This article grabbed my interest ("Former DMN employees sue paper, parent company", Dallas Business Journal, Jaime S. Jordan, Web Editor, October 25). Eighteen former Dallas Morning News employees are suing the paper and its parent company, Belo, alleging they were terminated because of their age—all of them were over 40. The employees were told their [...]
In referring to mid-term elections, President Bush quipped that the Democrats may be "measuring the drapes" in Congress too soon. Although only a brief phrase in an extended political speech, that’s the line that the media chose to play repeatedly over the airwaves. Why? Metaphors pack a punch because they’re memorable, clever, sexy. Jeff Bezos, [...]
An amazing phenomenon—something I’ve always suspected but never been able to prove—has just been documented. Frank Warren began to pass out postcards asking people to mail him their deepest, darkest secrets—things they have never told anyone. He invited them to do it anonymously, of course. His purpose: to relieve their guilt and to help them [...]
You are probably seeing a high number of references to Cancer Awareness Month as you surf the ‘Net this month. I also want to do my part in raising awareness and encouraging all women to schedule a checkup regularly. My life has been touched by cancer, and the benefits of early detection far outweigh the [...]
Power plays occur often in meetings: The head honcho strolls in late, keeping everyone waiting. Or, she has the last word before a dramatic exit, leaving everyone scurrying to carry out the last command. Have an argument at home, and the same dynamic happens. He grabs his coat and exits with a terse, "I’m going [...]
