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Select Tech Articles » Olympic Games Draw 97 Million U.S. Viewers for First Two Days
The first two days of Winter Olympics coverage in Vancouver was watched by about 97 million people in the U.S., the most since 1994 when interest in the Lillehammer Games was boosted by an off-ice incident involving U.S. figure skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Japan to Start Sales Tax Debate Next Month, Kan Says (Update1)
Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan said the government will start debate on overhauling the sales tax next month, indicating it may consider increasing the 5 percent levy to help repair the country’s finances. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » China: Soon to be No. 2 economy
China is likely to soon overtake Japan to become the world's second largest economy, a milestone that will only fuel growing fears about the economic might of the world's largest country. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » The future of reading
The Age of Tablets will give print media one last bite at the apple - and publishing companies that are able to make the transition could one day thrive again. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » 10 sages read the future of print
What becomes of the printed word? What's the fate of companies that produce periodicals and books? Here's what 10 media and tech luminaries think. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Technology Sales to Businesses Growing, Report Shows
The NPD Group reports cost-conscious businesses began purchasing technology goods such as desktops, servers and printers in greater volume in December, representing the first and only year-over-year revenue gain in 2009. - Market research company The NPD Groups Reseller Tracking Service announced U.S. sales through commercial resellers were up seven percent in December 2009 reaching $1.6 billion, the first and … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Olympic Games Draw 97 Million U.S. Viewers for First Two Days
The first two days of Winter Olympics coverage in Vancouver was watched by about 97 million people in the U.S., the most since 1994 when interest in the Lillehammer Games was boosted by an off-ice incident involving U.S. figure skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Japan to Start Sales Tax Debate Next Month, Kan Says (Update1)
Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan said the government will start debate on overhauling the sales tax next month, indicating it may consider increasing the 5 percent levy to help repair the country’s finances. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » China: Soon to be No. 2 economy
China is likely to soon overtake Japan to become the world's second largest economy, a milestone that will only fuel growing fears about the economic might of the world's largest country. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » 10 sages read the future of print
What becomes of the printed word? What's the fate of companies that produce periodicals and books? Here's what 10 media and tech luminaries think. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » The future of reading
The Age of Tablets will give print media one last bite at the apple - and publishing companies that are able to make the transition could one day thrive again. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Technology Sales to Businesses Growing, Report Shows
The NPD Group reports cost-conscious businesses began purchasing technology goods such as desktops, servers and printers in greater volume in December, representing the first and only year-over-year revenue gain in 2009. - Market research company The NPD Groups Reseller Tracking Service announced U.S. sales through commercial resellers were up seven percent in December 2009 reaching $1.6 billion, the first and … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » 100-year-old businesses we lost
More than 45,000 businesses closed their doors for good in 2009 - including some that survived for longer than a century. Here are 6 historic companies that vanished. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » 100-year-old businesses we lost
More than 45,000 businesses closed their doors for good in 2009 - including some that survived for longer than a century. Here are 6 historic companies that vanished. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » The Resilience Of Philanthropy
Despite the down economy, people are still donating to nonprofits and other charities. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Microsoft CFO heads to new post at GM
Chris Liddell joins General Motors as vice chairman and chief financial officer. He'll start at GM in the new year. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Rich Vs. Poor Is Not The Right Debate
The media should instead focus on speculators vs. value creators. [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Asia's Top Business Schools
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Select Tech Articles » The Resilience Of Philanthropy
Despite the down economy, people are still donating to nonprofits and other charities. … [Link]
Select Tech Articles » Microsoft CFO heads to new post at GM
Chris Liddell joins General Motors as vice chairman and chief financial officer. He'll start at GM in the new year. … [Link]
