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Attack of the flesh eating robots
in Sox First, on July 15, 2009
...at the robot would be extremely flexible in fuel sources and could roam on its own for months, even years, without having to be refueled or serviced. Upon the EATR platform, the Pentagon could build a...
More stormy weather
in Sox First, on July 15, 2009
...problem: "If you consider all disasters that happened somewhere in the world over the past 40 years — that is a long period of time, 40 years - all countries combined, of the top 25 most co...
Diabetes Awareness With John Ratzenberger and the WRI
in Daily Diabetic, on July 14, 2009
... on Cheers. John has spent the last 14 years of his life promoting health literacy and informing as many people as possible about the warning signs of diabetes. Ratzenherger's son has Type 1 Diabe... ...zenberger , best-known for playing mail carrier, Cliff Clavin on Cheers. John has spent the last 14 years of his life promoting health literacy and informing as many people as possible about the warni...
Suddenly more bullish on housing?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 14, 2009
...ally good. Housing was never meant to be a get-rich-quick scheme. It's an investment that takes years to mature and pay off. But if you're patient, and if you can wait out any future housing s...
Closing Uluru?
in Wandalust, on July 14, 2009
...ered sacred ground by local indigenous groups. Those same groups have been pushing for the move for years, but the proposal is-predictably-controversial in other quarters: "Big Brother is coming ...
An X-shaped recession
in Sox First, on July 14, 2009
...ty will come from. "This economy can't get back on track because the track we were on for years - featuring flat or declining median wages, mounting consumer debt, and widening insecurity, n...
Skipping Seven
in The CIO Weblog, on July 13, 2009
...of that sixty percent, I would bet that ninety percent will ultimately migrate to Seven within five years. That may be a delay, but it isn't skipping anything....
Understanding Honduras
in Latina Viva, on July 13, 2009
...doesn't have an version of our Posse Comitatus in place; but neither did we for the first 102 years of our existence as a country.
It will be an interesting story to follow.
© U.S. Departme...
Rare Corvette Discovered on Australian Beach
in Classical Drives, on July 13, 2009
...s CAR ART , probably the world's most complete repository of automotive fine art. Until recent years not a Corvette fan I was captivated by Nicole Wood's image of a 1966 Corvette next to an o...
Dior Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 13, 2009
...ed to reflect flashes of color. The play of color and light is very similar to that found in opals. Many people equate rhinestones with paste artificial stones- they are not. A true rhinestone is mad... ...' - an opulent collection of clothing whose clean design lines remained popular for the next 25 years. Bolstered by this success, Dior branched out into designing extravagant costume jewelry for...
1954 Buick Skylark. More Beautiful Than a 48 Roadmaster?
in Classical Drives, on July 10, 2009
... will be sold at RM's Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook auction, August 1, 2009. Restored 15 years ago, it has a mere 60,000 miles on the clock and is said to be in excellent condition. Estimat...
Heidi Daus Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 10, 2009
... Designer Vintage Jewelry
Heidi Daus has spent the last 25 years designing her jewelry with spirited innovation. Her love for vintage and estate jewelry , and exotic stones has helped to create a...
Mozy and the Petabyte
in On Storage, on July 10, 2009
...es) — and noting that the company now stores more than 15 petabytes of data:
"13.3 years of HDTV content — that's approximately 58,292 movies, which means an equal number of...
The Mercedes Folding Bike
in Wangtam, on July 9, 2009
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Java vs. Mono
in Java Entrepreneur, on July 9, 2009
...een a real spike in Mono [application] development for the Linux desktop over the last two to three years,' said RedMonk analyst Stephen O'Grady," Worthington writes. "He cited Mon...
Google releases an OS after all
in The CIO Weblog, on July 9, 2009
... else was going to design which will provide the safest, fastest, easiest access to cloud services (many of which Google provides) without trying to load up the client platform with extraneous bells a... ...
And the development project, much sought and speculated over for years now, has been hiding in plain sight the whole time: Google's Chrome web browser project.
Since Google has done little m...
Let's Retire F1's Bernie and Max Before it's Too Late
in carzz.org, on July 8, 2009
...cist leader Oswald Mosely's son, would make a good prime minister.
Government officials in Germany have already canceled meetings with Ecclestone, while some have speculated that McLaren-Mercede... ...deal to motor racing. In 1972 Ecclestone bought the Brabham team, which he managed well for fifteen years. He now controls the commercial aspects and has gradually moved F1 from traditional European a...
GMail Leaves Beta and Hell is Bound to Freeze Over
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 8, 2009
...e Beta tag that has been attached to GMail, Google Docs, and the other Google Apps for the past few years. Honestly, Gmail, for all intents and purposes, was not substantially different last week than...
The world's oldest bible reunited online
in Wangtam, on July 7, 2009
... in 5 years
• Google Chrome 3.0.191.3 Dev For Windows
• The Return Of The Pay Wall
• Yahoo to Formally Launch New Research Tool
• Venture Capitalists Look for a Return to the A B C's
• P...
Kieselstein-Cord Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 6, 2009
... after all, said to be one of the most patient designers; it took the untraditional artist five years to sell his matte finish gold jewelry . "I like the look of objects that have been used,&quo...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
.... Noha Tohamy, vice president of research at AMR, notes that this "creates a dilemma" for many global companies. As those companies continue to enjoy the advantages of cheaper material and l... ...hown "demonstrable success" in ensuring quality control, Pinney says. Companies that have years of experience in procuring from China are also "on top of this quality issue," says ...
How can a supply chain react to unexpected events (similar to Michael Jackson's death)?
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...The death of Michael Jackson shocked many of his fans but also the company which was organizing the event. In a podcast by New York Times, I heard that the unexpected death has resulted in $150 millio... ...ents with similar charactaristics (unpredictable): Natural disasters like storm in New Orleans some years ago, the political conflicts in some Latin American countries, etc.
The main question here i...
Madoff hires prison consultant
in Sox First, on July 5, 2009
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Now that he has been sentenced to 150 years, Bernard Madoff has hired a prison consultant, Herb Hoelter, to help find him the best possible jail. But as The Times reports, Hoelter will have his ...
Novitec Rosso Ferrari Scuderia 16M
in Wangtam, on July 4, 2009
...OVITEC ROSSO compressor technology has been the proven recipe for added driving fun for many years. For the eight-cylinder four-valve engine of the Scuderia Spider 16M NOVITEC ROSSO has now developed ... ...C ROSSO compressor technology has been the proven recipe for added driving fun for many years. For the eight-cylinder four-valve engine of the Scuderia Spider 16M NOVITEC ROSSO has now developed a cus...
Novel Delivery of Vaccine Against Otitis Media
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2009
... , or ear infection, reported to be the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States.
The vaccine was recently tested by placing a droplet of formula o...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
...er patients who have been successfully treated using Protalix's therapeutic proteins for over 2 years.
Read more about Gaucher Disease from the NINDS-NIH Fact Sheet .
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Daimler SP250 Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Sidney Gets a Treat
in Classical Drives, on July 3, 2009
...;s 50th anniversary and so the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club of North America hopes to have as many V-8 powered roadsters as possible appear at British Car Day XXIII on Saturday, August 1. Bob Sa... ... the eyes of the "automotive illiterate" (now there's a phrase for you!). During four years working in London my family and I were frequently chauffered in Daimler limousines (fares paid...
World Bank finally catches up with Siemens
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
...e regulators are finally dealing with bribers and cheaters. But they're taking their time. Two years after Siemens executives were convicted of paying bribes to get business, the World Bank has ...
The Goldman Sachs-Rolling Stone slugfest
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
...his 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 meltdown. Moderation is not Taibbi's strong point but hey, ... ... secretary Henry Paulson and Bill Clinton's former treasury secretary Robert Rubin who spent 26 years at Goldman ("Rubin was the prototypical Goldman banker. He was probably born in a $4,000 ...
It's getting tougher to get a mortgage-broker license
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 2, 2009
...loan officers have to work for their business.
To make life even more difficult for loan officers, many states are making it more difficult for them to receive mortgage broker licenses.
For instance... ...year ago. Getting clients today isn't nearly as easy for loan officers. During the housing boom years, they could wait for their phones to ring with new business. Today, loan officers have to work...
Gem Designs by Palermo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 2, 2009
...elry career with both of these iconic brands. Richard has been designing jewelry for more than 30 years, beginning as a fine arts and illustration major at New York City's School of Visual Arts....
Alex Woo Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 1, 2009
...oo, was a bench jeweler, and he began teaching her the basics of jewelry making when she was five years old. He continued to serve as her mentor as she went on to study fine arts and jewelry design ...
New Bertone BAT Will Fly High at Concorso Italiano
in Classical Drives, on July 1, 2009
...ed "BAT" Alfas of the late 1950s? Like most Italian-designed cars of the period they were years ahead of their time. Not necessarily practical but sparkling with design cues that set the ton...
GM Stands For... General Mess. But PT Cruiser Cruises On
in carzz.org, on July 1, 2009
...he Nummi California plant co-owned by GM and Toyota is being abandoned by General Motors. In recent years it had been producing Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe clones but with Pontiac soon to disappear...
Jackson downloads soar
in Sox First, on July 1, 2009
...r might be headed for bankruptcy court. And certainly, the bankruptcy of Jackson's parents 10 years ago won't help their case. Jackson had the most weird existence. It's not surprising ...
Madoff's tough spell
in Sox First, on July 1, 2009
...s : his sentence is a lot shorter than what was handed out to the likes of Denis Kozlowski (8 to 25 years), Bernie Ebbers (25 years) and Jeff Skilling 24 years and 4 months). Madoff's attorney Le...
The Mother of all Dashboards
in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2009
... early last year. It's not perfect, but it's huge, and it was put together in three or four years by *gasp* the government. I can think of a few business types who look down their noses at gov...
AMR Research gets new hires for its supply chain group
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...l help us continue to provide the best research and advice to our clients."
With more than 25 years of experience, Steve Steutermann will focus his research on the consumer product industry'...
Deporting a Monk Over Emplyment Violations: What is Work?
in Global Mobility Report, on June 30, 2009
... what constitute work (or at least employment). Monk Phra Bunphithak Jomthong entered the U.S. four years ago on a religious visa and has since devoted himself to serving a burgeoning Buddhist communi...
Modern Art in Southern France
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 30, 2009
...rent art destinations in Southern France. They include:
Mougins, where Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life
Biot, where Ferdnand Léger planned to create a monumental sculpture garden
Cagn...
Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
..." Hsieh said.
"With the increase in the production and consumption of seafood in recent years, more consumers with fish allergies are at risk of serious reactions or even death than ever be...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
...without adjusting interest rates, interest-only options or any of the other fancy stuff that got so many borrowers in trouble during the subprime mortgage-lending crisis — if they choose.
But t... ...ese loans usually come with artificially low interest rates for a set period, usually five to seven years. After this period, homeowners are usually faced with a far higher monthly premium, one that m...
Someday, I'll Eat Peanut Butter
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
... eat peanut butter. My hopes too, sometimes. Our household hasn't had peanut butter for about 6 years now, since we found out about my son's peanut allergies. I can't exactly say I miss it...
Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
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So as expected, Bernard Madoff got the max : 150 years in the slammer for perpetrating his vile Ponzi Scheme. For his part, Madoff delivered a big apology to the victims. But interesting questi...
Jackson's estate: the blooduckers zero in
in Sox First, on June 29, 2009
... has told it to the police. There was a nanny in the London papers Sunday almost bragging about how many times she had to pump his stomach. And the papers here were lousy with other writers acting as ... ...n estate planning and who has represented other celebrities has told USA Today that it could take years to settle his estate. Keep in mind that Jim Hendrix died in 1970 and his estate wasn't set...
Logistics cost in the U.S. is dropping
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
...nsportation and logistics cost is dropping for the first time in a long time; to be exact after six years.
According to a report published by Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)...
Climate change: the lawyers' picnic
in Sox First, on June 27, 2009
...Institute for Liberty president Andrew Langer warned of litigation which will tie up the courts for years. And attorneys have told Brian Wingfield at Forbes that there will be masses of litigation w...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
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Michael Jackson's debt legacy
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
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There's bound to be massive litigation over Michael Jackson's estate. For the last years of his life, the pop icon was bogged down in controversy. But more to the point, he was trappe...
Madoff's jail survival guide
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
...inmates. Chances are he will be targeted by prisoners with family members suffering financial woes. Many will blame him for their problems. On the other hand, others might turn to him for stock tips. ... ...enced 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 ...
Classic Car Auctions Going Cyberspace
in Classical Drives, on June 26, 2009
...ion block," said Dan Spendick, Consignment Specialist, RM Classic Cars, Inc. "RM's 30 years of experience in the collector car hobby is being extended into the realm of e-commerce by off...
Windows 7 Pricing announced
in The CIO Weblog, on June 25, 2009
...99.99 versus $299.95). This probably reflects the idea that Microsoft has businesses over a barrel: many of you have locked yourselves into their product, and they know it. But I suspect the lock isn&... ...r 7 is both the right and the realistic thing to do after the terribly botched Vista release. After years of expecting customers to smile after being served a steaming pile of... well, you know... it&...
Goldman Wedding Bands
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 24, 2009
... jewelry making . Innovation and sophisticated marketing programs, developed and offered across the many divisions, have made the company a leader in the industry. As a result, Frederick Goldman is th... ...39;s Wedding Rings
The Goldman family tradition of excellence spans a period of more than sixty years. Today, Goldman provides high quality fine jewelry - wedding rings, bridal sets, anniversary...
Mercy for Madoff plea
in Sox First, on June 24, 2009
...ng at how Bernard Madoff's victims wanted the fraudster to get the full 150 year jail sentence. Many of the victims were not high flyers. Madoff ripped off widows and war veterans too. He didn'... ... veterans too. He didn't discriminate. Now, Madoff's lawyers are telling the court that 12 years would be enough. In their letter to Judge Denny Chin, they urge the court to effectively ign...
Crown Fine Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 22, 2009
...received instruction from award winning designers, while gaining valuable training over his initial years in the industry.
Link Bracelet with Diamond Clasp
Bold links with a touch of sophistic...
Bankers' pay soars despite crisis
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
...o stop them leaving. Market rates for bankers have been running close to the boom-time highs of two years ago and banks are also offering guaranteed bonuses. For ordinary income earners and for those...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
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About two years ago, I did a blog entry predicting that climate change would become a big corporate governance issue. Directors can get into all sorts of trouble for failing in their duty of car...
Beware of loan-modification scams
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 21, 2009
...this, or if you haven't received any satisfaction from your lending company, contact one of the many non-profit counseling agencies available to homeowners. You can find a list of these agencies a... ...mized 47 homeowners in the Phoenix area through such a scam. Herrera was recently sentenced to five years in prison.
The key to avoiding these scams is to do one of two things: First, work directly w...
Georgia Tech opens a new supply chain center in Costa Rica
in Supplychainer, on June 21, 2009
...We have been witnessing a trend among U.S. based SCM educational institutions in the last couple of years and that's internationalization: MIT established a supply chain and logistics center in Sp...
HP to Pre-Install Norton Online Backup on All Consumer PCs
in On Storage, on June 21, 2009
...n Internet Security with its PCs. Symantec's Norton group has sold desktop backup software for years, but the company has recently pushed into the online backup market. Last year, it acquired Sw...
Study Anticipates Increasing Use of Linux on Mainframes
in HackITLinux, on June 21, 2009
... use of IBM's Linux specialty processing engine on their System z mainframes over the next two years or maintain the current level of investment," writes eWeek's Jeffrey Burt . "For...
Digital Britain on Filesharing
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
...s' Union said it did not believe the package would reduce piracy by 70 percent in two to three years, the government's stated aim."
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Jammie Thomas-Rasset Hit With $1.92 Million Fine
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
...rs are, we think, playing a long game, and we'll see how that all works out, over several more years."
The most amazing thing about the judgement, according to MTV.com's Kyle Anderson ...
Does Apple need Steve Jobs?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...e company is building itself for the day Steve isn't there, whether it's next year or in 10 years," he told Bloomberg . Still, short term share performance aside, it's hard to imagi...
Recession drawing to an end. So what?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...by consumers driving less and soaring fuel prices, that Ford and GM will fall out of the top 10 and many companies in the banking, retail, autos, and insurance sectors will be a lot smaller. Oh yeah, ... ...l end in the third quarter of 2009. Big deal!! Don't crack open the champagne yet. The next few years will be hard. If you expect it will be anything like the boom years, you're kidding yourse...
Porsche's Affordable 912s to Gather in California
in Classical Drives, on June 19, 2009
...ordable version. The engine was virtually identical to that found in the last 356 Super 90s and had many enthusiastic supporters, including this writer, who prefers his cars simple and uncomplicated. ... ... to be the largest of its kind in the world. Considering all the 912s I've seen in the past few years, even two would be a large gathering but apparently more than 2,500 owners continue to restore...
Taking a Chance
in Next Nine Months, on June 19, 2009
...nd I haven't been the same since.
About a year later, my wife was pregnant again and like so many times before, we lost it. This time it was different. We knew what we lost. It was terrible. We ... ...turned out to be the worst and best experience of my life.
It happened over the course of several years. It started when I married my best friend about 15 years ago. We didn't have any big plans,...
My iPhone 3G S is Here and it is Worth It
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 19, 2009
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This is officially my third iPhone in as many years. I know it maybe a sickness, and I can accept that. Let me tell you, the 3G S is worth it; it really is. Granted, the upgrade fees have been ex... ...
This is officially my third iPhone in as many years. I know it maybe a sickness, and I can accept that. Let me tell you, the 3G S is worth it; it really is. Granted, the upgrade fees have been ex...
A new wave of mortgage foreclosures on the way?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 18, 2009
... the number of housing foreclosures is only going to rise in the coming months. And, unfortunately, many economic analysts agree with me.
A story in the Miami Herald focuses on the plight of homeowne... ...paid off enough on their home loans.
Because home values have fallen drastically over the last two years, many homeowners with these mortgage products will actually owe more on their homes than what ...
Climate change impacts
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...9;s significant is that this is a major US Government document that spells it out so clearly. After years of inaction and incompetence from the Bush administration, it's a massive change. Still, ...
