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Goldman Sachs: behind the numbers
in Sox First, on July 15, 2009
...unsettling part about these numbers is that Goldman is back to its old tactics of investing in high-risk trading and investing in everything from mortgages to commodities and underwriting of stock and...
Should we do strategic planning for our supply chain?
in Supplychainer, on July 14, 2009
...corporate strategic planning that deal with issues of expansion, contraction, contingency planning, risk, and so on, preferably under a comprehensive corporate profit maximization umbrella that includ...
Downpayments still keeping homebuyers away
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 13, 2009
...tunately, at the same time, more U.S. residents are losing their jobs or seeing their annual income reduced. This sort of negates the benefits of increased housing affordability.
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Goldman Sachs riding high
in Sox First, on July 13, 2009
...billion in the March-June period. According to the New York Times, the key has been its stomach for risks. The NYT reports: "Traders said Goldman capitalized on the tumult in the credit markets ...
Want to Save Even More Money on Your Car Insurance?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 9, 2009
...ow that you probably have not heard them all, either.
As you know, rates on many things are often reduced if you belong to a particular membership, or club. Philip Reed at Edmunds.com , says that th...
Amazon's Kindle Gets a $60 Price Drop
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 8, 2009
...ently out of stock on the site," notes the NYT's Brad Stone .
Still, "Even at this reduced price, the Amazon Kindle still costs $299 more than Kindle for Apple's iPhone , which I...
20 Cholesterol Regulating Genes Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2009
...ell as looking at patients to determine whether these genes (or alterations in them) do constitute risk factors, and investigating if and how they could be useful drug targets.
Source ...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
... AMR Research, supply chain analyst firm recently published a report on countries' risk profile and interestingly, in a survey of 130 global companies China was the top contributing region for ...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 3)
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
This is the third part of Robert Hanfield's talk in PMMS Leadership in Procurement: A Global Perspective in Troubled Times. In this part Robert touches upon issues such as early retirement policies, cash issues and synchronization with suppliers; Generally speaking, he doesn't consider early...
How can a supply chain react to unexpected events (similar to Michael Jackson's death)?
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...tponing the final assembly operation of customization of the products for local markets reduces the risk of ending up with too much or too less irrelevant invetory. Companies such as Bentton started u...
On Swine Flu, Travel and Homeschooling
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 4, 2009
...s, I felt so heavy about the decision to push thru with the trip, knowingly putting my children at risk, for a reason as frivolous as having a vacation. It was an unnecessary travel we could have easi...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 2)
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...on from Professor Rob Handfield in the PMMS Leadership in Procurement from the 2009 on supply chain risks in this economic downturn. In this part, he highlights that a charactaristic of high performan...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 1)
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...teresting videos from the presentations in this event on the subject of supply chain management and risk reduction in general, I decided to share some of them with you. In this first series, Professor...
Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...e production and consumption of seafood in recent years, more consumers with fish allergies are at risk of serious reactions or even death than ever before due to mislabeled or undeclared fish byprodu...
Supply chain video: Massimo Marchi on supply chain risk and innovation
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
...t different aspects of his SCM in his company Beretta. In the video below, Massimo is talking about risk management and innovation in supply chain.
Risks to global supply chains are increasing...
Climate change: the lawyers' picnic
in Sox First, on June 27, 2009
By the narrowest of margins, Congress has passed the "cap and trade" energy bill which will bring in tough new greenhouse gas emissions standards for US companies. Given that it passed by the narrowest of margins and business opposition, we can expect to see it open up a spate of lit...
Another Way to Save on Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 27, 2009
...mer for potential losses and then charges accordingly. You, of course, want to keep your perceived risk as low as possible so that you can save money and get great rates.
If you have a small loss, i...
The marriage of metal and RFID
in The RFID Weblog, on June 26, 2009
...n it and the metal surface.
It works with other materials too but the performance will be slightly reduced when it's not attached to any kind of metal surface. Offering a read range of 32 feet, i...
Boeing remains loyal to its supply chain procedures despite angry Wallstreet analysts' reports
in Supplychainer, on June 26, 2009
...disappointing news from Boeing either but in a sense like the care Boeing is dedicating to managing risk in its supply chain and product management.
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How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
...n to write one.
The author of this article which is titled "Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk" have focused a lot on the procurement side of the supply chain management in biotech indu...
Pensioners kidnap and torture their investment adviser
in Sox First, on June 25, 2009
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Working as an investment adviser these days is dangerous. You risk incurring the wrath of financial crisis victims. And it doesn't matter how old they are either. Here's an extraordinary ...
Stimulus packages create corruption opportunities
in Sox First, on June 23, 2009
...timulus packages are likely to provide massive opportunities for fraud, according to a report from risk consultancy Kroll . According to the report, corruption could swipe about $500 billion out of t...
Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?
in Supplychainer, on June 18, 2009
...hen product security using electronic pedigrees for all the products it handles, starting with high-risk drugs like Heparin and ones that provide its customers the most value. Product serialization wa...
Does Obama's patchwork overhaul go far enough?
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...nt system." Until this administration does something about the lobbyists, any reform runs the risk of beign hijacked by vested interests. But my biggest concern about the package is that it doe...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
... other data suggesting that caloric restriction slows aging. The data suggest the possibility that reduced exercise may actually be worse with regard to molecular age than a higher BMI."
"A...
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine For Women Aged 24 to 45
in Well Woman Blog, on June 16, 2009
...ection occurs in most populations within 5-10 years of first sexual experience, all women remain at risk for acquisition of HPV infections," write Nubia Muñoz, MD, from the National Institute of ...
Cannabis As Diabetes Treatment
in Daily Diabetic, on June 16, 2009
...'s second-biggest selling drug until sales plunged in 2007 after a study linked it to a higher risk of heart attacks.
"I sincerely believe it is possible to improve on it (Avandia), and plan...
Hedge Funds Up & Social Media Footprint Expansion
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 16, 2009
... The Emerging Markets sector has experienced a significant turnaround over the last three months as risk appetite seems to be returning to markets, and investors are encouraged by positive signs of gl...
ROI metrics for SOA
in The CIO Weblog, on June 11, 2009
...Lower process administrative costs
3. Higher visibility on existing/running business processes
4. Reduced number of manual, paper-based steps
5. Better service-level effectiveness
6. Quicker imple...
The Twitpocalypse is Near: Will Your Twitter Client Survive?
in Wangtam, on June 10, 2009
...y Be A Sucker's Bet Right Now
• Could Twittering about your vacation put your home at risk?
• Google to Reveal Apps Enhancements
• LiveTyping.com - revives texts
• Mozilla Labs Jetpack | E...
Jasmonic Acid Treatment Cuts Down Pesticide Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2009
... 80 per cent, aphid attack on sweet peppers cut by 70 per cent and caterpillar damage to maize was reduced by 38 per cent.
Applying jasmonic acid to seeds protects many crops for at least ten weeks a...
Chemotherapy Drug Triggers Fatal Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on June 9, 2009
...coming back. Both of these patients had received medications before the chemotherapy to reduce the risk of hypersensitivity reactions.
How sad is that? There was a good chance that these patients wit...
Banks to face more stress tests
in Sox First, on June 9, 2009
... take to that? The Macroaxis blog quotes a study from Deloitte showing that banks are terrible at risk management with very few of them conducting stress tests of their products. What's needed ...
Self Foot Examination Against Needless Diabetic Amputations
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2009
...lop peripheral vascular disease and smoking, drinking and lack of physical activity increases that risk.
What can you do?
One of the most effective ways to prevent diabetic amputations, says Dr. Perl...
Neutron CE 6 Electric Lawn Mower is the Eco Friendly Evolution
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 4, 2009
...ts because they offer a 1 year return policy and a two year warranty, so the purchase is relatively risk free.
Electric lawnmowers do carry a premium over their traditional counterparts, but they are...
Prepare Your Kids Against Head Lice This Summer
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 1, 2009
...r, schools close for the summer and kids venture off to camp, they are once again faced with the risk of catching head lice. Many kids do not realize that head lice can be spread whenever there is dir...
Spicy Creole Gumbo with Shrimp and Brown Rice Fights Heart Disease and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 27, 2009
...blespoon extra light olive oil
1/2 cup each: diced green bell pepper, onion and celery*
2 teaspoons reduced sodium Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere's brand
1 cup reduced sodium chicken brot...
Early retirement soars, but who is going to pay?
in Sox First, on May 26, 2009
...;s up 25% ahead of last year. Clearly, laid-off workers are claiming Social Security early. Despite reduced benefits, they need to do it because they are under such immense financial pressure. As Jo...
You can lower your mortgage interest rate -- BEFORE you take out that loan
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 25, 2009
...you'll qualify for a lower interest rate. That's because lenders will view you as less of a risk for defaulting on your payments.
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Triglycerides and Diabetic Neuropathy
in Daily Diabetic, on May 25, 2009
...ty of Michigan and Wayne State University found that triglycerides (a known cardiovascular disease risk factor) can also be used to by doctors to predict which patients with diabetes are more likely t...
Fenofibrate and Risk of Amputation in Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 25, 2009
...The cholesterol-lowering drug fenofibrate , when used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes cuts the risk of a first diabetes-related limb amputation by 36%.
Such were the findings recently reported i...
Android OS 1.5 Cupcake patch now available for Download
in The Smart PDA, on May 24, 2009
...e soon. Here's how you can manually install the Cupcake patch:
Note: Install this at your own Risk.
1. Download the signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca.zip file from Google Android Code website
2....
The case against stock options
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
...d be disastrous. Writing in the Harvard Business Review blog , he says it will only encourage more risk taking behavior, something we could well do without given the problems that's already cause...
How to introduce a carbon tax
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
...vulnerable to catastrophic failure, unleashing devastating floods on those downstream. Indeed, this risk might be increased by terrorists. Therefore, there might be a need for other taxes. "It m...
Military joins climate change battle
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
... for Naval Analysis (CNA) putting out a report warning that ignoring climate change is a security risk. And part of the problem are those energy policies that have made the US so dependent on oil. I...
The problem with economists
in Sox First, on May 18, 2009
...used to a large extent by financial innovation, a shadow banking system and financial products that reduced the US market to a giant Ponzi scheme. Secondly, the problem is global because of the financ...
Supply chain video: Supply risks for airlines
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
...ti, Manager of Supply Chain System and Strategy at jetBlue, shares his thoughts on the top 3 supply risks in his industry. In Jeseph's point of view, the top risks include:
1) Price of fuel whic...
Bad retail figures expose recovery myth
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
...far from their bottom and the outstanding inventory continues to be very high. Moreover, there is a risk that the increase in commodity prices might choke off a sustainable recovery if it weighs on in...
Climate change and health
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
... trend. Now doctors are for the first time warning that climate change represents a massive health risk. An article published in Lancet warns that global warming will have an impact around the worl...
Daewoo: GM's Secret Weapon?
in carzz.org, on May 13, 2009
...ng about mergers and buyouts. Pundits who long ago claimed that the auto industry would some day be reduced to a few combines are being congratulated as visionaries. But where will the familiar marque...
Integrated Pest Management More Effective in Reducing Conckroach Allergens in Schools
in Allergies, on May 13, 2009
... Our data extend recent findings from studies in homes, showing that cockroach allergens can be reduced by cockroach elimination alone or by integrating several tactics including education, cleaning, ...
Why stricter laws won't work
in Sox First, on May 13, 2009
...m thinking. Longstaff says: "The notion of regulation and surveillance as a way of controlling risk can be appropriate but at a certain point it becomes entirely misconceived and has the perverse...
The Fetal Fibronectin Test
in Well Woman Blog, on May 12, 2009
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The fetal fibronectin test is a a noninvasive test that can identify a woman's risk for premature birth: a negative test result reveals with 99 percent certainty that a woman will ...
The Revolution
in The CIO Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...that the conservative approach is better employed during more prosperous times; now is the time for risk and innovation. You have both the justification and the tools now . In two years, that may wel...
Even More Saving Money on Food Tips
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 11, 2009
.... If they are close to where you live - it is worth it to save money grocery shopping.
Look for Reduced Prices Days
Many grocery stores have food that gets about a day before the deadline that th...
Selling to Procurement Organizations
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on May 10, 2009
...od customer service. The articles assert that the personal touch that many sales folks strive gets reduced to a spreadsheet - and "quality relationship" generally isn't measured - or at ...
The Balance of Life
in BootStrapMe, on May 10, 2009
...or as long as it takes this business to succeed? In for what is potentially a lifetime of financial risk? Or are you out? Out of patience, out of tolerance, out of your mind with stress and the bitter...
GAO slams SEC
in Sox First, on May 9, 2009
...ctions." Enforcement attorneys said the place was slow moving and that there was a culture of risk aversion. With a rift between the enforcement attorneys and commission bureaucrats, it's ea...
Amazon 推出新款 9.7-inch 显示屏的 Kindle DX
in Wangtam, on May 7, 2009
如传言所预告，Amazon 今天推出了新款的 9.7 英寸大显示屏的 Kindle DX 电子阅读器 ，内置 PDF 阅读器，具有自动旋转功能，最多可存储 3500 本图书，售价仅为 489 美元。目前 Kindle 网店共有 27.5 万本图书，其中包括当下 112 部《纽约时报》畅销书中的 107 部，该类图书及新推出的图书以每本 9.99 美元的价格出售。
主要配置参数：
• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than...
Grocery Money and Fresh Vegetables
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...e country to plant. (In my area it's still too soon to ut out tomatoes; another 10 days and the risk of frost will be relatively low...)
Maybe you aren't a fan of spinach. Personally, I love ...
SOX and complacency
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
...you can't regulate morality. too much regulation has the perverse effect of increasing systemic risk because it creates a system where no one can choose to do anything wrong. What that does is lea...
Testing stress tests
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
...too low and the prospect of any bank failing it is more indicative of the weakness of that bank. As risk scholar Nassim Nicholas Taleb says, the stress tests are the "equivalent of testing the Br...
S&OP in high tech companies should incorporates measures of risk
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
... a recent article from Logistics Management based on this month's analyst reports, supply chain risk management has got new dimensions for high tech companies operating globally.
Sourcing from l...
Supply chain video: Getting supply chain on the boardroom agenda
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
...eo discussing the topic with with Dr. Richard Wilding.
Dr. Wilding, Professor of Supply Chain Risk Management discusses getting Supply Chain Management on the Board Room Agenda. He illustrates t...
Diabetes Drug Januvia May Trigger Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on April 30, 2009
...form as Januvia - could lead to a form of low-grade pancreatitis in some patients and a greater risk of pancreatic cancer in long-term users.
Researchers from the Larry L. Hillblom Islet Resea...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
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• People with the lowest folate levels (below 8 nanograms per milliliter) had 40 percent higher risk of wheezing than people with the highest folate levels (above 18 ng/ml).
• People with the lowest ...
Flavanoid Apigenin Against Ovarian Cancer Risk
in Well Woman Blog, on April 30, 2009
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Flavonoid apigenin - found in celery, parsley and tomato sauce - may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by 20 per cent, according to a new study from Harvard .
The increased intak...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Asthma Risk
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
... According to a Costa Rican study , children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma.
Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospita...
Robotic Milking: There is more to life than just milk
in The RFID Weblog, on April 30, 2009
... adopting RFID milker is that Johanson has not only experienced an increase in milk production and reduced need for human labor but at the end of the day has also able to devote more time to his famil...
