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Apple beats expectations

Apple Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter net income rose 1.9 percent on strong iPod sales, and shares jumped 9.8 percent to $90.92 in after-hours trading as the results topped Wall Street's expectations.

President Barack Obama Inaugural Poem

The following is the full transcript of President Barack Obama inaugural poem recited by Elizabeth Alexander, as provided by CQ transcriptions on January 20, 2009.

OzForex Daily Commentary - 21/01/2009

Australian Dollar: The Aussie dollar traded lower in local trade yesterday weighed down by continued weakness in equity markets and a slide in the Euro. After holding onto

Phillies a home for Cole Hamels

Pithcer Cole Hamels is a man who would like to be in Philadelphia for a very long time when he signed the 3 years contract deal.

Worldwide inauguration celebrations

The world weary because of factors like war, recession, unemployment and fear shed its collective burden on Tuesday, with worldwide soars to celebrate the arrival of the new American president.

New York City On My Mind

From downtown’s Battery Park to uptown’s Harlem, the Big Apple has been dipped in caramel and is more tempting than ever. And visitors are eating it up in record numbers: more than 45 million people were estimated to have visited New York City in 2007 to see what all the buzz is about...

Legoland California and Sea Life Aquarium Travel Tips

Kids will love to watch sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the deep interact in habitats that incorporate Lego sculptures at the Sea Life Aquarium. Courtesy of Legoland CaliforniaNo Southern California family vacation is complete without a visit to Legoland, mecca for the ankle-biter set, and its new addition, Sea Life Aquarium. The parks are located in Carlsbad, Calif.—30 miles north of d...

Dropping in on Asia's Highlife: Macau, Hong Kong and Bangkok

Macau (top left) is quickly shooting up as the world's fastest-growing tourist destination. Pictured: Macau's Galaxy Starworld Hotel. Hong Kong (top right) is a surreally highrise and dreamlike city. This view looking down from Hong Kong Island's highest hotel, the Island Shangri-La. Photos: Steve WarnerAs I peered down at the glimmering city of Bangkok below -- the

High Traffic: Wireless Networks Crushed

In anticipation of a strain on the networks during the presidential inauguration, the major wireless carriers have updated the capacity of their networks, spending millions of dollars and preparing for months.

Top Places to Stay in La Jolla, California

 La Jolla Hotels, Grand Colonial lobbyWhen planning a La Jolla, Calif., vacation, there are plenty of luxury resorts and a handful of perfectly nice chain hotels located in this beachside resort community in Southern California, a few miles north of San Diego. While some people like the new Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa, I found it to have poor service for a luxury hotel, plus the rooms are ...

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