http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Life would not be the same if you did not trust strangers. For instance, when you eat out you trust that the cook has washed his or her hands after using the bathroom. When you send your kids off on the school bus you need to trust that the driver is competent. When you drive your car you have t...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~530004.aspx10/5/2008 4:44:26 PMBarry Witonsky Life would not be the same if you did not trust strangers. For instance, when you eat out you trust that the cook has washed his or her hands after using the bathroom. When you send your kids off on the school bus you need to trust that the driver is competent. When you drive your car you have t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~529998.aspx10/5/2008 4:38:00 PMBarry Witonsky Why am I a Rockies fan? I'm a Rockies fan because the Rockies always give it their best and when things look a little bad, who cares. It's only a game. When Garret Atkins was playing 1st he made a error when the ball went threw his legs. So in the dugout, Jorge De La Rosa went over and talk...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Sports/Local-Sports/Blog~512162.aspx8/23/2008 3:15:44 PMBarry Witonsky I've been an active investor for about a year and half now and have made and lost thousands. At one point I was up as much as 40% but then a company I was invested in was raided by the FBI with guns drawn; didn't see that one coming. Bye bye $6,000. So in these ups and downs I try to learn...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~458623.aspx4/20/2008 8:28:31 AMBarry Witonsky I've been an active investor for about a year and half now and have made and lost thousands. At one point I was up as much as 40% but then a company I was invested in was raided by the FBI with guns drawn; didn't see that one coming. Bye bye $6,000. So in these ups and downs I try to learn thi...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~451244.aspx4/3/2008 5:15:12 PMBarry Witonsky And Why did no one realize the USS Indianapolis was missing July 30th 1945? Have you ever been part of a project where everyone did what they were supposed to but the project still failed? If you have, the problem was probably not with the people involved, but likely due to the system neede...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~341297.aspx7/30/2007 8:55:36 PMBarry Witonsky And Why did no one realize the USS Indianapolis was missing July 30th 1945 ? Have you ever been part of a project where everyone did what they were supposed to but the project still failed? If you have, the problem was probably not with the people involved, but likely due to the system n...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Tax-Tips-Advice/Blog~341294.aspx7/30/2007 8:53:30 PMBarry Witonsky Whoever said you are what you drive most definitely did not drive a minivan. And if the saying 'you are what drive' is true, then minivan owners are probably very self conscious. Why would that be? Minivans are useful and downright practical. They are economical, can transport a load of...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~330759.aspx7/5/2007 12:14:57 PMBarry Witonsky Whoever said you are what you drive most definitely did not drive a minivan. And if the saying 'you are what drive' is true, then minivan owners are probably very self conscious. Why would that be? Minivans are useful and downright practical. They are economical, can transport a load of kid...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~330195.aspx7/3/2007 8:24:51 PMBarry Witonsky For the Guys; By Barry Witonsky Just as you would prepare answers for a presentation with your boss, you should also prepare answers to questions your wife or girlfriend may ask. With your significant other preparation may be more important because you won't know in advance when you will ne...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~320626.aspx6/12/2007 9:58:40 PMBarry Witonsky For the Guys; By Barry Witonsky Just as you would prepare answers for a presentation with your boss, you should also prepare answers to questions your wife or girlfriend may ask. With your significant other preparation may be more important because you won't know in advance when you will ne...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~320625.aspx6/12/2007 9:55:19 PMBarry Witonsky I've been trying to get a new product launched and we're coming to the deadline. I've been holding meetings and getting people to meet their commitments and address any gaps or things we missed. The marketing materials are ready; pricing is set and launch announcements are ready to go. The deal ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~301224.aspx4/29/2007 8:40:25 AMBarry Witonsky I've been trying to get a new product launched and we're coming to the deadline. I've been holding meetings and getting people to meet their commitments and address any gaps or things we missed. The marketing materials are ready; pricing is set and launch announcements are ready to go. The de...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Tax-Tips-Advice/Blog~301223.aspx4/29/2007 8:38:18 AMBarry Witonsky All companies have a lingo that is used to convey information. In one sense these phrases and acronyms are humorous but in another way they are key to understanding what is being communicated. If you are new at a company, the faster you can learn the lingo the faster you will fit in but while le...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Tax-Tips-Advice/Blog~286526.aspx3/29/2007 10:09:38 PMBarry Witonsky All companies have a lingo that is used to convey information. In one sense these phrases and acronyms are humorous but in another way they are key to understanding what is being communicated. If you are new at a company, the faster you can learn the lingo the faster you will fit in but while le...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Tax-Tips-Advice/Blog~286525.aspx3/29/2007 10:07:44 PMBarry Witonsky Fitting In When starting a new job, showing your skills is obviously critical but as important or even more important is learning how to fit in. You'll have to adapt to the company's way of doing things and interviews do not indicate how much adapting you will have to do. Your new colleague...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~185856.aspx2/20/2007 7:59:37 PMBarry Witonsky Fitting In When starting a new job, showing your skills is obviously critical but as important or even more important is learning how to fit in. You'll have to adapt to the company's way of doing things and interviews do not indicate how much adapting you will have to do. Your new colleague...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~185855.aspx2/20/2007 7:57:41 PMBarry Witonsky Project Development - Getting Past the No People Based on a distortion of true events. "So Bill , what projects can we get done this quarter?" asks the productive boss Joe . "You know sir I just heard some programmers are looking for something to work on. They're afraid that if they d...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~169088.aspx1/10/2007 7:10:58 PMBarry Witonsky Project Development - Getting Past the No People Based on a distortion of true events. "So Bill, what projects can we get done this quarter?" asks the productive boss Joe. "You know sir I just heard some programmers are looking for something to work on. They're afraid that if they don't do mor...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~169086.aspx1/10/2007 7:09:22 PMBarry Witonsky "I'm Joe and I'm a Product Manager", the help group replies in unison, "Hi Joe" "Hi dad, how was your day?" "Hmm, okay." "So Dad, you know Nate, his Dad is a cop and caught a bad guy today. What did you do today?" "Well I do important things and make sure things get done." "Oh, what did ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~153330.aspx11/21/2006 7:44:19 PMBarry Witonsky "I'm Joe and I'm a Product Manager", the help group replies in unison, "Hi Joe" "Hi dad, how was your day?" "Hmm, okay." "So Dad, you know Nate, his Dad is a cop and caught a bad guy today. What did you do today?" "Well I do important things and make sure things get done." "Oh, what did ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~153329.aspx11/21/2006 7:42:44 PMBarry Witonsky I'm not sure I learned any lessons from Jeff Skilling of Enron or Bernie Ebbers of MCI. If ever given the chance I'm sure I wouldn't steal millions like they did but at the pace I'm on, I'll never be given the chance either. So ethics at work means something a little different for me tha...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~138425.aspx10/16/2006 10:02:39 PMBarry Witonsky I'm not sure I learned any lessons from Jeff Skilling of Enron or Bernie Ebbers of MCI. If ever given the chance I'm sure I wouldn't steal millions like they did but at the pace I'm on, I'll never be given the chance either. So ethics at work means something a little different for me than what i...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~138424.aspx10/16/2006 10:00:41 PMBarry Witonsky See if you can tell which of these questions pertains to dating and which to interviewing for a job. I thought she liked me, why hasn't she called? Would it make me look desperate to call? Should I call her, is it early? Did I miss an email or a voice mail? Weren't we supposed to see each other...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~125502.aspx9/14/2006 8:24:57 PMBarry Witonsky See if you can tell which of these questions pertains to dating and which to interviewing for a job. I thought she liked me, why hasn't she called? Would it make me look desperate to call? Should I call her, is it early? Did I miss an email or a voice mail? Weren't we supposed to see each other...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Personal-Finance/Blog~125499.aspx9/14/2006 8:21:32 PMBarry Witonsky An exact definition of stress may differ slightly from person to person and for each definition, there may be different reactions such as becoming 'stressed out', getting knots in your stomach, working late or becoming irritable. When I feel these symptoms, I reach for a pen and pad. When stre...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~116365.aspx8/21/2006 9:15:25 PMBarry Witonsky An exact definition of stress may differ slightly from person to person and for each definition, there may be different reactions such as becoming 'stressed out', getting knots in your stomach, working late or becoming irritable. When I feel these symptoms, I reach for a pen and pad. When stre...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~116364.aspx8/21/2006 9:13:47 PMBarry Witonsky We consciously or unconsciously want to control the future I often prepare my morning the night before by leaving breakfast items out and my workbag by the back door. Then when I come down in the morning I fully expect these things to be where I left them and if they are not, I find myself ge...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~107266.aspx7/26/2006 8:25:31 PMBarry Witonsky We consciously or unconsciously want to control the future I often prepare my morning the night before by leaving breakfast items out and my workbag by the back door. Then when I come down in the morning I fully expect these things to be where I left them and if they are not, I find myself ge...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~107264.aspx7/26/2006 8:23:29 PMBarry Witonsky Although I never sent the below letter to my boss I believe that over the years we have established its points which has led to a good working relationship. If and when I work for someone else I may send it to him or her to establish the ground-rules for our relationship sooner than otherwise po...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~101854.aspx7/6/2006 8:04:10 PMBarry Witonsky