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Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative do-it-yourself Christmas gift ideas: 1 of 31
You have a lot of choices for making holiday gifts. Think of your choices in these categories: 1. Get a bunch of something and ladle it out. For instance, a big tub of honey from the local honey dealer can be ladled into jars, decorated, and given away. 2. Everybody gets the same thing. This would apply to homemade tree decor... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings 10 things that will get you in big trouble at work: 3 of 55
As a manager, I know that people get hung up on what they should avoid to keep their jobs. Here's my first thought: if you are thinking along these terms about your current job, then you may want to think about going to get another one someplace else. Don't ever feel trapped in your current work situation. You deserve to be h... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 5 of 61
I have traveled for work quite a lot and find myself dining alone often. I do it now, even though I am home most nights. Tricks that work:1. Appreciate the waitperson who is attentive to you. That person sees that you are alone and wants to give you attention that you would not ordinarily get from a partner.2. Bring a book. I... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Make money the way the super rich do: 1 of 10
If you're asking how someone who starts off rich gets richer, the answer is in preserving the capital. The idea is rentier - or living off of dividends and interest. They have the money to hire the best money managers and the best accountants to keep their taxes low. Think about it this way: if you make $50,000 a year, you p... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Delicious casserole recipe: 5 of 49
Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes 4 pork chops, trimmed of fat2 potatoes, peeled if you like and sliced thinOne onion sliced very thin1 stick (1/2 cup) butter salt and pepper1.5 cups milk This is a one-dish meal that will satisfy the biggest hunger and leave you with excellent leftovers. You can expand the receipe to serve an... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Top 10 warning signs that you're about to get fired: 2 of 18
As a manager, I often have to take a lot of time to fire someone. Mind you, I work hard at not having to because it hurts, but when I have to, it takes a lot of time. Here are your signs. By the way, if you're worried about getting fired, I suggest two steps: see a therapist to find out if you're just paranoid, and then get o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs How is working at a nonproft different than working at a for-profit company?: 1 of 9
All the years that I have worked in non-profits , I have heard staff saying, "If this place were run like a real business...." When I worked for a "real business," I found out the rest of that sentence. The for-profit world is about profit. That means that staff get Blackberrys and laptops, the project with the highest retur... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews The art of listening in an interview: 2 of 13
As a hiring manager, I can tell when a candidate is paying attention to what I'm saying or waiting for me to stop talking so he can insert a prepared speeech or ask a question that has nothing to do with what I'm saying. Some candidates do not know that the interview is over five minutes in. Usually, it's about whether the ca... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Crafts: How to make paper: 1 of 6
Paper making is a fun sport and makes good use of your old jeans, old newspapers, and even some wool if you want.The fun is that the paper is however you like it, and you can fill it with colors and textures as much as you want.The basic principle is this: your ingredients must be mush, best achieved by putting them in a blen... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs The basics of managing a fund-raising campaign: 1 of 5
Fund-raising campaigns have 3 characteristics: 1. They have a specific goal.2. They support a particular project.3. They have a start and end date. Normally, the distinction between campaigns is whether it is an annual or capital campaign. Annual campaigns run for 12 months with the specific goal of raising unrestricted gif... More..