Dan Wheldon Dies Trying to Regain Indy Speed at Las Vegas
Starting in the 34th position among 34 cars in the race on Sunday, Dan Wheldon worked his way up the pack before a massive, fiery 15-car wreck Sunday. Wheldon, 33, and a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 -- including a win this year -- died from injuries suffered in the wreck after his car flew another in Lap 13 of the race.
Dan Wheldon Crash Kills Indy Winner; 15-Car Wreck 'Like a Movie Scene'
Racing is a dangerous sport, where crashes become part of the thrill, but the sport took a turn for the worse today when British IndyCar driving Dan Wheldon was in a crash and later died from injuries after his car sailed through the air in a massive 15-car wreck Sunday at the Las Vegas Indy 300.
Apple iPhone 5 Reportedly Steve Jobs' Final Innovation
This appears to be more than just another Apple iPhone 5 rumor. This appears to be more than just a play on publicity surrounding Steve Jobs' death. It shapes up to make perfect sense, that Jobs, the late, great innovator who co-founded Apple, served as the company's long-time CEO, and changed the world of consumer devices, was working on Apple's next big thing before he died -- the iPhone 5.
Today is Steve Jobs Day: 5 Things to Do in Honor, Celebration
Today is officially Steve Jobs Day, thanks to the state of California. The Apple Inc. co-founder and longtime CEO has been hailed as one of the most impactful innovators the modern world has known. Here is a handful of ways to honor and celebrate his life.
Steve Jobs Day: Notable Quotes from the Late Apple Co-founder, CEO
Today is officially Steve Jobs Day, thanks to the state of California, where the Apple co-founder and long-time CEO lived before he died last week at the age of 56. Jobs, who had recently resigned as Apple's CEO, is known as one of the world's all-time great innovators.In honor of Jobs and Steve Jobs Day, being recognized today in California, here are some famous Steve Jobs quotes about himself, Apple, and the world around him.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Was Steve Jobs' Signature Project Before Death
All indications are that the most qualified guesses about the Apple iPhone 5 -- which were made before the company's Let's talk iPhone event earlier this month, when the iPhone 4S was unveiled and not the iPhone 5 -- may have been right.
The End of the World Coming Oct. 21: Harold Camping
If you believe radio evangelist Harold Camping, then the end of the world is less than a week away. Again. This time around, the date has been set for Oct. 21 (i.e., next Friday).
Thanks to Haley's Comet, Orionid Meteor Showers 2011 Coming Next Week Amid Slender Moon
Haley's Comet will yield a nice spectacle next week -- the Orionid meteor shower 2011. And this year the viewing should be spectacular amid a slender moon.
NASA Books Charter Space Flight on Branson's Virgin Galactic
NASA has booked a charter suborbital flight on Virgin Galactic -- the company owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Aabar Investments PJS -- which aims to become the world's first commercial spaceline.
5 Smokin' Hot Halloween Costumes: A Kraken, Angela Rypien, Herman Cain, and More
Let's just get to the punch -- since that's what good Halloween costumes are. A punch. So here are 5 smokin' hot Halloween costumes for adults:
To Ron Paul 2012: Admit the Fake Eyebrows And We Can Make Peace
So here's the dilemma in case you missed it. I was watching the GOP presidential debate from Dartmouth early this week, brought to us by Bloomberg TV and The Washington Post. Early in the debate I noticed along with many others that Ron Paul's eyebrow seemed to be falling off. In fact, it looked to me to be a fake eyebrow -- an eyebrow toupee.
Doing Business in India Has Advantages
The advantages of doing business and investing in India include a federal government system with clear powers established between the central government and state governments, a liberal and friendly investment climate, and liberal and clear policies on foreign direct investment from other major economies of the world.
Lingerie Football League Has a Rypien Behind Center
In case you didn't hear, football season is underway, and there's an old familiar name under center -- Rypien. You might remember Rypien as the former Washington State quarterback who led the Washington Redskins to the Super Bowl title in 1992. But it's not Mark Rypien who is under center this football season. It's his daughter, Angela Rypien, and she's taking snaps on the field wearing -- blush -- a bra and panties. The 20-year-old Rypien is the starting quarterback for the Seatt...
Occupy Wall Street March Disrupts Lower Manhattan Friday
Wall Street's commute Friday morning was disrupted as a band of hundreds involved with the Occupy Wall Street protest marched the streets of Lower Manhattan to Wall Street, obstructed by police and followed by dozens of reporters with cameras flashing. Police were seen making at least several arrests.
New Search Engine DuckDuckGo Takes on Google
That bar of search possibility from Google that world has come to know and use as an everyday part of life is getting a challenge from another little-known search engine which aims to take on the global leader.
Accused Celebrity Hacker Apologizes for Johansson Nude Photo and More
Creeps have been around long before the Internet. They were called Peeping Toms. Or worse, rapists. But now the Internet age has exposed a new kind of creep -- the hacker who pries into the personal information of others.
Why Herman Cain Can Inspire the Black Vote
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain believes he can win the support of many Southern black voters. Don't believe for a minute that he can't.
Why Herman Cain's Simplicity Formula is Winning
As some economists and critics debate the merits of the Herman Cain 9-9-9 tax plan, with some saying the solution is not as simple is scrapping the tax code in favor of such a straight-line formula, many Republican voters see it differently. It's a major reason why Cain, of Atlanta, has surged to the top of at least one recent poll besting former front-runners Mitt Romney and Rick Perry.
RIM BlackBerry Outage: Why the Company May Soon be Out of Business
Now comes the latest -- a three-day outage of BlackBerry services including email and Internet across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India plus some spotty outages in the U.S. Here's where you start to feel for the company: While the RIM and BlackBerry have been all but dead in the U.S, life remained for the company, its products, and services in these other countries.
Apple iOS 5 Release Download: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Today is the day for the Apple release download of its new iOS 5 operating system for mobile devices. With some 200 new features, it was eagerly awaited, to say the least by owners of Apple's bestselling iPhone, iPad and iTouch. But for Apple in the past week-and-a-half, it has been the best of times and the worst of times.
Herman Cain 2012: GOP Presidential Contender to Campaign More Aggressively
The numbers are in, and Herman Cain's new book is a national bestseller. Now, Cain said the book tour is over and he is committing to more aggressive campaigning and campaign spending.
After Launching Bestseller, Herman Cain Shifts Focus to Campaign
Now that Herman Cain has launched a bestseller with his brand new book This is Herman Cain! the Republican candidate for president says he will shift away from a recent focus on book sales and promotion to better focus on his campaign, and key states like New Hampshire and Iowa.
Amazon Kindle Fire vs. Apple iPad: And the Winner Is...
The Apple iPad has easily been the global king of tablets, controlling some three-fourths of the global market. But that's likely to change next month, as Amazon launches its first tablet -- the Kindle Fire.
Instructions: How to Get Apple iOS 5
The question of the day among Apple users: When and how to get Apple iOS 5, the company's new operating system.
Just Rick, No Flair? Why Perry's Star is Falling Fast
Rick Perry came in like a lion. But he's close to going out of the Republican presidential nominee race as a lamb.
Doing Business in Brazil: Opportunites Abound
Brazil remains a hotbed of opportunity for those interesting in doing business internationally -- finding growth beyond the slow-growth U.S. borders.
Republican Debate: Ron Paul's Fake Eyebrow is Falling Off
The Republican debate on Bloomberg is underway at Dartmouth, and the focus is on something critical to America: The economy. But I've barely heard a word said in the first 18 minutes of the debate because I'm so concerned about Ron Paul's fake eyebrow, which is falling off.
Steve Jobs Died: Apple to Hold Memorial Service Oct. 19
Steve Jobs died last week of a pancreatic tumor and respiratory arrest, according to his death certificate, and the Apple co-founder and long-time CEO will be remembered by the company in a memorial service on October 19, according to a report.
If Herman Cain is Wrong, Why is Black Unemployment So High?
If Herman Cain is wrong about the plight of America's poor, and what solutions are needed, as some black leaders have said, then why do the numbers suggest otherwise?
Herman Cain Quotes Pokemon, and More Things to Know About the GOP Candidate
Herman Cain is surging past Rick Perry in the race to become the Republican presidential nominee, and he's getting close to front runner Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, according to two new national polls.