We recently signed a contract with McGraw-Hill to re-release a book that Jeff Slutsky and I wrote back in 1996. The new book will be titled “The Toastmasters International 21st Century Guide to Successful Speaking.” The first book was a huge success and sold out, but Dearborn Publishing, who released the previous book, is[...]
The New York Police Department is investigating the death of a Staten Island man during a scuffle with police officers in which he appeared to be held in a choke-hold. (Are you kidding me!) The incident has ignited outrage in the community.This article is taken largely from the Chicago Tribune. Eric Garner, 43, had[...]
Everything rises and falls on leadership. — John Maxwell Addressing the topic of work many years ago, Indira Gandhi said, “My grandfather once told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first[...]
I have an exceptionally low level of tolerance for stupidity. Which I guess helps explain why I fight so hard to shrink the size of government. Let’s face it, government is Stupidity Central. Yet — and I think we can thank the government schools at least partially for this — the stupidity virus[...]
What do these three things have in common? 1) ‘Mistake of Fact’ shootings; 2) the LVMPD Foundation’s Best of the Badge Gala, and 3) a recent LVMPD YouTube video (http://youtu.be/aveRwkHrGhU). Has Metro started to publicly admit mistakes? Does Metro use some critical incidents to get good publicity? Does Metro recognize and reward some officers[...]
Labor Debts Leaves Unwitting General Contractors Footing the Bill Twice By Zachariah Parry Since 1931, general contractors in Nevada have borne the responsibility of ensuring that the laborers working for its subcontractors are paid. A general contractor that has not taken measures to make sure wages are paid is ultimately[...]
President Obama has requested $3.7 billion in emergency funds for the child migrant crisis, but Republicans and Democrats disagree on numerous details. Here’s what could happen if Congress breaks without doing anything. By Francine Kiefer Washington — With two weeks before Congress breaks for a five-week summer recess, the forecast[...]
Editorials · Letters to the Editor
I just read your commentary on the Las Vegas Constables office and the present Constable (an elected official) etc. This is being written not as sour grapes on my part, but rather to advise your newspaper, and your readers, as to certain facts regarding the office of Constable. Constables were[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Snow-Line) Oak Glen is a unique village with the charm of historic buildings and enough activities to keep you busy for days. The Snow-Line Store, Apple Cider Mill and Apple Packing Plant, transport you back to the early days of Oak Glen. Built in 1898,[...]
By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman) Celebrating their second anniversary of the MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute show became a big event. The festivities began at 7 pm. We attended the private VIP and Media cocktail reception at the new El Dorado Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Lounge. When you[...]
