In 1952, through the efforts of the National Secretaries Association and the public relations department of a leading Madison Avenue ad agency, National Secretaries Week was established. The goal was to encourage more people to consider a career as a secretary.
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Over the years the week shrunk to a day, [...]
I don’t know about you, but with few exceptions the most fuel efficient cars tend to be ugly ducklings as well. As a pre-boomer, I grew up with cars that looked good, drove fast and made a statement. This new breed of cars also says something, but is it what Americans want to hear?
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In a never-ending effort to not hurt anyone’s feelings and a desire to be liked by one and all, our communications capabilities have been weakened significantly. We are discouraged from saying what we mean because it may be too harsh. And, if we try to soften what we say, the meaning may not [...]
