On Taking Initiative Whether he or she knows it or not, every manager needs every employee to participate and to speak up, just as every employee needs to be respected, trusted and valued to play a part in the big picture. For no one person has all the answers and no manager knows any job […]
Anxious About the Holidays?!
Top 10 Toys for Boys and Girls
Preparing for Holiday Traveling

Be Prepared Your tickets should already be booked, but if not, do it NOW! Avoid heavy travel days. Book your reservation to leave days before the holiday and return a few days after the holiday. Check in online. Bring a copy of your itinerary in the event the airline doesn’t have a record of your […]
Gmail Chat with Voice and Video?!

YES!! Finally! As of Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Gmail Chat will now have Video and Voice capabilities. It’s bad enough that I’m always on GChat, but now I don’t have to type as much, I can just talk to my buddies, without using my daytime minutes of course. Gmail Video and Voice will be madeavailable […]
America has voted…

and our next US President is… BARACK OBAMA! “If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” Obama declared. “Young and […]
The Day After!!! “Change Has Come”

November 5th Etiquette Good Morning My People – After watching the final debate the other night, it dawned on me that Obama could actually win this thing. (Which he has!!!) If that happens, there will be a lot of people (some of our co-workers included) who will be afraid that an Obama Presidency will usher […]
Decision 2008
Tips for a Stress-Free Voting Day

1) Vote early if you can. Many states allow early or absentee voting. Record numbers are expected to show up at the polls this year. This will help you avoid painful lines, traffic jams and parking nightmares.
2) Do not wear T-Shirts or other paraphernalia in support of your candidate. In most states, “political activity” is not allowed within 50 feet of a building used for voting.
The ING NYC Marathon 2008
Are You DTV Ready?!

Well apparently you’ll have no choice on February 17, 2009 when all TVs go DIGITAL! Whoopee Doo! Anyways, NY Broadcasters will be doing a test TODAY, Tuesday, October 28, 2008. New York television viewers will learn whether or not they are “ready” for the upcoming digital television (DTV) transition. To simulate the federally mandated shutdown […]
Paying it Fwd*10

I attempting of reaching a Goal of 1,000 Subscribers in 100 Days
Starting today, October 24, 2008, I will be attempting a personal goal of reaching 1,000 subscribers in 100 days which means that I must hit this target by February 2, 2009, which is KMP’s birthday. Therefore about 10 subscribers per day. Can you help me do that?!
Cereal Bags Dilemma (UPDATE)
10 Great Dates Under $15 Bucks

1. Fiesta Night Novelty sombreros: $10 Chips and salsa: $5 Doing the Mexican Hat Dance naked in said novelty sombreros: hilarious Total: $15 2. Kickball Kickball: $5 Big grassy field: free BYOB: free Losers buy the pizza: makes things much more interesting Total: around $10/person 3. Romantic Italian Meal Skip the pricey pasta and opt […]
19 Free Things to do in NYC

Every Friday and Saturday night the Brooklyn Academy of Music opens up its BAMcafé free to the public. Admire the work of contemporary artists from around the country at the American Folk Art Museum, free Friday nights from 5:30p to 7:30p. Marvel at ancient Egyptian artifacts or Renaissance masterpieces at the highly regarded and diverse […]