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July 02, 2008 News and Trends
Iraq, Nader
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:26:13 PDT
Tuesday and I'm really bummed because I thought it was Wednesday for some reason. I really went through the day thinking, "Hump day. Weekend's almost here." And when I sat down at the computer to write I noticed stuff saying it was Tuesday online and thought, "Huh?" I was so hopeful until reality sunk in! This is from Edward Luce's "Obama under fire over Iraq troop pledge:" US presidents have a history of abandoning campaign promises by pointing out that “the world looks different from here” w
Audio Feed: America wants Patriotic Presidents!
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:44 PDT
Americans want their president to be patriotic--but what does it mean to be patriotic, exactly? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic has more.
Another Analyst Departure
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:54:57 PDT
Hmmm .... first Charlene and now Rachel - two well-known analysts leaving on the same day in the same coverage area ... ok - who's next? Bueller...Bueller... In any case, best of luck to Rachel as well! While at IDC I've gotten to meet more interesting people than I could mention here and see a huge array of technology and corporate innovation. It has been a wonderful experience. Alas, because of my operational experience, I am too antsy to remain on the sidelines as an analyst. I want to d
Audio Feed: America wants Patriotic Presidents!
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:44 PDT
Americans want their president to be patriotic--but what does it mean to be patriotic, exactly? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic has more.
20 Pride marchers hurt in Czech attacks
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:53:31 PDT
Nick Clegg calls on Heinz to reinstate same-sex kiss advert The leader of the Liberal Democrats has become the first party leader to comment on the decision of food manufacturer Heinz to withdraw an advert from TV because it depicted two men kissing. You will go to hell, preacher tells "gay" CNN presenter Is Anderson Cooper going to hell? Rev. Al Sharpton seems to think so, and while appearing on Anderson Cooper 360 to discuss Rev. James Dobson. opinionuk-newsworld-newspolitics
Pop icon George Michael may retire to
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:05:15 PDT
MTV backs campaign to get young people be open about sexual health Young people are being encouraged to talk openly about their sexual experiences in an innovative scheme aimed at reducing the stigma that surrounds sexual health. Clapham street party will benefit GMFA Actress Michelle Collins and cabaret act Topping and Butch will be among the entertainers doing a turn at Clapham Street Party later this month. Brokeback: The Opera scheduled to premiere in 2013 Rumours that
Firefly Launches New Routes for 2008
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:25:32 PDT
Subang, 2 July 2008 - Firefly, Malaysia’s community airline, announces its’ new routes with the arrival of their first ATR 72-500 aircraft. The new routes are going to operate starting from 26 October this year, after the aircraft, the first of its kind to be introduced in Malaysia, due to arrive this coming August. Malaysians can now look forward to flying from Subang to current destination such as Koh Samui, and to new destinations such as Pekanbaru, and Johor Bahru. Firefly adds on new rout
Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/
Using Ratio Charts to Gain an Edge
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:54:18 PDT
The following is an educational post to be submitted for guest commentary on the ino.com Traders' Blog. Long time readers of the Biiwii.com blog know that I rely on ratio charts to the max. In fact, I find these ratios between different markets to be absolutely vital to being on the right side of the trade where macro themes are concerned. A recent example is the Dow/Gold ratio, which allowed me to navigate the oncoming - and entirely predictable - rally in stocks (both in nominal terms and in
Top 10 funeral songs & the most unusual
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:41:49 PDT
It's unlikely a mournful sombre mood could prevail through a funeral rendition of Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, but this was a last musical message played at a final farewell recently, and it is part of an increasing trend away from hymns towards popular, rock and novelty songs, a leading funeral provider says.
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arlene dahl
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:26:13 PDT
Tuesday and I'm really bummed because I thought it was Wednesday for some reason. I really went through the day thinking, "Hump day. Weekend's almost here." And when I sat down at the computer to write I noticed stuff saying it was Tuesday online and thought, "Huh?" I was so hopeful until reality sunk in! This is from Edward Luce's "Obama under fire over Iraq troop pledge:" US presidents have a history of abandoning campaign promises by pointing out that “the world looks different from here” w
Audio Feed: America wants Patriotic Presidents!
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:44 PDT
Americans want their president to be patriotic--but what does it mean to be patriotic, exactly? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic has more.
Another Analyst Departure
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:54:57 PDT
Hmmm .... first Charlene and now Rachel - two well-known analysts leaving on the same day in the same coverage area ... ok - who's next? Bueller...Bueller... In any case, best of luck to Rachel as well! While at IDC I've gotten to meet more interesting people than I could mention here and see a huge array of technology and corporate innovation. It has been a wonderful experience. Alas, because of my operational experience, I am too antsy to remain on the sidelines as an analyst. I want to d
Audio Feed: America wants Patriotic Presidents!
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:44 PDT
Americans want their president to be patriotic--but what does it mean to be patriotic, exactly? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathy Frankovic has more.
20 Pride marchers hurt in Czech attacks
Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:53:31 PDT
Nick Clegg calls on Heinz to reinstate same-sex kiss advert The leader of the Liberal Democrats has become the first party leader to comment on the decision of food manufacturer Heinz to withdraw an advert from TV because it depicted two men kissing. You will go to hell, preacher tells "gay" CNN presenter Is Anderson Cooper going to hell? Rev. Al Sharpton seems to think so, and while appearing on Anderson Cooper 360 to discuss Rev. James Dobson. opinionuk-newsworld-newspolitics
Pop icon George Michael may retire to
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:05:15 PDT
MTV backs campaign to get young people be open about sexual health Young people are being encouraged to talk openly about their sexual experiences in an innovative scheme aimed at reducing the stigma that surrounds sexual health. Clapham street party will benefit GMFA Actress Michelle Collins and cabaret act Topping and Butch will be among the entertainers doing a turn at Clapham Street Party later this month. Brokeback: The Opera scheduled to premiere in 2013 Rumours that
Firefly Launches New Routes for 2008
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:25:32 PDT
Subang, 2 July 2008 - Firefly, Malaysia’s community airline, announces its’ new routes with the arrival of their first ATR 72-500 aircraft. The new routes are going to operate starting from 26 October this year, after the aircraft, the first of its kind to be introduced in Malaysia, due to arrive this coming August. Malaysians can now look forward to flying from Subang to current destination such as Koh Samui, and to new destinations such as Pekanbaru, and Johor Bahru. Firefly adds on new rout
Canada - Mortgage Insurance is NOT a sure thing
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:56:10 PST
"MarketPlace" was broadcasted on Feb 6 and re-ran on CBC NewsWorld on Feb 9. It was about claims made and declined by the major banks (and their underwriter Canada Life) regarding mortgage insurance that the borrowers took when they assumed their mortgage.Link: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/
Using Ratio Charts to Gain an Edge
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:54:18 PDT
The following is an educational post to be submitted for guest commentary on the ino.com Traders' Blog. Long time readers of the Biiwii.com blog know that I rely on ratio charts to the max. In fact, I find these ratios between different markets to be absolutely vital to being on the right side of the trade where macro themes are concerned. A recent example is the Dow/Gold ratio, which allowed me to navigate the oncoming - and entirely predictable - rally in stocks (both in nominal terms and in
Top 10 funeral songs & the most unusual
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:41:49 PDT
It's unlikely a mournful sombre mood could prevail through a funeral rendition of Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, but this was a last musical message played at a final farewell recently, and it is part of an increasing trend away from hymns towards popular, rock and novelty songs, a leading funeral provider says.
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