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Riding Retro With Billy Joel

A Modern Ride, With Classic Pride In “a town known as Oyster Bay, Long Island,” stands a storefront called 20th Century Cycles, owned by Billy Joel. This internation...

Kasim Sulton: One Word—Focus

Kasim Sulton is a bass guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist, best known for his work with Todd Rundgren and Utopia. He has worked with many varied musical acts, includin...

Happy Thanksgiving! (Gratitude)

Gratitude, Defined   This week's reminder comes from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. It's the definition of "Gratitude." How you look at the world will af...

what if i use poor grammer will they hire me

Breathe deeply. Relax. "Poor Grammer"?  This week's headline was intentional. That's a relief, right? We were sent an article that appeared in the Harvard Busines...

A Good Time with the Mets at Citi Field

It’s impressive when you find an organization that delivers a great product — and goes beyond to create memorable experiences, again and again. Every aspect of The ...

What Every Sentence Has: Subject and Verb

AGREEMENT One of the basic aspects of proper sentence structure is ensuring the correct agreement between the subject and verb. A singular subject uses a singular ...

Pluralizing Last Names

Do you know the correct methods for Pluralizing Last Names?   Making the plural form of a proper name  can be challenge without this information. Use it to be spo...

Mark Egan: “Listen and Be In The Moment”

Mark Egan is an American jazz bass guitarist, known for his membership in the original Pat Metheny Group in the late 1970s. He has recorded and/or performed with artists ...

How to Maximize Human Capital ROI

Appeared in HR Professionals Magazine | April 2012 by Richard J. Atkins What’s Good For the Goose (Is Not Always Good For the Gander) Most leaders in industry ...