Monthly Archives: May 2012

High Tech Winners and Losers

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

A few decades ago two guys got together in what we now call Silicon Valley and started a company in a garage. Of course, you know the rest of the story. The company became famous for its innovation, the founders … Continue reading →

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The Showrooming Debate – Target vs. Amazon.com

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

I’ve been an avid book reader and buyer for years. When Amazon.com launched I was thrilled to add them to my list of favorite booksellers, in part because of the large selection, but also for the lower price. However, I … Continue reading →

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More Slime

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

As a follow up to my previous blog, Pink Slime and Politics, I noticed an editorial in The NY Times this past Sunday titled, What if It weren’t called Pink Slime? Author Philip M. Boffey argues rather convincingly, that the … Continue reading →

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Pink Slime and Politics

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

“Words, words, mere words” wrote Shakespeare, but using just the right words makes all the difference in how we view the world around us. If we want to buy extra lean ground beef to feed our families, we might choose … Continue reading →

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