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Dream Team Participation Provides a Great Opportunity to See the Future of Journalism
December 19, 2009
When I was asked to become part of the “Dream Team” of judges for the Community Marketing Blog’s Blog Off II competition, I must admit that while excited at the prospect of reviewing the musings of the up-and-coming generation of international, social media wordsmiths, I certainly did not know what to expect. After all, with […]
A Diamond in the Rough: Looking Outward for Self-Actualization
December 18, 2009
Every day we wake up with a choice: Do we let our natural self-centeredness take over and lead us towards doubts and fears or do we choose to focus on love, wisdom, and courage, which leads to extraordinary experiences and self-actualization? Human nature is to be pre-occupied with ourselves, which brings the restricted views of […]
IACCM Comes to Canada
December 17, 2009
There are now two IACCM events in Canada in January, one in Toronto and one in Vancouver. IACCM members in the areas will meet to network, discuss some of the key issues affecting their work today and to decide whether they would like to institute regular get-togethers for the future. Vancouver will be Wednesday, 20 January 2010, from […]
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Are Shifting Rules and Government Investment in Canadian Firms the Real Obstacle to Foreign VC Funding?
December 16, 2009
“Every time we make an investment in a Canadian company or do some sort of transaction with a Canadian company we have a whole set of “surprises” (and I put quotes around the word surprises) that we have to figure out each time, so there is always a new set, or different set of rules […]
Tiger Feeding Frenzy Reminds Me Of Nixon Quote
December 12, 2009
As I watched the panoply of media descending on the Tiger Woods story like a Saharan dust storm I was immediately reminded of a quote in which Richard Nixon standing before a picture of John F. Kennedy lamented, “when people look at you they see what they want to be . . . when they […]
Outcry Over Section 116 Clearance Certificates: Legitimate Barrier for Foreign Investment Firms or Convenient Scapegoat?
December 11, 2009
New York, October 12, 2009 – Just 17 venture capital funds raised $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2009, according to Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). This level represents the smallest number of venture funds raising money in a single quarter since the third quarter of 1994 when 17 funds […]
Purchase “Your Show Will Go Live in 5 Seconds” from Lulu and Save
December 10, 2009
Your Show Will Go live in 5 Seconds will provide you with everything you will need to know to effectively connect with your target audience, and deliver a powerful message whether it be through Internet Radio, Podcasting or even everyday presentations using PowerPoint. “This book is a wonderful gift for anyone who shares the passion […]
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Local Television: A Question of Relevance in a Changing World
December 20, 2009
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Like the once great pitcher whose fastball has lost some of its speed, or the boxer whose timing is a second or two slower than it once was, local television is also out of step with a world that is now dominated by citizen journalism and fast-paced individually driven social media venues. I am of […]