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Work / Life Balance Starts Here

BY Tamar ScogginMon Nov 9, 2009 at 1:08 PM

If you ever find yourself saying "If only there were more hours in a day!" - personal assistant and concierge services like Delegate Source can give you back at least 2 hoursREAD»

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Economics: Economists are Irrational!

BY Dr. Jim TaylorMon Nov 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM

I would love to put these economists on the couch and explore what is going on in their heads that enables them to observe the objective reality of the recent economic devastation, yet still hold as sacred their most basic, yet obviously flawed, beliefs about a free-market-driven financial system.READ»

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Psychology of Technology: Horse or Cart: Technology is Actually in Front

BY Dr. Jim TaylorMon Nov 9, 2009 at 1:00 PM

A fascinating new book, The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves, by the economist W. Brian Arthur, was just published that challenges much of the conventional wisdom that we hold about the relationship between science and technology. Most notably, the notion that science is the horse to technology’s cart; in other words, scientific advancement results in technological innovation.READ»

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Work / Life Balance Starts Here

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Work/Life Balance: Part II

BY Dr. Jim TaylorMon Nov 9, 2009 at 11:23 AM

In my September post, I introduced you to my perspective on work/life balance: what it is, the causes of work/life imbalance, and the basic process for how you can create better balance in your work and personal lives. This post will focus on specific and practical strategies you can use to actually establish better work/life balance.READ»

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China Auto Sales Rise 72% Hit 1.2 Million Units

BY Mr Rickman Mon Nov 9, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Global automakers are looking to China's fast-growing market to drive sales amid slack demand elsewhere. Sales have been spurred by tax cuts and subsidies meant to help nurture China's auto industry and encourage purchases of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus has helped to prop up spending on cars and other big-ticket items, and lifted economic growth (GDP) in the latest quarter to 8.9% from a year earlier. China, Brazil, Australia and India are both seeing significant economic growth. READ»

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Examining the Digital Influence in Social Cause Report

BY David CapeceMon Nov 9, 2009 at 9:15 AM

As the audience and user-base of social media networks continues to expand in both number and age, industry sectors that previously had no presence online and now learning how to leverage these tools to extend their impact. In particular, the non-profit sector is one of these sectors to watch. It seems as if social media was made...READ»

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Top 5: Green Gadgets

BY David CapeceMon Nov 9, 2009 at 6:44 AM

How is fashion infused with history and updated with green tech? Or, how can a watch save you from air pollution? We have scoured the web to find where tech and sustainability meet to make fun, interesting and sustainable gadgets. Gadgets, in and of themselves, are an eco-hazard with dangerous chemical compounds, but Sprint has thought about a solution to that too. Here are the...READ»

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REPORT: Digital Influence in Social Cause

BY David CapeceMon Nov 9, 2009 at 6:41 AM

Established charities, such as the American Red Cross (#1), PETA (#2) and Greenpeace (#4), dominate the top 50 digital influencers in social cause, according to the The Digital Influence in Social Cause Report. The new report was released today by digital agency, Sparxoo, to explore how non-profits are utilizing the web to increase brand visibility, engage new audiences and spark social cause discussions. New entrants, such as Kiva…READ»

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