If the rapture had been today, would you have been ready? I don't mean "ready" within the Christian definition. I don't actually expect the world to end today, but the rapture theory gives us an …
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Nance L. Schick Shares with Marty Latz One of Her Favorite Mediation Stories
I recently had the pleasure of sharing this story with Marty Latz, who is one of the dispute resolution professionals I have long admired and respected: One of my favorite resolution stories occurred …
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Martin Luther King Jr. Documentary Reminds Us to Look Deeper
I was touched as I read the article about a documentary by high school students that chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s time in Connecticut, where he worked on a tobacco farm while in college. …
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Choose to Make It a Happy New Year
I love New Year's Day. Next to Thanksgiving, it is probably my favorite holiday – especially now that I am of an age when I awaken without a hangover. :) I love being an adult. That's right. I said …
What happens if the Board finds me liable, but I don’t have WC insurance?
The Uninsured Employers’ Fund (“UEF”) will pay the WC benefits up front, but you will be subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to secure WC insurance for your employees. In my eight …
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The Magic Solution for Workplace Conflicts
The 05/29/08 NYCOSH NEWSLINE contains an article by Liza Frenette that also appeared in New York Teacher Magazine on 05/22/08. In the article, Ms. Frenette describes a hazardous waste situation at a …
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Success with Your Goals Begins in Your Mind
My best friend and I have been friends since we were 12 years old, so we often call on each other to shine the light when we feel a little lost. Recently, she shared with me her fear that she should …
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Protect Yourself from Acquaintance Rape as Diligently as a Stranger’s Attack
I just got another email from a well-meaning friend who wants me to take special precautions to avoid being raped by a stranger. I have been trained to watch for these things since I took my first …
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Give THE SECRETS OF SIMPLICITY
I can't think of a better gift to give to someone I love in this down economy than the gift of time, freedom and relief. That's what Mary's workbook, The Secrets of Simplicity: Learn to Live Better …
Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Competitors
It's natural to compare yourself to others. Business schools, athletics coaches, and even your parents encourage you to "know your competition". But what exactly is a competitor? Can another business …
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