11 Essential Online Resources for Consultants
I ran into this excellent list of resources for consultants by Sharlyn Lauby on Mashable. There are innumerable lists of this type online but I thought this one was of good quality.
The top ten is listed below. Click here to go the the original article on American Express OPEN Forum.
2. Workshifting
3. CNN Travel
4. LinkedIn
7. USA.gov
8. IRS
10. Evernote
11. Google Docs
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Our continual push to our own redundancy
I read an interesting entry on Computerworld recently titled, Five reasons why China will rule tech, by Patrick Thibodeau. The five reasons included:
- China’s leadership understands engineering
- China’s leadership wants to out-innovate the U.S
- China’s science and technical talent pool is vast
- The U.S. is failing at science and math education
- China is getting U.S. technology, all of it
The entry caught my attention because it poses the questions that have always stumped me regarding outsourcing and globalization.
- How can an economy retain its competitive advantage when it continues to ship its core economic activities to other countries?
- How can an advanced economy retain its competitive advantage when it ships all its key trade secrets and intellectual property to other countries which do not view IP in the same fashion.
Proponents always seem to talk about high value new jobs. I never understood how what is obviously a shrinking number pf jobs would support the Western lifestyle. Without a massive change in economic structure, it would seem that most will move to a level more like the low wage Indians and the Chinese of today.
I recommend you read through this two page entry and give it some thought, especially the next time you walk into a computer store, grocery or Walmart.
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Daily Digest for July 11th
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Theo Caldwell: Act against barbaric regimes now. http://tinyurl.com/2vwbben Call to war continues in era of permanent war and fear. #cdnpoli [proserv]
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RT @kabayan2010: Health boss hands out staff bonuses worth up to $500 http://bit.ly/b0GFF5 #cdnpoli =>Incentive is good unless it incents? [proserv]
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RT @financialpost: Confidence: Canadian business has it; U.S. doesn’t http://natpo.st/9XHlF2 [proserv]
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RT @nationalpost: The anti-Israel boycott campaign: a study in failure http://natpo.st/adL2B7 [proserv]
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Bonnie Stern: You’ll have many bones to pick with these foolproof rib recipes. http://tinyurl.com/3xjk765 I so often enjoy Stern’s recipes. [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO: With a super #worldcup fan at Afro-fest at Queen’s Park. Incredible energy! #voteTO #toronto http://twitpic.com/24539h [proserv]
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RT @mayhemstudios: RT @staceysoleil: "10 Steps to #WordPress Security Protection" http://bit.ly/b6VzNH (via @kendawes) [proserv]
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If you are in #Toronto, try Greg’s Ice Cream. Absolutely the best in the city. http://tinyurl.com/2cu58u5 #lovecrafticecreamflavours [proserv]
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DiManno: Resentment against migrants threatens to erupt in violence – thestar.com: http://bit.ly/aI2LPT via @addthis [proserv]
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RT @EcoInteractive: Controversial changes to Brazilian forest law passes first barrier http://bit.ly/b0gP88 [proserv]
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RT @dominionpundit: No privacy rights within 100 miles of U.S. border: cellphones,GPS, photos,laptops subject to search. http://is.gd/dn … [proserv]
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RT @M_Ignatieff: Kicked off the #liberalexpress tour today at the Calgary Stampede—even got "white-hatted" http://twitpic.com/245lm9 [proserv]
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RT @blogging_tories GayandRight: Jewish dance troupe forced off stage in Germany…. #roft #cdnpoli http://rago.ca/6qu #tcot #tlot #p2 [proserv]
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Published Daily Digest for July 10th.
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RT @DanTisch: Toronto’s mayoral candidates on the arts: @roccothevoteTO & @jpantalone lead the way. http://bit.ly/cq7Asz /via #voteTO [proserv]
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RT @charlesyeo: To control diabetes, some patients turn to obesity surgery http://bit.ly/ar3krU [proserv]
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RT @littlebytesnews: R1 German Official Cites Privacy Problems At Facebook http://nxy.in/p8yjh littlebytesnews [proserv]
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I recently got a new notebook. 4 GB RAM, i5 CPU. The thing is so fast I am thinkiing of upgrading my desktop to ease its performance envy. [proserv]
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Margolis: Saving face in unwinnable war http://tinyurl.com/24ntutd [proserv]
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@MortonsMusings Thanks for the RT, James. [proserv]
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@richard_russeth Thanks for the RT Richard [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO: Yet same councillors have no problem increasing taxes, fees + borrowings well beyond inflation. We need change http: … [proserv]
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Business Intelligence done well creates a tangible competitive advantage. [proserv]
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RT @IanAspin: Important points here RT @NotAProBlog @scottgould the fight our youth face with the new knowledge economy http://bit.ly/bZUcHi [proserv]
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RT @Proud_Canadian1: Funny caricature:) The old saying a picture worth a thousand words,it hold true here: http://bit.ly/d28OHy #cdnpoli [proserv]
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RT @TorontoBOT: Big Idea: Can you really mix business with pleasure? @RoccothevoteTO, @JPantalone and @ThomsonTO think so. http://bit.ly … [proserv]
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RT @cnet iPhone 4 exceeds talk time promises | iPhone Atlas – CNET Reviews http://bit.ly/cok0xu => Credit where credit is due [proserv]
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English, in danger? That’s mad as a box of frogs http://tinyurl.com/38vnghw [proserv]
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Just watched @PBSNeedToKnow. Getting better but I still miss my weekly viewing of @BillMoyers [proserv]
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RT @Richard_Florida: Cascadia goes green/electrfic – RT @inhabitat: First Electric Highway in US to be I-5 from Canada to Oregon http:// … [proserv]
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RT @BillCrosby: New Twitter Feature Takes on Groupon | ilicic Technology News … http://bit.ly/9X1CoE [proserv]
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RT @yeagerhood: #YHP @proserv Thanks for the friday follow
 #MADNESS @Yeagerhood => My pleasure [proserv] |
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RT @YHPromotions: #YHP @proserv Thanks for the friday follow
#MADNESS @Yeagerhood => Good luck [proserv] |
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RT @PartnersNgrime: #YHP @proserv Thanks for the friday follow
#MADNESS @Yeagerhood => good luck [proserv] |
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RT @roccothevoteTO: Attended inspired service at Revivaltime Tabernacle on Dufferin. Wonderful way to kick off day. #voteTO [proserv]
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RT @dominionpundit: Not even week after anti-Israel march Toronto, march to "reclaim the swastika". Not a good week to be a Jew. #tcot #jcot [proserv]
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RT @peternowak: There’s a march going down yonge of people wanting to reclaim the swastika. Some folks have way too much time on their hands [proserv]
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RT @dominionpundit: #policestate is a big business.six figure salaries,tech consulting contracts,new fines invented to pay for it. #voteto [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO: In a sea of Orange at the School Bakery/Cafe! Vuvuzela mania! #worldcup http://twitpic.com/24ftp3 [proserv]
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RT @yazmaziar: 2 @roccothevoteTO volunteers in a sea of orange @ School cafe. #voteTO #worldcup http://twitpic.com/24fwbw [proserv]
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RT @groovetech: @frankyw @ThomsonTO #VoteTO the #g20 special "powers" came from Province not Municipality. Point your fingers there; not … [proserv]
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RT @dominionpundit: Doesn’t matter if ur "left" or "right". Be educated,question the propaganda coming from "left" & "right" politicians … [proserv]
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RT @wpstudios: RT @bkmacdaddy 50 Websites That Use HTML5 Markup Language – http://bit.ly/cAmWli [proserv]
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Daily Digest for July 10th
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Published Daily Digest for July 9th.
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RT @roccothevoteTO: RT @TorontoBOT BIG IDEA: Better Service for BIAs http://bit.ly/9fLmSo #voteTO #Toronto [proserv]
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RT @nationalpost: Allegations skuttle Top Canadian officer in Haiti http://natpo.st/bmahWQ [proserv]
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RT @Techmeme: Google’s Schmidt undaunted by Apple or Facebook (Reuters) http://techme.me/=m0S [proserv]
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RT @TheTweeterNews: William Morris-Endeavor Drops Mel Gibson: FOX411’S Pop Tarts has confirmed that Mel Gibson’s agency, William Morri.. … [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO: Rocco Rossi addresses disconnect residents feel with city hall http://cot.ag/aelFTz #voteTO #Toronto ^CT [proserv]
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RT @yazmaziar: RT @ParkdaleLiberty VIDEO: Rocco Rossi (@roccothevoteTO) covers wide range of issues with us. http://ow.ly/28DVZ #voteTO … [proserv]
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RT @ralphclaxton: Weekend Wrap: Starbucks hurting in UK; coffee for books in Laos; edible coffee …: The Guardian says the UK pain … … [proserv]
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RT @HiToronto: Now that the Olympics bill is in, was it all worth it?: The province is loath to admit the true cost of its invest… htt … [proserv]
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RT @a_picazo: Top Five Dumbest Ideas Republicans Had On The Road Back To Relevance http://tpm.ly/aqK059 #p2 [proserv]
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RT @savechaps: Famous last words: ‘I can handle it’: Exclusive: Greg Laurie highlights disastrous effects of too much self-confidence ht … [proserv]
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RT @jpagliaro: "……I don’t want today’s Toronto city council. I want something better." http://tinyurl.com/2ubbklt #VoteTO [proserv]
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RT @InSeansOpinion: RT @40deuce don’t you hate when you want to RT something, but then it’s too long and if you take out enough to make … [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO: @ThomsonTO on @jerryagar1010 says she’s a road toller + TTC fare hiker. Fresh thinking? I think not! #voteTO [proserv]
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Increasingly often, I wonder if the last 4.5 decades have been a total waste of time. [proserv]
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@AureliaCotta Perhaps. [proserv]
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The Saddest Senator http://tinyurl.com/255k7ba [proserv]
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@mambamayor She said it then took it back? Due to feedback? What does she think about transit today? Should I check tomorrow too? #voteto [proserv]
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Freedom to be sick leaves Ontario families feeling chained http://tinyurl.com/2bb3wlc Why do we let our children hit bottom or die? [proserv]
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@mambamayor Thanks for the laugh. It makes me chuckle to think of a candidate who cannot keep her thoughts straight in the morning. #voteTO [proserv]
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@mambamayor I feel her pain. It must be difficult for Sarah to know what she thinks or believes with Wendy gone. #voteTO [proserv]
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RT @JPagliaro: One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who choose to follow you. – Dennis A. Peer #VoteTO [proserv]
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RT @JPagliaro: A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not. Leadership is ACTION not position. #VoteTO [proserv]
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Daily Digest for July 9th
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Published Daily Digest for July 8th.
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RT @BloomTO: @torontoist "Rossi still has lots of time for an October surprise" http://cot.ag/bUpivu #voteto #toronto [proserv]
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RT @therealpneville: BREAKING NEWS: @KingJames also just endorsed @roccothevoteTO for mayor. #voteto [proserv]
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RT @roccothevoteTO With Steve Paikin at the @toronto_life party. #toronto #Voteto http://twitpic.com/23m3u8 [proserv]
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RT @BloomTO: @torontoist "Rossi has money increasingly fleshed-out ideas, less political baggage than some of his opponents" http://cot. … [proserv]
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RT @BloomTO: RT @roccothevoteTO: [Media] Rocco Rossi vows major new role for arts http://cot.ag/aO11b8 #voteTO #Toronto ^CT [proserv]
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RT @globeandmail: Lloyd Robertson announces retirement as anchor on CTV’s National News http://tgam.ca/bKK [proserv]
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RT @very_suspicious: Warmington: G20 didn’t look like Canada http://tinyurl.com/22ou65n Good column [proserv]
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RT @AntoniaZ: #G20 Police State Canada — a documentary by Scott Noble| Global Research TV http://bit.ly/9iW1IQ Watch, Digg, share please. [proserv]
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RT @UnionSt: "#G20 didn’t look like Canada"; Toronto Sun’s *pro-police* Joe Warmington gets it: http://bit.ly/bCZAGB We need an inquiry. [proserv]
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RT @ISRAEL21C: IBM Israel and EU partner to develop new collaborative e-business model http://su.pr/1YOKsP #cloud … http://bit.ly/9FkTeb [proserv]
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RT @ricklondon: Rick London Finds 100 Best Restaurants in Wash. D.C. 2010: http://bit.ly/cJ2hEk [proserv]
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RT @tosumitgupta: Apple TV Rumored To Get $.99 TV Show Rentals, But Will The iPad And iPhone Get The Service Too? http://bit.ly/b3MATu # … [proserv]
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