'LIFTING THE PALL' Petraeus on Iraq War

"'LIFTING THE PALL' PETRAEUS ON IRAQ WAR 'On a critical endeavor': Soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division on a cordon & search for weapons caches and insurgents in Baquba. 'On a critical endeavor':...

Give People A Stronger Voice in Government.

Gordon Brown's refreshing approach, I am Listening,  is both welcomed and appreciated by the public."Lincoln MP Gillian Merron said she hoped her new role as Minister for the East Midlands would give people a stronger voice in government. Gordon Brown wants the position...

Trade Versus Aid in Africa, Who Wins?

"Trade Versus Aid in Africa, Who Wins? Posted by beninmwangi on June 4th, 2007 It seemed like the time was right for me to pen this post about trade -vs- aid. This is a discussion that has a tremendous amount of relevance in Sub Saharan Africa. But it is also relevant in...

Climb Your Everest

"Climb Your Everest By Jake Norton Think for a moment about a big goal or objective you accomplished in your life. Maybe it was a financial goal, a physical, emotional, or spiritual one. Maybe it was buying a new house, getting a new job, securing a new client in business,...

Getting more out of workforce key to business planning for new year

At the start of a new year, many small-business owners are focused on plotting their companies' financial course for the next 12 months. A more holistic approach is to plan for the year from a human resources perspective, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of a...

In Case of Career Emergency: Four People You Should Have on Speed Dial

"You can't predict when a career crisis will erupt, but you can prepare. Before hitting the panic button, hit speed dial and reach out and touch these people for advice and insights. 1. Your Former Boss Your old boss is a great source of knowledge. First, she knows you well...