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what would calvin klein say?

Calvin Klein spoke at a university-sponsored event in my hometown the other night, so I decided to drop in and see what he had to say. Mr. Klein led a rapt audience through his career from 1968 to 2006. He … Continue reading

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we stand to gain

Stand pat. Stand tall. Take a stand. Making up one’s mind and expressing it publicly means one has taken a stand. Could another meaning be attached to these words, one that connects office workers around the world with resources for … Continue reading

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driving the bim bandwagon

Fortunate are the students having direct access to those with pioneering experiences in their chosen area of study. Learning a new technology through practical application encourages excellence, as does working with a team advancing innovation in that technology. This hands-on … Continue reading

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no sea anemones are we

The sea anemone is designed to live underwater in a motionless condition, attached to same rock for its entire life. From there, it hunts, feeds, defends, and reproduces. Living and working — possibly taking the occasional vacation day —without moving … Continue reading

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comes the revolution

The more people you ask about Building Information Modeling (BIM), the more opinions you get. Those at the forefront of the cause say BIM is an essential next step for the contract furniture segment. If you ask manufacturers, they want … Continue reading

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hello irene, hello

Within hours, the winds and rains of a 300-mile wide hurricane will sweep along the Mid-Atlantic states and make landfall near New York City. The extent of the damage Hurricane Irene will leave in her wake is unknown, although the … Continue reading

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chicago’s greener lodgings

Are eco-friendly hotels different in their looks or features from other hotels? On a recent weekend in Chicago, I decided to find out. I selected four hotels advertised as eco-friendly, then set off with notebook and camera. A thought that … Continue reading

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tweet starters

Here is the second of three blogs about getting started with Twitter, with further thoughts about shaping messages and creating community.
1.  Tweets are free, but connecting with followers means recruiting the right team, creating a strategy and allowing for results … Continue reading

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the consequences of 1%

On a Friday a few weeks ago, I awakened with my only real sickness of the winter. While it demolished my plans for the weekend, I was able to watch plenty of movies. One of the old movies I watched … Continue reading

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to tweet or not to tweet

On Twitter’s 5th birthday, here’s the first of three blogs on rationale, set-up and growth of Twitter success for your business.
1.  Go social: 97% of B2B marketers surveyed* are using some form of social media, citing blogs & open networks … Continue reading

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