M: They Are Not Giggling at Google

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Without question, Google is the leading search engine on the internet. Advertisers flock to the company. Businesses (and other websites) clamor to move up in Google’s rankings. Yet not everyone is satisfied that Google’s results are the best they can be. University of California Visiting Scholar Vivek Wadhwa says a lot of spam makes its… Read more »

M: An Investing Buffett

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The much anticipated annual letter to shareholders from Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is out and the picture is quite rosy. Berkshire reported a 61% increase in earnings for 2010 and net income swelled to $13 billion. The company is poised to make major acquisitions in 2011. The success of 2010 is due largely to… Read more »

M: Strategy in the Danger Zone

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Two weeks ago it was Egypt. This week it is Libya. Who knows where the unrest will be in the future. One thing is certain – the political situation in the Middle East is definitely unstable. Predictions about oil supply and pricing are equally unstable. Few will argue that oil drives the world economy and… Read more »

M: Big Brother Is (Definitely) Watching

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Following the protests in Egypt and the fall of Hosni Mubarak, many are questioning how the Egyptian government chose to respond to social media and the internet. Rather than harnessing its power or, at least minimally, trying to manage it, Mubarak’s regime simply tried to shut it down. Other governments take different approaches, some going… Read more »

M: Slacker, Hacker, Entrepreneur

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In the real-life version of life imitating art, males in their late teens and early 20s are following different personal and career paths from their fathers. The net (yes, pun intended) results are exciting developments in technology and social media. The hubris of youth is the engine for innovation and entrepreneurship. So let “boys be… Read more »

M: Flaming Hot Management in Calgary

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Until recently, the Calgary Flames were not considered a playoff contender. Shortly after Christmas, General Manager Darryl Sutter was relieved of duty and replaced by Jay Feaster. Suddenly, things began to change. The team is on an incredible winning streak and everyone, from the administrative offices on down, comments about what a different atmosphere exists… Read more »

M: In the Driver’s Seat

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Ken Mikalauskas spent 15 years working in the corporate world and never felt satisfied. He wanted more control. His first move was to leave the big city and then he eventually struck out on his own. He realized that being in business for himself was not without risks, but that he had to face those… Read more »

M: The Technological Side of Social Upheaval

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When former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak shut down internet access in the country, most thought it was just an attempt to control what was being reported about the situation. What we may just now be realizing is the important role that social media played in the protests and the eventual toppling of the president. Different… Read more »

M: When Safe Is Not Secure

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When SafeAuto opened its Woodsfield call center in rural southeastern Ohio, it was a boon and a position working for the company was the envy of Monroe County. While the company is still seen a positive force, many that work(ed) there are disillusioned because of changes in compensation that cut some employees’ checks in half… Read more »

Germany’s Central Bank Chief Resigns

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After indicating earlier in the week that he did not want to be considered for the post of the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Axel Weber announced on Friday that he is resigning his post as Bundesbank President. Mr. Weber was considered the top candidate to replace ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, whose term… Read more »