| ESPN Anchor Goes On Vulgar Anti-Jesus Rant at Celebrity Roast
In the past few decades, as political correctness has taken hold of virtually every industry, folks involved in sports and sportscasting that have made racist or sexist remarks on camera have typically been fired or forced to make public apologies. Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder's termination by CBS back in 1988 is a fine example, with the recent two-week suspension of Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman being another. Yet, given what happened on an Atlantic City dais on January 11, where a high-profile ESPN anchor went on an alcohol-induced tirade which included a vulgar reference to Jesus Christ, it appears public antitheism is not politically incorrect. After all, until this moment, you probably hadn't heard about this incident, and the person involved apparently has not been publicly admonished for her behavior by her employer.
B-schools may soon lose monopoly over strategic management lessons
KOLKATA: He is a professor and a gentleman. In a career spanning over two decades with leading companies and top B-schools including IIM Calcutta (IIM-C), he has taught and consulted top corporates on strategic management. But Ranjan Das is now about to change course.
He plans to take the concept of strategic management out of the elitist confines of B-schools into every corner of the country. On a sabbatical from IIM-C since November 2007, he has set up The Strategy Academy (TSA) — a first-of-its-kind initiative.
“All I can say is I have dared to dream. This is an experiment, which is close to my heart and I would like to devote two-to-three years on this. I am ready to put my own money into this venture. I have invested my own funds, including PF money into this," Mr Das told ET.
CCTEC offers students many career options
During a South Jersey Focus meeting with The Daily Journal's editorial board, CCTEC officials talked about the school going full-time this fall. This would ensure that "training for high-skilled, high-paid jobs remains accessible to high school students," according to Bill Shaughnessy, the school's recruiter and spokesman. The school's educational offerings are impressive. They include programs in licensed practical nursing, electrical construction, welding, advertising and graphic design, culinary arts and even emergency services such as firefighter and emergency medical technician. When students graduate they have the academic and technical skills that open many doors of opportunity -- college, military, or career pathways in the health fields, construction, automotive, hospitality or information technology.
Buffett Rescinds Bond Insurer Bailout
The Oracle of Omaha has put away his cape and tights. Warren Buffett had recently offered to rescue a few very distressed lenders by backing a bunch of loans, but now the would-be hero has withdrawn the deal.
On Monday, Buffett said on television that his offer to guarantee $800 million in municipal bonds backed by MBIA (nyse: MBI - news - people ), Ambac Financial (nyse: ABK - news - people ) and privately owned Financial Guaranty Insurance, is no longer 'on the table.' (See 'Billionaires Pounce On Bond Insurers Stumble') Although his offer seemed like a much better deal for Buffett than the insurers, shares of the troubled companies weakened after he withdrew it. MBIA was down 37 cents, or 2.6%, to $12.60, during morning trading in New York. Ambac fell 34 cents, or 3.05%, $10.80.
Harsh reality for luxury brand store girls
Toyoko Yamada, a professor at Aichi Shukutoku University, who researches commercial branding, analyzes the reality of luxury brand shop clerks. "The reason why these women put up with the hard working environment with low wages is because they have strong pride in the fact that they work for a prestigious brand. They are more popular with guys if they are working for Hermes or Chanel, for example, rather than for a bank. I think they are hooked by the gorgeous image even if they are dissatisfied with working conditions." (Translated by Taro Fujimoto) February 14, 2008
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Finding Political Strength in the Power of Words
Not since the days of the whistle-stop tour and the radio addresses that Franklin D. Roosevelt used to hone his message while governor of New York has a presidential candidate been propelled so much by the force of words, according to historians and experts on rhetoric. Obama's emergence as the front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination has become nearly as much a story of his speeches as of the candidate himself. He arrived on the national scene with his address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his campaign's key turning points have nearly all involved speeches, and his supporters are eager for his election-night remarks nearly as much as for the vote totals. But his success as a speaker has also invited a new line of attack by his opponents.
Toromont Announces Record Results for 2007
"We are pleased with our results, particularly in light of the record highs set in 2006. Revenues have increased annually over the past ten years and net earnings have been higher in nine of the last ten years. The Equipment Group exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter, setting a new December record for sales of new equipment. The Compression Group also exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter on excellent project execution in all operations and continued business growth in the United States," stated Robert M. Ogilvie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toromont Industries Ltd. "The Equipment Group delivered exceptional results, with solid growth in both revenues and operating income driven by strong demand in the mining, infrastructure and marine industries. Product support activity was particularly strong in the last quarter after a slower start to the year.
My mum went to the Tate and all I got was a pair of Andy Warhol oven ...
Our museums and galleries are busier than ever this holiday season. But is anyone actually looking at the art? Paul Arendt on the rise and rise of the gallery shop
Tuesday December 18, 2007
The Guardian
Present sense ... pop art cufflinks from the National Portrait Gallery. Photograph: David Levene
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Bills promote Brandon to COO, will not formally fill GM post
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills promoted Russ Brandon to the new post of chief operating officer on Saturday as team owner Ralph Wilson elected to not formally fill the general manager's position following Marv Levy's departure. Brandon, previously the team's executive vice president of business operations, will now be responsible for overseeing the team's day-to-day operations, including football. "It was my experience over the years that our greatest opportunity for success comes when we promote from within our own organization," Wilson said in a statement. "So I have decided that the responsibilities of the general manager's position will be handled from within, and we will not go outside the organization." .
Campus shooting stirs dire memories for ex-CU coach
Former University of Colorado basketball coach Ricardo Patton was returning from a recruiting trip when he heard about the Northern Illinois University campus shooting. Immediately, his mind started racing. The current NIU coach knew one son was OK. He couldn't reach the other one, though. "Fortunately, our players were all together in practice," Patton said Monday. His son Michael is on the basketball team and was at practice. Tracking down older son Ricardo Jr., a Huskies football player, wasn't as easy. Last week Steven Kazmier- czak entered a science lecture hall with a shotgun and pistols. He killed five people and wounded 16 before taking his own life. With the campus locked down, there was no cell phone access. It took a few hours for the coach to get hold of his eldest son.
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