Business Book Review by Constance Devereaux Shaking his fingers, face in a frown, a former professor always cautioned us to avoid the “sloppy thinking” evident in our “sloppy speaking.” He believed most people, students especially, were guilty of vague and ambiguous expressions in everyday speech, with negative consequences for thinking and decision-making. Over the past couple of years, I’ve wondered if a good finger wagging, and a really stern frown, could have steered us from the sort of … [Read more...] about New Speak in the Capitalist World?
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Businesses Focused on 2011
According to 43Things.com, the most popular 2011 New Year’s resolutions are lose weight, be happy and save money. But what about people’s business New Year’s resolutions? A survey of some Northern Arizona businesspeople reveals some of the most popular resolutions. “Our resolution, because we’ve been so successful, is to pay it forward,” said Bob Geile of Pawn Management Group-Arizona Franchises. Geile, a managing member of … [Read more...] about Businesses Focused on 2011
Healthy and Achievable New Year’s Resolutions
What is the big deal with New Year’s Resolutions anyway? Every year, a whole bunch of people make up their minds – or trick themselves into believing they have made up their minds – to do something great for themselves. This is a particularly big event in the realm of fitness, and I have heard some pretty funny things out there. For example: “I have had it, this year I have resolved not to eat any more fruit. You know, fruit has way too much sugar and … [Read more...] about Healthy and Achievable New Year’s Resolutions
New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind
When producers for the Dr. Phil Show called Tom Jacobs recently and asked him to be on the television program, he was happy to oblige. Jacobs, a retired juvenile court judge, has become an expert in many teen-related topics. Dr. Phil asked him to comment on Phoebe Prince, a 15-year-old Massachusetts girl who hanged herself this year following months of abuse and threats by classmates. Jacobs talked about the court case involving numerous teenagers, … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind