The last couple of weeks have been quite interesting in terms of news. Last week was dominated by recession news and this week was dominated by scandal. Politics has also been a huge player over the last several months with the primary elections and caucuses taking place across the nation.
Let's start with the run-down on the Elliot
Spitzer scandal. TheDemoMemo author Claire Celsi was shocked and disappointed when she learned that Spitzer had spent thousands of dollars on a high priced call girl. LeaderNotes author Bridget Wright was also disappointed but expressed respect for Spitzer's taking responsibility for his actions, noting that leaders will always be held to a higher standard by those they lead. Dr. Ellen Weber of BrainBasedBusiness discussed how Spitzer was sabotaged by the choices he made and examined how seemingly ordinary choices can be harmful to business and life in general. In an interesting take, Marshall Sponder of SocialRiots examined the issue in terms of how information spreads virally.
More Spitzer scandal news:
In other political news, the presidential campaigning continues to be ugly with mud-slinging amongst the candidates as well as politicos finding any reason to tear people down. While Clinton supporter Geraldine Farraro forced the race issue, claiming that Obama would not be in his current position if he were a White male or a woman. ElephantBiz author John Xavier discussed the frustration Clinton supporters are experiencing with Obama's widespread popularity. Gary Bourgeult, author Manager'sRealm wondered if the Clinton campaign was imploding with the Spitzer scandal and Farraro disgrace over racially charged comments.
Last week concerns of recession and stagflation dominated headlines:
More Recommended Reading:
Let's start with the run-down on the Elliot
Spitzer scandal. TheDemoMemo author Claire Celsi was shocked and disappointed when she learned that Spitzer had spent thousands of dollars on a high priced call girl. LeaderNotes author Bridget Wright was also disappointed but expressed respect for Spitzer's taking responsibility for his actions, noting that leaders will always be held to a higher standard by those they lead. Dr. Ellen Weber of BrainBasedBusiness discussed how Spitzer was sabotaged by the choices he made and examined how seemingly ordinary choices can be harmful to business and life in general. In an interesting take, Marshall Sponder of SocialRiots examined the issue in terms of how information spreads virally.More Spitzer scandal news:
- If You Think You're Having a Bad Day... - ElephantBiz
- Local Look: Wiretaps Catch New York Governor in Prostitution Ring - ElephantBiz
- "SpitzerGate": Should Silda Stand by Her Man? - Workerette
- Spitzer Picks Asheley Depre as His Favorite... - GrowYourFunds
- New York Governor, Democrat Elliot Spitzer Busted... - Manager'sRealm
- Spitzer Pressured from Everywhere to Resign... - Manager'sRealm
- Ashley Alexandra Dubre is Already an Internet Star - TheAlphaMarketer
- Fame Turns to Shame... - TheAlphaMarketer
- Who is Ashley Alexandra Dupre? Ask Elliot Spitzer - BizofShowBiz
- Prostitute Ashley Alexandra Dupre Already Cashing In... - BizofShowBiz
In other political news, the presidential campaigning continues to be ugly with mud-slinging amongst the candidates as well as politicos finding any reason to tear people down. While Clinton supporter Geraldine Farraro forced the race issue, claiming that Obama would not be in his current position if he were a White male or a woman. ElephantBiz author John Xavier discussed the frustration Clinton supporters are experiencing with Obama's widespread popularity. Gary Bourgeult, author Manager'sRealm wondered if the Clinton campaign was imploding with the Spitzer scandal and Farraro disgrace over racially charged comments.
Last week concerns of recession and stagflation dominated headlines:
- Stagflation and the Checked-Out Bush Administration - TheDemoMemo
- Your Brain on Recession - BrainBasedBiz
- Warren Buffet Says We are in Recession - GrowYourFunds
- Warren Buffet Says Economy in Recession - Manager's Realm
- No Recovery Until 2009: How Your Business Can Survive - BizCreditPolicy
More Recommended Reading:
- The McCain "Barack Hussein Obama" Kerfuffle - TheDemoMemo
- R.E.M on iLike - Launching Music on Social Networks - SocialRiots
- Google Wins DoubleClick in its Plot to Rule the World - MarketingBlurb
- Open Office: Finding a Comfort Zone - BestBizWare
- What Do I Do With My Tax Refund? - Workerette
- Oil Prices Tearing Down the Market and Economy - GrowYourFunds
- Thinking and Writing about the Iraq War - ThePublishingSpot
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