The Tragedy of 9/11, a Tale of Two Skyscrapers and a Lesson in Business Incompetence . . . On September 11th, 2001, the entire world watched in collective horror as, in the span of several hours, thousands of innocent people were murdered and two steel and concrete icons came tumbling to the ground. It was …
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Getting Published with No Financial Compensation: NO PROBLEM!
Getting Published with No Financial Compensation: NO PROBLEM! . . . . "In writing, some things are worth more than money…" . . One year ago almost to the day, I sent a poem of mine to The Literary Review: http://theliteraryreview.org/. It’s a literary periodical which has been published continuously since 1957 and has featured …
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The Coca-Cola Fiasco of 1985: Why in Business It Can Be Important to Think “Inside the Box!”
. The Coca-Cola Fiasco of 1985: Why in Business It Can Be Important to Think "Inside the Box!" . . In 1985, the chieftains at Coca-Cola decided to think "outside the box." They decided to replace a product which seemingly needed no replacement, yes, Coca-Cola. "New Coke," as it was unofficially named was rolled …
“Will We As Workers Ever Become Obsolete?”
. "Will We As Workers Ever Become Obsolete?" . . . . Last year, the "s Baggers" Restaurant (http://www.sbaggers.de/), a "waiter-less" restaurant opened in Nuremburg, Germany. Each table has a touch-screen which allows patrons to send their order directly to the kitchen where the chef prepares the meal. The food arrives at the table via …
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Is Writing Really a Viable Profession?
. Is the job of "writer" truly a viable profession? . As a writer myself, and someone who, thankfully, is making steady and measurable strides and inroads on the road to success, I have decided to look at this question a little bit more deeply. I mention the word "viability," so I ask: can a writer who chooses …