May 2009 Archive
And its Gone!
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Finance, Lifestyle, Videos, banking
The entire episode is worth watching. The economic crisis gets reduced to a giant frozen drink blender. This is one short clip. Enjoy. Read More →
Tags: economic crisis, south park
Zandi: The Economy, Obama, Bernanke and more
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Finance, housing
At a business event this Tuesday, respected economist Mark Zandi let the predictions fly. Below is a recap. Zandi, co-founder of Moody’s Economy.com, predicts that the economy will begin to recover at the end of the year. He expects the economy... (more...)
Tags: bernanke, deficit, Economy, housing, inflation, moody's, zandi
Clean Dry Cleaning? It is Possible with a Price
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Green, Innovators, Lifestyle, Videos
There are so many ways to create a cleaner environment, but the process of getting there is going to be a series of hard choices. Small business people need to be aware of the changes coming and they need to stay engaged in the debate over greenhouse... (more...)
Tags: dry clean, envirnonment, Green
From the Gutter- to Giver
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
Lynn Donohue is now a Philanthropist, Masters Degree holder and mother. When she was a drug addicted, homeless 14 year old none of that seemed possible. Then Lynn discovered a trade, bricklaying. Lynn’s story reminds me of why it is so important... (more...)
Tags: brick by brick. donohue, bricklayer
Elevator Pitch: do’s and don’ts
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Job search, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Videos
After watching our cheesy staged elevator pitch, there is a payoff. You get great advice on learning how to brag correctly so you can nail the elevator pitch. Peggy Klaus is fabulous and gives practical advice to help you do a better job networking or... (more...)
Rules of the Road
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Innovators, Lifestyle, Uncategorized, banking
Rules get a bad rap. Too many of us think they are the handiwork of fascists who want to take away all of our fun. When I look at the catastrophe that has been created by the financial crisis, or hear the black box recording of a plane crash that... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, lead follow or get out of the way, paine, reagan, rules of the road
Bio-Fuel Fanatics
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Alternative Fuels, Green, Lifestyle, Videos
The creativity that comes with the search for alternative fuels has to be acknowledged. I know that replacing fossil fuels will not be easy and will not be done with just one type of alternative fuel. But you’ve got to applaud the folks who are... (more...)
Tags: alternative fuel, bio diesel, bio fuels, caraccioli, fry-o-diesel, Green, philadelphia zoo
A Shopaholic’s Fix
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Lifestyle, shopping
Shopping is one of my guilty pleasures. When I am the really stressed, nothing soothes the nerves as well as an aimless shopping trip. No agenda, just the prowl for great gets. But I don’t need to tell you this can be a dangerous habit, so I have... (more...)
Tags: caraccioli, recipe, shopaholic, shopping therapy
Beyond Cramer: The Biz Press and the Financial Crisis
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Finance, Videos, banking
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers held their convention in Denver recently. They pulled together a panel of five business journalists and an academic to answer a central question: When it comes to coverage of the meltdown: Did 9,000... (more...)
Tags: business news media, financial crisis
Taiwan: Does it still need the United States?
Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, World Economy, asia
The short answer today is yes. But the question will continue to resurface as the relationship between Taiwan and China continues to get more cozy. The newfound warmth has developed over the last 365 days, or the first year of Ma Ying-jeou’s Presidency.... (more...)
Tags: china, cross-strait, crp, foreign policy, roc, taiwan
