In Running Wagering: The Major Casinos Weapon to Lure Gamblers Back to Las Vegas

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OK, not to say go do this by any means...but, to make you aware of a new strategy that the major casinos in Las Vegas are undertaking to increase sports betting - watch:



So, whadya think? Will the technology increase wagering - and maybe problem gambling? Post your comments here on the blogsite.

David

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The Inside Scoop on Being a Spy

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OK, espionage - corporate and governmental - is a fact of life. So, here's a great interview with Mark Baker, a former CIA operative, on Fox's RedEye (one you've likely flipped across if you were up late at night cramming for a test, yes!). Watch it here:




and comment here on the blog.

David
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BMW's Aging Assembly Line Runs Like New

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Older workers = poor quality? That's certainly not the equation for BMW. Watch this CBS Sunday Morning story about the innovative ways the German automaker is coping with an aging workforce on its assembly line - and improving quality and productivity in the process:



Could you adapt any of these ideas in your workplace? How must companies change to survive and thrive with aging workers? Post your ideas and comments here on the blog.

David

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Great Story About an NFL Star Giving Back (Even If He's a Viking)!

Here's a great clip from NBC Nightly News with a great story about an NFL player, Madieu Williams, and his efforts to help his countrymen in his native Sierra Leone - watch:

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Watch and make your comments about his efforts - and for our many Saints fans out there, just to show that we can appreciate the work of a Minnesota Viking (so long as he is not named Favre!).

David

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Eat a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich for Lunch to Save the Planet?: PETA Wants You to Rethink Your Brown Bag

OK, here's a novel (or nutty) idea from PETA - watch the video below from the NBC Nightly News:

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So whadya think? This should provoke some lively discussion on the blog - make your post and then come back to see what your contemporaries think.

David

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Cause Marketing: The Success of Guy Harvey

For those of us along the Gulf Coast, Guy Harvey is a really well-known "brand" (art, clothing, stores,restaurants, and other related items). This is a very good - and brief - profile of the man and his company done by CNN's Colleen McEdwards - watch below:



So, what do you think of his use of "cause marketing"? Can you think of other companies that successfully employ this strategy? Could you make use of it for your own small business?

Post you thoughts here on the blog - look forward to the discussion.

David

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Terror-free Investing: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

So, what do you think of this idea: terror-free investing - making certain that your investment dollars do not go to companies and banks that do business with countries that have state-supported terrorism or invest in them. Mark Langerman, CEO of First Allied Securities, believes there is a lucrative market for Americans seeking high returns on their money AND the assurance that they are not supporting terror activities through their investment dollars.



Now, assuming you had dollars to invest, would this draw your attention - why or why not? Do you see any downside in his arguments? BTW - here is his firm's website on terror-free investing if you want to learn more (http://www.terrorfreeinvesting.com/).

Post your comments here on the blog site. Look forward to the discussion.

David


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