Argentina seen as defaulting on its debt burdens
Argentina for the second time since 2000 is defaulting on its debts. In the current case, the debt is owed to hedge funds in New York State.
Up Close and Personal, Wearable, CeBIT 2014
CeBIT 2014 is under way in Hanover Germany. I am expecting a plethora of wearable technology. Your usual flashy demo flat screens, the comfy sofas, free handouts and the smaller side table exhibitors showing their new gadgets are all part of the gigantic show called CeBIT. Finally there is a CeBIT that allows the crowds […]
Preview 2014 Africa Fashion Week London
First we want you to check out Ella and Gabby. They are flowy, rich colors, comfortable, gorgeous dresses and great heels.
G20 Expectations
Expectations for the upcoming summit in Sydney are a combination of wishes for emerging markets to get their countries in order and wishes for the US to deal with ramifications of further easing of its almost trillion dollar stimulus. Smaller side talks between countries are being highlighted as possible bright spots for the February 22nd […]
IMF ready to send team and support Ukraine
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF, offered her concerns for Ukraine. As soon as they can, the International Monetary Fund will send a team to Kiev. The quote: “The Ukrainian authorities informed me today of their request for support from the IMF. We are ready to respond and, in the coming days, will send […]
US Exports Grew by 9.4% and GDP growth revised lower to 2.4%
The US Department of Commerce revised lower the final quarter of 2013 to 2.4% from 3.2%, siting a decline in real residential fixed investment from 8.7 percent compared to a 10.3 percent in the third quarter, a greater than expected decrease in federal spending of 12.8%, a lowering in National Defense spending of 14.4% and state […]
Masdar City, at the forefront of green urban science and development
Masdar City unveiled a beautiful city plan with GE Ecomagination’s Centre located in Masdar City’s “Incubator Building”. On January 15, 2014, a joint photo opportunity with the leaders of Masdar City, including Doctor Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Debora Frodl and Nabil Habayeb. Doctor Sultan Al Jaber is the CEO of Masdar City and Institute and […]