By Robert Passikoff, Contributor Yes, we know that there are differences between a dedicated e-reader and a tablet. And if absolutely forced, consumers will acknowledge the differences too. But ultimately that’s not really what consumers focus upon. In the hearts and minds of consumers it works out to a kind of ‘meet-my-expectations-stupid’ paradigm, and articulated or not, shrinking sizes and prices of ‘full-featured tablets,’ are managing to better meet customer expectations and are, thus, raising questions as to the viability of devices upon which one can only read a book.

From: http://www.forbes.com/sites/marketshare/2013/04/18/he-says-e-reader-she-says-tablet-which-is-it/

By Bill Frezza, Contributor

Yes, it looks like a wedding announcement out of The Onion, but when it comes to making a killing off the never-ending “War on Poverty,” the marriage of convenience between the financial services industry and federal bureaucrats is no laughing matter.

From: http://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrezza/2013/04/16/poverty-professionals-and-the-crony-capitalists-who-love-them/

By Tim Worstall, Contributor Yes, I know, the mobile phone really has changed things in our modern world. And yes, we all do indeed know that it’s a recent invention. But there’s two things that we might not all know that should perhaps be recalled on this, the 40 the  anniversary of the first mobile phone call. Mobile phone technology has come a long way since the first mobile phone call was made 40 years ago – but there is a lot more innovation ahead, according to one expert. …read more
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By Mark Eicker, Contributor Yes, bond investors have had an easy ride since 1981, but the bond mutual fund party is over.
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