Mark McEwen: A Weatherman's Return from a Serious Stroke is an Inspirational Tale

Marc McEwen's story should be inspirational to all who have been impacted by a serious illness or accident and fought their way back (and for their families and friends). His determination to come back all the way to the work  from the serious stroke he suffered shows that anything is possible...with hard work. Well worth watching by clicking on the link below:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1999523n

Read the full story at:
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

David

9/11: Never Forget...and Remember How You Felt on That Day

9/11. Well, hard as it is to believe, it's been nine years since that day. Here is a compilation of news clips of how the events of September 11th unfolded on CNN:

Part One - The first plane hits the World Trade Center:



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Never Forget.....and Some Uplifting Music That Came in the Wake of That Horrible Day:

Celine Dion (Yes):



Neil Young:



Faith Hill:



Bruce Springsteen - My City of Ruin:



And then to end on a more hopeful note...Bruce Springsteen with "The Rising":



David

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Are You Ready for Some Football?: An Assessment of the State of the National Football League at the Start of the Season

Great interview with Mark Murphy, Green Bay Packers President & CEO, on the start of the NFL season and the business of football. Exciting times at the start of the new season, but dark clouds on the horizon with the threat of labor turmoil in 2011. Watch the interview below:



What are your thoughts on the business of the National Football League? Who will be in the Super Bowl? Will there be a lockout next year? Post your comments - and predictions - here on the blog.

David



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The Next Question Could REALLY Cost You!: Quick Guidance on What You Can - and Cannot - Ask or Be Asked in a Job Interview

OK, there's all kinds of info out there for both sides of the interview equation on what to do and what not to do, what is legal and what can get you into hot water. Sometimes, it can be simply overwhelming. So, to that end, here's a great, brief article that everyone out there should read and forward on to their colleagues, coworkers, and yes, even your manager. The article, written by Porcshe Moran of Yahoo Finance and Investopedia, is simply titled "8 Things Employers Aren't Allowed to Ask You." You can - and should - read the article by clicking on the link below:

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/110601/8-things-employers-arent-allowed-to-ask-you

No matter how many HR classes you have been in or interviewing seminars you have participated in, this is vital information that you need to know - whichever side of the interview table you find yourself. So, if you know someone looking for a job or who conducts interviews, by all means pass this along to them. It could save them a whole boatload of trouble from simply asking - or answering - the wrong question.

David

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Top Ten Management on Strategic Objectives: An Overview of The Importance of Setting, Pursuing, and Achieving Target Outcomes

This overview of the concept of strategic objectives was prepared by Blake Phillips while a Management major in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Read the full article:


Top Ten Management on Strategic Objectives: An Overview of The Importance of Setting, Pursuing, and Achieving Target Outcomes

David

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'The Amazing Race''s Amazing Fail (VIDEO)

"JFK blown away, what else do I have to say?"



As Seinfeld said, "Back and to the left. Back and to the left. Back and to the left...."

David

Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

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A College Degree: Still the Best Way to Avoid Unemployment

Hey, this article will make you feel a bit better about pursuing your degree and working till 4 a.m. on that project tonight, only to be facing an uncertain job market with certain student loans when you graduate! Written by Tony Moton of Yahoo Education, the article, entitled, "Want To Avoid Unemployment?: Statistics show a clear link between education level and employment," makes an especially good case for business degrees, even at a time when studying business is a bit out of fashion.

The Best Way to Avoid Unemployment - Yahoo! Education

So hang in there, get that paper written and drink a Full Throttle with a 5-hour Energy chaser to make that commute to your 8 a.m. class (just please be careful driving!).

David


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