Europe Needs to Take Lead in Resolving Iranian Nuclear Issue

For most of American history, wise leaders rejected the concept of preemptive wars ... an opportunity to correct some of that damage. That correction will not be made by a rash preemptive military [more...]

Date: 2007-11-10 10:04:54
Blog: The Elephant Bar...

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Kahl-Katulis Debate: my thoughts

The debate between Colin Kahl and Brian Katulis (here, here, here and outside commentary here and here and here) has been fascinating and important, and a great response to my calls for serious thinking about strategy rather than tactics in Iraq. Now I'd like to offer my own reflections on the issues in play [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 20:30:13
Blog: Abu Aardvark...

Can you hear at the back?

Chris's mate Adrian was in town on Friday to talk at the Design Futures event ... for business. Yes, I know we know that, but this man goes forth and tells the world. I also feel, while [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 23:53:19
Blog: Ace Jet 170...

Search Marketing Research For UK Small Businesses

  Hi All   Nigel Leggatt, our Trade Marketing Manager based in our London office, recently commissioned some research into how small businesses are embracing PPC and online advertising.   The research which questioned 400 UK SMBs, reveals 44% of SMBs not doing search marketing [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 11:47:33
Blog: adCenter Blog...

Make Money with Viral Video - Ultimate Viral Traffic and Sales

Not long ago rebrandable ebook and giveaway reports were the ultimate viral traffic tactic. But they’re old stories… Now it’s time for Viral Video! ... Video Brander dylan jones Internet Marketing niche marketing rebrandable video Resources Review video Video Marketing viral traffic viral video viva video vivavideo youtubedylan jones, Internet [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 04:22:39
Blog: Make Money Online : Fre...

Errata: VeriSign does not offer weak SSL encryption

As my good deed for today I'll point out that despite their bold claims, VeriSign does not offer weak SSL encryption. [ ... connections, it can be used with AES, Triple-DES, IDEA, and it can be used with SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0 ... you if your browser is 'owned' by the Russian Business Network. So, while VeriSign does [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 20:29:00
Blog: Your network | AlwaysOn...

“What good is it?”

We learned this week that Tracy places no value on spirituality. But when I tried to think of answers to the question "What good is it? ... One idea common to every civilization ever studied is that there is an invisible plane which somehow supports and maintains the visible, “real” plane. The idea that what people do on one plane matters [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 18:04:16
Blog: Anti-Strib...

Oops, I Did it Again!

Peppermint Sundae on a Stick Originally uploaded by Rozanne. I have no willpower when it comes to the Fat Boy. Look at the sepia-tone packaging! ... brand. I bought these. I'm a nog fan from way back, and apparently I was so taken with the idea ... . People loved the Fat Boys so much that Casper just had to go into business as a manufacturer of ice [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 06:36:21
Blog: Ragwater, Bitters, and ...

Making Things Fair And Equal?

Making Things Fair And Equal? diversity How many people know that the government has rules regarding “disadvantaged” businesses? ... for the people, I would have thought that making decisions about how money is spent should ... create. So just what does the government consider “disadvantaged” business? Why, woman or minority [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 02:45:58
Blog: A [sometimes] Logical ...

My Little Pet Project

My Little Pet Project Nope, don’t have a pet but I have a project. A few months ago I started looking for some local small business events to attend. Most ... t. So, I had the bright idea to do my own vendor event. I thought I’d start out with just 10-12 vendors; people [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 04:44:15
Blog: Artistic Avenger...

Creative Organization by Simply Said by Sarah

"Sarah Orton is a graphic design student in North Carolina ... employees and friends, Sarah decided to combine her creativity with her business sense, and Simply ... /post it with 100 green pages under a whimsical cover of winter hats. I love the idea of having my own [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 11:54:16
Blog: Backwoods Creations: Li...

Best NSMB business eva?

Ok....I was in the shower when this gem of a business idea popped into my head.... Think something like Build a bear...you walk in and there are workstations all around the edges with bins [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 22:38:07
Blog: North Shore Mountain Bi...

Veterans Day: 'It's Vietnam over and over again'

Give Us A Reason To Die BBSNews 2007-11-12 -- By Naman Crowe ... . It was none of our business. It was the business of the Vietnamese people who were involved in a Civil War between the North and the South. We lost the Vietnam War because we had no business being [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 15:58:00
Blog: BBSNews - Conservative ...

13th Nov'07

Attempt to study was *cough, rather productive. But Business Management is really confusing me, what with all those terms and ojibala ... has always been put aside, even before putting the idea on the table.. to be considered, evaluated. Because [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 12:29:11
Blog: Missing Creations...

NpTech Tag Summary: New Tools, Old Cultures, Tis the Season, and Facebook Social Ads

Gavin Clabaugh geeking out at the recent Technology Affinity Group Conference Community Technology Foundation Flickr Photo To read about the ... for future investigation: how do you get those people involved? Some answers in the comments. What's your take? Easy Sponsorship is yet another group payment tool, one designed to collect money [more...]

Date: 2007-11-11 02:10:42
Blog: Beth's Blog: How Nonpro...

Big Men Aren't Usually Fast

"Men that big aren't usually fast--"! That's what Storm Boy is counting on! ( ... underneath them for two days while they finished their business. Dentata Damsel was smiling vacantly ... -- setting aside the fact that an office romance is a horrible idea -- all that shit [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 13:26:32
Blog: Blockade Boy...

Don’t overwork people...

Problems have a way of bubbling up to the surface. The longer you let them simmer the bigger the problem will be when it surfaces ... where people can continuously improve—themselves and the organization. The service business seems [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 16:28:50
Blog: How to Get Clients and ...

Social Media Tug of War

tugofwar An old boss of mine used to describe finding the right niche for his employees by co mparing running a business to driving a bus ... to another and found it a far more comfortable ride. The idea is that the more comfortable an employee is in their role, the happier they’ll be—and happy employees are good for business [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 20:41:47
Blog: CustomScoop Blog...

Buy 2, Free 1

Buy 2, Free 1 Filed under: General - 12 Nov 2007 I wonder if the cinema business is not as profitable as it used to be ... it is so damn hard for them to give free tickets then might as well totally do away with the idea, right? It’s a lousy idea anyway. Tell me, is there another organization which shows customers [more...]

Date: 2007-11-11 17:30:11
Blog: She Rambles On...

Personalized Photo Cards For The Season

Personalized Photo Cards For The Season Filed under: Cyberpartygal's WebStore - 10 Nov 2007 Just now, ... , I never thought of Photo Cards but now that she brought this up, I think it’s a pretty good idea! Vista ... I have this idea to print photo cards, I am thinking that there is no better time than now to get them [more...]

Date: 2007-11-10 04:45:46
Blog: She Rambles On...

Trust In A Brand Name

Trust In A Brand Name Filed under: Business & Marketing - 12 Nov 2007 A friend of mine asked me if my mobile device is a good buy for her ... it already and pass it over to me!!! I have no idea how much it will cost since it will only ... manufacturer and I turned down the idea. Whatever it is, it takes time to build a company’ [more...]

Date: 2007-11-11 17:30:11
Blog: She Rambles On...

Careers: 4 Keys to Successful Career Fairs

Have you ever been to, or participated in, large-scale career fairs? On the company side, it’s all about glitz, glam, and making the sale ... . If ice cream isn’t your thing, how about iTunes gift cards branded with your company’s logo? Mascot [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 20:54:10
Blog: FC Experts...

Work/Life: Top Ten Work/Life Balance Turn-Offs

Work/life balance issues can turn up anywhere. Like in a recent Yahoo! ... the entire evening talking about business issues. Other pet peeves included men who are messy, rude ... BUSY TO SHOWERER- Only bearable if they have an office door of their own they can close [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 12:18:44
Blog: FC Experts...

How to get a job in the foreign-policy world

Many of Passport's readers are college students who are looking to launch careers in foreign policy ... with the idea of becoming a management consultant. My thinking was that I could feed the beast by getting ... -policy business instead. If you're reading this from the main page, read on after the break [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 14:49:29
Blog: FP Passport | blogging ...

Feed Your Brain: Trying life as a locavore

Like most bloggers, Loosely Speaking tries to reach readers in distant places, through discussion of a diverse array of topics, including blogging, business strategies, sports, and balancing work and family life. In contrast to the long arm ... a vast distance to get into your fridge or pantry. Our family supports that idea and has, in fact [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 23:33:37
Blog: Loosely Speaking—A Virt...

General Motors: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Deferred Tax Assets

So the news is out: GM is going to take a $39 BILLION, non-cash hit this quarter due to a writedown of its deferred tax assets. What in the heck is a deferred tax asset anyways? If you read the business reporters and journalists on this issue, you still have no idea whatsoever about the real meaning of a deferred tax asset [more...]

Date: 2007-11-08 03:14:54
Blog: Mises Blog...

My So-Called Quarterlife

A couple of years ago, I auditioned for a lil' show called Quarterlife ... in one's life when you graduate from University and realize you have no idea ... do friendships shift in the digital age when one's personal business airs all over the World Wide Web [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 20:35:12
Blog: MuchMusic.com | Blog...

The increasingly shrinking difference between non-profit and for-profit work

Jobs in the nonprofit sector are growing at a faster rate than jobs in the business sector. But this might not even be the big news. The big news is that the difference between the nonprofit sector and the business sector ... . For him, the worst part of working at a nonprofit was how far removed the compensation system [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 08:28:55
Blog: Brazen Careerist by Pen...

Companies crowd PCs with third-party software (San Diego Transcript column)

You've just bought a $2,000 computer and are eager to load it with your favorite programs, move over your data files and give it a spin. You'd think the computer company that worked for your business would want to make that experience ... a percentage of the resulting sales. It's become a large revenue contributor and has helped them squeeze [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 02:32:22
Blog: Concept to Consumer by ...

CarsBlvd.com - Get Car Quotes, Loans and more!

Take a look at this site if you are looking for a Honda Car Quote You can go to this site and it says that you will NEVER pay full price for a new ... in your hand. Let the car dealers compete for your business. Sounds Like a great idea! ... for your business. You'll get up to 2 quotes – it's FAST and FREE , so if you are looking for a quote on a new [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 21:55:12
Blog: Life in America...

Blissful Ignorance

Anybody who has ever experienced the loss of someone they loved dearly probably understands the feeling of wondering why the world didn't come to a screeching halt with the person's death. How can it be business as usual when he's dead? What does it matter what the latest gossip is about some Hollywood or Bollywood star when she's dead? Well [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 06:08:14
Blog: Leap In The Dark...

November 9, World Day of Fight Against Fascism

This date is sign of remembering on Nazis crimes during Second World War. But rarely someone speak about modern fascism ... their ideology. Although among skins there are many hooligans who are without any idea but they follow [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 16:34:47
Blog: InfoJournals...

Building a Community within IT

Back at the beginning of the year, the managers of my organization had a dilemma and they needed someone to help solve it ... to changing business needs. But the new teams in other countries did not. Not only were many of them new to the technology, but they had no idea what we’d done over the last ten years, or why we’ [more...]

Date: 2007-11-08 15:48:30
Blog: Blogs@Intel · Intel Cor...

Better ‘Gift-Giving’: More Effective Email Creative

The holidays are right around the corner, and my five-year-old is already counting down the days to the big gift-opening extravaganza otherwise ... his pile and evaluates who each gift is from, and has an idea of what to expect based on previous ... we approach reading emails in our inbox. Perhaps when developing email creative, business managers [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 20:15:45
Blog: Email Insider ...

Data Warehouse Developer

Employment Opportunity Profile Title: Data Warehouse Developer Position Purpose: This person will be responsible for the administration, ... will include some basic database administration of the Oracle RDMS and will include some Business Intelligence reporting. This person will be working closely with senior business analyst on defining key [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 18:04:23
Blog: blog.snap.com...

Dilberts Within Dilberts: Scott Adam's Takes Over His Sinking Restaurant

The shoe is on the other foot for Dilbert creator Scott Adams, since his second restaurant, Stacey's at Waterford in Dublin, ... what Adams' head chef has to say about his bosses leadership: "I've been in this business 23 years, and I've seen a lot of things. He truly has no idea what he's doing." I just know there's a Stacey's [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 16:50:14
Blog: Music & Art: All Sh...

Don't Let Your Medical Provider Lie to You!

One of the reasons that the WebMD message boards are so successful is because medical providers are not doing their job. There is nothing more frustrating for a patient than (a) not knowing their diagnosis, (b) not having their treatment explained, and (c) not knowing their prognosis (when they would expect to get better) [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 20:19:05
Blog: All Ears...

Film Festival Profile: Skills Like This

The world's worst writer has had enough. Tormented by the knowledge that he will never make it as a playwright, ... he would become a good writer and live happily ever after. But I was attracted to the idea of what happens ... money in Los Angeles or in New Mexico because [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 20:26:05
Blog: The Cat's Pajamas...

Merck’s Vioxx Conference Call

Merck’s about to hold a conference call to explain the Vioxx settlement in a little more detail ... the company’s strategy was the right one because it allowed Merck to wall off the business [more...]

Date: 2007-11-09 13:36:14
Blog: Health Blog ...

Log On to E*Trade. Sell E*Trade.

E*Trade Financial shares hit rock bottom at the open, and have since started digging ... as a discount brokerage, may have become the poster child for getting into a marginal business much later [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 15:19:11
Blog: MarketBeat Blog - WSJ.c...

In Surveys, Clinton, Giuliani Gain Edge on Primary Rivals

John Harwood’s weekly report from the Wall Street Journal’s Capital bureau. CLINTON NEUTRALIZES Obama strengths in primary. Two-thirds of Democrats in new Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll (PDF) give New York senator strong marks for “bringing real change,” compared with half who say that about Obama [more...]

Date: 2007-11-09 05:15:09
Blog: Washington Wire - WSJ.c...

Best of breed now means open source

In discussing the purchase of Cognos by IBM, BusinessWeek writer Steve Hamm laments the “end of best of breed, ... . The idea that, in 2007, big business magazines still haven’t figured this out is startling to me. Don ... . In the field of business intelligence alone you have Pentaho, JasperSoft,  BIRT, and I’m sure [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 13:36:02
Blog: | Open Source | ZDNet....

Thinking about presence

Presence. The web world is a-buzz with it. Or perhaps ambiently intimate about it (I'll come back to that). Heard of Jaiku? Heard of Twitter? Oh, you're 'normal'. Well then for you its the status updates in Facebook or the various statuses (statusii?!!) in MSN Messenger or Skype.. [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 21:10:39
Blog: By Will McInnes...

Yahoo Settles with Chinese Writers

Yahoo on Tuesday settled a lawsuit filed in the United States by two mainland Chinese writers who were imprisoned after the technology company ... . "Yahoo! was founded on the idea that the free exchange of information can fundamentally change how people lead their lives, conduct their business and interact with their governments." "We are committed [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 19:41:26
Blog: Threat Level - Wired Bl...

Eisner: Writers Should Picket at Apple HQ

In terms of hyperbolic CEO sound bites, Christmas has come early this year ... business," and now former Disney CEO Michael Eisner (pictured right) is taking a similar swing ... to revenue, so the idea that the Cupertino company is amassing wealth through selling digital content [more...]

Date: 2007-11-08 14:39:59
Blog: Epicenter - Wired Blogs...

Melted iPods, Power Drilled iPhones: It's All In a Day's Work for Rapid Repair

Broken_iphone It was a simple enough business plan: ... didn't count on was the craziness (and incessant lying) that a repair business would expose them to -- especially a repair business aimed at iPod owners. Here are a few war stories from the front lines [more...]

Date: 2007-11-07 23:03:18
Blog: Epicenter - Wired Blogs...

Sprint/Clearwire Breakup Casts Further Doubts on WiMax's Future

With Sprint Nextel and Clearwire suspending their planned WiMax partnership, doubts (once again) ... at some point in the future -- after some rejiggering of business models. Avi Greengart, principal ... penetration of 2.4 percent. By its own admission, Clearwire also says its "business plan will require [more...]

Date: 2007-11-09 21:57:02
Blog: Epicenter - Wired Blogs...

Air Force: Find "Signature" of Terrorist Behavior

While Lockheed works on forecasting whether countries will go guerrilla, ... -- and then apply those allegedly tell-tale signs to watch out for tomorrow's terror suspects. A set of small business grants, issued earlier in the year, doesn't say much about how the researchers will pull [more...]

Date: 2007-11-09 05:06:17
Blog: Danger Room - Wired Blo...

Erotic Fantasies: To Share Or Not To Share (Part One)

The matter of when ~ and if so, how ~ to share erotic fantasies often comes up ... idea. On the contrary, sometimes it's a horrible idea. Sometimes it's a horrible idea if the fantasy's [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 04:36:47
Blog: The Blushing Ladies Jou...

It Was A Doggone Good Day Indeed

It Was A Doggone Good Day Indeed November 12, 2007 There’s really no way to describe this past Saturday’s State / ‘Bama game without borrowing a line (or two) from my mother-in-law: Oh, it was more fun! Just more fun! We had so much fun! And we won! We did! We won! [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 21:18:58
Blog: BooMama...

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