Written by Joshua Johnson, On 28th November 2009. Filed in Inspiration, Layouts. Once upon a time, designers would lug unwieldy physical portfolios from interview to interview to showcase their work. This tactic is steadily being replaced with sending out emails containing links to an online portfolio. A portfolio website is becoming an essential marketing tool [...]
By Anthony B. Robinson A gathering tonight on Phinney Ridge goes beyond ecumenical, or even most interfaith services. It’s a true celebration of Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and Islamic beliefs. Different churches joining together for a community Thanksgiving Eve or Day service is nothing new. For a long time now the Methodists, Presbyterians, and Lutherans along [...]
By Margaret Munro, Canwest News ServiceNovember 25, 2009 Pedestrians and cyclists should be made king of the urban jungle, according to an international study showing the big benefits of “mass active travel.” It suggests money should be diverted way from roads to make walking and cycling “the most direct, convenient, and pleasant options for most [...]
By Eric Mortenson, The Oregonian November 24, 2009, 9:45AM [The Oregonian/2004] Is Portland better off not being a “global” city?Here’s an interesting take on why Portland remains a livable, attractive city. Forget about progressive land-use policies or green lifestyles. Turns out we’re not globally important enough to have an elite that drives out the middle [...]
Long-term use of mobile phones ‘may be linked to cancer’
Speakers: Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook Moderator: Charlene Li, Founder, Altimeter Group With more than 300 million active users, Facebook has become known worldwide for connecting people with their friends, family and other people they know. Now its also becoming a central way to connect with the businesses, celebrities, musicians and public figures people [...]
8 Sales Questions You Can’t Live (and Sell) Without! by Deborah Johnson on July 21, 2009 at 10:30pm Questions help you uncover what you need to know to sell. Without good ones, you’re just stumbling in the dark. Make no mistake about it; questions are the key to good selling. Good questions will get you [...]
What are B Corporations? B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corporations are unlike traditional responsible businesses because they: * Meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards. * Institutionalize stakeholder interests. * Build collective voice through the power of [...]