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January 11, 2004
Self-improvement book suggestions for 2004
The Business Review in Albany published this list of self-improvement books recommended by Kenneth Rawley who is director and marketing for a hospital in the area.
The recommendations aren't the latest published books but books such as "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck's and "The Power of Now" by Eckhardt Tolle.
Highlight: "Over the years, I have consistently sought out books to further my personal quest to learn how I can better manage my feelings so I can enjoy my life more. I rely on a core group of what I consider the very best books on emotional issues. These books can help anyone handle emotional challenges and live enriched lives."
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The eBay economy
EBay has become an economic indicator. USA Today recently reported that the overall economy may be cooling because of the items such as Gucci, BMWs and Prada have fallen in Ebay search requests to less luxury items such as Ford and gold (viewed as a hedge against bad economic news). EBay is also a good indicator of what's hot, such as WiFi home equipment which has seen big growth on EBay.
EBay has also become a way for entrepreneurs to launch their business, but it's not magic bullet. Hawaii Business has a story about entrepreneurs using eBay to sell everything from Hawaiian shirts and Tiki statues. It is interesting that some sellers found that higher prices on eBay meant higher sales. Price becomes a proxy for quality.
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