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2011-03-02T19:30:00.000-05:00

Gary F. Patton

Finding Extra Time, SB 2011-03-02

2011-03-02T19:11:00.004-05:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™"Three Easy Steps to Finding Extra Time"by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™)1 Have you noticed that when a big crisis hits, poor time utilizers always seem to manage to make time to deal with it. Why is that do you think? Maybe it's because the problem that has reared its ugly head is perceived as crucial, eh?“Responding to 'The Tyranny of the Urgent' is one

Best, Stop Trying to be the

2011-01-19T16:33:00.001-05:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™"Striving to Be 'The Best' is Overrated & Not Smart"by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™)1 Many so-called gurus argue that you need to be substantially better than everyone else in your field to be successful and make money. As a people development specialist, I say that's nonsense. You really only need to be about 1% better than most others to be superior.

Stress Management Made Easy

2011-01-19T16:31:00.001-05:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™ "Dis-Stress Control Made Easy"by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™)1 Do you find yourself worrying? Facing a serious challenge? Or struggling with a person or situation that's causing you to feel 'stressed'. If so, here is good news for you ..."Any thought that contains love has a calming effect." ~ Hugh Prather (1938- ) U.S. author & counselor Next time

Strengths & Liabilities, Personal

2010-12-04T17:54:00.002-05:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™"Your Strengths Can Turn into Liabilities"by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™) 1 What are your principal strengths? You're wise to be very clear about what they are because they complement your value. And you'll usually have more than one!Call it too much of a good thing, if you will! But, when you overuse one of your strengths, use one exclusively or use any

Wordle Cloud Examples

2010-06-29T14:17:00.002-04:00

City of Wimps by Jonathan Kay Only in Toronto could isolated spasms of political protest drive a whole population into a state of collective hysteriaYou'll find a Wordle for the following article at http://is.gd/d9246When I was covering the riots at the Summit of The Americas in Quebec City eight years ago, the most useful data came through my nose: If I smelled tear gas in the air, I would

Love's Power ...A New Approach to Stress Management

2010-06-18T08:36:00.000-04:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™The Power of Loveby: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™)The Beatles were right! "All we need is love!"That's because love is the most powerful force in the universe ...in your home, your workplace and in your neighbourhood. Recurring research proves it.For you business people who doubt my linking the words 'love' and 'workplace', here's what one top management

Breakthrough Thinking

2010-06-11T17:29:00.002-04:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™"Breakthrough Thinking® ...Adding Distinctive Value To Your Business & Life"by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™) Your Challenge"Change is constant and inevitable. Improvement and growth are optional!" ~ gfp '42™Every day, in service centers, offices, factories and homes, people try to solve problems. Yet, more often than not, their "solutions" are

Industrial Wind Turbines ...Not Green

2010-06-09T10:47:00.006-04:00

The Trouble with Industrial Wind Turbinesby: Michael SpencleyIndustrial Wind Turbines (ITWs) are not just a "green-washed" tax grab by governments. They are a real problem in many community areas ...including:IWTs are not 'green'. (Spain's CO2 emissions are up 50% with its subsidized "green jobs" program.)IWTs do not create jobs. (2.2 jobs were destroyed for every so-called “green job” created in

A Huge Interpersonal Communication Problem

2010-06-04T20:44:00.004-04:00

Another Patton Associates S-M-A-R-TBriefing™“The Dangers of Billy-Goating”by: Gary F. Patton (gfp '42™)Might you be using a word repeatedly that is interfering with your ability to communicate effectively? The dangerous word to which I refer is ‘but’. This little word can severely damage your oral communication as well as your letter, e-mail or Blog/Web site writing.You'll hopefully permit me to

2010-06-02T16:20:00.007-04:00

Adverse Health Effects & Industrial Wind TurbinesBy: Carmen Krogh A Snapshot · From Health Canada: ‘…there are peer reviewed scientific articles indicating that wind turbines may have an adverse impact on human health.’[1] · Not every one gets sick. However, from a population stand point, those at risk include: healthy people; people with pre-existing health problems.[2] ·

Iran's is a Dangerous Regime

2010-02-15T17:47:00.005-05:00

February 11, 2010 marked the 31st anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.Some of you are old enough to remember the terrifying, daily headlines about the threats to the lives of the Americans who were kept hostage by Iranian terrorists in the U.S.'s own Embassy ...for months after the riots broke out in Tehran.Remember an Embassy is a place of safety and refuge for foreigners in civilized, and

Virtual Boyfriend / Girlfriend Anyone?

2008-11-23T18:36:00.006-05:00

Have you thought maybe, just maybe, that Web 2.0, despite its purported relation-promoting interactivity is reducing people's personal interaction skills ...particularly those of GenYs?Might Web 2.0 be turning you and old into relational cripples in real interpersonal situations? Worry on, then! For you will be sure to find scary, as I do, the new rage sweeping Japan's teenage girls.Webkare, Web

Have You Tweet, Tweeted Today?

2008-09-19T11:07:00.015-04:00

No I'm not asking if you listened to the birds today. Or sung in the shower or somewhere. One 'Tweets' when they send a message to the 'Tweetverse' using 'Twitter'. And for those of you who think I'm kidding using these 'cutesy' terms, Twitter has a whole vocabulary, and even a 'Twictionary' of its own.Twitter is a two-year-old, free micro-blogging site that is racking up high-profile enthusiasts

Seniors Tap into Texting

2008-08-03T07:47:00.007-04:00

What do you think about the title of the above article from the August 1st Washington Post here? Is this your experience?I'm one of the supposed 50% of those over 65 who have a cell Phone. And one of the only 2% who have a PDA. And I'm not texting. I use the phone, e-mail and three different social networks ...FaceBook, FriendFeed, Linked-in, Plaxo and Twitter.Why do I need to thumb on a ity-bity

Does Henry Morgentaler Deserve the Order of Canada?

2008-07-05T13:12:00.006-04:00

Quick, name one thing that's more contentious in Canada than abortion? Varying political views you might answer? Or religion? Or how to approach terrorism?All these may be inappropriate in 'polite company' some may argue. But, they all seem to pale in contentiousness beside the question of whether or not one agrees that a fertilized egg in the womb is a incipient human being and to cause that

The "greening" of Canada

2008-06-21T17:25:00.007-04:00

With considerable fanfare the Liberal Party of Canada announced it's new "Carbon Tax" on June 20, 2008. It will serve as the core of Mr. Dion's platform for the next Federal election in 2009.You'll be hit with a flood of Liberal propaganda about it over the coming weeks and months leading up to the coming election.What's a carbon tax all about? Is it good for Canada's economy? Will it help us

Might Global Warming Be an Attack on the Traditional Family?

2008-06-10T10:46:00.005-04:00

How do you feel about the threat of 'Global Warming'? How about abortion and population control? And what about the so-called threat to the traditional family? The lunacy of the 'left'? Or the 'right'?No matter what your views might be on one or all of these important subjects, be prepared to exercise your emotions as you read the column by Mr. Don Feder called "Global Warming - Left's Latest

Is Canada Really A Wallflower at UN Dance?

2008-05-22T18:43:00.005-04:00

What do you think about the U.N.? How about our participation in it? Might you think we should have pushed harder for a so-called 'coveted seat' on the UN Security Council ...despite the various costs to Canada, it's reputation and the values of many of it's citizens?Well, Lynda Hurst lamented we should have in her news feature in the Toronto Star on May 20th. She extensively quoted Paul

Chuck Norris Takes On Oprah

2008-03-12T11:34:00.011-04:00

"For years, Chuck Norris has been a vigilante for justice, rounding up the bad guys in various films and TV shows such as 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. Recently, he embarked on a whole new crusade – challenging TV’s resident daytime diva, Oprah Winfrey. In a WorldNetDaily exclusive commentary this week, Norris authored 'Oprah’s New Easter', addressing her recent and ongoing promotion of spiritual

"The Shack"

2008-02-23T16:15:00.012-05:00

Have you read an incredible book lately? One that makes you tingle? I just finished doing so. And I want to recommend The Shack to you ...unconditionally!The Shack is a Christian book written by a Canadian Follower of Jesus.Three of this book's many endorsements will tell you more, more concisely than I can. And they're from people with more influence to motivate you than I have: "When the

Frustrated by Those Who Change Their E-Mail Address More Often Than You Do Your Underwear?

2007-12-01T10:49:00.002-05:00

If you are, take heart! Your salvation is at hand!Throughout e-mail's evolution, it has maintained two distinct differences from the systems it seeks to supplant. Unlike the telephone, there is no so-called, master directory of e-mail addresses. And unlike snail mail system, once you change addresses, messages are not forwarded to a new location.There is a request in the U.S. before the

Stem Cell Research Breakthrough

2007-11-29T21:11:00.004-05:00

For those of you who may not have seen the announcement in your local paper, there has been a confirmed breakthrough in this morally "dicey" area. It does not seem to be part of a campaign to raise funds for further research as too many of these kind of announcements seem to be.A group of researchers announced that they had "...successfully reprogrammed human skin cells into cells

So, What's The Big Deal About Illegal Immigration?

2007-11-27T17:57:00.001-05:00

You may change your mind or become more concerned, depending on your current opinion, after reading this short article.In the U.S., illegal immigration is currently a hotly debated topic. In Canada, my country, it's a big yawn issue for the majority of us ...yet still a significant problem.Dr. Douglass is an American, self-labeled politically-incorrect, medical writer. Below is Dr. Douglass'

Should You Guard Your Children Against This Movie?

2007-11-17T19:17:00.001-05:00

Heard about the new movie, "The Golden Compass" yet? Set to be released worldwide on December 7th. as part of Hollywood's Christmas offering, the buzz is building.Before buying into the marketing hype though, you may wish to do a little research about this movie yourself ...certainly before taking or letting your kid(s) go and see it.Here's how one plot summary writer, Tom Aylward-Nally,

Homosexuality: What's all the fuss?

2007-11-03T17:54:00.002-04:00

Do you think and feel that Christians focus too much on only one of what the Bible calls sins? Do we spend too much time and energy reacting to homosexuality in society? Does this result in us being labeled as "homophobes" rather than "pro-moralists"?Alternatively, does the stance taken by, what some call, moral relativists demand that Christians focus on this issue above all other "sins". Is

I'M BACK

2007-10-26T14:34:00.000-04:00

In the famous words of Scissorhands: "I'mmmm baaaack!" After a lengthy absence, during which I have been reassessing Blogging generally, I will be reposting to "Me, Myself and Mine!" on an regular basis.I look forward to interacting with your comments on what I have to say.

Why Do Atheists Often Have The Last Say?

2007-10-25T21:52:00.002-04:00

Good question, eh? (I use "Eh" in my writing to help people remember that I am a 'Canuk' ('Canadian' for my still ignorant readers from or in other lands).It's a good question because it's often true. True anyways when it comes to Christians defending what they believe. I'll let representatives of other faiths speak for themselves. I'm a Follower of Jesus. I've only experienced us too often

Some Judges Believe Your Children Are The Property of the State

2005-11-10T15:00:00.000-05:00

Recently a powerful U.S. Circuit court ruled against parental control over what their children can be taught in school.The court held that public schools can expose American children to any depravity, can erotically indoctrinate them, can sexualize them when they're barely out of diapers - and parents can have no say in the matter.The case involved a questionnaire distributed to 7- to-10

12 Things I Know For Sure

2005-10-16T21:10:00.000-04:00

Can You Get Avian Flu from the Vaccine?

2005-10-15T15:34:00.001-04:00

The Centres for Disease Control in Alanta, Georgia has announced that there is a 50% death rate from the Avian Flu once it is contracted ...with no known immunity.Did you know that between 1988 and 1995, the U.S. Government has paid out $57,589,828.07 to individuals and the families of individuals who were killed or maimed by vaccinations? You can read about it at this governement site and this

A Very Tall Mountie

2005-10-11T17:26:00.000-04:00

I live next to the Guildwood Inn, a large public park managed by the City of Toronto.Recently, I attended an open air event there.This entertainer was wonderfully creative and made my day!

"On Getting Older" by Author Unknown

2005-09-27T22:10:00.000-04:00

"One of the many things nobody ever tells you about middle age is that it's such a nice change from being young." -- Dorothy Canfield Fisher, 1879-1958, American novelist and young people's writer This post is dedicated to all those who feel the last stage of life creeping up on them. We are wise to recognize that we can't stop it! We can, however, ensure we do our best to enjoy every moment that

Review: “Wicca's Charm: Understanding the Spiritual Hunger Behind the Rise of Modern Witchcraft and Pagan Spirituality” by Catherine Edwards Sande

2005-09-24T17:49:00.000-04:00

Earlier this week, TownHall.com On Books & Publications carried the following, interesting book review. According to the reviewer, “Wicca's Charm” provides a timely guide for confused parents and others attempting to relate to the neo-pagans in their lives. The book discusses the power of the witchcraft practiced by self-styled witches. It also

"Fine Line Revealed Between Creativity and Insanity" By Ker Than

2005-09-21T17:59:00.000-04:00

Have you sometimes wondered whether a friend is brilliant or batty? Well they may be both. For some time, there has been a commonly held belief that there is only a fine line between creativity and insanity. A small group of people known as "schizotypes" may essentially live on that line. It is amazing how much of the forward progress made in history has been by

My God-Incident

2005-09-18T14:44:00.000-04:00

There are jokes told about God speaking to us when we are simply flipping through the Bible while pondering an issue. Have you ever wondered about whether it really happens? I have! No longer will I wonder. For today, it happened to me! During my Quiet Time this morning, I was reading an excellent little booklet from RBC Ministries, in their 'Discovery Series'. It is called "Praying with

Impractical Christianity by Peter K. Nelson

2005-09-14T17:05:00.000-04:00

Many North American Jesus Followers have a big problem! They misunderstand what the Bible says about spiritual growth. This is the thesis of Peter Nelson, a Bible School teacher, in his article below. I agree with most of what he shares below. Hopefully, you will find it thought-provoking as I did. Now here’s Peter … Faith really begins to make a difference when it stops 'working.'

"Get Out of Your Knowledge-Cage and Keep Learning" by Nick Usborne

2005-08-31T00:58:00.000-04:00

I subscribe to about fifty e-mail newsletters. They cover a wide variety of subjects in which I am interested. The new learning I pick up daily invigorates me. It assists me to live my life passionately to the full ...forever. It also gives me useful material to share in my coaching and teaching practices.One of the newsletters I read is "Excess Voice". It is about writing online by Nick Usborne,

Why North Americans Get So Sick, Suffer So Much, and Die Too Soon!

2005-08-30T21:40:00.000-04:00

I started reading the 'hot' new wellness book, "The China Study" by Colin Campbell, during my professional development reading time this morning. Its cover jacket purports to provide the definitive, scientific answers to the above questions.So far in my reading, Campbell, who is a world renowned scientist, has lived up to the cover's billing. In fact, I'm excited by what I am learning because it

Shorten Long URLs

2005-08-27T12:22:00.000-04:00

Shorten Long URLs:"I send out URLs of interesting articles and sites to friends all the time. But sometimes, those URLs are about..."

"More Effective Decision Making"

2005-08-23T19:55:00.000-04:00

Life comes with difficult challenges, but individuals can take steps to solve problems more efficiently. There are five, key steps according to University of Alabama at Birmingham clinical psychologist Timothy Elliott, Ph.D.. These were reported by NewsWise earlier today. Hopefully, you will find them as helpful as did I. Here are Elliott’s five steps. I’ve suggested a sixth for your

"The Crucible of Disgrace" ...A book review of "Charles W. Colson: A Life Redeemed" by Jonathon Aitkin

2005-08-09T19:30:00.000-04:00

A new biography of Charles Colson shows a flawed and gifted man.Reviewed by Cindy Crosby Charles W. Colson:A Life Redeemed by Jonathan AitkenWaterBrook Press CAN or U.S. "Almost 30 years after Watergate, former FBI official Mark Felt (aka "Deep Throat") brought the story back to the headlines. In June he admitted he leaked information that instigated the downfall of President

Joshua Caleb Medwedyk ...One Of My Legacies

2005-07-27T16:20:00.000-04:00

This is my & Karen's newest Grandson, fourth grandchild, and the newest arrow in Shawna & Jim's quiver, shortly after his birth.You can discover how he got his name in my July 26, 2005 post below."Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;

More of My Legacy

2005-07-27T10:34:00.000-04:00

So little Joshua does not stand alone in your mind's-eye, here (r to l) are his two sisters, (Jade, 6 & Alannah, 2) and brother, (Dustyn, 4) who arrived before him. And will always stand behind him and be there for him!For me, this is what life is all about ...family, other relationships, and love.Now It's Your Turn!: What is most important in your life? What does family mean to you? (My 'Comment

A Grandad's Sense About His Grandson's Name

2005-07-26T13:20:00.000-04:00

Joshua Caleb Medwedyk, my fourth Grandchild, entered the world noisily and healthily on Friday, July 8, 2005 at about 7:30 a.m. He was cute at birth as you can see better in my July 27th post. I find this sometimes is abnormal with brand-new babies …whether boys or girls. For example, Shawna, Joshua's mother and our only daughter, had a distinctly yellow, prune-like countenance at birth because

“Miller's Bolt: A Modern Business Parable” by Thomas Stirr

2005-07-25T12:37:00.000-04:00

This book has the potential to positively change your life by giving you the ability to change another's attitude toward you. How and what we think is more powerful than many of us realize according to Stirr, postmodern science and the ancients.Miller's Bolt is a fun read and a wonderful parable. It is the fictional story of a top-notch manager who is on the edge of being fired. For, although Jim

Problems with 'The Prayer of Jabez' by Berit Kjos

2005-07-23T16:48:00.000-04:00

This is a provocative and thought-provoking article. Hopefully you will find it as interesting as I did.This is a controversial issue.What do you think and how do you feel? My comment section is open for you. I will respond.

"Optimizing personal giving in the context of Third World realities"

2005-07-12T14:10:00.000-04:00

As a Follower of Jesus, an article I read recently has prompted me to prayerfully struggle with this question:"How would Jesus have me respond to His commands to help the poor (e.g. Matthew 25:31-46) and optimize my giving in the context of the fact that He has told us the poor will always be with us (Matthew 26:11, Mark 14:11 & John 12:8 ...3 of the 4 Gospels) and that my and global aid funds

My my Blog

2005-07-01T21:16:00.000-04:00

Why Patton Associates Blog?Well, for now, it will be my personal space. I will use it as a place to share ideas, random thoughts, resource URLs, etc., quickly with those who may drop by or use my web feed.As I become more familiar with the medium, I may evolve it to other purposes.

"Are Children Used As Human Sacrifices?"

2005-06-27T10:42:00.000-04:00

This is a thought-provoking article, on which I commented. It ties the present to the past.What do you think and how do you feel about what Ken or I wrote? My comment section is open for you. I will respond.

Why Me, Myself and Mine?

2005-05-30T21:11:00.000-04:00

Well, for now, it will be my personal space. I will use it as a place to share ideas, random thoughts, resouces URLs, etc., quickly.As I become more familiar with the medium, I may evolve it to other purposes.

"Emerge and Restore: Tears by Neal Whitlow"

2005-05-14T20:07:00.000-04:00

This is a powerfully written piece by an engaging guy on which I commented.Be prepared to shed a tear with the writer! Neal writes about a very sensinitive issue within the Body of Christ right now.What do you think and how do you feel about what Neal or I wrote? My comment section is open to you. I will respond.