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Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life | HBR IdeaCast

When it comes to work life, Stewart Friedman says, "Balance is the wrong metaphor because it implies trade-offs." To bring more passion to their work, managers need to integrate work, home, community, and self. Friedman discusses how to truly integrate those elements through introspection, discussion, and experimentation. ...

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Blog posts 2008-04-17

What is the Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention?

Thomas L. Friedman said in The Lexus and the Olive Tree that no two countries with McDonald's within their borders have ever been in a war since having a McDonald's. Friedman thinks it's because countries that are economically tethered have too much at stake to go to war. The Golden...

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Blog posts 2008-01-27

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Israel still resilient at age 60

To anyone reading the Old Testament, it may seem a bit preposterous for a small, desert region near the Red Sea to view itself as the center of earthly concerns. But that is exactly what has happened. As Israel turns 60, observers are often a bit amazed at the amount...

Articles 2008-05-08

Maryland Court of Appeals: Pakistani man must share pension

A Pakistani man cannot deny his ex-wife a share of his pension even though a Pakistani divorce decree he obtained does not provide for the division of property, the state's top court has held. The Court of Appeals held unanimously that letting Pakistani law prevail would violate...

Articles 2008-05-07

Israel turns nostalgic at 60

JERUSALEM -- As Israel celebrates its 60th birthday, Israelis have their gaze set firmly backward. Turn on the TV and you'll see grainy archive footage and old- timers reminiscing about desert wars and pioneering days on the kibbutz. Radio stations are busy with musical retrospectives and the...

Articles 2008-05-07

Adam Friedman Associates, in Partnership with Friedland Events Announces Chinese Companies to Present at Spring 2008 China Growth Conference to Be Held May 22nd at the Harvard Club of New York City

Day-Long Event Features Presentations and Networking NEW YORK -- Adam Friedman Associates AFA, a leading New York-based communications consultancy specializing in investor relations and financial communications, in partnership with Friedland Investment Events, LLC, today announced the Chinese companies that are scheduled to present at the Spring 2008 China...

Articles 2008-05-07

Investment World Dream Team to Explore Global Investment Opportunity in Los Angeles on May 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of America's most prominent and best-in-class financial figures will discuss the Global Investment Climate on May 20, 2008, at an Executive Conference hosted by Asia Society Southern California in Los Angeles. Donald Tang, Vice Chairman of Bear Stearns and Chairman of the...

Articles 2008-05-06

Tarragon Corporation Receives Nasdaq Notice of Compliance

Tarragon Corporation (NASDAQ: TARR) todayannounced that it has received written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Marketthat it has demonstrated compliance with all Nasdaq requirements, and thatthe Nasdaq Hearings Panel has determined to continue the listing ofTarragon's common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market. As required by thePanel, the Company...

Articles 2008-05-06

Sidley Announces Settlement of Patent Infringement Claims Against Fourth LED Manufacturer

NEW YORK -- Sidley Austin LLP announced today that firm client Professor Gertrude Neumark Rothschild has settled her patent infringement claims against Epistar Corporation, a Taiwanese corporation. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed. The Sidley team consisted of James D. Zirin and Ashe Puri, partner and associate respectively. Peter...

Articles 2008-05-06

Accellent Inc. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Accellent Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Accellent Holdings Corp., announced today that it will release first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, May 15, 2008 and will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss those results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day. Bob Kirby,...

Articles 2008-05-06

THE FISHERMAN AND THE GENIE

Once upon a time, before dawn, while his family slept, a fisherman put out to sea. Each morning he tossed his nets into the sea, hoping for a good catch, but most days he was disappointed. Now this spring morning, like every other, he threw his nets into...

Articles 2008-05-04

ND's Holden has perfect end to regular season

The Notre Dame softball team wound up the regular season on a high note, getting a perfect game from senior pitcher Emma Holden for a 3-0 win over visiting Valley Christian in a West Catholic Athletic League game. Holden struck out 14. Senior catcher Ali Palermo...

Articles 2008-05-03

BioScrip, Inc. Reports First Quarter Revenues of $328 Million - Loss of $0.01; Specialty Services Revenue up 18%

ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- BioScrip, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOS) today reported first quarter 2008 revenues of $327.5 million compared to first quarter 2007 revenues of $296.2 million. First quarter 2008 EBITDAO (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and option expense) was $2.7 million, operating profit was $185,000 and net loss was $0.5...

Articles 2008-05-02

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Employee Benefit Broker - RSI

ITASCA, Ill., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of RSI of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1980, RSI offers employee benefit consulting and brokerage services that include strategic analysis and plan...

Articles 2008-05-02

30 years ago in reason

"The luckiest beneficiaries of [Ayn Rand's] work are the people who read her and never see her, never meet her, never have any reason to deal with her in person. Then they get the best of what she was." --Nathaniel Branden, "Thank You Ayn Rand, and Goodbye" ...

Articles 2008-05-01

Gas-tax holiday illustrates total lack of energy strategy

It is great to see that we finally have some national unity on energy policy. Unfortunately, the unifying idea is so ridiculous, so unworthy of the people aspiring to lead our nation, it takes your breath away. Hillary Clinton has decided to line up with John McCain in pushing to...

Articles 2008-05-01

WPT Enterprises, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 6

LOS ANGELES -- WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:WPTE) today announced that after the close of trading on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. The Company also said that President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Lipscomb, and Chief Financial Officer, Scott...

Articles 2008-05-01

COVER STORY: Political beliefs - Censored at work?

Depending on the sort of friends you have, your preferred prime minister might be a great dinner party topic. But what are the protocols when it comes to workplace chatter? Conventional wisdom is clear. Talk about politics ranks alongside sex and religion as a no-no in most...

Articles 2008-05-01

Thomas Friedman to Discuss Global Implications of Energy Policy at Energy Efficiency Forum, June 10-11 in Washington, D.C

Co-hosts Johnson Controls and USEA expect energy policy and presidential politics to provide potent mix WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With an intense global interest in climate change and a new administration poised to take office, the nation is increasingly attuned to the potential for groundbreaking energy...

Articles 2008-05-01

Incyte Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Positive Clinical Progress in Multiple Programs

Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET Today WILMINGTON, Del. -- Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq:INCY) today reported first quarter 2008 financial results and reviewed recent clinical accomplishments in multiple programs. Paul Friedman, M.D., Incyte's President and CEO stated, "Our lead JAK inhibitor compound, INCB18424, which...

Articles 2008-04-30