Month: September 2008
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AIG: The Real Problem Behind The Risks
So, this is how it all went down: Morgan proposed the following: A.I.G. should try writing insurance on packages of debt known as “collateralized debt obligations.” C.D.O.’s. were pools of loans sliced into tranches and sold to investors based on the credit quality of the underlying securities. The proposal meant that the London unit was…
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The Amazing Race Bees Are Much Calmer Than All This! S13E01 (CBS)
The race is starting from LA. They are driving to the LA Coliseum in classic cars. Tony and Dallas are mother and son from Northern California. Nick and Starr are siblings. Ken and Tina are separated husband and wife. They will decide after the race to see if they will continue together. He cheated on…
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Gold Plated iPods: Feeling Like Having Some Extra Bling?
If you feel that your iPod Nano or your iPod Touch doesn’t have enough bling, maybe you’ll consider having it goldplated? Goldstriker offers you this service, for a modest premium of course. Some might be worried that this makes one of the most stolen gadgets even more enticing to prospective thieves, but if you’ve got…
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Look! Ctrl-Alt-Del Cups
Taiwan’s MOD Design designed these appropriately named Reset Cups, which are larger-than-life version of the iconic keys that are found on all PCs. This combination of keys is used to either reboot or login into your Windows PC. My latest from Unplggd…
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Rainbow Star LED Lamps: Changing The Mood of Any Room
We are fans of LED lamps. The enable you to change the mood and atmosphere of a room quite easily. Rainbow Star Lamps from Lumenworks are color-changing LED lamps. Just like the LivingColor lights from Philips, these lights will work hard at changing the ambiance of any room. Unlike the Philips lamp, they are available…
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House Rejects $700 Billion Bailout Package
The House rejects Bush’s $700 billion bailout package, by a vote of 228 to 205. Stocks take a plunging.
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Blackbook M: The Android Phone You’ll Want
Personally, I find the design of the HTC G1 a bit unappealing. That’s why I found this design tantalizing. It’s a concept phone named the Blackbook M designed by Emre Durmus, a freelance photographer and designer. My latest from Unplggd…
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Woodchuck iPod/Laptop Speaker Set
Looking for a cheap pair of speakers for your laptop or iPod? The Woodchuck speakers aren’t made out of wood, but have a wood grain motif. The pair of speakers are perfect for mobile use. My latest from Unplggd…
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Singapore F1 Grand Prix
memoirs on a rainy day 