Jul 2004
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Contents
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Quote Of The Month
Computer Aided Decision Making
Identity Theft
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life
New COBRA legislation
Lemmings...Employees leaving
Suggested Reading
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Quote Of The Month
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"Most people would rather be certain they're miserable,
than risk being happy."
-Robert Anthony
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Computer Aided Decision Making
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Computers have come a long way in helping us make
decisions. Artificial Intelligence may go mainstream.
Two examples where computers are blazing trails to improve
our lives.

Beat the computer at a game of 20 questions.
This is pretty amazing;
http://y.20q.net:8095/btest?x=2

Heartmath, computer meets bio training.
Using a computer to control your heart, see what ABC news
says;
http://www.heartmath.com/ABC.html
http://www.heartmath.com/business/testimonials.html
Video Overview;
http://www.heartmath.com/heartmath-intro.html
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Identity Theft
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A recent study conducted by professor Judith Collins of
Michigan State University found that as much as 70 percent
of identity theft crimes are the result of records
compromises at the workplace. Individuals have taken steps
over the past two years to curb the threat of identity
theft -- unfortunately, most businesses have not.
[eMediaWire Jul 3, 2004]
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/7/emw138756.php
Common scams and tips;
http://www.thebenefitnetwork.com/IDtheft.htm

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Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life
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Judee Regan is a Business Intuitive and Author of
Meaningful Work...the Entrepreneurial Way: Your integrated
guide to Career and Personal Life Management.
http://www.worldofwork.com/book.shtml . Judee champions
taking responsibility for your own life through action,
contribution and Work-Life wholeness and well-being
through awareness, vision, and choice. Learn more about
her philosophy and her services at
http://www.worldofwork.com/services.shtml
[eMediaWire Jul 7, 2004]
Check it out here;
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/7/emw139483.php

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New COBRA legislation
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The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued new
regulations for employers administering employee health
insurance benefits under the federal COBRA legislation.
Following these new regulations can help employers avoid
civil penalties and potentially expensive medical
liability, say attorneys with G.Neil Corp.
[eMediaWire Jul 2, 2004]
Check it out here;
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/7/emw138051.php

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Lemmings...
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Employees leave your organization for good reasons and bad
reasons. On the positive side, they find new
opportunities, go back to school, retire or land their
dream job. Less positively, they are fired for poor
performance or poor work habits.

Check it out here;
http://humanresources.about.com/b/a/095134.htm

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Suggested Reading
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Employee Benefits
Joseph J. Martocch...
New $76.35!

The Work and Family Revolution
Barbara Schwarz
New $22.95!

Employee Benefits
Burton T. Beam Jr....
New $89.82!
Used $32.95!

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