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Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy
Contributing Editor
Heather Clancy has written for United Press International, ZDNet, Entrepreneur, Fortune Small Business, the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times. She holds a degree from McGill University. She is based in New Jersey.
Heather Clancy
I am fascinated about how businesses of all sizes can transform their operations through technology -- not just to make themselves more efficient, but to rise above their competitors. That's the theme for my two ZDNet blogs, Small Business Matters and Next-Gen Partner. For SmartPlanet, I'm focused on profiling inspirational and controversial business leaders who have great leadership lessons to share. I also write regularly and passionately about corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues for GreenBiz.com.
Occasionally, I will pop up at an industry conference in some sort of speaking capacity. In cases where an engagement involves a sponsor that may be covered in this blog, that fact will be disclosed in coverage as appropriate.
My corporate writing work usually consists of crafting research white papers about some aspect of technology or moderating Webcasts. In the event that my commentary (in written, audio or video form) mentions a company for which I have provided consulting advice, I will disclose that fact. However, there is no connection between these projects and topics that I cover in my blogs.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire Lambrecht
Contributing Editor, Cities
Claire Lambrecht is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Guernica and CBS MoneyWatch. Previously, she served as a Fulbright ETA and Teach For America corps member. She holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Hawaii and is pursuing another from New York University.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn
Audrey Quinn is a multimedia science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has corresponded for PRI's The World, Radiolab, Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, and a number of NPR affiliate stations. She also produces and hosts a podcast for the Mind Science Foundation. Previously, she performed neuroscience research at the University of Washington Autism Center and the Seattle VA Hospital.
Audrey Quinn
Audrey does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 06-2011
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What’s the forecast? Study suggests average weather changes impact economy
The influence of routine weather changes can impact as much as 3.4 percent of the economy, including financial services, manufacturing and other sectors.
June 30, 2011, 8:27 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Energy at your fingertips: typing may soon power personal devices
Researchers propose harnessing the energy generated from typing to power touchpads and other devices.
June 29, 2011, 6:34 PM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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4 ’superstar’ beaches for the holiday weekend; plus 10 to monitor
The Natural Resources Defense Council’s annual report on water quality at beaches finds that 2010 was the second highest year on record for beach closures in two decades.
June 29, 2011, 10:59 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Silicon Valley’s latest startup hub: an entrepreneurial ‘hostel’
Social networking is great, but people still need to be close to other people. The latest boom industry is startup centers that not only provide working space, but also opportunities to connect.
June 29, 2011, 9:21 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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FedEx adds to electric vehicles, energy-efficient fleet
Giant delivery company invests in more electric vehicles but also says it will also take more measures to make existing fleet more efficient.
June 29, 2011, 8:51 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Data analytics provide modest payback, but payback nonetheless: MIT study
Researchers observe a bump in output and productivity as a result of analytic technologies. Is this enough to justify the costs?
June 29, 2011, 8:37 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick
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Water Wednesday: Many businesses blind to water risks
Water Wednesday: Corporate water risks; Reefs in danger; Revitalizing urban waterways
June 29, 2011, 3:56 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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Chipotle commits to doubling local produce purchases
National restaurant chain has been stepping up its use of organic and locally grown ingredients since 2008.
June 28, 2011, 12:19 PM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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New index ranks corporate leaders in renewable energy purchases
Among the public companies topping the charts: Intel, Kohl’s and Whole Foods, which leads for wind energy purchases.
June 28, 2011, 8:59 AM PDT | By Heather Clancy
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USDA launches online tool for locating ‘food deserts’
Analytics at work: new online locator service pinpoints areas across the United States with limited access to healthy foods. This tool may help businesses and entrepreneurs in the food business...
June 28, 2011, 8:49 AM PDT | By Joe McKendrick