OPINION

The earthquake in Virginia that shook the east coast and the approaching Hurricane Irene storm remind us that mother nature is the most poweful force of all.

An earthquake shook New York on Tuesday.

Though Cisco's Cius tablet, created for the enterprise combining voice, video, collaboration and virtualization capabilities in a single portable device, may finally end up as a doctor's device than supporting any generic usage.

HP is 'reinventing' itself, shedding its PC division and the division responsible for its TouchPad tablet -- the would-be iPad contender -- but that means it can now be yours for $99. So should you run out and get one?

Pundits are calling it a shocking sports story -- allegations from a former booster and subsequent NCAA investigation that University of Miami football players received millions of dollars in improper benefits including gifts of money, jewelry and prostitutes over the course of eight years.

If Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas and candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, is trying to show that he's qualified to lead an enlightened, diverse, complex society amid a period of economic, social, and technological change, he's doing an awful bad impression.

Rest in peace, HP TouchPad. You had a short, miserable life. Some consumers liked you, but it wasn't enough -- so HP is giving up, putting you to swift death.

Steve Jobs' inventions/projects at Apple have shaped how we live, work, and play.

Abercrombie & Fitch announced on Tuesday that it would like for Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and the rest of his Jersey Shore cast mates to stop wearing its clothing line, fearing it could harm the brand.

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich hasn't had much success in the race of late, losing all momentum and most of his staff, but finally got back on track last night in a televised debate.

Bert and Ernie aren't gay? After a petition for Bert and Ernie to get married grew to more than 5,000 signatures, Sesame Street felt compelled to come out and say that no - Bert and Ernie aren't gay and won't be getting married.

While the riots continue to rage in England, the author recounts his own riot experience and how it compares to this one.

If, as a stock investor, you're a little jittery following Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U.S. Government's credit rating, you're not the only one. The stock market has tumbled, and more declines may be ahead. Even so, keep in mind that a good portion of the money made in stocks stems from not panicking.

The U.S. budget deficit was $1 trillion before he took the oath of office, he inherited a nation in deep recession, with a banking crisis, two wars, and now there's a credit downgrade stemming from decades of debt incurred before he was on the scene, but make no mistake about it, President Barack Obama has to create a lot of jobs for his presidency to succeed.

It wasn't long after Standard & Poor's lowered the United States' credit rating from AAA to AA+, for the blame game to begin.

It is tough to choose between two style icons and when you are talking about Victoria's Secret Angels, it's all the more challenging.

President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party have nine months, or until about June 2012, to demonstrate to the American people that their policies can create 150,000 to 200,000 new jobs per month -- the amount needed to substantially lower employment and create ample opportunities for all.

The hypocrisy of it is staggering.

The Tea Party-swayed Republican Party won the U.S. debt deal crisis: federal spending was cut substantially. But amid a weak economy, did the coalition cut spending too soon?

If you are disappointed or frustrated by how the Democratic Party handled the U.S. debt deal talks, just wait a few months.

Research in Motion announced the arrival of five new BlackBerry 7 smartphones over the next few weeks, but don't expect the phones to set any sales records.

The United States' debt woes still threaten the global economy despite a last-minute deal struck by Congress, China's main official newspaper said on Tuesday, nonetheless adding there was no short-term escape from the dominance of the dollar.

Twitter announced on Monday that it had received another significant investment, this time $800 million from Russian investment firm DST Global. The deal gives the social media company an $8 billion valuation, but a big question still remains--why?

Is the Republican Party serving the national interest? Or a narrow, special interest?

BlackBerry breathlessly announced the arrival of its new BBM 6 on its blog on Thursday, showcasing new features that allow users to BBM while playing Backgammon or other games it has to offer.

A star, singer-songwriter and a fashionista - Amy Winehouse was known as much for her distinctive style as for her powerful contralto voice and neo-soul music.

Singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse has died at the age of 27, but she suffered more in her short life than many do in a lifetime.

The temperature in New York rose above 103 degrees Friday, and nearby areas including Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. fared no better. The East region was hotter than the South, as Atlanta had a temperature of 90.

Trailers for next year's biggest blockbusters have recently been released. Which has you more excited?