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The Ultimate Fathers Day Gift for a Classic Car Guy
in Classical Drives, on June 17, 2009
...tute of Ophthalmology , assisting and educating the blind and visually impaired. The Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund is a co-sponsor. The annual automotive design show, held Sunday, June 21, feature...
Hispanic? Latino? A Choice of Words...
in Latina Viva, on June 11, 2009
...panic seems to cover people who speak Spanish, and usually restricts that term to residents of the Americas. On the other hand, Brazilians are usually included under the designation Latino .
Educ...
Vote for America’s Best Loved Recipe
in Do you like to cook?, on May 27, 2009
Taste of Home's America's Best Loved Recipe Contest is coming to a close with four selected finalist who are competing for the grand prize of $25,000 and a feature on Good Morning America. But Taste of Home wants YOU to pick the winning recipe by voting for their favorite, ala American...
Skype 推出新的资费套餐，每月仅需 6 美元
in Wangtam, on April 27, 2009
Skype 近日推出了一个新的资费套餐，每月仅需 6 美元，即可让用户无限制的拨打 40 多个国家的电话。不过该套餐还是有一些限制的，只能呼叫固定电话，手机号码不在套餐的服务范围中。
以下是官方新闻稿：
Skype Adds New Unlimited Country Subscriptions in U.S. and Canada
Subscriptions give Skype for iPhone app users more options for calling regular phones.
San Jose, CA, April 20, 2009 - Skype...
Chimento Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 24, 2009
...ince grown into a successful jewelry manufacturer with a global presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The production studio has over 140 skilled employees, some of whom manually create each p...
Enterprise 2.0: Reality Check
in The CIO Weblog, on April 10, 2009
I found the most interesting part of Wednesday's TechExecs CIO Panel Forum to be, well, the panel forum. Moderated by Boeing System Analyst and University of Phoenix professor Bill Allen and comprised of Bill Peterson, CTO of Routh, Crabtree, Olsen PS , Washington Delta Dental CIO John Polt...
The bear is bouncing
in Sox First, on March 14, 2009
Forget the irresponsible headline in Forbes, Tide Turns For Wall Street following this week's solid trading figures. Maybe they should have a cold shower, or at least check the fundamentals. This is a bounce, not a rally. We still have the problem of the credit crisis and zombie banks, no...
Newspaper futures
in Sox First, on March 12, 2009
Last month, I did a blog entry on how newspapers were dying. Now we have Gawker reporting that San Francisco Chronicle journalists are talking to investors about buying the paper and restructuring it into a non-profit, with the journalists chipping in some money themselves. Sounds fine...
Marine One Info Leaked Over P2P
in P2P File Sharing, on March 6, 2009
Pittsburgh's WPXI this week broke the news that sensitive details regarding Marine One have been leaked via P2P.
"A data security company in Pennsylvania this weekend confirmed that sensitive schematics for the Sikorsky VH-60N helicopter - better known by the call sign ' Ma...
Are we headed for a Depression?
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
In case you've spent the last few months under a rock, things are looking very bad for the rest of this year. As Forbes reports, the US Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book shows that the US economy has actually deteriorated this calendar year and it's unlikely to get any better. An...
Madoff's wife withdrew $15 million before her husband's arrest
in Sox First, on February 12, 2009
How much did Ruth Madoff know about her husband Bernard's shenanigans. According to a New York Times report last month, she might have been completely in the dark, only finding out about her husband's misdeeds with the rest of the world. The reporters, David Segal and Alison Leigh ...
U.S Focus In Mid-East Shifts To Afghanistan
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 27, 2009
As the United States plans for a withdrawal from Iraq the first of 30,000 additional American troops have arrived in Afghanistan to bolster those already serving there.
The decrease in violence in Iraq and the assumption of more responsibility by Iraqi police and military for security has allowed s...
In-Flight Wi-Fi on Virgin America: Blogging at 30,000 Feet
in The Wireless Weblog, on November 22, 2008
Virgin America today offered members of the press and bloggers the chance to test its new in-flight Wi-Fi service - and as a group, they were uniformly impressed.
"After passing 10,000 feet, I was able to find the sky-high Wi-Fi signal and create an account within minutes," wri...
You Don't Have to be Oprah to receive the Benefits of Acai
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 17, 2008
...tion and samples, please contact Leah Minium|5W Public Relations|1120 Avenue of the Americas |7th Floor|New York, NY 10036|Direct: (212) 584-4390| Main: (212) 999-5585|Fax: (646) 328-1711.
Also, v...
Does the green jobs promise add up?
in Sox First, on November 3, 2008
In the lead-up to tomorrow's vote, the subject of green jobs has been getting prominence with Barack Obama and John McCain promising millions of green jobs. Now CFO.com reports of a study showing that massive investment in green jobs will save both the US economy and the planet. But wil...
Liquid Nutrition for a Peaceful Sleep
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2008
...t samples, please feel free to contact:
Leah Minium
5W Public Relations
1120 Avenue of the Americas
7th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Direct: (212) 584-4390
Main: (212) 999-5585
Fax: (646) 32...
There is a gap between company's focus and supply chain assigned goal, research finds
in Supplychainer, on October 19, 2008
...sults of a survey which university of chicago has done in collaboration with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas.
During this survey, they gathered the data from around 500 CEOs throughout U.S., ranging...
America's China Addiction: Time to Kick It?
in China Venture News, on October 4, 2008
Hats off to Richard Brubaker over at his blog, All Roads Lead to China , for pointing out this Financial Times article. If you enjoy understanding the big picture , the piece is insightful...
The author of the Financial Times article, David Piling, says that in a conversation about America's ...
YCBG-Mitglied Kroker gewinnt in Quingdao Gold
in Das Segel Blog, on September 19, 2008
...gler in ihrem Friedichshagener Verein feierlich empfangen. Der Commodore des YCBG, Americas Cup-Gewinner Jochen Schümann, wird die Goldmedaillengewinner persönlich begrüßen.
Foto: Madaillenzeremonie ...
Lincoln Looks Forward With New Museum
in Classical Drives, on September 15, 2008
...This is a long overdue initiative," said Peter Horbury, Ford Executive Director, Design, The Americas . "Lincoln represents over eighty years of wonderful history and fantastic automobile...
San Miguel de Allende Part of World Heritage
in Latina Viva, on July 19, 2008
...this international list. They exaggerated a bit (Italy has more), but it's true enough for the Americas.
According to the UNESCO list , Mexico has 29 places included so far and 34 tentative site...
Ford Model T Celebrates 100th in Fabulous Birthday Bash
in Classical Drives, on July 14, 2008
...ord II, Henry's great-grandson, will be there, as will Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas. And yes, even me. So you can expect to see several blogs in the next couple of weeks featu...
US News and Word Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2008
The US News and World Report has released its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for this year based on specialties ranking.
Here is the list: Best Hospitals Honor Roll
1. Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore (30 points in 15 specialties)
2. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. (28 points in 15 specialtie...
Let Las Vegas' Bust Be Your Boom
in Play Las Vegas, on July 6, 2008
As further proof of the bargains currently available in Las Vegas I offer an article outlining the reasons why Las Vegas is a bargain right now, but a bargain that will not last forever.
When I moved to Las Vegas some 20 odd years ago it was a small city with a small town atmosphere. Housing at...
LeanLogistics develops new Logistics Capabilities
in Supplychainer, on June 12, 2008
...loyment of new capabilities and services.
According to Earth Times , Kevin Shuba, president, CHEP Americas, said LeanLogistics is continuing to develop its next-generation products and services to c...
For U.S. Memorial Day (May 26, 2008)
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 22, 2008
On May 26 (Monday) is U.S. Memorial Day - meaning, this coming weekend will be a longer one for all people residing in America.
Also, it means the onset of summertime in the U.S. Well, some said that this year's Spring is already like summer, what with the temperature highs various parts of ...
Culture and Labels
in Latina Viva, on April 21, 2008
...m or the wrong one? Like most things, that depends entirely on your point of view. There are many Americas, including a Luso America and a Mayan America and an Algonquian America and a Chipaya America...
Cuba Goes Mobile
in The Wireless Weblog, on March 30, 2008
On Friday, Raul Castro announced that , for the first time, Cubans are now legally permitted to own and use cell phones.
"The decision, announced in an understated manner on Page 2 of the Communist Party daily Granma , adds to an array of developments that indicate that Castro, 76, is...
Launching Soon Script
in Wangtam, on March 20, 2008
- Launching Soon Script
A script for websites who are about to launch. Easy to install: just edit the config file and copy all files on the server. No database required, customise the look using CSS, collects all emails in a file, informs the admin of new subscribers, spam protection, support f...
des Models Fleischeslust..
in Feschsamma, on March 14, 2008
Eigentlich fand ich die Folgen der amerikanischen Topmodel-Suche immer viel besser und schöner gemacht, als die des deutschen Pendants germanys next topmodel . Dort läuft bereits die 10.Staffel und wird von Tyra Banks moderiert.
Viele der Fotoshoots waren grenzwertig oder makaber. Doch was...
Mexico's People
in Latina Viva, on March 10, 2008
...
The Americas is a wonderful region of cultural fusions. In Mexico, in addition to European, mestizo, and indigenous groups, there are also all sorts of interesting immigrant groups that give the a...
SceneWeaver Makes 3D Easy to Share
in Wangtam, on February 1, 2008
...Makes 3D Easy to Share
- Gore's Current Goes IPO
- 很"绿色"的 MacBook Air
- Americas Best Companies: Future of Small Business
- One-Click Jailbreak for iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware
- Mozi...
Reverse flow of offshoring back to America
in Supplychainer, on January 22, 2008
...more time:
Many manufacturers in U.S. are currently shifting their sourcing base from Asia to the Americas. The falling U.S. dollar, limited free trade agreements, high energy costs, and rising prod...
Neues Buch: 20 Fotografen zeigen Yachtbilder
in Das Segel Blog, on January 14, 2008
Der Bielefelder Delius Klasing-Verlag legt einen opulenten Bildband mit einmaligen Porträts solch bekannter Yachtfoto-Größen wie Beken of Cowes, Morris und Stanley Rosenfeld sowie Edwin Levick vor (Format 28,5 x 36,5 cm, gebunden mit Schutzumschlag; ISBN: 978-3-7688-1949-7, EUR: 49.90).
Sie po...
Neonode N2
in The Gadgets Weblog, on January 10, 2008
...faces, you know when it has been touched.
I believe the Neonode N2 is going to be out soon in the Americas. I certainly believe it is worth it.
More info ...
Bell Mobility Introduces $85,000 Mobile Data Plan
in The Wireless Weblog, on December 13, 2007
Canadian oil worker Piotr Staniaszek says he "thought there was probably a mistake" when he opened his mobile phone bill for the month of November to find charges totaling nearly $85,000.
Turns out he'd signed up for a $10 unlimited mobile browsing plan, and then had connect...
Austin-Healey Meets Bauhaus
in Classical Drives, on December 11, 2007
...phic arts at the Université du Québec in Montreal in the 1980s, created stunning posters for the Americas Cycling Grand Prix and for The 1920s: Age of Metropolis at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts....
Outdoor News Update: Solar Kayaks & Antarctic Ship
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 27, 2007
Here's the best of the outdoor news I missed.
Solar Powered Kayak Takes the Effort and Fun Out of Kayaking
The entire unit costs $1100, not including a kayak. It attaches to your existing boat and turns into a catamaran it would seem. Not sure why you would spend that kind of cash on some...
A Learjet 35 Crashes in Brazil
in Wandalust, on November 5, 2007
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After the deadly plane crash that killed 199 in Sao Paolo last July, another plane crashed nose first into a neighborhood in a populated area in Sao Paolo, Brazil yesterday.
The number of people in the Learjet 35 nor the number of people on the ground is not yet known, but the de...
BT Openzone Intros International Wi-Fi Travel Vouchers
in The Wireless Weblog, on October 31, 2007
...ce, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Denmark - and BT Openzone Americas 500 covers the US, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. The biggest problem? The Europe voucher expi...
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Is The First Female President Elected in Argentina
in Latina Viva, on October 29, 2007
According to official exit polling numbers, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will succeed Nestor Kirchner , her husband, in the Argentinian presidential chair. Fernández is the first female president elected in Argentina. Cristina received near 45% of the votes.
"We've won by a large m...
Ecuadorian Girl Brutally Attacked in Spain
in Latina Viva, on October 25, 2007
On October 7, a 21-year-old Spaniard, identified as Sergi Xavier Martinez Martinez , was caught on camera, on a commuter train near Barcelona, Spain. A video of the attack, placed on several Spanish news media Web sites, showed a skin-headed man arriving in a carriage and talking on a mobile p...
America`s Cup: Streit geht weiter
in Das Segel Blog, on October 24, 2007
"Wir sind zufrieden mit dem Verlauf der anhörung und freuen uns auf ein Resultat. Es geht um eine rein technische Angelegenheit. Es handelt sich um eine rein rechtliche Interpretation der Deed of Gift", kommentierte Alinghi-Rechtsberater Hamish Ross die
Anhörung vom 22.10.2007 v...
Klärungsbedarf: Alinghi fordert Lösung
in Das Segel Blog, on October 23, 2007
Während der letzten Monate stand Alinghi, Titelverteidiger des 33. America's Cup, auf verschiedenen Ebenen im steten Dialog mit BMW Oracle Racing (BOR) und versuchte, eine Lösung in der Rechtsklage zu finden, die der Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) gegen die Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) an...
The Outsourcing Return
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 22, 2007
...erica.
This was indicated in this research entitled "Time Zones Do Matter: Rediscovering the Americas and Nearshore Delivery" by Dana Stiffler the research director for AMR Research. Acco...
Videos of Cuba
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 13, 2007
...mes, that doesn't look too bad, does it? Varadero is a favorite of tourists from Europe and the Americas. The whole process of booking a room seems a bit easier in the beach town than it does fo...
Hillary Releases Higher Ed Proposal
in The Universities Weblog, on October 12, 2007
Inside Higher Ed has just published a very good analysis of the higher education plan recently released by Democratic presidential front runner hillary clinton .
The broad gist of the proposal is that Clinton would increase grant funding available to college students and pay for it by elimi...
I Don't Hate Hispanic Heritage Month, But...
in Latina Viva, on October 2, 2007
...n this country.
4 - Last, but not least, Hispanic somehow romanticizes Spanish Imperialism in the Americas.
Of course, all four assumptions are wrong. As Liza points out, Brazilians speak Portugue...
Accessoirée for Jewelry Shoppers
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 2, 2007
...the public at great prices!
WHERE: Time & Life Building in New York City
1271 Ave. of the Americas
8th floor
(Enter at 50th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues)
WHEN: Wednesday, October 3, 20...
Accessories Shoping Event
in Pretty Things, on September 27, 2007
.... This event takes place on Oct 3rd from 9am - 7pm at the Time and Life Building at 1271 Ave of the Americas 8th fl on the 50th entrance between 6th and 7th Aves . Tickets are available in advan...
More Cookbooks
in Do you like to cook?, on September 23, 2007
If you love italian food as much as I do, Cucina Del Sole , which extols the cuisine of southern Italy, looks like a must have! The author, Nancy Harmon Jenkins, has written several other cookbooks celebrating the foods of the Mediterranean.
Chez Panisse founder and American food revolu...
60 Jahre jung: Der Optimist.
in Das Segel Blog, on August 29, 2007
...dern gibt es Optimisten-Klassenorganisationen. Selbst so erfolgreiche Segelgrößen wie etwa Americas Cup-Gewinner Jochen Schümann - er baute sich als Kind sogar seinen eigenen Opti -, Karol Jablonski, ...
This Week in Outdoor History: Happy Birthday National Park Service
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 21, 2007
This week in outdoor history features the beginning of America's Cup and the birth of the National Park Service. I'm grateful for the National Park Service and the service it provides for outdoor lovers. I spend an enormous amount of time in the parks and for the most part is pleased with...
墨西哥将建拉美最高建筑：300米、70层
in 全新志 Tracing Gadget, on July 29, 2007
前两天我们报道了关于 阿联酋迪拜塔目前的高度已经超越台北101的508米成全球之最 的消息，今天看到来自拉美的消息：墨西哥城计划今年开工建造 一座高300米的摩天大楼 ，建成后将成为拉美地区最高的建筑。
这座大楼由荷兰建筑师库哈斯设计，共70层，内有办公用空间、商业中心、剧院、餐厅和博物馆等设施，计划2010年9月16日之前竣工，以迎接墨西哥第200个独立日，预计总投资6亿美元。
BMW Sailing Cup macht Station in Berlin
in Das Segel Blog, on July 16, 2007
...Rahmenprogramm", zu dem er auch die Ausstellung eines echten Americas-Cup-Schiffes, der 24 Meter langen und 33 Meter hohen BMW Oracle Racing, zählt. Auf die Frage, ob er im Falle einer erfolgreic...
Black years in jail
in Sox First, on July 14, 2007
So Conrad Black has been convicted as a fraudster. For a neat summary of how the media responded to the verdict, go to Macleans . Now attention turns to the appeal and what he's likely to get. One thing's for sure: the presents Conrad Black was giving out to his friends over Christm...
RCTV Will Be Broadcasted in Venezuela by Cable TV
in Latina Viva, on July 12, 2007
As you know, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez denied the renewal of RCTV (Radio Caracas Televisón) license .
Radio Caracas Televisión is Venezuela's oldest private channel, and they are still fighting in the courts, for the license. RCTV programming has been available via YouTube...
WSOP goes mobile with Glu
in The Gambling Weblog, on July 8, 2007
...in the World Series of Poker like Johnny Chan and Chris Ferguson," said Jill Braff, GM of the Americas, Glu. "World Series of Poker Pro Challenge's stunning graphics and adaptive AI trul...
Tenerife
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 4, 2007
...and party atmosphere have been attracting tourists from the mainland for a long time.
Playa de las Americas, on the south part of the island, is home not only to the best weather on the island, but i...
Course Architects and Junior Golfers
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 23, 2007
... Team USA: Copa de las Americas
Courtesy: RCGA
There is an interesting post by my colleague, Robert Thompson on his fine blog, Going for the Green .
Robert recently came across a story in a C...
The Copa de las Americas
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 20, 2007
...golf associations to promote competition among amateur golfers.
Few have heard of the Copa de las Americas , the bi-annual international amateur tournament for young golfers supported by the R&A...
Best Practices from SAP Managed Service
in The CIO Weblog, on June 10, 2007
... There is an article by Gary Fromer, SVP, SAP Managed Services, SAP Americas . Below are some excerpts from the same:
The SAP Managed Services organization delivers application outsourcing se...
Brazil Subsidizes Birth Control Pills
in Latina Viva, on June 8, 2007
From the BBC : Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has introduced a $51m (£26m) plan to subsidize birth control pills in Latin America's largest country. He said the programme would give the poor the same right as the wealthy to have the number of children they want.
The initia...
America`s Cup
in Das Segel Blog, on June 7, 2007
...
Der Herausforderer steht fest. Er heisst Emirates Team New Zealand.
Info: www.americas-cup.de .
Foto: © TNZ cameron .
...
GSM Global Subscribers Reach 2.5 Billion
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 6, 2007
... Growing 400% after 6 years, Informa Telecoms & Media and 3G Americas report that GSM subscribers increase by about 1 million every single day, coming from 700 GSM networks operating in 218 ...
Google Earth图像更新（06.03）
in GSeeker, on June 3, 2007
Google Earth的最近一次图像更新发生在 两个月前 ，在此期间，Google Earth也曾推出过 没有更新记录的新版 。如果你不喜欢 Google Earth的有声版 ，那么我们还是老老实实地关注Google Earth的图像更新吧。
根据Google Earth官方 消息 （via GEblog ），Google Earth刚刚完成了一次重大的图像更新。详细的更新记录如下（由于地名众多，不再一一翻译了）：
Mexico Needs WiMax
in The Wireless Weblog, on May 24, 2007
...
Business News Americas' Colin Bennett reports today that Mexican electronics, telecom and IT association Canieti "sees the entry of WiMax services as a key factor in improving the co...
Hugo Chavez Against Freedom of Speech - Supreme Court Will Not Stop RCTV Shut Down
in Latina Viva, on May 23, 2007
...y to punish a media outlet for its criticism of the government," said José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch. "The move to shut down RCTV is a serious blow to freedom...
America's Dangerous Deep Cave Diving Sites
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 11, 2007
Craving some heart-stopping action this summer? Looking for something different? Then you should check out The Adventure Blog 's article about North America's Top 10 Most Dangerous Diving Sites. Admittedly, I have not tried (or even considered) deep cave diving, but after reading this ar...
