We have all been through an unfortunate circumstance that made us cry. Or the loss of a loved one, financial hardship, job layoff, failed exam, painful breakup, failed deal, betrayal, public embarrassment, family problems, a health problem, or simply clinical depression. What makes those events even more painful is that they are mostly unforeseen – they happen suddenly, when we […]
Many law enforcement agencies around the world are using tasers. (Tasers are also called stun guns) They are certainly used by the police in Orlando, where I live. Instead of shooting or injuring a victim with bullets, the Taser delivers a 50,000-volt electric shock to a lawbreaker that overrides one’s central nervous system. This causes uncontrollable contractions of muscle tissue […]
Business coaching is becoming more popular and the number of people hanging up their tiles to provide the services associated with this activity has increased tremendously in recent years. This article explores some of the reasons why coaches are adding value, especially for smaller companies. In a previous post, I noticed that coaching addresses the loneliness of business owners, who […]
Craft beer continues to grow as a segment of the total brewing industry. Like wineries, there is a craft brewery in all 50 states. Craft beer brewing, as a category in the alcoholic beverage industry, has only been around for about four decades; however, there is no specific event to outline an official genesis of the industry. In 1859, the […]
The first thing to make sure is that you have basic teaching skills before venturing into the field of tutoring in law school. The best way to promote yourself is with college degrees and certificates that speak to your credibility. However, there may come a time when you want to teach one topic and have experience in another. Therefore, in […]
INTRODUCTION In the early days, Dale Carnegie (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) made a living teaching adult classes in New York night schools. He realized that one of the biggest problems for these adults was worry. He wrote his book reading what philosophers of all ages have said about worry. He also read hundreds of biographies, from Confucius […]
Today, the Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognize the Council for Distance Education and Training as the only accrediting organization for distance education institutions and all educational programs offering online degrees. Now there are even consortia made up of universities, such as the Canadian Virtual University, which does not offer courses or degrees, but simply […]
Government offender jobs are an option and it may surprise you to learn that being a former offender does not automatically disqualify you for federal employment. According to the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), there is no blanket prohibition against hiring criminals. As with many other jobs, you just have to show that you are worthy of federal […]
I have found that many people feel the same way I do. Why do we tell our kids who are leaving high school to go back to school? For one thing, most teens have no idea what they want to do with their personal lives, much less their careers. Either we are putting ourselves as parents in massive debt or […]
The days are getting longer. The sun is shining brightly. The world feels good about itself. So why should you think about buying that new fireplace? Well actually, spring or summer is the best time to buy a new fireplace or fireplace surround. The reason is that fireplaces can be a bit more complicated than they first appear. Let me […]
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