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2009-09-15T08:31:06Z

(From L) Ford chief designer Martin Smith, John Fleming, head of Ford Europe and vehicle line director, Gunnar Herrmann pose for photographer a press conference during the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in the central German city of

Smartphones Getting Better All the Time

2009-03-12T21:01:08Z

Smartphones Getting Better All the TimeBy Martin SmithCell phones have come a long way in the past couple of years, many phones have features like cameras, e-mail, calculator and calendars which to be honest it's not exactly rocket science in this day and age. But, still we used these types of applications on our phones every single day; no matter how basic they still are ...

Is the Smartphone Market Saturated?

2009-02-28T08:44:29Z

Is the Smartphone Market Saturated?By Martin SmithWe know that the world of mobile phones is changing almost on a daily basis at this stage and as we move into the later stages of this year and beyond we will begin to see the influx of Smartphones that all the mobile phone manufacturers seem to be producing.At the recent English National Opera seemed to be heading for further chaos last night following the shock resignation of its artistic director and chief executive, Sean Doran. Dogged by a series of crises since his appointment in April 2003, Doran stepped down on Monday, apparently without giving notice to members of the company.</p&...

Open letter calls for ENO boss's head

2010-03-02T05:44:48Z

<div>The chairman of English National Opera, Martin Smith, has faced a flood of calls for his resignation since he sacked the company's artistic director and chief executive, Se&amp;aacute;n Doran, two weeks ago.Today comes more baying for blood. While Mr Smith prepares to join the English National Opera, whose artistic director Se&amp;aacute;n Doran was sacked last week, staff are holding a ballot on whether to strike.Members of Bectu, the union that represents most theatre workers except performers, are threatening to strike over pay and conditions. ENO saw its last strike as recentl...

The Bad Investment Guide's gilt-edged entry:trust in governments, settle for little

2010-03-02T07:11:34Z

<div> This is the time of year for virtuous resolutions, so let us resolve on a visit to the Bad Investment Guide, which now has a giltedged new entry. In among all the flaky oil-drillers and flats brought off the drawing board for a quick turn, we can note the stately presence of Her Majesty's Government's 4 1/4 per cent Treasury stock, due for redemption in 2055. Proud...

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Smartphones Getting Better All the Time

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Open letter calls for ENO boss's head

The Bad Investment Guide's gilt-edged entry:trust in governments, settle for little