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... x No Thanks Loading.. Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns 5/20/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker This content has not been rated yet. Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently contacted an insurance underwriter in London and asked him to insure a set of rare gems. The King Solomon's Gems Collection' was valued in excess of $160 million. The underwriter, quite appropriately, wanted to know how the value of the stones was determined before he would insure them. As the broker began to describe the 12 stones, the underwriter smelled a rat-a rat about 15 years old. HOW IT HAPPENED In the early 1980s, a man in Tucson reported finding a large, unpolished stone in a shoe box being used to prop open a door. The stone, later named Star of Nyasa, ' was an unpolished sapphire and was appraised in 1983 at approximately $12 million. Other stones were added, and the group became known as the King Solomon Collection. The story of this rare find quickly swept through the jewelry industry. The $12 million appraisal was done by a member of the respected American Gem Society, but it turned out that his opinion of the values was greatly skewed. One professional appraiser declared that the stone was simply not of gem quality and put its worth at about $200. Others agreed. Members of the American Gem Society (AGS) held a hearing over the appraisal, and as a result the appraiser lost his ...

... This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Bill Grieb 4/30/2013 10:35:25 PM DISASTER PLANNING by Bill Grieb Disasters and emergencies can involve a single worker (for example, a heart attack on the job), several workers, or a complete plant or site. Disasters or emergencies.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Electronics Firms - "Gaps In Your Present Coverage" This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:37:47 PM ELECTRONICS FIRMS - GAPS IN YOUR PRESENT COVERAGE' Dear (Customer Name): JUST ONE SMALL DISTINCTION BETWEEN MOST INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS AND YOUR FIRM . . . could be the deciding factor .. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) How To Avoid The 12 Most Common Causes Of Broadcast Tower Loss This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Douglas Henderson 4/30/2013 10:36:34 PM HOW TO AVOID THE 12 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF BROADCAST TOWER LOSS by Douglas Federau If it ain't broke, don't fix it' applies to the way many owners view the more than 20, ...

... Followers Photos Reviews Newsletters x No Thanks Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. The Harrison Group 1 2 3 4 5 Rating history (0 Reviews - 0 of 5.0) Shows who have rated the content, and the rating score. Write your review here. (Required) Please consider the following: 1. Would you recommend this company? 2. What about this company do you like/dislike? 3. Why did you choose this rating? Submit This Anonymously Submit Cancel Contact Us contact_phone Click to call Unfollow First name: Last name: Email: Are you sure you want to deactivate your CompleteMarkets Company Profile Deactivate Cancel Loading.. About Us Services Jobs PR Newsletters Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews Member Content Member Content - Content Package Categories Popular Recent All recycle bin Articles tagged with recycle bin Back Handy Office and Windows Keyboard Shortcuts This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Patricia Berry 2/9 /2018 12:00:00 AM If you're a Microsoft Office user who touch-types, you might prefer the keyboard to the mouse for entering commands. However, chances are you wind up using the mouse, because Windows and Office keyboard shortcuts are difficult to remember, and trying to find them is like searching for hidden goodies in a treasure hunt. Once found, though, shortcuts can be invaluable time-savers. This isn't a list of every shortcut in Windows and Office. We've concentrated on the most helpful and won't delve into the shortcuts you probably know already, such as those that copy (Ctrl-C), cut (Ctrl-X) ...

... Followers Photos Reviews Newsletters x No Thanks Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. ASE Insurance Services 1 2 3 4 5 Rating history (0 Reviews - 0 of 5.0) Shows who have rated the content, and the rating score. Write your review here. (Required) Please consider the following: 1. Would you recommend this company? 2. What about this company do you like/dislike? 3. Why did you choose this rating? Submit This Anonymously Submit Cancel Contact Us contact_phone Click to call Unfollow First name: Last name: Email: Are you sure you want to deactivate your CompleteMarkets Company Profile Deactivate Cancel Loading.. About Us Services Jobs PR Newsletters Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews Member Content Member Content - Content Package Categories Popular Recent All recycle bin Articles tagged with recycle bin Back Handy Office and Windows Keyboard Shortcuts This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Patricia Berry 2/9 /2018 12:00:00 AM If you're a Microsoft Office user who touch-types, you might prefer the keyboard to the mouse for entering commands. However, chances are you wind up using the mouse, because Windows and Office keyboard shortcuts are difficult to remember, and trying to find them is like searching for hidden goodies in a treasure hunt. Once found, though, shortcuts can be invaluable time-savers. This isn't a list of every shortcut in Windows and Office. We've concentrated on the most helpful and won't delve into the shortcuts you probably know already, such as those that copy (Ctrl-C), cut (Ctrl-X) ...

... The Windows Run dialog. Start Windows Explorer: Windows-E Mnemonic: Windows Explorer. Find a File (from the Windows desktop): Windows-F, or F3 Mnemonic: Windows Find file dialog box. Open the System Properties dialog box: Windows-Break Mnemonic: Windows is broken; check the system properties. Rename the selected object: F2 Mnemonic: This is the same command Excel uses for editing the currently selected cell. This command and the next one also work within programs. For example, you can use these commands when working in the File/Open dialog box in Word or Excel. Note that after you select text in Word, F2 begins moving the current selection. You can then move the insertion cursor to the desired location and hit Enter. Delete selected objects without sending them to the Recycle Bin: Shift-Delete Mnemonic: A slightly shifted version of what happens when you hit Delete, which sends objects to the Recycle Bin. Be careful with this command. Under some conditions, it will delete a file without asking for confirmation. Bypass the CD-ROM AutoRun feature: Hold down the Shift key while you insert the disk. This is an invaluable tool when you have to remove a disk during installation (to read the CD key, for example), then reinsert the disk. View the Properties dialog for a selected object: Alt-Enter This works for such disparate objects as icons on the desktop, printers, hard drives, and the taskbar. WINDOWS-WIDE SHORTCUTS The shortcuts in this category work both in Windows itself and in most Windows applications. Some of these shortcuts relate to the windows ...

... The Windows Run dialog. Start Windows Explorer: Windows-E Mnemonic: Windows Explorer. Find a File (from the Windows desktop): Windows-F, or F3 Mnemonic: Windows Find file dialog box. Open the System Properties dialog box: Windows-Break Mnemonic: Windows is broken; check the system properties. Rename the selected object: F2 Mnemonic: This is the same command Excel uses for editing the currently selected cell. This command and the next one also work within programs. For example, you can use these commands when working in the File/Open dialog box in Word or Excel. Note that after you select text in Word, F2 begins moving the current selection. You can then move the insertion cursor to the desired location and hit Enter. Delete selected objects without sending them to the Recycle Bin: Shift-Delete Mnemonic: A slightly shifted version of what happens when you hit Delete, which sends objects to the Recycle Bin. Be careful with this command. Under some conditions, it will delete a file without asking for confirmation. Bypass the CD-ROM AutoRun feature: Hold down the Shift key while you insert the disk. This is an invaluable tool when you have to remove a disk during installation (to read the CD key, for example), then reinsert the disk. View the Properties dialog for a selected object: Alt-Enter This works for such disparate objects as icons on the desktop, printers, hard drives, and the taskbar. WINDOWS-WIDE SHORTCUTS The shortcuts in this category work both in Windows itself and in most Windows applications. Some of these shortcuts relate to the windows ...

... The Windows Run dialog. Start Windows Explorer: Windows-E Mnemonic: Windows Explorer. Find a File (from the Windows desktop): Windows-F, or F3 Mnemonic: Windows Find file dialog box. Open the System Properties dialog box: Windows-Break Mnemonic: Windows is broken; check the system properties. Rename the selected object: F2 Mnemonic: This is the same command Excel uses for editing the currently selected cell. This command and the next one also work within programs. For example, you can use these commands when working in the File/Open dialog box in Word or Excel. Note that after you select text in Word, F2 begins moving the current selection. You can then move the insertion cursor to the desired location and hit Enter. Delete selected objects without sending them to the Recycle Bin: Shift-Delete Mnemonic: A slightly shifted version of what happens when you hit Delete, which sends objects to the Recycle Bin. Be careful with this command. Under some conditions, it will delete a file without asking for confirmation. Bypass the CD-ROM AutoRun feature: Hold down the Shift key while you insert the disk. This is an invaluable tool when you have to remove a disk during installation (to read the CD key, for example), then reinsert the disk. View the Properties dialog for a selected object: Alt-Enter This works for such disparate objects as icons on the desktop, printers, hard drives, and the taskbar. WINDOWS-WIDE SHORTCUTS The shortcuts in this category work both in Windows itself and in most Windows applications. Some of these shortcuts relate to the windows ...

... . Edward Deming stated, "Performance evaluations are more destructive than beneficial of performance." So what does work? Here's a common sense approach to consider. If you think I've missed anything, please let me know: Make sure the employee's skill sets and personality match the task at hand. In the hiring process, we have to use skill tests and character assessments to understand the strengths and weaknesses of any candidate. This avoids jamming round pegs into square holes. Assuming that we've created the right "fit," the process continues from there as the employee develops. Periodic skill testing and character assessments continue to make sense. We can match our training programs to help improve perceived weaknesses or enhance strengths. Know the plan and have a plan. Peter Drucker stated that management tends to recycle ignorance. Dr. Deming said that most employee problems are management problems. The starting point is for management to communicate with specificity the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the company and the department. Employees have to know the big picture in order to perform at their best. Unfortunately, this communication generally comes once a year in a speech to the workforce and lacks any precision. Annual goal setting makes no sense in today's environment. Instead, set goals in writing, make them 30-90 days out and visit them for 15 minutes each week. Make sure employees can answer these questions: What are the three most important things you do every day? How would you know you were doing them well without having to ask or without being told? Until employees can answer ...

... jobs or even carry out simple tasks. Exposure to cotton dust also leads to increased risk of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. At the time the final standard was published, as many as 100,000 workers in the cotton industry were at risk' from cotton dust exposure. An estimated 35,000 individuals are disabled from byssinosis as a result of exposure to cotton dust. WORKER PROTECTION To protect workers from disabling respiratory diseases, employers are required to limit the amount of respirable cotton dust in the air. The limits- known as permissible exposure limits-are average exposures as measured over an eight-hour workday. For yarn manufacturing the limit is 200 micrograms of cotton dust per cubic meter of air; for textile waste houses, 500 micrograms; for slashing and weaving operations, 750 micrograms; and for waste recycling and garnetting, 1,000 micrograms. Cottonseed processing operations are covered by the standard, but there is no permissible exposure limit. DUST MEASUREMENT Employers must measure the workplace cotton dust level at least every six months, or whenever there are any changes in equipment or work practices which might increase the amount of cotton dust in the air. Measurements must be representative of an eight-hour period and be performed for each shift and in each work area. Employers must explain the procedure to their workers and permit them to observe the monitoring. They must notify employees in writing of the findings within five days after measurement. If the levels are above OSHA standards, employers must list in the notice to employees the steps they will take to correct problems. DUST CONTROLS Often employers can reduce dust levels by ...

... commercialism. Most publications won't let you directly mention your own product. But you can sometimes get your commercial message across indirectly. A sales pitch, if subtly disguised, may pass muster. And it will go over better with readers than overt commercialism. Keep the ‘buzz' down. Know your audience. In a trade publication, some industry jargon is usually okay. But if you're trying to get published in a more general publication, skip the buzzwords. When in doubt, always choose plain English. Simple words usually say a lot more than big ones. Follow up. Editors are notoriously pressed for time; some won't get back to you with an acceptance or rejection. So, politely follow up and ask the editors if they've received and reviewed the story yet. Recycle to get more bang for the buck. You've got the story published. The executive is basking in glory, sending copies to clients and colleagues. Now take the next step. Try to get the article published elsewhere. For instance, let's say that your article is about reducing the risks of employee lawsuits. It's pretty likely you can take the same article, or a slightly recast version, and publish it in a human resources magazine, a local business journal, and trades serving various industries. Reprint it. To get the most value from a published article, reprint it. Then you can add it to your sales kit or use it in direct mail. Executives can send copies to key contacts with a personal note. Henry Stimpson is president of Stimpson Communications (Wayland, ...