A good time to be an entrepreneur? I'll tell you why

The talk now-a-days is politics and I admit, I talk it too. Why? Because it is relevant plus the wool has been pulled over our eyes previously. While watching that however, do not forget to tune into the technological revolution that is occurring around us. True, when you live by the sword, you die by the sword-technology and globalization has helped outsource thousands of Americans jobs.

Alternatively, it has leveled the playing field dramatically for smaller players and entrepreneurs. For example, Microsoft has taken the lead in allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to get online for free (self disclosure:BlackTrump4life.com is hosted Microsoft's Office Live). A good gamble considering the decreasing costs of storage and hosting and MS's billions. MS for its part seems to miss the Web 2.0 aspect in it's offerings. Still it is a great starting point.

It makes even more sense when you consider the popularity of "social networking" sites that are essentially dressed up personal marketing vehicles. Was that over-the-top? Consider Myspace, which has been besieged by right wing conservatives for it's lack of sex offender controls in regards to minors is still populated with marketers pushing adult sites?

Ahhh...capitalism at it's best, or maybe at its worst? What does that mean for you? Free (cheap) hosting and free (cheap) marketing. Take advantage by making friends on social networking sites and leveraging the relationships you develop. I can go on and on, but I'm sure you get my point...

Till next time
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Google buying YT...Its good for business

The name of the game for Google is growing its advetising base. I'm quite sure the G and YT guys will find a way to integrate adsense into YT's user generated content. Not with prerolls but with more accurate searching of videos. Lets not forget Google is the reigning King of Search and therein lies its greatest core competency. Yes, G may have upwards of 30 different products, but their core comptencies search, talent and enormous financial resources allow them to leverage almost any web phenomenom. Bottom line...Keep up the good work G

M.Knox
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Reflections on John Foley and the Gay Ole Party

Wow after watching MSNBC for the most part of the day, it was clear the GOP party was in damage control over former Congressman Foley's indescretions. Talk about hypocrites-catering to evangelicals while essentially gay bashing. It is clear that evangelicals and the rest of the republican base are against gay marriage and generally anything recognizing gay rights. While watching Chris Matthews a speaker alluded to there being other "closet" gays in congress...It is there right to be gay, but I do not think it is at all right for them to vote on legislation that is essentially anti-gay-such as bans prohibiting gay marriage...G.O.P....Gay Ole Party

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Are you a recently released prisoner thinking about going to school? We weigh the pros and cons!

So you’re finally under a year or maybe you have a little longer. You are seriously considering your future. Will you opt for a trade? Maybe even go to college. I’m here to tell you, you can! I should know because once I sat exactly where you are-incarcerated. I worried and pondered my situation while at Graham Correctional Center. One thing I knew, however, is that to get ahead in today’s society and live a productive, jail-free life I needed an education. There was one problem-I had a drug conviction. Which meant that obtaining financial aid could be a problem. Current federal law states, “As long as you are not convicted during the school term you are in fact eligible." You may still be able to obtain Financial Aid provided you meet the qualifications. I now have a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Robert Morris. Regardless of your background, it is much harder for an employer to deny you employment with a college degree. However, the con going to school is that it takes time, focus and dedication. Do you have what it takes? If you have the patience to make it thru your incarceration-you mostly likely have what it takes to make it thru school. Another pro to going to school is how you’ll feel about yourself, as well as family member and friends (real friends that want better for you). I cannot tell you the feeling of walking across the stage with my mom, step-dad, grandmothers and aunt watching. Suddenly, going to prison was not a waste of time, it probably saved my life. Another pro and this I can guarantee-you will meet new friends- Life long friends that are trying to better themselves which is exactly the kind of people we all need to be around. Consider your future and take hold of it- Till next time, I’m out.

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