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Sitting at Uno the other night with a table full of people, it struck me at some point that I was out of place. Not because I lack table manners or was dressed inappropriately—but because I was the only one without an iPhone or BlackBerry...
...greenback's value against a basket of major currencies, including the euro and yen, has fallen about 15% from a three-year high reached in March and is now hovering near a 14-month low. Economists and analysts expect the dollar to lose a lot more ground. Daisuke Uno, chief strategist at Japan's banking giant Sumitomo Mitsui, believes the Japanese currency could strengthen to 50 yen to a dollar by 2011 (from around 90 today) due to continued weakness in the U.S. economy. Harvard historian Niall Ferguson says the dollar could slide by as much...
...while maintaining a somewhat lower profile than Ferguson, is well known internationally for his animations. “In New York City, the maître d’ at Pizzeria Uno recognized me from something ABC News did and wanted me to autograph a napkin,” he says with a laugh. A high school biology class also asked for an autograph after reporting they watched the video at the beginning of class everyday...
...high school, yet they still made it here. They’re great. Maybe you’ll met some of them at the Quincy Grille Games Night (Quincy Grille, 10 p.m., free unless you want food), where you can unproductively spend your time playing Jenga, Settlers of Catan, Uno, and more. There’s even a chance to win free scallion pancakes or potstickers...
...investment climate that makes the country more attractive than others in the region, particularly during these times of crisis. "Select projects will get interest from investors in Japan and Taiwan but it won't be as easy as when liquidity was more available so incentives are needed," adds Uno, one of the country's most successful young businessmen. "It is high time for the government to take the lead...