The Economist has an interesting article that sums up the current oil boom in the gulf: WITH the price of oil rolling past $60 a barrel, where is the producers’ windfall falling? Some of it is going on useful things like roads and schools and paying off debts, some gets recycled, flowing back to energy-thirsty [...]
Entries from September 13th, 2005
What’s The Idea Behind ROKR?
September 13th, 2005 · No Comments · Apple, Audio, Mobiles & Gadgets, Telephony
CoolTechZone has an interesting analysis on why Apple developed the ROKR the way it is and made it not so great: The answer to that question is strategy. There was nothing wrong with the creative cells of the designers at Apple; ROKR is simply Jobs taking a calculated risk. He doesn’t want a cell phone [...]
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Rich Dude To Rebuild Seven Wonders Of The World In Dubai
September 13th, 2005 · 1 Comment · Business, Middle East
CNN reports of yet another total waste of money being spent in Dubai: DUBAI (Reuters) — The Gulf emirate of Dubai will build a city of life-size replicas of seven wonders of the world at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion to house offices, shops and flats, a developer has said. The Falcon City of [...]
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New Krell Boheamoth To Be Released
September 13th, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Mobiles & Gadgets
Engadget reports of a new Krell monster to be released that’s capable of pushing out 11,500 watts: Next time we upgrade the audio in our home theater setup, we’ll be sure to consider Krell’s HEAT system. With no less than 16 separate speakers pumping out 11,500 watts of 7.1 sound, this one should definitely rock [...]
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