Dell unveils Nickelodeon PC for kids
Dell Inc on Tuesday unveiled a line of Nickelodeon co-branded personal computer for children, the first in a series of branding deals intended to galvanize its consumer business.
Lenovo gears up in Chinese notebook market
China notebook of light weight and mobility took a major attraction in the market due to demand in low pricing pressure, according to market research firm DRAMeXchange on Tuesday.
50 cool summer destinations in 50 states
With the airlines adding high 'fuel surcharges' to the cost of expensive peak-season plane tickets, and an exchange rate situation that has gone from sad
Miley Cyrus performs Party in the USA (video + lyrics)
The 16-year-old Disney starlet Miley Cyrus performed her hit new song Party in the USA in the 2009 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
Apple to offer iPhone through Verizon, how about AT&T?
Apple might be close to announcing a partnership with Verizon Wireless so that the data-centric iPhone will be offered through a new wireless provider, giving the public the an option of a choice of wireless providers besides AT&T, according to UBS Investment Research analyst Maynard Um.
Europe Gasoline-Falls on limited U.S. exports
European gasoline prices eased on Tuesday, dropping away from their highest level this year as the
lack of export opportunities to the United States and a drop in crude futures weighed on prices. The market took some support from lower stockpiles of the motor fuel in Europe, as refiners continue to restrict output due to the drop off in demand during the recession, while traders were also eyeing exports to West Africa.
Solar cell production seen growing 56 percent in 2009
Solar cell manufacturing capacity will grow 56 percent in 2009 despite weakened demand for renewable energy projects in the face of tight credit markets and a global economic recession, a report issued on Monday by research group DisplaySearch said.
Climate change fight seen costing $300 billion a year
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions to slow global warming and adapting to impacts such as droughts and rising sea levels are likely to cost about $300 billion a year, the top U.N. climate change official said.
How much it will cost to power the GM Chevy Volt?
After General Motors said today its plug in electric car, the Chevy Volt, would have a range of 230 miles per gallon in city driving, interest grew about whether its price tag of around $40,000 will truly bring savings to consumers savings on a daily basis.
Oil falls as U.S. data damps recovery hopes
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as doubts resurfaced over the pace of economic recovery after data showed another drop in U.S. wholesale business inventories and the U.S. government revised lower its forecast for global oil demand.
Summers says U.S. economy getting back to normal
White House economic adviser Larry Summers said on Tuesday the foundations for a return to growth had been laid and there were many signs economic life was getting back to normal.
Wall Street weighed down by financial stocks
Stocks fell on Tuesday after a prominent banking analyst warned the sector's fundamentals have yet to improve, and an unexpectedly large drop in wholesale inventories raised worries about an economic recovery.
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White House adviser Summers predicts slow recovery
White House advisers said on Tuesday that a foundation for U.S. economic recovery was being laid, but it will be a slow process.
U.S. economy has bottomed: George Soros
The U.S. economy has hit bottom and the current quarter will see positive growth due to the government's stimulus spending, billionaire financier George Soros said on Tuesday.
Cheap Safari Tips: DIY at South Africa’s Kruger National Park
Flip through any travel magazine for safari inspiration and you'll likely start to give up hope that you can ever afford it.
Lessons from Middle Earth: How to Use a Guidebook Without Letting it Ruin Your Trip
We travelers are blessed with endless sources of literary inspiration for our myriad wanderings. Certain characters jump off the page and seem to almost lead us along by hand-pausing now and again to whisper sage advice in our ears.
Madoff deputy charged with 10 criminal counts
Bernard Madoff's longtime deputy Frank DiPascali was charged with 10 criminal counts and is expected to plead guilty later on Tuesday for his role in Wall Street's biggest investment fraud.
CIT shares fall on bankruptcy warning
Shares of CIT Group Inc sank 20 percent on Tuesday after the troubled lender delayed filing its second-quarter report with regulators and again warned it may have to file for bankruptcy.
Visa and MasterCard look abroad for growth
Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc, the world's largest credit card networks, are counting on foreign markets for the growth that recession-bound U.S. consumers have been unable to provide.
Breast Cancer?How to Determine if you are in Good Hands
Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is a fear shared by millions of women. It doesn't matter their age, race, ethnicity, or other factors; this is something all women have in common.
Bank of America faces more bonus embarrassment
Bank of America Corp will likely face more embarrassing disclosures about bonuses paid at Merrill Lynch & Co after a federal judge refused to rubber-stamp a settlement over the $3.6 billion of payouts.
U.S. productivity surges, inventories are lean
U.S. output per worker rose at its fastest pace in six years during the second quarter as businesses wrung more from shrinking staff in a sign that recovery from recession will be slow and unlikely to create a surge in hiring.
Financial stocks drag Wall Street down
Stocks slid on Tuesday after a prominent banking analyst warned that the sector's fundamentals have not yet improved, sparking a sell-off in bank shares.
Ashley Greene scandal pictures
Twilight actress Ashley Greene's scandal pictures and photos are said to have been spreading all over the internet like wildfire.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi ordered back into house detention
A court in army-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday sentenced opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 18 months in detention, a verdict that drew condemnation abroad and will keep her off the political stage ahead of next year's elections.
Lawyers propose $2.5 million bail for Madoff deputy
Bernard Madoff's long-time right-hand man, Frank DiPascali, should be released on $2.5 million bond and his travel restricted following an expected guilty plea to criminal charges later on Tuesday, according to a proposal by U.S. prosecutors and his lawyer.
Obama woos public on healthcare as debate heats up
President Barack Obama will seek to counter an onslaught of conservative opposition to his efforts to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system by taking his message to a town hall meeting with the public on Tuesday at a New Hampshire high school.
VMware buying SpringSource for $420 million
Business software maker VMware Inc has agreed to buy privately held SpringSource for $420 million, its biggest-ever acquisition, to beef up a portfolio of programs that help companies run data centers.
Oil falls 2 percent as U.S. data damps recovery hopes
Oil prices fell 2 percent on Tuesday as doubts resurfaced over the pace of economic recovery after U.S. data showed another drop in wholesale business inventories.