The new dynamics of workforce diversity
IntroductionAs baby boomer workers begin to exit from America’s workplaces and demographic changes take place, organizational leaders will need to develop a diverse strategy to stay globally...
View ArticleThe new "Civil War:" the left versus the right
For my first Examiner Article I decided to get right down to it. As any engaged person knows, our nation is divided into thirds. Traditional, conservative America is on the right. Progressive,...
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Holiday foods to avoid during pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid these dangerous foods over the holiday party season. Most pregnant women know that there are foods to avoid due to health risks and pregnancy complications. However, even...
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Local Pop Punk band is quickly becoming a household name
Johnson City: Rave reviews are going out from numerous music magazines for a local Pop Punk band “The Running List” based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. The four piece band is quickly becoming a...
View ArticleKnoxville holiday volunteer opportunities
Often in the hectic holiday season, it is easy to forget those in need. But, unfortunately, many people and organizations are in their greatest need during this season. An important lesson for our...
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Ober Gatlinburg tubing
Ober Gatlinburg offers Tubing sessions for all ages. Tubing is the use of inner tube to careen down a slope. It is almost like sledding, but there is difficulty determining course and speed. Ober’s...
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Snowmachines begin at Ober
Snowfall in the East Tennessee Mountains usually means skiing is not far behind. This weekend’s snowfall was not a massive downpour of snow; however, the temperatures combined with the snow allowed...
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20th annual Christmas guitar concert
As winter continues its chilly grasp on Gatlinburg Tennessee, pack the family into the car for their 20th Annual Christmas Guitar Concert with Bill Mize and Ed Gerhard at Arrowmont Auditorium. The two...
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Gatlinburg tunes and tales
Spicing up the holidays, the City of Gatlinburg presents the Gatlinburg Winter Magic version of the Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales program. On Friday and Saturday nights between Thanksgiving and...
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Claiming benefits improves health of the unemployed
ScienceDaily (2009) report that unemployment benefits help reduce the negative health-related behaviors often associated with being unemployed. A recent study found that unemployment benefits...
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Looming unemployment harms older workers' health
ScienceDaily (2010) report that downsizing and demotions at the workplace can be a health hazard for people over age 50, according to research reported in a recent issue of The Journals of Gerontology...
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Ease your stress during the holidays
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale shared with his readers that the holiday season can be stressful with long lists of presents, commitments and obligations. Use these tips to keep up your energy and lessen...
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New Facebook profiles: Express yourself a little more
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has given Facebook users a little Christmas gift this year. Users can use the new profile features to express their personality on their profile page. While not the...
View ArticleDivorce creates new systems
In dealing with divorce, you may ask what is my beliefs and my experience. I must start with my experience. My professional experience includes over 16 years of counseling in a variety of settings...
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Why closed primaries may be dead in Tennessee for now
Tennessee Republican Chairman Chris Devaney was re-elected to another term in that partisan office by the Republican State Executive Committee Saturday. Along with Devaney’s return to position, the SEC...
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Dollywood's 25th Season: a look back
When you've been doing something right for 25 years, it may be hard to figure out ways to top your success. Dollywood began as Dolly Parton's dream years before it became reality. Bringing a theme...
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Tennessee to face North Carolina in Music City Bowl
Earlier this fall UT Athletic Director Mike Hamilton opted out of the Vols contract to play North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. What Hamilton referred to as a scheduling necessity, others called a...
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The golden era of the carousel is coming to Kingsport
Do you have a desire to be taken back to a more simple time, a time of riding a carousel? We all have a desire to journey back in time and to our childhood. A project is underway in Kingsport that will...
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Tennessee's most conservative State Representative
Georgiana Vines has stirred a tempest in a teapot by bringing up the fact that-perish the thought-State Representative Frank Niceley referred to Tennessee House Speaker-designate Beth Harwell as "a...
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Ober Gatlinburg opens winter sports for 2010/2011
Official new reports from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort says that certain winter sports will be available THIS week. Tubing is scheduled to begin on Thursday December 9, 2010. Information on this winter...
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