The Riverside Conversations

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005

 

A must watch conversation between two great minds

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005 pt 1/5 a must watch

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005 pt 2/5 a must watch

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005 pt 3/5 a must watch

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005 pt 4/5 a must watch

Jim Rogers Hosts Marc Faber to discuss world economy 2005 pt 5/5 a must watch

Irving Fischer explains stock market crash

‘Don’t Panic, Stocks are Safe!’

Economist Professor Irving Fischer explains that the stock market crashed due to high expectations- not high stock prices. Too many speculators were playing the stocks with borrowed money, resulting in a run on the banks. 80 years later, the banks are speculating with borrowed money and investors are running away from them. 

TPGI Philippine Capital Markets Conference

From Exodus, To The Promised Land – Philippines, A New Haven For Investors

          Used to be referred to as "the sick man of Asia" a few years ago, the Philippines has been cited as one of the top emerging stock markets in Asia, according to a latest global equity strategy report issued by a Switzerland-based Bank. The report pointed out that markets in Asia are attractive investment decisions than the markets in Europe because of low macroeconomic risk, high exports, high domestic sales and current account surplus. In measuring macroeconomic risk, the Philippines ranked 2nd with a reading of 46, following Singapore's score of 39 (Where low score indicate less risk).

Jim Rogers on the Asian Financial Forum Jan 21 2009

James Beeland Rogers, Jr. (born October 19, 1942) is an American investor and financial commentator. He is co-founder, along with George Soros, of the Quantum Fund, and is a college professor, author, world traveler, economic commentator, and creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index (RICI).

 

Jim Rogers on the Asian Financial Forum pt 1/2 Jan 21 2009

 

Jim Rogers on the Asian Financial Forum pt 2/2 Jan 21 2009

New EEe Pc Touch

The Future of NetBooks

 

Eee PC Touch Demo Video

$3 million Ransom Paid to Somali Pirates.

 

The Saudi oil tanker that has been held by Somali pirates since November was apparently freed after a $3 million ransom cash was precision airdropped by parachute to the deck

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Saudi-owned supertanker held by pirates off the coast of Somalia for two months has been released for a ransom of $3 million, according to one of the pirates and residents of Xarardheere, a pirate town on the Somali coast near where the tanker was being held.

The tanker, about the length of an American Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, is the largest ship known to have been seized by pirates, and it was fully loaded with two million barrels of oil.

The New Palm Flagship Device Palm Pre

 

Coming out of left field from Palm is their new device the Palm Pre The response from the device has been amazingly well. The Blogosphere has come a buzz with this new device. Palm shares jumped 35% when device was introduced. With a full Qwerty Keyboard and all the bells and whistles expected out of a touch screen phone Palm looks to be re energized with this new release.

 

 

CES ’09: Palm Pre First Look

 

The Next Step in Rechargeable Batteries

 

 

ZPower is taking the leading role in launching the next generation of rechargeable, silver-zinc batteries for mobile electronics. This advanced battery offers 40% more runtime than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Over 95% of the primary elements can be recycled and reused.

 

ZPower: World Economic Forum