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St. Patrick's Day 2012: Pictures From NYC Parade And Around The World On Twitter [PHOTOS]

St. Patrick's day fell on a Saturday this year and fans of green beer, Ireland and revelry in general took to the streets and their favorite Irish pubs to celebrate the holiday, which commemorates Saint Patrick, who rid Ireland of snakes, according to popular Christian lore. If you can't participate in the festivities yourself, enjoy our slideshow of people around the world celebrating Saint Patrick's day.
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New iPad versus iPad 2

New iPad 3 Goes on Sale Friday March 16: Stand in Line or Buy Cheaper iPad 2 Instead?

The new iPad goes on sale Friday (March 16) at 8 a.m. Want the new iPad but you are too lazy to stand in the line or hate getting your tablet later than others? Well then, how about buying the cheaper iPad 2 instead? It all boils down to your needs and preferences. You might just find out that you don’t need the new iPad, or, the iPad 2 could be less advanced than what you would prefer.
India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee

India Budget 2012-13: Highlights

India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the budget for 2012-13 in the Parliament. Here are the highlights of the budget.
A table setting for the State Dinner with U.S. President Barack Obama and Britain Prime Minister David Cameron, is shown during a preview in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington March 14, 2012.

US, UK Agree To Release Oil From Strategic Reserves

The recent round of warm talks between U.S. and U.K. heads of government has yielded a huge political bonus for U.S. President Barack Obama, as the two leaders are set to announce a cooperative plan to released strategic oil stocks, something that is likely to help bring down the sky-high price of crude.
Jerritt Canyon project

Gold Extends Losses As Dollar Extends Gains

Gold fell to its lowest since mid-January on Wednesday after a modest upgrade of the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic outlook added zip to the dollar and gave investors an excuse to lighten holdings of bullion.
Seaport

SHoP Wraps Green Sheath Around South Street Seaport

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan may soon get closer to nature. SHoP Architects and mall operator Howard Hughes Corp. (NYSE:HHC) unveiled an emerald proposal for the Pier 17 mall on the South Street Seaport last Thursday that will ease the historic district into the present.

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