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Finished!
It is November 30th and I have finished my Christmas shopping!!!
I do beleive this is the earliest I have ever finished my shopping. But there is more than the mear fact I’ve finished my shopping . . . it is the ease with which I accomplished it.
Normally I avoid shopping on Black Friday, but for [...]
Our Education System Doesn’t Educate
There was an individual in a discussion group today that had an MBA, as well as several other advanced training certifications. Good for him!
The problem was: He couldn’t find employment. He was thinking of starting his own business, but didn’t know how. At least he had the common sense to ask for assistance in the [...]
Business Networking 101
There are different kinds of networking, and though time consumeing, I think every business professional should engage in all of them.
Not every networking opportunity, but the very best of each of the different networking types. Yes, there are different types of networking — both on line and off. There are professional networking opportunities and there [...]
Google Open to Wireless Bid
According to FT.com (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/80b57ede-36fd-11dc-9f6d-0000779fd2ac.html), Google is considering bidding on an upcoming auction of new wireless spectrum.
If, (big if), Google gets their way the FCC will institute rules for the auction that traditional wireless carriers don’t want. If you don’t know already, any time the major telephone companies or wireless carriers want a specific rule or [...]
Customer Service as it Should Be
I imagine all of you have sent one of those automated e-mail messages to Microsoft when one of their products crashes. Ever get a response? Me either.
Have you ever heard of Skype? I hadn’t until recently, when an individual I network with told me about it. It’s a service, (both free and paid options), that allows [...]
Employee Turnover
The national average for employee turnover in all businesses in 2006 was about 23.3%, (see chart below), and the national average for retail was 34.7%.
Some turnover is healthy for the organization, bringing in new ideas, and fresh attitudes as more senior employees move on to seek more financially and emotionally rewarding careers.
So what’s the deal [...]
Five Ideas That Will Reinvent Modern Computing
Copied from an article on PC Magazine’s web site. What is presented here is just a small part of the article, which can be read in its entirety at: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2147449,00.asp.
Be sure to read all the way to the end where even more futuristic technology is listed.
IMAX at Home
You thought LAN parties were fun? Get ready [...]
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What Is Harry Reid Thinking?
Posted on October 24, 2007. Filed under: California, Global Warming, Government, Harry Reid, Political Science, Politics, Science, Self Promotion, Stupid comments, wildfires |
The wildfires in California are especially bad right now, and I would assume that most people are praying for everyone’s safety and well being. I certainly am.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )California Goveneor Arnold Schwarzenegger has brought state resources into quick action, lending support, comfort, and assistance to those displaced by the wildfires. Evacuations were ordered in as timely a [...]