There was a very interesting story in The New York Times that delved a bit behind the scenes of two marching bands: the Human Jukebox of Southern University and the Ohio State University Marching Band. One of the things the article talked about how “the pageantry and power that a… more »
Archives for December 2009
I’ll Take Manhattan… Timberland CEO Says “Cool!”
December 29, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The individual matters, said Jeffrey Swartz. His questions of candidates and new hires reinforce that.
Blending Quality of Life and Fresh, Seasonal Food
December 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
I stumbled upon an old issue of Fortune Small Business the other day and found a very inspiring story about how Alice Waters started Chez Panisse. It talked about the challenges she had back in 1971 when she first opened in her place in Berkeley, California. “In no time I… more »
Talkin’ Palm Pixi First Impressions…
December 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Palm Pixi, the sibling of the Palm Pre, started shipping in November. Reviewers have been weighing in over the last couple of weeks. Most complain about the Pixi’s speed (due to its slower processor). Others rip on it because there’s no WiFi. The screen size and resolution was bothersome… more »
