20 ways to LOSE points in your promotional oral interview
As a member of the panel, having been part of several oral forums and having worked with hundreds of officers to improve their interview performance, I discovered that there are distinct commonalities that, individually or collectively, can take points away…
the walled garden
For those of you who are not familiar, the walled garden is a term used to describe the situation where the operators control all the content that goes to your device. Being able to sell directly to consumers is a…
Experiences of ‘The Flow’ (5) – The Stray
“She had tolerated five years of infidelity, mental abuse and beatings, but her little sister’s rape was the final straw. She finally left him… and ended up in my house.” “Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that is good in…
What leaders can learn from Beyonce Knowles
There is something to be said for great leadership. This past weekend was the Super Bowl. This is the national event where we mignons are allowed to witness football’s greatest come together and beat each other up for a silver…
How to tame a crazy woman
Do you have problems with your wife or girlfriend and feel that she is one discussion away from an aneurysm? Does he yell and scream at the slightest provocation? Do you feel that she will never be happy and that…
His Most Famous Print (The Prophet) – Emil Nolde
Emil Nolde (1867-1956) was a German ‘expressionist’ painter and printmaker. ‘Expressionism’ is an art movement in which concepts were derived from nature, figures were distorted or magnified, and colors were enhanced. Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein and Otto Mueller were the…
school money clubs
I recently spoke with a grandmother who gets it when it comes to financial education for children and, in her case, grandchildren. She had written an article that she read and loved it so much that she had to call…
The 10 best ways to find a job in this economy
Many people in the last decade have experienced a layoff or termination in their lives or in the life of someone they know. While some of these affected individuals have experienced relocation consulting services, many have not and may be…
Women’s MMA gear is anything but boring
With all the guts and glory involved in mixed martial arts competition, men sometimes forget about the women in the audience and behind the scenes, cheering them on to win and supporting their tireless efforts to become the champions they…
Can you stay married to a truck driver?
A true test for the marriage takes place when one of the spouses decides to become a truck driver. The many days of separation can really seem excruciating and difficult for even the strongest of marriages to bear. Most truckers,…
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