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Building a Network in 8 Steps

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:33:44 -0800
You've probably heard a million times that networking is the way to land a job. But what if you don't have a strong network already? All is not lost--you can start now to build one. Debra Feldman, known as the "JobWhiz," is a professional networking expert and executive job search agent. Follow her suggestions to build a network that will help you land your next opportunity:
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Want to be a leader? Act like one

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:32:34 -0800
You're doing all the obvious things: the right education, solid experience, a good mentor. But those in the C-Suite often confide that it's the subtle "polish" that takes the superstar to the next level of success.
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Tom Fox: How to Lead Like a Lawyer

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:20:09 -0800
"Give me your best. It's the least you can do. It's also the most you can do. What more can I ask for? It's also important for people to judge their own work. Forget about being given gold stars by others. Judge something by your own standards."
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The art of predicting revenue streams

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:38:45 -0800
Q: I'm putting together a business plan for a product I want to market and have forecast my initial sales from an internet survey. But how do I forecast what the market penetration will be in the following years? Are there standard methods or sources for determining this?
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REGION: Pot-plant values fixed, regardless of green thumb

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:55:41 -0800
Police officers, medical marijuana patients and everyday stoners generally agree: One-eighth of an ounce of high-quality marijuana costs about $50. But ask around about the value of a living marijuana plant and you're likely to get all kinds of answers.
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Sharecare Announces $14 Million Growth Equity Financing Led by Galen Partners, the Acquisition of The Little Blue Book ...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800
ATLANTA, GA-- - Sharecare, an interactive health and wellness social platform providing people with access to expert-developed answers, information and programs to live their healthiest life, today announced ...
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Northaven Resources Corp.: Geophysical Interpretation Generates Large SEDEX Gold/Silver Targets at Allco

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:22 -0800
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - NORTHAVEN RESOURCES CORP. is pleased to announce that it has now received, the final interpretation report for its ZTEM geophysical survey on its Allco property, located approximately 27 km northeast of Revelstoke, BC, from Condor Consulting of Lakewood, Colorado. Based ...
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A case study of the tactics of climate change denial, in which I am the target | Bad Astronomy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:04:14 -0800
Over the years I have pointed out the fallacious arguments of climate change deniers when they attack legitimate climatologists like James Hansen and Michael Mann. This is, of course, like kicking at a bee hive, and whenever I do the comments section of my posts fill with lots of angry buzzing. But now, for what I think is the first time, I find myself the target of an attack. And I have to ...
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Letters to the editor for Feb. 6, 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:09:13 -0800
Matt McGrady: Editorial on Ryan and the Fed insanely naive
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Attorney requests police protection for Bashara after man's release

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:09 -0800
Police’s release of a key figure in the Jane Bashara murder probe has prompted the attorney for the woman’s husband to ask for police protection.
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