Wednesday, July 16, 2008

India Faces a Homegrown Staffing Issue: Not Enough Talent - WSJ.com

India Faces a Homegrown Staffing Issue: Not Enough Talent - WSJ.com: "NEW DELHI -- India's flagship technology and outsourcing sector is expected to add about 300,000 employees this year, bringing the industry's professional work force to some 2.3 million."

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

To do: Dress, flowers, webcam

Washington Times - To do: Dress, flowers, webcam: "Mr. Roehsler and his bride, the former Neperthey Velasco, used a webcast to enable friends and family from roughly 10 states and a dozen countries to view their wedding ceremony live. It's a service offered for weddings and funerals to enable far-flung family and friends to take part."

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Coupons Make A Comeback Online : NPR

Coupons Make A Comeback Online : NPR: "All Things Considered, July 8, 2008 · Once considered a prime candidate for paper obsolescence, the coupon has a new lease on life. Omar Gallaga, who covers technology culture for the Austin American-Statesman, says social-networking sites and online coupon programs are responsible"

Monday, July 7, 2008

Unloading Information Overload

Information Age - WSJ.com: "Warning: On average, knowledge workers change activities every three minutes, usually because they're distracted by email or a phone call. It then takes almost half an hour to get back to the task once attention is lost. So if you're trying to read this column at the office or within range of your mobile device, what should be a few minutes can take much longer. Consider the rest of this article an 800-word test of your ability to maintain attention."