Can we just ban the MPAA already? It’s not really doing much of anything that’s particularly useful. Hollywood Loves a Sequel — But Really, SOPA 2? | Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Tag Archives: business
THIS is why we invest in science. This. (Discover Magazine)
Because when we invest in science, when we invest in space, when we invest in exploration, we always, always get far more back in return than we put in. And not just in dollars and cents. THIS is why we invest in … Continue reading
How to Deal with Writers Effectively in One Easy Lesson (Preposterous Twaddlecock)
This also applies to art, illustration, photography, and web design. After a while, you learn why contracts are so important — but not a guarantee from the criminally scummy and dickish. Preposterous Twaddlecock: How to Deal with Writers Effectively in … Continue reading
Clayton Christensen: How Pursuit of Profits Kills Innovation and the U.S. Economy (Forbes)
I have been saying for decades that business schools, essentially, mostly just teach the brethren how to cook the books in a mostly legal way. Going through several MBA courses, nothing really conflicted with that assertion. Economics should be more … Continue reading
Why Amazon Can’t Make A Kindle In the USA (Forbes)
Some of us have been nattering about this since the 80s. The suits and bean-counters haven’t wanted to listen. Some, just SOME, need to start listening for their (and our) survival. Grow. Innovate. Expect great. Think long-term—not just for the … Continue reading
Revisiting Old Daunts
I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we all have “ordinary” situations that we consistently find intimidating or overwhelming–events that stress you out even when you only think about doing them. I know I’ve got a couple that rear their heads from time-to-time. Continue reading
Sad News: Albuquerque Tortilla Gobbled Up
The local Albuquerque Tortilla Company (ATC) that, in my not so humble native New Mexican opinion, made the only store-bought flour tortilla that could be described as something worth eating has been bought out by multinational GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V. (Monterrey, Mexico), sellers of Mission Tortillas Continue reading
What The Founding Fathers Thought About Corporations
The founders understood the lessons of history, and were keen observers of human nature. As a group, we here in the now clearly aren’t. What The Founding Fathers Thought About Corporations.
Can Bernake Fix the Problem If He Doesn’t Understand It?
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Ben Bernake is correct that the economy is stratifying, but can’t see that education is largely irrelevant as a practical reason for the dangerous economic condition of the US. Continue reading
A Business-sourced Stimulus Plan For the Economy
During the “Great Recession”, there has been much gnashing of teeth that money isn’t flowing. A solution exists that could be implemented almost immediately and with little-to-no government interference. Continue reading
Study says most corporations pay no U.S. income taxes | Reuters
But if the rich don’t get richer, how are we to expect the poor to get poorer? Thank goodness we bailed them out before any low-paying out-sourced overseas jobs were lost. via Study says most corporations pay no U.S. income … Continue reading
CEOs Lay Off Thousands, Rake in Millions | msnbc.com
“What’s clear here is that CEOs who slash thousands of jobs certainly aren’t tightening their belts,” via CEOs lay off thousands, rake in millions – Business – U.S. business – msnbc.com.
The Billionaire Koch Brothers’ War Against Obama (The New Yorker)
There’s a difference between enlightened self-interest and simply self-interest. It seems that for the Kochs, the line between the two is heavy and wide. That’s what filthy rich can buy for you. The billionaire Koch brothers’ war against Obama : … Continue reading
Do-gooders get voted off island first: People don’t really like unselfish colleagues, psychologists find
This explains a lot about my life. It also explains some of the short-comings of society in general. Do-gooders get voted off island first: People don’t really like unselfish colleagues, psychologists find.
Electronic Frontier Foundation weighs in on th Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Proposal – Fifth & Main
This is potentially the game-changing issue of the information age. It can seem like tech esoterica, but in this inter-connected world, it’s resolution will touch just about everyone. Electronic Frontier Foundation weighs in on th Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Proposal – … Continue reading
