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Synergy
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines synergy as “a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (as resources or efforts)” Anyone with any experience in a workplace will know it as a management buzzword that smacks of horseshit. When asked to define what synergy is you would invariably get the reply “1 [...]
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Another postal lottery scam
I haven’t received a 419 in the post for a while and I was just thinking as much the other day. Lo and behold as if my mind was being read at that time I got one this morning. It’s another lottery scam this time from Germany. From “State Lottery Agent BOESCHE” to be exact. [...]
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BBC Formula One coverage – My thoughts
Overall I’m pleased! That Leggard fella is terrible! Who is he anyway? And why is does he insist on cutting Martin Brundle off at any given opportunity? The tall lad presenting with Coulthard and Jordan is quite good. Excellent ad-lib abilities. Everytime the tall lad says “OK” I stand up and head to the kitchen [...]
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A letter to our leaders who seem hell bent on destroying us
Be warned – This post contains some strong language. Anglo Irish Bank’s annual report released today states that it loaned €451m to 10 clients that are now more commonly referred to as “The Golden 10″. As anyone can tell you, 450 million is a significantally more than the previous estimate of €300m. And here is [...]
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Getting “New Media” Right
Tired of looking at blurry images on the T.V? Trying to get a good look at a picture that makes up the dots on a printed paper? And fed up at tiny little images on the online edition? Have a look at this: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/bushfires_in_victoria_australi.html They have an RSS feed for their Big Picture series and [...]