Monthly Archives: November 2012

Same day delivery offered by Google in San Francisco

Posted on November 4, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (October 26,2012) describes same day delivery offered by Google in San Francisco. The company coordinates with retailers to deliver products ordered following Google searches. Linking the search with purchase and physical delivery closes … Continue reading →

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A novel solution to get pregnant women in Ghana, ready to deliver, to a hospital faster

Posted on November 4, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (October 30, 2012) describes the benefit on women and children’s health if the mother delivers in a hospital. But getting the mother, who cannot afford to pay for a cab, to the closest … Continue reading →

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