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Notes and quotes: About American Workforce Academy

An article by Salena Zito gives some background about American Workforce Academy that parents and mentors of young people pursuing calling and career should think about. Main point: "[Mike] Rowe has been warning anyone who would listen that our skills gap in the...

UACFSF: Mark Tapscott on working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #UACFSF, https://www.hillfaith.org/Mark Tapscott of HillFaith dropped in on us via Zoom on 2/25 to tell us about his ministry to Capitol Hill staff. Among other things, he leads a...

UACFSF: God’s intervention in life and history

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #UACFSFAt our 2/18 meeting, we learned how Daniel, in Daniel 2:19-23, acknowledged God's intervention in life and history. Some points to ponder: God alone possesses wisdom and...

Wellness during the workdayI came across an article that listed eight ways to integrate wellness activities during the workday. Number four doesn't have to be expensive. We've been buying elevating surfaces for our employees that sit on top of the desks and...

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Community development in AlabamaRural communities have a chance.  This profile of the mayor of Thomasville, Alabama points out some things that are helping this rural community thrive.Context: "Census data shows Thomasville with 4,209 residents and a low family...

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We’re Constantly in Fear: The life of a part-time professor

Via Instapundit and San Diego Reader: The Executive Summary of the American Federation of Teachers survey, as published in the March 2010 issue of American Academic, reads, “Most part-time/adjunct faculty members are motivated to work primarily by their desire to...

Football vs. Soccer Map

Via Business Insider: Americans aren't the only ones who don't call it "football." Not by a long shot. Much of Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Oceania, South Africa and even Italy call it something other than "football." Check it out (via r/soccer): Click the link to...

Football vs. Soccer Map

Via Business Insider: Americans aren't the only ones who don't call it "football." Not by a long shot. Much of Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Oceania, South Africa and even Italy call it something other than "football." Check it out (via r/soccer): Click the link to...

The one question to ask customers

The crucial step, says Baker, founder of The Verasage Institute consultancy, is to have a serious conversation about value. Begin with a phrase similar to the following: “Mrs. Customer, we will only undertake this engagement if we can agree, to our mutual...

The one question to ask customers

The crucial step, says Baker, founder of The Verasage Institute consultancy, is to have a serious conversation about value. Begin with a phrase similar to the following: “Mrs. Customer, we will only undertake this engagement if we can agree, to our mutual...

Three words sum up 3D printing in 2013: Money, money, money

Via VentureBeat : Between big-bill acquisitions, surging stock prices, and major interest from investors, this was a year of financial success for the industry. Newbies entered the market, big companies got bigger, and some of the word’s biggest brands finally got...

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