Extract . . .
“Even though Garmin is revisiting its smartphone strategy worldwide (and might reevaluate the decision to stay in the smartphone market), Garmin-ASUS (a JV between Garmin and AsusteK Computer) will very soon launch its Android device in India. Running on Android 2.1, the device will have GPS navigation capabilities and offer features similar to other smartphones . . .”
Link
http://www.pluggd.in/
Wednesday, September 29
Plumen Is a Fluorescent Bulb That You'll Want to Use
Extract . . .
"Even the most attractive low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs are pretty ugly. But the Plumen, a so-called'"designer energy saving light bulb' released this week in Europe, might just change that. The Plumen isn't the most exciting light bulb we've ever seen, but it's still more aesthetically pleasing than most of the utilitarian CFL bulbs currently on sale."
Link
http://www.fastcompany.com/1687995/plumen-is-a-fluorescent-bulb-that-youll-want-to-use
"Even the most attractive low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs are pretty ugly. But the Plumen, a so-called'"designer energy saving light bulb' released this week in Europe, might just change that. The Plumen isn't the most exciting light bulb we've ever seen, but it's still more aesthetically pleasing than most of the utilitarian CFL bulbs currently on sale."
Link
http://www.fastcompany.com/1687995/plumen-is-a-fluorescent-bulb-that-youll-want-to-use
Seven Surefire Steps to Incentivize the Modern Employee
Extract . . .
"All too often, executives and managers focus on implementing lean practices, cutting waste and investing in new capital to boost workforce productivity. And all too often, the easiest and most cost effective method to increasing output is overlooked: incentivizing employees."
Link
http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/business-features/operations/seven-surefire-steps-incentivize-modern-employee
"All too often, executives and managers focus on implementing lean practices, cutting waste and investing in new capital to boost workforce productivity. And all too often, the easiest and most cost effective method to increasing output is overlooked: incentivizing employees."
Link
http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/business-features/operations/seven-surefire-steps-incentivize-modern-employee
The Digital Economy Act explained
Extract . . .
"Before the election, one of the most controversial bills going through Parliament was the Digital Economy Bill, which contained several new and amended laws in the area of technology. When the election was called the bill went through the ‘wash-up’ process, which meant it was passed quickly, without much of the debate that normally goes into the passing of bills in Parliament. The Queen signed it into law on April 12 and it went into force on June 12 as the Digital Economy Act 2010. So what can we expect from the new act?"
Link
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/features/2269236/digital-economy-act
"Before the election, one of the most controversial bills going through Parliament was the Digital Economy Bill, which contained several new and amended laws in the area of technology. When the election was called the bill went through the ‘wash-up’ process, which meant it was passed quickly, without much of the debate that normally goes into the passing of bills in Parliament. The Queen signed it into law on April 12 and it went into force on June 12 as the Digital Economy Act 2010. So what can we expect from the new act?"
Link
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/features/2269236/digital-economy-act
Duncan Bannatyne: it makes business sense to go green
Extract . . .
"The questions on everyone's lips were whether there are ways to change everyday working practices within businesses to help the environment; what responsibility employers have to act; and finally, the trade off between short terms profits and long term survival."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/duncan-bannatyne/6911027/Duncan-Bannatyne-it-makes-business-sense-to-go-green.html
"The questions on everyone's lips were whether there are ways to change everyday working practices within businesses to help the environment; what responsibility employers have to act; and finally, the trade off between short terms profits and long term survival."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/duncan-bannatyne/6911027/Duncan-Bannatyne-it-makes-business-sense-to-go-green.html
Retailers braced for further gloom
Extract . . .
"Retailers will warn this week that the outlook for consumer spending will toughen in the coming months, as shoppers prepare for the VAT increase and concerns grow about public sector job cuts."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7996560/Retailers-braced-for-further-gloom.html
"Retailers will warn this week that the outlook for consumer spending will toughen in the coming months, as shoppers prepare for the VAT increase and concerns grow about public sector job cuts."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/7996560/Retailers-braced-for-further-gloom.html
The decline of the cheque as shoppers switch to debit cards
Extract . . .
"The use of cheques dropped 10 per cent during the second quarter of the year as people used debit cards instead.
An average of 290,000 fewer cheques were written each day during the three months to the end of June, compared with the same period of 2009, according to the Payments Council."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/7990166/Cheque-numbers-decline-as-shoppers-switch-to-debit-cards.html
"The use of cheques dropped 10 per cent during the second quarter of the year as people used debit cards instead.
An average of 290,000 fewer cheques were written each day during the three months to the end of June, compared with the same period of 2009, according to the Payments Council."
Link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/7990166/Cheque-numbers-decline-as-shoppers-switch-to-debit-cards.html
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