Canadian Dollar Aiding Online Retailers - New York Times

Canadian Dollar Aiding Online Retailers - New York Times: "OTTAWA, Sept. 27 — The ritual has resumed, as it always does when the Canadian dollar rises against the United States dollar. Large numbers of Canadians cross the border in search of lower prices and greater selection at American stores. But when the Canadian dollar reached parity with American currency last week, there was a new twist: online sales now let Canadians bargain-hunt in the United States without leaving home."

Water Scarcity Threatens China's Future - Environment - New York Times

Water Scarcity Threatens China's Future - Environment - New York Times: "SHIJIAZHUANG, China — Hundreds of feet below ground, the primary water source for this provincial capital of more than two million people is steadily running dry. The underground water table is sinking about four feet a year. Municipal wells have already drained two-thirds of the local groundwater."

陈永正的中国定律-IT老记 - 新浪BLOG

陈永正的中国定律-IT老记 - 新浪BLOG: "陈永正的成功其实对于所有在中国的跨国公司都是一个启示：在中国做生意，建立良好的生态圈比什么都重要，这就是所谓的“中国定律”。原因很简单，在中国最主要、最大量的资源还是掌握在政府手中。还在摩托罗拉的时候，陈永正就以会做政府关系而著称，据说曾经和每一个省的领导都喝过酒。在2003年8月他刚刚就任微软大中华区CEO的时候，有记者曾经就这个问题求证过他。他当时哈哈大笑，既没承认，也没否认。"