The Coca-Cola index Jun 09 2006
Big Mac index, meet the Coca-Cola index. The more wealthy, democratic, and the higher the quality of life, the more likely a country's inhabitants are to drink Coke. See also Starbucks as economic indicator.
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The Economist asks "will computer-animated humans ever Dec 09 2005
The Economist asks "will computer-animated humans ever look realistic on screen?" but with nary a mention of the uncanny valley.
Venture capital is flowing back into Internet companies Apr 06 2005
Venture capital is flowing back into Internet companies. "It is too early to say whether the flush environment heralds another tech investment bubble, but there are echoes of the dotcom boom."
