The library, debooked
Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 10-02-2010
The New York Times has published a debate on the question “Do school libraries need books?” I am one of the contributors, along with Cushing Academy’s James Tracy….
Fine Art and High Finance by Clare McAndrew (Ed) – Book review
Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 10-02-2010
Information wants to be free my ass continued
Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 10-02-2010
Some followup on my earlier post: In today’s New York Times, Jenna Wortham reports: It used to be that a basic $25-a-month phone bill was your main telecommunications expense. But by 2004, the average American spent $770.95 annually on services like cable television, Internet connectivity and video games, according to data from the Census Bureau. By 2008, that number rose to $903, outstripping inflation. By the end of this year, it is expected to have grown to $997.07. Add another $1,000 or more for cellphone service and the average family is spending as much on entertainment over devices as they…
Rodd Wagner: Power of 2 – Blog Business Success Radio
Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 09-02-2010
Repositioning by Jack Trout (with Steve Rivkin) – Book review
Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 08-02-2010
Local Paper Wrapper
Filed Under (Business Ideas) by Admin on 08-02-2010
Inhabitat: Heres a source for gift wrap paper that is as beautiful as it is eco-conscious. Known as The Local Paper, these couture coverings are based on unique themes that are inspired by the designers travel, nature, and life. Each elegant wrap comes in 2436 inch sheets that are Forestry Stewardship Council certified, made with papers that are 30% recycled post-consumer fiber. Additionally, all of the packaging used is recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable. You can purchase The Local Paper at the Contemporary Arts Museum Shop in Houston, TX or online.
The Price Of A Bargain by Gordon Laird – Book review
Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 07-02-2010
Who Owns The World by Kevin Cahill (with Rob McMahon) – Book review
Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 06-02-2010
Blogging: a great pastime for the elderly
Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 04-02-2010
I remember when it was kind of cool to be a blogger. You’d walk around with a swagger in your step, a twinkle in your eye. Now it’s just humiliating. Blogging has become like mahjong or needlepoint or clipping coupons out of Walgreens circulars: something old folks do while waiting to croak. Did you see that new Pew study that came out yesterday? It put a big fat exclamation point on what a lot of us have come to realize recently: blogging is now the uncoolest thing you can do on the Internet. It’s even uncooler than editing Wikipedia articles…
