Biz Briefs: Nutritious Nestle
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Business, Tech
Many American consumers know Nestle primarily for its candy bars. But it is also the world’s largest food company, with chocolate making up only about 10% of global sales.
Genius or Useless?
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Tech
At the 33rd International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland, at which 1,000 new products from 42 countries vied for attention, creative innovations stood side by side with wacky eccentricities.
New Kid in the Kitchen
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Food
He’s only 25. But some folks think Dave Lieberman has all the ingredients to be the next celebrity chef.
The Frist Filibuster Hits Washington
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Social Justice
Princeton’s student protest leaves the campus.
Google 2.0
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Tech
Six years after its launch as a free search tool, Google wants to mind your business. Searching the Web is great, the pitch goes, but what about those files scattered around your hard drive? To address the mass of digital material on corporate computers, a new Google desktop search program…
Secret Travelers
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Business
That fussy tourist on your next trip may be working for the resort
Entrepreneurs: Fishing for Black Gold
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Business
After battling bureaucrats over Beluga caviar, a group of entrepreneurs may finally net their tasty treasure.
Gear for the Garden
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Some must-have goodies for the green-thumbed.
All Pumped Up
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Business
U.S. drivers were hit in the wallet last week with the highest gasoline price spike in 15 years. Will the results drag the entire economy down?
Fishing with Flair
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
It may be the oldest sport, but it doesn’t lack for innovation. As marketers aim to lure more women and children to the waters, stay-dry duds, flashy lures and novice-friendly rods are all catching on. Here’s some of the newest gear making waves this summer.
Movies Made Easy
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Tech
The advent of digital technology means everyone can be their own Steven Speilberg. Here’s how:
Trimming Tech Bills
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Tech
Americans spend as much as $200 to $300 a month staying connected with home and mobile phones, Internet access, TiVo and premium TV. Not only are we laying out an additional 20% more each month than we did a decade ago, but as new features come on board–ringtones, downloadable movies and higher-speed Web access–the costs…
His Record: So, You Think You Know Alito
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Miscellaneous
Samuel Alito’s rulings haven’t always fallen under a strictly conservative banner. In some he has shown sympathy for individuals who depend on the goodwill of powerful institutions, and in others he has defended civil rights. His reasoning has often been very technical. A few cases worth noting:
Tips on Talks
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Tech
It’s not uncommon to fear speaking in public. But with Microsoft readying a revamp of its ubiquitous PowerPoint, Apple leaping ahead with its user-friendly Keynote 2, and new gadgets and software making it easier to shine up your speeches, now’s the perfect time to conquer stage fright with some cool new tools.
Eating Around the Globe
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by JC in Food
This fall’s new food guides appraise the best of the best in international cuisine, celebrating superior chefs in six top culinary cities. Here’s a tour of the spots most highly recommended.
