Minnesota Business Directory 2000-2001: The Ultimate Sales & Credit Tool (Minnesota Business Directory)

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complete listing of every business in the state, including contacts, faxes, size, sics, lines of business, etc

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Corporations spend millions of dollars to protect themselves from sex discrimination lawsuits. Now here's the book that will protect you!

In 1993, CNN correspondent Patti Paniccia was one of 30 million American women who suffered sex discrimination on the job. After the birth of her second child, Paniccia was told by her male bureau chief, "You're not fired, you're just being replaced." Her replacement? A man whose childless state would allow him to work any time, any day--including holidays. (Never mind that Paniccia had worked most weekends and holidays for four years, and was prepared to continue doing so.) Paniccia, a lawyer, sued CNN for sex discrimination. Her case, which made national headlines, was settled after more than two years of court hearings, appeals, and depositions.

When Paniccia was fired, she could find no comprehensive guide that outlined her rights and options in the face of sex discrimination. This indispensable resource is the result of her extensive research--an authoritative, clearly written book for employees, supervisors, or anyone wishing to understand what constitutes sex discrimination and the legal steps to take when the offense has been committed. Inside you'll discover vital information, including

- Your job search: what questions you cannot be asked, and what words and phrases to watch out for on a job application.
- How what you say during your performance reviews can be used against you.
- How to avoid the four biggest mistakes women make in discrimination battles.
- Getting fired--invaluable facts about exit interviews, separation agreements, and future job references.
- How and where to lodge a discrimination complaint.
- Basic rules to follow during a dispute.
- What to expect if you sue.
- How to interview an attorney: ten questions you should ask.

Protect yourself and your job by knowing your rights.

Customer Reviews:

I badly needed this book!.......2002-03-28

Paniccia did a great service for any woman that may be thinking of filing a sexual discrimination suit. Especially, if they already have filed suit and have a lawyer who is not forthcoming about what to expect.

There were some areas of interest that I personally have that Paniccia did not cover, but overall this is a worthy read if you're contemplating a lawsuit. It will prepare you in many ways and this type of preparation is necessary in order to survive a lawsuit of this nature. No one but a woman who has endured sexual discrimination or retaliation could understand.

Whereas Paniccia's case was outright and obvious with her "mommydom" memo, there are many women, I believe, who are constantly enduring discrimination only in more oblique/obtuse ways that can easily be covered over or explained away. This is especially true in today's society where I do not think the court system is favorable to the individual. Finding a lawyer who is truly dedicated to your cause and remembers that it's your case and you lived it is very important to succeeding. These types of lawyers are few and far betweeen. What with case loads so high, and the push by firms to take clients that can make big settlements, these cases often don't get the attention they deserve.

Maybe if they made the settlements higher, more lawyers would be inclined to take the cases and then maybe there would be less tolerance in the workplace for this type of behavior. Right now, it's still a good 'ol boy system and as long as it is, they'll make and break the rules as they please!

Invaluable Resource.......2000-09-28

I read a review of Work Smarts for Women while I was living through a nightmare sexual harassment situation. I anxiously awaited the book release. I bought it as soon as it was available. If I had access to this book prior to reporting the situation according to organizational policy I would have known that following organizational policy is contrary to my best interest.

Everyone has to decide what course of action is best for themselves. Read this book before you try to work with organizational management. It will help you decide what course of action is best for you and how to go about achieving your goals.

Be Prepared!.......2000-03-28

My wife and I purchased "Work Smarts" because she was the victim of the subtle discriminatory practices in place at her job.

We found the book to be a well written and informative guide. Especially useful to us were the sections on collecting proper documentation, and lodging a formal complaint.

Recommended to any woman who wants to be proactive and protect herself from sexual discrimination before things get out of hand.

Paniccia Sets Precedence.......2000-03-16

As women worldwide continue to struggle with double-standards and undesirable work conditions, Patti Paniccia's insightful book offers a way out. The most (only?)comprehensive guide to redefining what is fair, Paniccia's book deals with the myriad of issues surrounding hers, and other cases with an elegance normally lacking in the "How-To" genre and should not be pigeon-holed as such.

Why should women ipso facto put up with inferior gender biasing? Paniccia's personal account with sex discrimination infuses the book with fire and solution.

Passing on a baton of freedom from injustice is Paniccia's true gift. Her children will reap the benefits of her undisputable strength.

great resource!.......2000-03-16

work smarts for women is a great resource for employers and all working women in the united states. it is well written and simple to read. it offers a complete explanation of our complicated discrimination laws and the process developed by those laws. real life stories of women who suffered discrimination are used to show how the laws and processes work. paniccia's hard work should be appreciated by both employees and human resource departments.

Work Smarts for Women. The Essential Sex Discrimination Survival Guide

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Work Smarts for Women. The Essential Sex Discrimination Survival Guide
Patti Paniccia
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O64CCC

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Work Smarts for Women: The Essential Sex Discrimination Survival Guide
Patti Paniccia
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OVY3V2

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Dare to Lead gets to the point.......2004-05-03

Lutz wrote "Dare to Lead" from the heart. That is obvious. A lot of people influenced his style and he tells the reader very clearly what that style is...respectful, sincere, and honest communications with the workforce.

He makes a big point about Servant Leadership in Chapter Five. Servant Leadership is not for everyone. It is a challenge to be a servant leader in today's business world. You run the risk of being gobbled up by the bigger fish in the food chain. Lutz is clear, however, that to maintain self respect, servant leadership is the only way to go.

"Dare to Lead" also has a challenge for supervisors to resolve employee disputes quickly. This is a tough sell. Most people and most leaders run and hide at the first sign of a conflict. Lutz gives some good advice to keep that reflex in check. He simply says to confront the problem then gives some steps to help you through the process. Good stuff.

The neatest part of the book is the reference to his first CO when he was in the Navy. He actually talked to this gentleman recently, who today is an 80-something retired three star admiral. This gives "Dare to Lead" some credibility with the past. Lutz says right up front that he has been at this for forty years and wonders if the lessons learned are as relevant today as they were in the Sixties.

"Dare to Lead" is a quick read. It is a small book, but it has a strong hook and while it won't make you a smashing success all by itself, it will act as a model of conscience to those who are so inclined to be in touch with their soft-skills side of leadership.

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With his first smash cookbook, Eat This, It'll Make You Feel Better, the nation discovered that cooking is a passion Dom DeLuise and his family take seriously. Now he's back with more delicious recipes inspired by a lifetime of good eating. Perfect for the low-fat tastes of the nineties, these are treasures collected from both family and friends, and created in the freshest, healthiest, most mouthwatering traditions.

Discover an array of more than 125 quick, easy dishes that feature intriguing combinations of spices, fresh vegetables, and lean meals for the ultimate in zesty, guilt-free dining. And no Dom DeLuise cookbook would be complete without excursions into the kitchens of his celebrity pals from coast to coast. Dom has shared food with such friends as Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, President and Mrs. Clinton, Shirley MacLaine, Norman Lear, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, Harrison Ford, Burt Reynolds and many others.

Whether he's sharing his humor, his lasagna, or the best shrimp and squid salad you ever tasted, Dom turns food into a celebration every time. Sprinkled with memories of his Mama (a great cook whose recipes Dom admits to stealing), this Brooklyn boy's cookbook serves up happy and healthy fare that is really easy to fix and delicious. And it brims with one ingredient no other can match: mucho love!

Customer Reviews:

THIS VERSION IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE FIRST.......2006-12-15

Although there are many repeats from the first book, and although the first book is fabulous, this version is more precise in some ways. For example, instead of just giving the recipe for pizza dough like the first version, this version also includes the cooking time and temperature requirements...a very important addition!

Too Many Repeats, But a Good Substitute for the Original........2003-07-01

Dom DeLouise's first cookbook -- Eat This, It Will Make You Feel Better -- was a huge hit in my Italian family. Each of the women in the family owned a copy, and it is the one cookbook I absolutely HAD to have when I moved out on my own. There are a ton of great, easy and relatively healthy recipes in the first, along with several very funny anecdotes and tons of photos. The first book is still, hands down, my favorite cookbook.

Unfortunately, Mr. DeLouise's second cookbook is not as great as the first. For one thing, several of the recipies from the first book are reproduced here, sometimes with slight differences, and sometimes exactly the same as in the original, right down to the photos and anecdotes that accompany them. As much as I love dishes such as Lucy's Pasta and Escarole and Beans, I did not need to buy the recipes twice. Moreover, where the anecdotes in the first book were entertaining tales of the people Mr. DeLouise loves to cook with, followed by favorite recipies from that person, the anecdotes in the second book often have nothing to do with the recipes. The tributes to Barbra Streisand [sp?] and Jason Priestly are particularly out of place.

Nevertheless, the second book, like the first, contains many wonderful recipes, most of which require a minimum of skill and virtually no "exotic" ingredients. The best thing about the recipies, to me, is that many are for dishes I grew up eating, but somehow never learned to make. The Eat This books are like having a grandma in the kitchen, showing you how to make traditional favorites.

Bottom line, If you have access to the original book, buy it and skip the sequel. If, however, you cannot find the original, than this book is a good substitute, particularly if you want good, basic, inexpensive, healthy and DELICIOUS meals.

A very good cookbook........2001-05-23

This is a very good cookbook, but I think I like the first one better. "Eat This!" the original, was more practical and is one cookbook I have used more than any other I own. Dom does have quite a habit of hampering his cookbooks with more than a little name-dropping. (i.e. You hear of all the stars who have eaten his food, but you rarely find out what they liked about it.) But the two "Eat This!" books are well worth the money.

Almost As Good As The First One.......2001-01-30

This second "Eat This" book is nearly as good as the first: lots of great recipes, fun family stuff, etc. Here we have more bread recipes and finally some good pizza and calzone recipes. There does seem to be more emphasis on dead animal and in a misguided effort to keep fat calories down he uses margarine (a synthetic and dangerous substance that has the same amount of fat as butter, but increases cancer risk) instead of butter. With these few exceptions, I can recommend this book with nearly as much enthusiasm as the first one.

A Great Cookbook for Everyone.......2000-07-18

Dom DeLuise has some great recipes and some good hints for all cooks--even novices. His recipes are tasty and not too difficult to make. I learned how to make my first omelet from reading his book. Because I do not like adding oil to any recipe, I was happy to see that he noted that applesauce could be substituted for oil in the Zucchini Bread recipe. He has dozens of great recipes for everything from breads to pastas to desserts. I have had this book since it was first published and I can tell you that it is well worth the money.

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This book thoroughly explains the options markets. Moreover, the work contains several unique features, including computer codes to calculate changes in options properties and a historic evaluation of options strategies and pricing theories. As a result, traders learn what works and what doesn't work. Specific features include: Exotic options; The factors influencing option pricing; Advanced trading strategies such as spreads and straddles; The importance of delta, gamma and theta; Risk management with options.

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A solid survey in Option Mechanics.......2000-06-12

Mr. Daigler's work, Advanced Options Trading, provides a sound overview of option pricing models and the variables that influence pricing for stocks, futures, and exotics. The model of focus is Black-Scholes, though I give Mr. Daigler credit for a renewed look at works by Cox, Rubenstein, and Ross. In addition to the sometimes-tedious theoretics of options, Daigler examines hedging techniques and arbitrage. Overall, a rigid yet unimaginative examination of derivatives, nothing surprising just reaffirming. Floor trading and market makers may find its presentation a pleasant refresher, otherwise look to McMillian or Sheldon Natenburg's works.

Option Pricing and Strategies in Investing

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Option Pricing and Strategies in Investing
Richard M. Bookstaber
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Public Finance | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Futures | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0201001233

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Option Pricing and Strategies in Investing.
Richard M. Bookstaber
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OOKOOE

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Kurt Brouwer and Stephen Janachowski, mutual fund specialists who manage more than $500 million in no-load portfolios, share their decade-long experiences obtained by handling today's hottest investment vehicle in Mutual Fund Mastery. Their comprehensive guide, geared toward those who want to plan how to fulfill specific needs and goals, offers clear explanations of fund types and common investment strategies as well as helpful details on top funds and inspiring profiles of successful individuals. Illuminating interviews with industry leaders such as Charles R. Schwab and Jane Bryant Quinn are included throughout the narrative.

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wo of the nation's foremost mutual fund experts offer authoritative advice for every investor on picking top-performing funds, creating a winning fund portfolio, and achieving financial independence. "If you really want to know about mutual funds, you've come to the right place . . . reading this book is an essential first step."--Charles Schwab. 50 charts & tables.

Customer Reviews:

Great book for novice and experienced mutual fund investors.......1997-11-27

Both the experienced and novice mutual fund investor will find this book helpful. The interviews with some of the top mutual fund managers is very enlightening. Clear and simple instructions on how to build a mutual fund portfolio which meets your investment goals.

Best book on mutual funds I have read........1997-11-01

This is the one book I wish I had read BEFORE Black Monday. It would have saved me a lot of money. Most "how to" investment books are too simple, or needlessly complicated. This is the best, no nonsense, book that really helps me understand my investments.

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Don't sell your company until you read this book.......2001-09-24

I run one of those few start ups that has survivied. I've had several offers from competitors in the brick and motar world to buy my business. Some offers were very interesting and others I've since learned were less than honest. Keogh's book helps me identify good candidates for purchasing my company and shows me serious pitfalls to avoid. This is a good little book that explains all the ins and outs about e-mergers and buying and selling a company. I highly recommend this book.

Avoid costly mistakes by reading this book.......2001-09-07

I owned one of those start up dot coms that found a niche in the market and actually made a profiting when funding dried up. I had offers from a number of established traditional companies to take over my business. Fortunately, I stumbled over this book in time to avoid making potentially costly mistakes. I strongly recommend anyone thinking of selling their e-business to read this book before looking for buyers. You'll avoid a lot of pitfalls.

A must for anyone thinking about selling or buying a dot com.......2001-08-23

Ken Allard of Jupiter Media Metrix is correct when he says this book is a comprehensive guide to M&A for anyone who wants to acquire cheap assets and build a winner from the rubble. Keogh walks you through all the fine details of buying and selling a dot com. I found particularly interesting the coverage of real world experiences of those who have worked through their own deals. It's as if you're getting the how to's and what worked what to avoid all in one very readable book. Good job.

E-Mergers - Merging, Acquiring and Partnering E-Commerce Businesses

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E-Mergers - Merging, Acquiring and Partnering E-Commerce Businesses
Jim, Keogh
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OI3C9O

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As this volume opens, Wilson faces new serious crises at the Paris Peace Conference: Italy demands not only territory along the Dalmatian littoral, but also sovereignty over the Adriatic port of Fiume, while Japan insists on the fulfillment of secret treaties that award her complete control of the Chinese province of Shantung. Achievement of these ambitions would in Wilson's opinion grossly violate the letter and spirit of the Fourteen Points. Debates in the Council of Four over Fiume reach a pitch of high emotion, and the victorious Western alliance seems on the verge of dissolution. Wilson issues an appeal to the Italian people for a fair and just settlement of the Adriatic problem. In response, the Italian leaders withdraw from Paris, and Italy's imperial ambitions continue to be the chief stumbling block to Western accord. Meanwhile, Wilson accepts a compromise that gives only Germany's former economic rights in Shantung to the Japanese and requires of them a promise to return Shantung to the full political control of China.

In spite of all discord, the Big Four submit a preliminary peace treaty to the Germans on May 7, 1919. This begins a six-week period of intense negotiation between the victors and the vanquished.

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She was fifteen and full of dreams. Suddenly the breadth and depth of cancer shattered her dreams. But this girl purposed in her heart to face the unknown. Little did she know who all would come to help her become a woman of courage.

It didn’t seem possible that this girl could be a champion while machines gave her life. Nurses, doctors, parents, and friends took turns keeping Sassy alive. Then a special gospel singer by the name of Karen Wheaton put a vision into Sassy. The two became best of friends. Chemotherapy and radiation were additional challenges. Trips to Wal- Mart built up her strength.

Sassy started to become aware that she was no longer a little girl. The Prom and Graduation arrived with greater celebration than the end-of-chemo party. She finished the treatments, but the cancer would not give up so easy. Ten days at cancer camp placed Sassy in the presence of counselors who were so inspiring that she adopted two of them. It was now time for cancer to have the final say. But, her adopted sisters and a real angel changed all that. Sassy was granted the desires of her heart.

Customer Reviews:

A boring style.......2003-06-05

First of all,this account had to be corrected by the publisher.It's quite understanding the author is not a writer,but how can a publisher allow the repetition of "Vicky" in each phrase,instead of "she"?
Also I don't feel moved by this account,facing the obedience of parents to the desires of a spoiled child to go a few times a DAY to a retaurant only to spoil food or to go shopping when the financial state of the family is requesting the help of friends and co-workers....Page 177,I read:"Friends at church set up two bank accounts at home,and announced the family need on the radio.Vicky spent the evening shopping at Wal Mart".
Sorry but at seventeen a child has to understand family problems...

A friend of mine knew victoria, I felt like I knew her.......2001-03-20

This book chronicals victoria's battle with cancer, but focuses more on the technical aspects of what happened as opposed to her emotions and feelings about her struggle. It is mostly a list of food she ate, drugs she was administered, places she went, and so on. However, her father, Thomas, expressed his feelings as best he could and made tribute to his daughter publicly-to be commended for one who has lost a daughter. The book is highly detailed and realistic, lacking in romantic flowerly prose one has come to expect from tributary works. The end of the book left me in tears, almost wishing I could read mopre into the life of victoria. While much of who she was is shown in the book, one can't help but feel a good part of her personality was left unsaid. the novewl sheds a realistic light on the hurrendous effects of cancer without playing up on romanticism.

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