It’s always a good time to be grateful, as gratitude is one of the practices that have been shown to increase happiness and well-being. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, one way to practice gratitude is the Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar.…
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A Networking Game Card
Yesterday I read “Hate Networking? Turn it into a Game” by Minda Zetlin on Inc., and I just couldn’t help myself: I made a game card based on the post. Download the Networking Game Card (pdf) Plan to attend four events and…
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Skills Employers Want #5 – Information Literacy
The ability to obtain and process information is fifth on the list of skills employers are looking for, according to the results of a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Information is Power In many stories, crucial…
Skills Employers Want #4 – Planning
The ability to plan, organize, and set priorities are the number four skills employers are looking for, according to the results of a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. As you might imagine, there is lots of…
Skills Employers Want #3- Decision Making & Problem Solving
Decision Making & Problem Solving are third on the list of skills employers are looking for, according to the results of a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Information: From the Daily PlanIt: Decision making, Problem solving, and more…
Ebooks vs Physical Books
Adventures with my Google Nexus Tablet, Part Deux vs I’ve resisted Ebooks for quite awhile. With my experience in libraries, I can’t help but feel that Ebooks are a bit of a threat to libraries. However, as I’ve explored the…
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Finding Great Affordable Online Video Content Faster
We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming for further adventures with my Google Nexus tablet. My original intent in purchasing a tablet was to stream video via Chromecast to my television. I also have the option of plugging a long HDMI cord…
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Consume and Create in Balance
Adventures with my Google Nexus Tablet When I got Chromecast, I learned that the operating system of my laptop wouldn’t work with it. Hmmm, I thought: Why not get a tablet, rather than change my operating system? It would have…
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Online Courses for Learning Skills
Online learning (or elearning) is constantly growing, with courses on a wide variety of topics available at many websites. Some universities provide free courses on academic subjects. Check the list on the Smart Skills page and more at this Pinterest…
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