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- Toro unveils 3 models of compact, 2-stage snow throwers
Toro introduced three new models of snowblowers in its Power Max line to address the need for compact, two-stage snow throwers, according to this article. The gasoline-powered snow throwers come with durable one-piece frames, four-stroke Briggs & Stratton engines and an anti-clog feature. Consumer Reports
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- Crisis-management tips from Mayor Mike
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offered a master class in crisis management this week as superstorm Sandy hit the Big Apple, writes Scott Eblin. Bloomberg projected quiet confidence, was highly visible and was utterly consistent in his message. However, Bloomberg's pre-storm messaging, which at times downplayed the threat to New Yorkers, did come in for criticism. EblinGroup.com/Next Level Blog
(10/30), Gothamist (New York)
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- Character-based leadership requires accountability, authenticity
Character-based leaders realize "that leadership is not about you, but about the people you lead, and you are here to help them by serving them compassionately, and from a loving heart," writes Georgia Feiste of Collaborative Transitions Coaching. Character-based leadership involves taking responsibility and being authentic, she writes. LeadChangeGroup.com
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- Lawmaker pushes to add $12 billion in disaster-relief spending
Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., plans to introduce a bill that would provide an additional $12 billion for disaster relief. "We cannot do it on the cheap. Congress must step up and provide the federal resources this emergency requires," he said. A spokeswoman for Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, called the move "premature." The Hill/On the Money blog
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- The agony and the ecstasy of competitive eating
Competitive eating has a dedicated fan base, with some devotees hero-worshiping the best eaters and cheering as contestants pack away dozens of sandwiches, hot dogs, cupcakes and wontons at a sitting. "It's not pretty. But it is beautiful," aficionado Sam Barclay says. GQ
(11/2012)
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