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Jeff Ma’s New Book

Jeff Ma, the guy who became famous as a White guy in the movie 21, just wrote a new book called The House Advantage: Playing the Odds to Win Big in Business. He was, of course, the inspiration behind the … Continue reading

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Rent a White Guy

Man, the price of Whiteness is skyrocketing through the roof these days! According to CNN, companies in China are seeking to boost their appeal by hiring White actors to masquerade as executives. Zatkin was paid 2,000 yuan (about $300) to … Continue reading

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China Becomes #1 Car Market and #1 Export Nation

China in 2009 overtook the United States as the world’s biggest car market (thanks, King!).  It’s huge.  Never in history has any country surpassed the American car market.  This is great news for China, horrible news for the environment, and … Continue reading

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Big Businesses and the Environment

I saw this Op-Ed in the NY Times a few days ago: Will Big Business Save the Earth.  It was written by Jared Diamond, the guy who wrote “Guns, Germs, and Steel.”  Check out the article.  His thesis is this: … Continue reading

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Shark Tank

(pic from here) Has anyone caught the new show Shark Tank on ABC?  If not, check it out.  It’s like the Apprentice, only it deals with investors rather than employees.  I’ve heard from my friend Panther Head that you can catch … Continue reading

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"Black Folks Need Legacy"

Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a> I’m not sure why there is so much talk out there about African Americans and money. Maybe it’s because our economy is in the dumps right now. Maybe it’s because we ought to … Continue reading

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Asians, Ethics, and You

(pic from here) Never drive when drunk, and never post when tired.  I’m good about the first, and usually good about the second, but when the fatigue shows no sign of going away, I’m willing to step in and do … Continue reading

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Humanities and CEO Thought

Interesting interview with Clarence Otis, Jr., CEO of Darden Restaurants here.  Two reasons I’m posting this. 1. It’s good to hear from a minority CEO, especially as it relates to hearing ideas.  Minority CEOs not only break stereotypes, but they … Continue reading

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The Tribune Company Falls

With respect to our neverending WOWO debate about the future of books/media and the internet, The Tribune Company has just declared bankruptcy.  Ouch. The Tribune Company filed for bankruptcy protection in a federal court in Delaware on Monday, as the … Continue reading

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