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Unemployment and the failed stimulus
in Sox First, on November 7, 2009
Back in January, US unemployment was sitting at 7.2% and commentators were saying a stimulus package would fix everything. It hasn't. The latest appalling figures show that US unemployment has hit 10.2%, a 26-year high. Worse still, the total unemployment figure including people who have ei...
The psychology of climate change
in Sox First, on November 6, 2009
Why is it that we struggle to get change their lifestyles to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Maybe it has something to do with the psychology of climate change. New Scientist has some fascinating research showing that people really want to belong, they don't want to too different f...
Seen that? - Nano Designs Beyond your iPod
in Pretty Things, on November 1, 2009
Nano Designs Beyond your iPod at Pretty Things I must admit, when I received an email from Cristina Visco, owner and designer of Nano Designs, based on the name alone I assumed that someone made a series of accessories for Apple's Nano. Obviou...
Seen that? - House Cleaning Business, Cheap Way to Start Earning Big
in Home Based Business, on November 1, 2009
House Cleaning Business, Cheap Way to Start Earning Big at Home Based Business You don't need to have much money to start a lasting profitable home business. Those in the residential house cleaning services business would surely agree. If you ...
Seen that? - Live at the Bike
in Internet Poker, on October 31, 2009
Live at the Bike at Internet Poker For those poker diehards who cant get enough of poker on tv, you can now get live poker televised to your computer. Live at the Bike, shows a live no limit poker game direct from the Bicycle Club in Bell Gardens,...
Seen that? - Ever Wonder How Much a Casino Makes
in The Gambling Weblog, on October 31, 2009
Ever Wonder How Much a Casino Makes at The Gambling Weblog How much does that casino rake in? Its one of those questions that everybody loves to ask - and no-one really has an answer for. But thanks to an investment prospectus recently published...
Alcoa and RUSNANO Sign Memorandum of Understanding
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 31, 2009
© AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker
Alcoa and RUSNANO have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore ways of using nanotechnology in the aluminum industry, specifically for offshore oil and gas drilling, high-efficiency power transmission, next-generation lighting, energy-efficient ...
Novel Antifungal Protein from Pumpkin Rinds
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2009
© Tambako the Jaguar Scientists have identified antimicrobial proteins from pumpkin rinds that can inhibit the growth of microbes, including Candida albicans which causes vaginal yeast infections, diaper rash in infants, and other health problems. From the abstract of the study published...
Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen
in Allergies, on October 29, 2009
Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen at Allergies A niece of mine has a very high sensitivity to peanut allergens. She doesn't have to ingest peanuts herself to manifest allergic reactions; if I eat peanuts, and touch her without washing m...
Cap & Trade 101
in IfEnergy, on October 28, 2009
© James Jordan
The fact that you're reading this blog at all tells me that you're probably at least a little familiar with Cap & Trade. But just in case you have problems explaining it to other people, or in case you have friends who don't know about it, VentureBeat recently published...
Now go for Green RFID Tags: It’s Biodegradable
in The RFID Weblog, on October 28, 2009
The world is going green and so are the RFID tags. Smartrac is developing a new set of passive RFID tags which will be totally biodegradable after use. It is expected to cut down on tonnes of waste being generated each year and save Mother Earth from further degradation.
These new set of tags w...
Fewer Americans believe in climate change
in Sox First, on October 23, 2009
In the lead up to Copenhagen, pressure is mounting on the Untied States to take a stand on global warming instead of doing the usual and digging its heels. Writing in The Guardian , Jeffrey Sachs says US dependence on coal stands in the way of getting any sort of traction at Copenhagen. "T...
Für den Golfplatz - individuelle Fleece Jacken bedrucken
in Eagleparbirdie, on 23.10.09
Golf ist in erster Linie Sport. Und das soll auch so bleiben. Doch wenn wir mal ehrlich sind, dann achten die meisten von uns schon auch auf das passende Golf -Outfit. Kleider machen nun einmal Leute - ein Satz, der natürlich auch auf dem Green gilt.
Wer keine Lust auf die immergleichen Gol...
Apple 推出新款 21.5/27 英寸 iMac
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-21
今天，Apple 更新了不少产品，首先就是新款的 21.5/27 英寸 iMac，新的四款基本型如下：
21.5-inch iMac (MSRP of $1199)
• 21.5-inch LED backlit screen with 1920×1080 resolution (16:9)
• 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM
• 500GB hard drive (7200RPM SATA)
• Slot-loading DVD burner
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M gra...
Seen that? - Woman Becomes Her Own Winery
in Celebrate Wine, on October 20, 2009
Woman Becomes Her Own Winery at Celebrate Wine I can't tell you how many times I've fantasized about having my own winery. I've envisioned myself walking through my vineyard selecting the perfect grapes for my perfect wine. One woman i...
Surf Sweets: Healthier and Allergy Friendly Halloween Sweets
in Allergies, on October 20, 2009
Looking for more halloween treats to give away this Halloween? Here's a healthier option: Surf Sweets gummy candies and jelly beans.
Surf Sweets candies are gluten free, casein free and allergy friendly, meaning that they contain none of the most common food allergens (wheat, dairy, peanuts...
Goodbye Long and Low, Hello Function
in Classical Drives, on October 19, 2009
The other day I was looking through a back copy of Collectible Automobile magazine and came upon an article about the 1957 Chrysler cars. In his story author Jeffrey E. Godshall recalled "...a bold new line of cars whose soaring fins and low roofs made everything else on the road look like ye...
Green Halloween: What to Give Out Instead of Candy
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 18, 2009
Halloween is an occasion that is traditionally associated with candy, lots and lots of candy. But really, does it have to be? I know my kids get more fun out of the the activities like treat o'treating, pumpkin carving, costumes and the like. The candies being just the "necessary evil". So I won...
Illegal Alien Halloween Costume
in Global Mobility Report, on October 17, 2009
This falls in the category of "Things That Make You Go ... hmmmmm."
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that giant retailer Target has apologized for a Halloween costume that includes a space alien mask and an orange prison jumpsuit marked with the words "Illegal Alien."
The costu...
LG GD510 Pop Phone launched
in The Smart PDA, on October 13, 2009
LG has launched an eco-friendly device known as the GD510 or the Pop. It adheres to the European Union’s RoHS requirements and is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), BFR (brominated flame retardants) and CFR (chlorinated flame retardants) free materials.
The device allows solar charging using ...
Soros invests $1 billion in clean energy
in Sox First, on October 13, 2009
In September last year, I did a blog entry looking at the green technology boom. In that blog, I was looking at the prospect of green investment making the investment in the Internet look like small change. There's a good reason for that. Just as the Great Depression gave rise to businesses...
Forza Motorsport 3 中车款全列表
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-13
2008 Acura #15 Lowe's Fernandez ARX-01b
2008 Acura #26 Andretti-Green Racing ARX-01b
2002 Acura #42 Realtime Racing NSX
2008 Acura #66 de Ferran Mortorsports ARX-01b
2009 Acura #66 de Ferran Mortorsports ARX-02a
2005 Acura NSX
2002 Acura RSX Type-S
2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2009 Alfa Ro...
Greentech Sees Venture Capital Growth
in TJ's Weblog, on October 11, 2009
© Jimmy_Joe
Renewable Energy World is reporting that venture capital investment is on the upswing - at least in the green technology sector of the economy.
Third quarter numbers are out, and they're encouraging for both VC's and the greentech sector. Q1 this year saw 59 deals wo...
The US Chamber of Commerce Faces a Meltdown
in Bizinformer, on October 11, 2009
When the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently took a strong stance against federal policy and legislative proposals to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, several companies left the Chamber in protest. The event has brought scrutiny to bear on the Chamber’s president, Tom Donohue.
A number of ...
Abu Dhabi Looks to Become Alternative Energy Hub
in IfEnergy, on October 6, 2009
© Panoramas
GreenBeat is reporting that Abu Dhabi is preparing for a bid to become a world hub for alternative energy. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned energy company, announced over the weekend that it will be raising between $300 and $600 million to start construction on Masdar City,...
Seen that? - Loremo on the Edge
in IfEnergy, on October 6, 2009
Loremo on the Edge at IfEnergy German Loremo AG (Munich) introduced their ultra efficient car at the 76th annual Motor Show 2006 in Geneva last month, the Loremo. Geneva Motor Show Founded in 2000, this new company developed a light-weight passeng...
Urlaub - Strände in verschiedenen Farben
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 03.10.09
© mikebaird
Eigentlich ist die Farbenlehre eines Urlaubs ja recht einfach: die Sonne ist rot oder golden, die Palmen grün, das Meer ist blau und der Strand ist weiß. Oder pink? Oder schwarz? Oder grün? Ja, Sie haben richtig gelesen: hinsichtlich der Farbe des Sandes hält Mutter Natur jede Men...
The Green Shadow
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
© seier+seier+seier
In a recent article , Business Green magazine questions the west's asserted reduction in greenhouse gases, citing the fact that manufacturing (a large cause of such emissions) has moved from western countries, such as the US and UK to developing nations such as China.
...
The Green Shadow
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
© seier+seier+seier
In a recent article , Business Green magazine questions the west's asserted reduction in greenhouse gases, citing the fact that manufacturing (a large cause of such emissions) has moved from western countries, such as the US and UK to developing nations such as China.
...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
© seier+seier+seier
In a recent article , Business Green magazine questions the west's asserted reduction in greenhouse gases, citing the fact that manufacturing (a large cause of such emissions) has moved from western countries, such as the US and UK to developing nations such as China.
...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
© seier+seier+seier
In a recent article , Business Green magazine questions the west's asserted reduction in greenhouse gases, citing the fact that manufacturing (a large cause of such emissions) has moved from western countries, such as the US and UK to developing nations such as China.
...
The Green Illusion
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 3, 2009
© seier+seier+seier
In a recent article , Business Green magazine questions the west's asserted reduction in greenhouse gases, citing the fact that manufacturing (a large cause of such emissions) has moved from western countries, such as the US and UK to developing nations such as China.
...
Seen that? - My Gems
in WebKinzBlog, on October 2, 2009
My Gems at WebKinzBlog *we need to update this since we have our first crown of wonder done (see way below) total hayley has: 29 how many hayley needs: 1 percentage done: 97% We need one top level gems for Red (Red Ruby Heart in Muzzle Mouth) colo...
Seen that? - Kansas City Guard Will Shields retires
in End Zone Buzz, on October 2, 2009
Kansas City Guard Will Shields retires at End Zone Buzz Courtesy "Will to Succeed" Foundation Will Shields is by many standards the best offensive guard in the history of the National Football League. This may seem like hyperbole, but if...
Seen that? - Beautiful Golf. Beautiful Price
in Eagle Par Birdie, on October 2, 2009
Beautiful Golf. Beautiful Price at Eagle Par Birdie What's the one thing that golfers love most? I would argue it's discovering a great course at a great price. What if I told you there was an entire province in Canada filled with great co...
Seen that? - Can Purple Be the New Black
in Pretty Things, on October 2, 2009
Can Purple Be the New Black at Pretty Things So a couple of years ago, I remember walking by a series of windows in Macy's and they boasted that the pea green color was the new black - I was skeptical but there were a lot of ways that I saw gr...
mettez plusieurs voitures dans une seule avec l'autopartage
in Location de Voitures Blog, on octobre 2, 2009
© modomatic
Autopartage et train font bon ménage, mais autopartage et location aussi. Voilà ce que l'on peut apprendre à la lecture du Figaro du 21 septembre qui présente deux initiatives récentes qui vont dans le sens de l'autopartage : celle de la SNCF, via le réseau parisien de...
微软正式发布 Microsoft Security Essentials
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-01
微软今日正式发布免费的防病毒软件 Microsoft Security Essentials。Microsoft Security Essentials 可以防御运行 Windows XP、Vista 和Windows 7 电脑中的病毒、间谍软件、rootkits 和木马。
Microsoft Security Essentials 是微软 Windows Live OneCare 的替代产品。微软对 MSE 的定位是反病毒、反间谍件程序，比商业杀毒软件的成本低、占用磁盘空间少。
Windows 业务部门经理 Ben Green 表示，Microsoft Security Essen...
Unicom says to sell iPhones in China from October
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-30
• Unicom says to sell iPhones in China from October
• Nokia Acquires Dopplr
• WaPo's Social Media Guidelines Paint Staff Into Virtual Corner; Full Text of Guidelines
• Square Enix Japan To Cut 200 to 300 Jobs
• Zoho Projects : All Task Lists View and Few Enhancements
• AP Stylebook iP...
Auch für die Driving Range: Außenleuchten bestellen
in Eagleparbirdie, on 29.09.09
Mehr und mehr Menschen bringen das nötige Kleingeld auf und bauen sich einen eigenen Golfplatz. Doch auch, wenn es nicht für eine komplette Anlage ausreicht: eine Driving Range, an der Abschläge geübt werden können, macht auch in einem nicht so großen Garten Spaß.
Wer auch im Dunkeln seinem Ho...
美国南方洪水泛滥
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-28
• 美国南方洪水泛滥
• fwisp - Discover and Share Business, Economy, Finance News, Articles and Videos
• Scumlabs - Free flash games
• Rentoni
• Hasselblad launches 60-megapixel H4D camera
• Tweetiator
• OtherPage
• Let's Kill The CPM
• Bigola Multi Search
• Microsoft: Google Chrome Fra...
Fisker Plans to Make a Profit on Electric Cars
in IfEnergy, on September 24, 2009
Electric car maker Fisker has put a date on its plans to turn a profit: 2011. Fisker Automotive, prime Tesla Motors competitor and maker of the luxury plug-in hybrid vehicle known as the Karma, has announced plans to sell 15,000 cars and apply for government funds in order to hit profitability by ...
Rice and Alberta to Collaborate on Green Energy
in Nanotechbuzz, on September 23, 2009
© eflon
Rice University and the Alberta, Canada have announced plans to collaborate on green energy production through nanotechnology.
"Under the agreement, Rice's Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology will join forces with nanoAlberta, part of Al...
魔鬼辞典之金融危机
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-23
随着金融危机从"狼来了"变成活生生的磨难，金融业的一些特有隐语也进入到了日常对话中。对于不熟悉华尔街这个小圈子的人来说，这种出乎意料的变化可能让他们不快。
安布罗斯•比尔斯(Ambrose Bierce)在1906年出版的魔鬼辞典《愤世嫉俗者词汇手册》(The Cynic's Word Book)中对当时的政治和文化用语给出了独出心裁的解释。按照这种精神，《华尔街日报》也在雷曼兄弟(Lehman Brothers)倒闭一周年之际编写了一个缩写词、新词和滥用词入门手册，这些词可以让人通俗、形像地了解雷曼倒闭给世人留下的烂摊子。
AAA，名词，废词。一种修辞工...
Golf - private Anlagen im Trend
in Eagleparbirdie, on 18.09.09
© zehrtd
Wenn ich nicht hier bin, bin ich auf´m Sonnendeck - so sang es einst der Kölner Musiker Peterlicht und ich habe mich immer gefragt, ob das Sonnendeck wohl Teil des Peterlichtschen Anwesens ist. Würde man "Sonnendeck" einfach mit "Golfplatz" ersetzen, so lautete ...
The Pros & Cons of Technology
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on September 16, 2009
© cdogstar
Sometimes, its hard to make up your mind about technology. Is it more of a help, or a hindrance? Recently, I pulled out an old-school notebook and drew a pros and cons chart. Here's what I've come up with so far:
Pros:
1. No wait time: communication is faster than every...
If the Future is Electric, BMW Knows the Way
in carzz.org, on September 16, 2009
BMW has been one of several manufacturers showing a reluctance to accept electric power as the prime motivator of its future automobiles. With its tradition of high-performance engines that's perhaps understandable. Now it appears the German company has seen the green, for it revealed at th...
California's Alternative Energy Bill
in IfEnergy, on September 15, 2009
© mhall209
An alternative energy Bill finally passed the California state legislature. GreenBeat describes the bill. It sets as goal of seeing 33% of California's energy come from renewable sources by 2020. Opponents of the bill, SB 14, say it will require pricey construction of new ...
Professional Lawn and Landscape Services
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 12, 2009
© Janet 59 Now that summer is over, you'll probably need as much time on lawn care to keep that piece of green ready for the coming season change. It involves much more than just clearing the lawn of fallen leaves, y'know. Bushes and trees need to be trimmed, perhaps some plants re-po...
IFA zeigt neue CIO -Trends
in Das CIO Weblog, on 11.09.09
© art_es_anna
Das eine vorweg: natürlich sind die Geräte, die auf der Internationalen Funkausstellung (IFA) gezeigt werden nicht nur aber eben in erster Linie für ITler und CIO gedacht. Und netterweise hat sich CIO.de die Mühe gemacht, die neuesten Trends aufzuspüren und vorzustellen.
In e...
Steve Jobs is Back and He Brought New iPods
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 9, 2009
Steve Jobs himself showed up today to deliver the news about new iPods in Apple land. He looked healthy, happy, and he had plenty of good news for iPod users. Almost everything got a bump of some sort, and iTunes itself became a bit more useful. For me, it was a good day. My wife had a great day...
Fennec Alpha 3 for Windows Mobile
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-08
• Fennec Alpha 3 for Windows Mobile
• Old WordPress Versions Under Attack
• AT&T's 'Blogger Guy' Faces Public Backlash - Customers apparently not accepting AT&T's apology
• Regarding the Brouhaha Over the Version of Flash in Snow Leopard
• Confirmed: Foursquare Gets ...
Electric cars - no one will buy without Government backing
in Sox First, on September 6, 2009
The push for electric cars seems to be gathering pace with Japan's Mitsubishi and France's Peugeot-Citroen signing a contract to develop and market electric cars next year. Meanwhile, Hyundai has announced its plans to reveal its all-electric car at the Frankfurt motor show this mon...
3 Ways to Save on Toner Costs
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on September 3, 2009
© ryaninc
We can all admit that toner's not cheap. And despite how much we want to live in a paperless world, there's still a huge expectation to provided printed documentation in many areas of our lives. However, there are some helpful little tricks to save your ink, and therefore save...
New York entdeckt den Grabtourismus
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 31.08.09
© morrissey
Wenn es New York an einem nicht mangelt, dann sind es die Touristenattraktionen. Ob Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Museum of Modern Arts oder Empire State Buildung, Freiheitsstatue und Chinatown - die Liste ist lang und wird nun um eine weitere Idee bereichert.
Denn was Paris mit ...
19 Carbon Sequestration Programs See Government Funding
in IfEnergy, on August 31, 2009
© SolYoung
VentureBeat reported recently on the U.S. Department of Energy's announced intention to provide $27.6 million in funding for 19 different projects testing "the efficiency of underground carbon dioxide sequestration as a potential strategy for reducing greenhouse gases and...
Gotta Have You [The Weepies]
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-31
Gray, quiet and tired and mean
Picking at a worried seam
I try to make you mad at me over the phone
Red eyes and fire and signs
I'm taken by a nursery rhyme
I want to make a ray of sunshine and never leave home
No amount of coffee
No amount of crying
No amount of whiskey
No amount of wine
N...
Kreuzfahrt: Reiseziel Grönland
in Kreuzfahrten, on 27.08.09
© nick_russill
Wie heißt Grönland in der englischen Sprache? Richtig: Greenland. Und das "green" (grün) im Namen ist dabei durchaus Programm, wie Reisende einer Grönland- Kreuzfahrt feststellen können. Hierüber berichtet das Nachrichtenmagazin " Stern " und schreibt:
Das ...
Simmons Men's Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 26, 2009
Diamond and Stainless Steel Jewelry
Holiday 2005, the Simmons Jewelry Co. launched a men's collection of bracelets, chains, pendants, rings, and diamond earrings for the urban-minded man. Combining traditional diamonds and gold and alternative materials such as rubber and stainless steel...
Green motor racing
in Sox First, on August 26, 2009
The motor racing industry knows it has to do something about the climate crisis. To put it bluntly, the sport won't survive because there won't be enough fuel. So now as The Independent reports, teams from Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain have been competing at a track in ...
Ammolite Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 24, 2009
Gemstone Jewelry
The colors present in Ammolite are caused by light interference during refraction into the many layers of the gemstone . Each color in Ammolite represents a different layer of the gem material. So, depending on the number of fine layers in the rough, everything from one colo...
Jewelry Bargains at Buy.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 23, 2009
Gold and Diamond Jewelry
At Buy.com, The Internet Superstore , you'll always find the latest and greatest brands at prices you can afford . With millions of products in categories ranging from computer hardware and software to electronics, cellular, books, movies, music, sporting goods and ...
votre ordinateur est-il vert?
in Business Computer Blog (FR), on août 21, 2009
© chefranden
Et dire qu'on essaie de nous faire croire qu'imprimer un texte est contraire à l'écologie et non pas l'afficher sur l'écran... Une feuille de papier c'est du bois, ressource ô combien biodégradable et renouvelable, et, il est vrai, tout un tas d'encre...
Upgrading to Windows 7
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on August 20, 2009
© AdamSelwood
Remember Windows XP? How fabulous it was? Then remember getting Vista and thinking "Yes! This can only be better"? But then... it wasn't. Windows Vista might actually have been the worst operating system to come out of Microsoft (debatable). But there is HOPE, and ...
Veel te winnen met duurzame ICT
in Business Computer Blog (NL), on 19.08.09
©mkosut
Steeds meer bedrijven, waaronder mijn eigen bedrijf , richten zich steeds meer op duurzaam ondernemen . Door stil te staan bij het afval dat je produceert en het materiaal dat je verspilt en door hier vervolgens actie op te ondernemen, kun je eenvoudig je steentje bijdragen aan een ...
The Beauty of Street Shows, as Seen at Blethering Place
in Classical Drives, on August 19, 2009
While everyone is "oohing" and "awing" over the classics at Pebble Beach I would like to draw your attention to an expanding niche I call "Street Shows." Instead of displaying cars on the lush greeneries of golf courses and public parks, places where an automobile wo...
Sailing Tahiti
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 12, 2009
If you're looking for real adventure, consider sailing across Tahiti .
Eileen Ogintz did a piece on her recent Tahiti trip for Tribune Media Services. We are in paradise - really. The fish literally eat out of our hands, the water is so clear I can see seashells in the sand six feet below u...
Produce Truck In Detroit Promotes Healthy Eating
in Do you like to cook?, on August 12, 2009
Detroit is a community served by 26 liquor stores and only one grocery store. To encourage healthy eating, a community group is peddling fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) like ice cream.
Five days a week, the Peaches & Greens truck winds its way through the streets as a loudspeaker pla...
China More Than Doubles Renewable Energy Goals
in China Venture News, on August 12, 2009
Renewable energy has become even more of an economic and policy focus for China according to VentureBeat.
VentureBeat says that China now has a goal of producing 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. While 15 percent might not seem like a lot in California where the mandat...
