One of today’s top stories inflames issues regarding social and racial sensitivities in America. U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter of Massachusetts- (R) is calling for President Barack Obama -(D) to retract his comment “acted stupidly”. Read Full Story

You looked like a genius on Friday, as [fill in the blank] was finally solved. After your morning cup, all appears to be working perfectly? Now, before you pick up the phone and inform your boss that you are the master of your domain, ask yourself three questions. Read Full Story

Property: It was all smiles at the Honolulu’s Ilikai Hotel’s front desk as a return of guests signaled a new era at the iconic landmark. After many failed attempts, including a plea from employees to save the hotel, a deal was reached that rescued it from shutting down. Read the rest of the story: Ilikai Hotel reopens under new management Read Full Story

I got up to the malaise of the Sabbath and my methodical search for beer cans and potato chip bags trying to work their way to my kingdom. I offer my symbolic wave to my neighbor with a curious stare at christian attire as she heads to the house of prayers. The american idiot three plots over finishes the un-even square left yesterday after passing out with the green chewing machine running into dusk. A cold can in hand with a sheepish smile complements for sober efforts as my corners show o... Read Full Story

My underwear… What purpose do you serve, washing mine takes a little nerve. Plain and colored as you may be, when soiled I dare not see. You get in the way of my play, but I need you everyday. How you fit so tight, as I, scramble to get you off at night. You rise up with no reason, no matter what the season. For what purpose do you serve. …threio No related posts. Submit to Digg.com | StumbleUpon | del.icio.us | Technorati | Facebook.com Tags: nerve, rising to the occasion, u... Read Full Story

Have you ever tried to write a post to your Blog with the television going? For the first few minutes I must be in awe at all of the content I can absorb and form an opinion. The ability to quickly turn my head and look at the video or listen less intently proves I am an exceptional being of thought. I have super powers! Meanwhile “spell check” is making pretty colors all over my draft. I turn down the volume or change the channel and once again I focus on my post. At the moment I realize t... Read Full Story

Human resources is defined as the managing of human capital and or the people of an organization. It was traditionally referred to as labor, specifically the hiring, firing, and training of personnel within an organization. Today the term also refers to a strategic form as a link between talent and organizational success (profits) has been realized. The ideology of human resources- (HR) being a strategic form has done little to change the perception of “front line” managers. The HR departmen... Read Full Story

In everything you do, planning for the worst and verifying that standards have been met is essential. That does not mean to take a stuffy approach or embrace pessimism, but to plan your project in stages with the anticipation of setbacks. Having pre-determined solutions and verifying success will keep the project moving forward. Repeated failures on the other hand may result in a catastrophe with horrible consequences. No one wants to make new friends at the unemployment office unless they a... Read Full Story

The idea of taking chances in the workplace can be disastrous or innovating. Whether we are talking about changing the Java to decaf, firing the Chairman’s grand son or deleting your Twitter account.  What? Yes, I recently fired my Twitter account, threio. I had gotten to the point where many of my “tweeties” where more committed to telling me about their personal hygiene than providing me with stimulating information and or an opinion. If you have been reading this weblog for a day or two,... Read Full Story

You cannot bury a monster. You have to kill it first or it will rise up and terrorize all in its wake. Once a problem has been discovered never threaten or bully the informed with organized silence. A management strategy of panic will only bury your hard work, sacrifice and butt kissing. The truth always comes to the surface with a scream for attention. A gravedigger who helped expose an alleged scheme to dig up graves and resell plots at a suburban Chicago cemetery says he only spoke up aft... Read Full Story