8 March 2010
With the boom of social networking websites during the last three to four years, the digital divide is lessening. More and more folk are becoming computer savvy with networking with others online on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Myspace. Oftentimes, these online communication methods are used in the …
17 February 2010
First the ‘Balloon Boy’ hoax and now this!
During a New York Rangers hockey game on Valentines Day this past Sunday, a guy proposes to his would be bride on the stadium jumbotron in front of everyone in attendance and those watching on television.
But instead of a happy ending, the woman …
16 February 2010
A friend of mine called me earlier today and was quite upset. I asked her why she sounded so down and in the dumps and she said her Valentine’s Day left much to be desired. She then commences to tell me that she had been dating a new guy who …
13 February 2010
When Oprah speaks, the world listens. And when she announced her No Phone Zone Pledge last month, a lot of people took heed.
The pledge goes like this:
I pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone. Beginning right now, I will do my part to help put an end to …
11 February 2010
My mother always used to day: “Aint nothing going on but the rent….”
I’ve been taught to be about my money. Not from a financial standpoint because I still have problems with my spending and saving. But moreso about making it and being smart with what I spend money on. I …
11 February 2010
Of course this is not a gossip blog but when there is an entertainment news story that hits home, I cannot and will not ignore it. The Twitternets were abuzz with the John Mayer fiasco yesterday. I really didn’t pay it any attention until I saw that it hit the …
9 February 2010
So tonight, I was watching Celebrity Fit Club on VH1. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment where reality television is concerned. Anyway, if you don’t know what Celebrity Fit Club is, its when former celebs or D List E List stars who are a little or a lot overweight …
4 February 2010
As a Human Resources Administrator, you do not know how many times I had to work with employees who had garnishment issues. It can be sticky and tough, especially when you have to hear about personal problems, but it was my job. Can an employee fire you for being garnished? …
27 January 2010
Craigslist is a very helpful tool to connect people with goods and services. I myself have used Craigslist many times in the past. I found a job many years ago on Craigslist and I worked there for several years. And as a former Human Resources administrator, I have also used …
19 January 2010
If you’ve been in the workforce before, and most of you have at some point, you know there is always a coworker that loves the office so much that he or she doesn’t miss a day, even when they are sick. This coworker will come to the office with their …
21 December 2009
During this time of year, offices all over the world are finding ways to celebrate the fun and festive Yuletide without a lot of fuss and money. Many businesses have opted to forgo the traditional office holiday party because of the weak economy and instead, have found ways to celebrate …
30 November 2009
Now that Thanksgiving is officially over and we are in the full swing of the Christmas hustle and bustle, your attention is probably focused on providing the best Christmas or Hanukkah and/or Kwanzaa experience for your family. In the past, each year, I have gone out of my way to …
