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April 08, 2008 News and Trends
Google the Next Netscape
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:57:29 PDT
In what many analysts are calling the most dangerous sign yet of the credit crunch's impact on America's last profitable business sector, last week, rumors began to circulate that Internet giant Google is in very big trouble. Layoffs, managerial departures, negative income reports. You name it - it's happening. The news is a dreadfully frightening
ABC News Shocker: 5 out of 150,000 Troops Endorse Democrats
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:19:44 PDT
Taking a page directly from Barack Obama’s campaign playbook, ABC “News” traveled to Iraq and was able to find five soldiers who endorse Democrat candidates for president — three for Obama and two for Hillary — which they attempted in a piece called, “Surprising Political Endorsements By U.S. Troops,” to portray as the general consensus among...
Moving Pixels Distorts Reality and Discovers Serenity with GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:52:41 PDT
Over the past 13 years, Santa Monica-based Moving Pixels has transformed itself from a 3D shop geared toward the gaming industry, to a small and increasingly sought-after 2D visual effects boutique. These days, with an exclusive focus on photo-realistic advertisement spots, Moving Pixels is being kept busy by a marquee client roster which includes Coors Light, Jeep, Lincoln Mercury, AT&T Cingular, Visa, Toyota, Nissan, and a host of other prestigious brands. VFX Supervisor and Lead Flame ar
Born That Way
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:57:16 PDT
This is a subject that has been on my mind for the last few months. Because of that, I’ve been sensitive to the issue (more so than usual), which means my antenna has been alerted to anything that touches the issue. The other night there was an episode of one of the true crime shows that focused on a 13 year old boy who murdered (in a serial killer like fashion) a 4 year old boy in his neighborhood (he was bullied and his mother had taken an anti-seizure drug while she was pregnant) and af
Grains Gone Wild
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:49:25 PDT
How did the food crisis happen? The answer is a combination of long-term trends, bad luck — and bad policy.
Spying, Much on Our Minds
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:11:23 PDT
A recent post at this blog deals with spying, the world's "second-oldest profession." Coincidentally Fox News posted this report,"A Spy's Motivation: Ideology, Not Money Motivates Americans to Spy Against the U.S.": Americans who spy against the U.S. are increasingly motivated by ideology rather than by money, with nearly half of the known spies since the end of the Cold War showing allegiance to another country or cause, according to a government report. Prior to 1990, just a fifth of Ameri
Is there an investment case for JPM's consumer trends fund? - CityWire.co.uk
All about Silver Trading
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:04:23 PDT
It has become the trend of the time to trade in silver. This is due to the multitude of benefits silver has to offer. It is seen as one of the most fruitful investments of the present day business world.
April Edition of IP-Watch Monthly Reporter Now Available
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:51:03 PDT
The Intellectual Property Watch Monthly Reporter features the most important news on international IP policymaking, the latest on who is coming and going in the IP community at the United Nations, World Trade Organization, Geneva missions, regional and national IP offices, industry and non-governmental organisations, plus News Briefs on reports ...
Two Die From Human Form of Mad Cow in Spain
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:08:11 PDT
Two people have died in Spain after contracting the human form of "mad cow disease", variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), Spanish media has said.The two died in the central region of Castilla-Leon, one three months ago and the other last week, regional health sources were quoted by news agency AFP.
Blissfields / News / Volunteer
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:49:16 PDT
Anyone want to volunteer at The UK's best small festival?
Color Design Trends Reflect Lifestyle Choices - Kitchen and Bath Design News
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:57:29 PDT
In what many analysts are calling the most dangerous sign yet of the credit crunch's impact on America's last profitable business sector, last week, rumors began to circulate that Internet giant Google is in very big trouble. Layoffs, managerial departures, negative income reports. You name it - it's happening. The news is a dreadfully frightening
ABC News Shocker: 5 out of 150,000 Troops Endorse Democrats
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:19:44 PDT
Taking a page directly from Barack Obama’s campaign playbook, ABC “News” traveled to Iraq and was able to find five soldiers who endorse Democrat candidates for president — three for Obama and two for Hillary — which they attempted in a piece called, “Surprising Political Endorsements By U.S. Troops,” to portray as the general consensus among...
Moving Pixels Distorts Reality and Discovers Serenity with GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:52:41 PDT
Over the past 13 years, Santa Monica-based Moving Pixels has transformed itself from a 3D shop geared toward the gaming industry, to a small and increasingly sought-after 2D visual effects boutique. These days, with an exclusive focus on photo-realistic advertisement spots, Moving Pixels is being kept busy by a marquee client roster which includes Coors Light, Jeep, Lincoln Mercury, AT&T Cingular, Visa, Toyota, Nissan, and a host of other prestigious brands. VFX Supervisor and Lead Flame ar
Born That Way
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:57:16 PDT
This is a subject that has been on my mind for the last few months. Because of that, I’ve been sensitive to the issue (more so than usual), which means my antenna has been alerted to anything that touches the issue. The other night there was an episode of one of the true crime shows that focused on a 13 year old boy who murdered (in a serial killer like fashion) a 4 year old boy in his neighborhood (he was bullied and his mother had taken an anti-seizure drug while she was pregnant) and af
Grains Gone Wild
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:49:25 PDT
How did the food crisis happen? The answer is a combination of long-term trends, bad luck — and bad policy.
Spying, Much on Our Minds
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:11:23 PDT
A recent post at this blog deals with spying, the world's "second-oldest profession." Coincidentally Fox News posted this report,"A Spy's Motivation: Ideology, Not Money Motivates Americans to Spy Against the U.S.": Americans who spy against the U.S. are increasingly motivated by ideology rather than by money, with nearly half of the known spies since the end of the Cold War showing allegiance to another country or cause, according to a government report. Prior to 1990, just a fifth of Ameri
Is there an investment case for JPM's consumer trends fund? - CityWire.co.uk
Is there an investment case for JPM's consumer trends fund? CityWire.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago The JPM Global Consumer Trends fund, structured as a UK Oeic, will focus on three key areas, namely demographic changes, health, and aspirations and luxury. ... JPMorgan AM launches Global Consumer Trends fund ifaonline.co.uk JPMorgan launches global consumer trends portfolio Investment Week JP Morgan launches Global consumer trends fund CityWire.co.uk FT Adviser all 7 news articles |
All about Silver Trading
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:04:23 PDT
It has become the trend of the time to trade in silver. This is due to the multitude of benefits silver has to offer. It is seen as one of the most fruitful investments of the present day business world.
April Edition of IP-Watch Monthly Reporter Now Available
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:51:03 PDT
The Intellectual Property Watch Monthly Reporter features the most important news on international IP policymaking, the latest on who is coming and going in the IP community at the United Nations, World Trade Organization, Geneva missions, regional and national IP offices, industry and non-governmental organisations, plus News Briefs on reports ...
Two Die From Human Form of Mad Cow in Spain
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:08:11 PDT
Two people have died in Spain after contracting the human form of "mad cow disease", variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), Spanish media has said.The two died in the central region of Castilla-Leon, one three months ago and the other last week, regional health sources were quoted by news agency AFP.
Blissfields / News / Volunteer
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:49:16 PDT
Anyone want to volunteer at The UK's best small festival?
Color Design Trends Reflect Lifestyle Choices - Kitchen and Bath Design News
 Kitchen and Bath Design News | Color Design Trends Reflect Lifestyle Choices Kitchen and Bath Design News, NY - 10 hours ago Beyond that, however, we look to the trends in color. In doing so, it seems they are almost always related to current lifestyle trends and general concerns ... |
