The MENTOR+ projectThe School Called Life in Mentoring
At some point, we wake up, whether early on, midway through, or late into life, and realize what we’ve signed up for.
In this singular (and at times singularly unpleasant) “aha” moment, we realize that “life”, regardless of whatever definition or outcome we may have attached to it, is really nothing more than a lifelong chance to learn lessons. READ+
When you get the opportunity to help another stranger, how often do you feel that nagging in your body? That place where it says, “You know you should… be helping that person.” Then you see the eyes of that stranger and look down and away, because you know you could help but decided not to? READ+
Are You Bad at the Internet?
A Kauffman study released Thursday illuminates how small businesses are struggling with using the Web to convert sales, while a few unlikely industries are finding success. In the world of start-ups, a website is a company's lifeblood. But for the rest of small business owners in America, it seems, having a vibrant website is sometimes merely an afterthought. READ+
Almost every American uses a credit card. It has replaced cash transactions in just about every retail venue and is the benchmark used to declare you "credit-worthy" for loans to purchase big-ticket items like cars, homes-- and to finance things like college or start a business. The credit card is so pervasive, that the old 'lay away' used before the first Diner card debuted on the scene, is almost obsolete. Now there is talk of this happening to the $2.5 trillion Credit Card industry. Smart phones have taken over almost every aspect of our lives. We use them to pay our bills, surf the World Wide Web, for banking transactions, view videos, keep abreast of news, log into our favorite social networking sites, read and send email, buy and listen to music etc. So I guess it makes perfect sense to use the smart phone instead of the piece of plastic. READ+
by Richard Howells, SAP
As I look forward to the holiday season (yes it is hurtling towards us again), I now do all of my planning, negotiating and actual
shopping from the comfort of my armchair. And as a result, my buying habits have changed over the past few years. I no longer buy CD’s, I buy Apple iTunes cards. For my mother’s birthday, I didn’t buy her a book, I bought her an Amazon Kindle. In fact, if you know where to look on the internet, you will find examples of companies leveraging social media and networks to capture customers, deliver innovation and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Here are some examples. READ+
shopping from the comfort of my armchair. And as a result, my buying habits have changed over the past few years. I no longer buy CD’s, I buy Apple iTunes cards. For my mother’s birthday, I didn’t buy her a book, I bought her an Amazon Kindle. In fact, if you know where to look on the internet, you will find examples of companies leveraging social media and networks to capture customers, deliver innovation and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Here are some examples. READ+
Virtual environments on a Mac are often used for running alternative operating systems like Windows or Linux. Most often this is to run software that simply won’t work under OS X no matter how hard you try to persuade it. Sometimes, however, it’s desirable to run a Mac inside a Mac, which is where free Paragon Virtualization Manager for Mac OS X comes in. This may be handy for testing new software in an isolated environment to avoid damaging your Mac or you might want to clone your system to a removable disk for backup purposes. READ+
7 REASONS WHY SO MANY MARRIAGES DO NOT WORK
With half of marriages ending in divorce, many single people no longer see the point in getting married anymore. Madamenoire.com has reported Marriage has become a joke to so many people, because people paint unrealistic portraits for what they think it’s supposed to be.For example, it is common for people to live together before marriage, yet research shows that couple who live together before marriage are more likely to divorce. READ+
Ohio State University scientists recently studied the effects of three popular energy bars containing varying amounts of carbohydrates—low, moderate, and high—on blood glucose in 20 people. Compared with the effects of white bread, blood-glucose levels were 71 percent lower after an Atkins Advantage Bar, 50 percent lower after a Balance Bar, and just 4 percent lower after a PowerBar. READ+
Walter Isaacson's fascinating new Steve Jobs biography focuses largely on the Apple co-founder's technological innovations and his personal life, but there are some fascinating nuggets about Jobs' lifelong fascination with rock & roll. The book delves into his intense obsession with Bob Dylan, his romantic relationship with Joan Baez, his perception that John Mayer is "out of control," the difficulty of getting the Beatles on iTunes and his close (and occasionally turbulent) friendship with Bono. Here are some highlight's. READ+
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