Who has the most dangerous jobs in America? Police officers? Firefighters? Loggers? How about healthcare workers?
Time to take the plunge?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
I’ll never forget my first encounter with the high diving board at Sherman Park pool.
The Babysitter Problem
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2014
It took me decades to unravel, but I think I finally figured out why my parents had nine children.
Trouble with success
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
As my dear mother used to say, it’s a rare cloud that doesn’t offer some kind of silver lining.
Inching toward success
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2014
Our brand new year is already into its second month. So chances are fairly good you have been exposed to more than a few suggestions from the success gurus.
Getting lost in the fog
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2013
I was hoping to get clear answers about the sector’s future at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry’s regional meeting last month in San Diego. I did, but...
Silly season in full bloom
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
The Democrats and Republicans have wrapped up their conventions. Labor Day has passed. Cable TV is on a 24/7 news cycle. And unprecedented funding is flowing into this year’s campaigns.
The big picture: Committee hardly super
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2011
Members of Congress used to have a foolproof way of dealing with controversial problems: They’d appoint a commission to look into them.
Sky’s falling? No biggie
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
When I joined this magazine 21 years ago, one of my first assignments was to cover a state convention. It was a real eye-opener.
Job one: More workers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2011
Much of the recent economic news has been fairly grim. Rating agencies downgraded our nation’s credit score — and the value of some of the industry’s top chains.