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Author Archives: markkolier
Better employee productivity should create new ‘new’ jobs
But it hasn’t quite worked out that way. Last week’s news from Pepsi-Cola CEO Indra Nooyi that the company was planning to cut (for a change they did not use the word ‘layoff’ so these folks are not coming back) … Continue reading
How about using the fancy crystal and fine china every day?
I was doing dishes the other night (bad luck again), and was in the process of washing the nice Reidel http://www.reidel.com crystal wine glasses we have had for more than fifteen years. I remember when we received some as a … Continue reading
When will a LinkedIn Profile replace a resume?
I have looked at many resumes over the years. Most of them are conventionally boring as if a resume writing service had advised the candidate to play it safe. Consequently most resumes are anything but memorable. Your resume should supposedly … Continue reading
Super Bowl XLVI was great – the ads not so much
Giant fans are still rejoicing this Monday morning following an entertaining and closely contested Super Bowl. The drama went down to the wire and when Tom Brady and the Patriots were facing a 3rd down and 16th and Brady connected … Continue reading
What is it about IKEA?
Less than two weeks ago I made my first trip to IKEA. I realize that this puts me far into the minority and now that I have been there truly EVERYONE has been to an IKEA – or so it … Continue reading
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Tagged Big stores, DIY, Do it yourself, IKEA, Stew Leonard's
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Generic brands don’t always mean the lowest price
In the era of stretching a paycheck, generic brands have moved from the fringes to the mainstream. Every day people consider the value of purchasing a ‘non-brand’ when visiting a supermarket, or big box retailer like Costco, Target or Wal-Mart. … Continue reading
The U.S. pushing China on trade practices won’t work
It’s an election year here in the United States. 2012 will also mark changes in the Chinese government as well. The backdrop to all of this is a seemingly constant stream of rhetoric from the U.S. that China has unfair … Continue reading
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Jeremy Lin has made the New York Knicks ‘America’s Team’
At least for now. Only two years ago a friend of mine was completely joking when he was asked about his favorite pro basketball team (and mine) – the New York Knickerbockers when he said – you mean ‘America’s team?’ … Continue reading →