Archive for the ‘Viewpoint’ Category

Amazon Can Empty Bookstore Shelves

December 2nd, 2007 by | 718 Comments | Filed in AAPL, AMZN, BGP, BKS, Books, Internet, SNE, Technology, Viewpoint

The Kindle might just be the iPod of digital reading, according to one excited author, who predicts the device will improve the publishing landscape for all

Embrace the Edge—or Perish

November 28th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in AAPL, Innovation, Viewpoint

The periphery of today’s global business environment is where innovation potential is the highest. Ignore it at your peril

The Ethics of Tipping and Regifting

November 27th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Ethics, Family & Home, Viewpoint

Yes, you should show gratitude to those who help you throughout the year, but do so with sense and sensitivity

One Man Who Gives Thanks Daily

November 21st, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in ERTS, Family & Home, Internet, Management, Viewpoint

Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch, diagnosed with terminal cancer, has some words to live by that ring particularly true on Thanksgiving

Ten Penny-Pinching Ideas for 2008

November 20th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in CRM, CTXS, Career & Work, Computers, Consumer Electronics, MSFT, Personal Technology, Small Business, Technology, Viewpoint, software

The gadgets to spring for, the systems to install, and the best ways to soak your overpriced tech consultants for free advice

Building a Career Change

November 18th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in Business Schools, Career Change, Education, Viewpoint

After more than 25 years in the business, this architect went back to school for an MBA. Here’s a look at a typical day in her new job

Why the XM-Sirius Merger Makes Sense

November 15th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in AAPL, Entertainment, Media, Mergers & Acquisitions, SIRI, Technology, Viewpoint, XMSR

Representative Rick Boucher dismisses antitrust concerns, putting their share of the radio market at less than 4%, and argues the deal would benefit listeners

We Don’t Need ‘Do Not Track’

November 11th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in ACXM, Advertising, Advertising and Marketing, GOOG, IACI, Internet, Legal Issues, MSFT, NWS, Policy, SBUX, TWX, Technology, VZ, Viewpoint, YHOO

To protect consumers’ privacy in the digital age, we need better adherence to existing guidelines—not a whole new set of regulations

Marketing to Teens Online

November 7th, 2007 by | No Comments | Filed in EBAY, NWS, Technology, Viewpoint, WEN

Online marketing not only invades privacy; it often misses the mark. An "opt-in" system would protect kids and help advertisers target customers

Stocks: Where to Buy Now

November 4th, 2007 by | 34 Comments | Filed in ABX, AEM, C, CS, Energy, Financial Services, Investing, KGC, MA, MER, MTW, ORCL, PCU, RIG, SLB, SNDK, SPWR, Science, Stock Market News, Stock Recommendations, Viewpoint, WAB, XOM

Despite deep uncertainties in housing and financial services, investor opportunities remain in the tumultuous markets