Topic: St. Paul (Minnesota)

My High-Tech Road Test

Collect the top-rated gear for road warriors, take it all on a 36-hour business trip-and what do you get? The final word on whether this stuff really works.READ»

Police Confiscate Permaculture Bus Before Republican Convention

This one is reaaallllly bizarre: Police in St. Paul, MN, site of the Republican convention, confiscated an old schoolbus that was serving as a mobile demonstration of the permaculture approach to sustainability--leaving its ...READ»

Democrats in Denver ; Republicans in St. Paul

On August 25, the delegates of the Democratic Party will descend on Denver to nominate formally -- finally! -- its candidate for President of the United States. The Republicans will gather a week later in St. Paul, Minnesota. Both ...READ»

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You Can't Fire Me, I Quit

A recent article published by Maximum Potential, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based employee development firm, highlights the 10 kinds of job applicants most likely to be fired -- or to quit. The categories -- and tips on how to spot these ...READ»

Class Actions

Michelle Rhee's overhaul of the D.C. school system is the latest entry in a long history of attempts to improve public education in the U.S. Some highlights:READ»

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Individual Health Insurance Reform Weekly EasyToInsureME

A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers made headlines this week in pointing out that the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform proposal, as currently outlined (approved by a 14-9 margin on October 13)READ»

Creative Water Solutions: Cleaning Your Pool Naturally, With Moss

Few people enjoy the eye-stinging sensation of a pool cleaned with chlorine. And really, it doesn't feel too good knowing that you're swimming in a giant chemical-filled tub, anyway. Enter Creative Water Solutions, a start-up that has ...READ»

Getting the Most From a Conference

You've suffered through the cramped airplane ride, left friends & family behind and endured another chicken and rice lunch. At least have something to show for it!READ»

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Leadership: Executive Coaching -- Fuel or Folly?

So which is it? There seems to be a wide variety of opinions concerning the value of executive coaching. Some say it is the professional that people choose who gets tired of working and so becomes a consultant and that this ...READ»

10 Most Common Myths About Barter

For those that don't know the term 'barter', it is the oldest and simplest form of commerce known to Man. Bartering is the exchange of goods and/or services between parties without the need for cash. Example: "I'll trade you flooring ...READ»

Models of Success

As New Orleans begins the process of tearing down its failures and building up its most promising future ventures, this sultry Southern tourist town is looking outside the region and inside its city limits for inspiring success stories.READ»

The Inflatable Rat: The Striking Writers' Lightweight Heavy

It's a nearly ubiquitous balloon animal, but it won’t be joining friendly floaters such as Big Bird in the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's a different breed. Angry. Unsightly. We're talking, of course, about The Rat: ...READ»

Fast Talk: Good Sports

These five executives from the world of sports bring an array of clever approaches to finding, wooing, and retaining their fans as competition for their devotion--and their dollars--increases.READ»

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Reinhard Schmidt Ep Med Systems About St. Jude Medical St. Jude Medical is dedicated to making life better for cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide through excellence in medical device technology and ...READ»

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Sid Dickens Memory Tiles | Retired Sid Dickens Memory Tiles

A great place for Sid Dickens Memory Tiles is Artful Belongings. Located in St. Paul, MN they have a large selection of Sid Dickens Memory Tiles: Sid Dickens Memory Tiles Retired Sid Dickens Memory Tiles 2009 Sid ...READ»

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'It's in the Country's Best Interest for Poor Folks to Be Smart'

The most compelling opportunities for social entrepreneurs are the public schools. Gene Wade has been dreaming about fixing the public schools since he was a kid. Now he's doing it.READ»

Buzz Without Bucks

Smart companies are discovering that you don't need big budgets to deliver a big message. By cleverly cultivating buzz, small businesses with tiny budgets can level the playing field with established giants. Their motto: When it comes to building a brand, word of mouth is priceless.READ»