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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

When Does a Protest Go Too Far?: The Protests over Wal-Marts in the District of Columbia...and Over the Protesters



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When do activists cross the line in protesting businesses? Consider this case coming out of the District of Columbia as protesters picket the house of �a local developer who wants to bring Wal-Marts to the DC area.



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David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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Jetsetter.com CEO Drew Patterson on His New Travel Website for the Affluent, Upscale Market






Here's a story about a fast-growing company that is taking on what it perceives to be an underserved market niche - the affluent traveler. See this Fox Business News story on 


Jetsetter.com, in which CEO Drew Patterson explains how his site is changing the online travel site model. Watch below and comment here on the blog:









David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University


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College Students and Money Concerns: Suddenly, Cash is King Again!







In this story from the Fox Business Network, HelpSaveMyDollars.com Founder Scott Gamm on growing evidence that students are looking to save and pay down bills before entering the real world.



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David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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What People Really Want from the Web: ANSWERS



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Google has made mega-bazillions from Search, but what do people really want when they search online. In one word, it's ANSWERS. Watch this video clip from Fox News in which they present an interview with the CEO of Ask.com, Doug Leeds, who talks about why the Q&A (Questions and Answers) space is so hot today. See:






David Wyld, Professor of Management
Southeastern Louisiana University

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10 Most Bizarre Business Conventions in the World | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory



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Here's a great article from our friends at BSchool.com on the weirdest of all those many, many trade shows and conventions held around the globe. Read:




10 Most Bizarre Business Conventions in the World | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory




So, which one do you want to see the Exhibit Hall booths for??




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