December 2009
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Swatch Group Vows That ETA Will Stop Selling Watch... →
The move could spell death for legions of brands who are reliant on ETA to offer “Swiss Made” watches.
Bang & Olufsen Makes Sound Sound Better in the New... →
The A8 is made of aluminum. It can tell whether cars ahead of you are signaling a turn. It can read speed limit signs (Merlin’s not so happy about where that one is going, neither are we…). Its thermal imaging system can detect people 300 feet away. The adaptive lighting system knows when you’re going to turn because it’s paying attention to the same navigation system that...
Marginal Revolution: Managua →
timely. thanks for visiting joe!
With over 600 barrios, a definitive breakdown of Managua safety is a book in itself. As a general rule, don’t ever walk more than a few blocks anywhere in Managua. There are almost no police during the night time and with no centre there are few places where the streets will be busy. The Metrocentro area is safe, but it’s still best not to walk...
NYC - New York in Last Place in Happiness Rating -... →
Americans who described themselves as satisfied tended to live in places where the quality of life was good by most standards — where the sun shone a lot, the air was reasonably clear, housing didn’t leave you busted, traffic wasn’t too fierce and so on.
“Update 4.: There is a history between Iran and Twitter. It was well noted and...”
– Twitter Hacked, Defaced By “Iranian Cyber Army” (Developing)
WatchLin debuted the work at the Support REDD+ Gala, which supports the UN program that aims to give developing nations financial incentive to keep their forests standing. Under the What is Missing Foundation?, Maya will be awarding six grants to organizations and projects, including Carbonfund.org and Bonobo Conservation Initiative, that show that REDD+ can be and is successful.
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“EMI Music acquires leading European music merchandiser Loudclothing.com”
– EMI Music | About EMI | News | 2009 News | EMI Music acquires leading European music merchandiser Loudclothing.com
Apple Gestapo: How Apple Hunts Down Leaks - Apple... →
They call themselves the Worldwide Loyalty Team. Among some employees, they are known as the Apple Gestapo, a group of moles always spying in headquarters and stores, reporting directly to Jobs and Oppenheimer. Here’s how they hunt people down.
Design: Evolution of the Self-Winding Wristwatch |... →
First invented in the 1920s, the self-winding wristwatch was a triumph of engineering, but, like any new technology, it could be finicky. Fortunately, speed bumps breed innovation. Here are three landmarks on the path to the ultimate automatic wristwatch.
NYC’s Best-App Contest Opens for Worldwide Voting... →
New York City today asked people all over the world to pick the best new mobile and web apps that make the Big Apple “more transparent, accessible and accountable.”
Goelet Wine Estates Announces Restructuring of... →
NAPA, Calif., Dec 14, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ——The Goelet family today announced the restructuring of Goelet Wine Estates (GWE). The move will coordinate all production, sales, distribution, marketing and financial operations under a single entity governed by a central Board of Directors, to whom Adam Torpy will report as CEO.
