Civility

Former Reagan Aide-Turned-Serial Entrepreneur Calls for a Return to Civility

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Incivility

Taking a close look at the significant challenges and disruptions facing American society, Civility Rules!

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  • Taking a close look at the significant challenges and disruptions facing American society, Civility Rules!
  • author, Shelby Scarbrough believes that fixing our national discourse isn't a policy position, but rather an individual responsibility.
  • In Scarbrough's view, civility is interwoven with humanity that the work of a civility practice is a journey, not a destination.
  • In the same way a golfer never stops working on their game, a civility practice as detailed in Civility Rules!

Business Leaders from Finance, Technology, Retail and Hospitality Call For Civility and Patience Ahead of The 2020 Election

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Articles, Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Democracy, Leadership

"As we prepare for the 2020 election, it is critical that Americans have confidence their votes will be counted.

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  • "As we prepare for the 2020 election, it is critical that Americans have confidence their votes will be counted.
  • Business leaders should promote patience and civility among employees, communities, and the American people.
  • The statement was organized by the Leadership Now Project, a membership organization of business leaders committed to protecting democracy.
  • And business leaders know that doing so is good business, too: stable, inclusive government leads to greater economic growth.

Five Keys to Stop Bad Arguments

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Articles, Human behavior, Linguistics, Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, Argument

That doesn't mean we should stop arguing, though, according to leaders at The Better Arguments Project.

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  • That doesn't mean we should stop arguing, though, according to leaders at The Better Arguments Project.
  • "The word 'argument' shouldn't be a bad word," says Eric Liu, director of the Aspen Institute and former White House speechwriter and deputy domestic policy adviser.
  • The only thing we should fear is the status quo, where unhealthy arguments will continue destroying civility, decency and the chance to thrive."
  • The Better Arguments Project resources are based on five principles to achieve civil conversations:
    The Better Arguments framework will be featured as a key theme at the Aspen Ideas Mini Fest Oct. 20-21.

Christopher A. Suarez, Esquire, to Receive the 2020 American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Data management, Other Philanthropy, Technology, Public policy, Government, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Courts, Legal, Security, Professional services, Other Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Philanthropy, Telecommunications, Software, University, Internet, Education, Foundation, Electronic design automation, Articles, Bar of England and Wales, American Inns of Court, Human behavior, Inns of Court, Civility, Giles Rich, Inn, Practice of law

Christopher A. Suarez is the 2020 winner of the American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition that promotes scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

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  • Christopher A. Suarez is the 2020 winner of the American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize , a writing competition that promotes scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.
  • The award, which includes $5000, recognizes Suarezs essay Disruptive Legal Technology, COVID-19, and Resilience in the Profession.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating this technological transformation, with lawyers now interviewing witnesses, conducting legal proceedings, and doing other work online from their homes.
  • He is active in the American Bar Association, Federal Circuit Bar Association, and the Giles S. Rich American Inn of Court.

Roblox Creates Free Digital Civility Curriculum; Launches Roblox Game as Engaging Tool for Educators to Teach Course Online

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Software, Internet, Other Education, Online, Technology, Electronic Games, Education, Entertainment, Articles, Civility, Etiquette, Habits, Popular culture, Roblox, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Curriculum, Scavenger Hunt

The curriculum also includes a new Roblox game called Digital Safety Scavenger Hunt , which teaches users how to spot unreliable information and stay safe online.

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  • The curriculum also includes a new Roblox game called Digital Safety Scavenger Hunt , which teaches users how to spot unreliable information and stay safe online.
  • The curriculum features six sessions (up to 20 hours of content), allowing educators to engage students in ongoing conversations to help develop long-term safety and civility skills.
  • The Digital Civility curriculum intertwines safety and civility lessons with STEM skills in a clever way.
  • The Digital Safety Scavenger Hunt game allows educators to take advantage of Robloxs free private servers feature, which lets them create invite-only game instances that can only be accessed by their students.

Davis Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2021

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Regions of the United States, Virginia House of Delegates, Glenn Davis, Civility, Virginia, Country subdivisions

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Virginia State Delegate Glenn Davis announced his intentions to seek election in 2021 for LieutenantGovernor of Virginia.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Virginia State Delegate Glenn Davis announced his intentions to seek election in 2021 for LieutenantGovernor of Virginia.
  • Delegate Glenn Davis has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2014 representing the people of Virginia Beach and has always worked to make Virginia a better place for everyone to live, work and raise families.
  • Davis is focused on restoring civility and respect to the political process and leading with common-sense solutions that put Virginia first and get results.
  • Davis stated, "This isn't the time for pointless politics.COVID-19 has delivered a heavy blow that is affecting all of us.

Author, John-Robert Curtin, Ph.D.'s New Book "On Civility: Restorative Reflections" Hits Us Like a Much-Needed Cold Bucket of Water in the Face

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Articles, Philosophy, Classical Chinese philosophy, Etiquette, Civility, Habits, Popular culture, East Asian religions, Taoism, Barnes & Noble, Tao, Civilization

The book will be available for purchase at most any independent bookstore, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other Internet outlets.

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  • The book will be available for purchase at most any independent bookstore, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other Internet outlets.
  • "This collection of poetry centers on my reflections of the concepts surrounding civility, and writing the poems has been restorative to me and to my understanding of this ancient concept.
  • The concept is often connected with civilization and civil because they share the same root word, but civility is more active, more basic, and more personal.
  • Inspired by the deep ecology philosophy as well as Taoist and Buddhist ideologies.

Smile Brands Launches New Platform to Help Patients and Teams Thrive in Today's Environment

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Human behavior, Articles, Humans, Etiquette, Smile, The Co-operative Group, Anxiety, Gryphon, Civility, Brand, Coping, Dentistry

"In the best of times, dentistry is a demanding profession," explains Smile Brands CEO, Steven C. Bilt.

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  • "In the best of times, dentistry is a demanding profession," explains Smile Brands CEO, Steven C. Bilt.
  • As part of the program, all patients will be asked to do their part to help keep Smile Brands locations safe from infection and incivility.
  • Team members will receive tools and training to help manage their own anxiety and support patients having difficulty coping due to the current environment.
  • Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA.

American Public Education Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Strategic Hires

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Human behavior, Economy, Companies, Chartered Financial Analyst, Professional certification in finance, Master of Business Administration, American Public University System, Cisco Systems, Villanova University, Civility

"Momentum is building at APEI.With Steve and Amy joining our leadership team, together we will accelerate our enterprise transformation and scale our adult learning platform," said Angela Selden, president and chief executive officer of APEI.

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  • "Momentum is building at APEI.With Steve and Amy joining our leadership team, together we will accelerate our enterprise transformation and scale our adult learning platform," said Angela Selden, president and chief executive officer of APEI.
  • Somers graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Business and Economics and an MBA from Villanova University.Somers is also a CFA Charterholder.
  • Most recently, Manning served as VP, Human Resources,supporting Cisco's Corporate Functions' executive leadership team and leading corporate civility initiatives to support employees experiencing crisis.
  • Statements made in this press release regardingAmerican Public Education, Inc., or its subsidiaries,that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections aboutAmerican Public Education, Inc.and the industry.

Gordon Construction Takes Respect Minnesota Pledge, Joins State-wide Effort to Respect People and Their Opinions

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Native-American, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Landscape, Clearbrook, White Earth Indian Reservation, Civility, Humans

Respect Minnesota today announced that Gordon Construction has taken the Respect Minnesota pledge, joining other businesses, associations, municipalities, and labor unions who are working together to promote civility and respect.

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  • Respect Minnesota today announced that Gordon Construction has taken the Respect Minnesota pledge, joining other businesses, associations, municipalities, and labor unions who are working together to promote civility and respect.
  • Gordon Construction is a Native American-owned construction business located on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Mahnomen, MN.
  • Respect is part of our companys culture and the foundation for my community, said Matt Gordon.
  • Others who have signed it include the cities of Montrose, Hill City, Thief River Falls, Bagley, Plummer, LaPrairie, and Clearbrook.