Monthly Archives: January 2010

From the Department of Redundancy Department

I gave a presentation yesterday on “The Brave New World of Social Media” to folks from small and large businesses that were attending a program at my firm’s Chicago office.  Not surprisingly, my program title’s days are numbered, as more and more businesses take the plunge into social media. Note that I didn’t refer to “social networking” in my title.  In fact, during
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Bored much?

Every Sunday when I open my New York Times, sifting through the various sections, I have a momentary pang of guilt when I come to the Book Review.  I glance at it and feel the same as when I’m grocery shopping and fail to buy broccoli.  Mind you, the feeling is fleeting, but the aftertaste lingers for much longer.  There’s just something
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Writing and the “Empty Backpack”

During the holidays, my wife and I got a chance to see the latest George Clooney vehicle, “Up in the Air.”  It is a fine flick with terrific acting and captivating, if not occasionally predictable, storylines and characters.  I definitely recommend seeing it, if you haven’t already.  I don’t intend to spoil the movie for anyone who hasn’t seen it,
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Be Careful What You Wish For

So, the Supreme Court has decided that the First Amendment has some teeth still left in it when it comes to political speech (the whole reason it mentions the “press” in the first place).  It may come as a surprise to some who know me, but I actually agree with the majority view, which bears a resemblence to my “marketplace
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