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Why it matters if your neighbor's struggling to pay the morgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 9, 2009
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You might not want the federal government to bail out your neighbors who took out bad mortgage loans and now can't pay their monthly bills on time.
Most of them were greedy, you might say. ...
Let's Retire F1's Bernie and Max Before it's Too Late
in carzz.org, on July 8, 2009
...nt Max Mosley, one-time fascist leader Oswald Mosely's son, would make a good prime minister.
Government officials in Germany have already canceled meetings with Ecclestone, while some have spec...
Can the G8 solve climate change?
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
...p with a solution on climate change in the lead up to Copenhagen at the end of this year and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, now with JPMorgan Chase & Co, says that governments should ... ...is year and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, now with JPMorgan Chase & Co, says that governments should focus on energy efficiency and forest protection, not carbon trading. Which will ...
Daimler SP250 Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Sidney Gets a Treat
in Classical Drives, on July 3, 2009
... drove well as the SP250 offered spectators a distinctive sound.
I was quite fascinated with this British vehicle, partly for its Detroit-influenced styling but more for its 2.5 liter hemi-head 140 ...
The Goldman Sachs-Rolling Stone slugfest
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
...biggest and most audacious bubble yet." He talks about how Goldman honchos infiltrated the US Government. Names include former Bush treasury secretary Henry Paulson and Bill Clinton's former...
Sourceforge Website Redesign
in Wangtam, on July 2, 2009
...• Improving Sharing Through Control, Simplicity and Connection
• Hulu to work with British ISPs on imminent UK launch
• Morgan Stanley: Mac shipments on the rise
• AT&T Problems Can Delay i...
The Mother of all Dashboards
in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2009
...mpressive piece of work detailing spending and performance on almost 40 billion dollars worth of US government IT projects and I think "Hey, this is a really big deal... if the government can pul...
Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
...f 100% or more, redirected from other people's money. You can bet they'll be targets of the government's continuing investigation. And then again, Madoff's wife Ruth might be looking a...
Would you walk away from your mortgage loan?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 29, 2009
...financial obligations.
We have to remember that no one forced anyway into owning a house. Yes, the government promoted home ownership as the American ideal. And, yes, mortgage lenders and real estate...
Classic Bentley Tour Arrives on My Doorstep
in Classical Drives, on June 29, 2009
...his assets to Rolls-Royce in 1931. As they arrived these fabulous classics lined up in front of the British Columbia parliament buildings, to the astonishment of tourists visiting from nearby Canadian...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
• Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
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• Google Takes On Tourism With City Tours Experiment
• Yep, iPorn Is Here For The iPhone
• The Power of Word in Outlook
• CBS Interactive's Smith On Authentication: '70 Billion Reasons To Make This Work'
• Hedge fund managers betting ...
Wanted: Oldest Pontiac Plus Oldest Pontiac With Original Owner
in Classical Drives, on June 24, 2009
.... Mind you, the former was a niche car whose image was diminished by sharing it with Saturn and a British Vauxhall , while the latter was a Toyota Matrix with a few styling differences. Rather th...
Can You Get Money from the Government? Maybe...
in TJ's Weblog, on June 23, 2009
... Michael Sanibel had a helpful blog post recently on government grants. He looks at all the basics:
What is a grant?
Who can qualify?
How do you apply?
What types of grants are available?
W...
Did Sonia Sotomayor's mortgage views help send county into recession?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 23, 2009
...rned their buyers against purchasing a home that just might be too pricey. And don't forget the government officials who did nothing to stop this, or the members of the media who gleefully wrote s...
Freistaat Bayern hat eigenen CIO
in Das CIO Weblog, on June 22, 2009
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Das berichtet auch die Computerwoche und weist auf die Zusammenlegung der Bereiche IT und E-Government hin:
Zu Pschierers Aufgaben zählen die IT-Strategie und die Koordinierung von IT- verfahren...
Bankers' pay soars despite crisis
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
...d despite Dresdner being sold to Commerzbank as part of a rescue package put together by the German government. As Bloomberg's Ann Woolner notes, they should be offering apologies instead of dem...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
...lueScope Steel - had misled investors with their claims about the negative impact of the Australian Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme which paves the way for an emissions trading regi...
Digital Britain on Filesharing
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
...ot;Nicholas Lansman, the secretary general of the ISP Association , said the group was pleased the government had ruled out introducing legislation to force internet companies to disconnect persisten...
Airline crisis strategy: screw customers and staff
in Sox First, on June 21, 2009
...is year. So what's their answer? Screw passengers and staff. First, we have the report that British Airways is demanding its staff work for a month without pay. That's gone down like a bri...
Jammie Thomas-Rasset Hit With $1.92 Million Fine
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
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The jury in Jammie Thomas-Rasset's filesharing trial this week found the defendant guilty of downloading 24 songs from Kazaa, and hit her with a $1.92 million fine — or $80,000 per song.
But The Inquirer's Egan Orion says this is just the beginning. "This tr...
CIA recruits bankers
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
...ncing and procurement of weapons of mass destruction, money laundering and corruption among foreign governments and companies". "Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in e...
Do you trust the government to protect you from mortgage lenders?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 18, 2009
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Do you have faith that the government can protect you and other borrowers from bad mortgage loans pushed by shady mortgage lenders? If you answered "yes" to this question, you'll be...
Climate change impacts
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...as insurance. Nothing we didn't know already. What's significant is that this is a major US Government document that spells it out so clearly. After years of inaction and incompetence from the...
Apple Updates its Software While the Government Rethinks Law
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 17, 2009
...r texting, emailing and browsing the Internet sometimes for work, sometimes for personal use.
The government now says the law should be scrapped altogether.
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Does owning a home have to be the American Dream?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 17, 2009
...e or she has no other choice or hasn't yet figured out that owning is a far better option.
The government, too, is complicit in this. During the Clinton and Bush administrations, the homeownershi...
IBM's confusing cloud strategy
in The CIO Weblog, on June 15, 2009
...s cloud strategy, the company said, is the culmination of 100 prototype projects with companies and government agencies over the last year, and its research partnership with Google.
Yeah... difficul...
MGB-GT, Yours for Just $20 in Museum Charity Raffle
in Classical Drives, on June 12, 2009
...eautiful 1974 MGB-GT, complete with air conditioning and overdrive, with the benefits going to the British Transportation Museum , an arm of the Society for the Preservation of British Transportation...
Will rising mortgage interest rates stop housing recovery?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 11, 2009
Mortgage interest rates are still pretty low. But they are rising. That has some economists worried. They're wondering whether increasing mortgage interest rates will slow or even halt the modest recovery that the housing market is now experiencing.
Of course, anything that slows down hous...
Digital Transition Is Looming and Many Aren't Ready
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 11, 2009
...d.
In Feburary, the transition was supposed to happen, but no one was ready - not even the Federal Government. At the time, there were 5.8 million households unprepared so the number has shrunk, but ...
Swine flu and crime
in Sox First, on June 10, 2009
..."Criminal groups may also seek to infiltrate legitimate markets such as transport, finance and government sectors to help facilitate criminal activity and confuse the line between their illegal a...
Will the Volt save GM?
in Sox First, on June 10, 2009
... one thing. With the US taxpayers now holding 60% of the company, the Volt will be backed by the US Government....
Hedge Fund Competing To Buy British Bank
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 9, 2009
BlackRock , Inc. confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with U.K.'s third-largest bank, Barclays Bank plc, about the potential purchase of Barclays Global Investors (BGI), including the iShares business.
BlackRock's BGI buyout will break its own record in a hedge fund transaction,...
Martine Wester Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 8, 2009
... British Fashion Jewelry
Since the summer of 2004, Martine Wester has been offering a unique range of high fashion jewelry and jewel encrusted belts. Each season, they inject a fun and flirty to...
Crunch for airlines
in Sox First, on June 8, 2009
...I am a realist. I don't see facts to support optimism. Our industry is in survival mode." British Air's Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh told Bloomberg there isn't much that ca...
Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officier
in The Search Engine Weblog, on June 7, 2009
...t has probably occurred to many of you: What exactly does a Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. government do , anyway?
Part of the confusion is that there's also a new Chief Information Off...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Kunming, China
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 6, 2009
...During the 19th Century it was a gateway for trade between China on the one hand and the French and British colonial powers in Burma and Vietnam on the other.
Kunming is something of a garden city. ...
Banks fight to keep accounting tricks
in Sox First, on June 6, 2009
...l be the losers. And with the Fed reportedly uneasy about the accounting change, it looks like US Government will want to repeat the same mistakes that plunged global markets into a crisis....
Renewable energy and the recession
in Sox First, on June 5, 2009
...ng 2008, reaching a total of $120 billion. What's driving this? It's coming very much from governments bringing in new policies and setting new targets. Europe, for example, has a target to g...
Rising healthcare costs put strain on homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 4, 2009
...o make those monthly mortgage payments.
Right now, the hope lies with Barack Obama and the federal government. Obama has made reforming the health-insurance industry a priority. The public is behind ...
What next for GM?
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...s. He also wants tax incentives to encourage more people to buy hybrid cars. It's unlikely the government will listen to Moore and Makower. But the GM crisis could be a real opportunity. And no c...
伦敦最大的佛教文化节
in Wangtam, on June 2, 2009
就其主题而言，伦敦主办的《佛教面面观》节(Many Faces of Buddhism)几乎不应引起太大的轰动。然而，这次佛教文化节是该市有史以来最大的一次。电影、舞蹈与讨论将让位于一门宗教-抑或是哲学。佛教或许已在英国的首都吸引到了部分信徒，但一般公众对其平和的处世方式仍相当缺乏了解。
维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆(Victoria and Albert Museum)首个佛像画廊在4月29日的开放，为这次佛教文化节锦上添花。这两者并非巧合，它们能够出现都应归功于何鸿毅家族基金(Robert H.N. Ho Foundation)-这家香港慈善机构成立于2005年，致力于弘扬中国艺术文化、以及...
Blame the recession on Reagan: Paul Krugman
in Sox First, on June 1, 2009
...gage in best case economic scenarios. The big difference of course is their view about the role of government. And if nothing else, this crisis marks a punctuation point in global history. The Reagan...
Mike Hawthorn, Britain's First F1 Champion, Remembered in Art
in Classical Drives, on May 29, 2009
... Stirling Moss (who had won four races to Mike's single victory, in France) to become the first British World Champion.
Paul Chenard is making this Hawthorn dedication available in original, pri...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 5: 1934 Aston Martin Mk II
in Classical Drives, on May 27, 2009
... The modern Aston Martins are so spectacular we sometimes forget that the legendary British marque has a long and noble history, dating back to 1914 when Old Etonian Lionel Martin built a car to d...
Loan modifications not always helping homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 26, 2009
...eet Journal, looks at the success of loan modifications. These are an important part of the federal government's efforts to halt foreclosures. Basically, they involve mortgage lenders working clos...
Krugman, Soros and Roubini: how to fix the crisis
in Sox First, on May 26, 2009
...ul Krugman and Nouriel Roubini. Krugman says he is concerned about the long run solvency of the US Government, racking up massive a massive deficit to save the economy. It is a finely balanced thing,...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 4: Sunbeam Alpine Mk 1
in Classical Drives, on May 25, 2009
...to spoil the glamour of the car and its famous occupants.
So whenever I attend Vancouver's All British car show I immediately begin looking for an early Alpine and this year I wasn't disappoi...
National Venture Capital Association: Suggestions and Blind Spots
in TJ's Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...ing summed up the NVCA's suggestions: Mr. Doll asked that "both the private sector and the government address the breakdowns that have occurred within their respective systems," to solve...
British Airways axes first class: more to come?
in Sox First, on May 24, 2009
... a steep decline in passenger numbers. So it's not surprising to read the news report that british Airways has just got rid of first class. In hard times, there's less demand for first ...
Entering an Era of Virtual Currencies?
in Bizinformer, on May 23, 2009
...s about money are bleeding over into virtual worlds. Second Life closed its casinos rather than see government regulators invade their cyberworld. There have been other examples.
The issue of virtual...
Microsoft Shuts Off Windows Live Messenger IM For Users In Countries Embargoed By The US
in Wangtam, on May 22, 2009
...nswer netbook market with $500-$700 tablet - report
• U.S Government Launches Data.gov Open Government Initiative
• Analyst: An Apple tablet is coming to shake up netbook market
• Gmail Magic In...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 3: Rolls-Royce Touring Limousine
in Classical Drives, on May 22, 2009
...surrounded by Rolls-Royce "motor cars" of all years and types at Vancouver's 2009 All British show. Just imagine being next to dozens of fine automobiles purchased originally by the rich...
Tweeting Too Hard
in Wangtam, on May 21, 2009
...• Palm Pre to run $549 off-contract
• Open Source Developer Intends To Block Belgian Government From Using His Technology Over Tax Dispute
• Report: iPhone Applications Are Getting Cheaper
• Lo...
Merced County California Looking for Entrepreneurs
in TJ's Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...As unemployment rises and economic growth continues to decline or sit stagnant, many local governments are asking themselves how they can encourage and attract entrepreneurs. Among them, according to ...
The refi money is still flowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 21, 2009
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There's one benefit to the still slumping housing market: The government has consistently made moves that have resulted in lower mortgage interest rates.
This means that buyers who qualify f...
Will credit card bill stall mortgage foreclosures?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 20, 2009
...onth. That's the highest this rate has stood since RealtyTrac began keeping track in 1995.
The government, spurred on by Pres. Barack Obama, are now getting in on the act. Earlier this week, the ...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 2: The Elegant AC Ace
in Classical Drives, on May 20, 2009
...res, and Ford V-8 engines. That's why I was delighted to see this Ace at the 2009 Vancouver All British show. After all, they're scarce in numbers, especially in North America.
The manufactur...
US and China: the drug dealer-addict relationship
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
...eir dysfunctional relationship. The frequent flares of social unrest in China could spread, and the government could decide that its short-term problems take precedence over its long-term ones. It mig...
How bad is the housing market? That depends
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 19, 2009
...ld 458,000 new homes this year. This is the lowest amount of new residential construction since the government began keeping track of new homes in 1959.
This means it's still more than possible &...
Will federal mortgage loan assistance hurt your credit rating?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 18, 2009
...For homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments, the federal government's new Making Home Affordable program — which lets homeowners refinance their existing mortgage loans or mo...
Vancouver All British Show Highlight No. 1: Morgan Three-Wheeler
in Classical Drives, on May 18, 2009
...f course, makes them instantly recogniseable. The car in our photo was one of three at the 2009 All British show in Vancouver and though there were dozens of conventional Morgans parked nearby, I foun...
Bad retail figures expose recovery myth
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
... Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman warns that the US faces a decade of stagnation because of the US Government's wimpish "half-measures". Writing in Forbes , economist Nouriel Roubini ...
Hedge Fund Administrator of The Year
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on May 13, 2009
...nel included Dr Werner Frey, CEO of the European Securities Forum and Angela Knight, CEO of The British Bankers Association.
More about the awards
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Downturn easing without recovery
in Sox First, on May 12, 2009
...a long way off from having a robust recovery and that we can expect more losses. "The American government ... is betting on muddling through: the Fed's measures and government guarantees mean...
Gorton: LimeWire Is Secure
in P2P File Sharing, on May 11, 2009
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In response to a government investigation, Lime Group chairman Mark Gorton has sent a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform stating that LimeWire 5 is "th...
Packard Stars Among Vintage Cars, Here in My Own Backyard
in Classical Drives, on May 11, 2009
...nt to be strolling past row-upon-row of wonderful old cars, mostly of Detroit origin although a few British imports were on hand to provide variety. A really big show? Not at all, just a reminder that...
The 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China is Making China Visas Hard to Get
in Global Mobility Report, on May 10, 2009
...ompany so you can get a Z visa (employee). Three, and probably most important, is that the Chinese government will nearly always place politics and stability over economics. ...
GAO slams SEC
in Sox First, on May 9, 2009
...g him get away with his fraud for some time. It failed to do its job and protect investors. Now a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report shows us why that happened and how badly it was run u...
The Capri, Europe's Ford Mustang and BMW Beater
in Classical Drives, on May 8, 2009
...he Ford Capri! The handsome coupe was Europe's version of the Mustang, built from components of British Ford sedans, just as the former was constructed from Falcon part bins. This year marks the C...
Bankroll blues
in Sox First, on May 7, 2009
...he banks are in the political system and how close they are to politicians. Is it any wonder the US Government won't crack down on them? First comes its report showing that that the top 25 orig...
