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Seen that? - Windows XP back by popular demand
in Tech Without Wires, on November 29, 2009
... at Tech Without Wires windows Vista has been on sale to the general populations around the world since January. Like many other retailers, Dell began offeri... ...Carmack not sold on Windows Vista? at PCGamers Blog A report over at IGN states that ID's John Carmack (Doom) isnt jumping on the Vista (and for that ...
Seen that? - Challenges of RFID Industry(2): Is the future clear?
in Supplychainer, on November 30, 2009
... Challenges of RFID Industry(2): Is the future clear? at Supplychainer (This is the second part of the Q&A with Anita Campbell about challenges ... ...stry Adopting RFID at The RFID Weblog In an exclusive report, the RFID Journal says that two major airplane manufacturers are working together to adopt un...
Seen that? - Ercoupe - A Plane I Want to Fly
in The Aviation Weblog, on November 29, 2009
... Ercoupe - A Plane I Want to Fly at The Aviation Weblog Don't ask me why, but I've fallen in love with the Ercoupe. Maybe it's because i... ...wreckage found near the town of Keciborlu and cannot determine what caused the crash, although they report the weather was good. Witnesses said the pilot informed the tower they were inbound, then the...
Seen that? - The Mac Media Center Project
in The Wired Home Weblog, on November 29, 2009
... The Mac Media Center Project at The Wired Home Weblog The Mac mini just came out and already there's a project Devoted to turning Apple's n... ... in high definition pornography, AND have no friends, this one is bound to tickle your fancy. Crave report:"Despite its Pottery Barn-inspired name, the "maya Single" media apparatus imp...
Seen that? - I'll Pay by RFID Wand, Please
in The RFID Weblog, on November 29, 2009
... I'll Pay by RFID Wand, Please at The RFID Weblog Think RFID is being used only by large corporations? Not so. Millions of individuals in the United States and C... ...only 8% of manufacturers have recently adopted active RFID, 48% planned to adopt it, according to a report by the Aberdeen Group in January 2006. However, according to IDTechEx: the percentage of RFID...
Cancer Vaccine Implants Eliminate Tumors in Mice
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2009
... In this week's issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine , bioengineers describes the use of plastic disks impregnated with tumor-specific antigens and implanted under the skin to rep... ... are exposed to antigens specific to the type of tumor being targeted. The dendritic cells then report to nearby lymph nodes, where they direct the immune system’s T cells to hunt down and kill tumor ...
The Dubai con job
in Sox First, on November 27, 2009
...omi Campbell, David Beckham and Denzel Washington all have in common. According to FT Alphaville , they all invested in get rich quick schemes in Dubai. So did banks like HSBC ($17 billion), Standar... ...ing . And the situation in Dubai is not pretty. This will end badly. According to this Gulf news report , Dubai's struggling banks are threatening to send people with bad debts to jail. The rulers ...
Wine Prices: Lowering the Ceiling
in Celebrate Wine, on November 26, 2009
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Decanter had a piece recently on the impact of the recession on wine prices in the US. The era of the US$100-plus bottle may be over as the US recession takes its toll on Bab... ...s bottle may be over as the US recession takes its toll on Baby Boomers' wealth, according to a new report.
In the preliminary findings for its 2010-11 Annual State of the Wine Industry Report, Si...
siRNA Drug to Treat Genetic Skin Disease Pachyonychia Congenita
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 25, 2009
... In the November 24 online issue of the journal Molecular Therapy , scientists report a new treatment for pachyonychia congenita , an ultra-rare genetic skin condition due to mutations in the ker... ... In the November 24 online issue of the journal Molecular Therapy , scientists report a new treatment for pachyonychia congenita , an ultra-rare genetic skin condition due to mutations in the ker...
Seen that? - What's a Network?
in P2P File Sharing, on November 24, 2009
... According to CacheLogic's latest report, eDonkey has overtaken bit torrent as the top P2P file sharing network by volume of data (USA Today - BBC) [51% eDonkey, 34% BitTorrent, 1... ... at P2P File Sharing According to CacheLogic's latest report, eDonkey has overtaken bit torrent as the top P2P file sharing network by volume of data (USA...
Bad economy, suicides and compensation
in Sox First, on November 23, 2009
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Earlier this month, I looked at preliminary reports showing there has been an uptick in the number of suicides with the recession. Now there is further confirmation with a report from The ... ...
Earlier this month, I looked at preliminary reports showing there has been an uptick in the number of suicides with the recession. Now there is further confirmation with a report from The ...
Seen that? - Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines
in Global Mobility Report, on November 22, 2009
... Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines at Global Mobility Report A new "no touch" policy should halt strip searches by Philippine immi... ... Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines at Global Mobility Report A new "no touch" policy should halt strip searches by Philippine immi...
Fuji Finepix W1 3D Digital Camera Review
in Digital Shot, on November 22, 2009
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Here’s a new digital imaging product from Fuji That I had great hopes for but the initial product reviews are less than encouraging.
Fuji promised us a digital 3D camera a year ago as I repor... ...oduct reviews are less than encouraging.
Fuji promised us a digital 3D camera a year ago as I reported here .
What we got is a great looking camera with great specs and a lot of promise but so ...
Seen that? - The Wind Report
in IfEnergy, on November 20, 2009
... The Wind Report at IfEnergy The American Wind energy Association released their 2005 Wind Industry Ranking Report: "The rankings, which includ... ... The Wind Report at IfEnergy The American Wind energy Association released their 2005 Wind Industry Ranking Report: "The rankings, which includ...
Seen that? - Chinese Venture Capital Ushers in Thunder & Rainmakers
in China Venture News, on November 20, 2009
... China Venture News A dramatic transformation is sweeping across the Pacific. For two decades, Asia watchers have proclaimed the dawning of a Pacific Century that is... ...rld Soon? at China Venture News The Shanghai Daily is reporting that China may expand venture capital opportunities in the near future. According to a rec...
Seen that? - Globetrotter
in TJ's Weblog, on November 20, 2009
...obetrotter at TJ's Weblog I had a nice event today in the facilities of Globetrotter.Globetrotter seems to have managed the transition from a normal retai... ...ity management. Logistics, IT and Call Center [...] Read More Global Entrepreneurship Report 2004 released at TJ's Weblog The GEM (Global En...
Growl for Windows 2.00:00
in Wangtam, on 2009-11-20
...rowl for Windows 2.00:00
• An Early Look At IE9 for Developers
• 海岸线 (38P)
• The Dubai Airshow As Seen From Orbit
• AT&T loses first legal battle against Verizon ads
• Condé Nast's Offe... ...pple tablet PC reportedly delayed until 2H10, with OLED model now included
• Livescribe pen gets an app store
• Home of Qlockwork time tracking software. An add-in for Microsoft Outlook. Try it ...
Seen that? - Dat Damn Ball
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 19, 2009
... Dat Damn Ball at Eagle Par Birdie Ah, the golf ball... It's the source of great pleasure and often great pain. It's golf's equivalent o... ...r you'll want to hear about the latest levitating golf/baseball desktop gadget. Coolest Gadgets report:"Here's a new levitating deco gadget. Instead of the usual Earth globes or other pla...
Seen that? - Dealing with climate change
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 19, 2009
...imate change at Audeamus - How dare we... (Photo from the UK's Environment Agency) So far I haven't touched much on climate change and global warm... ...ers has identified six trends that will drive sustainable development over the next decade in their report: "Corporate Responsibility: Strategy, Management and Value." More on this report at...
Seen that? - Money talks: Health report cards do not improve patient care
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 19, 2009
... Money talks: Health report cards do not improve patient care at Straightfromthedoc A recent study in JAMA suggests that "health report cards&q... ... Money talks: Health report cards do not improve patient care at Straightfromthedoc A recent study in JAMA suggests that "health report cards&q...
Seen that? - Berkshire Hathaway says 'Get Boring'
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on November 19, 2009
... Berkshire Hathaway says 'Get Boring' at The Personal Finance Weblog Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 annual report came out a few weeks ago. If you... ... The Personal Finance Weblog Berkshire Hathaway's 2004 annual report came out a few weeks ago. If you'd like to read it you can find it here. Warren Buffett h...
Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
... Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene at The Biotech Weblog While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women m... ...hy infertility drugs may not work in some women. In the August issue of Endocrinology, researchers report that in mice that were genetically engineered to lack estrogen receptor beta, fertility drugs ...
Cyber warfare to erupt
in Sox First, on November 19, 2009
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Banks and utilities will be on the front line when nations turn to cyber warfare, and there is evidence some of that's occurring right now, according to a new report. The report , by security... ...turn to cyber warfare, and there is evidence some of that's occurring right now, according to a new report. The report , by security vendor McAfee, says: "The critical
infrastructure of nation-stat...
Seen that? - In The Dark - Sad Poetry
in Latina Viva, on November 18, 2009
... In The Dark - Sad Poetry at Latina Viva You once told me Things would be easy... You Lied. I'm strong, you see But the world is wrong: Nobody c... ...comes to your inbox, in loads or sporadically. Best actions taken would be to filter it, re-filter, report it, train your filter to recognize it next time and at last delete it. Some of us get anger a...
Seen that? - Company Overview : Morfik
in Web 2.0, on November 18, 2009
... Morfik, an australian web development company that uses AJAX to develop software, has released the Webos Appsbuilder, an application that allows you to develop webapps (webbased applications). Th... ...Supplychainer Paul Hamerman of Forrester Research recently wrote a report on the current market overview of Business Performance Solutions (BPS) and specifically SAP´s...
49 million Americans go hungry
in Sox First, on November 17, 2009
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US stocks might be rallying to a 13 month high and retail sales have bounced on the back of resurgent car sales but look behind the numbers and you will see the US is a long way off from r... ...look behind the numbers and you will see the US is a long way off from recovery. According to a new report from the United States Department of Agriculture, America is struggling to feed its populatio...
Seen that? - 30+ Basic Linux Commands
in HackITLinux, on November 15, 2009
... Here are some basic linux commands. Some are well known and some aren't. These work on my Mandrake 8.1 system. xkill Kills a running program exit Exits the terminal reboot R... ...ot; This is used to change to the previous [...] Read More Windows VS. Linux Security Report at HackITLinux Perhaps the most oft-repeated my...
Seen that? - Nanotech's for real in the building industry
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 16, 2009
... Nanotech's for real in the building industry at Nanotechbuzz Nanotechnology is sometimes seen as all hype, with little real-world application. But ... ...here, which uses a titanium dioxide nanoparticle coating to shed dirt. To learn more, check out the report released this week on Nanotechnology [...] Read More nanoSTUDIO explores archit...
Greenland melting fast
in Sox First, on November 15, 2009
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In the lead up to Copenhagen, we have alarming news that Greenland's ice sheets are melting at an accelerating rate. According to the report, Greenland lost an estimated 1500 gigatons (one g... ... alarming news that Greenland's ice sheets are melting at an accelerating rate. According to the report, Greenland lost an estimated 1500 gigatons (one gigaton is equal to 1 billion tons) of ice fr...
US unemployment to hit 13%
in Sox First, on November 12, 2009
...We've been hearing lots of commentators say that US unemployment will peak at around 10% and that the recession is over. But former Merrill Lynch economist David Rosenberg says unemployment will... ...ays unemployment will hit 13%, the highest since monthly records began in 1948. According to this report , Rosenberg says the rising unemployment will create massive problems for the Democrats as th...
Seen that? - RFID intermediary
in The Techwear Weblog, on November 10, 2009
... RFID intermediary at The Techwear Weblog Between the barcode and the RFID: A company called InkSure got patents on a technology to print low-cost c... ...d More RFID shows no significant negative impacts on privacy, says European Parliament report at The RFID Weblog This particular report would...
Seen that? - Gordon’s Jewelers Grants Wishes
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 9, 2009
... Gordon’s Jewelers Grants Wishes at The Jewelry Weblog If you're thinking of buying a little bling in the near future, then you may wa... ... Just in time for holiday shopping, New York city transit workers decided to strike today. Per a report by CNN: " New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "th...
Seen that? - Online social networking
in The Dating Weblog, on November 9, 2009
... Online social networking at The Dating Weblog One of the best paths one should follow is socializing. Meet as many people as you can, make yourself... ... at The Dating Weblog A news article published online recently reported on the fact that social networking is starting to take the place of online dating. Many peo...
Seen that? - Scientific Atlanta Grows From DVR Sales
in The Digital TV Weblog, on November 8, 2009
... Scientific Atlanta Grows From DVR Sales at The Digital TV Weblog Much of the news in advertising and digital television revolves around the impact ... ...al television revolves around the impact of the digital video recorder (DVR). Here is the financial report of just one (albeit a large one) manufacturer. Note that at the bottom of their quarterly sta...
Seen that? - Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2009
... Bio-Terrorism and the Flu Pandemic Conference at The Biotech Weblog In the aftermath of the London bombings, it is comforting to know that the Frau... ...otech Weblog This entry is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter.Ricin is a potentially deadly toxin extracted from castor beans which could be used as a bi...
Salz bei Bluthochdruck
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 07.11.09
...lt nicht mehr für alle Hypertoniker zum verbotenen Genuss :
Im "Rapid Report A05-21B" zum Thema "Nichtmedikamentöse Behandlungsstrategien bei Hypertonie" stellt das Institut für Qualität und Wirtsch... ...eisen fad sind, zählt nicht mehr für alle Hypertoniker zum verbotenen Genuss :
Im "Rapid Report A05-21B" zum Thema "Nichtmedikamentöse Behandlungsstrategien bei Hypertonie" stellt das Institut für ...
Why Facebook is for old farts: the demographics of social networking
in Sox First, on November 7, 2009
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Earlier this year, we had the shocking news that the fastest growing group of Facebook users were the 55-plus age group. In a space of just six months, they had increased a whopping 513%. Ti... ...ork and you don't understand Twitter. At the same time, Twitter isn't exactly for teens either. As reported here , a research note written by a 15-year-old Morgan Stanley intern says kids just aren'...
Sprint Reports Losses Despite Improvements
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on November 6, 2009
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Sometimes it seems like Sprint must be scratching their collective head in effort to figure out what gives with the domestic wireless market. The company reported a large third-quarter loss as ... ... collective head in effort to figure out what gives with the domestic wireless market. The company reported a large third-quarter loss as subscribers continued to leave for rivals AT&T and Verizon de...
Seen that? - Internet marketing made simple-and cheap!
in BootStrapMe, on November 6, 2009
...s any good bootstrapper knows. This weekend I attended a (wince) free Internet marketing seminar at the Zollinger Art Center on the campus of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, where, over a breakfast ... ... An article on bootstrapping in a March 2006 issue of U.S. News & World Report suggests these four keys to bootstrapping success after conversations with such veterans as R...
Linux to Overtake Windows in Netbooks by 2013
in HackITLinux, on November 6, 2009
...; viagallery.com
A new report from ABI Research finds that Linux currently has 32 percent of the global netbook market, and will overtake Windows in 2013.
"Sales of low-cost netbooks ar... ... © viagallery.com
A new report from ABI Research finds that Linux currently has 32 percent of the global netbook market, and will overtake Windows in 2013.
"Sales of low-cost netb...
Eight New Insider Trading Arrests, Fourteen Total
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on November 6, 2009
... The SEC’s ongoing investigation of insider trading at hedge funds and stock trading firms has brought allegations against 14 Wall Street professionals.
The charged defendants include hedge ...
The psychology of climate change
in Sox First, on November 6, 2009
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Why is it that we struggle to get change their lifestyles to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Maybe it has something to do with the psychology of climate change. New Scientist has som... ...the same time however, low users increased theirs. By doing that, they fitted in too. Similarly, a report published by the American Psychological Association, identified here , found that most peopl...
Seen that? - France Tightens Family Immigration
in Global Mobility Report, on November 4, 2009
...y Immigration at Global Mobility Report In September, the French parliament is expected to consider an immigration bill that makes it harder for family-ba... ... France Tightens Family Immigration at Global Mobility Report In September, the French parliament is expected to consider an immigration bill that m...
Seen that? - Challenges of RFID Industry (1)
in Supplychainer, on November 5, 2009
...chainer Today Supply Chains are vulnerable to security threats and the uncertainties associated with them. A lot of experts believe that RFID is an answer to this prob... ...stry Adopting RFID at The RFID Weblog In an exclusive report, the RFID Journal says that two major airplane manufacturers are working together to adopt un...
Die umsatzstärksten Wohnstandorte Deutschlands
in Bauen - aber richtig, on 03.11.09
... © CRE Accentro GmbH
Der Wohneigentumsreport 2009 bestätigt: München und Berlin stehen an der Spitze der umsatzstärksten Wohnstandorte Deutschlands. Hier wurden 2008 die meisten Umsät...
Seen that? - Blog Sold for $25 Million
in BlogWealth, on November 1, 2009
...t BlogWealth copyright infoYes that's right...someone sold their blog for $25 million! The blog, Ars Technica, has been around for 10 years and has over 4 mill... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Matthew DixonResearch and Markets has released a report called "The Blogosphere: A Mass Movement from Grass Roots" Among the questions it a...
Infonetics: VoIP Providers Earning Billions
in The VoIP Weblog, on October 31, 2009
...to a recent report from Infonetics Research , revenue from VoIP worldwide reached $20.7 billion in the last six months alone.
That's billion, with a b...
"Residential VoIP services remain ... ...
According to a recent report from Infonetics Research , revenue from VoIP worldwide reached $20.7 billion in the last six months alone.
That's billion, with a b...
"Residential VoIP ...
Seen that? - July 1 GST/HST Drops to 6% from 7%
in Small Business Unplugged, on October 31, 2009
...rom 7% at Small Business Unplugged On July 1st, 2006, the goods and services tax (GST) rate will be lowered from 7% to 6%. This also means that the harmon... ...% to 14% in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. The CFIB has a downloadable report titled "Is your business ready for the GST/HST Rate Reduction?" that you can get by...
Seen that? - Sustainable Development for the Future
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 31, 2009
... Sustainable Development for the Future at Audeamus - How dare we... (From National Curriculum) Just a round up of sustainable development news as I... ...ers has identified six trends that will drive sustainable development over the next decade in their report: "Corporate Responsibility: Strategy, Management and Value." More on this report at...
Seen that? - Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2009
... Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction? at Straightfromthedoc A recent study suggests that the testosterone patch may help with female sexual ... ...ivity in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) following oophorectomy, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine for July 25. The findings are based on a study [...] Re...
Seen that? - Warning From a Student of Democracy's Collapse
in P2P File Sharing, on October 31, 2009
...a Student of Democracy's Collapse at P2P File Sharing The following may appear to have nothing to do with P2P. But it does. There is a growing sense of en... ...Sharing This article is one in a series examining the Pali Capital report that showed paid music download growth is slowing. Long-term change The long-term message is...
Dad Joe says Michael Jackson is worth more dead than alive
in Sox First, on October 31, 2009
...rald Posner reports that Michael Jackson's autopsy photos are being shopped around. If it's true, the pics would get a good price. According to this report , they could be worth $1 million. All t... ...
First we had reports from investigative blogger Gerald Posner reports that Michael Jackson's autopsy photos are being shopped around. If it's true, the pics would get a good price. According...
Virtual Goods Becoming Real Money
in Web 2.0, on October 31, 2009
... The Virtual Goods Summit 2009 wrapped up on Friday. The short story is simple: virtual goods are becoming big money. Virtual goods in games and social apps have taken off and revenues are expected t... ...ts, according to summit organizers.
No place is this more true than Asia, according to a recent report by VentureBeat . The industry is worth $7 billion there.
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Seen that? - The Tricked Out Kitchen
in Do you like to cook?, on October 27, 2009
... The Tricked Out Kitchen at Do you like to cook? Whether gourmet cooking is your hobby or your profession, it's tempting to fill your kitchen wi... ...e looking for a nice, out of the way wee machine for home. Building a PC for the kitchen - The Tech Report [...] Read More ...
Obama and Google: a love story
in Sox First, on October 27, 2009
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One of the little observed forces in the economy is the love affair between President Obama and Google. For insights into this star-struck relationship, check this report in Fortune . From th... ...r between President Obama and Google. For insights into this star-struck relationship, check this report in Fortune . From the time of his visit to the Googleplex during the presidential campaign, t...
Pay cuts for auto firm executives. What about banks?
in Sox First, on October 23, 2009
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How heartening to read the report in the Detroit Free Press that executives at General Motors and Chrysler will get pay cuts of up to 25%. Just to make sure the bailouts aren't feathering th... ...
How heartening to read the report in the Detroit Free Press that executives at General Motors and Chrysler will get pay cuts of up to 25%. Just to make sure the bailouts aren't feathering th...
Fewer Americans believe in climate change
in Sox First, on October 23, 2009
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In the lead up to Copenhagen, pressure is mounting on the Untied States to take a stand on global warming instead of doing the usual and digging its heels. Writing in The Guardian , Jeffrey Sa...
KFC's secrets in China
in Sox First, on October 22, 2009
... American brands. Take for example KFC. According to this report , if you ask a local Chinese what their favorite restaurant is and you're more than likely to hear KFC. So what are the secrets to KFC... ...anniversary, has an infatuation with some American brands. Take for example KFC. According to this report , if you ask a local Chinese what their favorite restaurant is and you're more than likely to...
The big gap: Wall Street bonuses and normal pay
in Sox First, on October 21, 2009
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While banks have been castigated for their excessive pay levels, the pay gap between the so-called Wall Street superstars and ordinary wage earners is the elephant in the room. Some shocking ... ... warrant some attention. Check out the chart! Income inequality is getting worse, according to this report. The share of total US income making up by the top 10% of earners was around 35% in 1987 but ...
Endless unemployment and the new pledge of allegiance
in Sox First, on October 21, 2009
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The latest figures show that jobless claims have dipped, suggesting the economy is on the mend but don't start celebrating yet. Dig deeper into the US economy and you'll see that there is a r... ...'ll see that there is a real sickness there that's hard to fix. As Tom Raum at Associated Press reports, high joblessness could be the new normal. In the past, the auto and construction industry l...
How to create a fluctuation-proof supply chain...
in Supplychainer, on October 20, 2009
... Manufacyrers' Monthly has featured a new article on the need for reshaping today's supply chains (Read the article here ).
The author of the article argues that, for historical reasons, man... ...ples behind the lean management philosophy are becoming more valued.
The article mentions a new report from ARC Advisory Group which has found out that 70% of the companies are using Lean philosop...
Download or Text Free mobile ringtones from Bongotones, the ringtone hub
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-20
...• Download or Text Free mobile ringtones from Bongotones, the ringtone hub
• Wamboo
• ToReadNext.com - A New Way To Find Your Next Book
• ixpk.com - Quality Images For Design
• Small aste... ... for Oblivion?
• Report: 41 Percent of Personal Computing Software Is Pirated
• Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's Squirrel project revealed... as the Square iPhone Payment System
• Dragon Age Jou...
Is the US ready for IFRS?
in Sox First, on October 20, 2009
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Earlier this year, the then incoming head of the Securities and Exchange Commission Mary Schapiro indicated she was in no hurry to bring global accounting standards (otherwise known as Intern... ...he was in no hurry to bring global accounting standards (otherwise known as International Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS) to the United States. "I will not be bound by the existing roadmap that...
No autographs, say auditors
in Sox First, on October 18, 2009
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Earlier this year, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board came out with a proposal requiring engagement partners to personally sign corporate audit reports. The PCAOB writes: "A... ...oard came out with a proposal requiring engagement partners to personally sign corporate audit reports. The PCAOB writes: "A requirement for the engagement partner to sign the audit report could...
Privatization - Not a Silver Bullet
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 17, 2009
...; iTopher When Indiana outsourced its welfare eligibility to IBM in 2007, effectively privatizing the process, it expected to reap significant savings – the shibboleth often promised by outsourcing ... ...urn out that way, as Indiana canceled its US$1.34 billion dollar deal this past Thursday (see AP Report ).
Like any other process, outsourcing isn't for everyone or everything. In fact, outsourci...
Bloomberg's plans for BusinessWeek
in Sox First, on October 15, 2009
...ek for between $2-5 million. It's a significant deal because as BusinessWeek's Tom Lowry reports, the deal is unprecedented for both buyer and seller. It's the first major acquisition for Bloomberg ... ...usinessWeek for between $2-5 million. It's a significant deal because as BusinessWeek's Tom Lowry reports, the deal is unprecedented for both buyer and seller. It's the first major acquisition for B...
Top 10 Riskiest FDA-Regulated Foods
in Well Woman Blog, on October 15, 2009
... © thebittenword.com Every so often we hear of outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, the more recent that comes to mind are those of the spinach and peanut butter recalls. The Center for Science in ... ...cending order, the most risky in terms of outbreaks:
LEAFY GREENS: 363 outbreaks involving 13,568 reported cases of illness
EGGS: 352 outbreaks involving 11,163 reported cases of illness
TUNA: 268 ou...
Unemployment boosts military recruitment
in Sox First, on October 14, 2009
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These are troubling times. Soaring unemployment has had a massive impact on military recruitment. According to this report , the US military has met all its recruitment goals for the first tim... ...ng times. Soaring unemployment has had a massive impact on military recruitment. According to this report , the US military has met all its recruitment goals for the first time since becoming an all ...
Seen that? - EPT Championship
in Internet Poker, on October 13, 2009
...oker Wsbtv reports that Jeff Williams of Dunwoody, Georgia has won the european poker tour's Grand Final in Monte Carlo. The EPT , sponsored by PokerStars.com, is ... ... EPT Championship at Internet Poker Wsbtv reports that Jeff Williams of Dunwoody, Georgia has won the european poker tour's Grand Final in Monte...
Offshoring surviving the recession just fine
in The CIO Weblog, on October 12, 2009
... survey results suggesting that leading offshore outsourcing providers have not only benefited from the cost-cutting frenzy that has occupied their traditional client based over the past year, but hav... ...So says a fresh report from McKinsey highlighting recent survey results suggesting that leading offshore outsourcing providers have not only benefited from the cost-cutting frenzy that has occupied th...





