Word: brainstorm
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There’s a whole crop of new albums coming out next Tuesday, including ones by Janet Jackson, the Bee Gees, the Manic Street Preachers and KRS-One. But the one to listen to is the American release of Tropical Brainstorm, by Kirsty MacColl, who was tragically killed by a speedboat in Mexico last December. I’ve been saving up for the moment to write about MacColl, if only to point out someone with great pop chops (Janet Jackson will do fine without me giving her any publicity, presumably. Sorry Miss Jackson). MacColl’s songs...
...particularly those whose marriages were abusive--should never consider any arrangement in which marital miseries could recur. But for others, creative thinking can lead to unusually satisfying situations. New York City mediator Ann Frisch says she's seeing a proliferation of novel arrangements in her practice. "We try to brainstorm with parents so they can come up with their own unique solutions, and it's astonishing how many solutions there are to the problem of how to deal with children so they don't suffer from divorce," says Frisch. Among her divorced clients are ex-spouses who birdnest, a father...
...most companies, but it's catching on fast. In the WorldCom survey, a slightly greater number of companies reported using Web conferencing than videoconferencing. Jaclyn Kostner, president of Denver consulting firm Bridge the Distance, says that Web conferencing, if it's done right, far surpasses other technologies. People can brainstorm on an online white board or cast anonymous votes with a live poll. When their eyes and ears are occupied, they are less likely to do what people usually do during conference calls--check e-mail. "People sometimes leave our training and say, 'This was better than face-to-face...
...help yourself and your children break unhealthy patterns? Never cut your child off, blame or lecture. Be supportive, friendly and respectful. Listen and brainstorm. Tell your child that you are uneasy with the current arrangement and that you need to save all you can for retirement. Above all, ask what your child has tried or might try to do to remedy the situation. You might also suggest that your son or daughter keep a complete record of every cent spent in a month. That will certainly reveal some areas in which spending could be eliminated...
...Yamano. His stammering attempt at an answer prompted only an irritated sigh. "This is your responsibility," snapped Ghosn. "Brainstorm. Discuss. You will be held accountable for this...