Monthly Archives: April 2010

Deutsch Pulled from the Air by MSNBC for Criticizing Olbermann: Progressives Playing the Cronyism Game

MSNBC pulls Donny Deutsch’s TV show off the air because he references (the truth) that Keith Olbermann is an angry media personality.  Goes to show that so-called progressives can lose their grip on journalistic integrity, and promote cronyism over the … Continue reading

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Article “Understanding Conflict Dynamics” By J. Kim Wright

This is an interesting article about conflict resolution by J. Kim Wright, posted on the American Bar Association website. The article is geared toward lawyers.  But its advice applies well for anyone involved in any type of conflict, including those … Continue reading

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WI Anti-Bullying Bill, Part II: What Could it Mean for Workforces and Employers if Enacted?

Wisconsin’s anti-bullying bill, if enacted, would prohibit employers’ “abusive conduct” that cause employees “tangible harm.” I wrote a post here that summarizes the bill. This post (Part II) speculates what effects the bill could have, in real-life, if enacted.  (If … Continue reading

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CEO: The Idea That Regulators Care More About Coal Miners’ Safety than Cos. Do Is “As Silly As Global Warming”

Here is a youtube video of Don Blankenship, the CEO of West Virginia coal co. involved in the recent tragedy. Mr. Blankenship, dressed in American flag apparel, and appearing at an anti-union rally on Labor Day (9/7/09), states: “… I … Continue reading

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Workplace Anti-Bullying Bill Considered By Wisconsin Legislature, Part I

Image by Rustic Roads via Flickr Wisconsin legislators are considering enactment of a bill, 2009 Assembly Bill 894, that prohibits workplace bullying by employers. The bill seeks to prohibit abusive work environments in Wisconsin, and to allow a worker subjected … Continue reading

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