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Closing Thoughts on Indiana University

The following was posted on the Kelley Direct blog for Indiana University.  I thought I’d share it here as well: On March 5th, I start my last class at Kelley. I finished the MBA last year and lack this one … Continue reading

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White House Hangouts

This week, the White House, along with Google+, hosted two online White House Hangouts allowing interactions with top government officials.  The first one (held on January 30th) featured President Barack Obama himself answering questions about his State of the Union … Continue reading

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Bear 71

As I was taking a study break, I stumbled onto an article about “Bear 71”.  It’s a 20-minute movie that created quite a stir at the Sundance Film Festival.  Whether you agree with the content or not, it’s a fantastic … Continue reading

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“The Movie Industry Can’t Innovate”

Steve Blank’s post on January 6, 2012 entitled “The Movie Industry Can’t Innovate – the Result is SOPA” details how much the movie industry spends on legislation versus using the internet as an opportunity to make money.  I completely agree.  … Continue reading

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Panel Discussion on the Tourism Industry in Grenada

Last week I attended a panel discussion entitled “Developing and Marketing the Tourism Product amidst the Financial Dilemma” hosted by the Business Student Association of St. George’s University.   Speakers included Bonita Morgan (Director of HR at Caribbean Tourism Organization), Jeremy … Continue reading

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Blogging for the Washington, DC course: Business and Public Policy

This weekend, I travel to Washington, DC for a one-week course entitled “Business and Public Policy: How Washington Works and What Issues Matter”. The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University asked for volunteers to blog about the trip – … Continue reading

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Selfishly Sad

I should be smiling and happy right now.  I should be celebrating and ecstatic.  Yet, I find myself feeling like little parts of me have gone missing.  There’s an emptiness in my gut that shouldn’t be there – but it … Continue reading

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“The World in a City”

It’s obvious from the beginning of the book that Joseph Berger loves New York City.  His memories from childhood are infused throughout, and you can feel his emotions even as he tells the stories of others.  In reading each chapter, … Continue reading

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Where Are You From?

“Where are you from?”  This is a typical question, right?  Something that people ask when they first meet you.  However, I always dread this question because I never know what to say.  I usually answer with “The United States” but … Continue reading

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“Taking Chance”

I finally saw HBO’s movie, “Taking Chance”, starring Kevin Bacon last night.  What an incredible movie!  Bacon plays a Marine officer who escorts the body of PFC Chance Phelps to his final resting place in Wyoming.  It’s a story of … Continue reading

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