Tony Kornheiser Rants on Human Resources

OK, HR departments sometimes take unwarranted flack. However, no one can rant about something they don't like quite like "Mr. Tony." For those who have never heard Tony Kornheiser on the radio, here's evidence of why you should subscribe to his podcast (as I do):

Watch and enjoy (unless you are in the corporate HR department):



David

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Principal Asks Parents To Ban Facebook, Social Networking

As a parent of kiddos in this age range, I see how much tech is indeed changing their lives - for bad, yes, but also for good. Balance is the key, and yes, it is absolutely critical for parents to REALLY talk to their kids - not just text them back! Remember the old management advice for the workplace (which parents, don't forget at home), "hi tech also means hi touch!"

Watch a good overview of the story and an interview with Principal Tony Orsini below:



and the article below also contains the principal's letter to the school's parents:
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

David http://wyld-about-technology.blogspot.com/

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Conan On '60 Minutes': 'I Wouldn't Have Done That' To Leno (VIDEO)

Kudos to Conan for having some principles (tens of millions does help one though in taking a principled stand on the job)!

Watch:



David
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost



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Oil Spills 101: How to Fight the Problem

This is a great overview article from the BBC on the various methods that can be employed to both clean-up oil spills and to attack the source of the problem (that f$&^ing gushing, broken well-head). For now and going forward in time (unfortunately), this will be a great resource article on the options for authorities and oh yes, those BP execs (picture below having a briefing on the matter):

Ok, here's the BBC article to bookmark:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8651333.stm

And kiddos, I'll be flattered if you cite me (along with Wikipedia) for your current event or your research paper. If so, drop me an email or comment!

David

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