Looks like Rambus is going door-to-door again in Asia.

From the Wall Street Journal

Industry’s Hopes Hang on New Boxes
By NICK WINGFIELD
May 6, 2006; Page A2

The videogame industry is in a funk, expected to suffer a decline in game sales of about 5% this year after a 3% decline last year. … more »

Here is an excellent book I encourage you to purchase and read.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Americans live longer, a rethinking of old-age care aims to keep people at home. A son watches nervously.

By LUCETTE LAGNADO
May 6, 2006; Page A1

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Days after a February blizzard, Virginia Lawson sat by her living-room window and surveyed the drifts that made her a prisoner in her home. Nearly two feet of snow fell but no one came to shovel her driveway, she recalls, and the woman who helps her with chores didn’t make it to work. The streets emptied and neighbors on either side were gone. Her only son lives in Boston. … more »

On August 16th and 17th SmithReed held two events for the shareholders of Inland Real Estate Corporation in the region. The events included dinner, entertainment and a comprehensive real estate update from managing partner Mickey J. Smith, … more »

Dyersburg, Tennessee, June 02, 2005 – William (Bill) Dawson has joined Union City-based SmithReed Advisors (SmithReed.com), an independent, privately-owned financial advisory firm, and will be spearheading the firm’s plans to open a new office in Dyersburg. Dawson, a Dyersburg native and area businessman, is the firm’s newest financial advisor and brings twenty-five years of management experience to the firm. … more »

On Friday, May 20, 2005 SmithReed will be hosting an all day barbeque to celebrate 45 years of client service. The celebration will be a catered event at SmithReed’s home office located at 800 E. Reelfoot Avenue Union City, Tennessee. We hope you will join us in this celebration and bring your friends and family along. UPDATE: You can view some of the photos taken at the event here.

By MICKEY J. SMITH
Managing Partner of SmithReed

In the last 60 days the price of Wal-Mart stock has fallen from $50 to around $42 per share, a dramatic 16% drop, and a higher than normal volume of shares have changed hands. What’s going on? … more »