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.
WHO ARE THE WINNERS AND LOSERS OF THE ROAMING SHAKE-UP IN EU?
July 13, 2011
The European Commission has unveiled plans to make calling, texting and data services cheaper for European travelers by opening the roaming market to increased competition. It’s a radical shakeup that will produce winners and losers aplenty.The proposal, made public last week by Neelie Kroes, the European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, constitutes the Commission’s first attempt to introduce structural measures to boost competition in the roaming market.
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.
Mobile data peak demand is an all-day phenomenon
June 26, 2011
There’s no rest for a busy network. With video now accounting for the lion’s share of mobile data traffic on wireless networks, peak demand has become an almost all-day phenomenon, running from noon to midnight daily.
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.
Smartphones driving global phone mobile market
June 17, 2011
The global phone market grew 17.9% in the last quarter of 2010, driven by the increasing use of smartphones.
The Business of Motor Sports Racing
June 9, 2011
Austin GP officials work to convince city officials to approve funding | www.racer.com
The construction is ongoing at the Austin Grand Prix's Circuit of the Americas for next June's inaugural Formula One USGP.
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