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Broadband in India: Operating Expenses

Posted on Tuesday, Apr 17th 2007

By Sujai Karampuri, Guest Author As I discussed in the previous post, the drivers for penetration of broadband in India will be- * Decreasing cost per line * Decreasing operating expense * Decreasing cost of PC (or similar device) * Social attitudes and habits embracing broadband facilities * More Indian content In this post, I

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Tapping Into the Sun

Posted on Monday, Apr 16th 2007

In India, the scorching tropical sun is worshipped as a God. These days, it appears that countries like Germany and Japan, and more recently, sunny California are following suit. Solar energy, one of the purest forms of alternative energy, is making headways in becoming a major market phenomenon. I have recently been speaking with Tom

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Leadership Profile: Tom Werner (Part 6)

Posted on Monday, Apr 16th 2007

The later half of 2004 marked the beginning of production operations. SunPower began producing solar cells, a result of $150M of capital investments. On the books, this timeframe represents the greatest period of loss in the company’s history, due largely to the development of the new production lines. It was, of course, necessary. SM: What

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Leadership Profile: Sass Somekh (Part 6)

Posted on Monday, Apr 16th 2007

After spending 23 extremely successful years with Applied Materials, Sass joined Novellus as the President. In this next segment of our interview we discuss this transition, and some of the differences he encountered between the two companies. SM: What prompted you to leave Applied and go to Novellus? SS: I had an opportunity to become

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Broadband in India: Cost Per Line

Posted on Monday, Apr 16th 2007

By Sujai Karampuri, Guest Author As I discussed in the previous post, the drivers for penetration of broadband in India will be- * Decreasing cost per line * Decreasing operating expense * Decreasing cost of PC (or similar device) * Social attitudes and habits embracing broadband facilities * More Indian content In this post, I

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Designs That Move: Alessi’s Vacuum Cleaner

Posted on Sunday, Apr 15th 2007
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Designs That Move: Bang & Olufsen Speakers

Posted on Sunday, Apr 15th 2007

“BeoLab 8000 stands poised on its cast-iron base; like a graceful ballerina balancing on her toes, the delicate look is combined with a robust construction and performance. The highly polished surface absorbs and reflects its surroundings, and is available in a range of bold colours, making BeoLab 8000 the perfect exclamation mark in any interior.”

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Designs That Move: Sydney Lynch Necklace

Posted on Saturday, Apr 14th 2007

“My design vocabulary derives from a wide range of sources which reflect my personal interests: the natural forms of rocks and seashells that I’ve collected since childhood, the lines and contours of landscapes where I’ve lived and traveled, the rich surfaces and intriguing shapes I find in weathered areas of the city. I’m interested in

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