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Off topic: The facade of objectivity: This Wired-TechCrunch war is interesting for the media wonks out there, but larger question is this: Does objectivity exists? Does it even matter? Here's the short version. The Washington Post inks a syndication deal with TechCrunch. Wired notes that it's odd that the Post picks up a...; Tags: Disclosure, TechCrunch, Wired Inc., Objectivity, Blogger, Post, Personality, Blogging, Business Ethics, Construction, Internet, Leadership, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-14

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Make your next hire based on past behaviors not personality: When you're interviewing job applicants, do you search for traits such as hardworking, confident, and dependable? In this brief introductory chapter from The Truth About Managing People, 2nd Edition, author Stephen P. Robbins explains that traits aren't necessarily good predictors of future job performance -- but past behavior is. ...; Tags: Trait, FT Press, Recruitment & Selection, Benefits, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Book chapters 2008-07-03
What is a company blogger good for?: What is a company blogger good for?Seems obvious but often overlookedMitch,Thanks for the post on developing a clearly defined set of goals and objectives prior to launching a company blog. As a provider of corporate blogging software (www.compendiumblogware.com), we all to often encounter this challenge and attempt to take...; Tags: Blogging, company blogger, blog; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
10 personality traits of a highly effective independent consultant: Many IT consultants daydream about branching out on their own without giving much thought to what skills are necessary to succeed as a freelancer. Before you commit to being an independent consultant, read Chip Camden's list of 10 personality traits that he says you need to possess in order to...; Tags: Consultant, Chip, Chip Camden, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking; Download resources 2008-06-24
Old DEC code open sourced by HP: Old DEC code open sourced by HPMove on... why botherWow, and if IBM open sources OS/2, we'd have two museum pieces to admire. AdvFS was DOA five years ago, the last thing we need is another retrieval from the grave.DEC started search enginesFew people remember that DEC started search engines....; Tags: INTERNET, Operating systems, Desktops, Olsen, Hewlett-Packard Co., Digital Equipment Corp., AdvFS, VAX, IBM Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-23

The #1 reason IT often fails to deliver value: The #1 reason IT often fails to deliver valueI can't believe you would try to blame...IT failures on anyone other than IT staff. You sound like someone who isn't man enough to suck it up and take the blame for your own short comings. Blaming top executives for your...; Tags: Strategy, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-06-23
Gadget buyers more assertive, even arrogant: A study found avid technology consumers tended to score highly in personality traits such as leadership, dynamism and assertiveness--but low in modesty. NEW YORK--Know someone who loves gadgets and can't wait to buy the newest model? Chances are you would describe them as assertive and a strong leader--and possibly...; Tags: Study, Mindset, Personality Trait, Chances, Leadership, Management, Reuters, gadgets, research, cell phones; News items 2008-06-18
Literate programming: Literate programming*blink*Full time programers don't do this? I learned FORTRAN around 1980 and the text required "a structured and disciplined style." That may not be the same thing as "literate programming" but it seems close. I know I have a hard time getting statisticians to document their project specific analysis...; Tags: Development tools, programming, programmer; Discussion threads 2008-06-17
Breaking the dialogues of the deaf: Breaking the dialogues of the deafre:.I love how you think of everything in black and white terms... its refreshing. But what if you consider this cognitive dissonance in computing security to be a market itself? Most people don't actually understand very much about the subject due to not their capacity...; Tags: security, information technology, Cognitive Dissonance; Discussion threads 2008-06-10
Sony Rolly series: Photo gallery:Sony RollyAt this point, the Sony Rolly has been pretty much done to death around here. Murmurings about the music device started surfacing as early as August of last year, and then it finally visited the U.S. during CES 2008. However, it wasn't until last month that the Rolly...; Tags: Robots, Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Engineering, Sony Corp., Sony Rolly; Product reviews 2008-06-05
Psychiatric Tools Pro (zip): Diagnose Axis II Personality Disorders, Risk Assessment for violence and suicide, Differential Diagnosis, Mini Mental Status Exam. Simply check the check-boxes with positive answers and press buttons to follow instructions to a diagnosis. Mini Mental Status, Child GAF and Stealth mode for Unattended administration. Improved navigation. Version 3.2 allows you...; Tags: Mode, Tool, Amit Kshetarpal, Tools & Techniques, Workforce Management, Productivity, Strategy, Management, Human Resources; Software downloads 2008-06-03
MB Complete Numerology Software (exe): MB Complete Numerology Software is a numerology reading generating software as well as a numerology dictionary. The numerology reading is based on the Pythagorean system of numerology. It gives an insight to your personality and thus helps you overcome your weaknesses and face life positively. The numerology dictionary has an...; Tags: Software, MysticBoard, MB Complete Numerology Software, Numerology Dictionary, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-28
MB Moon Sign (exe): MB Moon Sign is a moon sign calculator software based on Vedic Astrology. This program tells us in detail the characteristics and features of people born under a particular moon sign. This is different from the sun sign calculated in western astrology. This helps you understand your positive and negative...; Tags: Trait, MysticBoard, MB Moon Sign, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-28
MB Chinese Zodiac Compatibility (exe): MB Chinese Zodiac Compatibility is an advanced and effective match-making tool, which is based on the Chinese astrological analysis of your Chinese Zodiac sign. MB Chinese Zodiac Compatibility helps you understand more about yourself in comparison to the other signs of the Chinese Zodiac calendar and thereby uncover previously unknown...; Tags: Sign, MysticBoard, MB Chinese Zodiac Compatibility, Productivity; Software downloads 2008-05-28
MB Chinese Numerology (exe): MB Chinese Numerology is an excellent and thought provoking program. It gives you an instant look at your numbers as per the Chinese concept of numerology and helps you to know about your near future. It gives an insight to your personality and thus helps you overcome your weaknesses and...; Tags: Weakness, MysticBoard; Software downloads 2008-05-28
MB Bridge Number (exe): MB Free Bridge Number Software gives you information about the Life path/ Expression bridge number and the Soul Urge/Personality bridge number. The bridge numbers show how you can make the core numbers in your chart relate more with each other. Version 1.80 has been changed into a postware.; Tags: Chart; Software downloads 2008-05-28
Leaving Microsoft: Leaving MicrosoftGood Luck!I wish you a lot of luck in your new endeavors!Keep us posted!I don't buy itJoining a small startup to do business in Africa?..I thought a small startup is cash strapped and eager to make a quick buck rather than do philantrophic work.I think that is more than...; Tags: LEAVING Microsoft, small business seminar, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-27
MB Vedic Astrology (exe): MB Free Vedic Astrology is an unique combination of different Vedic or Indian Sidereal Astrology softwares. This includes softwares to calculate your Rashi Vedic Moon Sign, Nakshatra Birth Star, Lagna Ascendant, Janam Kundali Birth Charts in North Indian and South Indian Styles, Muhurtha Elections, and Vargas Divisional Charts. Thus this...; Tags: Software, MysticBoard, MB Free Vedic Astrology, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-27
MB Subconscious Self Number (exe): MB Free Subconscious Self Number Software is a interactive and wonderful software which basically makes aware of your reaction to a stressful situation. However, the Subconscious Self Number also reveals certain weaknesses in your personality, and advises you to strengthen them, in order to be successful in life. Version 1.80...; Tags: Weakness, Reaction, MysticBoard, MB Free Subconscious Self Number Software, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-27
MB Color Test (exe): MB Free Color Test is a highly accurate and easy to use software that provides a fairly accurate analysis of your personality. This software is based on the fundamental principle of colors representing your changing moods and hidden desires, which will help you to understand your present situation. The purpose...; Tags: Software, Analysis, MysticBoard, MB Free Color Test, Tools & Techniques, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-27