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10 books that ought to be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in management innovation

Unfortunately, I haven’t read even one of these top ten books, all were published after I graduated from Business School. I’m a bit surprised that there is no classic business reader recommended. I’ll have to check them out next time I’m at Barnes and Nobles. http://bsr.london.edu/lbs-article/580/index.html/ SUNIL SETHI REAL ESTATE Sunil Sethi / Broker, President, REALTOR, MBA / SUNIL SETHI REAL ESTATE 38750 Paseo Padre Pkwy Suite B3 / Fremont, CA 94536 www.sunilsethi.com CA DRE#: 01173766

Dictionary Project: Looking for Local Firms Interested in Participating

School will be starting, which means it's time for the DICTIONARY PROJECT. We are looking for 3-4 local firms interested in helping improve school performance by donating Dictionaries to every 3rd grader in New Haven Unified School District (Union City). This year we would also like to include thesauruses . This will be the 4th annual year Sunil Sethi and I have run the Dictionary Project with New Haven Unified. http://www.dictionaryproject.org/CMS/UI/usa.aspx?state=CA These dictionaries are for the students to keep and use throughout their education. We believe that if we help provide students with academic resources (that many do not have at home), they will benefit from using them by allowing them to do better academically, enjoy school more, and continue on to higher levels of formal education. Responses have been positive as we have heard from teachers, parents, and students regularly using their donated dictionaries, not only in 3rd, but throughout grade school. If you...

I'll be on Channel 11 tomorrow morning - Sunil Sethi

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15 Seconds of Fame Channel 11 news called this morning to do a human interest story on my annual dictionary give away. Kari McVeigh Superintendent of New Haven Unified (covers all of Union City and part of South Hayward) , Rick LaPlante Public Information Officer for NHUSD dropped by for the interview as well (Rick corrected me this morning, this is the 4th year I've done this). The segment will air tomorrow morning sometime between 4:30am to 7:00 am. The last time I was on TV was in high school for the Channel 20 Sock Hop, I'm glad there was no dancing involved this time. Rum Cake Contest/Soft Grand Opening (Dec. 12 from 1-4pm) To inaugurate my new office I'm hosting a Rum Cake Contest and will offer the 1st place winner a $75 cash prize, 2nd place will get $50, and 3rd place will get an honorable mention. Of course all submissions will become the property of my stomach. Rules: Any cake plus any alcohol (lots of it). All winners most be over 21 years of age. Please dro...

Free Webinar: Parenting in the Digital World: Raising Kids Who Thrive On-and Off-line

One of my UCLA Bay Area Alum's passed this to me, and I'm passing it along because it sounds interesting. I've got another UCLA event on Real Estate I'll be attending that day, but I'm hoping one of you listens in and shares. To: bay area alumni Subject: SPAM: Parenting in the Digital World: Raising Kids Who Thrive On- and Off-line; Free Webinar In case there are any Anderson Parents out there who might like to attend. Alan ************************************** Dear friends of Education.com, Next Wednesday (11/18) Education.com is hosting a webinar to give parents advice and tools to help them parent their "digital world" kids more effectively. Our children's use of technology is only going to increase in the years to come and parents play a critical role in determining whether kids participate in the digital world in a safe and productive way or whether they engage in dangerous and damaging behaviors. In this free session Dr. Michael Rich, one of t...

Great deal to see King Tut Exhibit in San Francisco, 50% OFF

www.Travelzoo.com is offering 2 for 1 tickets to see King Tut in SF. SAN FRANCISCO--OCTOBER 6, 2009-- Tickets for the King Tut exhibit in San Francisco were reduced by 50% in a new two-for-one offer. Tickets are now $13.75 each when purchased in pairs. To buy discounted tickets, click below. http://www.travelzoo.com/Newsflash.ashx?664598-16034102 I saw the show earlier this summer. It was great.

End of Summer Favorite Event - Rib Festival

If you like trying ribs, you should definitely make the trip to Reno for their annual rib festival. This year marks the 20th Anniversary for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. This year's event will take place from Wednesday, August 27 to Monday, September 1. get more info here: http://www.nuggetribcookoff.com/news/1/ I've been there twice, 1st twice as with any experience was the best. Most likely we'll be taking the kids there this year. It'll be their 1st times.