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G8 squibs it on climate change
in Sox First, on July 9, 2009
On the face of it, the news , the decision of the G8 leading industrial countries to try and limit global warming to just 2C (3.6F) above pre-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 ...
Can YouTube survive?
in Sox First, on July 7, 2009
How much money is YouTube losing? How much is it costing Google? That's been one of the fascinating questions doing the rounds for some time. And it's anyone's guess. Rhodri Marsden at The Independent suggests YouTube's future is not looking that flash. "YouTube's la...
What the jobless figures tell us
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
The latest US unemployment figures, as reported here , are a real worry. The jobless rate has climbed to 9.5% and shows no sign of slipping back. What that's telling us is the situation is getting worse. It's nowhere near as promising as the optimists claim. As the Economic Policy Inst...
全球前 100 名最佳投资网络 VC
in Wangtam, on July 1, 2009
最近的一项报告根据风险投资者的网络化程度，评选出具备最佳网络的前 100 家风险投资商。
该报告认为 ，风险投资者的网络化程度越高，网络越好，投资回报率就越高。该报告指出，风险投资者的网络是与由其他与其进行联合投资的投资者所组成的。风险投资拥有的联合投资者越多，网络就越好。风险投资商的网络规模与回报率之间的关系，可以为其投资带来更好的交易流、人才、顾问、潜在客户和退出可能。
该报告对 2006-2008 年间为超过 3300 家创业公司提供融资支持的 2700 个投资者进行了分析，并根据网络化程度评分，评选出具备最佳网络的前 100 家风险投资商。请见下表：
1 德丰杰
2 红杉资本...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
Some months ago I published a post about DHL operations in the U.S. which had some problems because of the economic downturn. Apparently such problems still don't exist in China becuase the company is even expanding there:
According to WallStreet Journal , DHL Supply Chain, the logistics ...
Buffett 慈善午餐拍卖竞标价已破5万美元
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
亿万富翁投资者、"股神"Warren Buffett 的年度慈善午餐拍卖活动上周日在 eBay 以 2.5 万美元的底价开拍，截至美国东部时间周一中午(北京时间周一午夜)为止的竞标价已经达到了 5.02 万美元。
Buffett 从 2000 年开始年度慈善午餐拍卖，最初是在线下进行，今年已是第十次，竞标胜出者可携最多七位朋友在纽约史密斯·沃伦斯凯餐厅与 Buffett 共进午餐。本次拍卖活动的截止日期为 6 月 26 日。
此次拍卖的所有收入都将捐献给格莱德基金会，用于帮助旧金山的穷人和无家可归者，这是 Buffett 连续第七年在 eBay 网站上进行慈善午餐...
Classic Car Auctions Going Cyberspace
in Classical Drives, on June 26, 2009
It had to happen eventually: Classic cars being auctioned on the Internet by professionals. And who better to do it than Canada's RM Auctions , widely regarded as the best in the business. "We're thinking outside the auction block," said Dan Spendick, Consignment Specialist, RM...
Can Wind Power Make a Profit?
in IfEnergy, on June 23, 2009
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Forbes took a look at that question this month.
Forbes looks at one specific example... A windmill doesn't make economic sense, even though this poor entrepreneur is gouged 19 cents per kilowatt-hour from his utility. A 121-foot, 100-kilowatt turbine from Northern Power runs $...
Survival strategies for a deepening recession
in Sox First, on June 23, 2009
The green shoots are turning into yellow weeds. The World Bank forecast for the global economy is a sobering read. According to the World Bank, the global economy will shrink by nearly 3 per cent this year, a situation created by plunging trade and business lending. And world trade will contr...
Study Anticipates Increasing Use of Linux on Mainframes
in HackITLinux, on June 21, 2009
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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.
"Linux on the mainframe is clearly a very attractive platform choice for IT organizat...
Recession drawing to an end. So what?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...spend less for years to come, we are in for a long period of bear markets with no more debt-powered growth, there will be lots of volatility with a series of downturns (think of it as rows of Ws), hig...
Introducing Concentric Managed Backup
in On Storage, on June 20, 2009
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"CMB is designed to address the challenges small companies face with unbridled data growth, disaster recovery, offsite data protection and regulatory compliance," writes SmallBusi...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
So the International Monetary Fund has given the US economy, and by implication the Obama administration, a big tick of sorts in its latest report . The IMF projects that the economy will contract 2.5% in 2009 but grow by a modest 0.75% in 2010. It's not huge but at least it's headed in...
Hedge Funds Up & Social Media Footprint Expansion
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 16, 2009
" Hedge funds finished up 4.06% in May , capturing the largest monthly gains since February 2000." Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index, said, "Emerging Markets funds were the strongest performers, finishing up 6.96%. The Emerging Markets sector has experienced a signif...
Is Algae the Real Future of Biofeul?
in IfEnergy, on June 12, 2009
A piece at Renewable Energy World recently asked that question.
Energy policy at the moment sets targets for biofuel use. Those targets are pretty high and only a certain amount (less than half, eventually) can come from ethanol. Where will the rest come from? Algae has emerged as a promising fe...
Hard times for logistics and transportation companies...
in Supplychainer, on June 11, 2009
The economic downturn has given the logistics and transportation a hard time. To give some examples of the reasons:
- As people are buying less, there are less requests to transport products to retail stores.
- Manufacturing sector, especially parts and component manufacturers see a dramatic ...
Crunch for airlines
in Sox First, on June 8, 2009
Airlines are set to lose $9 billion this year with demand for air travel falling away as a result of the global recession and swine flu. A statement released by the International Air Transport Association indicates things are unlikely to get better in the near future. According to IATA chief G...
Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officier
in The Search Engine Weblog, on June 7, 2009
VentureBeat had a fascinating article a few days ago on Aneesh Chopra's appointment as Chief Technology Officer. It looked at a simple question that has probably occurred to many of you: What exactly does a Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. government do , anyway?
Part of the conf...
Hands-on with Wave: Weird and quite wonderful
in Wangtam, on June 4, 2009
• Hands-on with Wave: Weird and quite wonderful
• Google Squared
• 天涯调整业务重心 将在全国建立销售团队
• 创业，你准备好了吗？
• 新闻集团证实DirecTV CEO归来 7月1日上任
• Bing vs. Google face-off, round 3
• gReactions
• TweetMyPC 2.0 Update Released
• Tweetree Puts Actual Shared Content In Your Twitter Stream
• CrunchPa...
Obese Pregnant Women Should Not Gain Weight
in Next Nine Months, on May 31, 2009
Photo Credit: syposinc Until recently, pregnant women are advised to gain between 26-35 pounds during pregnancy, and about 15 pounds for obese women.
However, in a recent study of obese pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or greater, it seems weight gain is not necessary if a woman is...
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© denn Using an animal model, researchers have shown that injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle can repair cardiac tissue and thus reverse damages due to heart failure by doubling myocytes, or heart cells, and reducing cardiac tissue injury by 60 percent.
"Injecting ...
Economists predict recession ends this year. As if!
in Sox First, on May 27, 2009
So economists are predicting the recession will end this year. They reckon the housing market will bottom out and they don't see the recession lasting longer than the first quarter of 2010. Still, they're hedging their bets, saying the recovery will be slow and painful. It's hard ...
National Venture Capital Association: Suggestions and Blind Spots
in TJ's Weblog, on May 25, 2009
Around the beginning of May I saw two different pieces of news on the NVCA that have hung around in my mind as I've read through other piece of economic news. The first piece, at Red Herring , simply outlined some suggestions the NVCA made at its annual meeting in Boston at the end of April...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
Kristi Heims of Seattle Times gives nice examples of how some Chinese companies are taking responsibility towards creating a socially responsible business and also the role of the entrepreneurs in this area.
One interesting one was the following: In Guangxi Province in southern China , a w...
Peak oil and lifestyles
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
Peak oil is back and it will unleash seismic change. As The Wall Street Journal reports, global production of petroleum peaked in the first quarter of last year which means oil prices will soon be back up in the triple digits. And when that happens, it's likely to squash any hope of recove...
BroadSoft and Acme Packet Enhance Joint SIP Trunking Solution
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...tions specifically designed for large enterprises has been a limiting factor in adoption and market growth," says BroadSoft CEO Michael Tessler. "With the BroadSoft/Acme Packet solution, ser...
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 BusinessWeek , is Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. Organizations such...
Logan ProxTalker: RFID gives voice to disabled children
in The RFID Weblog, on May 21, 2009
How do you communicate with children suffering from multiple disabilities? Some would say it is a difficult task but not impossible.
Disabled students at the New York Public Schools District in Queens have been able to start communicating effectively, thanks to Logan ProxTalker . Children wh...
NetApp Buys Data Domain for $1.5 Billion
in On Storage, on May 20, 2009
NetApp today announced plans to purchase Data Domain for approximately $1.5 billion.
"This combination is a great opportunity for both NetApp and Data Domain," says NetApp CEO Dan Warmenhoven. "Data Domain is an innovative high-growth company with a complementary product l...
US and China: the drug dealer-addict relationship
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
The relationship of co-dependency between the United States and China is worrying and dangerous. American consumers buy Chinese-made goods, China piles up billions of dollars from US trade and buys US debt. That has flooded the market with cheap money and contributed to today's financial blo...
Cashing in on the disgust with banks
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
Last week, I did a blog entry looking at how banks were going to face more intense competition in the wash-up from this financial crisis. To put it bluntly, banks will be losing market share to such forces as peer-to-peer lending, Islamic finance, boutique advisory firms and retailers setting ...
2009 may not turn out to be as bad for RFID as you might think
in The RFID Weblog, on May 16, 2009
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The world economy is depressed and most of the sectors are in red and if you would ask any expert he would point out that immediate future doesn't look good either.
But if we consider the words of ABI Research then this might not hold true for the RFID sector . Even if we inclu...
Downturn easing without recovery
in Sox First, on May 12, 2009
On one hand, we have billionaire financier George Soros saying that all the stimulus packages are starting work and that the financial crisis is easing. He predicts that Asia will be the first to emerge out of the crisis, and that China will overtake the United States as the world's growth...
Facebook for Windows Mobile 6
in Wangtam, on May 9, 2009
• Facebook for Windows Mobile 6
• Twitter Follower Check - Quickly See Following Relationships
• Speed Test: Windows 7 May Not Be Much Faster Than Vista
• Twitterrific 2.0 Makes Twitter Terrific on the iPhone
• OdyseeTV
• Spitfire | Web Based Software CMS for Business
• Elovivo
• KIDO...
134 KHz RFID Tag: The Hygienic Animal Tag
in The RFID Weblog, on May 7, 2009
Even animals demand a certain level of hygiene or they are prone to infections and realizing the importance of hygiene level in livestock DAILY RFID has come up with hygienic RFID tag series for large animals so that they don't contract any kind of infection.
Polyurethane has been used f...
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
Researchers have identified a gene linked to increased lung cancer susceptibility and development . This gene, called RGS17, could result in a genetic predisposition to develop lung cancer particularly in those with a strong family history of the disease.
Using a genetically altered mouse mod...
Healthcare Suppliers Honored at MedAssets Healthcare Business Event
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
MedAssets last week recognized its top MedAssets Supply Chain Systems suppliers for leading the way in making healthcare more affordable through competitive contracts and innovative Group Buy solutions, according to Trading Markets .
Every year, MedAssets honors its vendors and suppliers at i...
Supply chain video: Getting supply chain on the boardroom agenda
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
According to a new poll in Supply Chain Summit in Europe event, half of the companies don't have supply chain representation in the boardroom even though it's quite important. That's why Cranfield University prepared a short video discussing the topic with with Dr. Richard Wilding.
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Supply chain video: Music supply chain
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
...rs, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. Based on its explosive growth, Guitar Center decided to build and operate its own DC and implemented a solution from Manhat...
Coming soon: A new, smarter Google News?
in Wangtam, on April 30, 2009
• Coming soon: A new, smarter Google News?
• Home Office 'colluded with Phorm'
• moot wins, Time Inc. loses
• TrueCar
• Microsoft Vine is Twitter for Emergencies
• Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 Now Available
• comScore Releases 2009 Online Auto Insurance Report
• Facebook, Firefox, Twitt...
Spotify cranks it up in Europe
in Digital Music - The Future, on April 30, 2009
Spotify is one heck of a program, letting you stream music for free, with adverts occuring only every 20 mins or so. It's great for just casual listening, and has comforted a friend who lost rather a lot of digital music by effectively replacing it with an always available streaming service...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© gonzomama As a segue to my previous post on indoor air quality , here are some tips from Dr. Neil Schachter to give your home a healthier boost:
1. Avoid cleaning products with ammonia and chlorine -Some household chemicals may be irritants to the respiratory tract in people who are sens...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
The American Lung Association (ALA) has just released the State of the Air 2009 report card on air quality, ranking cities most affected by outdoor air pollution. Click here to see where your city ranks in outdoor particle pollution.
While improving outdoor air quality is important, indoo...
No recovery in sight
in Sox First, on April 30, 2009
With the US economy convulsing in its sharpest contraction since 1958 . down 6.1%, the Fed now seems to be sitting on the side lines. In its latest statement , the Fed said the economic outlook had improved "modestly" but that economic activity was "likely to remain weak for a t...
Nouriel Roubini: we're not even at the bottom yet
in Sox First, on April 27, 2009
Anyone who thinks we have seen the worst of the recession should think again. Dr Doom, Nouriel Roubini says we haven't even hit the bottom yet. In this interview with Newsweek , Roubini says the economists who are talking about "green shoots" have it wrong. The market, he says, i...
More job cuts ahead: Bain
in Sox First, on April 23, 2009
There are forecasts that even if markets start growing again, unemployment will continue to escalate. That's borne out in the latest Bain executive survey, published in the Harvard Business review blog which found that companies are still planning big cuts. According to Bain, seven out o...
Another sucker's rally
in Sox First, on April 22, 2009
...nemployment 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. Roubini says there are a number of reasons why it'...
新款 Final Fantasy XIII 高清壁纸两张
in Wangtam, on April 19, 2009
• 新款 Final Fantasy XIII 高清壁纸两张
• Twitter Wants Distribution Deals, Not a Buyout
• QQ2009 正式版
• 一季度PE募投双双创下历史新低
• Britain in the dock over secret tracking of internet accounts
• Wall Street Journal iPhone App Sets Content Free
• GameStop Wants Cheaper Consoles, Predicts Hot Titles
• Fa...
InfoSys's Sales Decline
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on April 15, 2009
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Proving once again that the outsourcing marketplace is not immune to the recession, IT outsourcing giant, Infosys, has seen a downturn in its business - its first since 1981. (See article here )
Rivals Wipro and Tata Consulting are also expected to show weaker results. Ana...
IDC Sez Linux Market Will Reach $35.5 Billion by 2013
in HackITLinux, on April 10, 2009
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A new report from research firm IDC entitled The Opportunity for Linux in a New Economy [PDF file] anticipates that the global market for Linux will grow to $35.5 billion by 2013.
"This compound annual growth rate of 23.6 percent will far exceed the 5 percent that I...
Twitter 3月访问量环比增长76.8%
in Wangtam, on April 8, 2009
调研机构 Compete 数据显示 ，Twitter 3月访问者数量环比增长 76.8%，而 Facebook 环比增长 23.4%。
Compete 数据显示，在美国市场， Twitter 3月份的访问者数量为 1400 万，与 2 月份相比增长 76.8%。 该数据只是直接访问 Twitter.com 网站的数据，而不包括 TweetDeck 等第三方应用的访问量。
同时，Facebook 3月的访问者数量为 9100 万，与 2 月相比增长 23.4%，同比增长近 200%。分析人士指出，Twitter 和 Facebook 之所以如此普及，是因为越来越多的主流媒体开始整合这...
The Latest on PowerPlay Golf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 7, 2009
It's always heartening to be able to pass along good news in dire economic times. And, yes, despite my view that we have fallen off a cliff and are only halfway to the bottom, I do report positive golf stories when I find them!
And one such story is the ongoing success and growth of PowerP...
The Panic of 2008-09
in Sox First, on April 7, 2009
...recessions. Policymakers should be wary of policies that make the economy still less capable of the growth, productivity, and employment trends that have marked the postwar period." If he is rig...
Advertising market crash
in Sox First, on April 2, 2009
Last week, I did a blog entry asking whether the Internet was shattering the advertising industry Well, if it's not the Internet, it's certainly the recession. The Wall Street Journal reports that spending on online advertising is starting to cool down. While online-ad revenue surge...
The Economist to Launch London Theme Park
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 1, 2009
As part of a strategy designed to broaden the revenue base, leverage content over new platforms and promote The Economist brand to a young and dynamic audience, The Economist Group is delighted to announce the development of a public-entertainment facility that combines the magic of a theme P...
Why Skilled Immigrants to the US Are Going Home
in Global Mobility Report, on March 30, 2009
...and of opportunity. If we don't want the immigrants who have fueled our innovation and economic growth, they now have options elsewhere. Immigrants are returning home in greater numbers. And new r...
Low-Sugar Vegetable Juice For Diabetics, Coming Soon
in Daily Diabetic, on March 27, 2009
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A low -calorie, low-sugar vegetable juice for diabetics have been developed by Chinese scientists . The said vegetable juice uses lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB) - a known probiotics - to remove carbohydrates while retaining the juice's good taste, vitamins and other nutr...
Online connection boom
in Sox First, on March 27, 2009
...ts. Add to that the online dating business. Some businesses in that area have enjoyed double digit growth, according to market specialists quoted here . People in the industry claim that in tough t...
RFID in times of recession
in The RFID Weblog, on March 27, 2009
Global meltdown has cast its ominous shadows on almost every sector around the globe and how could the RFID industry stay untouched.
On the whole the projected growth rates of the industry are not expected to match the previous year figures. Certain sections of the industry feel that even tho...
A good crisis for George Soros
in Sox First, on March 26, 2009
...o toxic that they should be used only by prescription. He says that we are in for a period of slow growth, and that it will be at least a decade before there is robust growth in the US. And he warns ...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2009
Courtesy: golfasian.com
Ho Chi Minh is a name that many Vietnam War veterans will never forget.
Nor will the nation of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh was instrumental in founding and then leading the Democratic Republic of Vietnam which emerged, not surprisingly, from widespread bloodshed as Ho'...
Licorice Compound May Prevetn Colon Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2009
A compound found in licorice has been demonstrated to help prevent colon cancer in mice trials. The compound works by inhibiting the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11βHSD2), which is highly expressed in the colon.
The researchers examined expression of 11βHSD2 in human colo...
Cloud computing killed your future
in The CIO Weblog, on March 17, 2009
Derrick Harris, posting on GigaOm yesterday, postulates that the introduction of cloud computing to the IT industry will put a lot of information workers out on the streets in the same way that the automation of manufacturing work in the seventies and eighties lead to the permanent destruction of ...
Obama Set to Help Small Business
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 16, 2009
PE Hub had a story today on the Obama Administration's plans to help small businesses. U.S. President Barack Obama will announce steps on Monday to make it easier for small business owners to borrow money, using $730 million in stimulus funds to cut lending fees, boost loan guarantees and expa...
Gartner Smartphone Market Share for 2008
in The Smart PDA, on March 14, 2009
Gartner has released the Smartphone market share figures for the year 2008 . According to the released figures:
Nokia (Symbian) is still No. 1 with 52.4% market share
RIM (Blackerry) is No. 2 with 16.6% market share
Windows Mobile is No. 3 with 11.8% followed by Apple, Linux, Palm and other S...
Climate change deniers on the increase
in Sox First, on March 13, 2009
Some fascinating Gallup research showing that 41% of Americans think that global warming 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 when scie...
MIT Student Wins Prize for Nanomedicine Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 7, 2009
MIT PHd student Geoffrey von Maltzahn won this year's $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for "developing a technique that utilizes nanosize gold particles to target malignant tumors and kill cancer cells but spares healthy tissue," according to Scientific American's Larr...
Don't count on China
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
Stocks around the world have risen in the hope that China will build on its efforts to restore growth. That's in response to Chinese premier Wen Jiabao pledging that China will hit its 8% growth target. But let's just get real here. China is not going to get us out of this mess ...
Detroit and the rest: how the crash will reshape America
in Sox First, on March 3, 2009
...d means less spending on sectors like medical technology and alternative energy that could drive US growth, entrepreneurship and exports. "Different eras favor different places, along with the i...
Tough Times for Vonage
in The VoIP Weblog, on February 28, 2009
Vonage had a rough Q4 2008 - although revenue increased by 3 percent, the company's net loss increased to $41 million, and subscriber numbers decreased by 14,700.
"Wait, wasn't VoIP supposed the change the world and cripple the Bells?" asks AllThingsD's Eric Savitz ....
