I realize that August is half over, but there is still plenty of time to celebrate 31 days of friendship.  And that is what the Live Happy magazine would like for you to do!  They are challenging all of us to be more friendly this month, as you know, once you start implementing something like this, you will probably find […]

Cars make a lot of different sounds. Some of these sounds are perfectly normal, but others indicate that there may be some serious problems. You will need to understand what different sounds mean so you know when to get your car fixed. Here are some sounds that indicate your car may have some issues that need to be addressed. Symptoms Your Car […]

Going to trial is a very scary thing for every defendant. One of the scariest things is hearing an expert witness make statements that can threaten your case. These witnesses can be especially worrisome when they exhibit highly narcissistic traits, because they tend to relate well with jurors at the beginning of their testimony. Fortunately, an experienced criminal defense attorney […]

Scam artists are always trying to use more innovative, scalable ways to exploit their victims. The Internet is one of the best mediums for them to commit their crimes, because they can reach hundreds of millions of people without divulging their identities. You need to learn to recognize these scams to avoid being a victim of one of them. Prevalence […]

Over a million couples file for divorce every year. The process can be very stressful and painful for both parties in the dispute. However, divorces are usually most difficult for people that need to pay substantial amounts of money to their previous spouse. You may want to work with your lawyer to see if you can reduce or avoid paying alimony. […]

Novelist Linda Grant once talked about the importance of first impressions. She said that they are very lasting and have influenced the way she thinks of many other authors that inspired her work. The same philosophy can apply to your customers as well. Making a great first impression to your customers is one of the most important things that you […]

The Fourth Amendment guarantees citizens protection from unreasonable searches. However, your rights may not be a strong as you would like to believe. There are some instances when police can conduct a search without a warrant. You need to be aware of these exceptions and know what to do. Here are some circumstances that you may need to prepare for. […]

There are a lot of stereotypes about the sales profession. Many people believe that salespeople are arrogant, obnoxious and shady. Those traits may apply to some people in the profession, but most salespeople are actually down to earth people that try to do best by their customers. Steve W. Martin, a professor at the Marshall School of Business, recently wrote […]

Many leaders have a difficult time boosting morale and retaining the loyalty of their employees. Some of them simply have a difficult time relating to their workers and understanding what they need. However, some leaders have big egos that undermine their authority and cause them to lose the support of their workers. It is very important to keep your ego […]

I have now been a substitute teacher for ten years, and I thought I would take a moment to give prospective substitute teachers and current ones some tidbits of wisdom I have learned over my years subbing in classrooms from kindergarten through high school.  I have spent plenty of time talking about these issues with other educators and paraprofessionals, and […]