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Global Economic Pulse
http://globaleconomicpulse.blogspot.com
Global Economic Pulse keeps its collective fingers on the pulse of the Global economy so that you don't have to.
- Added on: Apr 18th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Recent Posts
US and Asian GDP Return to Growth
American GDP is growing again. After four consecutive quarters of GDP decline, the US Economy grew in the third quarter by 3.5%. This ends the longest contraction in the US economy since the Great Depression. The 3.5 per cent...
Taiwan lab develops panda robot
The world's first panda robot is taking shape at a cutting-edge lab in Taiwan where an ambitious group of scientists hope to add new dimensions to the island's reputation as a high-tech power. The Centre for Intelligent Robots Research aims to deve...
World's Largest Yacht is Paparazzi Proof
Roman Abramovich's latest extravagance, Eclipse, probably so-called because it's almost big enough to block out the sun, is the world's largest mega-yacht. Measuring 557ft long, it boasts two swimming pools, two helipads and an onboard missile defen...
Where's The Weed? Mapping L.A.'s Marijuana Dispensaries
It's green. It's herbal. It's organic. It's compassionate. It's healing. And it's nonprofit too. This plethora of adjectives is not describing a gimmick to cash in on alternative energy or a new diet plan. No, it's L.A.'s latest retail craze: medic...
Delivering Data At Light Speed
You may not have heard of nanophotonics, but it may be the technology that puts Intel and Broadcom chips to shame. Greg Young serves as president and CEO of Luxtera [full disclosure: My venture firm, Lux Capital, is an equity investor]. Prior to Lux...
Tech Mogul Injured By Elephant
Today he's home in Woodside, recuperating from serious injuries. A little more than a month ago, Silicon Valley billionaire Tom Siebel was in the Serengeti, where a charging elephant attacked him and a guide. "It was all happening so fast. There ...
