Summer Movies 2008
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tete-a-tete | Friday May 16, 2008 | By biow
May 02 - Iron Man
May 09 - Speed Racer
May 16 - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
May 22 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
May 30 - Sex and the City: The Movie
Jun 06 - Kung Fu Panda
Jun 06 - You...
Zimbabwe adds $500 million dollar note as hyperinf...
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Biz | Friday May 16, 2008 | By lowem
africa.reuters.com :
Zimbabwe's central bank introduced 500 million Zimbabwe dollar notes worth just $2 on Thursday [15 May 2008] in the latest sign of spiralling hyperinflation, only a week after issuing the 250 million bill. The new highest denomination...
Bosch sets up lithium-ion project unit in automoti...
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Energy | Friday May 16, 2008 | By lowem
greencarcongress.com :
Bosch has set up a new project unit in its automotive group to develop high-performance lithium-ion batteries and packs, and to focus the company's efforts on further developing the core competence it needs for the increased use...
SingTel to launch Apple iPhone in Singapore : like...
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Tech | Thursday May 15, 2008 | By reviewem
The Apple iPhone is finally coming to Singapore, and it is slated to be launched here in September 2008. Engadget first broke the news that "Singapore Telecommunications (aka SingTel) announced that it's secured agreements to distribute the iPhone in...
reviews of gadgets, movies, books, etc, etc..
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tete-a-tete | Thursday May 15, 2008 | By biow
We (EM and I) created a new blog Review 'Em to review about gadgets, movies, books and more.. do visit the link.. thanks.
Tesla Roadster electric sports car aims at Europe ...
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Energy | Thursday May 15, 2008 | By lowem
peakoil.com -> news.yahoo.com :
Earth-friendly thrill-seekers in Europe can get into the driver's seat of their own Tesla Roadster, provided they have a trunkful of cash to buy an electric sports car that zips from zero to 100 kph (60 mph) in less...
Developing countries eye nuclear power: report
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Energy | Wednesday May 14, 2008 | By lowem
news.yahoo.com :
More than 40 developing countries have recently approached United Nations officials to express interest in starting nuclear power programs, the Washington Post reported on Monday [12 May 2008]. The interest among developing countries...
Platinum ETN drives platinum up sharply upon launc...
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Biz | Wednesday May 14, 2008 | By lowem
reuters.com :
Platinum ended sharply higher on Friday [9 May 2008] as the launch of U.S. platinum exchange-traded notes boosted sentiment, while gold also finished up on record crude oil prices. Investment bank UBS launched two ETNs offering long and...
Crude oil hits $126.98, extending record run to 7 ...
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Energy | Wednesday May 14, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
money.ninemsn.com.au :
Crude oil came within touching distance of $127 a barrel on Tuesday [13 May 2008], extending its record-breaking run for a seventh session, while US...
Singapore : 3 more CNG stations to open by end of ...
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Energy | Tuesday May 13, 2008 | By lowem
channelnewsasia.com :
Soaring petrol prices have prompted drivers to look for cheaper fuel alternatives. One alternative is to go for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cars. To cater to more CNG cars, three more CNG stations are due to open by the end of the...
Crude oil pulls back after hitting $126.40, breaki...
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Energy | Tuesday May 13, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
abcnews.go.com :
Oil prices briefly spiked to a new record above $126 a barrel Monday [12 May 2008] but ended the day lower as investors cashed in profits and an earthquake...
Logitech V320 notebook wireless optical mouse revi...
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Tech | Tuesday May 13, 2008 | By reviewem
I had my eye on this Logitech V320 cordless optical mouse for a while now, but up till recently it seemed that the no-brand wireless mouse I was using earlier might suffice, that is, until it broke. So I went out and promptly got this one as the replacement. I...
VW and Sanyo Electric to partner on lithium-ion ba...
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Energy | Monday May 12, 2008 | By lowem
greencarcongress.com :
The Nikkei reports that Volkswagen and Sanyo jointly will develop a lithium-ion battery for hybrid and electric cars. VW hopes to start importing the battery for use in its vehicles by 2012. Sanyo showed a prototype Li-ion module...
Happy Mother's Day 2008..
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scrapbook, PS | Sunday May 11, 2008 | By biow
Happy Mother's Day 2008.. Since ken's kindergarten is closed for 10 days due to HFMD, I gave him paper on Wed and asked him to draw something for me.. this is what he drew.. heh.. he also said he will draw a big heart for wenn so that wenn can color on it.....
Nissan, NEC to mass produce lithium-ion batteries ...
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Energy | Sunday May 11, 2008 | By lowem
bloomberg.com , greencarcongress.com :
Nissan and NEC will jointly spend about 20 billion yen ($194 million) for the world's first mass production of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric cars. The two companies plan to build by next...
Crude oil caps record-breaking week by reaching $1...
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Energy | Sunday May 11, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
bloomberg.com :
Crude oil rose above $126 a barrel in New York to a record as the dollar weakened against the euro, prompting investors to buy commodities as a hedge against...
Watch Korean Dramas online for FREE.. Feeding your...
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tete-a-tete | Saturday May 10, 2008 | By biow
Thanks to Marie who intoduced this website to me, my kids are turning orphans at times.. heh.. Fan-sub in english.. and makes you wonder why the korean actor who initially looked so ugly can be so darn cute as the episodes progress.. Warning/Alert.. this site...
Citigroup aims to shed $400 billion of assets
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Biz | Saturday May 10, 2008 | By lowem
news.yahoo.com :
Citigroup said on Friday [9 May 2008] it plans to shed $400 billion of assets within three years and boost revenue by up to 10% annually, in a bid to restore profitability after huge losses tied to flagging mortgage and credit markets....
Crude oil continues 5-day record-breaking run to r...
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Energy | Friday May 09, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
No press releases this time - most of the mainstream media hasn't caught up yet at the time of writing. Crude oil continues to break records, now into the 5th trading day in a...
Crude oil continues record-breaking streak, hits $...
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Energy | Thursday May 08, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
bloomberg.com :
Crude oil hit a record $123.93 a barrel in New York [7 May 2008] after a government report showed that U.S. worker productivity accelerated, signaling...
Indonesia considers quitting OPEC
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Energy | Wednesday May 07, 2008 | By lowem
peakoil.com -> news.yahoo.com :
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Tuesday [6 May 2008] that Indonesia was considering quitting the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries [OPEC] because it was no longer a net oil exporter. "Our wells are...
Crude oil hits $122.73 record on supply disruption...
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Energy | Wednesday May 07, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the NYMEX crude oil price records story arc.
bloomberg.com :
Crude oil was little changed near $122 a barrel in New York after rising to a record yesterday [6 May 2008] on concern supply from Nigeria may be disrupted...
Large swathes of Myanmar completely flooded after ...
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Env | Tuesday May 06, 2008 | By lowem
This article belongs to the Global food crisis story arc.
channelnewsasia.com :
The deadly cyclone that struck Myanmar devastated its main rice-growing region, and could threaten exports meant to ease shortages in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh,...
Marvel plans Iron Man sequel
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Watch | Tuesday May 06, 2008 | By reviewem
news.yahoo.com :
Buoyed by the blockbuster success of "Iron Man" over the weekend, Marvel Studios on Monday [5 May 2008] announced plans for a string of superhero properties, including an "Iron Man" sequel set for April 2010. "Iron Man 2" will be followed...