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Is the arrow still pointing down for the housing industry?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 15, 2009
...l too darn depressing.
The Reuters story, which cited a report by Fitch Ratings, did have a bit of good news. It seems that pent-up demand for new housing is fairly strong. The spring home-selling se... ... just one year earlier. Besides, sales always pick up in March, April and May. There's really nothing unusual about that, despite what the real estate agents want you to believe.
I'm trying t...
Azure pricing announced
in The CIO Weblog, on July 15, 2009
... that will probably have to wait until after the service is rolled out commercially this fall.
One thing that Microsoft is doing absolutely right for enterprise customers is specifying aggressive Ser...
Samsung goes all telescopic
in The Digital TV Weblog, on July 14, 2009
... also reduce flexibility. Only 22 or 23" though, so certainly not a main TV replacement, but a good one for sitting in a bedroom or the like.... ...
Samsung have done something novel with the new SyncMaster 80 series; stuck them on telescopic stands! This enables them to go sit somewhere low and be viewed somewhere high; often negating the ne...
Suddenly more bullish on housing?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 14, 2009
...e of their homes would rise in the next year.
What accounts for this optimism? There has been some good housing news lately. Home sales rose during the Spring. But when you compare the number sales o... ...Maybe there is something to that old "American Dream," after all. How else to explain that even as the residential real estate industry suffers through a catastrophic slump, U.S. residents s...
An X-shaped recession
in Sox First, on July 14, 2009
...d no wage gain in June. Commentators say what's needed is another stimulus. But will it do any good? As Bill Clinton's secretary of Labor Robert Reich says in Salon , we should not be expec...
The $30 Fare War
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 14, 2009
...s up to 750 miles and $90 on longer routes. The prices, which don't include taxes and fees, are good for travel between Sept. 9 and Nov. 18. Will other airlines follow? We can only hope......
New LG Chocolate BL40 coming soon?
in The Smart PDA, on July 14, 2009
A video of the new LG Chocolate handset has been leaked on the web and it sure looks hot. The device is expected to be launched in coming months and it will come with the following impressive features:
Display: 4 inch 21:9 (800×344 pixels) anti-scratch glass screen
UI: 3G Adobe Flash UI support...
Pandora is Charging So Consider Aluratec Internet Radio
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 13, 2009
...nd the device really is plug and play. It contains its own micro-browser and launcher so that it is good to go when it is plugged in. I love Pandora, and I am not advocating leaving it behind, but you... ...ate or request your own stations, but with 13,000 choices to choose from, you are bound to find something you like.
The Internet Jukebox will retail for $39, and the device really is plug and play. I...
Rosé
in Celebrate Wine, on July 12, 2009
...y "dry" category, not sugary sweet, and the vast majority of Rosé wines offer a very good wine value for the money. The piece goes on to give 12 good examples of Rosés. Take a look...
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Samsung Pixon 12 coming to UK on 1st August
in The Smart PDA, on July 12, 2009
... Good news for the folks in UK as the Samsung Pixon 12 featuring a 12 Megapixel camera will be available on Phones4U starting August 1. It is available now for pre-order for £40 on an 18 or 24 mo...
Trend im Herbst: Rock Chick
in Das Schuh-Fashion-Blog, on July 12, 2009
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Ein großer Trend der Herbstkollektionen, die jetzt so langsam überall eintrudeln ist auf jeden Fall "Rock Chick". Im Schuhbereich bedeutet das vor allem: Hoch, Schwarz und mit Nieten oder Zipper. So gesehen bei Givenchy , die den Ankle Boot für den Herbst auch immer noch a...
Ok You're Right [50 Cent]
in Wangtam, on July 11, 2009
ok ok ok
ok ok ok *screwed*
ok ok ok
ok ok ok *screwed*
Hook:
when they talk about me, they say i be tripping
what they say about doesn't make me mad
i think they hating 'cause they see me when I'm rolling
man, i can't help it that they really doing bad
ok, alright (they sick)
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Create Zoho Creator Web Apps from Microsoft Access Database
in Wangtam, on July 10, 2009
...pot.com
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• Jolkona Foundation
• PCs Used in Korean DDoS Attacks May Self Destruct
• Unisys - ... ...e Casino Guide, Best Online Casinos
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If You LIKE the Clouds, You'll Love Google's Chrome OS (Maybe)
in Web 2.0, on July 10, 2009
...#39;s newly announced operating system.
The hype has been incredible. Search Engine Land has a good analysis of all the different opinions available. And the NY Times has one of the best availab... ... for a day, at the moment I still ahve applications. Will cloud based computing mean that I have nothing (or little) to do when the web or network is down?
Google's Chrome OS may not replace Wind...
Do you still have faith in Obama's stimulus plans?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 10, 2009
...9;s problems, especially its struggling economy, would require a long, hard slog. I knew, too, that things weren't magically going to get better because we had a new presidential administration.
...
Chrome OS: The Fight is Finally on for Microsoft and Google...
in Bizinformer, on July 10, 2009
... industry's insiders. But the two companies have been at war for a while now. Mashable has a good run down of the competition between the two companies.
Microsoft's efforts to get into the...
1954 Buick Skylark. More Beautiful Than a 48 Roadmaster?
in Classical Drives, on July 10, 2009
...9;s the fastback that really turns my crank). It was, and still is, one of my favorites. However my good friend and former test drive buddy Colin Hefferon checked me up on that, insisting the 54 Buick...
AMR: Oracle/Sun to 'Wreak Havoc' on Enterprise Software Market
in Java Entrepreneur, on July 9, 2009
...said AMR vice president Dennis Gaughan," Gage writes.
"If Dennis is right, and he has a good track record of being right, Oracle lawyers are already getting ready to go to the mattresses. ...
Why it matters if your neighbor's struggling to pay the mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 9, 2009
...en steps or windows.
You really don't want foreclosed homes on your block. And that means one thing: You don't want your neighbors, no matter how greedy or stupid you think they were, to los...
G8 squibs it on climate change
in Sox First, on July 9, 2009
...overty. Unless we get a deal that's truly global, it's not going to work. That's not a good sign for Copenhagen.... ...e-industrial levels by 2050 is heartening. But look between the lines and you'll see it's nothing to get excited about. First, we don't know how they will do it. Secondly and most import...
Introducing the ROKR ZN50
in The Smart PDA, on July 8, 2009
...high-end users but rather it is targeted for users who would like to own a stylish device with some good features. It is expected to be available in various countries in the fourth quarter of 2009.
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Let's Retire F1's Bernie and Max Before it's Too Late
in carzz.org, on July 8, 2009
...uggest that FIA president 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 Eccleston...
Magellan Maestro 4700 is the Navigator You are Searching For
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 7, 2009
...here I am going in the middle of nowhere. Which, when you think about it, is really when you need a good GPS unit.
The Magellan Maestro 4700 has some very intriguing features. It includes a beautiful...
China Restricts Virtual Currencies
in China Venture News, on July 6, 2009
...t. Second Life has a virtual currency called Linden Dollars. Linden Dollars can be earned for jobs, goods, and services in Second Life and exchanged for U.S. Dollars at a rate (at the moment) of abo...
Save On Car Insurance by Raising Your Deductible
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 6, 2009
... © nalilo
Car insurance is one thing that few people like to change. Once they get it, they often leave it alone. Unfortunately, this can mean that you are throwing some of your hard-earned mone...
Taxes on e-Commerce? States Giving it a Try...
in Bizinformer, on July 6, 2009
...Tennessee.
Not long ago the idea of taxing e-commerce was unthinkable. After all, e-Commerce was good for the economy. It was a small but growing section of the economy and taxing it might just brin...
Taking out a mortgage loan without going mad
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 6, 2009
...ce: Don't try to predict which way mortgage interest rates will go in the future. If you find a good rate that works for you, take it. Don't bet that rates will fall next week. They might just...
Another stimulus package
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
...d a blog entry saying that the appalling jobless figures in the United States were telling us one thing: that 19 months into this bad recession and the economic indicators are getting worse. So it&...
Giveaway: Samurai Helmet
in WebKinzBlog, on July 5, 2009
...his time, you can AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. Seriously, go nuts!
-Drawing will be held on Friday - good luck to everyone!...
已经确认 Windows 7 RTM 于本月 13 日完成
in Wangtam, on July 5, 2009
...h blog titan Michael Arrington's next big thing: Hardware
• Woman Shot in Apple Store at Clarendon's Market Common
• Employee Shot at Arlington Apple Store
• Authorize.net Goes Down, E-C...
The Month in Twitter - A Nobel Prize Coming?
in The Social Networking Weblog, on July 5, 2009
... Twitter World ( The Twitpocalypse is Near: Will Your Twitter Client Survive? ,) and then the next thing you know, Twitter is saving the world - or Iran, at least.
Bush Advisor: Twitter Founders Sh...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...ng can deliver, it's well worth it for companies to invest in their suppliers," he adds. A good start would be for buyers to educate their Chinese suppliers on the value of brands and how qua...
2009 Jewelry Sale at Ice.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 5, 2009
...Pearl & Onyx Sterling Silver Heart Bracelet
Understated and refined, pearls are the essence of good taste. Glowing white 6-7mm cultured freshwater button pearls are showcased in this lovely brace...
Why Do We Get Hangovers (and What to Do About It)
in Celebrate Wine, on July 5, 2009
...th, like most people I spend a little time wondering WHY it happens...
Douglas Green has a good explanation available for why hangovers happen. The biggest culprit? A toxin called congeners ...
On Swine Flu, Travel and Homeschooling
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 4, 2009
...hool holidays, so if he does fall sick, he would have to miss the first few days of classes. Not a good start into the term. I was chastising myself for not having considered these before I made the b...
Neverland's future: up for grabs
in Sox First, on July 4, 2009
...at's going to happen now with Neverland? It would have to be flogged. Here's why. The only thing that kept Michael Jackson from bankruptcy was his half ownership of the copyrights to The Beat...
Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009
The world's largest commercial satellite has been launched into earth orbit with the goal of providing mobile phone service to "dead zones" all across North America.
Owned by Reston, Va.-based TerreStar, the satellite is designed to pick up and relay signals from mobile phones.
...
2010 年 F1 规则展望
in Wangtam, on July 3, 2009
... Not Anymore
• Announcing The Social Way To Get Things Done: Zoho Projects 2.0
• A Single Command Install of Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu
• Google Blog Search Gets More Like Other Google Search Tools
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The Goldman Sachs-Rolling Stone slugfest
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
...from the discount window of the Federal Reserve. Some of this stuff is over the top but it's a good read. My only issue with the piece is that it ignores many of the villians who created the melt...
It's getting tougher to get a mortgage-broker license
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 2, 2009
...st-only loans and adjustable-rate mortgages with artificially low initial interest rates.
It's good, then, to see states such as Massachusetts being more vigilant. Of course, it would have been n... ...n ever dwindling people want to be mortgage brokers today. Maybe, then, it's an example of everything working out the way it's supposed to.
It's fairly obvious why there are fewer mortgag...
Powerful Toshiba TG01 Coming Soon!
in The Smart PDA, on July 2, 2009
...apdragon powered Windows Mobile Smartphone known as TG01, which was announced few months back? Well good news for TG01 fans as Toshiba will be holding an event on 9th July in London to launch the TG01...
Good News for Liberal Arts Majors - StarCraft Classes Now Available
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 2, 2009
... for playing an eleven year old RTS game, and you really want to kick some butt at it, then I have good news. Starcraft classes are available to you right now in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can le... ...ould only take you 6-8 hours. Heck, with the economy the way it is, you probably don't have anything else going on.
Craigslist via Crunchgear
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GM Stands For... General Mess. But PT Cruiser Cruises On
in carzz.org, on July 1, 2009
...ff who were capable of developing a world-class compact had they been given a chance.
Today's good news (thankfully there is some): The new Chrysler Group LLC has given the PT Cruiser a last-m...
Palm Pre Playstation Emulator coming soon
in The Smart PDA, on July 1, 2009
... Good news for Palm Pre users as ZodTTD, the hacking team behind the various gaming emulators for the iPhone is now working on a PlayStation emulator for the Palm Pre. According to ZodTTD, the emul...
Solar Vest is the Ugliest Good Idea I Have Ever Seen
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 1, 2009
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Sometimes good ideas are not worth it, no matter how well it may work. Decapitating someone to cure a nose bleed is effective and efficient, but it is a bad idea. This Solar Vest from Chinavision...
Madoff's tough spell
in Sox First, on July 1, 2009
...0 years is absurd under the guidelines under the sentencing statutes." Slate says there are good pragmatic and symbolic reasons for the sentence. "In cases where the accumulation of life ...
The Mother of all Dashboards
in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2009
... available as broadly as possible, and in as plain and understandable a format as can be managed. A good IT dashboard is a great tool for managing operations and justifying IT as an organization to th...
Live and On demand TV hit X360 in France
in The Wired Home Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...ler service here in the UK! The US has netflix.. french have Canal... Sky better bring us something good!... ...a similer service here in the UK! The US has netflix.. french have Canal... Sky better bring us something good!...
Europe Gets Universal Phone Charger Standard and I am Jealous
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 30, 2009
...ating at times. Korea gets the most fantastic cell phones, and Japan has mobile television on everything, and Europe is about to have a unified cell phone charging standard. I am absolutely jealous. M...
Why CEOs don't blog or Twitter
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
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Social networking might be booming but bosses don't twitter or blog. For good reason too. A new survey, published here , reveals that only two out of the top 100 chief executive officers in ... ...ers. Most have enough reputation problems and they do not need those magnified by people who have nothing better to do than go online and insult one another."
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Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
...ces and being remembered for being lawless is much more rewarding than being remembered for being a good citizen."...
The True Story of True Ventures
in Wangtam, on June 29, 2009
... | Cheap TV laptop ipod auctions - bid & win on Swoopo
• Summer of Social Good by Mashable
• EmbedVid.com :: Embed & Share Videos On Your Twitter Page
• VisitorContact - Contact Forms 2....
Durbin-Grassley, Indian Outsourcing, and the H-1B Visa
in Global Mobility Report, on June 29, 2009
...splacing a U.S. work after the visa holder returns to India. Opponents of the bill see the model as good for both U.S. and India business, and they fear a trade war will erupt if the Durbin-Grassley b...
Chianti Rufina
in Celebrate Wine, on June 29, 2009
...t;Cherry aromas and flavors that were both fresh and rich," according to Deb. (She includes a good recipe for meatballs that the chianti complements well.)
While the grape has been around for ce...
Explaining Page Rank
in The Search Engine Weblog, on June 29, 2009
...d take a look.
Matt provides one of the best explanations of page rank I've ever read. After a good look at how to think about page rank, Matt walks through a Q&A that touches on the differec...
Credit Scores and Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 29, 2009
... sysop
One way to get better car insurance rates and save money is to keep your credit score in good shape. For some time now, insurers have been looking at credit scores in order to determine rate...
Twenga: The New Shopping Search Engine
in Pretty Things, on June 29, 2009
...her bags and leather purses available. Off to a weekender or summer trip soon? You can also find good deals on hand luggages at Twenga. I tell you, this is a one-stop shop for bags!... ... Like getting your hands on pretty things... for pretty prices? Now, there's Twenga , an online "price search engine" that consolidates products from several online shops into just o...
Is Sony Really Flirting With PSP Phone
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 29, 2009
...to a development phase on the bastard love-child of the Sony PSP and a Sony Ericsson cell phone. No good will come from this.
According to the Nikkei article, Sony intends on competing directly with ... ...love the PS3. I know there are Xbox diehards, and Wii fanboys, but I honestly believe that Sony did things right with that piece of hardware. The quality of the PS3 is exactly why I am wondering why S...
Collabote with Wizehive
in Web 2.0, on June 29, 2009
...m to share.
I didn't look much at the different interfaces, but you can evidently get at this thing from Twitter, your cell phone, most email programs, etc. I suspect we'll hear more about Wi...
Undervalued or Not, the Yuan is Not Likely to Gain Much
in China Venture News, on June 29, 2009
...er it is undervalued or not. Keeping is touch with reality is important if you're going to make good policy and good financial decisions.
© upton
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Three US IPO Listings for Chinese Companies
in China Venture News, on June 28, 2009
...er and distributor of veterinary healthcare and medical care products.
Seeking Alpha provides a good bit of detail on the three companies.
© Ben+Sam
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国际学校对孩子好吗？
in Wangtam, on June 28, 2009
...不同国家的国际学校接受教育，他们甚至有自己的绰号，被称为"第三文化孩子"(TCK)。
"他们非常了解国际事务，当他们回到祖国，他们会碰到一点问题（许多人会这样），那是因为他们的想法要更多些，"普莱勒说。相比之下，没有同样经历的儿童可能会看起来很"土"。
那么，如果说这一更宽广的世界观既是这些孩子的福分，也是他们的一大负担，那么问题是：...
INQ1 wins Phone of the Year Award:
in The Smart PDA, on June 28, 2009
...the needs of consumers who seek a fun, affordable and connected experience."
So what's so good about this phone that has made it win so many awards? You might think that the INQ1 is a high-e...
Climate change: the lawyers' picnic
in Sox First, on June 27, 2009
...and other gases endanger the public health, will be tied up in the courts for the years ahead. One thing for sure: litigation is going to reshape the politics of climate change. A report from insure...
Giveaway: Series I Trading card bed
in WebKinzBlog, on June 27, 2009
...u can AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. Seriously, go nuts!
-Drawing will be held on late night Tuesday - good luck to everyone!...
Dragging out the foreclosure mess
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 26, 2009
...of their homes. They may not be living in them, but they have to mow the lawn and keep the house in good condition. They have to make sure the house is secure.
And all the while, they know the house,...
Madoff's jail survival guide
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
... No more chauffeured luxury car trips for her. Still, Madoff's victims would say that's too good for her. They would say she should spent the rest of her life eating at soup kitchens....
Windows 7 Pre Orders Begin Today Deep Discounts Available
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 26, 2009
...ot be discounted... yet. $50 dollars for what is undeniably a fabulous operating system is a pretty good deal, but it was obvious that they would have to price competitively because Apple's OS X S...
Elevator pitch for the social enterprise
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 25, 2009
...cial support, you should be able to transmit your key messages clearly in a short time. Here coes a good example for an HIV-related organization in Africa:
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Lots of changes rolled out yesterday!
in WebKinzBlog, on June 25, 2009
...aily Activities are now starting at 9am since it is summertime and they'll run until 11pm. More goodies and games for all!
— Say goodbye to some old long standing exclusives like the Blue W... ...two (moped and table) were two of my least favorite exclusives so saying Adios to them is a welcome thing!
— When you toss out of the old, you gotta bring in some new so replacing them will be ...
