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August 29, 2005
Like Jon Stewart?Check out Rocketboom. Sort of like public access cable on the internet.
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Specialty B-SchoolsWisconsin is one of the business schools featured in this Business Week article on mid-tier schools that are attempting to compete with the top schools by offering specialty MBA tracks. Dean Mike Knetter's pitch: "We want to be the school of choice for students who have a clear vision from the outset."
Knetter is also spearheading a building expansion, which recent hit a snag because the plans exceeded the budget. But this will further enhance the attractiveness of a program that is regularly getting props.
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August 27, 2005
Know How to Write a Business Plan?If you are convincing, you might just get funding.
Thanks to Eric Goldman for the tip.
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August 24, 2005
Here Come the Twins!Last week, I almost gave them up for dead. They were dropping like a stone in the American League standings, and ESPN was writing about what went wrong in Minnesota. Last night, the Twins beat the division-leading White Sox for the fourth straight time in the last two weeks. The Twins have won 8 of their last 10 games, and for the first time, you can hear the worry in the voices of the White Sox players, who are looking over their shoulders at Minnesota and Cleveland. This is the best part of the year for baseball fans.
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Thank you, Nancy ZimpherFor taking a principled stand against corruption, even if it will cost your University some wins on the basketball court.
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August 23, 2005
Listserv LamentAn anonymous young professor relates some listserv horror stories, with special interest for those who are into faculty hiring.
Thanks to my colleague Alta Charo for the tip.
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August 22, 2005
Dog For All SeasonsAnother game from Orisinal.
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August 17, 2005
Get a Grip, People!We are talking about used computers!
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August 16, 2005
9/11 Survivors Battle Over MoneyThis is story of a family broken by battles over the Victim Compensation Fund. In the end, however, it's not about the money.
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The Twins LanguishI just returned from a brief trip to Minneapolis, and everyone is down on the Twins. The diagnosis is pretty straightforward: great pitchers, no hitters. I am still hoping for a late charge at the wild card.
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