Patrick’s address stressed education for all
Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s stirring address in Denver on Aug. 26 spotlighted Massachusetts’ commitment to learning. He used the national podium to highlight the cornerstone of a strong American future: education for all. More important, Mr. Patrick and Bay State legislators backed that commitment with action when universal preschool for Massachusetts children was signed into law. Perkins School for the Blind applauds the speech, as well as the law that gives very young children access to education
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Dog abuse was appalling, inhumane
I felt compelled to respond to the article regarding the Charlton cruelty case involving Nikkia, the 12-year-old male Husky (Telegram & Gazette, Aug. 23).
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Spotlight on McCain
Long before the Republican nominating convention got under way, the task before John S. McCain 3rd in Minnesota this week was clear: to make the case that his honorable military service and long record as an independent-minded senator has uniquely prepared him for service now as president and commander in chief.
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A place to park
The Worcester Planning Board’s idea of relaxing off-street parking requirements as a way to encourage redevelopment in Quinsigamond Village and lower Grafton Street is promising.
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Vote may determine future of democracy in Pakistan
American policy makers are now facing the Asif question. The question of Asif Ali Zadari - widower of Benazir Bhutto - and his being odds-on favorite in this weekend’s election to become Pakistan’s next president. With recent revelations about the reportedly rather tenuous state of Mr. Zardari’s mental health, the Asif question has become quite pressing indeed.
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Readers offer endorsements
It’s an old game when a campaign feels the pressure and the stress; throw up signs anywhere and tries to buy an election. Shame on Michael O. Moore. People donated money for him to campaign wisely, not to throw up signs on every empty lot, vacant house or town land where there is no permission and, by the way, no voters in the house.
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Battle of the booth
When UMass visits Holy Cross at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Fitton Field, football fans will have their choice of radio broadcasts.
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Shut Up and Sell More
Craig Klein left a comment on my blog this morning. I checked out his blog and saw a great post that I had to point people to. Here’s an excerpt from the full article:
Bottom line: Recent experiences like this one show me that too many sales people still haven’t gotten the message - sales is not about talking, telling or teaching. Its about listening.
Your goal is to continue to ask the prospect questions about their world. Understand what’s working for them, what challenges they face, where they think they’re heading and most importantly, what are the greatest risks they see in the current world or in the future. What are they afraid of.
Why? Because people buy for emotional reasons. Especially in business, people buy things because its a piece of a vision in their head or they buy because they’re afraid of something. Either way, if you know what […]
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