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Suddenly more bullish on housing?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 14, 2009
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 still profess faith in the value of housing?
You'd think that most homeowners today — and ...
Recession reshapes America
in Sox First, on July 14, 2009
...e economic crisis. It will create a society that will emerge even more divided than it was when the economy was booming. And that's unlikely to change when the recovery finally comes....
An X-shaped recession
in Sox First, on July 14, 2009
...tell us. Now The Wall Street Journal takes it one step further and gives us 10 reasons why the US economy is worse than we think . More companies are asking people to take unpaid leave and more work...
Downpayments still keeping homebuyers away
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 13, 2009
...omeowners.
The survey also revealed a homebuying public that is terrified by the nation's weak economy. According to survey, two-thirds of U.S. residents consider job layoffs and unemployment as ...
T. Boone Pickens Gives Up on World's Largest Wind Farm
in IfEnergy, on July 13, 2009
... Boone pickens has thrown in the towel (for now, at least) on his efforts to build the world's largest wind farm in Texas.
BusinessWeek put it this way: After encountering some Texas-sized opposi...
Larry Summers: the worst is yet to come
in Sox First, on July 12, 2009
... its low. What does appear to be true is that the sense of panic in the markets and freefall in the economy has subsided and one does not have the sense of a situation as out of control as a few month...
Derivatives tripped up regulators: Geithner
in Sox First, on July 11, 2009
...so much damage to financial markets around the world. The derivatives market now dwarfs the global economy. London-based investment consultancy Independent Strategy developed a huge inverted pyrami...
Amazon.com Launche Wireless Superstore
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 10, 2009
...pansion.
Sensing the opportunity such a business model presents, Amazon.com, one of the world's largest online-only retailers, has launched AmazonWireless, a new store that will carry both AT&...
Do you still have faith in Obama's stimulus plans?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 10, 2009
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But I had no illusions: I knew that fixing the country's problems, especially its struggling economy, would require a long, hard slog. I knew, too, that things weren't magically going to ge...
AMR: Oracle/Sun to 'Wreak Havoc' on Enterprise Software Market
in Java Entrepreneur, on July 9, 2009
...re Java, including many Oracle competitors... 'Not only will vendors be impacted by the fragile economy, but 33 out of the top 50 vendors will have to reevaluate their commitment to the Java progr...
Jackson's funeral: taxpayers foot the bill
in Sox First, on July 9, 2009
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The California economy is in meltdown. So why do taxpayers have to pay for Michael Jackson's funeral? An expensive live event for a dead superstar. The Los Angeles Times reports that inquir...
The world's oldest bible reunited online
in Wangtam, on July 7, 2009
...Numbers Can Be Guessed From Data, Study Finds
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• A Nobel Peace Prize for Twitter?
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China Restricts Virtual Currencies
in China Venture News, on July 6, 2009
A number of news sources ( Metaverse Journal , CNN , Venturebeat ) are covering new restrictions on virtual currencies in China.
China's Ministry of Commerce has put an end to the exchange of virtual currencies for real money in China.
The virtual world Second Life is the most well known o...
Taxes on e-Commerce? States Giving it a Try...
in Bizinformer, on July 6, 2009
...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 bring an end to e...
Can the G8 solve climate change?
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
... nations in compensation. That's impossible to resolve given the diabolical state of the global economy. "It is a discussion between the bankrupt and the impoverished,'' Kohler writes...
Another stimulus package
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
...e President Joe Biden telling George Stephanopoulos that the Obama administration had misread the economy. They actually thought it was better than it really was. The Obama administration had been w...
2009 Jewelry Sale at Ice.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 5, 2009
...Style and Fashion trends so that they can bring you the very latest jewelry styles . As one of the largest and most respected online Jewelers, Ice.com has served more than half a million satisfied cu...
Satellite Hopes To Make Deadzones a Thing of the Past
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 3, 2009
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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 Rest...
Housing slump boosts population in New York City, other big cities
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 3, 2009
...nating because it clearly shows how significant of an impact the housing market has on not just our economy, but on where people live and work and play. I've always known that the housing market&#...
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...
Good News for Liberal Arts Majors - StarCraft Classes Now Available
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 2, 2009
...hese classes are a steal, and a degree in Starcraft should 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 Crunchg...
What VCs Are Worrying About
in Wangtam, on July 1, 2009
...CEO Mike Volpi Steps Out
• What's Next: The first signs of improvement for the tech economy
• With 3.5 launch, Firefox faces new challengers
• YouTube To Broadly Release Call-To-Action Overl...
GM Stands For... General Mess. But PT Cruiser Cruises On
in carzz.org, on July 1, 2009
...ew company. Now the German Opel deal is doubtful as well. According to the Detroit News , German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg revealed that he didn't like the tentative accord wh...
AMR Research gets new hires for its supply chain group
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...nderscoring the company's momentum and the importance of the global supply chain in today's economy.
"We are thrilled to welcome Allen, Paul, and Steve to our supply chain research staff...
When Setbacks Happen
in BootStrapMe, on June 29, 2009
...In this economy you have to expect setbacks. And you have to be prepared to deal with them. Whatever you do to create that mental framework is up to you. I know of people who keep a litttle laminated ...
Beware the China bubble
in Sox First, on June 29, 2009
...on) of new lending pouring into the market but most of that was on speculative assets, not the real economy. Fitch Ratings now warns that the Chinese banks are an accident waiting to happen. And it...
Three US IPO Listings for Chinese Companies
in China Venture News, on June 28, 2009
...atment equipment supplier." Chemspec International also listed on the NYSE. The company is the largest manufacturer of fluorinated specialty chemicals in China, with about a 25% market share.
S...
Plenty of Fish Gets the MySpace Look
in The Dating Weblog, on June 28, 2009
...round themes.
Not everyone is happy with the new development. David Evans: Do daters at the worlds largest free dating site want generic clip art on their profiles? We'll see. It may be worthwhil...
Supply chain video: The result of a new survey among 900 U.S. supply chain executives on this year's trends
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
..., companies predict an earlier rebound for their own businesses than for their industry or the U.S. economy.
He also provides some interesting insights about the cost increases: As an ex...
Madoff's jail survival guide
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
Bernard Madoff, 71, gets sentenced on Monday and the tips are coming in on how he could best survive jail. Whether it's 12 years, as his lawyers have asked, or longer. Lawyers have told CNN he is unlikely to leave prison alive. Madoff is likely to be sent to a medium security jail. And ...
Get a Handle on Expenses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on June 23, 2009
... on your expenses that should be required reading if you manage a business. This is not the kind of economy in which you should be spending unnecessarily. Some expenses are obvious areas to pare back,...
Survival strategies for a deepening recession
in Sox First, on June 23, 2009
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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 ce...
Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
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The Republic of the Philippines this week laid out a 10-year strategy for the development of a local nanotech industry.
"The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development Council (DOST-PCASTRD) made this ...
Russia and Japan to Collaborate on Nanotech
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
...n nanotechnology business group RUSNANO has announced an agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to establish a collaborative workgroup focused on nanotech development. ...
Have a Ball - in Dublin...
in Wandalust, on June 21, 2009
...o the Irish capital can still have a ball there. While Ireland's famed "Celtic Tiger" economy is now more of a sickly kitten these days, the country is still vibrant as can be for travel...
Recession drawing to an end. So what?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...d higher taxes to pay for health costs and stimulus policies of the Obama administration. Yes, the economy will be out of recession. But for many investors and ordinary income earners, it won't f...
Porsche's Affordable 912s to Gather in California
in Classical Drives, on June 19, 2009
...ion to a gathering of Porsche 912s in Morro Bay, California, August 6-9, that is expected to be the largest of its kind in the world. Considering all the 912s I've seen in the past few years, even...
Does Obama's patchwork overhaul go far enough?
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...ey made millions by encouraging the spread of risky products that subsequently shattered the global economy. That's just not good enough. As New York University economics professor Lawrence White...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
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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 contrac...
Could Childhod Obesity Be Declining?
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
...grown at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids considered overweight or obese .
Clearly, the economy could be playing a big part in these trends. Families may not be eating out as much, but that...
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 wer...
The Coming Solar Revival
in IfEnergy, on June 15, 2009
...imulus package) will begin to bring new life into the industry in July.
SunPower is the U.S.'s largest solar power company....
In Search of a Cool Summer: Lake Baikal, Siberia
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 12, 2009
One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it usually breaks 85F degrees in Ulan-Ude (on the shores of Lake Baikal) less than a dozen times each year. The high temperature is more...
Will rising mortgage interest rates stop housing recovery?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 11, 2009
...ing that slows down housing's recovery will also stop any progress on reviving the nation's economy as a whole. That's because the U.S. economy relies so heavily on home sales for its own ...
What economy? CEO private jets take off
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
...y is also going on chauffeured limos, exclusive clubs and financial planners. While the rest of the economy continues to go down the drain....
Mugabe's lecture on fixing economies.
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
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Hard to comprehend Africa. Robert Mugabe, who destroyed the Zimbabwe economy and has, according to the CIA World Factbook taken inflation to a gob-smacking 11.2 million per cent and unemployment...
Is it time to refinance your mortgage?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 10, 2009
...The economy is terrible. Yes. But there is a bright spot for certain homeowners: The weak economy has resulted in lower mortgage interest rates. That means it's a good time to refinance a mortgage...
Why the Vintage Racing League Should Matter to You
in Classical Drives, on June 10, 2009
..., you have to appreciate The Vintage Racing League . It advertises itself as "the world's largest online community for people that love vintage cars" and I'm not about to argue with...
Apple 公布 iPhone 3G S 和 iPhone OS 3.0
in Wangtam, on June 9, 2009
在刚刚结束的 WWDC 2009 开幕演讲上，Apple 全球营销高级副总裁 Phil Schiller 发布了第三代 iPhone 手机，名字就叫做iPhone 3G S。其中，字母"S"代表了 Speed 速度。顾名思义，Apple 这一次将注意力放在了提升系统性能方面。
iPhone 3G S的外观设计和上一代产品iPhone 3G完全相同，整机、屏幕尺寸没有进行任何修改，重量从133g略微增加到135g。而在内部，iPhone 3G S对硬件配置进行了全面升级。根据苹果在发布会上的说法，iPhone 3G S启动短信应用程序的速度是iPhone 3G的2.1...
Hedge Fund Competing To Buy British Bank
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 9, 2009
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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 i...
Supply chain video: Short interview on SC Finance
in Supplychainer, on June 8, 2009
...ategies and pitfalls of this Spend Management tool, which is gaining momentum in the current, risky economy. Specifically he mentions high 94% of the companies in car business have put working capital...
Auto Europe vergleicht Buchungsverhalten bei Mietwagen
in Das Mietwagen-Blog, on June 8, 2009
... ist der Unterschied in München: Nur die Hälfte der Männer mieten hier Mini- oder Economy-Fahrzeuge, bei ihren weiblichem Mitbürgern hingegen sind es 90 Prozent. Doch Frauen holen auf: Fast überall st...
Cutting Salaries
in Biz Plan Hacks, on June 6, 2009
...Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Saks Fifth Avenue are all trimming salaries-could present perils when the economy turns back up again. They argue that star performers could bolt to other companies and that ...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Kunming, China
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 6, 2009
Kunming is an air conditioned city.
During the 52 days between June 20th and August 10th it was never warmer than 80F degrees in Kunming in 2002. The temperature didn't reach 75 degrees on 24 of those days. Temperatures at night fell below 65 degrees on all but eight nights. About half of th...
T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009
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T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't o...
30 Must-Have Tweaks For Your Mac
in Wangtam, on June 5, 2009
...ard of American Economy
• How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live
• Google recruiter: Company kept 'do not touch' in hiring list
• Intel to Acquire Wind River Systems for Approximately $...
Renewable energy and the recession
in Sox First, on June 5, 2009
... and solar grids is capital intensive which means the sector can only fully recover once the global economy is back on track. Still, the figures might even suggest that renewable energy will make the ...
What next for GM?
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...l Makower from Greenbiz.com has a piece saying that the future of GM is green. "Before the economy tanked last fall, GM seemed to be 'getting it', shifting its focus toward vehicle el...
Health care and the US economy
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...functional health system. And another illustration of how second rate health care is hurting the US economy. It makes a mockery of its excellent doctors and medical technology. First we have reports...
Is manufacturing dead?
in Sox First, on June 3, 2009
.... It means only that we have fewer routine jobs, including traditional manufacturing. When the U.S. economy gets back on track, many routine jobs won't be returning-but new jobs will take their pl...
Be honest with your finances before taking on a mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
... that mortgage payment suddenly can't be made.
That's what's happening today. The weak economy has led to seemingly endless rounds of layoffs and firings. The national unemployment rate i...
What the GM bankruptcy means
in Sox First, on June 1, 2009
...and globally. This is the world's biggest industrial bankruptcy. It's the world's third largest to date, after Lehman Brothers and telecoms firm Worldcom. This bankruptcy will have global...
Supply chain video:ERP market overview in 2009
in Supplychainer, on May 31, 2009
...2009. Who are the winners and losers? Is Software as a Service a better model for companies in this economy?
Jim Shepherd believes that this is going to be a bit difficult for the softwar...
Time to Start Your Business? Maybe...
in TJ's Weblog, on May 31, 2009
... bad. But the truth is that opportunity doesn't fly as a passenger on the wings of today's economy. It charts its own course...
I saw a piece recently at YoungEntrepreneur that reflected on...
Time Warner Inc. Announces Plan to Separate AOL
in Wangtam, on May 29, 2009
...e
• Zajet.com - Sharing made simple
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The Time is Now...
in Bizinformer, on May 29, 2009
...the time to get your small business started. It may not seem so smart to start a business in a down economy, but according to Tim (Berry), this is actually the best time to do it. Costs are lower, you...
More housing woes
in Sox First, on May 29, 2009
...the subprime loans that are the main cause of the problem. Prime fixed-rate loans now represent the largest share of new foreclosures. In other words, the crisis has now gripped the middle class with ...
A Week With the 2010 Subaru Impreza 5-door Proves Hatchback Superiority
in carzz.org, on May 28, 2009
...ears, whereas 5-speeds are becoming the norm in this class. That extra gear could improve both fuel economy and performance. As well, it was a tad slow on kickdown. On the other hand, moving up to the...
Mortgage interest rates went up. Don't panic!
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 28, 2009
...ng to find out doesn't make much sense. Mortgage loan officers are swamped these days. The weak economy and housing meltdown has chased many from the business. Those that remain are handling more ...
Is sacking people unethical?
in Sox First, on May 28, 2009
... fundamental problem is that mass sackings are always reactive, responding to massive shifts in the economy. Not a lot of thought goes into the ethics. The question is what can be to change this?...
