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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 November, 2009 The Little Engine That Could. I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 November, 2008 We have a winner! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 9, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 November, 2008 Contest! ► June (3) ► May (7) ► April (4) ► March (5) ► February (7) ► January (8) ▼ 2008 (215) ► December (3) ▼ November (6) Can you afford not to take a vacation? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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OCTOBER 18, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 October, 2008 Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro This is a guest post from JEM over at [link]. I hope you enjoy her article. Earlier in this article, I shared three tips to keep in mind while networking. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 5, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 April, 2010 When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I like this particular article it gives me an additional input in the information a round the world. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© April 09, 2010 Jakob said.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2008

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) report that, “some 10 million American men – fully 7 percent of the male population – either cannot distinguish red from green, or see red and green differently from most people. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. 1 Watson, Jane, J.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? After reading the article on the "remote clicker", which is what I used to call it, I asked John in the cubicle beside me. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day. Lets enjoy our day together.© Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized.

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MAY 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 May, 2009 Go with your gut feeling! Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 August, 2010 Pass it on. I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© We dont know what we dont know. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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APRIL 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 April, 2009 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 February, 2010 We did it Canada! Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 February, 2010 Dealing in real time. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© I like to work with fixed dates. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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JANUARY 23, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 January, 2010 I gave at the office Years ago when I was a child, I would canvass door to door with my sister for a charity for cancer research. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) report that, “some 10 million American men – fully 7 percent of the male population – either cannot distinguish red from green, or see red and green differently from most people. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. 1 Watson, Jane, J.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2009 Different spellings: British, Canadian and American I was proofing a document the other day, but since Ive been reading documents from the United States and Canada, I couldnt remember if behaviorial was the American or the Canadian spelling. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 October, 2009 A twelve step program to survive as an Admin My grandson has started walking. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© the next day! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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MARCH 13, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 March, 2010 Are you prepared? Great article! Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 18 September, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia: The City that Smiles I recently arrived in Atlanta, Georgia to attend OfficeArrow s Lift Summit on Social Media. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© It was an amazing conference. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 12, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 July, 2010 Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgate, 2010 Stevie® Award winner Lynn Holgate, an Executive Assistant at High Performance Technologies, Inc. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JULY 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 2 July, 2010 We dont know what we dont know We really dont know what we dont know do we? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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AUGUST 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 August, 2009 Nice ways to say, "Hurry up!" Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© I hate waiting! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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JUNE 4, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 June, 2010 Playing nice in the sandbox When I was younger I had a bicycle with a chain that would skip a link after about ten pedals and then it would fall off. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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MAY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 May, 2010 Whose meeting is it anyway? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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MAY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 May, 2010 Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time Assistants are in contact with other assistants on a daily basis. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? I wrote an article awhile back called On the Outside Looking In. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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JUNE 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 June, 2009 A funny thing happened on the way to the office. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© Colour Coding Works.

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JUNE 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 June, 2009 Colour Coding Works. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Lets enjoy our day together.© I have never been a fan of colour coding, until recently.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. I love to write, as you have probably noticed in some of my blog articles, so I try to keep that in mind and keep my e-mails short, but sometimes you need a little more information. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. My purpose in posting this article is to bring this topic up for anyone who is strugging with this problem or knows of someone who is. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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