For those of us who are basketball fans, we are entering the most exciting time of the season. In high school sports, boys and girls are heading into their sectional tournaments, sometimes known the “the second season,” with hopes of a long tournament run. School spirit heightens with the anticipation of very competitive games. Pep rallies, spirit days, and ticket lines are all part of the event.
The Best Offense is a Great Defense
February 22, 2012
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Posted by Scott Etzler
Hit a Home Run with Your Contingency Plan
February 20, 2012
I love the month of February, because it means Spring Training is just around the corner! Since I am an avid Chicago Cubs fan, the only way I can possibly feel any sort of victory by season’s end is by playing fantasy baseball. Sad, isn’t it?!
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Posted by Jason Brown
The Cold Truth about Ice
February 17, 2012
Two of my all-time favorite movies are A Christmas Story and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Yes, I know Christmas is long gone, but I just can’t wait to dust off those classic movies and stick them back in my DVD player.
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Posted by Scott Mull
Dr. Wyldes’ Mad Scientist Advice Column
February 13, 2012
Dr. Wylde is a mad scientist with dreams of global domination, accompanied by narcissistic delusions of grandeur. When he is not busy tinkering away in his laboratory, he spends his free time giving advice on customer service and business related topics.
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Posted by Scott Marshall
New vs. Used: The Car Buying Conundrum
February 10, 2012
When it comes time to buy a car or truck, most people struggle with an important question: new or used? There are pros and cons to both choices, and serious consideration should be taken to be sure you do what you feel is best. Below are some things to think about when deciding which path to choose.
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Posted by John Tessier
Building Your Winning Team
February 8, 2012
Did you watch the Super Bowl this past weekend? Even if you aren’t a pro football fan, I’m sure you will agree that both the Patriots and Giants have definitely been successful at building a winning team with the help of good player selection.
NFL teams follow the players throughout their college careers to determine if their skills will be a good match for what the team needs. They make their draft decisions after observing the game performance of the athletes. The pros know whether they need a quarterback or a defensive end before the college draft begins.
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Posted by Cheryl Yearling
Do Your Passwords Pass the Security Test?
February 2, 2012
Do you worry about someone hacking into your computer and stealing your private information? Many of us bank, manage credit cards, and report our income taxes online, and use Facebook and other social media websites. All of these types of sites are password protected and that means we’re all aware of the importance of keeping our passwords to ourselves or sharing with others (such as a spouse) in a secure fashion.
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Posted by Scott Mills
Office Safety Starts With Good Housekeeping
January 31, 2012
When you think office housekeeping, you probably think of tasks like keeping things off the floor, hanging up coats in designated areas and not on the backs of chairs, leaving the conference room with a clean table and chairs pushed in, and picking up your trash after using the break or lunch room.
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Posted by Scott Etzler
Art Imitating Life
January 25, 2012
Over the weekend, I was watching a drama on television where the plot centered on a law firm and its various office relationships intertwined with some courtroom action. Although I do like this show, it struck me that the plot had shifted from the actual court proceedings being the core of the show to those behind closed-door trysts. Definitely not a show made for young eyes!
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Posted by Jason Brown
Insurance Discounts with No Coupon Required
January 23, 2012
Have you ever watched Extreme Couponing?
If you’re not familiar, Extreme Couponing is the name of a hit reality TV show based on “super couponers:” people who go to great lengths to save money on necessary household items by clipping coupons. The show debuted as a special in late 2010 on the TLC cable network and was so successful, the network immediately ordered a season’s worth of shows which began last spring.
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