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Steven Kretchmer Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 12, 2009
...ld. In 2003, Steven developed Polarium, a new permanently magnetic platinum alloy developed for a revolutionary line of fine jewelry, including earrings that exhibit amazing behaviors, such as levit...
Could This be the Future of Outsourcing?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© BOMBMAN
I don't usually quote press releases - they tend to be speculative, at best, and over-hyped, at worst. However, the process offered here is interesting - not so much for its actual presence in the market, but because of the underlying concept of reverse project auctions.
I hav...
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...
Snow Leopard makes 7 look expensive
in The CIO Weblog, on June 9, 2009
...this year as "about average." In other words, not a lot of the unexpected, nothing really revolutionary, and not much in it for business users. The new iPhone looks nice, but the much touted...
Will you be riding Google's Wave?
in The CIO Weblog, on June 1, 2009
... © rachel_thecat
Google's announcement last week of their new (and I believe revolutionary) Wave communications platform has taken a while to sink in with some commentators, but as it has, i...
The Revolution
in The CIO Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...ments made these past few years and the current wide, deep recession could possibly not result in revolutionary changes in how IT happens in most companies.
Reinforcing this belief is a Hackett Gro...
Cool changes coming to Twitter Search
in Wangtam, on May 8, 2009
...ive: At Least This Time Around We Don't Have Incubators For Incubators
• Xerox Launches Revolutionary Color Printer
• Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 5 and New iTunes 8.2 Pre-Release to Deve...
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...
Swatch Watches
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...d as a ski pass at many ski resorts throughout the world), and Swatch Beat (featuring the revolutionary Internet Time).
Swatch White Ceramic Watch
Ceramic links accent a bracelet-style watch w...
SM-HE16 RFID Tag: Survival of the Fittest
in The RFID Weblog, on April 28, 2009
... where even lead would melt if it is subjected to such conditions. Here all the credit goes to its revolutionary inlay design. The tag IC and antennas soldered to the circuit board are sturdy when com...
VMware to announce VSphere today
in The CIO Weblog, on April 21, 2009
...ative and beat back Microsoft's inherent advantages in the virtualization market with something revolutionary. I have some doubts about VSphere as well; whether the technology is brilliant or not,...
Bossnapping: it's French for industrial action
in Sox First, on April 8, 2009
...eleased after being held overnight by workers). At Caterpillar, executives were forced to listen to revolutionary rock music. Where will it end? As the Independent warns, the danger is that this co...
Apple 发布新款 iPod shuffle
in Wangtam, on March 12, 2009
Apple 刚刚发布 了新款的 iPod shuffle，容量更大，而体积更为小巧。此次的更新比较彻底，操控键都转移到了配套的耳机上，整个机体几乎就是一片小巧的夹子。更有意思的是，为了解决没有显示屏的问题，这一次的 iPod shuffle 更新有了一些功能上的革新：Voice Over。该功能可以在不打搅正常收听的情况下，以背景音的方式提示当前收听的音乐名称，支持 14 种语言的识别，包括中文在内。
新 iPod shuffle 外壳采用磨砂金属设计，颜色方面有银色和深灰色可选，背面的夹子采用不锈钢材料。存储容量则为 4GB，售价 79 美元：
• 4GB or 1,000 So...
第56届音效剪辑者协会“金卷轴”奖获奖名单
in YuleGuan, on February 26, 2009
（粗体为获奖者）
最佳动画片音效剪辑：
闪电狗（Bolt）
对黑暗的恐惧（Fear[s] of the Dark）
霍顿与无名氏（Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!）
功夫熊猫（Kung Fu Panda）
马达加斯加2：逃往非洲（Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa）
浪漫鼠德佩罗（The Tale of Despereaux）
Wall-E（Wall-E）
和巴什尔跳华尔兹（Waltz With Bashir）
最佳外国电影音效剪辑：
澳大利亚（Australia）
纳尼亚传奇2：凯斯宾王子（The Chroni...
第81届奥斯卡完整获奖及提名名单
in YuleGuan, on February 23, 2009
（粗体为获奖者）
最佳影片
本杰明·巴顿奇事（The Curious Case of Benjamin Button）
对话尼克松（Frost/Nixon）
米尔克（Milk）
生死朗读（The Reader）
贫民窟的百万富翁 （Slumdog Millionaire）
最佳女主角
安妮·海瑟薇《蕾切尔的婚礼》/ Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married
安吉丽娜·朱莉《换子疑云》/ Angelina Jolie, Changeling
梅丽莎·雷欧《冰冻之河》/ Melissa Leo, Frozen River
梅丽尔·斯特里普...
56th annual Golden Reel awards 提名
in YuleGuan, on January 28, 2009
56th annual Golden Reel awards 提名近日公布，正式揭晓将在 2 月 21 日：
最佳动画片音效剪辑：
闪电狗（Bolt）
对黑暗的恐惧（Fear[s] of the Dark）
霍顿与无名氏（Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!）
功夫熊猫（Kung Fu Panda）
马达加斯加2：逃往非洲（Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa）
浪漫鼠德佩罗（The Tale of Despereaux）
Wall-E（Wall-E）
和巴什尔跳华尔兹（Waltz With Bashir）
最佳外国电影音效剪...
今年奥斯卡金像奖提名已经公布
in YuleGuan, on January 24, 2009
获今年好莱坞奥斯卡金像奖提名的名单，1月22日在美国洛杉矶公布。
普遍看好的英国电影、描述一个印度孟买贫民区出身的少年如何在电视智力竞赛中赢得百万大奖的《贫民窟的百万富翁》，是最佳影片奖提名影片之一。
刚刚在美国电影电视金球奖上同时获最佳女主角和最佳女配角的英国女演员凯特-温斯莱，被提名最佳女主角。
去年去世的澳大利亚男演员希斯-莱杰因为在电影《蝙蝠侠6》中的表演，获最佳男配角提名。
莱杰在世时的这一最后角色在前些天的金球奖中获最佳男配角奖。
奥斯卡金像奖将在一个月后举行颁奖仪式。
完整提名名单：
第66届美国金球奖获奖名单
in YuleGuan, on January 13, 2009
...- 《无忧无虑》（Happy-Go-Lucky）
最佳男配角 希斯·莱杰Heath Ledger - 《蝙蝠侠前传2：黑暗骑士》（The Dark Knight）
最佳女配角 凯特·温斯莱特《朗读者》（The Reader）
最佳外语片 《和巴什尔跳华尔兹》（Waltz With Bashir，以色列）
最佳动画片 《机器人瓦力》（Wall-E，迪士尼·皮克斯公司）
最佳剧本 《贫民窟的百万富翁》...
PearlyDreams: All-Natural Sleep-Inducing Toothpaste Aids in Insomnia, Jet Lag
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 9, 2009
...e of natural supplements known to relax, calm and help the body to sleep."
PearlyDreams is revolutionary, patented new toothpaste specially created to aid and enhance sleep. Produced with Mel...
Palm 'Pre' Touch Screen Smartphone announced at CES
in The Smart PDA, on January 9, 2009
As expected Palm has announced its new Touch Screen Smartphone known as the 'PRE' at the CES. It runs Palm's new operating system known as webOS. The device comes with some impressive features which are listed below:
Dimensions: 59.57x100.53x16.95mm
Weight: 135 grams
Network: H...
Why Selling-Off Automobile Marques is a Bad Idea
in Classical Drives, on December 29, 2008
...so admired that it powered European Specials like Railton and the Brough Superior. 1948 brought the revolutionary "step-down" models with low-to-the-road unitary construction, rear wheels mo...
Sony to "revolutionize laptops"...
in The Gadgets Weblog, on December 21, 2008
...
Hmm..what's this we spy here on Viao Australia? a promo for a laptop which will be revolutionary, it seems!
It may just be typical marketing for an upcoming new Viao, or it could be somethin...
Is there a bailout strategy?
in Sox First, on December 3, 2008
... their solutions radical enough? Pat Murphy at Community Solutions has come up with some fairly revolutionary ideas . "We are in an emergency situation now and car companies should be requir...
EA Gives Gamers Another Exercise Game Not to Play
in The Gadgets Weblog, on November 14, 2008
... the throngs of geeks and weirdos that waited hours in line to be one of the first to get the "revolutionary new Nintendo system?" Well, I was one of those geeks, but to be honest, for about...
The NSU RO 80, a Car Ahead of its Time
in Classical Drives, on November 5, 2008
...imes Wheels section has an excellent story on its Web site about the Wankel rotary engine . This revolutionary power plant was lighter, smaller, smoother, and delivered more power for its size ...
Adobe Creative Suite 4 正式开始销售
in Wangtam, on October 16, 2008
上个月， Adobe 正式发布 Adobe Creative Suite 4 。现在，这一系列的所有产品均已投入销售，以下是官方新闻稿：
Adobe Creative Suite 4 Now Shipping
Milestone Release Radically Improves Creative Workflow Efficiency; Redefines Collaboration Between Designers and Developers
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 15, 2008 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Na...
Apple 全面更新 Mac 笔记本电脑产品
in Wangtam, on October 15, 2008
Apple 今天的发布会刚刚结束，有关于发布会的详细情况，可以参看 HUNG 在 Twitter 和 Brightkite 上的图文直播。此次发布会主要是介绍了全面更新的 Mac 笔记本电脑产品线，以及新的 24 寸液晶显示器。有关细节，图文直播的时候都一一提到了，以下是官方的相关介绍：
【 MacBook Pro 2008 】
• The latest Intel processors running at 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz.
• Nvidia GeForce 9400m, a chipset that includes a graphics proce...
Leonardo DiCaprio Has Two New Movies And An Old Girlfriend
in The Celebrities Weblog, on October 8, 2008
...quot; .
Next up is a movie due for a very early January, 2009 release, in Germany, called, "Revolutionary Road" , which teams him up with his "Titanic" playmate, Kate Winslet, f...
Sponsored Post: Nexsan DataBeast - Changing the Value Proposition for Enterprise Storage
in The RFID Weblog, on September 26, 2008
...
Support FC SAN and NAS with one, central solution;
Increase energy efficiency with Nexsan's revolutionary AutoMAID™ energy-saving technology greatly reducing power and cooling costs
Not onl...
Sponsored Post: Nexsan DataBeast - Changing the Value Proposition for Enterprise Storage
in The Smart PDA, on September 26, 2008
...
Support FC SAN and NAS with one, central solution;
Increase energy efficiency with Nexsan's revolutionary AutoMAID™ energy-saving technology greatly reducing power and cooling costs
Not onl...
Sponsored Post: Nexsan DataBeast - Changing the Value Proposition for Enterprise Storage
in The Social Networking Weblog, on September 26, 2008
...
Support FC SAN and NAS with one, central solution;
Increase energy efficiency with Nexsan's revolutionary AutoMAID™ energy-saving technology greatly reducing power and cooling costs
Not onl...
Adobe 正式发布 Adobe Creative Suite 4
in Wangtam, on September 24, 2008
今天，Adobe 正式发布了 Adobe Creative Suite 4 ，整个产品线包括了 13 款独立的应用软件，整合了 14 种新技术和 7 种服务。其中包括 Photoshop CS4 可支持 GPU 加速技术，以及 InDesign CS4 支持 XFL 或 SWF 的文件输出。
Adobe Photoshop 产品部经理 John Nack 表示，CS4 支持 GPU 加速技术就意味着，CS4 可以让用户更好的通过放大、缩小、旋转图片和 3D 图像以便达到最佳视觉效果。
套装价格表（全新购买 / 升级价格）：
Design Premium：1799/599 美元
D...
微软正式公布新版 Zune 和 Wi-Fi 无线购买音乐应用
in Wangtam, on September 9, 2008
微软今天正式公布，新版的 Zune 便携式媒体播放器将于本月的 16 日正式发售，价格基本如下：
120 GB: $249.99
80 GB: $229.99
16 GB: $199.00
8 GB: $149.99
4 GB: $129.99
当然，这只是一个重点，另一个重点是伴随新版 Zune 的发售，微软还将为其提供通过 Wi-Fi 上网无线下载音乐的功能。现有的 Zune 产品已经具备了 Wi-Fi 功能，但是只是用于和电脑以及其他 Zune 同步音乐、视频和播放列表。今后，用户有望使用 Wi-Fi 进行上网，并无线下载音乐。
微软的 Zune Marketplace ...
Meet our music tutor - youtube
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 29, 2008
...posite - the internet would be a leveling factor, that the power of distributing knowledge would be revolutionary. I see that more and more every day!...
Funny English Mistakes
in Wangtam, on August 24, 2008
...• TimeDriver - A revolutionary online personal appointment scheduler
• ErrorKey: Learn From Your Mistakes
• How Disney Mobile Is Succeeding In Japan (After Failing In the U.S.)
• Microsoft C...
Nanoantenna Skin to Cool Computers
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 20, 2008
How cool does that sound? Researcher Steven Novack with the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory led the team that developed this material that could draw away heat and collect energy. That energy could potentially be channeled to produce power as well. Energy that gets dis...
Bootstrapper's hall of fame: Printing with promise
in BootStrapMe, on August 19, 2008
...ilt his on line printing empire:
• Starting simply. PrintingforLess didn't start out as a revolutionary concept but rather as a simple business seeking to fill a need.
• Satisfying customers...
凯特-温丝莱特与莱昂纳多-迪卡普里奥将再次携手银幕情侣
in YuleGuan, on August 18, 2008
...Road）中，在电影中两人扮演情侣，并有激情戏，但两人都觉得很尴尬，主要原因是因为导演是32岁的温丝莱特的丈夫。
而促成凯特·温丝莱特与莱昂纳多·迪卡普里奥再次合作的也是凯特·温丝莱特本人，她说："我知道如果我们银幕重新聚首，一定会是一部大制作而且充满感情的作品，我玩了一手漂亮的猫鼠游戏，把丈夫和最好的朋友都拉了进来。" 。...
Luc Bernard, Eternity's Child Creator, Decides to Leave Video Game Industry
in House of Nintendo, on August 11, 2008
...g the entire industry, and gamers themselves, he created a condition in which anything but the most revolutionary small platforming title ever would have resulted in at least some backlash.
Had he si...
Air Scrubbing Bricks Hope to Clean the Air
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 8, 2008
... of air and the environment is the right kind of move. I think too many people are waiting for the revolutionary big fix before they are willing to move. These small passive fixes, when combined globa...
The Real Deal at the Venetain Deals You In
in Internet Poker, on July 25, 2008
...ge and from their seats through the use of wireless touch screen devices. The Real Deal! will use a revolutionary multi-player platform with interactive content in conjunction with technology from Tim...
comScore Releases June 2008 U.S. Search Engine Rankings
in Wangtam, on July 19, 2008
...s you draw.
• Google Docs in Full Screen
• HealthEngine - Find a Doctor Down Under
• EMINEM 开始录制新专辑
• Foose Coupes Start Hitting The Road
• 40 Years of Intel
• Explore your database with Ta...
iPhone Sales Brisk Despite Rocky Launch
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 15, 2008
...an 90 percent of the remainders are priced at less than $10).
The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of original iPhone plus 3G networking (twice as fast), built-in GPS, and iPho...
Huge news from E3: Nintendo Announces Motion Plus
in House of Nintendo, on July 15, 2008
...tails from Nintendo's official site:
Nintendo's upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote controller again redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately ref...
Why tap when you can talk?
in Tech Without Wires, on July 12, 2008
...g, open applications, search calendar, address-book and even the internet.
Whilst this may not be revolutionary since other smartphones already have these features, the convenience it offers to the c...
Nikon 公布 D700 D-SLR，售价 2999.95 美元
in Wangtam, on July 1, 2008
...low light performance.
Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfort...
Millenials again
in The CIO Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...the face of business, and didn't, but I wonder if that's true. Could it be that many of the revolutionary changes in business which are traditionally ascribed simply to changing technology are...
Nanotechnology and Better Batteries
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 27, 2008
...uge development. Professor Yi Cui published his paper in Nature Nanotechnology. He states that this revolutionary process may lead to batteries that have 10 times the capacity of existing batteries. C...
Nimbuzz Not Buzzing To Me
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...his.
The problem I have with both Fring and Nimbuzz is that neither one seems to do anything truly revolutionary, nor do they seem to have a business model to speak of. Am I blinded by my bad mood or...
Nimbuzz Not Buzzing To Me
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...his.
The problem I have with both Fring and Nimbuzz is that neither one seems to do anything truly revolutionary, nor do they seem to have a business model to speak of. Am I blinded by my bad mood or...
Adhesives and Gecko Feet
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 14, 2008
...ve seen new bandages and glues used to close wounds. Soldiers on the battlefield now have access to revolutionary wound closure systems. To read more about this new adhesive technology, visit the MIT...
Apple 揭示 WWDC 08' 主题，公布了部分 Keynote 内容
in M2 十字街口, on May 14, 2008
Apple 已经公布了今年 WWDC 大会的一些主题内容和日程安排，并且并不是象以前那样从周二开始，而是从 6 月 9 日周一上午十点开始。大会的核心内容包含两条主线，一条是关于 iPhone 的，另一条是关于 Mac OS X 的，以下是官方新闻稿：
Orbitsound T3
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 8, 2008
...
Docks and speakers for iPods are a dime a dozen, but the Orbitsound T3 promises a revolutionary personal stereo aura. (This is apparently a trademarked slogan, too!)
The Orbitsound T3 allows yo...
Google and Salesforce team up
in The CIO Weblog, on April 15, 2008
...er justification for some sales organizations. It isn't, however, anything particularly revolutionary, and seems like a small win at best for Google....
Skyfire Browser for Windows Mobile Smartphones
in The Smart PDA, on March 28, 2008
...ay web browsing is done on mobile phones. Skyfire is an another company that is claiming that its revolutionary mobile browser would give a boost to mobile web browsing because it is faster than all...
Izona CookSurface - Gasherd Deluxe
in Worldwide Luxus, on March 24, 2008
...ce represents an entirely new way of looking at gas cooking and improving the user experience, a revolutionary combination of gas and ceramic technology. A flush, seamless black ceramic glass is the b...
Under the Same Moon
in Latina Viva, on March 23, 2008
...r, the critics would simply call this a tender family film.
It's not shockingly realistic and revolutionary. What it is is a beautiful love story. And yes, Kleenex come in handy for this one....
Morgan Lights Up Geneva With Advanced Concepts Applied to Fuel Cell Futures
in Classical Drives, on March 14, 2008
...power. The LIFECar concept, according to Morgan, "takes a fresh look at transport, offering as revolutionary an approach to personal freedom as did the brilliant Morgan 3-Wheeler introduced by HF...
You really love this stuff, don't you?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 11, 2008
...evolutionize the business.
Despite our differing perspectives on whether or not IT is more often a revolutionary force or a risk to be managed, I find the remainder of their article absolutely spot o...
Zoho's People
in The CIO Weblog, on March 10, 2008
...uracy. You can take a quick spin at the beta site, linked above. In and of itself, it's nothing revolutionary for HR management; but it represents another piece of the business application puzzle ...
Apple's iPhone to get Sun Java friendly
in The Smart PDA, on March 10, 2008
...n Microsystems has recently announced that it is working on a Java Virtual Machine for Apple's revolutionary iPhone Smartphone. This is wonderful news as this would allow iPhone users to inst...
iPod shuffle 全面降价，仅需 49 美元
in M2 十字街口, on February 20, 2008
刚才不久前，Apple Store 刚刚下线了一段时间，不用说，肯定是更新了什么。网站恢复之后，iPod shuffle 已经全面降价， 目前仅需 49 美元即可购买 。同时，Apple 还表示，新版的 2GB 存储 iPod shuffle 将在本月晚些时候推出，颜色有银、蓝、绿、紫和红，售价将为 69 美元。
Apple 发布 Aperture 2
in M2 十字街口, on February 14, 2008
Apple 近日正式发布了 Aperture 2 新版。这是一款 Mac OS X 上的相片处理和管理软件，在与 Adobe Lightroom 交锋中并未取得明显收获之后，此次第二版加入了 超过 100 项的新功能 ，主要新功能包括速度上的优化，操作界面更为直观，方便存取和功能强大的相片处理应用。
Unlocked iPhones Increasing
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on January 29, 2008
...39;s brilliant CEO Steve Jobs to get rid of its exclusive partnerships and go mass market for its revolutionary mobile handset, iPhone . According to Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi,...
Toshiba's Micro Nuclear Plant: Nice Idea, But A Hoax
in The Gadgets Weblog, on January 27, 2008
...ional nuclear reactors the new micro reactor uses no control rods to initiate the reaction. The new revolutionary technology uses reservoirs of liquid lithium-6, an isotope that is effective at...
Kaiser Darrin: First Sight Was No Disappointment
in Classical Drives, on January 17, 2008
...o late, unfortunately, to save the company. Truly unique for its time, the Kaiser Darrin featured a revolutionary plastic body and sliding doors that made entry to the 2-seater more graceful. Undernea...
[MacWorld] iTunes 7.6 发布，确定电影收视资费
in M2 十字街口, on January 16, 2008
前几天预告 的 iTunes 7.6 终于登场了，与之相配的礼服是新的 iTunes Movie Rental Store（今天晚些时候正式开放），也就是之前所说的电影租赁业务。目前与 Apple 签订协议，开始授权电影的公司包括索尼、华纳、派拉蒙和环球，已经上架的电影达到 1000 部左右，大家还是有的挑的。比较新的电影单份租赁价格为 3.99 美元，一般的电影和老电影就是 2.99 美元一份了。用户在付款下载之后，可以在 30 之内任意时间观看，但是，一旦开始收看，就要在 24 小时以内看完，否则也做过期处理。
[MacWorld] Apple 官方发布 iPhone 1.1.3 版本固件以及 iPod Touch 更新
in M2 十字街口, on January 16, 2008
此刻正在举行的 MacWorld 2008 上，Apple 公布了 iPhone 1.1.3 版本固件，新的固件似乎没有太多变化，大部分都是一些小应用、细节上的改进，比如可以同时发送多个短信给不同的联系人（这好像是基本功能吧，这么久才修正 -_-b），还有就是整合了 Google Maps 的 faux-GPS 系统，还有就是改进了的图标拖放系统等。都算比较实用的。
Microplace and Kiva
in Sox First, on January 9, 2008
Fascinating developments in the world of micro-finance. Online auction giant eBay last year launched a microlending website that lets people invest in entrepreneurs in poor communities around the world and get a return on their money. Website visitors can browse investors by country. They can ...
The Writing On The wall
in Sox First, on January 7, 2008
Just finished reading Will Hutton's powerful book The Writing On The Wall which argues that China's extraordinary growth is more the result of good fortune than good management. Hutton argues that China is riddled by corruption. More importantly, it lacks the basic freedoms and institut...
