Executives receive mixed grades on leadership quality
Accountemps surveyed 150 executives from the 1,000 largest U S companies. Sixty one percent rate today’s corporate leaders as good or excellent, while thirty six percent call them fair. The study was conducted by an independent firm for the staffing service.
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Verizon Wireless advises rapid report of lost or stolen phones
Verizon Wireless spokesperson David Samberg urges customers to report a missing phone immediately. The carrier can halt service to prevent fraud, and if the phone reappears or a replacement is bought, the account can be reactivated.
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Corporate Data Disorder Slows Governance and Profit
A Teradata survey of 118 executives from large firms shows widespread use of many unconnected data marts. More than one third could not count their marts and 31 percent reported 11 to 100 or more marts, hindering governance and operational metrics. Ron Swift comments on data accessibility.
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Teradata
NCR Corp
Ron Swift
Laptops Gain Popularity Amid High Prices in War of Models
Consumer Reports March issue assesses the best laptops, noting rising demand despite steep prices. The feature highlights models suited for road warriors and compares strengths across brands in a modern computing boom.
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Snowmobile Upgrades Drive Cedar Rapids Business Boom
In Cedar Rapids Scott Minzenmeyer’s Recreational Motorsports posts rapid growth selling children snowmobile performance kits online. Boxes arrive from Alaska with improvised packaging and curious notes as demand climbs and local shops manufacture parts.
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Gazette
Edar Rapids
Scott Minzenmeyer
Recreational Motorsports Inc
Cedar Rapids
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Dostal
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Recreational Motorsports Debuts Snowbike Performance Edge
Recreational Motorsports based at 897 27th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids led by owner Scott Minzenmeyer employs five staff and claims first to market gains with new motorcycle performance products and snowmobile tech tips driving site traffic to www.recmotor.com.
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Recmotor.com
Mixed reviews on enhanced children’s snowmobiles draw industry note
Industry sources report mixed views on upgrades to children’s snowmobiles with no safety red flags. Polaris and others acknowledge awareness of faster owner mods, though officials say they do not promote them and may void warranties if modifications occur.
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Ed Klum
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
Klim
Polaris Industries
Pat Burgeois
Burgeois
Arctic Cat
Bombardier
Vespa Scooters Draw Crowds In Winter Dallas Scene
A Dallas AP report notes crowds gathering on a balmy winter day as sleek Italian Vespa scooters attract diverse enthusiasts. The event highlights design flair and urban mobility, drawing attention from locals and visitors alike.
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