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“Dispatch advises that the suspect is still on the scene.” So goes a familiar line from a popular TV show. While advise may be used in this manner, it means primarily to offer advice; that is, recommend or suggest a course of action. Our attorney advised us to rewrite our employee handbook. (Incidentally, watch your … Read more
Do you know what UCOM, CAAT, and End Evening Civil Twilight mean? Unless you have the proper experience, you might not recognize these. Each is an example of jargon specific to a given industry or organization. Respectively, they refer to Unified Command, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques, and that time of night when it’s too dark … Read more
Something unique is unlike all others; it is one of a kind. It can’t be “really unique” or “most unique.” Imagine a light bulb: It’s either on or off. It isn’t “sort of on” or “mostly on.” Use unique to refer to a facet of your product or service that makes it different from what … Read more
While in Gettysburg recently I took some time to visit the battlefields and National Cemetery. This was at least my 10th visit, but each time I find it a moving experience. The Gettysburg Campaign, as you may recall, lasted from July 1 – 3, 1863. At its peak, more than 160,000 men and 550 cannon were … Read more
Ever get the feeling that you’re just not accomplishing as much each day as you could or should? Sure, you have a lot on your plate. But you can still be productive and efficient. It requires being disciplined and following the three simple steps I present here. 1. Eliminate or minimize distractors. Close your e-mail … Read more