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...another while conversing and can simultaneously look at maps, slides or software demonstrations. Web conferencing is still new to most companies, but it's catching on fast. In the WorldCom survey, a slightly greater number of companies reported using Web conferencing than videoconferencing. Jaclyn Kostner, president of Denver consulting firm Bridge the Distance, says that Web conferencing, if it's done right, far surpasses other technologies. People can brainstorm on an online white board or cast anonymous votes with a live poll. When their eyes and ears are occupied, they are less likely to do what people usually do during...
...municipal governments are working to duplicate such successes. In 1993, Portland, Ore., became the first U.S. city to implement its own CO2-reduction plan, joining a global partnership of municipal governments that eventually included Denver; Minneapolis, Minn.; Copenhagen; and Helsinki. The goal was to slash CO2 emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2010. Portland's strategy involved a six-point program that included synchronizing traffic lights, planting 75,000 acres of trees (which absorb carbon dioxide) and buying low-CO2 vehicles for the city's fleet...
...Boeing has had too much of a good thing. How else could city and state officials explain last week's announcement by CEO Phil Condit at a press conference in Washington that Boeing is blowing town. The Jet City's jet company is enplaning for parts known: either Dallas, Denver or Chicago...
...Denver, on the other hand, is the only one of the three cities that can match Seattle's outdoor-focused lifestyle, an important consideration for many employees. Yet mighty Chicago, home of another big customer in United, might be the best atmosphere in which to find and develop the sort of experienced corporate warriors that Boeing needs. And fortunately for Chicago officials, Boeing won't be making its decision in the winter...
...training costs. New York City will pay about $25,000 to attract and train each of its fellows, including paying for each recruit to earn a master's in education. In this year's budget, Levy requested $50 million to expand the program. Cities including San Jose, Calif.; Denver; Baton Rouge, La.; and Kansas City, Mo. will have fast-track programs by the end of the year. Critics say that money would be better spent on bonuses to retain teachers already on staff, a fifth of whom leave the profession after three years. But many school officials say they would...