Survival mode.(ACTION PLAN)(mergers and acquisitions could be the
answer for struggling businesses)(Brief article)
COMPANIES ARE CONSTANTLY IDENTIFYING OPTIONS THAT WILL ENSURE
survival. "Mergers and acquisitions could be the answer for
struggling businesses," says Michael S. Harper, principal and
director of . . .
Here's what I'm looking for! Employees and management
still disagree on what is important.(EXECUTIVE MEMO)
FOR EMPLOYEES, THE TOP THREE DRIVERS OF JOB RETENtion are benefits,
compensation, and growth and earnings potential according to a recent
survey by the Spherion Corp., a Florida-based staffing and . . .
Emotion vs. passion: knowing the difference can mean derailment
or advancement in the workplace.(MAKING CONNECTIONS)
"I CREATE SOFTWARE FOR A LOT OF BONDS AND CREDIT
derivative traders who need to quickly act on market
opportunities," says Felix Muchomba, a software engineer and
assistant vice president at . . .
The competitive edge: how a sports pro scores profits for his
company.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)(David Joel Stern)(Interview)
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Will the NBA Development League (D-League) become the source for
NBA talent?
I think it already has, and our league will continue to increase in
importance and value for . . .
Recyle it.(CYBERWISE)(recycling old computers)(Brief
article)
QA I have a stack of old computers and some office equipment that I
don't need anymore. I'd like to get rid of them, but
what's a safe way to go about it?
--Anonymous Via the Internet
These . . .
Bag it up.(B.E. PICKS)(Belkin Laptop Hideaway)(Brief
article)
In a time of backpacks and messenger bags, Belkin's new Laptop
Hideaway is a welcome break. The stylish laptop storage bag helps you
keep your portable PC and accessories organized in simple style. . . .
Tag, you're IT.(B.E. PICKS)(JBL On Time 400IHD )(Brief
article)
For owners of iPods and other MP3 players, JBL's On Time
400IHD digital sound system gives new meaning to the term "instant
gratification." The system lets you listen to subscription-free HD
radio . . .
What the pros hear: Dr. Dre helps develop high-end
headphones.(TECH NEWS)(Monster Cable Beats headphones)(Brief
article)
As a hip-hop legend and producer, Dr. Dre needs no introduction.
However. when he's walking among thousands of geeks and worn-out
media types at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, . . .
Shine on.(B.E. PICKS)(Sony Ericsson Z555i)(Brief article)
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You know mobile devices are getting smarter when you don't
need to touch them or use voice commands to get them to obey. Case in
point: Sony Ericsson's Z555i . . .
Viable computing options: could this be Linux's time to
shine?(TECH NEWS)
WE'VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT AN OPEN-SOURCE REVOlution for years
now. And although "revolution" might be an overstatement, the
Linux operating system is emerging as a formidable player. Until
recently, . . .
She got game: Jacqueline Beauchamp's BCFx looks to diversify
video games.(BLACK DIGERATI)(Nerjyzed Entertainment Inc. presents B
WHEN IT COMES TO VIDEO GAMES, historically black colleges get no
respect. But that could change if Jacqueline Beauchamp, CEO of Nerjyzed
(pronounced "energized") Entertainment Inc. has her . . .
Home work.(SAVVY SOLUTIONS)(staying at home and making
money)(Brief article)
QA Iam wondering how I can earn money while staying at home and
being a mom. I have a little money saved up, but I want to make more. I
am a 28-year-old single parent. How can I get started?
--S. . . .
Natural success: one teen's hair trauma launched a thriving
beauty products company.(MAKING IT)(Eden BodyWorks' Jasmine
Lawrence
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AFTER A FULL DAY OF CLASSES, JASMINE LAWRENCE HUSTLES TO WORK. Not
the typical job most 16-year-olds have. Lawrence is president and CEO of
EDEN BodyWorks, an all-natural . . .
Bonded together: couple builds lucrative general contracting
firm.(MAKING IT)(Tom and Gwenay Coniglio and The Coniglio Co.)(Comp
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TOM AND GWENAY CONIGLIO MAY HAVE FACED SOME trials when they began
an interracial relationship, but their love may have been truly tested
when they got married and went . . .
Challenging times: experts urge business owners to take
preemptive measures during economic uncertainty.(MANAGEMENT
ADVICE)
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RECESSION HAS BEEN ON THE MIND OF TANYA ALLFORD-Thompson in recent
weeks. While business is good today, the co-owner of The Amazing Cakes
Bakery in Mableton, Georgia, is . . .
Sin stocks.(MONEY MATTERS)(stocks involving in industries like
gambling, alcohol, and tobacco)(Brief article)
Q A I'm currently looking into sin/vice stocks--i.e.,
gambling, alcohol, tobacco--and and I'd like to know what's
looking good heading into the next decade.
A. Scott Thompson
Via the Internet
. . .
A bull in China? Opportunities abound but recent volatility
requires investors to tread cautiously.(MUTUAL FUND FOCUS)
You just cannot ignore the trail China has been blazing in recent
years. We've all had more than ample opportunity to gawk at the
impressive numbers put up by stocks in the nation's . . .
Tax season's silver lining: use your refund to boost your
financial security.(Total Return)
AS THE OLD ADAGE GOES, "BE CAREFUL what you wish for."
Though it may seem counterintuitive, one thing you shouldn't want
this tax season is a large refund. It actually signals that you've
given the . . .
On target: a few pennies shy, just one of Patrick Lyons'
stock picks failed to hit its mark.(STOCK UPDATE)
THE BASKET OF TECH STOCKS THAT PATRICK LYONS picked in January 2007
had a good year. But for investors disciplined enough to take at least
some profits after four of the five stocks reached Lyons' . . .
Recession--proof investing: Holland Capital's Monica Walker
repositions her portfolio to weather economic turmoil.(STOCK
PICKS)(
Portfolio managers are human too. They feel pressures. They worry
about results. So when there's a sense that the country is on the
path to a recession, they move rapidly to make adjustments and . . .
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