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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The Automotive X Prize: Creating a Green Energy Revolution through Competition

Kudos to all the groups competing! You know, it is proof-positive that by incentivizing green energy (just as we have in other areas), we can achieve breakthroughs in the technology. Whether or not any of these concepts actually make it to market, the ideas embedded in them do have the potential to revolutionize the way we think about just what a car is - and what it can be - a decade or so from now. Three wheels? Four engines? Worth watching all the videos and learning about this technology - it my influence not just your commute, but your career, in the near future!



Read the Article at HuffingtonPost ALL 8 FINALIST VIDEOS CAN BE VIEWED AT THIS SITE!

David http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/
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Bed Bugs 101: The Costs for Businesses Soars as Bed Bugs Spread

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OK, not a post to read/watch during your lunch hour...but bed bugs are turning into a very serious health concern....and a very costly problem for many retail and service businesses. Watch this interview from CNBC on the "Bed Bug Invasion" (now there's a headline!) between Erin Burnett and Ron Harrison, who is the Director of Technical Services at Orkin:



Yep, keep your pest control company on speed dial!

So, if you manage a business, what should you do? If your a customer, what can and should you do to protect yourself? Would this change your behavior or attitudes? post your thoughts here on the blog.

David
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A Billion Videos: The Success Story of RedBox

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Here's a great interview with Paul Davis, CEO of Coinstar, which is the parent company of RedBox, which recently rented its one billionth video! Here he talks about the future of kiosk-based video and the challenge of competition from other forms of video download and distribution:



So, what do you think the future holds for video - both for yourself and for the industry as a whole - will it be in kiosks, over the Web, or something else. Post your thoughts and experiences, and even your tips here on the blog.

David

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Taking Technology Too Far?: This Guy Tweeted DURING His Heart Attack!

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OK, we live in a connected world (and yes, there is a reason that many refer to their Blackberry devices as their "Crackberry"!). Yet, is this a sign of taking things way too far?
Watch the report below from CNN's Jeanne Moos on Tommy Christopher, a 42 year-old Washington reporter who tweeted the whole time he was having a heart attack - from chest pains through his double bypass (well, not all the way through the surgery :-)! View the story here:



Would you do this yourself? What would you do if your husband or wife or significant other did this? Was Jay Leno's comment right on? Is there a limit - like the live-tweeted birth? Post your thoughts here on the blog.

David



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Dodge and the "Invisible Monkey" Ad

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News from the world of advertising. Dodge has taken-on PETA (People for the Ethical treatment of Animals) with its new ad - one that has drawn fire from the organization both for the before - and after - version of its new TV ad. Watch the story by Jeanne Moos at CNN on the "Invisible Monkey" ad here:



So, do you agree with Dodge's actions? Should more businesses take this attitude - or at least show some humor when confronted by interest groups? Is it good or bad PR for the company? Post your thoughts here on the blog site.

David

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Top Ten Management on Key Success Factors: An Overview of Practices That Lead to a Successful Business

This overview of Key Success Factors was prepared by Aaron Severio while a Business Administration major in the College of Business at Southeastern Louisiana University.

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Top Ten Management on Driving Forces in International Business: An Overview of What’s Driving Your Business

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