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On August 9, 2010

Dangerous Liaisons End Mark Hurd’s Tenure as HP CEO

HP Chairman, CEO and President Mark Hurd resigned Friday in a move that shocked the market. HP announced the decision following an investigation of a sexual harassment claim by a former contractor to the company. The probe


On August 9, 2010

Computer Preferences: Your Future Recruits

Undoubtedly, a good many of your future employees will be heading off to college (or back to college) in a few weeks. You may want to note what technology choices they are packing in their footlockers in between the extra…


On August 9, 2010

Creating Thirst for American Wine in China

The recession hurt U.S. wine exports last year, but not to Hong Kong, where American imports surged 138 percent to $40 million, according to U.S. trade data.

In recent years, China's newfound wealth has been feeding a demand for luxuries. As…


On August 9, 2010

Shortlist of Twitter Apps for Your Desktop

Last time I was discussing the challenges in deciding which Twitter tools to use once you've decided you're going to use Twitter at all. And when I say "use" I'm focusing on your role as a distrbuter of content.

I want…


On August 9, 2010

60 Ways to Increase Your Influence Online

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Recently, my company brought together 60 of the web’s brightest minds to speak about influence for 60 seconds each.

Yep. 60 speakers, 60 minutes total.

Who came to the…


On August 9, 2010

Founders At Work: Max Levchin, PayPal

Max LevchinThe book Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston provides an educational, behind-the-scenes look at companies that began life as start-ups and exploded into huge companies.  She interviews the founders of Hotmail, Apple, Yahoo, Trip Advisor, Firefox, and Adobe Systems, among…