He had great credentials when President Ronald Reagan nominated him to be chief of the Federal Reserve in 1987. Just 69 days into Alan Geenspan's term, however, the Dow dropped by 508 points and 22 percent (if the stock market average dropped 22 percent today, the Dow would lose about 3,000 points). The financial system was close to a financial panic, but that didn't happen, … [Read more...]
2007 Economic Census
The economic census measures the nation’s economic activity, providing key source data for the gross domestic product (GDP) and other indicators of economic performance. Providing data that businesses need to compare industries and locations, the economic census is vital for developing business plans, gauging the competition and assessing efficiency. On Dec. 17, 2007, most … [Read more...]
Curiosity most importance experience of life – Video
This is a video post I found about Seth Godin The film stars the ever-curious Seth Godin. Prolific best-selling author and one of the most-read business bloggers in the world. I filmed Seth without really knowing much about him. The result is 'curiosity', a place we might have never reached if I had known the events of his life. After having read Seth's blog for a while now - … [Read more...]
One laptop per child – Video
A non-profit organization hopes to help children in impoverished countries by distributing low-cost computers. Designed with help from major companies including Google, NewsCorp, and Nortel, the XO went into mass production in November and has been tested in countries like Brazil, Nigeria, and India already. … [Read more...]
Setting Up a Wireless LAN
Provided by HPEstablish a Broadband Connection Wireless networks are always an extension of your broadband wired connection. Before you put your wireless network in place, be sure you have a T1, DSL, cable, or other broadband connection in place in your office. Decide Who, What, When, and Where Determine who will be using the network and what they'll be doing on it. Find out … [Read more...]