I saw on the news that a 13-year old girl, Carly, who is severely autistic, is now communicating on the computer. Her parents were astounded when, two years ago, Carly typed out some words. She is communicating, through the voice … Continue reading
Wagstaff vs. Winnebago County Sherriff Deputies
It appears there indeed are two sides to a story … the question is, who do you believe? And why? http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/1307-full.html#199690 Patty Wagstaff says she “probably did use a few choice words” for Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies when she … Continue reading
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Do You Really Need Your Business Aircraft
I have been listening to the uninformed bash and slash business aviation … “the fat cats whisking their girlfriends / mistresses / lovers away to the islands …” or “those that can afford to own their own airplane don’t really … Continue reading
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How Much Will The Airlines Shrink?
Airline industry “now shrinking by all measures” The year has started out with gloomy predictions as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that the worldwide industry is “now shrinking by all measures”. November 2008 traffic data showed a 4.6 … Continue reading
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Deal or No Deal – Again
In a rerun of the TV Reality Show Deal or No Deal episode, Howie told the contestant: The banker wants you to have your dream because his dream is to get you out of here. Usually Howie tells the contestant … Continue reading
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Bad Managers Rank #1
It seems no matter what the economy is doing, keeping good employees is the #1 concern of executives. The #1 reason those good employees leave is still bad managers, according to a recent article in the Atlanta Business Journal. “Unhappiness … Continue reading
