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Pay cuts for auto firm executives. What about banks?
in Sox First, on October 23, 2009
How heartening to read the report in the Detroit Free Press that executives at General Motors and Chrysler will get pay cuts of up to 25%. Just to make sure the bailouts aren't feathering the nests of executives at these failed companies. But it's a different story with the banks and other...
Enter Your Best Photo In The National Geographic Contest
in Digital Shot, on August 31, 2009
Having a photo published in "National Geographic" magazine is probably one of the most difficult things anyone can hope to do.
National Geographic adheres to the highest standards of excellence when choosing photographs for publication; and are often thought of as the gold standard in...
A GM name change?
in Sox First, on June 17, 2009
Last month, Harvard Business School set off the debate about a name change for GM . It suggested going for an American theme, although somehow I don't think Stars and Stripes Automobile Manufacturing Co. is going to cut it in a global market. But a name change might be necessary. "If ...
Cardboard coffins and green funerals
in Sox First, on April 22, 2009
For the environmentalist who has everything. Back-to-Earth burials, low- energy, low-emission cremations, cardboard coffins and back-to-Earth burials and scattering cremated remains in state parks are now all the rage and the market is growing. Bloomberg reports that they are now even introdu...
Car chiefs in the gun
in Sox First, on March 30, 2009
Who would want to be a car chief today? It's become one of the world's worst jobs. Two have been sacked and there's more to come. First we have the Obama administration forcing General Motors chief executive Rick Wagoner to rack off. In his statement , Wagoner made it clear that ...
Non-profit newspapers? No way!
in Sox First, on March 26, 2009
And so the newspaper carnage continues with reports that the Ann Arbor News will fold after 174 years of operations and news that the Daily Mail in England will cut 1000 jobs because advertising is drying up. Now Reuters reports that US Senator Benjamin Cardin has introduced a bill that w...
Auto catastrophe
in Sox First, on February 28, 2009
When are they going to take this company off life support? General Motors has lost billions more than we expected with its latest result . The question is whether the funds from the US Government keeping the company going is throwing good money after bad. There is a structural shift going on i...
Winter Weddings Sparkle
in White Lace Wedding, on December 5, 2008
I love finding lists of useful information. It's like having all this knowledge packed into one neat and tidy space.
If a summer wedding is not your thing, and you're envisioning yourself saying your "I do's" during one of the chillier months of the year, then 101 ways to m...
Toyota's day of reckoning?
in Sox First, on November 7, 2008
Another sign that hard times are well and truly upon us with Toyota announcing that it has slashed its earnings by more than two-thirds, or 69%. Look at the numbers carefully. In the first half, it expects its net income to decline 68% to about $5.6 billion for its fiscal year, but it also exp...
Leading Up to College Football
in End Zone Buzz, on October 15, 2008
© johnjeffrey_austin What's happening as we get ready for another week of college football.
As Texas and Colt McCoy prepare for Missouri, their defense gets examined, especially how good their front four has been.
The state of Washington is really hurting as far as their two major col...
The Day After ... Week 6
in End Zone Buzz, on October 13, 2008
© littlerottenrobin Week 6 of the NFL is over, save for the Monday night game. Let's review the carnage.
- Even the Redskins' cheerleaders couldn't distract the team after their three turnovers helped the Rams win in Washington for their first win of the year.
- That Chicago lo...
Bush Wants To Bail Out Corporate Gamblers
in The Gambling Weblog, on September 29, 2008
I've long maintained that "playing" the stock market is nothing more than another form of gambling.
Gamblers "play", that is, bet on the horses, the tables, poker, and place bets on just about everything under the sun, without any guarantees that they will win.
So what ...
The Aftermath ... Week 2
in End Zone Buzz, on September 17, 2008
© paul_everett82 Bob Sanders will miss a month for the Colts. As great as he is, Sanders is awfully injury prone.
Anyone remember when Ben Troupe was a big-time tight end prospect out of Florida? Those days seem long ago, and he was cut by Tampa on Monday.
Steve Smith is back with Carolin...
Football World
in End Zone Buzz, on August 12, 2008
© Monica's Dad Around and about the world of football.
- The St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers aren't exactly off to a flying start so far this preseason. To say the least. (Pro Football Weekly)
- And speaking of the 49ers, it's not out of the realm of possibility that J.T....
GM staves off bankruptcy
in Sox First, on July 16, 2008
How bad has it become at the once all-powerful General Motors? It was only the other day that the company's embattled chief executive Rick Wagoner was dismissing rumors of bankruptcy, claiming that the company had $24 billion of the folding stuff and $7 billion in credit facilities. That ...
Another Take On Maximum Slot Machine Bets
in The Gambling Weblog, on July 14, 2008
Whenever I research something, whether it's an item I'm considering purchasing, a place I want to visit, or anything else, I like to gather as much information as possible so I can make an informed decision.
Some slot players find a machine they like or that has treated them well and th...
News From Each NFL Team
in End Zone Buzz, on June 12, 2008
© littlerottenrobin
News from all 32 NFL teams.
Arizona Cardinals : Matt Leinart won't necessarily be the starter at QB, as Kurt Warner has been getting plenty of reps with the first team in practice.
Atlanta Falcons : The Falcons have inked two of their third-round picks.
Baltim...
Cell Phone Use While Pregnant Tied to Behavioral Issues in Children
in The Wireless Weblog, on May 19, 2008
© subewl
A new study has found that women who use mobile phones while pregnant, even just two or three times a day, are significantly more likely to give birth to children with behavioral problems.
"The study of more than 13,000 Danish mothers... found that children who were exposed t...
Another Opinion On "Loose" Slot Machines
in The Gambling Weblog, on May 8, 2008
Despite the various myths and urban legends as to how "hits" on slot machines are allocated and controlled slot players insist that some machines are better payers r=than others.
There does remain the fact though that some casinos' slot machines, or at least, some "of&...
Las Vegas Celebrates Celebrities
in Play Las Vegas, on April 23, 2008
Because many of Las Vegas' visitors are so taken with celebrities the casino industry is now starting to develop celebrity themed and inspired casinos to attract fans of certain celebrities.
Of course interest in Elvis never dies and the completion of an Elvis themed casino in Las Vegas i...
Any NFL Free Agents Left?
in End Zone Buzz, on April 15, 2008
© Tracy O
As usual, NFL free agency started with the most sought-after players getting their deals quickly and everyone else falling into line afterwards. The thing is, some players are still in line. And while most players who are still available obviously aren't game changers, there are ...
So, Are The Jets Better?
in End Zone Buzz, on March 5, 2008
In 2006, the New York Jets hired head coach Eric Mangini, who became "Mangenius" after leading the team to a 10-6 record that same season. During the 2007 season however, many fans were calling him other names after the team plodded to a 1-8 start on their way to a 4-12 season.
So the...
Energy in the Spotlight: Week in Review
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on December 22, 2007
A little known fact about the energy bill (President) Bush signed on December 19 - you will be required to buy and use more efficient - and more expensive - light bulbs .
While this could be considered a good thing, I don't like government regulating what should and should not be done....
Casino Slot Payout Percentages Explained
in Play Las Vegas, on October 28, 2007
Source:www.cruisereviews.com
Of all the forms of gambling available to the public no game raises as many questions and myths as the slot machine.
I dare say that all the other card and dice games combined, even with their many variations, can't come close to the number of inquiries m...
The Blogs That Detroit News Links
in carzz.org, on October 26, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich
Bloggers give props to the Detroit News' Auto Insider all the time. After all, it's where so many of us online publishing gear heads - from Jalopnik's jackals to Autoblog's bloggers - get the deep dish on what's happening in Motown .
Ours is a p...
Tour The Las Vegas MGM Grand Casino
in Play Las Vegas, on October 15, 2007
Source:www.jimippolito.com
They don't call the MGM casino "Grand" for nothing.
With 4500 slot machines, and nearly 100 table games, if a gambler can't find something he or she likes in the MGM Grand Casino , they'll at least get plenty of exercise walking the many ac...
Three things I love about the NFL preseason
in End Zone Buzz, on August 14, 2007
Courtesy UNLVrebels.com
Browns rookie cornerback, Eric Wright (pictured here), deflected a deep pass in brilliant coverage and punished several runners with blistering hits, last weekend. Wright's play falls into one of three categories of Things I Love about the NFL Preseason :
3. Free a...
SLOT PLAYERS NEWS
in Play Las Vegas, on July 22, 2007
Source:www.censusfinder.com
Along with Poker slot machines, both real and virtual, continue to be the most popular forms of gambling.
Despite the sometimes long odds, and the fact that luck plays a huge role in slot play, there are some very big, and, at least in the bricks and mortar casino...
WHICH SLOT MACHINES PAY OFF BEST?
in Play Las Vegas, on July 16, 2007
Source:www.broncobillyscasino.com
Here's a frequently asked question about slot machines, "which machines have the highest payout percentage?"
What we're referring to here is the signs you see in most Las Vegas casinos that state the payout percentage such as 98.8% on t...
Windows Vista 多彩圈圈鼠标主题
in 西行资讯, on 2006-11-12
Microsoft Windows Vista 多彩鼠标主题,在等待程序的时候可以变成旋转的小圈圈,七种颜色绝对够炫!安装很简单,只要解压缩到C:/WINDOWS/Cursors目录,然后在控制面板里设置即可.
Ford nimmt Abschied vom Tankdeckel
in Das AutoWeblog, on 11.08.06
Ein Blick in die Zukunft: In zehn Jahren wird wahrscheinlich kein Auto mehr mit einem Tankdeckel zum Auf- und Zuschrauben gebaut werden. Statt dessen wird der Tank durch eine schließmuskelartige Mechanik (im Foto schwarz) mit eingebauten Federn verschlossen sein, die sich beim Einführen des Zapfh...
Google将为AdWords部门兴建大型总部
in GSeeker, on 2006-07-12
正如一直以来Google所做的那样，它在拼命地扩张。除了前早开始正式以3亿1千9百万美元的价格 买下Googleplex的土地 外，它也在悄悄地兴建新的
New Rules Force Clean Diesels Off the Road
in carzz.org, on May 29, 2006
Man, oh, man! I have to say that the good old USA's politicos certainly screw up chances of encouraging people to drive cars with fuel-saving engines. According to an article in the "Detroit Free Press" , upcoming changes in diesel emissions standards will force Volkwagen to...
Video: Testfahrt mit dem Chevrolet Camaro
in Das AutoWeblog, on 17.05.06
Mark Phelan von der Detroit Free Press ist der erste Journalist, der das Glück hatte, eine Testfahrt mit dem neuen, wahrscheinlich für 2009 geplanten, Chevrolet Camaro zu absolvieren, und er kann seine begeisterung von dem Muscle Car mit dem 400 PS starken 6-Liter-8-Zylinder-Motor und 6-...
So Why is This Man Smiling?
in carzz.org, on May 1, 2006
It isn't easy being the top dog for an automobile manufacturer these days. GM's Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner has been dealing with financial losses, plant closings, union problems, retiree pension and health costs, poor credit ratings, and a never-ending barrage of criticis...
GEORGE CLOONEY BRAD PITT SPLIT UP?
in The Celebrities Weblog, on April 9, 2006
Source:www.images.allmoviephoto.com
It had to happen I guess. Rumor has it that Brad Pitt has pulled out of the Las Vegas casino deal he had with george clooney and others.
This has brought on a rift between these two best friends. Ah, who knows, maybe two good looking guys can't ...
GM Drops Suzuki but No Regrets in Japan
in carzz.org, on March 7, 2006
It's been a few years since I spent a day driving a Geo Tracker up, down and around a closed road for the benefit of TV advertising cameras. But I recall the occasion for two reasons. First, I was surprised by how well the little SUV handled and second, I was paid a lot of money for my effort...
PLAYBOY AT THE SUPERBOWL
in The Celebrities Weblog, on February 2, 2006
Source:www.imagecache2.allposters.com
The game of the year, the SuperBowl, kicks off this Sunday, in Detroit, at about 6 EST.
This is SuperBowl XL, or 40, for those of you who weren't forced to study Latin in Catholic school. It seems like only yesterday that I was anticipating SuperB...
Jeep Climbing Ford Mountain
in carzz.org, on January 10, 2006
So, I read Chrysler is about to overtake Ford as the number two carmaker in North America. That's some impressive turnaround by the folks at Chrysler. My first-hand memory of Chrysler was learning to drive my school's K-Car in my Driver's Education class. Let me tell you, that car...
All New Sentra's a Welcome Entry
in carzz.org, on January 10, 2006
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the imaginative concept cars at the Detroit Show but new models you can actually buy are what auto shows are all about. One of considerable relevance, as North America moves to smaller vehicles, is the Nissan Sentra. It seems like ages since Nissan offere...
General Motors: Probleme zuhause, Erfolg in China
in Das AutoWeblog, on 08.01.06
Während General Motors im eigenen Land mehr und mehr Marktanteile an Importmarken (allen voran Toyota) verliert, behauptet sich der amerikanische Konzern, zu dem auch Opel gehört, in China als erfolgreichster ausländischer Autohersteller, berichtet die Detroit Free Press . GM verkaufte im ver...
50-to-Dead but Not Dead Yet
in carzz.org, on December 30, 2005
Tony Swan is one of those auto writers whose work I always find amusing. He's funny, he's honest, and he doesn't make reading a test drive a chore. Tony's been testing the Lincoln Zephyr and once again hit the mark by complaining about the industry's obssession with youth and ...
My Plan For Saving GM
in carzz.org, on December 27, 2005
Everyone already knows all about the financial troubles that GM is in: overpaid workers that they are not allowed to lay off , horrendous retirement costs built-in to the cost of every car they sell, and lets not forget the cars.
While many plans have been presented that could possibly sa...
Is your Supply Chain mature enough to keep up with your new strategies?
in Supplychainer, on September 21, 2005
One important thing in the process of strategy formulation is considering the capability and maturity level of supply chain.
An example of this is the recent challenge of the big 3 auto makers in the U.S. Detroit's Big Three expect to battle for customers looking for hybrid vehicles.
To...
CELEBRITY BODY PARTS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on August 26, 2005
Hey, this is just like a human Mister Potato Head! Now you can pick and choose body parts with which to custom build your own celebrity.
Pick a head, or go with separate eyes, noses, mouths, etc. and then add a torso, and extremities.
Everyone has heard of "Elvis The Pelvis," even ...
Supreme Court Hearing Coverage
in P2P File Sharing, on April 4, 2005
Indications from the hearing were mixed. The Justices seemed to support the Sony Betamax doctrine . However they may provide a way to attack companies that facilitate "active inducement" of copyright infringement and send the case back to the lower court. This would delay any...