| This One's For You, Mom by Judi Lynn Lake |
| I celebrate my mother daily as she continues on through me and through her grandchild and generations to follow. And, most importantly, I thank God daily. |
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| The New Iraq: Genocide of the Gentle by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Of all the physical damage that has been done to Iraq, the greatest damage has been done to the culture itself. Iraq has lost much of her cultural capital. |
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| Warning: Be Careful Who You Hire by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Word of caution: never trust a website to describe a firm's ability. Anyone can put up a quick storefront and portray their business as the 'best'. Ask for references and take your time before hiring anyone. |
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| Excuse Me, But, Yes, I Am From 'Long-Guy-Land' by Judi Lynn Lake |
| As much as I miss Long Island and New York, when I am there I can't wait to get back 'home'. The horns honking, the sirens, the closed in suburbs and, yes, the traffic, all get on my nerves now. These days, I look forward to the quiet, the easy conversation, and... the 'y'all come back now, you hear!' The way I figure it, I now have the best of both worlds and what can be better than that. |
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| Fifty And Loving It by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Middle age has equipped me to be a better person. I now have the wisdom and selflessness that I lacked in my youth which has enabled me to be a better parent. |
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| Parents Say 'No More' To Zombies! by Judi Lynn Lake |
| I believe that parenting should happen within the homes and that academics should be taught in the schools. I believe that parents should regain their rights for the future of our children and the future of our society. |
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| Heaven Knows . . . Anything Goes by Judi Lynn Lake |
| I do know one thing and that is that I often visualize the Lord watching our country from afar weeping deeply as He witnesses our decay. He really wants to help us, but we have shut Him out. Does anyone have the nerve to invite Him back and bring order to our country and our people? Anyone? |
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| Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society. However, there is some evidence showing these companies only support cultural diversity to a certain degree --just enough to reduce their being liable for discrimination. |
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| The Rhythm of Success by Judi Lynn Lake |
| No matter how things appear, nothing worth it comes easy. Success takes dedication, persistence, strong focus, passion, sacrifice and the wisdom to learn from failures. |
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| Textual Images of Iraq by Judi Lynn Lake |
| American citizens receive many images about the war/occupation in Iraq on a daily basis which bombard listeners, readers, and viewers with images about the application of U.S. policy abroad. |
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| The Next Heartbeat for America and Iraq by Judi Lynn Lake |
| In the American/Iraqi stand for freedom, Americans as citizens of a free nation, have two choices - one responsible and one not: 1. believe mainstream media or 2. move to Organic Citizenry, that is, analyze the Textual Imagery to find the truth. |
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| Yes, You Can Have It All by Judi Lynn Lake |
| For many self-employed, the hours are longer and the responsibilities are many but for those juggling family a sense of humor is a must. |
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| Mr. Stein, I Couldn't Have Said It Better by Judi Lynn Lake |
| As we prepare for the New Year, it is understandable to become reflective and hopeful. Following is a touching commentary written by Mr. Ben Stein and, frankly, I couldn't have said it better. For all who read this, I wish you the very best for the coming year. |
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| It's All About The Money, Isn't It by Judi Lynn Lake |
| In order for Advertising Agencies to be successful, integrity must be combined with talent and it saddens me that so little is found today. |
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| Decency Wins Over Cultural Decay by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Perhaps if we combined the morals of yesteryear with the technology and knowledge of today we would have the world each of us dream about. Personally, I have seen enough guts, gore, sex and destruction and I would bet that a great many more are as bored and disgusted by it as me. People do indeed have a voice and the time is now to use it if only for our children who are our leaders for tomorrow. |
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| Free In America: Fact or Fiction? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| As the world prepares to possibly enter one of its most serious wars in history, the media is crucial to obtaining information and understanding issues. But, what should have been the age of information has, instead, morphed into a golden season of propaganda, enhanced truths and hyped realities. |
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| Ad Agencies: Separating The Divas From The Pros by Judi Lynn Lake |
| With technology moving so quickly, design firms are truly a 'dime a dozen' and the most common question: 'where do I find a firm who will not only deliver what I need but, more importantly, where do I find someone I can trust?' |
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| The Beginning of Civil War or The End of Civil Society? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| There has been much talk recently over whether or not Iraq has fallen into a state of civil war. If this talk is true, then the question of who is to blame for the violence has a simple answer, and a rather convenient one for the US administration. |
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| Where The 'Bleep' Did My Identity Go? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Don't think that identity theft can not happen to you, expect that it will so that it won't -- stay informed and stay educated so you do not become a statistic. |
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| Who Do You Trust For The Truth?: An American-Iraqi Seduction Review by Judi Lynn Lake |
| What your mind takes in daily forms "textual imagery," i.e., the way you see things, the way your mind creates the truth of who you are in relation to current events. |
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| Peace is Not Paved With Violence by Judi Lynn Lake |
| There is a parallel between the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan in that the violence of the U.S. war has been followed by unprecedented violence during U.S. occupation. |
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| Iraqi-Americans: Not In My Neighborhood! by Judi Lynn Lake |
| As the world prepares to possibly enter one of its most serious wars in history, the media is crucial to obtaining information and understanding issues. But, what should have been the age of information has, instead, morphed into a golden season of propaganda, enhanced truths and hyped realities, as mainstream news is manipulated by the masters of the political spin. |
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| Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work? by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society. However, there is some evidence showing these companies only support cultural diversity to a certain degree --just enough to reduce their being liable for discrimination. |
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| Decency Wins Over Cultural Decay by Judi Lynn Lake |
| Perhaps if we combined the morals of yesteryear with the technology and knowledge of today we would have the world each of us dream about. Personally, I have seen enough guts, gore, sex and destruction and I would bet that a great many more are as bored and disgusted by it as me. People do indeed have a voice and the time is now to use it if only for our children who are our leaders for tomorrow. |
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| The Rhythm of Success by Judi Lynn Lake |
| No matter how things appear, nothing worth it comes easy. Success takes dedication, persistence, strong focus, passion, sacrifice and the wisdom to learn from failures. |
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