The Empire Writes Back (to Michael Ignatieff)

This article critiques the re-legitimisation of empire evident in recent writing by Michael Ignatieff. It begins by locating his work within the larger debate on empire emerging today. Focusing first on Ignatieff's more general comments on empire, it suggests that his defensive case for empire is misleading: it ignores the extent to which the circumstances allegedly necessitating `new' empire are themselves a consequence of older empire, and indeed older US empire. Focusing next on Ignatieff's largely consequentialist case for the 2003 attack on Iraq, it argues that the `success' of the imperial project — to the extent that this requires the cooperation of Iraqis — will depend crucially on the motives of the imperialists. Without engaging directly with Ignatieff's work, the final section addresses some of the questions that the foregoing critique may have raised. In particular, it examines critically the claim that empires are legitimised by the public goods they provide

July 2014

Does the Economic Big Picture Drive Your Decisions? Three “Context Clues” Leaders Should Never Ignore How can your company’s leaders make better decisions where challenges are concerned? Some of those decisions have short-term consequences while others will affect the business for much longer. Ron Scherer and Joel Naroff points out three clues leaders should never ignore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Talk Your Way to the Top: Why Old-School Communication Skills are the Competitive Edge New Grads Need Geoffrey Tumlin advises new grads not to depend on your new credentials or your great GPA to win the job you want. He warns that they don’t matter nearly as much as your ability to articulate, influence, persuade, and connect. . . . . . . . . 11 Ten On-the-Job Mistakes That May Be Sabotaging Your Career Ben Carpenter shows us that some workers are making mistakes—either subtle missteps or sins of omission or both on their job. He pinpoints 10 specific on-the-job mistakes that may be hurting their career. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Do What You’re Good At, Not What You Love: Real Talk for Today’s Job Seekers While following your passion is a popular career advice, matching your job to your skill set is a much better bet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Real Estate Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Financial Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Navigate the Global Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Investments and Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Computer Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Lists: Commercial Printers in the Inland Empire. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Certified Public Accountants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advertising Agencies in the Inland Empire. . . . . . . . . . . 14 SBA Lenders in the Inland Empire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Business & Liability Insurance Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Career Success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Manager’s Bookshelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Career Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 County of Riverside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Executive Time Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Restaurant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

September 2010

Real-Time Performance Reviews According to Jim Whitt, performance reviews end up being “check the boxes” exercises that have little influence on performance because they take place after the fact. Employees need and want direction. How and when it is done is what makes the difference Expand Your Ideas Using Google Find out how a good search engine, such as Google, can make developing a new product or service much more efficient and insightful. Often its use leads to results for first-time users trying to find solutions to new problems Budget Challenges Lie Ahead for County of San Bernardino To balance this year’s budget for the County of San Bernardino, even greater fiscal challenges lie ahead even though the county took many steps to save and cut back Boost Sales Right Now—Focus on the 5 P’s For a business to be even more successful today, they need to have 4 P’s in place: People, Policies, Procedures and Processes. George Dans explains how you can improve your business today by focusing on these areas Everybody Sells! Transforming Exceptional Service Into Revenue Growth As customers cautiously begin to spend their tightly held dollars, companies are realizing that re-establishing their previous customer relationships isn’t enough. The success of their growth strategy depends on increasing customer acquisition and loyalty Management Investments and Finance The Lists: Inland Empire’s Largest Hotels Golf Courses in the Inland Empire Banks in the Inland Empire Better Business Commentary Real Estate Notes Referral Exchange Network News Column Sales Inland Empire People and Events Computer Column Close-Up Restaurant Review Manager’s Bookshelf New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino County of Riverside Executive Time Ou

February 2011

Toward a New American Century Michael Milken believes America can extend pre-eminence on competition from China and other countries if we assume greater responsibility for its common destiny. He gives six areas in particular that provide opportunities for positive change Create a Mastermind Group That Works for You Joelle Jay outlines six steps of mastermind creation—a small group of dedicated peers who share and support each other through the challenges of life and leadership. The Future of Your Business is in the Palm of Your Hand—Using the Power of Smartphones to Grow Your Business What started as a must-have device that didn’t tie you down has now morphed into a texting, tweeting, multi-tasking productivity and entertainment gadget that offers a wide range of possibilities for you and your business. It’s Okay to Look How Searching Other Companies’ Patents Can Keep Your Company Safe Searching competitors’ published patent applications and existing patents have actually helped companies in maximizing their commercial advantages and following the laws Should you increase your prices tenfold? Stuart Morley gives good advice in helping mid-sized companies, especially with pricing strategy difficulties. When mid-sized companies bid on multi-million dollar projects, decisions have to be made in its pricing The 8 Things Your Staff Hates About You—Get More Respect by Changing Bad Management Habits When your staff members respect you and the way you manage the team, it improves morale. When morale goes up, production goes up The Lists: Banks in the Inland Empire Architectural/Engineering Firms Top Commercial/Industrial Contractors Residential Builders Management Investments and Finance Real Estate Notes Close-Up Sales and Pricing Computer Inland Empire People and Events Restaurant Review Manager’s Bookshelf New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino County of Riverside Executive Time Ou

March 2014

News and Features The Way You Do Anything Is the Way You Do Everything (and Nine More “Tough Love” Truths for Business Owners) Suzanne Evans says that you, and you alone, are the source of your success or failure. She gives us 10 inconvenient but ironclad truths that all business owners should take to heart. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Will Your Social Security Check Be in the Mail Come 2015? Economist Allen W. Smith says there is no trust fund, and a number of elected officials, including former President George W. Bush, have acknowledged that. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Last –Minute First-Quarter Save: Five Tactics to Help You Snatch Record Profits From the Jaws of Defeat If your business’s first quarter numbers aren’t looking good, you may be tempted to throw in the towel. But Suzanne Evans says there’s still time to turn this ship around. Here, she shares five tactics that just might salvage your bottom line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Are You Talkin’ to Me? Understand and Adapt to Different Communication Styles Understanding the style of the person you are communicating with can make the difference between getting your message across and getting it across well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Columns Real Estate Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Leadership in Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Lists: MBA/Executive Programs in the Inland Empire. . . . . . . 7 The Top HMOs and PPOs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Residential Real Estate Brokers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Women-Owned Businesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Investments and Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Business Success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Restaurant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Manager’s Bookshelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Communication in Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 County of Riverside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Executive Time Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

June 1989

Health of the Inland Empire Financial Institutions the Inland Empire Business Journal contacted the FDIC to obtain information on Inland Empire banks on the problem bank list in the aftermath of the Savings and Loan Crisis.............................1 Gambling Could Raise $500,000 in New Taxes for Cathedral City Mayor George G. Hardie\u27s proposal for a resort hotel and gaming Card Club complex. (includes interview with Mayor Hardie).......................1 Developers Offer Sewer Fund Monies a consortium of eastern Riverside County developers approached the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) with a proposal to pre-pay building permit fees to accelerate sewer plant expansion to support development.......................1 New Magazine to Link California Real Estate Sellers with Japanese Buyers Publisher Guy Torelli announced California Real Estate Guide with a circulation of 2500.......................5 Temecula Company Begins Use of Mobile Soil Decontamination Process U.S. Waste Thermal Processing, a Temecula-based subsidiary of U.S. Waste Group, will begin work on a contract with Union Oil Co. to decontaminate the petroleum contaminated soil at a Unocal station in Rancho California.......................8 Close-up: Senator Robert Presley - he chairs the State Senate Appropriations Committee which hears about 2,000 bills yearly Senator Robert Presley of Riverside and Chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee expresses his views on the Inland Empire\u27s opportunities and problems in the face of rapid growth..............................................13 Days in the Vineyards: Schramsberg to host exclusive picnics Picnics in the Vineyards in a private grove on the Napa Valley champagne house\u27s renowned estate is a fund-raiser for the Napa Valley Opera House..................18 Restaurant Row: a wine and food survey by William reviews the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco; the Madrona Manor (owned by John and Carol Muir) in Healdsburg; Andreinos in Palm Desert (owned by Michael Castelli)...................21 Inland Empire Businesswomen focuses on Judi Funtas Owner/President, Baker Personnel in Upland; Diane Zak, Director of Human Resources and Information Systems, the TORO Irrigation Division in Riverside; Deborah Mandabach, Director of Marketing, The Arrowhead Health Care System in San Bernardino.......................22 Local Small Companies get Fortune 500 Support in the ultimate office building of the future, created in Ontario by American Comm Center Corporation......................23 Chino Valley Bank Receives Top Award For the eighth consecutive year Chino Valley Bank received the prestigious Premier Performance Bank award from the Findley Reports consulting group of Brea...............26 Revamped Kaiser Steel Shows First Profits Kaiser Steel Resources, Inc., the reorganized successor to Kaiser Steel Corporation, reported that their first post-Chapter 11 bankruptcy full quarter was profitable................27 Santa Fe to Move Headquarters to Tri-City Centre the railroad announces the move of its headquarters from San Bernardino to the Tri-City Corporate Centre...................27 Japanese Market: Opening Rapidly to World Products describes the factors contributing to the opening of Japan\u27s markets and suggests strategies and resources for businesses interested in the market opportunity....................8 The History of Tenant Representation Scott Grubert reviews the history of how business tenant representation has developed over the years as clients increasingly need both a real estate broker and representation in negotiations between that broker and a potential lessor................15 Turnaround Medicine Can Also be Preventive Rick Lamprecht offers turnaround strategies that can be utilized to strengthen any business.................7 Sales Promotion Business Goes Full Circle reprint of article by Bill Robinson and Bud Frankel on the sales promotion business coming back to its original focus of regional promotion They present a planning checklist for self evaluation..........................4 EDITORIAL: Higher Taxes not the Answer to Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse, not higher excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, is the answer to the staggering social cost of abusive drinking....................12 Twelve Steps to Meeting Success Donna Aim, Communication Manager, San Diego Convention Center, offers a checklist to ensure a successful meeting..............16 The Lists: Troubled Thrift List...........................3 75 Largest Employers in the Inland Empire...................10 Inland Empire 25 Largest Hotels - Meeting Facilities ......................19 Inland Empire Independent Financial Institutions Ranked by Return on Assets as of December, 1988.........................2

October 1997

At Deadline To be or to be,City manager Terminal raises old conflict Route 66: The covert that wasn’t Xerox host digital printing seminar Assault victims find solace at Loma Linda Commentary:No time for retreat Pro-cons: City chambers Close up: Beverly griffen d’errico Corporate profile: new age communications open enrollment: what is it Bone marrow transplant needed List: Largest pager vendors Turning dreams into reality List: computer retailers Copyrights and the internet Water : the real California gold Icc is a friend to business around the globe Exporting The employers Be a parent: go to school Bankruptcies people, places and events Managing Managers must accept chaos The family medical leave act Law List: long distance companies Pcs: the next stop in corporate communications Restaurant review Mead on wine Wireless internet hits the airwaves List: interconnect/telecommunications firm Barstow, more than just trivia List: internet service providers Computer/ software Calendar Executive time-ou

October 2010

Largest Tax Hike in History of America Read Joan Pryde’s article concerning the largest tax hikes in the history of America. These taxes will hit families and small businesses on Jan. 1, 2011. Big surprises await. Nine Body Languages Dos and Don’ts to Win in the Business World If you think you’ve been saying all the right things, but you still can’t get ahead, author Sharon Sayler suggests you consider what you’ve really been saying to potential employers—not just verbally, but non-verbally The Uncertain Economy David Shulman, senior economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast, tells us what ails the economy against a backdrop of growing policy uncertainty How to Deal With Difficult Co-Workers.....and What You Can Learn From Them No matter where you’re currently employed, you likely have to deal with a few difficult co-workers on a regular basis. They’re enough to make you want to quit. But in today’s economy, quitting any job is simply not an option. Your best bet is to learn not only how to get along with difficult people, but to learn a few lessons from them. The Execution Solution: Five Trade Secrets of Companies That Consistently Get Things Done Rick Lepsinger names five companies that are consistently able to get things done from those that aren’t. He has also uncovered five characteristics and competencies that set companies up for success “Nailing” That Next Presentation John Fallon outlines hints in becoming good presenters and are designed from three areas: the message, the messenger and the medium. . . . 18 Real Estate Notes The Lists: Internet Service Providers Interconnect/Telecommunications Firms Long Distance Copier, Fax and Business Equipment Retailers Private Aviation Communication Skills Investments and Finance Management Training Calendar Management Computer Column Communication in Business Inland Empire People and Events. Manager’s Bookshelf New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino County of Riverside Executive Time Out

March 2010

A “Fixed” Fight: A Peek Inside One Construction Expert’s Campaign to Make Fixed-Price Contracts and Cost Containment the Industry’s New Normal Construction cost overruns have run rampant for decades. It is an industry that has seen per-worker productivity fall by nearly 25 percent over the past 40 years Leadership & Little White Lies: How Those Seemingly Harmless Fibs and Half-Truths Can Hurt Your Business Author Dave Anderson says that white lies can do serious damage to your reputation and can lead to much bigger issues down the road. Read to see why cleaning up your act can help save your business The Domino’s Theory: What Your Company Can Learn From the Customer-Driven “Pizza Turnaround” Recently, Domino’s Pizza did something practically unheard of in the business world. It asked its customers for honest feedback. Then it actually listened to the painful truth The Year of the Connector: Eight Ways to Make More Meaningful Business Connections in 2010 Read to learn the keys for connecting that could make 2010 your most successful year yet 7 Publicity Myths That Can Hurt Your Business Before you can get your business the publicity it deserves, you need to separate the PR facts from the fiction. Pam Lontos gives the most common publicity myths and the truths behind them. . Let’s Hear It for the Girls: 14 Women Who Made a Big Splash in 2009 Roxanne Rivera says the reason 2009 will truly be one for the history books is because it saw women making big splashes in industries and businesses where the headlines usually go to the men Construction and the Economy Ethics in the Workplace Sales and Marketing Investments and Finance Real Estate Notes Trade Events Calendar Networking and Sales Public Relations and Media Computer/Technology The Lists: Women-Owned Businesses MBA/Executive Programs in the Inland Empire HMO’s/PPO’s Residential Real Estate Brokers Inland Empire People and Events Manager’s Bookshelf New Business Lists: County of San Bernardino County of Riverside Executive Time Out