Monthly Archives: November 2009

Found in Wired Magazine November 2009, it appears scientists are developing a computerized robot that is capable of obtaining new energy from biomass, allowing the robot to recharge without conventional fueling stations.   I’m not sure if everyone understands what … Continue reading →

Great Article in Wired Magazine November 2009 about how daydreaming and stargazing might actually be a catalyst for original and organized thought and invention.  Could be seen as common sense, but I’ve never really heard anyone say it before… I … Continue reading →

AdAge: Wal-Mart CMO Stephen Quinn defended his company’s massive expansion of is private-label brands. Earlier this year, the retail giant sparked a controversy in the food marketing industry when it unveiled a revamped “Great Value” brand line that includes more … Continue reading →

A Human Rights Watch report on Cuba takes the government of President Raul Castro to task for, among other things, jailing those without jobs. The report cited the cases of dozens of people charged with “dangerousness” for being unemployed. “A … Continue reading →

Great article in Fast Company November 09 issue.   They call it “Ethical Capitalism” but I like to think of it as “Practical Capitalism”, since we can just let monsters take over the planet.  Thank you Noreena!  Noreena could write … Continue reading →

http://bit.ly/uf64t WSJ: Employers Turn to Temporary Help By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN One bright spot of Friday’s gloomy jobs report was the surge in temporary hires. Companies are hiring more temps with plans to convert them into full-time workers if economic conditions … Continue reading →