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Transforming social housing in Africa
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 10, 2009
...JHC) in 1996. According to INSEAD, the company is an urban regeneration agency that operates in the poorer areas of Johannesburg. Its work includes tackling slums, carrying out refurbishments and conv...
Things I Should Have Blogged About...
in Bizinformer, on March 10, 2009
... of weeks, five BusinessWeek articles stand out that at least deserved a mention. So here they are, getting just that (a mention):
Most recently, Economists Rush to Disagree About Crisis Solutions ... ...sis Solutions , on March 8th. Will the Sitmulus Plan make things better or worse, make us richer or poorer? My crystal ball is broken. It's amazing how many people out there think that theirs is i...
Who's next in the bail-out bonanza?
in Sox First, on November 28, 2008
... giant of world banking, Citigroup. The international bourgeoisie is to be gutted. Many are already poorer for it. But the banks need more." If that's right, we are likely to see most, if no...
One Version of How the Meltdown Happened
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 20, 2008
...well to do people. Many economists, including me, explained that it was not at all surprising that poorer, less credit worthy people were often turned down for credit. That's how credit is suppose...
Discounted holidays for redundant bankers
in Wandalust, on October 14, 2008
... know of any gladiator job vacancies in your area?
The fact is that we'll all probably end up poorer as a result of the irresponsible lending by banks and the tax payers money being poured in to ...
Another MMO bites the dust
in PCGamers Blog, on August 5, 2008
...and expensive development, the sales on release were poor, the number of long term subscribers even poorer, and the company's odd attempts at changing the business model even poorer still. It is u...
Can't buy me love?
in Sox First, on April 17, 2008
...ation surveys show that among Western industrial nations, the richer states are no happier than the poorer ones. But now a new study suggests money does buy happiness, according to a New York Times ...
In China, You're Richer When You're Poorer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 25, 2008
Interesting post at The Wealth Report on China's suspicion of the wealthy, and how being rich can help you lose friends and put your life in danger. Here's the story of self-made entrepreneur Niu Gensheng:
It's a story straight out of the American millionaire playbook: the rise t...
The Insurance Status-Cancer Outcome Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 20, 2007
...evidence that lack of adequate health insurance coverage is associated with less access to care and poorer outcomes for cancer patients.
The report finds the uninsured are less likely to receive rec...
Risk of Severe Metastatic Breast Cancer-related Pain, Higher in Non-Caucasians
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2007
...f the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and colleagues found that non-whites experience poorer pain control among women with metastatic breast cancer.
Studies indicate that chroni...
If You're Going to S.F.
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 22, 2007
...lishment in both of Haight's neighborhoods.
Today, Haight-Fillmore is more dangerous and poorer than its neighbor. Still, there is a lot to see and do and, well, eat. Lower Haight is known ...
Poor Housing Conditions Contribute to Risk of Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 14, 2007
...y be related to lead. Lead is associated with the development of diabetes, and we know that in some poorer housing conditions, there's likely to be lead exposure. But it also could be related to o...
ED Pills Don't Solve All Erectile Problems
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2007
... aspects, men with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer a range of problems such as significantly poorer self esteem, sense of masculinity, sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction.
This stu...
Project Playlist: Straddling the Line
in Digital Music - The Future, on July 6, 2007
... download the file. Just copy and past the URL into your browser. Now it's a less efficient and poorer user experience than using P2P software. But it does work as I can personally attest.
...
Project Playlist: Straddling the Line
in P2P File Sharing, on July 6, 2007
... download the file. Just copy and past the URL into your browser. Now it's a less efficient and poorer user experience than using P2P software. But it does work as I can personally attest.
...
Vodafone: Breaking the Mobile Web
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 6, 2007
...r has a poorer experience than what I designed. As The Guardian puts it : But its partners are not getting any of the £7.50 a month that Vodafone gets from its customers, even though it is their cont... ... site, whilst my own ads (which happen to pay for the site) get Stripped , and the user has a poorer experience than what I designed. As The Guardian puts it : But its partners are not getting ...
Are Elite Colleges "Engines of Social Mobility"?
in The Universities Weblog, on May 30, 2007
... of students at top colleges come from the top socioeconomic quartile, with only one-tenth from the poorer half and 3 percent from the bottom quartile.
"We want talent from across all divides, w...
Losing Out Due to Financial Laziness
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 16, 2007
...eturn on that checking account by changing to our XYZ SuperMoney Account. Right now you're only getting one and a quarter percent interest."
WHAT? One and a quarter percent? I had been assum... ...s story :
...some folks do make money mistakes that cost them dearly. Those people, who tend to be poorer and less well educated, end up "subsidizing" the more well-to-do by overpaying for ...
First 60 minutes of Ischemic Stroke is Crucial, IV Clot-Busting Drug is Best Intervention
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...ble treatment because 'time is brain.'
For every minute that goes by, the likelihood of a poorer outcome increases."
In lieu of the updated AHA/ASA guideline, hospitals should develop...
Man Loses £16,000
in The Dating Weblog, on April 19, 2007
...BBC -- Apr 17 -- A 48-year-old Kent man is £16,000 poorer after falling in love with two women over the internet and waiting at airports five times for them to turn up in the UK. He struck up a relati...
Wireless Vulnerabilities Found at IRS Offices
in The Wireless Weblog, on April 18, 2007
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Your taxes are filed, you've paid what you owe, you're feeling poorer than you did before the 17th -- but at least your data is secure, right?
Wrong.
According to the AP , a recent a...
I Will Pay Money To Make You Poorer
in Businesspundit, on April 12, 2007
Actually I wouldn't, because I like to see people be successful. But one study shows that many people will harm themselves economically in order to harm the wealthy in the same way. It all has to do with improving relative status.
Participants in laboratory games are often willing to alte...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depression and Inflammation
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 2, 2007
...n as to how people respond to depression and stress.
The data suggest that higher depression and a poorer diet in terms of omega-3 can work together to promote inflammation. People who are depressed ...
How Do You Know If You're Rich or Poor?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 30, 2007
...household net worth is $93,000, you're smack dab in the middle, richer than half of households, poorer than the other half. That sounds about right. What's interesting is that 8 percent of hou...
Tips to Turn Any Simple Home Business into a Lucrative Business (Part II)
in Home Based Business, on February 16, 2007
...ime fully to what you do best. If you have a home based traveling agency and your expertise lies in getting clients to book trips, hire someone to handle the financial and technical side of the busine... ...ses.
Tip #3 Don't Be Afraid of the Goliaths in the Industry
Granted, you're smaller and poorer than a church mouse compared to your biggest competitors. But that doesn't mean you shoul...
Does Weather Affect Your Earning Potential?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on February 15, 2007
... it's not snowing, it's often cold, which means at least a coat, maybe gloves and/or a hat. Getting these things on takes extra time, and if you misplace a glove, you can really waste a lot of... ...uld point to poor Mississippi towns that can't compete financially with New York City.
I feel poorer sitting here in the 15 degree weather, but maybe I'm just depressed.
...
Women with Migraines at Higher Risk of Depression
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 11, 2007
... depression, psychiatric disease such as depression complicates headache management and can lead to poorer outcomes for headache management."
Based on these findings, new studies are underway t...
Public Universities Seek Elite Status
in The Universities Weblog, on December 21, 2006
...rs. Tuitions rise to fund more amenities. A country club atmosphere begins to develop, discouraging poorer students from applying. Eventually, State U becomes an Ivy wannabe.
Or so the story goes. Le...
Type 1 Diabetics May Experience Bone Weakening
in Daily Diabetic, on December 11, 2006
...ntent."
Annual gains in bone mineral content were lower in diabetics, and this was related to poorer control of blood glucose levels. However, whole body muscle mass was greater, the team found....
Brazil is going all out on Biofuels
in IfEnergy, on October 31, 2006
...reat impact on the economy as more petroleum is displaced and will produce jobs and services in the poorer areas of the country. Read more here.
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Should There Be An Extra Tax On Successful Entrepreneurs?
in Businesspundit, on October 30, 2006
...ure efficiency result enhances equity as well, since richer low-type entrepreneurs are swapped with poorer high- and low-type workers as a result of the policy. I didn't investigate all the math i...
The ultimate lashes - surgery needed
in Are you a beauty?, on October 27, 2006
...9;s a joke saying: Why do women make themselves prettier using makeup and clothes? Because men have poorer brains than eyesight. :)
I for one am always on the lookout for new, better and more promisi...
Diabetics At Higher Risk For Depression
in Daily Diabetic, on October 24, 2006
...abetes UK, said: " people with diabetes who have depression are also more likely to have poorer blood glucose management, leaving them at increased risk of long-term complications such as h...
Interview with Lord Michael Hastings
in Sox First, on October 13, 2006
This week, I had a chat with Lord Michael hastings , the former journalist turned activist who works as KPMG's international director of corporate citizenship, when he is not sitting in the House of Lords in London. A champion of corporate social responsibility, Lord Hastings spent 12...
Early Decision Debate Rages On
in The Universities Weblog, on September 24, 2006
...ly early decision - "structurally" discriminates against disadvantaged students. They say poorer families won't risk committing to one school without seeing what kind of financial aid th...
Intel's Amazonian Adventure
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 22, 2006
...is being considered as a way to avoid digging trenches and laying cable in hostile environments and poorer nations."
"We've been blessed with this project," says Parintins mayor...
Buy shares spam
in I got Spam?!, on September 13, 2006
...'share-tip' and a twenty line Mambo -jumbo underneath. If the spammer sending this is getting paid by mail, then I get it, but if he earns a living by getting a percentage of sells, than... ... by mail, then I get it, but if he earns a living by getting a percentage of sells, than he must be poorer than a Chinese peasant.
These poorly written spam e-mails don't offer any additional inf...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 8
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 5, 2006
...to poor industry performance:
"...our business is concentrated in lines that have experienced poorer-than-average results during the past several years, and that circumstance has begun to subdue...
Chronic Anger and Hostility Increase Decline In Lung and Immunity Power
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 4, 2006
...the start of the study varied according to their initial levels of hostility.
It was significantly poorer among those men deemed to exhibit high levels of anger and hostility compared with those who ...
Underlying Principle of Business: Create Value
in Small Business Unplugged, on August 28, 2006
...lth or abundance is created. Sure you have the customers money and they have your product - and are poorer as a result - unless you influence, improve, or help your customer solve an important problem...
Kids in Need - Books in Deed
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 15, 2006
...s in Deed is a nonprofit started by writer Julianna Baggott to help get books to children living in poorer areas of Florida.
Here's what Julianna wrote to Dan about the new nonprofit:
Kids in ...
Is VoIP Call Quality Getting Poorer?
in The VoIP Weblog, on July 26, 2006
...ional phones but a new study has gone ahead and suggested that the voice quality of VoIP service is getting poorer.
As per the data gathered from TestYourVoip.com it was found that the call quality ... ...ones but a new study has gone ahead and suggested that the voice quality of VoIP service is getting poorer.
As per the data gathered from TestYourVoip.com it was found that the call quality of VoIP ...
More Money May Equal More Sleep
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2006
... If you ever thought wealthy people with high powered jobs were getting less sleep than the average person, you might want to think again. According to CNN.com , Dr. Diane S. Lauderdale and her col... ...ts of 669 adults in the Chicago area, comparing them by race and gender. The researchers found that poorer people tend to get less sleep.
Dr. Lauderdale and her colleagues monitored the sleep habit...
Qtrax: legal songs, but little else
in Digital Music - The Future, on June 20, 2006
...mer P2P experience.
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> Music filtering typically results in a significantly poorer customer experience in program download and performance.
> Music filtering is imperfect a...
Qtrax: legal songs, but little else
in P2P File Sharing, on June 20, 2006
...mer P2P experience.
Good
> None
Bad
> Music filtering typically results in a significantly poorer customer experience in program download and performance.
> Music filtering is imperfect a...
Obesity May Lead to Acute Liver Failure
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 9, 2006
...ot appear more prevalent in ALF cases, patients who are obese or morbidly obese have significantly poorer outcomes with ALF.
Read more at Science Daily .
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Exposure to Violence Increases Asthma Risks?
in Allergies, on May 31, 2006
...uggest that the stress caused by environmental exposure to violence is significantly linked to both poorer lung function in children and asthma exacerbations. There is some speculation about pl...
Now It's Easy To Get Into College...If You Can Afford It
in The Universities Weblog, on March 2, 2006
...nts are equally qualified, but only one can afford a consultant, does this leave any chance for the poorer student to realize their dream of attending their top-choice school?
What do you think? Woul...
WiBro Heading to Italy
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 31, 2006
...at additional deployment does happen, it'll be aimed at bringing Internet access to Italy's poorer rural areas. The deployment at the Olympics will be the first large-scale demonstration of W...
Longer Range and Metal Tolerance with New HF Tags
in The RFID Weblog, on January 9, 2006
...s) and potentially cheaper, or so it is argued, because the antenna on the tag can be cruder and of poorer conductivity and still work well.
The large tag option Others go for large HF tags and mor...
Sunday Feature: Chelsea as Sparta Prague, or is it Real Madrid?
in The Soccer Weblog, on January 8, 2006
...orld's richest league into the kind of predictable title race usually reserved for Europe's poorer nations ." And yet, predictions of the Blues' downfall have already started, even t...
Business Schools Chase Rankings, Reduce Quality
in The Universities Weblog, on August 9, 2005
...nt."
An overrreliance on rankings also distorts the M.B.A. curriculum, it says, and leads to poorer quality in programs for undergraduates, other graduate students, and Ph.D. candidates.
You...
The Effects of Posters and Lurkers on Product Reviews
in Businesspundit, on August 2, 2005
... lack of accountability that is inherent in a non-public decision cause less analysis and therefore poorer judgement?...
Affirmative Action for Less-Affluent Students
in The Universities Weblog, on April 29, 2005
...omic rungs don't populate elite colleges in great numbers. But that's particularly true for poorer white kids, who don't benefit from affirmative action, traditionally designed to promote ...
Online Personals Sites Customer Experience Ranking
in The Dating Weblog, on February 21, 2005
...h other members," said Dr. Bonny Brown .
The best sites were well organized and easy to use. Poorer sites
were cluttered with ads or heavy text. 83% of start at a search
engine. A clear advanta...
Do Marketers Understand the Aging Population Shift?
in Businesspundit, on January 7, 2005
...every year and now control more than 77 percent of U.S. wealth, while the 18- to 34-year-old set is getting statistically poorer, with unemployment and single-parent families both on the rise.
Why, t... ...trol more than 77 percent of U.S. wealth, while the 18- to 34-year-old set is getting statistically poorer, with unemployment and single-parent families both on the rise.
Why, then, are so many marke...
Problems With Prosperity
in Businesspundit, on June 6, 2004
...omething else with it - obesity .
Around the globe , obesity has become a problem for many poorer women in most countries with upper-middle income national economies and even some with lower-...
it's the competition
in TJ's Weblog, on April 19, 2004
...trepreneurship and the following increased competition are a key to let any economy (but especially poorer ones) thrive. But McKinsey surely has better data:
"At the McKinsey Global Institute (...
Too Much Money
in Businesspundit, on March 23, 2004
...isease, for instance---now account for an estimated 9 percent of U.S. health spending. When we were poorer, obesity was not a big problem.
The supposed villains here are fast-food restaurants and foo...
the digital divide
in TJ's Weblog, on February 6, 2004
...ould expect poor countries to have fewer telephones and computers per head, simply because they are poorer. And phones and computers are routinely shared between many users in developing countries. Mo...
The Narrow View of Globophobia
in Businesspundit, on November 17, 2003
...row in the four classic Asian Tigers, and you've got more than three-quarters of the total. The poorer countries of Europe are home to less than 1 percent of US foreign investment, and China, even...
FreeWill, Luck, and Income Inequality
in Businesspundit, on September 29, 2003
...ople be valued by how hard they work, or how important their work is to society? I only ask because poorer people that I know often complain that they should earn more because they work hard.
UPDATE:...
Income Inequality
in Businesspundit, on June 18, 2003
...tually harms them). It is why the left prefers places like cuba where the richest citizen is poorer than the poorest citizen in the US, but the difference between the richest and poorest (excep...