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  • Menu Plan for Week of 4/12/10 – 4/18/10

    Recipes this week are from Great Good Food by Julee Russo, unless otherwise indicated. Monday April 12th Breakfast: Croque Madame, OJ Lunch: Leftover Roast Beef (cut up in quarter-sized pieces),…

  • Social Media is Our Industrial Revolution :: Brian Solis

    I believe that the time is now to lead a media revolution based on insight, intelligence and experience. I think the minute you hold this book, its intentions are clear.…

  • Richard Branson on Employees

    A self-disciplined employee will have the patience to conduct routine business routinely, the talent to respond exceptionally to exceptional circumstances, and the wisdom to know the difference.  – Richard Branson, founder…

  • Women in the Boardroom

  • The Collapse of Complex Business Models « Clay Shirky

    In 1988, Joseph Tainter wrote a chilling book called The Collapse of Complex Societies. Tainter looked at several societies that gradually arrived at a level of remarkable sophistication then suddenly…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 4/5/10 – 4/11/10

    Monday, April 5th Breakfast: Charcuterie. Left-over Cinnamon Rolls. Fresh Fruit. Milk. Lunch: Leftover buffet.  Dinner: Creamy Mac & Cheese. Tossed Green Salad. Sliced Tomatoes.   Tuesday, April 6th Breakfast: Scrambled…

  • Menu Plan Week 3/29/10 – 4/4/10

    Monday, March 29th Breakfast: Whole Wheat Bread with Butter. Scrambled Eggs. Warm Cinnamon Cider. Lunch: Fruit Skewers. Chocolate Yogurt. Granola.  Dinner: Hot Pasta Primavera (alternate version: linguine tossed in mascarpone…

  • Charlene Li on social media and leadership | SmartBlog On Social Media

    Last week in Austin, award-winning author Charlene Li gave a room full of SXSW attendees a preview of her soon-to-be-released book, “Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way…

  • Example of an unusual resume that works – Holy Kaw!

    This is an example of an unusual resume that works. Jennifer is trying to get a job at Legoland. What recruiter wouldn’t at least give her an interview? I know…

  • Menu Plan for the Week 3/22/10 – 3/28/10

    Monday, March 22nd Breakfast Whole wheat bread with butter. Scrambled eggs Lunch Sunday Pork Roast, Roast Potatoes, Haricot Vert Dinner: Pork Sandwiches and Chutney, Irish Cheddar Cheese, Summer Berry Pudding …

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