Black Enterprise articles from December 2008

Black Enterprise archives from December 2008

The next big thing.(BLACKENTERPRISE.COM: YOUR ONLINE GUIDE TO WEALTH BUILDING)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at what's going to be shaping the coming year, from global initiatives to investing and more. Find out what will impact your future and how you can play a part in mapping out your...

Cut costs, not fun.(BLACKENTERPRISE.COM: YOUR ONLINE GUIDE TO WEALTH BUILDING)
December 1, 2008... Is the economic slowdown giving you the holiday blues? Our special Holiday Cost Cutting Guide will show you how to get the best deals on everything from travel and gifts to food and decorations. Learn how to be frugal yet festive this holiday...

Green holiday cheers.(BLACKENTERPRISE.COM: YOUR ONLINE GUIDE TO WEALTH BUILDING)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're dreaming of a green Christmas. The BlackEnterprise.com Green Gift Guide reveals affordable options for eco-friendly items that will help you turn the holidays green. From simple tips on where to shop to a list...

Let our economic recovery begin with us.(publisher's page)
December 1, 2008... The long, grueling, and historic 2008 presidential election has drawn to a close and we are on the threshold of a new administration. However, the hopes and expectations of our future cannot be realized without dealing with the difficult...

Keeping the pace.(About This Issue)
December 1, 2008... The business world has always moved rapidly, but these days it seems a new set of adjectives are needed to describe the ever-evolving world of commerce and finance. Century-old financial institutions collapse without warning. The stock market's...

I see me in B.E.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BLACK ENTERPRISE is the best financial read for African Americans, and I keep finding either myself or my family, and friends in its pages. The May 2008 article about the business of running a barbershop, "The...

B.E. for the generations.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO BLACK ENTERPRISE FOR years. I started reading it when I was in college at Kentucky State University. BE has provided me with the inspiration to maintain and move forward with my entrepreneurial dream. I am a schoolteacher...

Two-sided opportunity.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... I AM A RECENT GRADUATE OF NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY and was blessed to be hired by a major automobile manufacturer. But due to the current state of the auto industry, my start date was delayed. I have since had a lot of free time and have been doing...

Correction.(Correction notice)
December 1, 2008... In "Stretching Dollars" (October 2008), the market value of the Hagewood's home as well as the trade-in value for two of the couple's automobiles were misstated. The market value of the home is $200,000. The trade-in value for the 2007 Chevy...

College prep.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... For the second time in a row, I see that most of the historically black colleges and universities, such as Morehouse, Hampton, and Tennessee State, have the lowest graduation rates in your biennial college study ("Top 50 Colleges for African,...

Less local radio, less community voice.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... I'M GLAD YOU STARTED THE STORY ("THE FUTURE OF Black Radio," August 2008) referring to the first anniversary of the Free Jena Six march. Jena was a grassroots movement that was fueled by black radio. With there being less and less local news,...

Swimming is good for business.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2008... THANK YOU FOR THE ARTICLE "RIPPLE EFFECTS" (Newspoints, July 2008), which talks about the need to increase the swimming skills of blacks, starting with our youth. The National Association of Black Scuba Divers promotes the advancement of scuba...

The spoils of deregulation: federal agencies accused of awarding contracts intended for small firms to large corporations.(WASHINGTON REPORT)
December 1, 2008... WHILE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESCUES Wall Street, small business owners on Main Street are crying foul, charging that federal contracts intended for them continue to get awarded to large corporations. Over the past six years, more than a dozen...

A new champion for black business: Paul T. Williams works to expand minority opportunities in public financing and construction.(POWER PLAYER)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... THE DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW York is one of the nation's leading public finance and construction management agencies, selling $4.6 billion in tax-exempt municipal bonds in 2007. The Dormitory Authority is also one of America's...

Crisis in black America: HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S. rivals those in Africa.(FACTS & FIGURES)
December 1, 2008... AMERICA COULD FOLLOW THE LEAD OF OTHER COUNTRIES when it comes to dealing with our domestic AIDS crisis, suggests Phill Wilson, executive director of the Black AIDS Institute. The Los Angeles-based policy center released Left Behind--Black...

Wall street bailout? Is the government's rescue plan good for Main Street and you?(INVESTOR INSIGHT)
December 1, 2008... ON THE HEELS OF PERHAPS THE WORST GLOBAL BANKING crisis of our time, financial markets tumbled--both in the U.S. and abroad. Throw in a government takeover of mortgage providers Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac, the $85 billion cash infusion in...

What to buy in '09: even in hard times, these areas are poised to perform.(STOCK PICKS)
December 1, 2008... These days the glass is half full and half empty when it comes to investing in the stock market. On the one hand, according to some analysts we haven't seen the end of corporate bankruptcies. On the other hand, it's now quite possible to find...

Safeguarding your retirement: when is it prudent to use your retirement funds to fend off debt?(MONEY MANAGEMENT)
December 1, 2008... Sheree White is tired of worrying about debt. The 42-year-old private school librarian is feeling pressure from high interest credit cards. Her financial woes grew when her mother suffered two strokes in two years leaving her partially...

How safe are bank funds?(MONEY MATTERS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... QA I know that the FDIC insures money you have in the bank up to $100,000, but I also have more than $150,000 in an IRA with my bank. Are my retirement funds also safe or should I move that money elsewhere. --W. D. Smith Haledon, NJ...

A sound setup: heeding the signs of a slumping economy pays off for audio-video firm.(MAKING IT)(Visually Sound Solutions)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AS THE DIRECTOR OF SALES AND OPERATIONS FOR AN audio-video company, Judson Tallandier found himself humping heads with his boss about how the business should be run. Since the idea of searching for a new job didn't...

It all ads up: search engines offer an inexpensive Internet marketing tool.(BUSINESS TOOLS)
December 1, 2008... REGINA MCRAE'S NEW YORK CITY dessert delivery company, Grandma's Secrets, was doing well for a home-based business. But after paying for local cable television spots and placing ads in the local Yellow Pages, the Brooklyn, New York, native says...

Preparing for business: the right education and experience can play a key role in a startup's success.(MANAGEMENT ADVICE)
December 1, 2008... DESPITE A TOUGH ECONOMIC CLIMATE IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, Brooklyn, New York-based Heaven Homes L.L.C. expects to end 2008 with $350,000 in revenues. While CEO Leonard Person Jr. acknowledges that the gift of gab and a knack for sales both...

Child's play.(SAVVY SOLUTIONS)(self publishing a children's book)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Q A I've been trying to print a children's book. I don't want to do the traditional method of going through a publishing company. I'm looking for companies that can print books in small quantities.--K. B. Baltimore Self-publishing is a...

A perfect storm: Evan Forde helps make sense of climate change.(BLACK DIGERATI)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT WAS A CHILDHOOD FASCINATION WITH SCIENCE and an appreciation of swimming and water sports that prompted Evan B. Forde to imagine a career exploring the seas. Forde, who holds an advanced degree in marine geology...

Hold the phone: VoIP telephony helps entrepreneurs reap the rewards of SOHO work.(TECH NEWS)(voice over internet protocol)
December 1, 2008... SOMETIMES THE ANSWER TO AN OFFHAND QUEStion can impact an entrepreneur's business. This was the case with Nekisha-Michelle Bakre, owner of Houston-based Spajama Works (www.spajamaworks.com), a "spiritual spa" that's a combination of personal...

Freeagent for Mac.(B.E. REVIEWS)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... SEAGATE AIMS TO PROVIDE A BACKUP SOLUTION FOR MAC OS USERS WITH FreeAgent Desk for Mac; the 1TB (terabyte) hard drive connects via Firewire 800 or USB 2.0 (and ships with Firewire 800 and Firewire 800-to-400 cables) and can store up to or...

Help from beyond: remote IT support is a smart choice for entrepreneurs.(TECH NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, TECHNICAL DOWNTIMES CAN HAVE SERIOUS COST consequences. Taking a PC for in-store servicing, sending it away for repair, or having a technician make a house call are often pricey options. Enter remote control support. ...

Child's play.(CYBERWISE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Q A I am a software developer and I have a video game and a couple of other applications, How do I get my product in the marketplace?--C. Walker Via E-mail Your question is timely. With the explosion of open source, the emergence of...

Success beyond the borders: international manager relies on talent and performance to build a strong team.(EXECUTIVE SUITE)(Kevin Williams)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As president or GM de Mexico, what skill sets and training do you think are required to manage an internationally diverse team? You certainly need strong financial and business acumen and an understanding of...

Know what to ask: finding the right strategy hinges on posing the right questions.(ACTION PLAN)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... AS A BANK MANAGER WHOSE BRANCH CONSISTENTLY SCORED WELL ON his company's internal audits, Daryl Newell, senior vice president of retail banking at ShoreBank in Chicago, understood how to keep his bank profitable. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Less time on the job but greater productivity: why the four-day workweek offers double benefits.(TRENDS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... EMPLOYEES HAVE LONG SUPPORTED THE FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK AS A WAY to achieve greater work-life balance. Now employers are beginning to see an added benefit--noting how an alternative work schedule could benefit their bottom line, offers Tricia...

Your creative start.(SINCE YOU ASKED)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... After working for nearly a decade in human services, I obtained my master's degree in communications in May 2007. Other than an internship in 2006, I have little communications experience. My dilemma is being overqualified for entry-level...

Kevin L. Clayton.(On The MOVE)(Photograph)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: National Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion Organization: The American Cancer Society Location: Atlanta Responsibilities: Oversees diversity initiatives and strategies across the...

Clyde Rucker.(On The MOVE)(Quiznos)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Organization: Quiznos Location: Denver Responsibilities: Oversees field operations and operations services Former Position: Chief...

Traci Otey Blunt.(On The MOVE)(RLJ Cos.)(Photograph)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Organization: RLJ Cos. Location: Bethesda, RD Responsibilities: Oversees all communication and public affairs activities on behalf of Bob...

Patrick Carey.(On The MOVE)(Titanium Holdings inc. and Titanium Solutions inc.)(Photograph)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Chief Executive Officer Organization: Titanium Holdings inc. and Titanium Solutions inc. Location: Charlotte, NC Responsibilities: Oversees operations and strategic direction of Titanium...

Anne Sempowski Ward.(On The MOVE)(Photograph)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED New Position: President and Chief Operating Officer Organization: Johnson Publishing Co. Location: Chicago Responsibilities: Managing the company's financial and operational strategies Former Position:...

Convention: Calendar.(POWERPLAY)(Brief article)(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... RelavationS Group EL.C. No Ordinary Christmas, A Gospel Celebration Dec 3-7: Bermuda; 301-977-4547; www.christmasinbermuda.com Educated Sistas' Association Dec 7; New York; 215-222-0417; www.educatedsista.org National Black Caucus of...

What does diversity mean for employees? Some companies have a clear definition and others don't.(CORPORATE INITIATIVES)
December 1, 2008... DESPITE THE CLAIMS BY MANY COMPANIES THAT DIVERSITY is a priority, few companies have a clear definition of what diversity means. A study by the Society for Human Resource Management indicates that for most companies, diversity is a nebulous...

Channeling better images: how James Makawa is trying to change the face of Africa.(DIVERSITY Q)(Africa Channel)(Interview)
December 1, 2008... SINCE 2005, THE AFRICA CHANNEL, THE FIRST AMERICAN cable channel devoted to airing programming from Africa, has focused on changing the world's perception of the continent. It was founded by CEO James Makawa from Zimbabwe, who spent more than...

The Siemens Foundation recruits math and science teachers.(WORTH CHECKING OUT ...)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... AS OF 2006, 90% OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WERE white and nearly 40% of public schools had no teachers of color on staff according to the National Education Association. In response to these statistics, the Siemens Foundation, the Thurgood...

Moving toward financial freedom: are B.E.'s 2007 financial fitness contest winners closer to a secure financial future?(BLACK WEALTH INITIATIVE)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN THIS CURRENT ECONOMY, THE only thing you can expect is the unexpected--that's the overwhelming sentiment echoed by our 2007 Financial Fitness contest winners. Economic turmoil is touching lives. One winner lost...

Whatever Lola wants.(INVESTIGATIVE REPORT)(Lola-Gayle Patrick-Odeen)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DRINKS FLOWED AND CHATTER buzzed as the horn player and the drummer of a classic jazz band entertained the well-dressed crowd that bustled inside the 192-seat restaurant called Loin. On a recent Monday...

Crisis & opportunity: BE100s financial services firms struggle to find the upside in the credit crunch.(BE 100s)
December 1, 2008... PICTURE A METEOR STRIKING A THRIVING LANDSCAPE and wiping out an entire species. That's how Wall Street veteran Bernard Beal describes the devastation of the credit crisis of 2008. Calling the event a "seismic change in our marketplace,"...

The next big thing.(SPECIAL REPORT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WITH ALL OF THIS YEAR'S STURM und Drang (storm and stress), now is the time to figure out your next big move for your business, career, and life. Shifts in public opinion and practices have changed how we view the...

Small business.(GOING GLOBAL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... ENTREPRENEUR, YOUR BUSINESS IS KILLER. REVENUES ARE STEADY and your client base is loyal. Have you ever thought about expanding your enterprise to, say, Gambia? If not, Eric Sheppard says you might be missing out. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Volunteerism.(GOING GLOBAL)(Diane Cole Stevens with the Cinderella Foundation designed to empower African American girls throughout the Washington metropolitan region)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... BET YOU'VE HEARD THE PROVERB. "GIVE A MAN A FISH AND YOU FEED HIM FOR A day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Here's a new one: If you train a Sierra Leonean woman how to relax, roller set, and style a head of hair, you...

Investing.(GOING GLOBAL)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE WAY WALL STREET HAS BEEN PERFORMING LATELY YOU MIGHT BE HESITANT TO EVEN look at your investment portfolio let alone consider dipping more of your hard-earned dollars into the international market. But experts...

Small business.(Reinvention)(Creative Blog Solutions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... AFTER 20 YEARS AS A HEALTH EDUCATOR, TERRI HOLLEY DISCOVERED LIFE COACHING, loving it so much she earned her certification and launched a full-time business. Her new venture was limping along, but surprisingly, the blog on her Website was a...

Lifestyle.(Reinvention)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... DOROTHY L. MYERS FOUND HERSELF IN A TOUGH SITUATION THIS YEAR. SHE'D LEFT A stressful but lucrative job at a design company for another opportunity that didn't pan out. Unemployed since July, the 43-year-old Washington, D.C., resident has...

Health.(Reinvention)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... WORD ON THE STREET IS THAT DIET fads are a thing of the past, healthy foods are becoming even healthier, and your typical spa and spa treatments can no longer be categorized in the same way. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Health experts say...

Technology.(STAYING CONNECTED)
December 1, 2008... TODAY, FEW INDIVIDUALS HAVE NOT BEEN TOUCHED BY SOCIAL NETWORKING sites. Whether it's alumni looking to reconnect with classmates or professionals seeking employment opportunities, social networking is a viable and growing tool. And Desiree...

Shopping.(STAYING CONNECTED)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... BY NOW, MOST OF US WOULD PROBABLY ADMIT TO BEING PRETTY EXPERIENCED, if not experts, when it comes to grabbing great deals online. We know the usual hotspots for comparison shopping, clipping coupons, and getting discounts on hard-to-find...

Careers.(STAYING CONNECTED)
December 1, 2008... WHEN SYDNI CRAIG-HART decided to leave her "perfect job" three years ago, she had no idea what was in store. As an executive assistant at the Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm Carlyle Group, she had worked for a boss who traveled...

Investing.(TAKING RISKS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... DUE TO CONGRESS' WRANGLING, THE EVENTUAL PASSAGE OF THE $700 BILLION financial bailout package, and investors' lack of confidence in the global financial system, the Dow Jones industrial average has been on a roller coaster ride. Economic...

Small business.(TAKING RISKS)(UrbanWorld Wireless)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT SEEMS THAT THESE DAYS, BUSINESSES CAN CHOOSE TO KEEP DOING WHAT they've always done and face the battered economy by protecting what they have or be bold enough to shred the box. That's what Mike Johns, CEO of...

Careers.(TAKING RISKS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... REGARDLESS OF THE BUSINESS climate, corporate professionals must manage risk in order to advance. In his book, Good Is Not Enough (Portfolio Hardcover; $24.95), Keith R. Wyche, president of U.S. operations for Pitney Bowes Management Services,...

What you should know before filing for bankruptcy: proceed with caution. We'll give you the tools you need so that you can make an informed decision.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT WAS THE DAILY FLOOD OF PHONE calls that finally did it. They became so overwhelming that Sabrina Young stopped answering her phone and resolved to give out her phone number to family, friends, and a few chosen...

Most intriguing people in business 2008: a dynamic group of professionals and entrepreneurs who play hard in a tough economy--and continue to win.(List)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUCCESS IS NOT EASILY DEFINED BY THOSE WHO CONTINUALLY EVOLVE PAST THE EXPECTATIONS of their posts. These individuals regularly wrestle with the status quo and manage challenges through a uniquely creative prism. Not...

Tying it all together: teens learn the correlation between outer and inner greatness.(EVERYDAY HERO)(Alex O. Ellis)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "GROWING UP. I ASSUMED EVERYONE CAME FROM THE same environment where your father teaches you how to shave, shine your shoes, and tie a tie," says Alex O. Ellis, a custom clothier. "But as I met other people, I saw...

Cancel complacency: urgency is vital for change.(PEAK PERFORMANCE)
December 1, 2008... James Parker has always had big dreams. Two years ago he fulfilled one of them by starting a business. However, Parker says he's nowhere near done with his pursuits. "I know what I want, and I make every effort to go after it," says...

Her brother's keeper.(PEP TALK)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Q A I'm in my 40s and raising my brother alone. He's a smart high school senior; however. he isn't doing well and doesn't seem to care. Unfortunately, he has no male role models or mentors. And honestly, I have a fear of men being around my...

Holiday travel tip sheet: get away without spending a fortune.(CONSUMER LIFE)
December 1, 2008... GIVEN THE UPHEAVAL IN THE ECONOMY. YOU MIGHT BE hesitant to book that much-needed vacation. But a tight budget doesn't have to cramp your style. With careful planning and a little Web surfing, you can increase your buying power while saving...

What to do if your credit line is reduced: knowing how to respond can keep your hard-earned credit score intact.(BUYING POWER)
December 1, 2008... NOT SO LONG AGO. BANKS FREQUENTIX RAISED THE credit limits of their credit card customers, tacitly urging them to spend. But with financial institutions taking a hit, some consumers find that their once-soaring limits are now being reeled in....

Keep your home: despite the economy, you can become, and remain, a homeowner.(B.E. REVIEWS)(Your First Home: The Smart Way to Get It and Keep It)(Book review)
December 1, 2008... Homeownership is an attainable goal--even in this tumultuous economy--according to Lynnette Khalfani-Cox's latest book, Your First Home: The Smart Way to Get It and Keep It (Advantage World Press; $18.95). "We're in a housing crisis, and...

Credit card reform.(ASK YOUR ADVOCATE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... QA What is the credit card reform bill all about? How will it affect me? --E. Davis Dallas A If you have a credit card, then you're well aware of the frustrations that can come with using it. Excessive fees and misleading terms are...

Smile right: What to look for in a cosmetic dentist.(EXECUTIVE HEALTH)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MANY PROFESSIONALS HOPE THAT A COSMETIC ADJUSTMENT will do more than just improve their looks--in a competitive job space where every advantage counts, they also want it to enhance their career prospects. And those...

Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition.(FOR THE DEVOTED FAN)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition is much more than a boxed set; it's a biographical and historical presentation as well as an inspiring tribute to renowned jazz artist Miles Davis and his most celebrated recording. The package...

The economy may be rough, but there's always a reason to celebrate.(AN OPTIMIST'S BEVERAGE)(Krug Grande Cuvee )(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The economy may be rough, but there's always a reason to celebrate. And this year the Krug Grande Cuvee festive bubbly toasts its fourth and final product of a 10-year-old vintage. Krug also offers a choice of toting...

eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive.(SAVVY TECH GADGETS)(Leather Portable Hard Drive from Iomega)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tech style goes up a notch. With 250 gigabytes of storage and a sleekleather-clad design, the eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive from Iomega combines form and function for the mobile professional. Quickly store...

Motorola's Motozine ZN5.(SAVVY TECH GADGETS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... For those who conduct a range of business and personal functions on their phones, Motorola's Motozine ZN5 is the first of its kind to use Kodak imaging and ModeShift technologies, which allow for high quality sharing of content and phone use....

Glenlivet XXV special selection.(A CONNOISSEUR'S ORDER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... This 25-year-old single malt whiskey is made from a hand-selected vintage that produces a more nut spiced flavor. Aged for two years in sherry casks, The Glenlivet XXV special selection is presented in the U.S. for the first time this year,...

Johnnie Walker Blue Label.(A CONNOISSEUR'S ORDER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a superior brand in the world of Scotch whiskies. Each individually numbered bottle contains rare whiskies--some from distilleries that no longer exist. For a distinctive touch, engrave the bottle free of charge by...

Destiny, a clean, classically styled Versache, timepeace for women features a numberless dial accented with 68 diamonds and an alligator-textured leather band.(STYLISHLY IN TIME)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Destiny, a clean, classically styled Versache, timepeace for women features a numberless dial accented with 68 diamonds and an alligator-textured leather band. It offers precise Swiss movement inside a Greco-inspired...

TechnoLuxury (TX).(STYLISHLY IN TIME)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A fashionably sleek staple for the global citizen the TechnoLuxury (TX) timepiece in the 730 series displays time and hemispherical season for 24 cities around the world, including Moscow, Athens, Dubai, and Dhaka,...

iWave Cube.(FOR THOSE ON THE GO)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... This tiny, portable microwave with built-in handle suits a variety of small heating needs such as warming the afternoon coffee, and it fits in anywhere--at work or the home office. The iWave Cube, by African American Phil Davis, measures 10...

Navigon 2120 max portable GPS.(FOR THOSE ON THE GO)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... For the fast-paced road warrior, consider the Navigon 2120 max portable GPS or personal navigation device. Its sleek design features easy touch screen menus and clear, accurate maps. Add-on services include real-time traffic updates (an...

Women of Power Summit.(All access: YOUR MONTHLY PASS TO B.E. EVENTS, TV, AND RADIO)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you a woman of power? If you are, your window of opportunity to register for the 2009 Women of Power Summit, Feb 11-14 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes hotel in Orlando, Florida, is shrinking by the day....

Entrepreneurs conference.(All access: YOUR MONTHLY PASS TO B.E. EVENTS, TV, AND RADIO)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Calling all entrepreneurs and small business owners! Registration for the 14th annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo opens Monday, Dec. 1. Whether you're a seasoned proprietor or still in the...

BlackEnterprise.com.(All access: YOUR MONTHLY PASS TO B.E. EVENTS, TV, AND RADIO)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you enjoying the new BlackEnterprise.com? Take a tour now at www.blackenterprise.com. The site has a new look, fresh content, and dozens of updated tools. And now you can watch entire episodes of Our World with...

Backtalk: Wendell Pierce on rebuilding New Orleans.(Interview)
December 1, 2008... PERHAPS BEST KNOWN AS Detective William "Bunk" Moreland from HBO's gritty crime series The Wire, Wendell Pierce has acted in more than 60 film and television productions. His credits include the movie Bay and HBO's Life Support, which earned...