Say it aint so, Colonel Sanders!

I was born a democrat. I don't think I ever consciously met a republican until I was about 12. They didn't exist in my family. Growing up in New York City, my family lived the urban legend attributed to Pauline...

Posted: 28 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


Prejudiced? Not Me.

My husband has a new video on his weblog, but I'm not linking to it because I'm prejudiced in his favor. I just happen to think it's a good video...

Posted: 19 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


Agency Investigating Independent Contractors Is Using ICs

Jay Fitzgerald reports that the Massachusetts agency that investigates the improper use of independent contractors, does itself use independent contractors....

Posted: 19 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


First Steps in Starting a Business

Again I'm drawing from a LinkedIn question that asked "what are the first steps in starting a computer consulting and repair company." But my advice would be the same for any time of company....

Posted: 18 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


To Whom Do Your LinkedIn Connections Belong?

Last night on the Q&A part of LinkedIn, Nigel Dunn posted a question about a new UK court decision that found that an ex-employee's LinkedIn connections belonged to, and had to be turned over to, the employer. He's also posted...

Posted: 17 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


B Corporations, moral high ground? Or something else?

A colleague brought the concept of B Corporations to my attention. For those of you not wanting to follow the link, the idea is that corporations should benefit all "stakeholders" and actually society as a whole, not merely shareholders. And...

Posted: 13 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


Law Office Specific Software?

I've ranted about how attorneys are such slow adopters of technology. I've also mentioned once they do adopt technology they tend to use law office specific applications that are ... well let's say they make the average Microsoft program look...

Posted: 2 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »