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Baby Boomers: Do You Have the Desire for More Education?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:01:58 EDT

My experiences as a baby boomer in the local community college was different than those of my college days in the 1960s. The desire was there but not the drive.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Aug 08, 2008

Counted Cross Stitch: Entertainment for Long Car Trips

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:42:02 EDT

Years ago, my wife and I taught our kids to make counted cross-stitch pieces. We realized that there were big rewards for our efforts when we were ready to go on a six hundred mile trip.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 13, 2008

Gas Shortage and Soaring Gas Prices to Plague 2009

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:47:47 EDT

By summer 2009, we will hear, "I'm out of gas," more than we have ever heard it before. We are about to elect a "green" president. Neither Obama nor McCain want to drill for oil in the U.S. In '09, gas prices will rise, and the only question is, "How much?"

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 04, 2008

Big Ego: An Asset, Liability And/or a Big Problem for Others

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:28:20 EDT

An examination of the meaning of the word "ego" as defined in Webster's Dictionary, showing how our ego can be an asset, a liability and/or a big problem for others

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 02, 2008

How to Survive an Audit or Inspection at Work

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:03:27 EDT

Audits make a strong impression on an operation, so an auditor or inspector should always treat the operation and employees respectfully and honestly. The operation being audited or inspected should treat the auditors or inspectors in the same way.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 01, 2008

How to Lead a Youth Sports League

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:42:16 EDT

If an active, financially stable league is your goal, the choice for league president or leader should be based on proven leadership, preferably in a competitive business environment.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 01, 2008

Volunteering Without Overburdening Yourself: Knowing Your Limits

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:25:34 EDT

If you are the kind of person who wants to help, you can easily be overburdened with more work and responsibility than any other member of the group. I have learned that self-control is the only answer.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Jun 01, 2008

Breaking Bad Business Habits: Common Mistakes That Spin-Off Companies Make

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:59:44 EDT

The question should always be asked, "If something was wrong with the old way of doing business, what needs to happen so the spin-off company survives and grows in the future?"

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 22, 2008

In the Business World, Knowledge is Power

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:16:45 EDT

Knowledge of a company system or activity should not create personal power or control within a company.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 22, 2008

Business Etiquette: Providing Service to Internal Customers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:21:03 EDT

When your job is to perform a service for another employee or work group you should regard them as an internal customer and not an inconvenience or a bother. Unfortunately, too many times there is someone in business that refuses to understand this concept.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 21, 2008

Why Can't Johnny Read?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:48:48 EDT

A teacher who understands that the scope of the student's vocabulary and reading comprehension are critical aspects of reading can more closely assess reading skills.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 21, 2008

Some of My Favorite Quotes on TV

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:50:18 EDT

Advertisers, lawyers, salesmen and politicians are all more than willing to test the gullibility of the American public. So far we have not been rising to the challenge very well.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 14, 2008

Management Control and Your Job Security

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 02 May 2008 10:25:23 EDT

Do your part with your cooperation and high performance level to ensure that managers will always desire your local workforce solutions first before something like outsourcing is considered. Do not allow outsourcing to be an easy alternative for management.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 02, 2008

Teaching Your Kids to Play Sports with Class

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:58:34 EDT

Teach kids to always respect themselves and to never fail to show respect to others. They need to know that one of the highest compliments you can receive in life is, "You are a real class act."

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: May 02, 2008

Advice for Your First Professional Job: Rising Above Office Politics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:01:53 EDT

You have just finished interview process, offer was made and you accepted. Your next step can be one of most critical in your career. The business world has all kinds of needs and idiosyncrasies you may need to learn about to prevent a disastrous start in your new job.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 25, 2008

Lessons Learned from Coaching Little League Baseball

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:48:21 EDT

I was asked to coach a Little League team because I was the only parent that stayed to watch practice. It was not my extensive qualifications for the job. My team won my only championship that year and I coached my last game twelve years later.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 18, 2008

Want to Find Free Etext Books in More Sites?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:14:42 EDT

Many are not aware of the availability of three sites that allow you to download thousands of books in PDF format and other formats. The three sites are http://www.archive.org/advancedsearch.php, http://manybooks.net/ and http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search?.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 14, 2008

Are Our High Schools Being Administered Well?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:48:52 EDT

Today's educational system really astounds me at times. We have teachers unions (but no students union), tenure, "no tolerance" policies and other aspects of education that really make you wonder if there is any sanity left in this country.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 12, 2008

Liberals Should Hope that They Do Not Win the Presidential Election

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:20:12 EDT

There are always new programs being advocated by very bright people. Most of them promise to reduce expenses and/or increase revenues. There is a saying, "We will prove that the programs do not work by implementing them as designed."

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 10, 2008

Does Economic Status Pre-Determine a Student's Success in Life? Yes or No

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob Shubert) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:00:23 EDT

I believe that economic status can be as much a determining factor in your child's self-confidence and overall outcome as any other factor they encounter in school including race. My analysis of this can be evaluated based upon my exposure to both sides of the issue.

Contributor: Bob Shubert
Published: Apr 02, 2008