An Anniversary Note from Arik Johnson, Founder, Aurora WDC:

"I'd like to share our sincere thanks for the ongoing loyalty of our customers, faith of our people, and commitment of our partners. You are truly great friends. It is because of you that Aurora so proudly commemorates its 12th year of intelligence leadership.

What began as a tiny contract research outfit back in 1995 continues today in its mission as a trusted intelligence advisor to its worldwide constituency of business partners and their enterprises. Following another year of growth - in size but, more importantly, in ideas - among Aurora's intelligence service groups, we look forward to continue delivering superior performance and outcomes for our diverse clientele around the world.

Upcoming in 2007, you'll meet new faces in new endeavors at the firm with original new solutions to age-old intelligence problems.

We hope you'll join us."

To learn more about Aurora's capabilities and philosophy, download our latest e-brochure to find out why some of the world's most respected enterprises choose Aurora WDC as their intelligence partner:(read more)

You know what they say about payback... well, with two little kids at home, I don't get to watch nearly as much football as I like anymore - though honestly if it's a choice between a three-hour game or a three-minute highlight reel on the evening news, I'll invest the other 2:57 in time with the kids any season, fair-weather or otherwise. This year my two teams - the Green Bay Packers (8-4) and Wisconsin Badgers (12-1) - finished a lot better than I think most thought likely.

Since Tina and I don't get out much for New Year's Eve anymore, we loitered over broiled steak and watched most of the Green Bay Packer victory over the Chicago Bears in a 26-7 season-ending upset on their home turf that capped a four-game winning streak for GB, earned a little payback for the 0-26 hosing dealt in the season opener and might signal the close to one of the most storied quarterbacking careers in football history, with the impending decision by Brett Favre on whether he will return for one more season.

Then New Year's Day brought with it my son Liam and a "Curious George" marathon on PBS only to be pre-empted by the Capital One Bowl from Orlando where the Wisconsin Badgers proved their schedule wasn't as soft as many had made it out to be beating the Arkansas Razorbacks.

The only question remaining is whether Brett Favre will return for one more season - he hasn't said yet but I'm guessing somebody wouldn't immediately be heading into ankle surgery next week after beating the Bears today without some hope of tying off all these records - see below:(read more)