var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-857684-6"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} 2009 was a really challenging year for businesses in the US and much of the world. However, we seem to have turned the corner at least on consumerContinue reading “2010 trends for niche markets”
Category Archives: Environment/Sustainability
Climate Change and US jobs- some CEO green options
var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-857684-6"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} The Climate change meeting of the United Nations at Copenhagen is considered really important by most of the world. Americans too have moved up in their climate concernsContinue reading “Climate Change and US jobs- some CEO green options”
Resurgence of innovation at Pittsburgh and the G-20 Summit
var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-857684-6"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Driving around the former steel towns can be daunting with rusty steel towers and Pittsburgh is one such former steel town. But when you hear Pittsburgh leaders talk,Continue reading “Resurgence of innovation at Pittsburgh and the G-20 Summit”
“Cash for clunkers” great for auto,consumer confidence and green economy
// <![CDATA[ var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); // ]]> // <![CDATA[ try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-857684-6"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} // ]]> It turns out that the tackily named "Cash for clunkers" paltry 1B $ (now 3 B $ ) government programContinue reading ““Cash for clunkers” great for auto,consumer confidence and green economy”
Turbulent times make B2B and Supply Managers more important in organizations
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Steven Chu will be Energy Secretary
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US Senate approves India agreement for cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy- a day before Gandhi’s Birthday
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“Hot Flat and Crowded” The ET industry
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How do you green the upstream supply chain ?
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Green in Beijing 08-08-08
var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-857684-6”); pageTracker._initData(); pageTracker._trackPageview(); The question of air quality at Beijing has assumed center stage as the Summer Olympics start in less than 10 days. Athletes are worried that the air quality will affect performance. EveryContinue reading “Green in Beijing 08-08-08”