Not all bank tech vendors are equal
December 12, 2011
FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry and Harland Financial Solutions are in the same business and sell similar products and services to the same financial institutions. That's where the similarities end.
Small Businesses Lead In New Job Creation
October 5, 2011
U.S. nonfarm private employment highlights for September 2011 indicate a gain of 91,000 jobs, with 60,000 of those coming from small businesses. It appears the adage of small businesses leading the U.S. job growth stays intact. Why do small businesses continue to flourish with very little assistance ffrom the U.S. government, while the big corporations receive bailouts?
Startup America partnership open for business
September 19, 2011
Startup America Partnership | www.startupamericapartnership.org
Young companies can now register to become verified Startup America firms and gain access to resources from more than twenty five leading companies.
US Banking - Deposits UP & Investment DOWN
August 10, 2011
A clear understanding that depositors have extreme safety (within appropriate FDIC guidelines and limits) and that for investors the caveat "BUYER BEWARE" is more prominent than ever before.
July 21, 2011
Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes Historic Final Landing, Ending 30-Year Era | www.huffingtonpost.com
NASA's space shuttle fleet began with its first launch on April 12, 1981 and retired 30 years later July 21, 2011.I believe that this wonderful program has been a Boot Strap which pulls everyone into the future way.
S1 and Fundtech, The Latest Bank Tech Consolidation
July 14, 2011
CORRECT: Fundtech Agrees To S1 Merger In Deal That Values Co At $318 Million | online.wsj.com
Clearly, bigger is an advantage for bank tech providers. With Fiserv and FIS as the two 800 pound gorillas, the small and mid-tier players need to successfully consolidate to thrive. There is probably room for a third gorilla, and not many good reasons for keeping around the small chimps.
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3
July 12, 2011
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3 | www.cbsnews.com
I must be prudent, hold back my immediate thoughts, and let this article's statement speak for itself:==>Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3
Bending Some Rules While Upholding Others Unwisely?
July 7, 2011
RT: Moodys' Portugal Debt Evaluation | rt.com
The EU is at a cross roads. Top level political criticism by the likes of German Finance Minister Schauble of the right for ratings agencies to speak freely does not portend towards the EU being an open and dynamic project. Rather the worry is that the EU establishment is going backwards in terms of all rights when faced with a financial crisis which they themselves helped create.
Global Motorsports Watching USA
July 4, 2011
FOTA boss Martin Whitmarsh would like for F1 to compete on the United States' east and west coasts. | formula-one.speedtv.com
During the 30-years of US open-wheel racing, I have observed USAC, IMS, CART, Indy Lights, Champ Car, IRL and the recent version Indy Car organize the racing.
Cycling for more Dollars - Tour de France
June 20, 2011
TOUR DE FRANCE 2011 | www.letour.fr
Running from Saturday July 2rd to Sunday July 24th 2011, the 98th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,430.5 kilometres.
E-Insurance: When will the insurance industry adopt modern communication tools?
February 14, 2012
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011