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The world's oldest bible reunited online
in Wangtam, on July 7, 2009
...future of Twitocracy?
• Rise of Web Video, Beyond 2-Minute Clips
• Making Google Maps even more useful with real estate search
• "Days of Summer" calendar
• Yahoo Plans Rebranding Wi...
Taking out a mortgage loan without going mad
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 6, 2009
... interest rate possible. This is tricky stuff. No one really knows when interest rates are going to rise or fall. If your mortgage lender tries to tell you that he or she has a feeling that rates are ...
Sourceforge Website Redesign
in Wangtam, on July 2, 2009
...rk with British ISPs on imminent UK launch
• Morgan Stanley: Mac shipments on the rise
• AT&T Problems Can Delay iPhone Voicemail
• Live Blog: The Facebook Privacy Conference Call
• So, he...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
...ical Analysis
• Opera: Mobile Search On The Rise, Google Still King Of The Hill
• Java Portable 6 Update 14 Released
• Why We Need Steve Jobs
• Exclusive: Yahoo Working on Major Brand Overhaul...
Home sales rise again. Is this a housing recovery?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 25, 2009
...all sales of existing homes.
Is the housing slump over, then? Not quite. In fact, don't be surprised if, after summer ends, we see the number of housing sales fall once again. That traditionally ...
Beware of loan-modification scams
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 21, 2009
...As the number of housing foreclosures across the nation continue to rise, something else is on the upswing, too: loan-modification scams.
The scammers target homeowners who have fallen behind in thei...
Study Anticipates Increasing Use of Linux on Mainframes
in HackITLinux, on June 21, 2009
...s
A new study commissioned by CA (and executed by TheInfoPro ) has found that large enterprises are increasingly deploying Linux on mainframes to maximize value and minimize costs.
"Li...
A new wave of mortgage foreclosures on the way?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 18, 2009
...tely, I can't.
What I really think is that the number of housing foreclosures is only going to rise in the coming months. And, unfortunately, many economic analysts agree with me.
A story in the...
Could Childhod Obesity Be Declining?
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
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Research shows consumption of high fat foods is declining and soup, yogurt and fruit are on the rise. This study could be misleading because nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight. ...
13-inch MacBook Pro 2009 拆解
in Wangtam, on June 11, 2009
...ntice all
• Pre Recovery Tool Leaks Out, Including webOS Root Image(!)
• Smartphone Rises Fast From Gadget to Necessity
• Lawyers plan class-action to reclaim "$100M+" RIAA "stole...
Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009
...osures are, too. Of course, the two are related.
But unemployment isn't the only factor in the rise of mortgage delinquencies and housing foreclosures we're now seeing. Credit card debts are ...
Napster Turns 10
in P2P File Sharing, on June 3, 2009
... today, albeit in a completely different form, but it is through Napster, perhaps, that we saw the rise of the MP3," writes Mobile Mag's Michael Kwan . "Where would the iPod, iTunes, Zu...
Mortgage delinquencies not slowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
...: The Associated Press ran with the news that the number of mortgage delinquencies is expected to rise throughout 2009.
This is bad news. It's certainly not unfathomable, though. Just look at h...
More bad news: Mortgage delinquencies on the rise
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 29, 2009
It only seems as if the housing slump, and the national recession that followed it, have been going on forever. The housing slowdown, though, didn't start until the middle of 2006 or so.
The problem is, when you read the newspapers or listen to the radio, it's hard to remember that the...
Antalya: Turkey's Mediterranean Playground
in Wandalust, on May 29, 2009
...uch of the year a mere 30 or so miles away. Several of the peaks in the mountains west of Antalya rise to over 8,000 feet. The mountains provide an incredibly beautiful backdrop to the region's be...
Mortgage interest rates went up. Don't panic!
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 28, 2009
...eowners looking to refinance their mortgage loans can drive themselves crazy watching rates fall or rise every day. If you'll save money each month through a refinance, and those savings are high ...
Cheap Food in London
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 24, 2009
...ard to eating in London because the food was both horrible and outlandishly expensive. Now with the rise of London area restaurants like Fat Duck and St. John along with a whole slew of lesser-known g...
How low will interest rates go? Who knows?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 22, 2009
...s to go down even lower. There is the possibility that homeowners might wait too long and see rates rise instead.
Remember, too, that refinancing a mortgage loan typically isn't free. Borrowers c...
Peak oil and lifestyles
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
...appens, it's likely to squash any hope of recovery. Goldman Sachs is already predicting a big rise in heating oil prices. Analyst Jeff Rubin warns that peak oil is likely to transform our liv...
US and China: the drug dealer-addict relationship
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
...conomy at the expense of everyone else - the beggar-thy-neighbor approach - by reversing the recent rise of the renminbi, lavishing new subsidies on exporters and restricting imports ... For China, su...
H1B: Frying pan to fire
in The CIO Weblog, on May 11, 2009
...nd as interlopers driving down their wages. Of late, the protectionist sentiment seems to be on the rise, not least in response to the belt-tightening that the recession has engendered on both the cor...
The Balance of Life
in BootStrapMe, on May 10, 2009
Like many high pressure careers, bootstrappers face a problem that can sometimes be difficult. It is a problem for which no pat answers or prefabricated solutions are available. The problem: maintaining a balance between your entrepreneurial endevears and the rest of life.
You do have a life , do...
No recovery yet
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
...lls which is the biggest percentage decline since the 1958 recession. Unemployment will continue to rise, so any recovery is some time off. Add to that the reports that US consumer credit fell by a...
Fujitsu Ups the Ante on Data Security
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 8, 2009
...d be out in the the third quarter of 2009. With identity theft, technology theft, and scams on the rise, Fujitsu's data security solutions will be a welcome addition.
Via Akihabaranews
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Microsoft's prospects
in The CIO Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...ainst Microsoft.
Hiner is talking about web-based applications (which was my focus) and about the rise of the computer phone as a significant computing platform (which doesn't concern me so much...
Animal Spirits by George Akerlof and Robert Shiller
in Sox First, on May 4, 2009
...hat are taken to be gospel truth. Like, for example, the view that property prices will continue to rise because there is only so much land available. While economists like to depict markets as effic...
Pandemic preparation in the IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on April 28, 2009
... © The Pug Father
It's too early to say whether or not the swine flu will rise to pandemic proportions; so far, as is their wont, news media seem to be blowing the disease all out of proport...
How Sound is Your Business Plan?
in BootStrapMe, on April 27, 2009
I recently reported at BizPlanHacks on some research that shows that business plans don't get start-ups funded by VC's. But what do we care?
A business plan takes on a whole new meaning in the context of a bootstrapped business. PE Hub 's Joanna Glasner rightly points out that the...
Big bonuses at imploding banks
in Sox First, on April 26, 2009
The banks are imploding but that hasn't stopped the bankers raking in massive bonuses. Just what they're being rewarded for is anyone's guess. The New York Times reports that six of the biggest banks set aside over $36 billion in the first quarter to pay their employees. This is s...
Another sucker's rally
in Sox First, on April 22, 2009
...ether it looks more like a W). And he warns that unemployment in the United States will continue to rise, and might even hit 11%. So even if there is growth, it will still feel like a recession. Roub...
chinaSMACK | Hot Internet Stories, Pictures, & Videos in China
in Wangtam, on April 20, 2009
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• The Web in Numbers: The Rise of Social Media
• Coupon codes
• The History of Pizza
• We Are Hunted - The Online Music Chart
• 50 Great Photographers You Should Know (with portfolios)
• L...
Leon Popov Butterfly Rings
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 20, 2009
...on Popov has several new lines. His exciting new collections illustrate why he continues a meteoric rise, earning himself a place among the world's top jewelry designers.
Butterfly Pear Dia...
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on April 19, 2009
Adam over at Blogtrepreneur points out the prominent role women play in the bootstrap community and the larger world of entrepreneurs today. He uses suffrage as a point of reference; 90 years ago women couldn't even vote. "You've come a long way, baby." (Hope that doesn't...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 14, 2009
... With the rise in the number of individuals with food allergies, the market of products catering to this group is also expanding. Thank goodness!
Here's another snack option for those with mul...
Easter egg and flower sales boom in recession
in Sox First, on April 10, 2009
...s aren't doing too bad either. The Israel Flower Growers Association has reported a 5% to 10% rise in flower sales in the lead up to Passover and Easter. While there is a drop off in sales on mo...
ATM Skimmers are High Tech Robbery
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 10, 2009
... I didn't know is that their use across the globe and throughout the US is dramatically on the rise. If you aren't familiar with ATM skimmers, they are a ATM/credit card reader that fit over t...
Before You Start a Business, Do an Internship
in BootStrapMe, on April 4, 2009
Before you start a business, you can gain a lot of insight into you new industry or market by doing an internship in a business in the same sector of your economy. That was the advice of Karen E. Klein at BusinessWeek last month. She called it an "inexpensive way to avoid mistakes when you la...
Executive pay goes down - to just $7.6 million
in Sox First, on April 3, 2009
...nees has gone done 3.4% to a paltry median figure of $7.56 million. While unemployment continues to rise, small businesses continue to go bust and profits keep falling, their salaries grew salaries gr...
The Value-Price Relationship
in BootStrapMe, on March 31, 2009
Entrepreneur had a good piece by Barry Farber earlier this month on how the relationship between value and price can make or break your business. I remember seeing this statement above a local printer's office:
Price, Service, Quality
(Please pick two)
If you choose to lower your pr...
The Personality of an Entrepreneur
in BootStrapMe, on March 25, 2009
Young Entrepreneur had a piece recently on entrepreneurial personality. It was an interesting look at the importance of matching personality to your job function.
The article interviews consultant Bill Wagner of Accord Management Systems. Word to the wise, we can't change our personality bu...
Private Student Loans Network
in Wangtam, on March 24, 2009
... first market for original print design.
• Social Media Marketing Budgets on the Rise
• Former MSN Exec Named RNC New Media Director
• The Efficient Cloud: All Of Salesforce Runs On Only 1,000 S...
Judith Ripka Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 23, 2009
... little more than a passion for fine jewelry and an undying faith in her unique vision. Ripka's rise to the top involved a long struggle - and very little money. The business grew - but slowly. Ri...
Supermarket looting: a sign of things to come
in Sox First, on March 20, 2009
...ngs to come. It coincides with reports out of Britain that recession related robberies are on the rise and other reports of a massive increase in fraud. With no sign of recovery, people are getti...
VC's Overrated...
in BootStrapMe, on March 19, 2009
Brad Feld had an interesting piece recently that I thought my BootStrapper friends would smile about. It was on the relationship between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. When I think about who I spend most of my time with, it's entrepreneurs. When I think about who really drives innovati...
Mortgage fraud and AIG
in Sox First, on March 17, 2009
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Mortgage fraud is on the rise, up 26% , and it's a serious problem. Fewer loans are being processed but there's more fraud, suggesting there is a real sickness in the system. It means peo...
Climate change: the worst case scenario is here
in Sox First, on March 16, 2009
...omy have developed and thrived. These parameters include global mean surface temperature, sea-level rise, ocean and ice sheet dynamics, ocean acidification, and extreme climatic events. There is a sig...
Climate change deniers on the increase
in Sox First, on March 13, 2009
... is exaggerated (for that read, a hoax). What's fascinating here is that the numbers are on the rise. Two years ago, it was 38%.
What's bringing this on? Particularly at a time like this whe...
Confessions of a Startup Addict
in BootStrapMe, on March 11, 2009
Ivan Widjaya over at Noobpreneur had a cute piece Monday. He confesses that he's addicted to starting new businesses.
Ivan looks at the symptoms of his addiction (with an eye toward helping to decide if you share his problem). Then he looks at himself as a case study. I started dozens of busi...
Granola Gourmet: Doctor Endorsed- Diabetec Friendly Snack
in Daily Diabetic, on March 6, 2009
...on.
WHY: Diabetes is a growing epidemic. The number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to rise. The founder, Jeff Cohen, has been a diabetic for 15 years. Unable to find a snack that tasted ...
The long slump
in Sox First, on March 3, 2009
...t around 5% pace this time. And the unemployment rate, 7.6% in January, is expected to show another rise in February when the Labor Department reports on Friday. People are just fleeing the market bec...
The Bootstrapper's Fable: Is a VC Hunting You?
in BootStrapMe, on February 28, 2009
Scott Dig , a bootstrapper himself, had an instructive little fable for the bootstrappers of the world earlier this month. I won't retell it in its entirety, but the moral is that we often lose sight of our most valuable assets.
Scott's message is simple: as a Bootstrapper, your most valua...
Rapid web-based app development: good or evil?
in The CIO Weblog, on February 27, 2009
... equating new technologies with old, specifically vis a vis Excel spreadsheets and the modern enterprise mash-up.
I think the resulting "virtual conversation" (a sort of mashup of its own) ...
100 多款增强 YouTube 体验的工具和资源
in Wangtam, on February 27, 2009
... a time you want to wake up, choose a video you want to hear as you rise, and you're done.
• ILoveMusicVideo.net
• InfiniTube.net
• Splicd.com
• The Benny Hillifier
• VirtualVideoMap.com ...
Due Diligence Comes in Flavors
in BootStrapMe, on February 16, 2009
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there's more than one type of due diligence. At the start-up stage, remembering to do both legal due diligence and business due diligence is critical.
Scott Dig posted a good description of the two type of due diligence earlier this month. He's ...
Rise of the Solar Phones
in The Wireless Weblog, on February 13, 2009
This week saw the introduction of a number of new solar-powered mobile phones, led by Samsung's introduction of its Blue Earth solar phone.
"The back side of the Blue Earth has been outfitted with a large solar panel," writes Mobile Mag's Michael Kwan . "They say ...
Latest Research Reveals Why More People Are Developing Asthma
in Exclusive from our news room , on February 12, 2009
Asthma, a lung disorder prevalent in children, has been increasing its reach by infecting more children, and lately adults.
For years the causes of asthma went undiscovered and gradually medical science began discovering the irritants that caused asthmatic reactions.
Now, as more cases of the dise...
The meltdown and fascism: minister warns
in Sox First, on February 10, 2009
...uture turns sour, they become angry, fearful and selfish. The Great Depression therefore led to the rise of fascism, anti-Semitism, racism, nationalism and the eventually, the outbreak of World War Tw...
Seth Godin on Succeeding in a Down Market
in BootStrapMe, on February 9, 2009
Mashable's Andrew Warner recently interviewed marketing guru Seth Godin and talked about how to succeed in a down market.
Seth's advice is especially powerful for bootstrappers in this economy. And it's also encouraging. Among his tips for start-up businesses in this economy: Recogni...
Climate change and fires
in Sox First, on February 9, 2009
...is expected to increase the number of extreme temperature days, the kind that saw temperatures here rise to 46 degrees Celsius (115 Fahrenheit) just before the bushfire erupted. There is research sugg...
Aftermath Of Madoff Ponzi Scheme Is Shameful
in Exclusive from our news room , on February 7, 2009
... as one of the world's top villains, is still under house arrest in his multi-million dollar hi-rise apartment, has admitted to losing 50 of the $51 billion he stole.
Read Madoff's victims ...
Startling predictions for 2009
in Sox First, on February 7, 2009
...his calendar year. Indeed, it will get worse. According to these forecasts , US unemployment will rise to 10% and if you include discouraged and part-time workers, it will be at least 16%. There wi...
20 Bootstrapping Tips
in BootStrapMe, on February 4, 2009
Evan Carmichael has a good piece today that looks at ways you can bootstrap. What it amounts to is 20 tips for succeeding as a bootstrapper.
The tips are basic: Hire people on a part time basis
Automate wherever possible
Don't quit your day job (and we've said that before)
Form ...
Schneider National gets best supplier award from P&G
in Supplychainer, on January 28, 2009
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"Procter and Gamble has such an extensive network of suppliers that having the Schneider name rise to the top truly is a great honor," said Steve Matheys, executive vice president of global...
Gucci Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 27, 2009
..., Creative Director of Gucci , has a unique talent and passionate disposition that have fueled her rise as an international designer for one of the most recognized luxury fashion brands. In September...
Building a Start Up from Scratch
in BootStrapMe, on January 21, 2009
Evan Carmichael over at the Young Entrepreneur blog has a nice basic step-by-step on how to start out with nothing and build yourself a start up business. Here are the steps that I took. This process helped me build my business with $0 in startup capital. Hopefully you can learn from my experien...
Oil price futures
in Sox First, on January 20, 2009
...rts Bloomberg , with production being cut back and the market hoarding oil to cash in on the price rise. As Bloomberg reports: "Morgan Stanley hired an oil tanker to store crude oil in the Gulf ...
Being Active Socially May Prevent Dementia
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 20, 2009
... is generally restricted to the oldest of adults, but it can strike almost anyone, and it is on the rise as the world's population ages.
Now there is growing evidence that people who engage in a ...
Be Alert, Work At Home Scams Are On The Rise!
in Home Based Business, on January 20, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1520753 With the increasingly grim economic forecast and rising unemployment rates, the amount of work at home scams on the net is increasing. The most popular right now are the money mule schemes, which masquerade as job ads for at home "shipping cl...
Linux vs. Windows 7
in HackITLinux, on January 17, 2009
...are worthwhile...
if Microsoft had released Windows 7 instead of Vista , there would have been no rise of Ubuntu or OS X," writes The Inquirer's Nick Farrell .
"It looks like all th...
Unemployment Benefits? One of the Risks of Going it Alone...
in BootStrapMe, on January 15, 2009
National Public Radio had an interesting story yesterday that highlighted the plight of many people involved in entrepreneurship and home-based business. If their business fails, they are just as unemployed as a laid off autoworker. But they are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Most people ...
