Treasure off the shelves Jun 28, 2009
At flea markets, the books are not arranged according to subject or author so make sure you have ample time to spare if you want to browse ... Knowing what you want will allow you to focus on retail and other sources that are likely to carry the type of book you desire ... At the same time, knowing what you can reasonably afford to spend for the book will also help you narrow your options, making it possible to spend more time with sources that are likely to have what you want. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital will open next year as scheduled Jun 27, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. This is our vision of what the future in the north should be like. (Channelnewsasia.com)
WAN Optimization Grows Up Jun 27, 2009
The market for WAN optimization controllers (WOCs) is maturing rapidly, but demand remains strong thanks to and server consolidation projects ... WOCs are used to speed up slow wide area network (WAN) links to servers using a combination of techniques, including ... The falling costs of bandwidth may also have an effect on the market, as WAN links are likely to increase in capacity. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
The London Concerts: Michael's Missed Comeback Jun 27, 2009
"I'll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. This is the final curtain call." That prompted an online frenzy, with 360,000 people registering applications before the ticket office even opened ... But Jackson's emaciated figure, wan complexion and erratic behavior during the announcement he repeatedly told the audience members he loved them, before pumping his fists, striking a catwalk pose and disappearing behind a curtain led to speculation that his health would prevent him from... (Time.com)
Weathering the global financial crisis Jun 27, 2009
At Your Service by TAN SRI DR WAN ABDUL AZIZ WAN ABDULLAH ... We have provided training opportunities and allowances for retrenched workers ... Tan Sri Dr Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah is the Finance Ministrys secretary-general. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China will review planned dam Jun 26, 2009
The Ministry of Environmental Protection's chief engineer, Wan Bentai, announced the environmental assessment order at a news conference, saying the ministry has the power to reject the project if it is shown to be harmful to the environment. "The Chinese government is fond of developing hydropower, but we must take into account the environmental effects of those projects," Wan said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
That Guy From Jurassic Park Would Like To Ask You a Few Questions Jun 26, 2009
But Goldblum exceeds even these allowances ... In warmer climes, he glides behind his colleagues with his hands stuck in his pockets and a wan, dubious grin imprinted on his face ... It is obvious why Criminal Intent's producers wanted him -- he has added a truly original, twisted character to the formulaic Law & Order series. (Slate)
Pua gets marching orders Jun 25, 2009
Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar made the order against the Opposition MP before the lunch break ... At one point, Dr Wan Junaidi told Pua to sit down, noting that it was Tajuddin s floor. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
SP Setia CEO doesnt see PNB takeover taking place Jun 25, 2009
On June 18, SP Setia announced the appointment of two nominees of PNB Tan Sri Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin and Datuk Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin as its new non-independent and non-executive directors. SP Setias two executive directors Khor Chap Jen and Teow Leong Seng resigned from their positions on the same day. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
How to determine the protocol for your SAN Jun 25, 2009
The main determination to make is if you want simple failover for business continuity purposes or if you would like load-balancing as well ... If you go through the trouble of building a storage solution that offers enormous IOPS and throughput, you aren't likely to want to bottleneck all of this over a 1 Gigabit Ethernet high-latency iSCSI link ... Cons of InfiniBand: InfiniBand only covers short distances (15 meters) unless you invest in IB long-range extenders and have fiber or high-end WAN... (Search Storage)
Older population to triple by 2050 Jun 24, 2009
"This shift in the age structure of the world's population poses challenges to society, families, businesses, health care providers and policymakers to meet the needs of aging individuals," said Wan He, demographer in the Census Bureau's Population Division. Europe likely will continue to be the oldest region in the world: by 2050, 29 percent of its total population is projected to be 65 and older. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Tony Pua kicked out of Dewan Rakyat for one day (Update) Jun 24, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Petaling Jaya MP Tony Pua has been kicked out of Parliament for the rest of the day for not obeying Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafars orders to sit down ... Wan Junaidi then told Pua to sit down and said it was Tajuddins floor and he had yet to allow Pua to speak ... It was at this juncture Wan Junaidi ordered Pua out. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Intel, Nokia Partnership Facing Market Challenges Jun 24, 2009
Such technology was missing from Intel's chipsets, which currently support and WiMax, a wide area network technology that Intel is hoping will someday be a challenger to carriers' future 4G data networks. However, with no guarantee will ever be successful, Intel needed technology to get on carriers' existing networks. (TechWeb)
Newton South Class of 2009 graduates Jun 24, 2009
Ivetta Kotlyarevskaya Zoe Bird Krauss Jennifer Weiler Krems Linus Kuo Jason Pin Kuo Casey Andrew Kurosawa Jessica Kwan Chuk Man Lai Brandon Lam Stephanie Elise Lam ... Tanuf Uday Tembulkar Leang Kwang Teo ... Katherine Hoi-Ling Wan. (Newton Tab, MA)
NetEx HyperIP Boosts Data Storage Recovery Jun 24, 2009
Using techniques like caching and application protocol optimization, WAN optimization controllers (WOCs) can improve the performance of applications over WANs dramatically. But when it comes to sucking huge volumes of data over a WAN from one storage system to another, caching and application protocol optimization can't help significantly ... "Unlike conventional WOCs, we don't look at application protocols, and we don't do caching. We concentrate on mitigating the problems posed by... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Minister delivers speech to clear the air Jun 23, 2009
TRANSPORT Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat delivered his ministerial statement in Dewan Rakyat on the Port Klang Free Zone report despite attempts by the Opposition to sidetrack it ... Both Deputy Speakers Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Datuk Ronald Kiandee had to remind Lim repeatedly to sit down before Ong could continue with his statement ... At one point, Lim was heard shouting that Ong should be referred to the Committee of Privileges for misleading the House, to which Dr Wan... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* Public opposition to chairman Ma Jun 23, 2009
Then last year the China Times Group sold the China Times and CTV to Want Want Group (), while the CMPC and the BCC where handed over to a trustee by the KMT-run Hua Hsia Investment Holding Co (Lq). However, what really happened was the KMT and its Central Investment Co helped find another buyer for the CMPC and the BCC. The sale of CMPC to Lor Yu-chen () and Jhuang Wan Yun () in 2006 then resulted in a dispute with both sides trading accusations ... Lu I-ming is... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
DNA Bill passed by just one vote Jun 23, 2009
The one-vote majority was almost certainly a shock to many Barisan MPs, who had to rush into the Dewan when the quorum bell was rung. This was the first time that a Government Bill was so narrowly passed, said Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, an MP since 1990 ... Abu Seman also denied Dr P. Ramasamy s (DAP Batu Kawan) suggestion that many politicians were also held under the Emergency Ordinance and that the Bill was politically motivated. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Parliament: Hysterical outburst over PKFZ report Jun 22, 2009
During the question and answer session in the Dewan Rakyat, Ong was interrupted by Lim. Both Deputy Speakers Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Datuk Ronald Kiandee had to remind Lim repeatedly to sit down before Ong could continue with his statement ... On Lims outburst in the Dewan, Ong said he should be allowed to continue with his statement under the House rules. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Perak JPs urge people to stop disrespect towards Sultan Jun 22, 2009
Its president Datuk Seri Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan said Sultan Azlan Shah had the people's best interest at heart when the ruler made the decision to accept Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir as the new mentri besar ... The rakyat are angry because they are being incited by a certain group of people who want power. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
More SMEs may restructure loans Jun 22, 2009
Managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Wan Azhar Wan Ahmad said for every two accounts that turned into non-performing loans (NPL), one would restructure its loan for lower instalment amount and a prolonged repayment period ... On other initiatives to alleviate the burden of SMEs, Wan Azhar said CGC even let borrowers pay in several instalments the guarantee fee that was usually paid in a lump sum on an annual basis ... 5bil in loans this year compared with RM3bil last year, Wan... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nigerian media highlight Nigeria/Tunisia World Cup qualifierLagos, Nigeria (PANA) - The 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup qualifier betweenNigeria and Tunisia, scheduled to take place Saturday in Rades, outside Tunis,stole the show in almost all the Nigerian media. 20/06/2009 Full Text... Jun 21, 2009
"The paper said the Nigerian delegation to Tunisia are determined to face any kin d of intimidation from the Tunisians before, during and after the match.Team Captain, Nwankwo Kanu, said the Eagles did not expect niceties from the Nor th Africans. "We are here to play an important match and that is what we will co n centrate on ... We wan t to qualify for the World Cup, but we have to take it one step at a time. (Panapress.com)
11 runaway Pusat Serenti inmates detained, so far Jun 21, 2009
State CID chief Senior Asst Comm (11) Wan Abdullah Tuanku Said said police had also detained two men aged 30 and 36 at Kubang Semang near Bukit Mertajam for harbouring an escapee when they arrested the 11th inmate. We will take serious action and charge them in court under Section 216 of the Penal Code for harbouring offenders who had escaped from lawful custody, said SAC (11) Wan Abdullah ... We are still investigating when they carried out the incident spontaneously or planned earlier, SAC... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Battle against local legend Jun 21, 2009
The speaker, Kota Baru MP Datuk Wan Rahim Wan Abdullah, is normally soft spoken but he had been very unhappy over the attempt by some top leaders in PAS to hold unity talks with Umno ... The unspoken declaration here was that those leaders who favour Umno would not be welcome and their pictures would not be used, no matter how important they are, and that includes PAS president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang ... Incidentally, Wan Abdullah Wan Su who won Manek Urai for PAS in 1978 is the late father of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Objections to name change of Orang Ulu to Lun Daya Jun 21, 2009
Former Senator Datuk Stephen Wan Ullok, also the first secretary-general of the 43-year-old Orang Ulu National Association (OUNA), said the term Orang Ulu fitted the Kayan, Kenyah, Penan and other minor ethnic groups living in ulu sungai (upper reaches of rivers ... To those who pursue their agenda, can I suggest they extend the courtesy to the Kayan, Kenyah and Penan people to take part in deciding what they want to be referred to collectively, wrote Wan Ullok in an article in The Sunday... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
ChinaJoy CGBC Registration is Now Hot! Jun 20, 2009
Speakers at China In-game Advertising Forum include Su Tong, CEO, Hylink Advertising Co.; Meg Wu, Managing Director, Group Interaction China; Henry Yang, Founder & President, iResearch; Lawrence Wan, General Manager, OMG Digital China; Johan Wong, Vice General Manager, In-game Media; and Benny Zhang, CEO, In-game Media. Please download the registration form for conference registration, procedures as follows: At the Conference Section of ChinaJoy homepage ( ) - download the ChinaJoy forum... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Zimory Adds to Open Source-Powered Cloud Tools Jun 20, 2009
"It's about the thinnest possible implementation to quickly do cold migration between WAN with very high speeds.". Open source. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Systems Engineer-CIVPOL ICAS (Melbourne,FL) Jun 20, 2009
I. Administers client desktops: client access to the Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) and firewall (remote). J. Supports the Help Desk: Handles calls for level three IT assistance. (Florida Today)
Rich Lowry: Obama gives Iran crackdown a pass in naive bid to negotiate Jun 20, 2009
Obama says he wants to avoid stoking a nationalist backlash ... And Obama is so dead-set on negotiating with the current regime, he doesn't want to invest much in the hope of changing it ... Whatever wan hope there was that we could talk the Iranian regime out of its nuclear-weapons program is diminishing. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Indonesia threat to cut maid supply Jun 20, 2009
By MARTIN CARVALHO and CHEW WAN YING ... While Hong Kong and Taiwan pay a maid between RM1,300 and RM1,600 per month, and Saudi Arabia and Singapore offer between RM800 and RM900, Indonesian maids who work here are paid a minimum monthly wage of RM600, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Quotes of note Jun 20, 2009
"I love it [in Boston]. I don t want to go anywhere else. Bruins coach CLAUDE JULIEN, after winning the Jack Adams Award as best coach, on signing a new deal with the Bruins"Just because you re old, that doesn t mean you can t do fun stuff. And you don t want to sit around drooling in the corner ... WAN YANHAI, a gay-rights advocate in China, on the government s cancellation of events for Shanghai s first gay-pride festival. (Boston Globe)
* Prosecutors charge 46 in port fraud Jun 19, 2009
The shipping firms are Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp, APL Ltd, Evergreen Marine, Wan Hai Lines Ltd and NYK Logistics. Hsieh denied any wrongdoing, saying he had followed the rules and if there was any discrepancy in the figures, that would be the shipping companies responsibility, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
SP Setia second quarter profit down Jun 19, 2009
In a separate filing, SP Setia said it has appointed Datuk Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin and Tan Sri Dr Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin non-executive directors effective yesterday ... Former education director-general Wan Mohd Zahid is currently chairman of Universiti Teknologi Mara and pro-chancellor of Management and Science University. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Marines deploy WAN optimization to smooth HQ relocation in Iraq Jun 19, 2009
The Multi-National ForceWest (MNF-W), the highest command in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, recently completed its headquarters relocation from Camp Fallujah to Al Asad Air Base with the assistance of Expand Networks WAN optimization technology ... WAN optimization technology mitigates the effects of latency and packet loss through techniques such as TCP acceleration and byte caching ... In byte caching, elements of the data are stored locally so that repeat transmissions can be... (FCW.com)
Malkiel's AlphaShares Bets on China's Hunger for Taco Bell, Louis Vuitton Jun 19, 2009
Malkiels AlphaShares Bets on Chinas Demand for KFC (Update1) - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 19 04:21 London, Jun 19 09:21 Tokyo, Jun 19 17:21. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Did giant arapaima cause duo to drown? Jun 19, 2009
By R.S.N. MURALI and SHAHRIL CHE WAN ... A villager who did not want to be named claimed that he had once sighted a giant fish the size of a baby elephant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Defeat ends Tan Fook-Wan Wah hope for world meet seeding Jun 18, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Veterans Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah suffered another setback in their run-up to the world championships when they were beaten by Hendra Aprida Gunawan-Alvent Yulianto in the first round of the Indonesian Open in Jakarta yesterday ... Tan Fook-Wan Wah will not be playing in the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold tournament in Johor Baru next week but they will feature in the Philippines Open from June 30-July 5 ... Wan Wah said that their opponents adapted better to the conditions in... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
UEM Land, Damac sale agreement lapses Jun 18, 2009
Managing director and chief executive officer Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the termination would have no impact on the companys financial results as the expected revenue from this proposed transaction had not been recognised in its accounts. The exit of Damac would not impact the development of Nusajaya as we are currently in talks with new developers to take over its place, it said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Knapp: Cain, Lincecum can't mask team's weaknesses Jun 18, 2009
They can overcome a wan offense. They can overcome a mediocre defense. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Q3 Hiring to Remain Stable Jun 18, 2009
Seventy-three percent (73%) of CIOs report that network administration (LAN, WAN) is the technical skill set most in demand in their IT departments. Desktop support received 69% of the response, followed closely by Windows administration (Server 2000/2003), at 68. (CIO Information Network)
Cards' Greene could return Thursday Jun 18, 2009
"That's the way we've felt for quite a bit of the first half of the year. If we decide not to, it's because it's something like somebody is sore and can't play and we don't wan 00003924 t to disable him. That's why we keep our options open.". STL: RHP Joel Pineiro (5-7, 3. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Marines use WAN optimization to relocate Iraq HQ Jun 18, 2009
The Multi-National ForceWest (MNF-W), the highest command in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, recently completed its headquarters relocation from Camp Fallujah to Al Asad Air Base with the assistance of Expand Networks WAN optimization technology. The companys appliances helped the task force improve data transfer performance via the satellite network that connects the bases. (FCW.com)
China Small Caps Spark `Bubble' Concern With Valuations at Pre-Crash High Jun 17, 2009
Greed has trumped fear for buyers of small-cap stocks, said Wan, the Shanghai-based chief investment officer at KBC, which oversees about $730 million ... KBCs Wan said the valuations for Chinese small-cap stocks make them too risky to buy. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
England-based Haziq to join Harimau Muda Jun 17, 2009
They are D. Saarvindran (BJSS), Wan Zack Haikal Wan Nor from (Felda United), Mohd Fakhurazi Musa (T-Team) and Mohd Khairul Izzuwan Rosli (Kelantan). Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Accepts Militant Leader's 'White Flag' Jun 17, 2009
"How can we come out when dem don block all the creeks. As dem block am, if we wan move and meet them, e fit lead to clashes, so once they withdraw, we go come out.". Asked if he would be willing to surrender all his arms without being paid by the Federal Government, he replied, "Why dem no go pay me for the arms, I pick am for road? After dem dissolve JTF, then we can discuss on how to disarm and then we can come out". (allAfrica.com)
Substances in 2 illegal health products cause adverse side effects Jun 17, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next (Channelnewsasia.com)
Foreign Hostages Killed in Yemen Jun 16, 2009
Seoul's Yonhap news agency quoted Eom's 63-year-old father as saying that the daughter "called me a few days ago and said she's doing fine and asked how I was. I just want to believe" she's still alive ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
The Art of Counterfeiting Money Jun 16, 2009
Was part of him proud, and wanted to boast ... I think that 12-year-old kid is still in there wanting to come out, and I think it did with his counterfeit bills ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
Up-to-the-Minute: Latest News From Iran Jun 16, 2009
" By Tony Karon MORE... Add to my: Blog this on: 1 /time/includes/article_video.xml Video Time.com on Digg POWERED BY digg Top Stories on TIME.com "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week More News from from from Stay Connected with TIME.com ? 2009 Time Inc. All rights reserved. (Time.com)
A (Radical) Way to Fix Suburban Sprawl Jun 16, 2009
To help turn this overgrown office park into a real city, Tysons' redevelopment task force wants to add as much as six times the number of existing housing units bringing the total to 50,000 so more people can live closer to where they work ... Tysons wants to be a truly livable city where people not only work but also play ... Developers who want to build would help foot the bill for community projects. (Time.com)
Apple Unveils the New iPhone: Hail, O Great One Jun 16, 2009
The phone now shoots video and has a wonderfully simple interface that allows you to visually "scrub" your footage search through a visual timeline of what you shot find what you want and instantly edit it ... You want surprise and delight ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
Peru Offers a Concession to Indians Jun 16, 2009
"We don't reject dialogue. On the contrary, dialogue and peace in the Amazon is what we want," Ruben Binari, a leader of the Machiguenga people in the Urubamba region, told The Associated Press ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
10 Questions for Janet Evanovich Jun 16, 2009
Everybody wants to see what these two hot guys look like, Ranger and Joe Morelli ... If you want to lust after my characters, hey, I'm all in favor of it ... What made you want to write, and how did you get started. (Time.com)
Scout renovates church; then earns Eagle rank there Jun 16, 2009
Jonathan Dat-Hey Wan ... On May 23, Jonathan Dat-Hey Wan was awarded an Eagle rank, the highest honor in Boy Scouts, in the same place in which he worked for the rank The Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Netanyahu, in Turnabout, Backs Palestinian State Jun 16, 2009
He also reiterated Israel's intention to keep a grip on Jerusalem, which Palestinians also want as their capital ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
HSBC Global Asset Says Overseas Buying Won't Stop Asian Stock `Correction' Jun 16, 2009
HSBC Says Overseas Buying Wont Stop Correction (Update1) - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 16 04:26 London, Jun 16 09:26 Tokyo, Jun 16 17:26. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Malaysia's consumer confidence falls in H1, to improve in H2 Jun 16, 2009
Meanwhile, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd economist Wan Suhaimi Saidi said consumer confidence and sentiments would strengthen in the fourth quarter following positive news on the improvement in retail sales in United States and China. He said the improvement of retail sales indicated possible early recovery of the global economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
UEM Land in talks with 3 foreign parties for tie-up Jun 16, 2009
Managing director and chief executive officer Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the company hoped to conclude the deals this year ... Wan Abdullah said the group would proceed with all its development plans regardless of the weakening economy ... On its new project line-up this year, Wan Abdullah said preparation was currently under way for the launch of Phase 2 of its East Ledang project with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM195mil. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
How to Meet Mr. Right After 40 Jun 16, 2009
I wanted to write something for women in the late 30-something or 40-something category ... I wanted to shine a little light on that in a humorous way without preaching ... I didn't want to say you can or can't do this because one of the really complicated things for us is there are no rules. (Time.com)
One on the Bund, in Singapore Jun 16, 2009
" That could be because it's flanked by colonial-era buildings with an upcoming casino resort and new financial hub just meters away. Related Travel Singapore Photos The 10,000-sq.-ft. (930 sq m) One on the Bund seats 350 diners and is located in Clifford Pier (circa 1933; named after then governor Sir Hugh Clifford) a building that had not been in use since ferry operations to Singapore's Southern Islands relocated in 2006. The installation has been sensitively done: when building the... (Time.com)
Russia-Belarus Relations Sour Over Milk Ban Jun 16, 2009
The economic relationship between Russia and Belarus has been steadily worsening since 2007, when Russia raised gas prices and demanded Belarus give up control of gas transit from Russia to Europe about 20% of Russian gas exports to Europe go through Belarus and so Russia wants to take over Beltranshaz, the state-run operator of Belarus' gas pipeline network ... But Lukashenko may not be able to keep up this balancing act for long. "If he wants to survive with Russia angry at his border then... (Time.com)
Broadcaster Joe Buck Jun 16, 2009
People want to be entertained. I don't want to see people face-down in their salad ... I want to make sure we open up our doors to anybody who's worthwhile, who's newsworthy and who has something to say. (Time.com)
AIG vs. Hank Greenberg: Who's More Deserving? Jun 16, 2009
Greenberg says Starr is a separate company that was set up to use its shares to benefit a charitable trust, and insists it can do what it wants with the shares ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
Facebook and Divorce: Airing the Dirty Laundry Jun 16, 2009
Not long after Patrick told his wife Tammie he wanted a divorce, she posted an angry, hurt note on "the wall," or public-comments section, of his Facebook page ... For those who want to connect or reconnect with others, social-networking sites are a huge, glorious honeypot ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live Jun 16, 2009
At the outset of the conference, our hosts announced that anyone who wanted to post live commentary about the event via Twitter should include the word #hackedu in his 140 characters ... "" WAN YANHAI, gay rights and AIDS advocate, on China's tolerance for homosexuality as Shanghai celebrates gay pride for the first time this week. (Time.com)
