Jerri Cook
The author is a dedicated communication professional who has worked in publishing and Internet media for two decades. She is currently studying law at Concord Law School in California, applying today's complex legal principles to the evolving social paradigm. Nothing on this blog is meant as legal advice, nor should you give it such a meaning. This is a discussion about author's fascination with the interaction of law and life.
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Casey Anthony's New LifeThere is much speculation on what will become of Casey Anthony now. Some believe she will meet the same fate as OJ Simpson, who was hounded by civil suits after his acquittal and is currently sitting in a prison in Nevada. But it is far more likely that f -
Bitcoins: Not yet Ready for Prime TimeBitcoins are all the rage, if you believe the tech magazines and websites. It's new. It's trendy. It's going to change the way people do business on the Internet. There's just one little problem...it's a complete mess.
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Was Casey Anthony Planning to Kill Her Parents Too?Was Casey Anthony planning to kill her parents when she told everyone they were going to move away and give her their home?
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Handling Workplace ConflictCareers have been ruined because a minor conflict erupted into a full-blown crisis that spun out of control. So, what's a manager to do when she sees the flicker of an impending conflict? -
Where is Cindy Sheehan?Remember Cindy Sheehan, the grieving mother who camped outside of then President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas? She called the President Bush a warmonger. Her socialist cohorts carried pictures depicting George W. Bush as Hitler. -
Is God Talking to Glenn Beck?While on his unannounced vacation this week (March 7th-11th, 2011), Beck found a cryptic message in a bottle that floated onto the beach at his tropical vacation spot. The letter is almost undecipherable, except for the words ... -
Rupert Murdoch and Glenn Beck: Clash of the Media TitansThe conservative news business, long the sole domain of FOX news and Rupert Murdoch, is about to get a new player. Not only is Beck's continued absences from his show a clue for viewers... -
This is What Democracy Looks Like? Not!No it's not. The democratic process is about debating, voting, and legislating--not throwing a public fit or holding state governments hostage. So, why do these new-age hippies think that it is?
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Why Glenn Beck and Conservatives Might Be Wrong About a New Rail SystemGlenn Beck and other conservatives mock the idea of a high speed rail system, but they may be seeing only part of the picture. -
Preventing Osteoporosis in the Age of CommunicationLet's face it, we don't always get as much exercise as we should, and we don't get as much time outside as we should. This combination could leave us crippled. When I learned this, I decided to take a couple of steps to ward off osteoporosis. -
Life on the Outside: Five Jobs for Ex-ConsHere are a five potential sources of work that most folks would pass by, but which might be your ticket to a long life on the outside: -
5 Writing Tips for Astrology BloggersNew charting software makes it easy for astrology hobbyists like myself to explore the mysteries of astrological patterns. There is, however, no software to help astrologers become better writers and bloggers. And that's a problem.
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Claire Danes Wins One for AutismAs Dr. Temple Grandin looked on from the audience, Danes, in a voice thickened by tears of joy, was gracious and generous in thanking her colleagues as she accepted the Golden Globe Award...
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Glenn Beck & President Obama Agree on Looming Food ShortageGlenn Beck has been warning of food shortages brought on by rising prices and global crop failures. So grave is the concern that upper echelons and ivory towers everywhere area quaking.
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Remebering LOSTThe co-creators of Lost recognized that the serial narrative was most successful when it kept its audience guessing, because guessing generates anticipation and anticipation generates audiences.
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Five Tips to Protect Your Child from a ShooterChildren are especially vulnerable during shooting rampages. We can arm them with the knowledge to protect themselves. Here a five easy strategies to help your child survive a shooting.
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Jacob Weisberg-Give the Man a CrayonSometimes fate is cruel. It gave us the Internet at the same time it gave us Jacob Weisberg's poor writing. Instead of having an informed discussion, Weisberg is taking aim at his opponents, hoping to assassinate their character.
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Glenn Beck's Connection to the Arizona GunmanWith each new accusation--Sarah Palin is responsible, the Daily KOS targeted Congresswoman Giffords, the shooter is a lefty, the shooter is a right wing whacko--the public runs to take a look. Does all of this sound darkly familiar? It should.
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How Big Banks Use Your Time to Collect DebtsSkiptracing is a surveillance model used by the collections and banking industry that allows them to locate the person who skipped out on a debt (the skip).
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How to ApologizeNow you've done it. You've said or done something that has put a relationship, business or personal, in jeopardy. If you want to save it, you'll have to own your actions or speech. -
Five Networking Tips to Jumpstart Your Job SearchSo, jobs are hard to keep, let alone come by these days. And promotions? Who in their right mind would ask for a promotion right now? Are you agreeing with me? Learn five things you can do right now that will get your name out there in a positive light.
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Wisconsin's Top Five Hiking TrailsPack your bags, load up the car and head to Wisconsin, where you'll find five of the best kept secrets in cheesehead land: beautiful, well groomed hiking trails that are free of charge and free of mobs of tourists. -
Writing for the Web: Following Your Muse into CyberspaceJust like the AP Style Book, CMS, The Harbrace Handbook, and other traditional style guides used by writers and editors, the Yahoo! Style Guide is the quintessential style book for the virtual age. -
Writing Effective Web-Based Content for Your AudienceAll writers soon discover that to have a voice, we have to have a conversation with our readers, not give them a lecture.
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How Writers Help Hmong Immigrants Become CitizensMost of the children were dead. Some were ripped from the clutches of their panic-stricken parents by the raging Mokong River as they fled Laos in 1975. -
Take the Right Seat and Take Control of Your CareerSitting in the right place can change your position within the power hierarchy in subtle, but unbelievably powerful ways. If you really want to know who's in the power positions, pay close attention to where everyone sits.
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Grow a Pair, Pal!Men have a hard enough time trying to figure out women; they shouldn't have to figure out plants too. Here are five indoor plants that can add some character to your space, and maybe filter an odor or two, if you know what I'm saying. -
When to Tell Your Boss You've Been ArrestedNo one plans on getting arrested, but it happens for all sorts of reasons, and not everyone who is arrested is a street thug with nefarious intent.
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Seven Interview Tips for Ex-ConsIt's a tight job market these days, and economists expect it to stay tight for the next five- to eight-years with one job opening for every six applicants.If you're a recent parolee or someone with a criminal record, your employment opportunities... -
The Post-Application Follow ThroughPractice your follow-up call before you place it. Practice it out loud with a friend on the other end. Plan for what you will say to whoever answers: the secretary, the hiring manager, the night janitor....
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Using Formal and Informal Networks EffectivelyBuilding an effective network takes time and effort, as well as plenty of thinking outside of the box. Here are a couple of suggestions to help you find, build, and profit from your networks.