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Entrepreneurs run with crowdsourcing model

Every Friday afternoon the staff at cutting edge New York-based product development firm Quirky reviews ideas submitted by the public and voted on by its online community of consumers. Ultimately just one idea is chosen to be sold in Quirky's online store.

Earn the Right to Serve

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I will never forget driving through a small Florida town many years ago. As I drove past a small family diner there was a sign out front that read, Come in and eat before we both starve. While meant to be humorous, the sign is as pertinent now as it was years ago.
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Analysis: How to surf the 3D movie wave?

Investors looking to cash in on the 3D craze take note: rather than betting on a volatile box office, your best bet might be with companies that make watching and screening movies in three dimensions possible.
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Carmaker Tesla's stock zooms 40 percent on first day

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Corp's initial public offering zoomed ahead on Tuesday with shares rallying more than 40 percent as investors bet that electric cars would define the future of transportation.
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Gillard reject claims of intimidation to principals

Newly-installed Prime Minister Julia Gillard has brushed off statements that some school principals were intimidated out of speaking to a task force investigating her Building the Education Revolution program.
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NSW loses Wilson as DET official

New South Wales may be losing their technology chiefs as Stephen Wilson will step down on his post as the Department of Education and Training chief information officer.
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McChrystal and the Struggles of Leadership

Since the recent dustup over the resignation and replacement of General Stanley McChrystal, I ventured out to the local bookstore to pick up the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine to read for myself the story that took down a top general in war time and what possible lessons can be learned.
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Abbot lambasts new PM's educ for wasting educ funds

Opposition Leader Tony Abbot commented last Sunday that Julia Gillard have managed to waste $8 billion on school halls during her days as deputy prime minister and will not be any different as she takes on her new role as new Prime Minister.
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GMAT Test Day, Part 2 Training Your Body

Peak performance depends on more than knowledge and ability. It is also contingent upon your whole state of being. Learn how to increase your chances by preparing your body for test day.
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Fed on sidelines, waiting for recovery to firm

The Federal Reserve is expected to renew its promise to hold benchmark interest rates exceptionally low for an extended period on Wednesday and may acknowledge a slight slowdown in the pace of U.S. economic recovery.
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Perfection Denied: Lessons from the Diamond

Armando Galarraga had never pitched a perfect game in his major league baseball career. But on June 2, in a game against the Cleveland Indians, he was one out away from that distinction.
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GMAT Test Day Part 1: Conquering Anxiety

Even if you've been preparing for months and acing your practice exams, come test day you are likely to feel a little...less than confident. Find out how to calm your nerves.
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Creating a Culture of Inclusion

After considerable pressure brought to bear, President Barack Obama is slated to meet this week with BP executives at the White House. The topic at hand of course is how to deal with the oil crisis in the Gulf. As that crisis lingers on, it is imperative that all key leaders get together to work on solutions.
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The Wizard of Westwood: A Leader for the Ages

Few in the arena of sports and leadership have had such a lasting impact on and off the court than legendary basketball coach John Wooden. At the age of 99, just four months shy of his 100th birthday, John Wooden has passed away.
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Are You a Grateful Leader?

It is said that on his retreat from Greece after his great military expedition there, King Xerxes boarded a Phoenician ship along with a number of his Persian troops. But a fearful storm came up, and the captain told Xerxes there was no hope unless the ship's load was substantially lightened.
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Web startup Jelli looks to rock traditional radio

Entrepreneur Mike Dougherty envisions a day when people will listen to their car radio via a wireless Internet connection and be able to make song requests with the help of a hands-free device as they drive along the freeway.

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