Posted on January 05th, 2009 in Quick Links
- Rick Warren Is No Billy Graham
Last August I wrote a column critical of Rick Warren’s decision to host a presidential candidate forum at his Saddleback Church. My reasoning then was that America’s crisis is moral ambiguity. I argued that Pastor Warren would only contribute to this ambiguity by hosting candidates with opposing views on issues such as abortion and homosexuality and presenting himself as a neutral moderator. - 10 Ways Personal Branding Can Save You From Getting Fired
Instead of scaring you with the harsh reality of the economy, I would much rather give you hope and advice on how to tackle it head on! The solution I’m proposing is “personal branding,” which is the process by which we market ourselves to others.
Some good tips here. I am already doing some of these things in my current job and it has kept me working through at least one round of layoffs.
- Bleeding Heart Tightwads
This holiday season is a time to examine who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, but I’m unhappy with my findings. The problem is this: We liberals are personally stingy.
Liberals are always stingy with their own money. They prefer to spend other people’s money that they confiscate through higher taxes.
- The Employee Free Choice Act Is Unconstitutional
A top priority of the incoming Democratic Congress and Obama administration is the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act. The EFCA, as is well known, introduces a card-check procedure that allows a union to gain recognition without an election by secret ballot. - Grocery Chain Giant Offers Free Antibiotics
Grocery retailer Giant, which operates about 160 pharmacies in the mid-Atlantic states, is offering free generic drugs this winter. The company says it knows it will lose money, but says its pharmacists have heard many anecdotes about families struggling.
I used to work for Giant. This could be a great thing for them. It gets people into the store who might buy other things while they’re there.
