Steve Nash has been an inspiration to me since the first time I saw him play, live, at the Staples Center years ago. I recently read a great article about him in Sports Illustrated. What struck me was Stoudemire’s statement here about how success on the court manifests — through creative vision and seeing. “When [...]

Biz is coming back.  Different.  But back! By MICHAEL CIEPLY Only five years ago, the center of the still thriving independent film universe lay behind the green doors of a converted TriBeCa warehouse from which the Weinstein brothers, Bob and Harvey, ran Miramax Films. With their possible deal — negotiations continued through last week — [...]

How many times in the past year have you found yourself thinking ‘This isn’t the way it was supposed to go’? This unemployment thing has taken us by surprise. Not only the layoffs and cutbacks but also the length of time it’s taking to find that next job. And to make matters worse, the salaries [...]

There’s always opportunity for those who go for it. Doesn’t mean you have to do the push forever, but there’s a benefit to it for a while. Cost-Cutting, Layoffs Create Opportunities to Move Up Quickly and Acquire Responsibilities By JONNELLE MARTE As companies adjust to operating with leaner staffs, many young professionals have been handed [...]

When Amy took a new job at as an Asset Manager last December she never thought she could fall for a quirky guy like Stuart, her new supervisor, who was just not her type. But less than two months and several business trips later, the man she jokingly referred to as her “work husband” was [...]

US Department of Labor announces availability of $1.8 million to assist women in non-traditional occupations WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $1.8 million in funds for up to six Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations grants. “In the America of the 21st century, the role of women in [...]

Good News — Still Tough Out There But Getting Better Keep looking for positive signs…better than looking for the negative when it comes to your frame of mind! –The Monster Employment Index reports annual rise of six percent in March –New growth in real estate, rental and leasing; and construction industries; public administration and information [...]