December 2010
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Wow, Stanford Women’s Basketball won over UConn 71 - 59…..history in the making.
“Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that...”
– Albert Einstein
Let us remember the true meaning of Christmas - it’s the gift of life. Let’s count our blessings and appreciate the people in our lives. Merry Christmas!
“Life is not an exact science. It’s an art”
“May you live in interesting times,
May you come into attention of powerful...”
– Chinese Proverb referred to as a curse (interesting)
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to...”
– Reinhold Niebuhr
Drama in the Sky on December 21st (Once in a...
While some may be thinking about the Star of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, we will be treated to a dance in the sky that will not repeat for hundreds of years (500 years is the next) on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. This will be a lunar eclipse at the same time as the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
LUNAR ECLIPSE: When the Sun, Earth and Moon line up and the...
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlet Johansson is Splitting... →
“Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them”
– Dion Boucicault
Time's Top 10 Business Deals of the Year
1. United Unites with Continental
2. General Motors’ IPO
3. Sanofi-Aventis Makes Hostile Bid for Genzyme
4. MetLife Picks Up a Piece of AIG
5. Agriculture Bank of China Goes Public
6. Unilever Buys Alberto Culver
7. Warren Buffett Acquires a Successor
8. Private Equity Firm 3G Buys Burger King
9. Southwest Buys Airtran
10. IBM Sells 1% Bonds
Did you know that San Diego Airport is 10th most...
An internationally televised documentary on the History Channel is calling San Diego’s Lindbergh Field one of the 10 most extreme in the world.The documentary takes airports from all over the world and highlights what makes some dangerous and others challenging, but calls all of them extreme.According to the documentary, “San Diego perfectly illustrates the principal of air traffic...
Former Miss Arizona gets 2 years in prison in... →
What is going on in Tucson?
Elizabeth Edwards passed away today at 61 due to...
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7 Neutral Nations
Over the last two centuries, several countries have declared themselves neutral: they choose not to enter into any foreign war on any side, hoping thereby to avoid invasion, and to provide a “neutral” location where conflicts might be avoided or halted by diplomatic means. The following seven neutral nations are members of the United Nations, all but one have standing armies for defense,...
Do you know what The amusement park chain Six...
It’s the “Six flags over Texas,” referring to the six different governments that have ruled the state. Spain (1529-1685, 1690-1821), France (1685-1690), Mexico (1821-1836), Republic of Texas (1836-1845), Confederate States of America (1861-1865), United States of America (1845-1861, 1865-present)
OMG, the Apple Cup is turning into the...
Arizona State University is Rocking the Duel in...
Top 10 companies hiring this week
Hopefully you’re Thanksgiving went well and your jeans still fit. Or at least they last until January, when you make a resolution to lose weight and hit the gym more.
In the meantime, while everyone’s spending their time cybershopping for the perfect toaster for Grandma, you can continue your job hunt. Many job seekers have put their searches on hold during the holiday season, but...
I miss the sun. Need to go to south of the...
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere”
– Albert Einstein
Changing Gears on Personal Branding. Are You...
What are you known for? What do people say about you when you leave the room? (They are talking about you, aren’t they?) How can you burnish your reputation to win that promotion or land that new client? You’ve diligently focused on your personal brand for years — but what if you now want to reinvent yourself?
It happens all the time. A financial services executive moves into retail....
