11 Problems You Can Solve in 2009: Part VI – Mentoring

by Daniel Klotz on December 29, 2008

In rough economic times, the apparition of class-based angst puts a damper on bling. It’s one thing to show off your wealth when upward mobility is running strong; it’s another to do so when tens of thousands are losing their (…)

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11 Problems You Can Solve in 2009: Part V – Telecommuting

by Daniel Klotz on December 28, 2008

In 2009, I expect telecommuting worldwide to take a hit. Yes, we saw an increase in employers allowing employees to telework in 2008—the figure jumped from 30% of organizations in 2007 to 42% in 2008, according to a WorldatWork study. (…)

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Lancaster, PA Twitterati – New Reference Page

by Daniel Klotz on December 24, 2008

In case you haven’t seen it yet, I am putting together a list of Lancaster County residents who are active on Twitter. It answers the question “whom should I follow?” when someone from the area gets on Twitter, and serves (…)

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11 Problems You Can Solve in 2009: Part IV – Lending

by Daniel Klotz on December 19, 2008

Central Pennsylvanian’s savings aren’t earning much interest. And if those savings could benefit the local economy while earning at least decent returns, that’s even more attractive. We have talented and resourceful individuals and entrepreneurs who could use some loaned capital. Put two and two together, and make a profit off this.

11 Problems You Can Solve in 2009: Part III – Continuing Ed

by Daniel Klotz on December 17, 2008

People are losing their jobs, as we know from the headlines. In our city, people’s income is going down, as we know from my intrepid reporting. We are all nervous about the immediate future, with good reason. It seems that (…)

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