Blog Entries tagged 'Zander Stuff'

10 Crazy Business Ideas That Worked!

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 8/10 MSN Money...
Here's a close look at 10 ideas that found commercial success - created by innovators and entrepreneurs who defied the cynics and fulfilled needs we didn't know we had
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2010 CIO 100 Awards

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 8/2010 CIO.com...
CIO.com announces it's 23rd Annual CIO 100 Awards. This year's winners build new revenue streams, engage customers and speed decision making to create lasting value. They come from industries as diverse as agriculture, healthcare and professional sports.
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More Time Spent on Social Networks vs. Emails & Portals

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 8/1/10 San Jose Mercury News...
A new report by Nielsen Online concludes that nearly a third of Americans' online time is spent on social networks and games that they host. The study, covering 200,000 Internet users for the year ending in June, found that social network use grew by 43 percent, while time spent on portal sites, e-mail and instant messaging declined.
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Meet the Inventor of the Cell Phone

gzander@project1.com — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 7/9/10 CNN.com...
In 1973, Martin Cooper and his team at Motorola built the first cell phone. Cost: $3,900 and 50 cents per minute to talk! Here's a summary of a recent interview with Martin who is now 81 years old.
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Cloud Computing - The Future of Video Games

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 6/16/10 CNN...
As companies use cloud computing to store video games, more & more games will be played on portable devices like the iPad... resulting in "cloud gaming" becoming a "console killer."
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What the Internet is Doing to our Brains

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 6/4/10 WSJ...
In his new book, "The Shallows", Nicholas Carr says "when we go online, we enter an environment that promotes cursory reading, hurried and distracted thinking, and superficial learning." Is the Internet turning us, and our kids, into fast-twitch airheads incapable of profound cogitation? Find out more in this book review.
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Apple's Value Overtakes Microsoft

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 5/26/10 CNNMoney.com...
Microsoft's dominance as the tech industry's most valuable player is over. On Wednesday 5/26/10, Apple's market capitalization edged past its rival's. During the five year period, 2005-2010, while Microsoft stock price remained relatively flat, Apple stock appreciated almost 600%.
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TED - Ideas Worth Spreading

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From TED.com
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a "clearinghouse" that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers. Topics cover all aspects of business, technology, society, culture, entertainment, global issues and more. Watch, learn & enjoy!
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Can People Actually "Own" Virtual Land?

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 5/10/10 CNN.com...
Second Life is an online virtual world where people lease virtual land. Some "residents" of this world pay real money $ for this digital real estate where they build homes and sometimes run businesses that make real money $. But now, a federal lawsuit questions whether people actually "own" the property.
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The TIME 100: World's Most Influential People

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From May 2010 Time Inc...
See Time's annual list, photos and stories about the world's most influential leaders, thinkers, artists and heroes for 2010.
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2010 Webby Award Nominees (Video)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 4/13/10 CNN...
Nominees for the 2010 Webby Awards were announced today. Winners will be handed out June 14 and will feature 5-word acceptance speeches. The Webbys honor excellence on the Internet in four categories: Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video and the Mobile Web. This year, voting is open to the public until 4/29 at webby.aol.com.
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Get Your Computer Engineer "Barbie" Doll

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From Mattel...
For the first time ever, Barbie asked the world to help her select her next 2010 career, and after a worldwide online voting campaign including Twitter and Facebook entries, the winner of the popular vote is Computer Engineer! Checkout her new wardrobe and accessories.
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"Forty Under 40" - Crain's Class of 2010

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/29/10 Crain's NY Business...
Welcome to Crain's Forty Under 40 class of 2010. Despite the tough economy, Crain's has identified a dynamic group of New Yorkers who have excelled in their respective fields, from fashion to finance to the world of nonprofits. Read their stories and watch their videos.
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Most Successful Scams on the Net

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/21/10 MSNBC...
Beware these 5 online scams that continue to lure & fleece users just like you.
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25 Years of .com

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/10 eWeek.com...
In 1985 the domain name ".com" came into existence to start the modern internet era. Here's a slideshow of some of the more impactful online companies that helped make the internet what it is - including those who've prospered and those who've failed.
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The 1st IT Help Desk Call (Video)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From YouTube...
A humorous look at the first recorded help desk call during the Middle Ages.
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Forbes 2010 - World's Top 10 Billionaires

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/10/10 MSN Money...
According to Forbes' 2010 annual list, there are 1,011 billionaires in the world this year... and for the third time in three years, the world has a new richest man.
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Visas for the Next Sergey Brin (Google)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/8/10 WSJ...
Despite U.S. unemployment hovering around 10% and pressures to limit worker immigration, Congress is considering a new bipartisan bill, the "Startup Visa Act" for immigrant entrepreneurs who can attract financing and create new U.S. jobs.
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Can You Solve This Math Problem?

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

They say only people with an IQ 120+ can solve this problem in under 1 minute. So, if:

2 + 3 = 10
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
8 + 4 = 96

Then:
9 + 7 = ?

Email me to check your answer @ gzander@project1.com

New Phone App... "Tiger Text" (Video)

gzander.project1@gmail.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

From 3/1/10 CNN.com...
Text messaging for cheaters, spies, and anyone who wants their messages to self-destruct.
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