It’s been a challenging business year, but I hope you are all taking some time off this long holiday weekend, to celebrate with the family. Even those of you who are not Christian and see Christmas as just another day should still enjoy the holiday spirit, take a break from work, and enjoy your loved ones. Choosing entrepreneurship is no exception. MORE >>

Sound like a bizarre source for advice? Think about it: He spreads good will, gets his work done on time, and he's a great judge of character. Do you believe in Santa Claus? Whether you ever did--or still do--today I submit a different reason for thinking of the jolly old elf: business inspiration. Here's a figure who exudes good will. Stay with me. MORE >>

By John Curran, President and CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN). When the Internet was first conceived as a better way for computers to communicate with one another, no one could predict the impact it would have on business communications. billion of them. ARIN’s region consists of Canada, the US, and parts of the Caribbean. MORE >>

Scott Harrison talks about how he created a new model for charity: water to provide a better experience for donors MORE >>

I run a weekly newsletter of tech events in NYC where I throw in some other musings as well. This week, I thought about the holiday break and some things people could think about to have the kind of 2013 they want to have--more positive, more interesting, more authentic. Ten people I should know, but don’t. An emotional goal. Random Stuff MORE >>