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On August 19, 2010

Economy Set For Slow Expansion

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.1 percent in July to 109.8, following a 0.3 percent drop in June, and a 0.5 percent increase in May.

"The indicators point to a slow expansion through the end…


On August 19, 2010

Playing the Game

Last weekend, my co-worker, Roy, and I attended a small theater group’s performance of the 1986 Cold War musical Chess. The musical was a huge hit in London, but when it was brought to Broadway, the format of the…


On August 19, 2010

RIM Hankering for Mobile Ad Deal

Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry mobile phones and the new Torch handset, is looking to make a play in the mobile ad market. RIM reportedly has held talks with mobile ad firm Millennial Media, but they


On August 19, 2010

Will Foxconn Rallies Persuade You to Buy That iPhone?

After a spate of suicides at its Chinese factories, Foxconn has prescribed rallies to build morale. But are they really designed to make the workers happy -- or to keep consumers buying?
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On August 19, 2010

Time Flies But Service Improves

About four years ago, I contacted Todd Sattersten from my previous employer and talked to him about some ideas using multimedia for 800-CEO-READ. That discussion lead to creating some unique products for authors – combining books and video to…


On August 19, 2010

Exercise While You Work with TrekDesk

Making time to exercise is an exercise in itself. The TrekDesk puts a spacious workspace over your treadmill, allowing you to walk -- and perhaps even whistle -- while you work.
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