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Other Get your neighbors together: 2 of 32
Communication: we as a society have more communication tools than ever before known to man, and yet, we are far too often completely cut off from one another and don't even realize it. Many years ago I had a next door neighbor who passed away in his sleep. While the authorities were knocking on our doors asking us about this... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Gauging the Golden Rule: 3 of 18
One of the most famous examples people site as being the golden rule is in the bible; Book of Luke: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." This philosophy is ingrained in many religions and also society. There have also been many critics who have rebelled against this "far too simplistic" notion. One could argu... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics 'Doctor's appointment' rant: 1 of 5
When I signed up with my current doctor, the first appointment I had was one where I had to fast. So, from 6:00 p.m. the previous evening until I got done with my doctor's appointment, including blood tests, etc. by 11:00 a.m. I could not eat or drink anything but some water. Under normal circumstances this wouldn't be such ... More..
Business > Office Advice for setting up an office filing system: 2 of 9
Some overall advice for setting up an office filing system: Home Office filing systems are the easiest to set up: The simplest filing system in the world is the "money in or money out", there you have it. If you create 2 alphabetical expanded files or set up 2 file cabinet drawers with alphabetical tabs, you can use these ea... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Industries that thrive during tough economic times: 2 of 8
Even though the economy is struggling, that does not mean that life does not go on. Even though we are facing the worst unemployment that we in our generation have ever seen, that does not mean that life does not go on. So in essence the industries that really should thrive in these hard hit economic times are the industries... More..
Business > Office Office etiquette: When to talk, when to e-mail: 4 of 15
Office communication has freed up a lot of employees time by being able to send emails, whether it be a letter, picture, documents to sign, or even conversations to have. We no longer have the time constraints of snail mail, messenger services, different time zones, etc. But, sometimes you do a disservice by using this fast ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Will retiring baby boomers cause a labor shortage?: 3 of 11
I see the ebb and flow happening that has already begun. In the past ten years or so many office jobs have been eliminated due to computers, internet and email being more efficient than the old snail mail and many of the old systems that were just over control. That is not a bad thing. We have all become more efficient and l... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How teamwork can make or break a business: 1 of 3
Teamwork is actually one of the basics in nature and in human relations. If you look at any setting in nature you will undoubtedly see all of the integral parts that have been enacted in each setting. Every animal, plant, weather pattern, soil, life, death and all of the in between has a place in creating the beautiful plane... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Ways to celebrate the fall season: 2 of 5
Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. After the heat from summer, I am more than ready for some nice cool temperatures before the freeze sets in. And usually if it rains in the fall, it is not the tornado/thunderstorm season downpours of summer; it is usually a pleasant shower and smells so fresh afterward. Here... More..
Business > General Management Management tips employees would give their bosses: 12 of 27
Many years ago I was being reviewed by a very inept manager and in the middle of the review; I turned my paper over and started asking him the same questions he was asking me. Of course, this did not go over so well, even though I was a highly respected employee of this company and was very liked by his bosses. If I remember... More..