http://discountvacation.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Darwin Redshield en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:38:41 GMT 2010-01-04T00:38:41Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968795   So 2010 is almost here.  Just as individuals make New Year's resolutions - lose some weight, spend more time with the kids, finally clean out that part of the cellar - companies across a . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:09:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968795 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-30T16:09:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966013 When 2010 rolls in it will mark the end of a decade that truly welcomed internet technology.  Think back to the turn of the millennium  and the software tools that you primarily utilized . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966013 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-28T20:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953496 I’m sure the first thing you’re thinking after reading this article’s title is, why the heck would I want Applicant Tracking Software for Christmas?  That doesn’t sound like . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:27:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953496 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-18T19:27:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952150   Obama’s job stimulus package will target several fronts to create more jobs for Americans, including green incentives to retrofit homes, building energy-efficient infrastructure and providing . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:05:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952150 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-18T00:05:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950307 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was established on July 2nd, 1965, under the wing of former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. Although the EEOC has sustained some criticism over its . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:54:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950307 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-16T19:54:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941195 On Tuesday, President Obama outlined his new strategy for job stimulus in the U.S.   One of the central cogs of his strategy is to generate green jobs through building environmentally friendly infrastructure . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:44:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941195 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-10T18:44:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931418   Comcast, the largest U.S. cable company, has recently moved forward with the acquisition of a controlling stake of NBC Universal. This is a huge move, the first of possibly several competing . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:11:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931418 Darwin Redshield 2009-12-04T23:11:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917801 As we enter the holiday season our minds will start to drift to family, turkey, presents, and relaxation.  For small businesses around the country though, the holiday season often means a ramp up . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:07:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917801 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-25T20:07:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910619   Software as a Service (SaaS) is a growing business model that can provide a great new perspective to companies that need to utilize software applications for their everyday operations.   . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910619 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-20T19:36:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909418 We hear about it in the news every so often out here in Silicon Valley: a big player at Google has left for Facebook.  Or a Yahoo executive has been seduced by Microsoft.  Or some perky . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909418 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-20T01:06:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896700 One new category of software application that has been gaining visibility recently is the online resume builder.  If you search for “resume builder” you will discover a plethora of free . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977896700 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-11T23:31:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888724 Businesses have learned over the past decade that one of the best ways to train people in utilizing software is through quick and efficient video demonstrations.  Videos are fantastic resources not . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888724 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-06T18:52:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881703 Even though the economy seems to be shaping up a bit, many Silicon Valley high tech companies are still trying to unload assets.  One recent development is an Ebay auction aimed at selling a cutting-edge . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:06:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881703 Darwin Redshield 2009-11-02T18:06:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874812 It’s an understatement to say our team spends a lot of our time thinking about hiring and recruiting. Over the last decade we’ve gained experience by heading recruiting companies and corporate . . . Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977874812 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-28T21:29:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866953 Over the past several years, cell phones have advanced from mere portable calling devices to all-in-one mini computers.  The iPhone’s launch marked a transition from our past of using mobile . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:43:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977866953 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-23T16:43:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865694 The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines talent in three ways: 1) a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal 2) the natural endowments of a person 3) a special often . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:59:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865694 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-22T21:59:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856739 A Zen ‘Koan’ is a short story or sentence that seems paradoxical in nature, but can also prove to enlighten a person.  One Koan states: “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” . . . Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:20:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977856739 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-16T17:20:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850266 Running a small business or start up can be a daunting task because most of the primary day to day responsibilities often fall on the shoulders of one or two owners. There are a multitude of tasks to . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:03:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850266 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-12T21:03:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842997 Experiencing fall foliage cannot be understated.  The seasonal right of passage as trees blush autumnal hues of red, yellow and orange can provide for breathtaking vacation memories.  In fact, . . . Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:25:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977842997 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-07T19:25:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839857 The situation is all too familiar: a job seeker gets their hopes up about landing a position with a company, only to never hear back from the them. About three years ago I experienced this situation . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839857 Darwin Redshield 2009-10-05T20:53:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815243 The US Federal Government is about to undertake one of the largest hiring initiatives in its history. According to the  Wall Street Journal , over the next three years, the government will . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:34:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815243 Darwin Redshield 2009-09-16T21:34:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791367 Buying used products often comes with a negative connotation. For example, used car sales are often seen as a 'shady' way of purchasing a reliable vehicle. Horror stories of rip-offs, unanswered calls . . . Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:26:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791367 Darwin Redshield 2009-08-28T16:26:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786278 Wired Magazine recently published an article that describes the current 'lo-fi' revolution that is reshaping the technology sector. The article highlights several recent examples of how the 'quality' . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:30:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786278 Darwin Redshield 2009-08-24T21:30:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781520 Parents can often be heard saying to their kids 'you are who you hang out with.' Meaning, if little Timmy consorts with the smart kids, he too will be smart. The same mantra seems to apply to being . . . Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:34:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977781520 Darwin Redshield 2009-08-20T17:34:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769227 The glittering electronics displays in Tokyo's Akihabara district provides the backdrop to one of the world's most highly evolved technology sectors. The massive logos of Sony, Fujitsu, and a legion . . . Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:53:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977769227 Darwin Redshield 2009-08-10T23:53:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762838 Ah, the free trial. We see those enticing words, 'free trial,' plastered across various mediums in our everyday lives, from medication commercials to pop-up ads to highway billboards. The concept of . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:08:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762838 Darwin Redshield 2009-08-04T23:08:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758349 Plagiarism has occurred for thousands of years in various forms, although it wasn't until recently that it became a dangerous problem. Online plagiarism has become rampant, difficult to detect and threatens . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758349 Darwin Redshield 2009-07-31T21:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755235 Collaboration: it's a term that suddenly became trendy with the rise of new cutting-edge web 2.0 software solutions. Enterprise collaboration is a type of back-and-forth communication to promote innovation . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:31:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755235 Darwin Redshield 2009-07-29T17:31:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745461 Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, tech wizards and venture capitalists have been branded with several select words in the past: brash, arrogant, impulsive. From the outside, some of these 'California Cowboys' . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:04:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745461 Darwin Redshield 2009-07-22T00:04:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739731 It's amazing to see what people are doing online nowadays. Cut out any cross-section of modern day society and you will find it's cyber-doppelganger, often making a process more efficient and accessible. . . . Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:43:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977739731 Darwin Redshield 2009-07-16T23:43:35Z