http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/ en Copyright 2008 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:54:26 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss completion, on May 10, 1869, of the first transcontinental railroad. The ceremonial final spike was driven in at Promontory Summit, Utah; tourists at a visitors center today can observe the exact spot where the coasts were linked, amidst much hoopla. None other than Governor Leland Stanford, our Founder and guiding force of the Central Pacific Railroad, was on hand to participate. The celebrated 'golden spike' was temporarily tapped in, for ceremonial reasons; it is now housed on the Stanford campus. A final ceremonial tie, made of laurel wood, was lost in the 1906 quake. Fortunately our benefactor was much better at starting universities than at laying track; embarrasingly, Governor Stanford actually missed when trying to tap in the final iron spike. Nonetheless, the deed was done, and America was one -- a welcome message after the bloody Civil War.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/the_ties_that_bind.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/the_ties_that_bind.html Business History Sun, 11 May 2008 14:54:26 -0800 Hangzhou Bay Bridge last week running 22.4 miles from the port city of Ningpo across Hangzhou Bay to reach Shanghai. As part of an effort to boost economic integration and development in the Yangtze River Delta, it is designed to slash travel time between Ningbo and the financial hub Shanghai from four hours to two and a half. Since its opening on May 1, police have fined more than 300 drivers, most for driving too slowly or illegal parking on the emergency lanes while enjoying the ocean view and taking photos. The $1.7-billion bridge’s much publicized sightseeing platforms in the middle of the span will not be ready for tourists for another two years, local media have reported. Reuters, People's Daily Online ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/china_logistics_1.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/china_logistics_1.html Business News International Thu, 08 May 2008 13:34:50 -0800 passing of GSB Alumnus Claude Rosenberg (MBA '52), financier, philanthropist and friend of the Library. Mr Rosenberg and his wife Louise were well known nationally for their charitable donations. Among the beneficiaries of their benevolence was Jackson Library, whose Rosenberg Corporate Research Center, dedicated in 1992, was the real foundation stone for today's outstanding array of Jackson databases. The Rosenberg gift was the greatest single impetus in the growth of the electronic tools that have become an integral part of the Library. In addition, their bequest changed the look of the Library, making it a much more attractive place to study and collaborate. Jackson Library staff who remember Mr Rosenberg always found him engaged, interested and enthusiastic about the development of resources for future business students. For these and other reasons, we pay tribute to Mr Rosenberg's memory.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/claude_rosenberg.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/claude_rosenberg.html GSB Alumni Library News Thu, 08 May 2008 10:25:23 -0800 Suddenly It’s Cool to Take the Bus takes a look at how people are changing their commuting habits and liking it. It seems like in Boston people are also making the change in the article Gas Prices Pushing Boston Drivers Out Of Cars, Into Public Transportation.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/hip_to_ride.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/hip_to_ride.html Environment Workplace Tue, 06 May 2008 18:01:05 -0800 CMC registration system. Bloomberg is a vast collection of market information on currencies, commodities, fixed income, interest rates, equities and much more. A Bloomberg Bullseye can give you the simple compass you need to navigate this ocean of financial data. And that's no bull.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/bloomberg_bullseyes.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/bloomberg_bullseyes.html Finance & Investment Library News Tue, 06 May 2008 17:50:48 -0800 article in the SF Chronicle discusses why there seems to be more salary disclosure online. Within the article is a link to the Chronicle's salary databases which includes salary information and other bay area statistical information. Enjoy.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/how_much_is_enough.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/how_much_is_enough.html Career Mon, 05 May 2008 12:17:02 -0800 Penny Lane will be at the GSB Thursday, May 15 to present two sessions on Bloomberg: a basic overview from Noon to 1:00 PM, followed a half-hour later by an advanced session from 1:30 to 2:30. Location will be L-107. Space is limited, so please RSVP. GSB Faculty can do so by contacting librarian Helen Losch; GSB students should sign up via the CMC registration system. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch, but cookies will be available. Questions? Contact Helen.]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/bloomberg_is_coming.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/bloomberg_is_coming.html Finance & Investment GSB Community Fri, 02 May 2008 16:22:34 -0800 this article caught my attention. TryPhone beta has 12 handsets so far, including such popular items as the iPhone and the Motorola Razr 2 for customers to take a look. The company hopes to have between 100 and 150 handsets up by the holiday season, says marketing director Leila Modarres. It also plans to increase the interactivity of the virtual handsets. Check it out. For someone like me who has used only one model that comes free with a subscription, TryPhone saves time and money in identifying the popular ones and the best ones that are out there. Before I go to an AT&T store in my area to actually try out different phones, I should already have a pretty good idea what I am looking for. ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/lost_your_cell_phone_try_a_new_1.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/lost_your_cell_phone_try_a_new_1.html Business News Technology Thu, 01 May 2008 15:43:59 -0800 Michelle Gutman, Program Manager for Global Center & Corporate Governance Research, brings two new corporate governance cases to our attention: Attention Shoppers: Executive Compensation at Kroger, Safeway, Costco and Whole Foods 2008 and Say on Pay: Does the Buck Stop Here? 2008, both authored by GSB Professor David F. Larcker and GSB Alum / case writer Brian Tayan. Members of the GSB community can download these for free; others should contact Case Services. ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/two_new_cases.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/05/two_new_cases.html Corporate Governance Faculty Research Thu, 01 May 2008 13:34:23 -0800 GSB Professor Robert Sutton's aim in writing his bestselling book The No Asshole Rule (it is also the book's subtitle). Sutton will be speaking on the topic at Noon, Thursday May 15 in the first floor conference room of Mariposa House on campus. The talk is free and open to all Faculty and Staff of Stanford University, LPCH and Stanford Hospital. Space is limited. To RSVP, call the Faculty Staff Help Center at 3-4577 or email helpcenter@lists.stanford.edu]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/the_civilized_workplace.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/the_civilized_workplace.html Faculty Research Stanford Community Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:28:22 -0800

Jackson Library's Selected Business Website: Cost of Living

The University of Michigan's Cost of Living site

]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/what_does_it_cost.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/what_does_it_cost.html Economy Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:30:41 -0800 Warren Buffett? Or, ask him about his perception of the present state of economy and politics? It turns out that such a session can be arranged especially for the MBAs from various schools. About 15 times a year Berkshire CEO invites business students for the day of learning. The latest get-together with Warren happened in early April. A group of 150 Wharton students spent a day touring one or two of Berkshire businesses, then proceeded to the company’s headquarters in downtown Omaha where for two hours students engaged in a question and answer session with Warren Buffett. The conversation continued during lunch at one of Warren’s favorite restaurants. The excerpts of Warren Buffet’s talk with the students are published in April issue of Fortune magazine. Some of the questions ranged from the state of financial markets, where to invest, to the presidential election, to how Warren himself gets his investment ideas. To find out what the answers are, check the magazine in Jackson’s periodicals area or read the article online. ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/what_warren_thinks.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/what_warren_thinks.html Finance & Investment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:29:00 -0800 75th Anniversary with a gala reception at the Library. In addition to faculty and staff of the GSB who attended, librarians from across campus and even "Jackson alumni" from the past were present to enjoy good food from Arguello caterers, good conversation with colleagues and good music with Celso Alberti and his band. Capping off the night were gracious speeches by Professor David Kreps, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (who brought greetings from Dean Joss, currently in India), Professor James Van Horne, long time friend of the Library, Karen Wilson, Associate Dean for Faculty Services and Operations and former Director of the Library, and Kathy Long, our current Director. Speakers paid tribute to the centrality of the Library in the past life of the School, as well as the promise of dynamic new ways of interaction and service in coming years. Also mentioned were the names of those Directors, some of whom were present, who guided the Library to prominence over the many years since its founding in 1933. Finally, honored guest Halle Spurr Heckler, a personal friend of Dean J. Hugh Jackson and his wife, was on hand to enjoy the festivities at the library named for her old friend. For more information, see our special anniversary page. Here's looking forward to our next 75 ! ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/happy_birthday_to_us.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/happy_birthday_to_us.html GSB Community Library News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:23:56 -0800 start a conversation. In the March 2008 issue of Jungle, Sally Hogshead points out that if you want to get noticed in today’s business environment you must become a conversationalist. There is a definite shift afoot in today's business environment from 'selling' to 'connecting'. For example, you can no longer march into an interview with a list of talking point based on your strengths; you must be ready to engage the interviewer in conversation. So how to get going? The author offers five simple steps: 1. Ask questions 2. Understand your audience's true motivation 3. Smile (an oft-forgotten basic) 4. Let go of some control 5. Google the #$%!! out of anyone with whom you need to connect Read online or the print issue in Jackson Library. ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/dont_sell_--_connect_.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/dont_sell_--_connect_.html Career General Business Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:37:38 -0800 Alibaba.com last November raised a near-record $1.5 billion—at the time trailing only the $1.7 billion generated by Google Inc. in 2004 for the largest IPO haul by an Internet company. The Alibaba Group—the parent of Alibaba.com—is China's most impressive Internet outfit. Founded in 1999, it comprises six main businesses. In addition to its B2B and the Taobao consumer auction portals, it owns China's most popular Internet payment company, Alipay, which solved the credit card problem with a bank transfer workaround. Alisoft, its Internet-based business management software, delivers tools that allow Taobao customers to communicate before making deals. In 2005, Alibaba acquired its search engine Yahoo! China. The newest entry, Alimama, allows Web publishers to list their advertising inventory, complete with prices and other pertinent information, and then advertisers can scroll for publications that match their needs and click to complete a deal. Alibaba has 4,400 employees working in 30 sales and marketing offices in China, Europe, and the United States. Corporate Counsel, May 1, 2008 Weblog Strategic Sourcing Europe on Alisoft Wikipedia on AliBlog Customer Communications in North America On 3 April 2008, Alibaba.com started their first official blog targeted for the international small and medium sized enterprise (SME) community, with a special emphasis on communicating with merchants in the United States. Their blog, the AliBlog, is marketed as "the latest word from Alibaba.com on our news, events, and community" while promising to be an official source for information and opinion from an employee's perspective on Alibaba.com. ]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/china_20_1.html http://www.stanford.edu/group/jacksonlibrary/blog/2008/04/china_20_1.html International Technology Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:04 -0800