Archive for August, 2008
every calorie counts
I changed my approach to eating last October. I started eating fruits and vegetables. I cut out junk food. I started to drink lots of water. I cut back on my caffeine. I started to use phrases like "dressing on the side" and "hold the bread." I watched what I ate, very carefully.I lost a lot of weight. And I did it while continuing to eat out, [...]
business school sees a boost
Business Week reports that, thanks to the bad economy, business school programs have seen an increased enrollment. Hmmmmm.......I've been considering a master's in business, but it was a thought I've been puttering with for a few years. Looks like it's a thought a few people have had recently.The strong demand for business school did not surprise [...]
first day jitters
MomHouston had a great blog post on easing your child's first day jitters. It's actually a point to the Federal Citizen Information Center. Even though it's over, it's a good post to bookmark for next year.
CNN to open a bureau in Houston
According to one of the Business Journals, CNN is opening news bureaus in 10 cities, including Houston.
no more spam on your phone
From ABC13's consumer blog:IF YOU GET UNWANTED TEXT ADS ON YOUR CELL PHONE TEXT THE WORD STOP TO THE NUMBER AND IT SHOULD END. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, CALL YOUR WIRELESS PROVIDER AND ASK THEM TO STOP THIRD PARTY TEXTING ON YOUR DEVICE. IF THAT DOES NOT WORK CONTACT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/canspam.htmlTHIS [...]
bilingual news & links
Minority population increases in Harris CountyThe Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County's population is getting closer to 4 million, due in large part to immigration and growth of minority communities. "The Anglo population, however, declined in Harris, a trend demographers say reflects a sustained exodus to suburban counties, according to [...]
Houston news & links
ProMexico office in HoustonProMexico is opening an office in Houston, reports the Houston Business Journal. ProMexico is a trust that promotes trade between Mexico and the US. The Greater Houston Partnership is credited with this move.Minority population increases in Harris CountyThe Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County's population is [...]
Pasadena news & links
Minority population increases in Harris CountyThe Houston Chronicle reports that Harris County's population is getting closer to 4 million, due in large part to immigration and growth of minority communities. "The Anglo population, however, declined in Harris, a trenddemographers say reflects a sustained exodus to suburban counties, according to [...]
web news & links
Placing keywordsNonprofit Communications has a great post on "Where to put keywords in your Web page." Here's the shortlist:In your page titleIn your page descriptionIn your page URLIn your headings and subheadingsIn your first sentence and your first paragraphIn your last paragraphElsewhere in your body copyIn your link textIn your ALT tags on [...]
Should you join the family business?
BNET asks this question and offers several views, from family ties to the rules of family governance. Then they ask: Are you in a family business? What are the pluses and minuses from your perspective?I'd be interested in that answer as well. I don't have a family business, but cannot imagine working with my siblings.
