If you read only one book about globalization, make it The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger , by Marc Levinson (2006). If your expectations in this space have been set to “low” by the mostly obvious, lightweight and mildly entertaining stuff from the likes of Tom Friedman, be prepared to be blown away.  Levinson is a heavyweight (former finance and economics editor at the Economist ), and the book has won a bagful of prizes. And with good rea

Microsoft says Vista buyers to get free Windows 7 SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that prices for the Windows 7 computer operating system are largely in line with those for Vista, and that consumers who buy PCs before the new system goes on sale in October will get free upgrades…. G-Force opens July 24th, 2009 (wide) Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, a covert team of highly trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in the

Baxter Auto Parts in Tacoma, WA hosted the 3rd Annual Show & Shine Car Show on June 10, 2006. There is a Cruise-In at the Tacoma Baxter store every Tuesday night during the summer. The full DVD runs over 30 minutes and features hundreds of photos of over 125 Classic Cars and Hot Rods. DVD is available for $10 from CoolPhotos@Bigfoot.com or at the Baxter Auto Parts store in Tacoma. www.BaxterAutoParts.com Duration : 0:7:30 Technorati Tags: auto , car , chevy , classic

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Seattle Post Intelligencer Reds rally to beat Phillies 4-3 The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Brad Lidge in the ninth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Brandon Phillips hit a pair of homers and drove in three … Manuel makes first trip to big leagues MLB.com Johnny Cueto's nightmare inning ESPN Phillies rout Reds, 22-1 Philadelphia Inquirer The Queensberry Rules  - Cincinnati

I The bluest skies you've ever seen! I think I was destined to write the musical THE MERCER GIRLS for The 5th Avenue Theatre's Adventure Musical Theatre (AMT) Program! After all, I moved from the civilized east to the wilds of Mercer Island, I am a 70s chick at heart, and I had posters of Bobby Sherman in my room. Looking at the images from this tribute, could it be more perfect? Georgia falling in the mud, Lizzie left on the porch wearing green, Anni

In Trisha’s Mind the Gender Gap post (which was feautred on StreetsBlog ) she discussed the shallow way that the media deals with women and cycling. In response, many real women left fantastic comments. I want to highlight their stories and viewpoints here with no filter. That’s something the media could learn – if you want to know more about women, simply ask them! Melissa M. and her little guy on a new oma Read on for the goods… Melissa Miller – on the difficulty of finding

Globe and Mail Reports: Pistons set to name Kuester head coach Seattle Post Intelligencer Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) – The Detroit Pistons appear set to name John Kuester their next head coach. Here is the original:  Reports: Pistons set to name Kuester head coach – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Seattle Post Intelligencer Halladay's Availability Presents Yankees With Challenge New York Times MINNEAPOLIS — Whenever a star pitcher is available in a trade, the Yankees consider pursuing him. They are one of few teams that can afford expensive contracts, and their solid farm system gives them a reservoir of young, … Read more from the original source:  Halladay's Availability Presents Yankees With Challenge – New York Times

Brand new video off Chali’s Fish Outta Water , in stores now on Decon Media.  While most people know that the big homey Jake One produced this, little known fact: Sound Session’s very own J. Moore is on the background vocals on this hook.  That’s riiiiiiiiight!