Battle of Global World Slimmest TV Competition
Samsung Electronics plans to introduce the world slimmest LCD TV at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. According to the the company, the LCD TV thickness is one seventh of Samsung's Bordeaux 850 LCD TVs, which is currently the thinnest on the market. Samsung's new product, measuring only 6.5 millimetres (0.26 inch) thick, is thinner than any other existing TV set, and even slimmer than most mobile handsets.
Crystal, china maker Waterford Wedgwood collapses
London based Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the maker of classic china and crystal, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday after running out of money and failing to find a buyer.
OzForex Daily Commentary - 06/01/2009
Australian Dollar: The Australian Dollar opens higher today at 0.7149 and in the last 24 hours has been more up and down than the wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In local
Lenovo's Y-Series claims to be the thinnest, largest and lightest 16-inch laptop
Lenovo, with its IdeaPad line series is previewing Y-Series IdeaPad Y650 laptops at CES in Las Vegas together with other new Ideapad Y-series.
US Auto Sales Continue to Drop
Ford Motor Co. posted a 32% drop in U.S. light-vehicle sales for December while Toyota Motor Co. reported a 37% fall and Honda Motor Co. had a 35% decline, closing out the auto industry's worst year in more than 15 years.
Death toll in Guatemala landslide rises to 33
Officials have said that at least 33 people were killed when a huge chunk of mountain slid onto a road in northern Guatemala on Sunday and crushing them.
USD Rallies, Awaits Data
The dollar bounced against the majors at the start of the week, rallying to 1.3555 versus the euro from 1.3962 and edging up to 93.56 against the yen.
Experts: Third hand smoke is dangerous for your health
Experts have raised concerns about the dangers of so-called third hand smoke is used to describe chemicals that remain when a person has been smoking.
Steve Jobs reveals hormone imbalance; will remain CEO
Apple Inc. Founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer 4 yrs ago, revealed on Monday that his recent weight loss was due to a hormone imbalance.
PHI Helicopter Crash, 8 Dead, 1 Hurt
Eight dead and one has been injured when a helicopter bound for an offshore oil platform crashed in Louisiana's marshlands, Sunday afternoon.
Battle for Global World Slimmest TV Competition
Samsung Electronics plan to introduce the world slimmest LCD TV at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week.
Obama girls start first day at new school
President-elect Barack Obama daughter's Sasha and Malia began their first day of school at Sidewell on Monday.
Gas supplies drop, EU plays down dispute
European Union officials on Monday played down the impact of the gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia despite supply disruptions that are making some countries in Europe dip into gas reserves.
State Canvassing Board to release the Minnesota's Senate race today
The State Canvassing Board hopes to release the results. Democrat Al Franken had a 225-vote lead over Republican Norm Coleman when election officials completed their recount Saturday.
Recession hits big tech shows
The four-day Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the anticipated Macworld event that start tomorrow are expected to draw fewer visitors as the weak economy drains corporate travel and marketing budgets.
President-elect Obama arrives in DC
President-elect Barack Obama arrived Sunday evening in the Washington area, 16 days before being sworn into office, reported the Washington Post after leaving his home town of Chicago.
Father charged with murder of 2-year-old son owed $4K
Twenty two year-old, Danny Platt, was charged with first-degree murder of his 2-year-old son.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston release gratitude statement for Jett condolences
Following the death of their 16 year old son, Jett Travolta, the family has received much support and condolences from family, friends and general public.
Widow wins $10M from husband's last lotto ticket
Donald Peters of Connecticut following a 20 year tradition with his wife purchased two Connecticut Lottery tickets on November 1, one of which was a $10 million winner, however later that day he suffered a fatal heart attack.
Obama considering expanding jobless benefits: report
NEW YORK - President-elect Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are considering a major expansion of government-assisted health care insurance and unemployment benefits as part of a two-year economic recovery program, The New York Times reported in its Sunday editions.
Israeli troops take grip on Gaza, civilians suffer
Israeli troops and tanks split the Gaza Strip and ringed its main city on Sunday in an offensive against Hamas militants but civilians trapped in the Palestinian enclave suffered more bloodshed.
Autopsy for Travolta's son set for Monday
An autopsy is planned in the Bahamas for actor John Travolta's 16-year-old son, who died suddenly while on vacation with the family in the Bahamas.
Earthquake measuring 7.2 hits Indonesia
A series of powerful earthquakes on Sunday morning rattled the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua, collapsing a number of buildings and injuring at least three people, officials said.
Travolta's deny their son was autistic
John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston have denied reports that Jett was autistic. Autism is not recognized by the Church of Scientology, of which Preston and Travolta are both prominent members.
Tony Dungy considers retiring
Indianapolis Colts coach, Tony Dungy, considers retiring once the season is over.
Monthly car payments no longer affordable? – You can now return your car
In a bid to improve current weakening vehicle sales, Hyndai and its local affiliate AutoFair Hyundai are now offering a first time one year return program whereby you can simply return your car if you can no longer afford the monthly payments.
Online Gamers Calling on Lotro Error
Among the nominated MMORPG Lotro's The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria™ is undoubtedly becoming famous.
Sam Shepard arrested for drunken driving
NORMAL, ILL. - Actor and playwright Sam Shepard has been arrested for speeding and drunken driving early Saturday.
International Bowl: Buffalo (8-5) vs. Connecticut (7-5)
The University at Buffalo Bulls will play against the University of Connecticut Huskies in college football's International Bowl, on Saturday noon at the Rogers Center.
Ten Juniors Selected as First 2010 Army All-American Bowl
Ten of the nation's top-rated juniors were announced Saturday as the first selections to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
