Quote from The Baron Son "Tis not one’s failings alone that produce
self-mastery, but studying the causes of such failure, coupled with
the persistent application of new methods."
Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany?s Export Boom European companies tend to focus on the dollar exchange rate, but the yen?s recent rise is also giving a significant lift to German companies.
Rate Move Highlights Diverging Growth in Europe The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the Swedish central bank raised its rate, citing worries about inflation.
Maker of Botox Settles Inquiry Allergan agreed to pay $600 million to settle charges that it illegally promoted and sold Botox for unapproved uses.
Monetary Fund Warns G-7 on Debt Levels The world?s most developed economies face record levels of debt as a result of the 2008-9 financial crisis and have little room to maneuver, the I.M.F. warned.
Of Two Minds About Books The book business tries to serve two readers, the one who loves the tactile page and the one who loves the digital ease.
From Apple, a Step Into Social Media for Music Apple on Wednesday introduced a social media service geared to music lovers that is built into iTunes, revamped its lineup of iPods and unveiled an upgraded version of its set-top box.
Stimulus Averted Depression, Romer Says Christina D. Romer also gave her most detailed explanation yet for why her original forecast that unemployment would peak at 8 percent ?was so far off.?
State of the Art: Your Own Hot Spot, and Cheap Virgin Mobile?s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
In Ireland, Dangers Still Loom Ireland's financial stability remains highly uncertain, and its problems could ripple through Europe, two economists warn.
