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The psychology of climate change
in Sox First, on November 6, 2009
...nstantly compare themselves to others and this influenced their behavior, that they undervalued the risks by thinking it would get worse so the time to act would be later and that because it was a glo...
Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen
in Allergies, on October 29, 2009
...nd red wine which have been previously linked to a wide range of health benefits, including reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Peanut skins were the original source of oligo...
Too big to fail is too dumb
in Sox First, on October 29, 2009
...d overpaid individuals, and the services it provided were of marginal social value at best. It took risks that did not come off and went bust. That is how the market economy works." And the problem, ...
Profits are a gift: Soros
in Sox First, on October 25, 2009
...at's probably not a bad thing. He says: "That would push the risk takers who are good at taking risks out of Goldman Sachs into hedge funds where they actually belong, because hedge funds take risks w...
Do the Pitfalls of Outsourcing Outweigh the Benefits?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 19, 2009
... Highlighting the threats arising from data loss or supplier failure, the author suggests that the risks may outweigh the benefits. What the article fails to address, however, is that while the cont...
A system to let institutions fail
in Sox First, on October 11, 2009
...ensures investors, long-term debt holders, lenders and management suffer pain commensurate with the risks they allowed an institution to take. Secondly, we need some sort of insurance that creates a b...
Bankers' cocaine binge
in Sox First, on October 11, 2009
...Scientists say it's no accident that trading and cocaine sometimes go together. Both involve taking risks and have a similar effect on the brain. Each activity raises dopamine levels, the organ's feel...
Seen that? - Boys Better Than Girls?
in Next Nine Months, on October 4, 2009
.... That's according to [...] Read More Babies Delivered via Elective C-Section Run Risks of Breathing Problems at Next Nine Months Over t...
Seen that? - Beautiful Golf. Beautiful Price
in Eagle Par Birdie, on October 2, 2009
...d my husband generally has to see me. After reading an article on FoxNews.com about the health risks of certain cosmetics procedures, I'm somewhat comforted by my lack of enthusiasm about trying t...
Seen that? - International symposium on nanotechnology in construction
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 3, 2009
...unched the world's first online database of scientific findings related to the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. The database can be accessed here. [...] Read More DNA Buckyballs...
Writedowns reduced but bad loans to increase
in Sox First, on September 30, 2009
...'s not getting worse, there is a chance that it could dip again. "Our assessment of credit risks has retreated from historic highs, though overall risks remain elevated,'' the IMF war...
Is the G20 having a George Bush moment?
in Sox First, on September 27, 2009
...le, to regulate effectively and if the G20 countries do all they say they will, it might reduce the risks to the banking system. But don't expect it to banish crises for good....
Addressing Management Challenges of Converged Mobile Devices
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 25, 2009
...en faster - 71 percent this year alone and 196 percent during the next three years. Mobile-related risks are growing accordingly. As the use of converged mobile devices to access and share information...
Chlorinated Swimming Pools and Asthma
in Allergies, on September 22, 2009
...ed, supporting previous reports that swimming in outdoor or indoor chlorinated pools can increase risks of asthma and respiratory allergies among adolescents .
In this particular study, the researc...
Final Fantasy XIII Character Serah Fallon Detailed
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-17
...ches Zune, clarifies what's up apps, raps iPod
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Starting a Business in a Recession
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on September 14, 2009
... out of the corporate culture to start your own company.
Here are some things to consider:
1. Risks: Money is going to be on short supply, investors will ignore your calls, but if you do great r...
Nothing learned from Lehman collapse
in Sox First, on September 14, 2009
... course, now the only answer is for regulators to ensure banks have adequate capital and take fewer risks. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be happening. The banks are back to their old tricks....
Climate change and national security
in Sox First, on September 2, 2009
...rk so powerfully in the opposite direction,'' Kerry writes. "Worldwide, climate change risks making the most volatile places even more combustible. The bottom line is that failure to tack...
Testosterone and financial risk taking
in Sox First, on August 26, 2009
Last month, I looked at on whether we would have been in this financial mess if if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters. The implication: too much testosterone can be a bad thing for investment and risk management. Now we have a new study, reported here , that testosterone affects f...
Pregnancy and Antidepressants
in Well Woman Blog, on August 22, 2009
...ogists .
The question remains however: are antidepressants safe for pregnant women?
For many the risks vs. benefits of continuing treatment are not clear.
"We know that untreated depression p...
AT&T To Require Data Plans for Smartphones
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on August 21, 2009
...not to buy a dedicated data plan until they upgrade their phone or plan so long as they realize the risks of price fluctuations by trying to access data with insufficient (voice-only) plans.
Smartpho...
Blackwater founder implicated in murder
in Sox First, on August 20, 2009
...f Al Qaeda. Whatever might be thought about them, it does raise a whole lot of legal and diplomatic risks as these contractors would not have the same protection as a US Government operative. That can...
Lease accounting trouble looms
in Sox First, on August 16, 2009
...ovation and engineering, one based on the notion of who owns the asset rather than who controls the risks, benefits and obligations. According to the rule makers, lease accounting should recognise tha...
Obama Healthy at 48 - Should We Follow His Lead?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 6, 2009
...smoking habit and his family's cancer history were cited as being the biggest (and only) health risks facing him prior to his presidential appointment. But now, with his seemingly non-stop travel ...
Back to School and the Attack of the Killer Peanut Butter Sandwiches
in Allergies, on August 2, 2009
... never ease, year after year.
Are you being paranoid? Definitely not. The threat is real, and the risks are too high. But how do you make others see what you and your child are going through? Here...
Schedule Your Vacation in the Off-season
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on August 1, 2009
...y other possibilities.
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Taking a vacation off season, however, may mean additional risks. For instance, anywhere in the Caribbean - or in the Gulf - may mean that there could be a hurri...
微软与 Yahoo 达成为期 10 年的搜索合作协议
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-31
微软和 Yahoo 今天共同对外宣布，双方已达成为期 10 年的搜索和广告合作协议，称该交易将为全球消费者和广告主带来更多选择，并有利于进一步加强全球互联网产业的技术创新步伐。
微软、 Yahoo 称，总而言之，通过该交易，微软将成为 Yahoo 搜索的技术提供商，而 Yahoo 将独家负责两家公司全球范围内的搜索广告销售事务。
两家公司称，对网民和广告主而言，该交易在整合双方产品资源和搜索平台后，将推动互联网产业的持续技术创新。网民们会发现，他们查找信息的速度将更快，所获得信息准确性也更高。通过微软具有市场竞争力的搜索平台，将为广告主、内容提供商带来更多价值，并提高网民们的互联网活...
Avandia, Under Fire Once More!
in Daily Diabetic, on July 27, 2009
...rand name Avandia. The group had petitioned the FDA in October to ban the drug because of the heart risks, and they renewed their call for action.
"Because of low reporting rates to the [FDA] da...
Buffett cleans up on Goldman Sachs
in Sox First, on July 25, 2009
...ad loans and investment banking isn't doing much better. Goldman's results come from bigger risks and the concern is whether other banks will follow suit because of the allure of billions. Unl...
变形金刚标志贴
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-16
...itpics in Realtime
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Goldman Sachs riding high
in Sox First, on July 13, 2009
...billion in the March-June period. According to the New York Times, the key has been its stomach for risks. The NYT reports: "Traders said Goldman capitalized on the tumult in the credit mark...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 6, 2009
...restingly, in a survey of 130 global companies China was the top contributing region for nine of 15 risks examined, including supplier and internal product quality failure, security breaches and intel...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 2)
in Supplychainer, on July 1, 2009
...on from Professor Rob Handfield in the PMMS Leadership in Procurement from the 2009 on supply chain risks in this economic downturn. In this part, he highlights that a charactaristic of high performan...
AADE'sNew Blog: Diabetes Education Voices
in Daily Diabetic, on June 29, 2009
...ealthy eating, being active, monitoring blood glucose, medication-taking, problem solving, reducing risks, and coping strategies.
The are working diabetes educators—so their subjects are based ...
Supply chain video: Massimo Marchi on supply chain risk and innovation
in Supplychainer, on June 29, 2009
...n the video below, Massimo is talking about risk management and innovation in supply chain.
Risks to global supply chains are increasing. In Massimo's opinion, US companies importing most ...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 26, 2009
...e, and detection risk.
- Determine the risk factors for analysis.
Of course prioritization of the risks and craft mitigation and elimination plans for the more serious risks comes after going throug...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
... their annual reports. The report will require companies to detail a strategic analysis, regulatory risks from potential and upcoming climate change legislation, physical risks and greenhouse gas emis...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 17, 2009
...The IMF praises the administration's fiscal stimulus but still concedes that the balance of the risks is tilted towards the downside. Downside indeed. Dr Doom, Nouriel Roubini who predicted the f...
FDA's Annette McCarthy: We Can Manage Nanotech Food Safety
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 11, 2009
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At the IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference last weekend, the FDA 's Dr. Annette McCarthy said her organization has sufficient authority to manage nanotech safety.
"In order to assist manufacturers to ensure product safety, the FDA is in the proc...
Why the Vintage Racing League Should Matter to You
in Classical Drives, on June 10, 2009
...hobby cars spotless and free from damage might find it hard to conceive that owners would take such risks but on the other hand, race cars were built to be raced, so why not?
The sports media, of cou...
The case against stock options
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
...already caused. He says the problem is that the boss on an options package is more inclined to take risks, without any of the downside for themselves. " Options, as you might know, represent a ri...
Speed Sourcing - An Over-Reaction to Long Procurement Cycles?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on May 19, 2009
...roach proffered by EquaTerra "throws the baby out with the bath water," and creates deal risks that exceed the benefits offered by this concept.
First, it is important to remember that deal...
Supply chain video: Supply risks for airlines
in Supplychainer, on May 16, 2009
...ti, Manager of Supply Chain System and Strategy at jetBlue, shares his thoughts on the top 3 supply risks in his industry. In Jeseph's point of view, the top risks include:
1) Price of fuel whic...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 9, 2009
... of transparency and accuracy in communicating to investors, employers, clients or regulators their risks and benefits that each constituency should expect when dealing with the enterprise. Just like ...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...). In fact, the EPA has identified indoor air pollution as one of the top five urgent environmental risks to public health, though a survey commissioned in December 2008 by 3M Filtrete filters, reveal...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 30, 2009
...tion system for those who got injured plundering ships. This ensured pirates would continue to take risks and maximize profits. Pirates also had strict constitutions on how to behave in a ship and en...
Pandemic preparation in the IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...rk altogether. Bonuses or other guarantees might also show staff that the company recognizes their risks and values their time if they will continue to work through a crisis.
Dealing with traffic in ...
Carotenoids Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Daily Diabetic, on April 27, 2009
...pertension and abnormal glucose and insulin metabolism. This syndrome has been linked to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
In a new study by Dutch scientists , middle-a...
Future structural changes in supply chains
in Supplychainer, on April 27, 2009
...tribution, as pointed out by Randy Littleson and Trevor Miles.
- Political and environmental risks are also playing an important role: High unemployment, a rising voice from consumers for buyin...
Tips for Accurate Blood Glucose Testing
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2009
... and frequent testing is an important self-management tool that can help diabetics avoid long-term risks and complications. However, even slight environmental variations can skew results and lead to p...
ACTU Issues Warning About Nanomaterials
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 18, 2009
...stralian Council of Trade Unions ( ACTU ) this week issued a fact sheet warning of the health risks of nanomaterials.
"The ACTU is pushing for closer oversight of the rapidly growing industr...
Celestica receives a supply chain award
in Supplychainer, on April 16, 2009
...rs, thereby ensuring that cost and time of implementation are accurate while minimizing operational risks.
"Best-in-Class are six times as likely to be using a SaaS application for supplier coll...
Is the US becoming like Russia?
in Sox First, on April 15, 2009
...es have made substantial strides over the past two decades in their ability to measure and manage risks." Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf says it's not that bad. Corruption for one t...
Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage
in Web 2.0, on April 11, 2009
...y A VC
Cloud Computing Is No Pipe Dream , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Computing: Understand the Risks , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Storage Could Mean Fat Pipes for All
, from BusinessWeek
Pa...
Here we go again
in The CIO Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...olute last chance, it's certainly the most appealing option for existing Sun customers, and Sun risks a revolt among them as surely as the one from investors if they can't bring Big Blue back ...
G20 and FASB: the banks win again
in Sox First, on April 4, 2009
...tors and requiring compensation to be adjusted for all types of risk including difficult to measure risks like liquidity risks, reputation risk and cost of capital. Executives will not be given bonuse...
Unemployment to soar: bleak times ahead
in Sox First, on March 31, 2009
...hrough 2010. The uncertainties attached to this bleak outlook are exceptionally large, while the risks remain firmly inclined to the downside." He says all the stimulus packages won't help u...
Should You Store Your Digital Photos Online?
in Digital Shot, on March 31, 2009
... want to share.
Everything has a downside though, right, and online digital photo storage has its risks, as are outlined in this excellent article about the dangers of online digital photo storage ....
March is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2009
...t the dangers of DVT by putting word on the street through a mobile campaign, Driving to Reduce the Risks of DVT. A customized recreational vehicle will visit hospitals and local communities nationwid...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6952418 A blood test has been developed to predict the risks of frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD), a form of dementia that occurs most fre...
New emerging risks of the Chinese supply chains
in Supplychainer, on March 9, 2009
... I read a very interesting article in International Herald Tribune on the new risks associated with chinese supply chains (full article here ).
The main discussion line of the article is that, t...
GM - too big to fail?
in Sox First, on March 8, 2009
...market recovers and global auto sales reflect a stronger economy. We acknowledge the challenges and risks that face us today, but we're still going forward with our plan, we're still making th...
The complex reality of end-user application development
in The CIO Weblog, on March 6, 2009
... PC accidentally released the blueprints from Marine One to Iran is a perfect example of one of the risks IT departments face in empowering users by allowing access to Web 2.0 technologies. Was the ap...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects
in Next Nine Months, on March 2, 2009
...t folic acid is not the only crucial nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet that can influence the risks of her baby developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida . A new study indicates that ...
The 25 Most Dangerous Places for Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 26, 2009
...ng 25 areas with high crime or high risk of terrorist attack, the list also broke down the list the risks by a number of categories.
Of course, lists like this are speculative, at best, but they do h...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Found Linked To Rare Brain Infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
...he FDA is now reviewing the said information and will take appropriate steps to:
ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits;
that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly inform...
SaaS expected to grow through the downturn
in The CIO Weblog, on February 17, 2009
...matter how impressive a technology or technical concept, without considerable depth of adoption, it risks marginalization and failure in the markets. A significant concern noted by many CIOs when cons...
Compliance and Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 11, 2009
...t effective. In essence, the company is adjusting its processes to reflect the perceived compliance risks at any given time. This informal approach, however, does not translate well to an outsourced o...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
...rgest study ever conducted on this demographic group, found that multivitamins had no effect on the risks related to cardiovascular disease, and a range of cancers.
Published in in the Archives of I...
Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
... further, promoting the use of micro-organisms as biosensors to forewarn curators of potential risks to art objects from such threats as pollution and dust levels . She says fungi and bacteria can be...
