On August 12, 2011

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The Right Fight by Saj-Nicole Joni and Damon Beyer, Harper, 234 pages, $26.99, Hardcover, 2010, ISBN 9780061717161

The most common metaphor for alignment within a company, it seems, refers to everyone needing to pull on the…

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SEC Probes S&P Over Insider Trading; It Should Just Question Its Competence

The SEC is probing insider at S&P trading, which is likely to be a huge waste of time. Instead, it should look at why it hadn't realized how bad all the big raters were at their jobs.

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How Pfizer’s German Tax Problem Could Cost it $427M

Prosecutors believe Pfizer has avoided paying $427 million in tax by shipping goods between Germany, Ireland and Belgium. Six Pfizer executives have been under investigation since 2006.

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Sales of Hybrid, Electric Cars Fall, and Not Because Gas Is Cheaper

EVs and hybrids cost more than conventional vehicles, which is bad news in a bad economy. Plus, conventional cars with great fuel economy are getting cheaper. Time for a change.

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Why Price is Often Irrelevant

When the true cost of a problem is fully uncovered, the price of the solution frequently becomes irrelevant.

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Meet EPA’s Latest Chemical Bogeyman: “Glymes” and Their Crimes

Glymes. They're used by drug makers and the textile, paint, printing, semiconductor and auto care industries. And the EPA is going after them. Find out why.

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Small Biz Resource Tip: Carbonite Business

Carbonite Business

Carbonite, a leading online backup service, has announced a new solution for businesses. According to a recent Carbonite survey, 48 percent of American small businesses with between two and 20 employees had experienced data loss, with the top…

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How to Play Golf on the Cheap

Playing golf shouldn't have to cost a fortune. Chris Matyszczyk, a creative consultant and golf aficionado, reveals his five tips for keeping the green in your wallet.

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True Story of a Natural Networker

Coincidence or synchronicity: two days ago I had a heart-to-heart talk with somebody about partners in business, and the natural networker concept came up in reference to a specific person I know. We were talking about partners…

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Is It Time for a New Job?

Jim, a communications specialist, is sitting opposite me stirring his second coffee. He has declining budgets, repetitive tasks, and an overbearing boss who micromanages his every move. He can't remember the last time he had a great day…

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