Wednesday, Aug. 28 was the 50th anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. Dr. King's speech in 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, looking out over the National Mall, is one of the most significant events in world history. Trailblazer Jackie Robinson was there. So were… Continue reading Stop the Flaming on Social Media Missteps
Month: August 2013
Thursday Thought: Paid vs. Unpaid Internships
The debate over paid or unpaid internships is back in the news again. One of the editors at Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In Foundation" ruffled some feathers by asking for an unpaid intern. Here are my thoughts on paid versus unpaid. What say you, viewer? Weigh in by leaving a comment.
ARod, PEDs: MLB’s Continuing PR Problem
The news (finally) came down on Aug. 5 that New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez was suspended for the remainder of the 2013 season and the entire 2014 season. Thirteen other Major League Baseball players were also banned, including Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers and Jhonny Peralta of the Detroit Tigers. But when is… Continue reading ARod, PEDs: MLB’s Continuing PR Problem