Editorial

Learning from “The Interview”

Learning from “The Interview”

Sony has been fast to bring the movie 'The Interview" from selected theaters to Netflix. With last December’s political commotion around the release, I invested the time to watch the film. Unfortunately, from an artistic perspective I wasted valuable lifetime. The...

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

As the year comes to an end, I am wishing you and your family time to enjoy the pleasures of the festive season and a happy and healthy New Year. Merry Christmas.

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Quincy Jones – Patron of the Arts

Quincy Jones – Patron of the Arts

By Anthony DeMarco - October 3, 2012 Source: Forbes     WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — When Quincy Jones was a child growing up in Chicago and Seattle, he wanted to be a gangster. Instead, he settled for being one of the most influential and...

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4th of July, 2013

4th of July, 2013

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument.  Here, in exalted and unforgettable phrases, Jefferson expressed the...

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Montblanc a Fountain of Global Growth

Montblanc a Fountain of Global Growth

June 14, 2013 (Bloomberg) -- Jan-Patrick Schmitz, president & CEO at Montblanc North America, talks with Betty Liu about global luxury buying trends and the company's growing growth rates in China and throughout Asia. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The...

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The Power of Words: Nelson Mandela

The Power of Words: Nelson Mandela

The Power of Words: Nelson Mandela Foundation & Tribeca Film Institute from James Cecil.   he Nelson Mandela Foundation & Tribeca Film Institute launched "The Power of Words" initiative in...

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Believe in Zero

Believe in Zero

he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation,...

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The Power of a Pen With Some Personality

The Power of a Pen With Some Personality

In an age dominated by tech gadgets such as cellphones, a pen can still make a potent statement. Jan-Patrick Schmitz, president and chief executive officer of Montblanc North America, believes when you pull one out to sign a document or write something down in a...

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Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time

More than anything, we’re reminded that the weather stands still for no one, and neither does time. Daylight savings time ends on November 4, at 2:00 am.

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Montblanc CEO Shares Pricing And Brand Marketing Insights

Montblanc CEO Shares Pricing And Brand Marketing Insights

Montblanc CEO Shares Pricing And Brand Marketing Insights Written by Lorna Pappas Friday, 19 October 2012 09:52 As showrooming and online price comparisons induce brands and retailers to lower prices, many products and services essentially have become commodities....

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