Nothing like a bunch of old geezers, ie. the “reporters” on “60 Minutes,” to take on a generation. I am the proud parent of two and the admiring boss (wrong word, but you get the picture) of about 50 of ‘em. I like them so much I wish I were still their age. [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Barry Bonds Indicted. Well, Knock Me Over. He’s No Willie Mays.
Posted in November 16th, 2007
Surprised? I don’t know the answer to the [tag]performance-enhancing drug issues in professional sports[/tag]. I just don’t think you can compare [tag]Barry Bonds[/tag] to [tag]Henry Aaron[/tag] or even his Godparent [tag]Willie Mays[/tag]. But that’s just me. Speaking of Willie Mays, who [tag]Mickey Mantle[/tag] called the best center fielder ever, do you know he scored from [...]
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Proof Positive That Ideas For A New Business Are of No Value
Posted in November 15th, 2007
by admin in Work-related
From time to time, someone asks for my advice on starting up a new business. Some literally start off by taking out their pad and pan, and asking, “So, got any good ideas for a new business I can start?” The other common theme is their belief that their idea is so special-so unique-so compelling [...]
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A Kansan in Silicon Valley: On Dogs and Politicians
Posted in November 15th, 2007
My friend Conrad Hake lives in California and is a rabid dog walker. He sometimes writes for WWDS and offers us a different slant on life in general, especially as it relates to baby boomer dads, bosses and workers. In this post he observes that politicians are like dogs, they pee on your leg and [...]
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Outhouse Humor, 1955
Posted in November 13th, 2007
Years ago, outhouses were prevalent at farms across America. One time, Grandma was complaining about the seat on the family outhouse, being all splintery. So, Grandpa sanded it down one day and, being extra nice, put a coat of varnish on it. He then went to the field. When he got back at suppertime, he [...]
Air Force Beats Notre Dame
Posted in November 12th, 2007
Last Saturday, I went to the Air Force-Notre Dame football game in South Bend, Indiana. This year, at least, Notre Dame is woefully lacking in talent and may well not win a single home game this year. No Paul Hornung, Dave Casper, Alan Page or Joe Theisman. No names, and they are 1 and 8. [...]
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I Made the List! Top 50 Thinkers.
Posted in November 12th, 2007
This is a huge honor for me, even though I am only Number 47. From The Times November 7, 2007 The top 50 thinkers Business gurudom remains a man’s world, with only three women in the top 50 The Thinkers 50 biennial poll is the definitive guide to the world’s most influential living management thinkers. [...]
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Money Saving Tips: How to Negotiate Lower Prices From Your Dentist
Posted in November 8th, 2007
[youtube Gn0TOSs62KY] [tags] lowering the dentist bill, how to negotiate with a dentist,video of business executive negotiating a lower price from his dentist, English dentist video[/tags]
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Country Music Awards, Taylor Swift,17, and The Best Line of the Night
Posted in November 8th, 2007
Last night, the [tag]Country Music Awards[/tag] (CMA’s) were on TV. I watched some of it, being a bit too cool to watch it all. If you don’t like country music, fine. This show is like the [tag]Oscars[/tag], ‘cept it’s in [tag]Nashville[/tag], and the award presenters wear jeans, talk slow and low, and don’t make political [...]
What To Do When You Can’t Find the Company For Your Job Interview
Posted in November 6th, 2007
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
The following was written by Paul Epps who is interviewing out in scenic California. He has a good tip for hiring managers at the end of his article. My tip—for jobseekers, who can’t find the company—actually, I don’t have a tip–pity, but no tip. Lost 1 Nov 2007 / PE As I arrived for an [...]
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