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Off the Deeb End: Talk About Diversity!

- People from across the country consider the Detroit area and all of Michigan the "Melting Pot" of the United States.

Don’t be embarrassed that you are doing well

- I was at a community event recently and decided it might be fun to do my own unprofessional independent study on how business is doing given the state of the economy.

For Goodness sake…Bail. Just Bail.

- I don't think anyone really wants to bail out Wall Street, but do the American people understand the consequences if we do not put some sort of short term remedy into effect?

Do You Appreciate the Opportunity?

- We're a land of opportunity and that includes the opportunity, and the right to vote.

Off the Deeb End: Goodbye Glass Ceiling!

- Once there was a "glass ceiling," which supposedly prevented women from reaching top positions in business, government, education, medicine and the entire spectrum of career fields. As far as I am concerned it is no longer there. Goodbye glass ceiling!

45 Percent of Eligible Voters Do Not Vote for President?

- I take this data to mean that 45 percent of the people do not feel personally connected with the "process."

Our founding fathers would be rolling in their graves…or would they?

- After watching both the Democratic and Republican conventions, I was disappointed with the state of modern politics.

Off the Deeb End: Entrepreneurs Are Today’s Dreamers

- With today's buyouts, layoffs, golden parachutes and early retirements, there is a lot of frustration out there. Individuals are paying more for gas, food, taxes and what-have-you, leaving less money to pay all the bills. So what do you do?

Off the Deeb End: Let’s All Be Cheerleaders

Sports teams and the arts have cheerleaders to inspire them to do good or better. Businesses, educators, labor unions and all people of Michigan should also be cheerleaders and keep a positive and upbeat attitude.

Off the Deeb End: Are You a Leader or a Follower?

- In this issue we feature some Michigan women who are leaders in our state and nation, and those who hold top positions in the workplace and business.

Off the Deeb End: Small Business Now Getting Respect it Deserves

- Our national government and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have long known the importance of small business. The word has never gotten out as it has in recent years.

Off the Deeb End: Competition Is Changing

- In today's business world, the existing rules of competition no longer apply.

Off the Deeb End: Fast Forward, But Don’t Blink

- We live in a fast-paced society. Most people are in a hurry to get somewhere before the other guy. In many cases it's a me-first mentality and the heck with the other person. How long will this go on? Where is our sensitivity or courtesy for others?

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