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Real airport security is very low tech

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With all the news media chattering on about this latest round of terrorism with flight 253 and the guy with a bad stomach in the restroom, we are seeing the latest group of pundits advocating for more technology, full-body scans, … Continue reading

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John Nese is to soda pop what Gary Vaynerchuk is to wine

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John Nese is the proprietor of Galcos Soda Pop Stop in LA. His father ran it as a grocery store, and when the time came for John to take charge, he decided to convert it into the ultimate soda-lovers destination. … Continue reading

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Finally! Good BBQ in Englewood, Ohio

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Finally, we have a good BBQ place in Englewood. When JD Custard closed for the season, the Oinkadoodlemoo Smoky BBQ trailer pulled in and smoke started pouring from the chimney stack. It took a while for me to stop in, … Continue reading

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Celebrate your win, not your opponent’s loss

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Do you strive to win in an effort to push yourself to do the very best you can, with the expectation that your best will result in a win? Or do you focus your energy solely on defeating your opponent? … Continue reading

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The best explanation of productivity ever from theLadders.com

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Watch this video, but pay attention to minute 3:54. You don’t get paid more, but you will have to talk faster for the same paycheck. Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) — Marc Cenedella, chief executive officer of TheLadders.com, talks with Bloomberg’s Lori … Continue reading

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What Barack Obama is teaching brands and media about young consumers’ brand loyalty

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The news media is all abuzz about explanations as to why Barack Obama voters did not come out to elect Jon Corzine in New Jersey and Creigh Deeds in Virginia. It must be the Obama effect or a referendum on … Continue reading

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PupPeroni is even more fun than ice cream

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Charlie and Sallie love Pup-Peroni after walks. If I run out, they won’t take any other treat. So, I happened upon the Web site (printed right on the bag) and found this really cool, fun movie maker where you can … Continue reading

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