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business

Bill Gates Says Goodbye. Is it Steve Jobs Turn?

I just read an article on CNN that highlighted 11 people that could take Steve Jobs place, just in case something happened to Jobs. It kinda annoyed me. Just because we are seeing the departure of Gates, does it mean all the guards need to be changed? Steve Jobs has only been in his current role for a few years

Hilton Hotel Chains Internet Access and other Issues!

Over the past six months I have been traveling a great deal. I have stayed around 40 days in a variety of Hilton properties and another 20 days in Marriot hotel chains. I usually stay in Hilton properties to gain reward points.

Sleeping with the Enemy causes Yahoo to Loose their Minds

Hey are not Google and Yahoo competitors? With Microsoft out and Google in I am simply amazed by the business decisions being made at Yahoo. One thing for sure is that it will be fun to watch how this all plays out. I get the feeling Yahoo is a sinking ship and they are desperate to stay above water.

It’s Good Work, If You Get to Telecommute…

Dice.com asked the simple question: Would you take a pay cut if you could telecommute? While only 7% already do that, 37% would indeed take a pay cut to stay at home or work from a remote office. 36% said "Nope" and 19% just need work. I think about what I do at home and what I do at a

Booking Flights with United Airlines

I have been booking a great number of flights over the past six months. Usually I fly coach but on trips where I am going to only have minimal time on the ground at the destination I book a 1st class ticket. Expensive but at least I get to sleep on both legs.

AT&T Looks at Bandwidth Caps

Well the more we go forward the more we go backwards. I predict a major revolt by users as another ISP contemplates bandwidth caps. These actions are going to cost a lot of companies money.

Business Friendly and some not so Friendly Airports

Over the past 6 months I have spent a great deal of time in and around airports and sitting in their departure lounges. While I have been fortunate to have a Red Carpet membership that I pay for, and membership privileges in other Airline lounges through my AMEX Business Platinum what I have found in small airports that don’t have such clubs is pretty interesting.