Corporation
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THE CORPORATION [1/23] What is a Corporation?Feb 21, 2012
1. The Corporation is today's dominant institution, creating great wealth but also great harm. This 26 award-winning documentary examines the nature, evolution, impacts and future of the modern business corporation and the increasing role it plays in society and our everyday lives. For a playlist of all 23 chapters in order, please click on: www.youtube.com
The Funny Company - "Man In Space" (1963)Feb 18, 2012
Here is a segment of the cartoon "The Funny Company" - these aired on local Chicago TV at various times and on various stations, most notably as part of WGN-TV Channel 9's Garfield Goose and Friends with Frazier Thomas. According to Internet Movie Database, "Each of the 260 five-minute episodes depicts the hilarious cartoon adventures of a kids' corporation formed to do jobs and make money. It episode contains an informative and entertaining segment designed to satisfy the youthful desire to know. And there are assorted villains, scoundrels and scalawags who never quite prevent them from accomplishing whatever job they set out to do. There are 10 basic categories of subject matter: Nature, How To, History, People and Countries of the World, The world and Universe, Inventions & Mechanics, Business & Commerce & Industry, People & Things of Interest, Folk Tales, & Songs From All Over the World." Visit - www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!
Aerion Corporation - Supersonic Business JetFeb 20, 2012
In the near future, it will be possible to take off from Paris at 8 am for a breakfast meeting in Manhattan. One will be able to fly from the East Coast of North America to Asia in just nine and a half hours. unconstant.com It will be possible to traverse the United States at .98 Mach with operating costs equivalent to today's large business jets, while still being able to access all the airports where most business jets operate now and meeting applicable noise and emissions regulations. www.mepul.com www.aerioncorp.com
Milton Friedman on Self-Interest and the Profit Motive 1of2Feb 20, 2012
This clip is from the 15-part lecture series, "Milton Friedman Speaks" www.ideachannel.com Transcript available via FreedomChannel: freedomchannel.blogspot.com Summary: A student poses a series of question on based on Friedman's notion that people should pursue their own self-interest. The student points out that he'd read that Friedman had previously come out against disaster aid for victims of a flood in Pennsylvania. Friedman corrected the questioner and noted that he did not come out against private aid for flood victims but instead was against the Federal Government providing discounted flood insurance in advance to home purchasers which motivated people to build houses in areas where they otherwise would not have been able to obtain insurance privately. If not for the discounted insurance, it's likely many of the flooded houses would never have been built in the first place as it wouldn't have been in peoples self-interest. The student went on to note that it was recently reported that an old man in Ohio died when the electric company turned off his power when he'd failed to pay his electric bill. Was it moral for the company to act in it's own self-interest to do so? Friedman responded by asking what if the electric company never turned off the power for anyone? Who would pay the cost--the people who own or work at the electric company? It would be unjust to impose that responsibility on individuals who are running an honest business of providing electricity ...
Milton Friedman on Self-Interest and the Profit Motive 2of2Feb 22, 2012
This clip is from the 15-part lecture series, "Milton Friedman Speaks" www.ideachannel.com Transcript available via FreedomChannel: freedomchannel.blogspot.com Summary: A student poses a series of question on based on Friedman's notion that people should pursue their own self-interest. The student points out that he'd read that Friedman had previously come out against disaster aid for victims of a flood in Pennsylvania. Friedman corrected the questioner and noted that he did not come out against private aid for flood victims but instead was against the Federal Government providing discounted flood insurance in advance to home purchasers which motivated people to build houses in areas where they otherwise would not have been able to obtain insurance privately. If not for the discounted insurance, it's likely many of the flooded houses would never have been built in the first place as it wouldn't have been in peoples self-interest. The student went on to note that it was recently reported that an old man in Ohio died when the electric company turned off his power when he'd failed to pay his electric bill. Was it moral for the company to act in it's own self-interest to do so? Friedman responded by asking what if the electric company never turned off the power for anyone? Who would pay the cost--the people who own or work at the electric company? It would be unjust to impose that responsibility on individuals who are running an honest business of providing electricity ...
TEDxPhilly - Jay Coen Gilbert - On better businessesFeb 20, 2012
Jay Coen Gilbert shares his vision to harness the power of business to solve society's problems through B Corporations -- a new standard labeling socially and environmentally responsible companies. B Corps will help corporations be profitable while solving society's problems. Coen Gilbert co-founded B Lab, an organization trying to solve social and environmental problems by relying on the power of B Corporations, businesses certified to have sustainable values. bcorporation.net In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxPhilly, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxPhilly event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
Business Sutra EP#1 Seg 2(Purpose of a Corporation).divxFeb 14, 2012
Isthere an Indian way of doing business? Business Sutra attempts to answer that question through a special series of conversations with well known mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik. Pattanaik believes that mythological stories along with symbols and rituals are the tools through which our ancestors shared their wisdom, wisdom that is relevant even in modern times. Business Sutra is an attempt to make the wisdom of mythology accessible and applicable to the corporate world. Hosted by Menaka Doshi, Business Sutra will, over 4-5 episodes, discuss the purpose of a corporation, short term goals versus long term ideals, leadership qualities, dharma sankat and modern day business conflicts, ownership versus management, the lifecycle of a business and similiar issues pertaining to Leadership & Governance.
'Fahrenheit 9/11' Scene - 'Good for Business, Bad for the People'Dec 26, 2011
"Well let me tell you about Halliburton, the company I ran. I'm very proud of what I did at Halliburton and the people of Halliburton are very proud of what they've accomplished. And, uh, I, frankly, uh, don't feel any need to apologize for the way I've spent my time over the last five years as the CEO and chairman of a major American corporation." -- Vice President Dick Cheney in 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Well let us tell you something, Mr. Cheney at www.michaelmoore.com
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THE CORPORATION [20/23] Hostile TakeoverFeb 17, 2012
20. Despotism was often a useful tool for the corporation to secure foreign markets. Corporations once even attempted to overthrow New Deal President Roosevelt and impose a fascist dictatorship in the US. The story of Major General Smedley Darlington Butler. For a playlist of all 23 chapters in order: www.youtube.com
Past Bing - The Corporate Mixer 2011.02.18Feb 20, 2012
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Shaklee CorporationFeb 13, 2012
Recipient of Acterra's 2009 Business Environmental Award in the category of Sustainability for it's environmental policies, climate neutral status, and social equity practices. video by Rick Bacigalupi www.BaciPix.com
Corporation or LLC - which is better?Jan 12, 2012
www.gross.com Should you use a corporation or an LLC for your new business? Edward Gross, Managing Partner of Gross & Romanick, PC, discusses the advantages of each type of entity. If you need assistance to set up a corporation or LLC (or other business advice), visit http or call 703-273-1400. Review a corporation/LLC comparison chart at: fairfaxlaw.blogspot.com
The Biggest Company You've Never Heard OfFeb 22, 2012
As well as thanking God for his success, CEO Chris Hyman is a Pentecostal Christian who has released a gospel album in America and fasts every Tuesday. Coincidentally he was in the World Trade Centre on 9/11 on the 47th floor addressing shareholders. Serco run navy patrol boats for the ADF, as well as search and salvage operations through their partnership with P&O which form Maritime Defence Services. Serco run two Australian Jails already, Acacia in WA and Borallon in Queensland Theyre one of the biggest companies In the UK for running electronic tagging of offenders under house arrest or parole. Serco are in one of the two favoured bid consortiums for the new Sydney metro rail line. Here are some amazing corporate videos from Serco, we fully recommend both if youre a fan of Verhoeven-esque corporate propaganda. You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com ---- Original Story Here: hungrybeast.abc.net.au Guardian Story (referenced in video): www.guardian.co.uk
The Shaklee OpportunityFeb 10, 2012
There are so many reasons to start a Shaklee business that we call it "living in the Land of And." Need a Plan B? Need to finance a college education? Want to work from home? Just need a little more cash? Watch and see what Shaklee can offer you.
4 Steps to Getting Your New Corporation or LLC StartedJan 20, 2012
Basic initial steps including the formation of a company to get your new business started. | Most people who contact us have much experience working for others, but have little experience starting a new business enterprise. This video helps walk entrepreneurs through the initial steps to getting started. The first step is to: 1. Let us file your Certificate of Incorporation/Formation, 2. Go to IRS.gov and request a new Employer Identification Number online, 3. Open a bank account, and 4. Sign contracts in the name of corporation or LLC listing your name as officer or manager only. Depending on the type of business you are starting, you may also need local licenses to operate. These requirements vary depending on your location.
