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I wanted to post on Olympians turned entrepreneur, but Forbes beat me to it. I had a great time looking through their list (and making assumptions about who’d had work done…) What surprised me, however, was that nearly all the world class athletes they profiled were working in sports related fields – all but one. […]
If you think your boss is tough, wait ’till you see these guys! The scripted, non-reality TV show might be a dying breed, but shows past and present provide us with many memorable bosses and leaders. Following are some of the most unforgettable TV bosses, along with what made them so great (or not so […]
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere’s father, Alan, was arrested today for hitting his wife. The International Federation of Journalists has accused the Chinese government of snooping. Two U. of Virginia students have been accused of plagiarism. Accusations, whether they’re accurate or not, happen all the time. Once in a while, they happen to us. We’re plodding […]
If you’re a cheeky male Irish clone who sleeps less than 7 hours a night, habitually sells expensive lobby cards, has a housewife-melting smile, and knows National Lampoon movies like the back of your hand, you could get rich off this week’s jobs. 1. Delhi: Need a clone for Shaadi.com I need someone to clone […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. In mid-2007, I was downsized from my job working as a web editor for a major dining and tourism site. The layoff gave my ego a hematoma, but in practical terms, it wasn’t a big loss. When I factored in commuting and healthcare costs, the job was […]
In Great Britain, Coca Cola’s Powerade has released an edgy, beautiful ad campaign. From Reuters: Triple jumper Phillips Idowu, cyclist Rebecca Romero and swimmer Gregor Tait have all been photographed taking part in their individual sports stark naked as part of an advertising campaign for a sports drink. “Everyone is used to seeing athletes in […]
Million dollar baby photos have been all the rage since Angeline Jolie brought a pair of ultra-hot, hyperprivileged twins to the world. Santa Angelina usually gets a break from intense media scrutiny, as she and stud hubby Brad Pitt donate exorbitant amounts of cash to needy global causes. What about the rest of celebrities who’ve […]
Some people feel philanthropy is only about foundations donating lots of money, but that’s only one part. Philanthropy is about people giving their time, help and care to causes they support, making the world a better place to live in. Philanthropic activities come in many forms, some people choose to contribute a huge sum of […]
This week’s weird and wonderful gigs appear to be veering towards the medieval, with meat packers, hay stackers, dog tenders, and sea captains making the cut. The egg donor, automotive tester, and hacker positions, however, bely the fact that it’s 2008, not 1488… 1. Alaska: Meat Packers I need meat packers/camp helpers for the fall […]
Fortunes are rarely won by playing it safe. On the contrary, the biggest fortunes have been won by those willing to step outside the box and change the way the game is played. Following are twenty-five business innovators of the past, present, and future whose stories are different in many respects, but all point to […]
What makes a business book the “best”? Best-selling? Most influential? Timelessness? Categorical relevance? Business Pundit sifted through numerous categories and resources to come up with this list of the 25 Best Business Books Ever. We didn’t concern ourselves with categories (management, sales, etc.) or timeliness of subject matter. Instead, we focused on the following question: […]
No matter what you do, chances are that you’ll be working hard at some point in your job. Most occupations vacillate between heavy workloads and slow periods. Tax accountants come to mind as extreme cases of this crunch-lull dynamic. Crunch times require focus. They also induce stress and worry. A little stress may provoke creativity, […]
