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- Adaptation Chairman Tells HR Leaders to Step Up or Face Marginalisation in the Boardroom
- “Unltd. Justice” Now Available on the AppStore
- Mac App Store Reviews: “DVDPop”
- Get a Free Audiobook Version of “For Kicks (Unabridged)” from Audible.com
- Free Audiobook: “Black Duck (Unabridged)”
- Last U.S. WW1 veteran laid to rest
- ASICS Appoints Imagination on 2012 Olympics Brief
- How do I know if a primary school is right for my child?: How To Know If A Primary School Is Right For Your Child
- How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
- What are the ten commandments of meeting younger women?: Meeting Younger Women
| Adaptation Chairman Tells HR Leaders to Step Up or Face Marginalisation in the Boardroom Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:06 AM PDT Peterborough, United Kingdom, March 16, 2011 –(PR.com)– HR directors and their teams need to step up and take ownership of areas like social networking and corporate transformation if HR is not to loose ground to other functions, according to Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas speaking at the Strategic HR Conference in Barcelona, Spain. The Adaptation chairman believes “The democratisation of technology means that individuals are often better equipped than their employers for social networking. They actively participate in on-line communities. Many organisations are undecided on how to handle and best benefit from social networking. The HR community could leave the running to IT, or they could take a lead and volunteer to own social networking.” When preparing HR strategies Coulson-Thomas feels HR directors and their teams could lead on key corporate debates: “The choice is between playing it safe by sticking to core HR support activities, or stepping forward and grabbing pole position on issues concerning people and the relationship between people and organisations.” Coulson-Thomas believes many HR teams could become more efficient at discharging core obligations, and also take responsibility for emerging challenges. Playing safe and staying close to ones expertise can result in areas such as knowledge management and engagement being developed independently of the HR community.” As corporate boards reduce in size there is greater competition for available places. According to Coulson-Thomas, “Too often HR sits in its bunker and does not engage or collaborate with colleagues in finance and IT. More HR directors might obtain boardroom seats and contribute to board discussions if they acquired greater financial expertise and understanding of their organisation’s challenges and opportunities.” As conference chairman Coulson-Thomas suggested “Remaining current and vital in a changing world is a challenge for any function. In addition to talent management HR could lead on other areas. When the focus is on the future and strategic direction, even established practitioners need to justify their participation. HR needs to rethink its contribution to organisational agility, resilience, flexibility and sustainability.” “HR professionals need to question their assumptions. They should be challenged by others. Why do organisations recruit exceptional people who are costly and difficult to mange, and yet not use cost-effective ways of capturing and sharing what they do differently? Why do so many of them struggle with complex and costly multi-year transformation programmes, when quicker and cheaper approaches deliver more?” 20 years ago Coulson-Thomas wrote the first edition of his book Transforming the Company about creating flexible network organisations, with new ways of working and learning embracing customers and suppliers. He asked conference delegates “Why has it taken so long for many of us to work in them?” Coulson-Thomas sees huge opportunities for HR: “Organisations need practical strategies for more quickly achieving organisational visions. Speed is important. Requirements can change before longer term programmes deliver. HR leaders need to think strategically, and focus on opportunities to make a significant impact. However, it is difficult to become a market leader by just looking over your shoulder at what others have done. At some point you may have to go out and pioneer and explore.” The Strategic HR Conference was held at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper Hotel near the waterfront at Barcelona, Spain. In addition to chairing the event, Prof. Coulson-Thomas delivered a presentation on creating a winning board, drawing out key messages from his book Developing Directors, a handbook for building an effective boardroom team which can be obtained from www.policypublications.com Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas, Adaptation chairman and author of Winning Companies; Winning People is an active international consultant who has helped over 100 boards to develop directors and to improve board and/or corporate performance. He is an experienced director and board chairman and is a member of the business school team at the University of Greenwich. He can be contacted via http://www.coulson-thomas.com
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| “Unltd. Justice” Now Available on the AppStore Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT Unltd. Justice, developed by 2011 Artists & Instigators, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list. The app was last released on March 09, 2011 and sells for Free. The application developer’s description of the application is, “Do you care about education reform in America? Are you sick of how slow change in our education system is happening? Is it an INJUSTICE to sit back and do nothing? Ever wish there was “an app for that”? Well now, there is and you can have a voice that will be heard… The Unlimited Justice* platform [ WWW.ECKO.COM/*] and iPhone App is brought to you by the lifestyle brand ECKO Unlimited. The platform is what we call “justice marketing”. It seeks to re-define social activism by combining familiar and lightweight gaming mechanics with highly-effective social networking tools. FACT: In twenty of our nation’s states, it is still legal for educators to strike students with a paddle as a form of discipline. The other thirty states have banned this barbaric practice; however – we are the UNITED* States, and therefore, our collective public education system is still faced with this INJUSTICE. Its time to ban this once and for all — and you can lead the movement by joining Unlimited Justice*. How does it work? You gain points by “playing” through 5 levels: 1.) Learn the Facts The more you use it the more points you earn – and the more points you earn – the more amplified your voice will become in the conversation! The feature-rich UJ* app EMPOWERS you to: Before we begin to talk about education QUALITY in America, we have to talk about education EQUALITY! Download the app, sign in via Facebook Connect, and #FightThePaddle now to reach the top of the leaderboard! Stay tuned as we will be adding more robust features!!!! For more info, please check out: Powered by A&I:
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| Mac App Store Reviews: “DVDPop” Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:03 AM PDT DVDPop, developed by © Cocoamug Software, 2011, is now available from the Mac App Store and has made Apple’s Top 300 applications list. The app was last released on March 14, 2011 and sells for $3.99. The application developer’s description of the application is, “DVDPop offers an easy and intuitive way to enjoy your DVDs on your iPod, iPhone, AppleTV or Mac by converting them to an Apple device friendly format. • Easy to as 1-2-3: Launch DVDPop, insert a DVD and select which title you want to export to mp4 videos. • iTunes integration: Converted titles can automatically be to iTunes • User guide: Detailed instructions in a small and sharp one page manual accessible from the app to get you started gently”
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| Get a Free Audiobook Version of “For Kicks (Unabridged)” from Audible.com Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:01 AM PDT For Kicks (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by BBC WW and authored by Dick Francis, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook For Kicks (Unabridged), narrated by Tony Britton, has received an average rating of 4.83 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 8 hours and 29 min. The audiobook was first released in October 2005 and a sample is available for download.
The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $25.99, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get For Kicks (Unabridged) or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s). Audible.com is the leading provider of digital audiobooks and audio entertainment on the Internet. Audible titles are downloaded and played on iPods, iPhones, Android devices, Kindles, mp3 players and over 500 other devices. Audible.com has more than 85,000 titles in every genre, including mysteries & thrillers, business, sci-fi & fantasy, as well as titles featured on Oprah's Book Club and the New York Times Best Sellers List. Audible.com has two monthly subscription plans available. The Platinum Plan, at $22.95 per month, entitles members to 2 audiobook credits each month. The Gold Plan, at $14.95 per month, gives listeners one audiobook credit each month. Both plans will entitle you to great discounts on additional audiobook purchases. If you’re a new customer, you can try Audible for free by taking advantage of a 14-day trial offer which includes 1 free audiobook credit. To download For Kicks (Unabridged) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.
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| Free Audiobook: “Black Duck (Unabridged)” Posted: 16 Mar 2011 05:00 AM PDT Black Duck (Unabridged) is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Listening Library and authored by Janet Taylor Lisle, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook Black Duck (Unabridged), narrated by David Ackroyd, has received an average rating of 4.83 stars on Audible.com. The title has a running length of 5 hours and 29 min. The audiobook was first released in March 2007 and a sample is available for download.
The audiobook is normally sold by Audible.com for $27.93, but if you’re not already an AudibleListener® member, you can take advantage of a special promotion and get Black Duck (Unabridged) or any other audiobook for free with a 14-day free trial. If you are a current Audible.com member, the audiobook is available for 1 credit(s). Audible.com is the leading provider of digital audiobooks and audio entertainment on the Internet. Audible titles are downloaded and played on iPods, iPhones, Android devices, Kindles, mp3 players and over 500 other devices. Audible.com has more than 85,000 titles in every genre, including mysteries & thrillers, business, sci-fi & fantasy, as well as titles featured on Oprah's Book Club and the New York Times Best Sellers List. Audible.com has two monthly subscription plans available. The Platinum Plan, at $22.95 per month, entitles members to 2 audiobook credits each month. The Gold Plan, at $14.95 per month, gives listeners one audiobook credit each month. Both plans will entitle you to great discounts on additional audiobook purchases. If you’re a new customer, you can try Audible for free by taking advantage of a 14-day trial offer which includes 1 free audiobook credit. To download Black Duck (Unabridged) or another title as a free audiobook, visit Audible.com.
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| Last U.S. WW1 veteran laid to rest Posted: 16 Mar 2011 04:58 AM PDT
Last surviving American veteran of World War One is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. “Last U.S. WW1 veteran laid to rest” is categorized as “us”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. The copyright notice of this video is “© 2011 Reuters.” For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.
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| ASICS Appoints Imagination on 2012 Olympics Brief Posted: 16 Mar 2011 04:45 AM PDT London, United Kingdom, March 16, 2011 –(PR.com)– ASICS, the premium sports performance brand, has appointed global communications agency, Imagination, to help create a strong brand presence during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Imagination, whose track record with Olympic-related brand activation includes every summer and winter Olympics since 2002, will work closely with ASICS to develop an immersive and engaging experience that brings the brand’s values to life. As part of the brief, Imagination will design and deliver an ASICS Olympic venue that will demonstrate the brand’s passion for sports and inspire ASICS partners, customers and guests with its brand message, while showcasing its renowned innovations in design and technology to help true athletes improve their performance. Imagination, appointed after a competitive pitch process, was selected to create a unique space that will remain open to guests throughout the duration of the Games. The venue will serve as a hub for hospitality as well as a key part of ASICS brand communication activity during the Olympics. Michael Price, the ASICS European marketing director, said: “Imagination showed how they would bring to life our founders philosophy that through sport you can inspire a generation. At our venue we’ll link our Sound Mind Sound Body ethos with the Olympic spirit to inspire our retailers, our athletes and everyday sportspeople. We are proud to work with Imagination who has an exceptional track record in delivering Olympic related activation.” Julian Baker, Creative Director at Imagination, said the ASICS Olympics presence will inspire people’s interest in sport in a genuine, authentic and interactive way and be a welcoming haven for Olympic visitors. “Design excellence, innovation, and a commitment to quality and originality are at the heart of the ASICS and Imagination brands,” he said. “The ASICS Olympic venue will engage a wide group of people, encourage participation and provide visitors with a real ASICS experience that embodies the spirit of the Games – that sport has not only a positive effect on the body and soul, but overcomes cultural differences and improves solidarity.” About Imagination Launched in London in 1968, Imagination is an independent communications agency whose roots lie in non-traditional, live, experiential marketing. Imagination has twelve offices around the world, and the full complement of in-house talent, from brand consultants to architects, advertising specialists to interior designers, retail specialists and event producers to direct marketers and digital experts. This unique offering enables Imagination to approach every problem from broader and more unanticipated angles, build solutions from the ground up across all channels, and deliver insights aligned with the way people wish to interact with brands. Imagination transforms business through creativity. Imagination’s clients include Aston Martin, Guinness, oneworld global alliance, Disney, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Goldman Sachs, Shell and Samsung. In 2010 Imagination was declared number one in Design Week’s UK Top 100 Design Agency survey. For more information please visit: www.imagination.com.
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This video How do I know if a primary school is right for my child? is from the series How To Know If A Primary School Is Right For Your Child “How do I know if a primary school is right for my child?: How To Know If A Primary School Is Right For Your Child” is categorized as “life and leisure”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.
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| How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse Posted: 16 Mar 2011 04:28 AM PDT
Given that the undead have started to rise from their graves to munch on the living, now’s probably a good time to watch this indispensable guide to surviving the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse. “How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse” is categorized as “life and leisure”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.
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| What are the ten commandments of meeting younger women?: Meeting Younger Women Posted: 16 Mar 2011 04:27 AM PDT
What are the ten commandments of meeting younger women?: Meeting Younger Women “What are the ten commandments of meeting younger women?: Meeting Younger Women” is categorized as “life and leisure”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page. If you are a new American Consumer News reader, we would like to welcome you to our website. American Consumer News exists to help people become better managers of money and more savvy consumers. We provide daily news covering the companies that consumers interact with on a regular basis, such as Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Bank of America and Ford. We provide reviews of a variety of products, publish press releases relating to consumer issues and have a wide variety of consumed-focused video reports. This website is part of the American Consumer News, LLC network. We would invite you to consider following our ‘ConsumerFeed’ account on Twitter and subscribing to our RSS Feed. You can always view our latest articles and video content by visiting our home page.
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