This may be random thoughts of items I’ve seen in the news, observations I’ve made based on current events, or even thought leader and futurist type of insights.
I had the privilege recently to attend the CGI event in New York. This is the Clinton Global Initiative, which was the brain child of a longtime associate of President Bill Clinton. I’ve attended conferences all over the world; as an attendee, participant, and panelists, and CGI is truly unique. What makes this conference special? …
I was thinking the other day as I watched the news of the Solyndra collapse, that there has to be a better way. To begin, I’m not against the fact Solyndra got a loan. What I think more about is the difference in approach. To me, Solyndra is like planting one tree and “hoping” it …
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Is America succumbing to the “Crab Theory”? Are you familiar with the Crab Theory? It’s the idea that, if you put a single crab in a bucket, he will successfully escape. However, if you put many crabs in that same bucket, any one that tried to escape will be pulled back down by the others …
I had stated many months back that I really felt the Groupon numbers were over inflated. Well, they just restated to the amount of $400 Million—LESS! For those of you not familiar with Groupon, they are a Chicago based company that provides Group Coupons around a hot new space of “daily deals”. What Groupon (as …
As I had predicted- Groupon is Fudging the numbers Read More »
I had stated many months back that I really felt the Groupon numbers were over inflated. Well, they just restated to the amount of $400 Million—LESS! For those of you not familiar with Groupon, they are a Chicago based company that provides Group Coupons around a hot new space of “daily deals”. What Groupon (as …
As I had predicted- Groupon is Fudging the numbers Read More »
I’m consistently more frustrated with the numerous organizations who state their goal is to “raise awareness” around an issue. I can realize there are many great causes the need a light shone on them. However, when does the point of awareness lead to apathy? There are many issues I am now aware of. This is …
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So, as technology improves, it seems tools also get easier. This will be my first attempt to post to the blog- directly from an email. The old process was to sign in, create a post, update, etc. Am really hoping this becomes a seamless, simple process. Sm “Bringing Visions to Reality” Stephen.Meade Founder ~ Resident …
Have you ever wondered what age it is when you will have more Yesterday’s- than Tomorrow’s? When does youth transition to wisdom?
Have you seen Google’s new social networking site? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13953416
Anyone besides me think Social Security, should have been called Social “Supplement”? Then, people wouldn’t be totally dependent on it.