The title was Applied Sciences, Applied Women. Oh boy, a Woman’s session. I hesitated. There were other breakout sessions. Should I go to one of them instead? I’ve been avoiding most of the women’s business groups in Boston for years; should I take a smaller bite of the same apple?
From the World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Amanda Palmer IS Paying Her Musicians
In the music world, there was big controversy over Amanda Palmer’s invitation to musicians to play with her, onstage, during her tour, gratis — beer and high-fives aside. Roundly criticized by some, local musicians (including my husband), signed up in droves, hoping for the chance to add to the “big noise”. (She’s since rethought her stance and is now offering pay. I hope budget considerations don’t limit how widespread the opportunity will be.)
LinkedIn Skills and Expertise Endorsements
Some of you may have already received emails telling you one of your LinkedIn connections has “endorsed” you or you may have also noticed that when you visit a connection’s page on LinkedIn, you are given the option of endorsing them for either their chosen skills or for another skill you think they have.