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How Apple's Top Secret Product Development Process Works

Many aspects of Apple’s product development process have long been shrouded in mystery. The process is discussed in a new book Inside Apple: How America’s Most Admired–and Secretive–Company Really Works , by Adam Lashinsky , which is out now.

Economic Forecasting, 101

http://www.richdad.com/Resources/Rich-Dad-Financial-Education-Blog/February-2012/Economic-Forecasting,-101.aspx Economic forecasting is much easier than generally realized.Every country’s economy is measured in terms of its Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. And, the GDP of every country is comprised of only four major parts: personal consumption expenditure, private investment, net trade and government spending. If you understand the direction in which those four parts of the economy are moving, then you know how the economy as a whole will perform.
http://wheredoesallmymoneygo.com/how-mutual-fund-sales-are-compensated-in-canada/ In Canada, most mutual funds pay what are known as ‘trailers’ to firms and advisors.

How Mutual Fund Sales Are Compensated In Canada | WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com

The Myth of Japan’s Failure

DESPITE some small signs of optimism about the United States economy, unemployment is still high, and the country seems stalled. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/opinion/sunday/the-true-story-of-japans-economic-success.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Commodity:Silver

Silver is a precious metal that is used in a wide array of industrial applications as well as in jewelry and photographic film. http://www.wikinvest.com/commodity/Silver