Former POW (prisoner of war) John McCain (R-Az) has faced tougher challenges in his life than the recent loss of staff and disappointing fundraising figures for his 2008 presidential campaign. Senator McCain is a fighter of the bravest sort, and when he announced late last week that he will continue to fight and be a candidat... More..

Every employee, just like every person, has his or her strengths and weaknesses. When you are trying to get a raise, both of these personality aspects are on the table. The most important thing to keep in mind when anticipating objections from your boss about a raise is to be realistic. Be prepared to offer your boss a li... More..

Much like the beloved iPod, the iPhone is sure to revolutionize mobile computing, although not in the way one would suspect. This revolution will be in its true use and adaptation, not in technical features, many of which already exist. Like the iPod, and its many variations (the Nano, in particular), what Apple has brought t... More..

Like many others, I read James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" before it was revealed to have been a novel instead of the nonfiction memoir he claimed. Indeed, I liked the book so much that I recommended it to a friend whose sister had just been revealed to be a drug addict. As any reader coming to a book of nonfiction-in es... More..

The next US president will face many challenges, none more important than health care. While energy security is a vital issue, I believe it is our failure to deal with universal health care that has left this country sadly behind the rest of the Western world in a global economy. Our bloated health care system not only is too... More..

Everyone has a story about a bad boss; some of us have more than one. Having worked in a very detailed business for many years, I've had my share of control freak bosses. In fact, for the business that I worked in, being a control freak boss probably meant a very competent boss when it came to the quality of the work, but a v... More..

The Internet provides a central clearinghouse for educators of all stripes, including those focused on adult learning. These resources fall into general categories of resources listed below. Government-Sponsored Sites Although it's obvious that the Department of Education offers an amazing array of resources for most ... More..