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Paperless Ticketing meets Social Networking

Event Innovation announces development of the World's first Social TicketingTM site for season ticket holders, theater patrons and subscribers, and concert goers. Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 1, 2008 -- Today Stephen Gilfus, ...READ»

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Emerge

In case you missed the memo that print is dying (or you’re simply in denial), you can head to Washington, D.C., to talk about “trends, technologies and strategies that are keeping print relevant.” Conference co-hosts include ...READ»

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Southeast Venture Conference - Northern Virginia and Washington DC IT Investors Event!

The upcoming 2010 Southeast Venture Conference will host some of the most dynamic high-growth companies in the Southeast US, Feb 24-25, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia.READ»

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Organic Valley Is Recruiting Future Farmers of America

The cooperative of farmers is setting out on a national recruiting tour.READ»

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The Revolutions Continue

The Seven Futures project of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank in Washington, DC, offers its Seven Revolutions report. The study looks at how factors such as population, technology, and governance will ...READ»

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USA is Doing Fine in Broadband Race, NCTA CEO Says

In our trip through Washington DC, you’ll notice that lots of politicians are upset that the United States is ranked 15th out of all countries in deployment of broadband technologies. Here I visit Kyle McSlarrow, CEO of the National ...READ»

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The "Twittering" Congressman

Here I meet TIm Ryan, D-OH, where we talk about the FISA bill that's hit the news lately, and also talk about using Twitter and other social media to talk with people outside of Washington DC. Here we're using our cell phones to video ...READ»

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Leadership: Evolving Dialogue

Last week I was working in Washington D.C. with a group of masterful coaches. This group was amazing! Most had never met each other before but the level of trust, engagement and respect for each other was off the charts. I watched ...READ»

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Weight of the Nation

Each year, the average American eats 16 pounds of fries, 23 pounds of pizza, and 26 pounds of candy. Let's just say the CDC may have bittenoff more than it can chew with this inaugural conference dedicated to combating the obesity ...READ»

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Education: Losing and Gaining Religion

With my last post about Brooklyn's controversial Khalil Gibran International Academy in mind, I couldn't help but notice recent headlines on a Hebrew charter school in Florida and Catholic schools in Washington, D.C. As I discussed ...READ»

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Social Capitalists: Profiles

Accion International Entrepreneurship: A- Innovation: A Social Impact: A+ Aspiration: B+ Sustainability: B+ Boston, Massachusetts Maria Otero, President and CEO www.accion.org "We have taken traditional ...READ»

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Social Capitalists

The top 20 groups that are changing the world.READ»

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Feedback

Letters. Updates. AdviceREAD»

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The Generation Y Mind: Summit Series Day 1

There is a business conference where the host wears an old t-shirt, the participants regularly leave successful ventures for risky passions, and where everyone in sight has a chartable side project. The Summit Series conference is an ...READ»

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Speeding Bullet Inc.

growth company n (1959): a company that grows at a greater rate than the economy as a whole and that usually directs a relatively high proportion of income back into the business.READ»

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Speeding Bullet Inc.

growth company n (1959): a company that grows at a greater rate than the economy as a whole and that usually directs a relatively high proportion of income back into the business.READ»

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Bear Market Is Firmly Intact

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose from 150 to 680 during the years 1940 to 1960. Even with huge tax burdens, investors wealth increased five-fold over 20 years. By contrast, we have just exited a lost decade, receiving no long-lasting benefit from a top tax rate of 35%, and we may be entering another difficult decadeREAD»

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Architects of the New Economy

"But now all I need in order to have a future, is to design a future I can manage to get inside of." -- Francine Julian ClarkREAD»

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All Politics Is Microtargeting

Six political strategists who study what you eat, what you drive, and where you shop.READ»

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WorkLifeSuccess: Harvest Time is Here

The new season is here. Kids are back in school. September starts tomorrow. We are one month away from the last quarter of 2009.   This is my favorite time of year, and not just because the summer heat in Washington DC begins to ...READ»

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Social Capitalists

The top 20 groups that are changing the world.READ»

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A Stunning Light Installation

Few installations are as big and eye-popping as Multiverse by artist Leo Villareal. It was installed at the  National Gallery in Washington, D.C. last fall. Check out this video of the work: Four years in the ...READ»

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Getting Local: The Future of the Web?

Where do you get your local news these days? With more and more newspapers going bankrupt or cutting staff, it seems like the web is more and more the only place to get info about what's going on in your neighborhood/town/city. Loads ...READ»

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Where Does Your City Rank in the EV Revolution?

Look out the window. How many EVs do you see on the road? Probably none, but that's about to change in the coming years as mainstream automakers begin to roll out their all-electric offerings. Some cities will catch on more quickly ...READ»

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Scott A. Forbes Saddle River

Scott A. Forbes Saddle RiverREAD»