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The Lords of Discipline: A Journey of Self Discovery and Shared Experiences (Guest Profile, Mark Altman)

November 20, 2009

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Appearing for the first time as a Guest Host on the December 4th PI Window on Business Show is Jim Bouchard, whose “Think Like a Black Belt” mindset and 20 year quest for what he refers to as “the keys to personal and professional success,” has made him a much sought after speaker and successful author. Joining Jim […]

So Act Already! The Unsociable Business of Social Networks (Excerpt from My 2nd Book Now Available)

November 19, 2009

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No sooner had the ink dried on the last sentence of the final page of my first book “Your Show Will Go Live in 5 Seconds,” and I was already on to my second project. While I certainly did not have plans to start a second book so soon after the first, when I was […]

eSourcing 2.0 is Here! Upcoming Zycus Webcast Illustrates How Best Practices and Technology Leverages Web 2.0

November 19, 2009

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Strategic Sourcing, eSourcing, TCO modeling represent terminology with which we are all familiar.  So when you see these elements of a best practice – best outcome strategy being presented within the framework of an upcoming seminar or webcast, it might be easy to assume an attitude of complacency.  Especially when it is viewed in the context of […]

Buyers Meeting Point: A Community of Purpose for Purchasing Professionals

November 19, 2009

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When I recently spoke with Buyers Meeting Point “BPM” founder Cindy Allen-Murphy about the exciting things that are happening around her web services site for purchasing professionals, I could not help but look beyond the innovative tools and expanding resources to see the emergence of a true “community of purpose.” As you know, I have often lamented (at […]

The Lords of Discipline: A Journey of Self Discovery and Shared Experiences

November 14, 2009

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Will is an outsider and finds life as a first-year cadet in training at the Institute to be physically and emotionally brutal. But he finds solace in three boys who become his great friends: Tradd St. Croix, an “old Charlestonian” (from a very rich and respected family); Dante “Pig” Pignetti; and Mark Santoro, two brawny, […]

Syndicated PI Ping: Intel Will Pay Rival Chipmaker AMD $1.25 Billion to Settle All Legal Disputes

November 12, 2009

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Intel Will Pay Rival Chipmaker AMD $1.25 Billion to Settle All Legal Disputes (Related PI Article: http://ping.fm/1NwUY) Trying to resolve a longstanding legal case, the chipmaker Intel agreed on Thursday to pay a rival Advanced Micro Devices $1.25 billion to settle antitrust and patent disputes. The settlement will resolve a case pending in Federal District […]

Page 96 of book worked to a “T” when system failed

November 12, 2009

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“Due to technical problems beyond our control, today’s interview with Joy Webber a.k.a. “The Twittering Granny” has been rescheduled for Monday November 16th at 12:30 PM EST (5:30 PM UK Time). In the meantime we are pleased to offer the back-up segment “Death Before the Eulogy” with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Larina Kase […]

13 Million Hits Per Month Signifies the Reach of Social Media

November 10, 2009

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Cenk Uygur, is the main host of the liberal talk radio show The Young Turks. He was also the host of the internet interview show Meet The Bloggers throughout its run. The show currently airs in a number of places, including the 8pm slot on XM Satellite Radio’s America Left, channel 167. Aside from airing […]

The Twittering Granny: Diary of a Social Media Virgin

November 8, 2009

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Today’s senior population is exploding at historic levels. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the senior population numbered 37.3 million in 2006, or 12.4% of the U.S. population, and is expected to reach 20% of the population by 2030. With advances in modern science and medicine lowering mortality rates, the worldwide senior population is […]

How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?

November 7, 2009

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announced that it will hold two days of public workshops on December 1 and 2, 2009, to examine the Internet’s impact on journalism in newspapers, magazines, broadcast television and radio, and cable television. The Internet has changed how many consumers receive news and altered the advertising landscape. Low […]