Fred Harteis News & Articles

“I sent out a blast fax to 700 physicians in the Youngstown area offering to give it away if they just come pick it up,” said Mr. Stefanak, the health commissioner of Mahoning County, Ohio, which includes Youngstown. So far, he said, there have been few takers.

Two years ago, the nation was plagued by a severe shortage of flu shots, with huge ... more »

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Friday, December 15

Fred Harteis News - Greg Duncan Laurie Duncan Holiday Wishes

by M Carter on Fri 15 Dec 2006 10:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Greg Duncan and IBO Association” What is ‘Merry Christmas in English is ‘Joyeux Noel’ in French and ‘Feliz Navidad’ in Spanish. No matter the language, we extend best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and holiday season.

Christmas Favorites From Gregg Duncan and Laurie Duncan:

On December 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Christ. By the year 336, the Christian church in Rome observed the Feast of the Nativity on December 25. At that time, Christmas coincided ...   more »

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Thursday, December 14

Fred Harteis News Articles -Bush Consults With Pentagon on Iraq

by M Carter on Thu 14 Dec 2006 10:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - President Bush said today that he would not be “rushed” into deciding on a new course of action in Iraq, and that United States troops would not leave the country “before the job is done” and Iraq is free and stable.

“We’re not going to give up,” Mr. Bush said at the Pentagon, after discussing the Iraq situation with senior Defense Department officials and military leaders. “The stakes are too high, and the consequences too great.”

While Mr. Bush said he and the ...   more »

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Wednesday, December 13

Fred Harteis News - Billy Florence Peggy Florence, Team Work

by M Carter on Wed 13 Dec 2006 10:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Billy Florence & Peggy Florence, “When building a team for a winning sports season, for business or charity each person can bring a unique talent or skill that makes the end result work better than any of the people or “ingredients” could offer separately. As this story explains…”

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence Team Work Wisdom Favorite

When complimented on her flaky and moist homemade biscuits, the head of the school cafeteria explained to the parent, “Just consider what goes into the making ...   more »

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Tuesday, December 12

Fred Harteis News Articles- Bush Begins Round of Talks on Iraq

by M Carter on Tue 12 Dec 2006 07:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - President Bush traveled to the State Department today as part of a round of consultations over how to reshape Iraq policy, saying that it was important that “when I do speak to the American people, they will know that I have listened to all aspects of government.”

He was scheduled to meet this afternoon with five experts in military and foreign affairs, four of whom have expressed deep skepticism about the recommendations issued last week by the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. On Tuesday, he ...   more »

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Monday, December 11

Fred Harteis News: Colombo DiSalvatore - Reflecting On Actions

by M Carter on Mon 11 Dec 2006 09:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Colombo DiSalvatore, “One important skill for leaders to develop is reflective thinking. Tom Malone, president of Milliken provides an excellent case study on this.”

DiSalvatore Leadership Favorite:

“I played football in college. I wasn’t very big-only 150 pounds-and I wasn’t very good. I got hurt a lot. I broke my arm once, my neck once, and my nose six times. When I tell people about it, they always ask me, ‘Why did you keep doing it?’ ...   more »

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Sunday, December 10

Fred Harteis News Articles - Iraqi President Calls U.S. Security Training a Failure

by M Carter on Sun 10 Dec 2006 05:39 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - President Jalal Talabani said Sunday that the American program to train Iraq’s military and police, a cornerstone of the American enterprise in Iraq, was a failure.

He also rejected proposals to increase the number of American combat troops in advisory positions within the Iraqi Army, saying it was tantamount to surrendering control of the military to the Americans.

“What have they done so far in training the army and the police?” the president said during a news conference here. “What they ...   more »

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Saturday, December 9

Fred Harteis News - Randy Haugen : We Important Word

by M Carter on Sat 09 Dec 2006 08:18 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Randy Haugen, “The word that gets the least amount accomplished when working with people is “I.” Words like ‘thank you’ and ‘what’s your opinion?’ will accomplish much more. “

Randy Haugen Leadership Favorite: Words

The least important word:

            I (gets the least amount done)

The most important word:

            We (gets the most amount done)

The two most important words:

            Thank You

The three most important words:

            All is forgiven

The four most important words:

            What is your ...   more »

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Friday, December 8

Fred Harteis News Articles - Bush Expresses Caution on Key Points in Iraq Panel's Report

by M Carter on Fri 08 Dec 2006 09:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - President Bush moved quickly on Thursday to distance himself from the central recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group: pulling back all combat brigades over the next 15 months and direct talks with Iran and Syria.

One day after the independent panel rocked Washington with its bleak assessment of conditions in Iraq, Mr. Bush met at the White House with his closest ally in the war, Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain. The president said afterward that the United States needs ...   more »

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Thursday, December 7

Fred Harteis News- Randy Haugen : Change Before Adversity Requires It

by M Carter on Thu 07 Dec 2006 09:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Randy Haugen, “The time to dig a well is before we are thirsty. This applies to choose change before it is forced on us.”

Randy Haugen Quick Quote Favorite

  “Adversity is often the window of opportunity for change. Few people or organizations want to change when there is prosperity and peace. Major changes are often precipitated by necessity.” - Leith Anderson

About Randy Haugen and Valerie Haugen

Investor Randy Haugen, owns Haugen Corporation. He is a part owner ...   more »

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Wednesday, December 6

Fred Harteis News - Maliki Seeks Regional Talks on Stabilizing Iraq

by M Carter on Wed 06 Dec 2006 09:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki said Tuesday that he would send envoys to neighboring countries to plan a conference on Iraq, adding momentum to calls for a regional approach to quelling the increasingly anarchic war here.

Such a proposal is already gaining attention in the United States, where the Iraq Study Group, headed by former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, is expected to recommend on Wednesday that the American government approach Iran and Syria to seek their aid in ending the Iraq...   more »

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Tuesday, December 5

Fred Harteis News - Florence, Kindness Commentary

by M Carter on Tue 05 Dec 2006 09:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Billy Florence, “John Boyle O’Reilly poem is profound in it’s impact and provides an excellent commentary on kindness.   “Each of us decides which one is true for us,” adds Rich Florence.

“What is real good?”

I asked in a musing mood;

“Order,” said the law court;

“Knowledge,” said the school;

“Truth,” said the wise man;

“Pleasure,” said the fool;

“Love,” said the maiden;

“Beauty,” said the page;

“Freedom,” said the dreamer;

“Home,” said the sage;

“Fame,” said the soldier;...   more »

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Monday, December 4

Fred Harteis News Articles- Supreme Court Case Focuses on Race and Schools

by M Carter on Mon 04 Dec 2006 07:39 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - Seattle’s “open choice” program to promote racial balance in its high schools encountered skepticism in the Supreme Court today in arguments of great interest to educators across the country.

Michael Madden, the school district’s lawyer, insisted that the Seattle plan was so “narrowly tailored” as to be acceptable, even though some students are admittedly assigned, based on race, to schools they did not choose. Mr. Madden told the justices that Seattle students who do not get the schools they want are “not being ...   more »

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Sunday, December 3

Fred Harties XS Energy Caffine Free

by M Carter on Sun 03 Dec 2006 07:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News - Healthy Drink Review: “The Rootbeer Blast XS Energy Drink was so popular, introducing a caffeine-free version just made sense,” says Fred Harteis. And it is available exclusively from our members, powered by Quixtar. “This sugar-free burst of energy captures the flavor of the Old West,” notes Linda Harteis

“Like the original, Caffeine-free Rootbeer Blast captures the classic flavor of the sasparilla root, the source of the Old West’s first true root beer,” adds Linda Harteis.

“XS Caffeine-free Rootbeer Blast is loaded with ...   more »

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Saturday, December 2

Fred Harteis News Articles -Next Chairman for Intelligence Opposed War

by M Carter on Sat 02 Dec 2006 03:00 PM EST

Fred Harteis News Articles - Representative Nancy Pelosi, the incoming House speaker, sent a strong new signal on Friday that Democrats intend to confront the White House by naming a Texas congressman who opposed the war in Iraq as the next chairman of the House intelligence committee.

This choice, of Representative Silvestre Reyes to head one of Congress’s most important committees, ended weeks of closed-door lobbying and public posturing among Democrats who had been competing for the post. By choosing Mr. Reyes, a former Border Patrol agent and Vietnam ...   more »

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