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  • Twitter finally reveals revenue ambition, wants to be Google -- but not yet

    Tom Johansmeyer
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm
    Filed under: Internet, Google (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Yahoo! (YHOO), TechnologyTwitter calls Google (GOOG) a "good role model," but says it isn't ready to rush down the road to advertising. Nonetheless, an ad-based revenue model is something that cofounder Biz Stone says they "will be looking to do down the line." But, for now, he continues, Twitter is focused on "creating value for our users." For now, revenue generation ideas are being put on paper, "and we're definitely going to get to them," Stone says.Continue reading Twitter finally reveals revenue ambition, wants to be Google -- but…

  • Earnings highlights: Ann Taylor, GameStop, Home Depot, Sears, TJX ...

    Trey Thoelcke
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am
    Filed under: Earnings reports, Home Depot (HD), salesforce.com inc (CRM)Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks: Ann Taylor Stores Corp. (ANN) declining same-store sales offset better-than-expected Q3 earnings. Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) reached a new 52-week high after Q3 results handily exceeded expectations. Dillard's Inc. (DDS) said that it swung to a Q3 profit due to cost cutting as revenue declined year over year. GameStop Corp. (GME) reported uninspiring Q3 numbers that included a slump in same-store sales. Home Depot Inc. (HD) lower Q3…

  • Ken Lewis says he could stay on as CEO indefinitely

    Zac Bissonnette
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:40 am
    Filed under: Management, Bank of America (BAC)After previously announcing that he would leave the CEO post in December, Bank of America (BAC) head Ken Lewis is backpedaling in light of the company's difficulty in finding a replacement. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reports that Mr. Lewis "has said he would consider postponing his retirement if directors need more time to find a successor or smooth the transition to the next CEO, according to a person close to him."Continue reading Ken Lewis says he could stay on as CEO indefinitelyKen Lewis says he could stay on as CEO…

  • No more Nookie 'til next year, says Barnes & Noble

    Tom Johansmeyer
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
    Filed under: Amazon.com (AMZN), Sony Corp ADR (SNE), Media World, TechnologyTake the Nook off your Christmas list. The new e-reader from Barnes & Noble (BKS) has already sold out, and more won't be available until after the holiday has passed. The next batch will be available, at best, by November 4, 2010. In a statement, the company said, "While we increased production based on the high consumer interest, we've sold out of our initial Nook allotment available for delivery before the holidays." If you still want to give the device as a holiday gift, Barnes & Noble will give you a gift…

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  • Stocks decline in early trading as dollar rises

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell in early morning trading Friday as the dollar continued to strengthen, and after a week of mixed economic reports.

  • Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.

  • Stocks fall in early trading as dollar rises

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market lost ground for a third straight day as investors grew increasingly uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.

  • Stock futures point to lower opening

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are set to continue their slide when the market opens Friday as the dollar strengthens further, and after a week of mixed economic reports. Futures are lower.

  • Stock futures point to modestly lower opening

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are set to continue their slide when the market opens Friday as the dollar strengthens further, and after a week of mixed economic reports. Futures are modestly lower.
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  • Gov't revives reference to deflation for 1st time in 3 yrs+

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    TOKYO, Nov. 20 (Kyodo) - The government referred to the state of deflation for the first time in about three years Friday in its monthly economic report, warning that falling prices and a further worsening of employment conditions may hurt the nascent economic recovery.

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  • Treasury to sell warrants as 3 banks exit bailouts

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    WASHINGTON (AP) - The Treasury Department said Thursday it will auction off warrants for three banks that it acquired as part of last fall's financial bailout. It's the latest government effort to reel in its emergency financial programs.

  • Foreign demand rises for long-term US assets

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Foreign demand for long-term U.S. financial assets rose in September as China and other countries boosted their holdings of Treasury securities.

  • Rates on short-term Treasury bills unchanged

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were unchanged in Monday's auction.
 
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  • Is It Time to Jump Back Into Stocks?

    15 Oct 2009 | 2:31 pm
    Now that the Dow has remained above the psychological 10,000 mark for two consecutive days, many investors may be wondering whether it's time to dive back into the market. Here are a few key points to consider before adjusting your portfolio.

  • Harrods to Sell Gold Bars

    15 Oct 2009 | 10:42 am
    Glittering bait for the well-heeled shopper: Harrods department store has added gold bars to its merchandise line.

  • Dow 10,000: Enjoy It While You Can

    15 Oct 2009 | 10:16 am
    Dow 10,000 has arrived, so pop out the champagne, but be wary. Breaking the key psychological level of Dow 10,000 is one thing. Holding onto those gains is quite another.

  • Soros to Invest $1B in Green Energy

    13 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am
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  • Walmart, Amazon in Book Price War

    16 Oct 2009 | 4:46 am
    The competition in the e-reader and e-book industries gets more brutal by the day, giving more competition to e-reader leader Amazon. Its latest competitor Walmart, which has one of the most visited e-commerce sites in the US, has launched a new program to sharply increase it market share in the e-book business.

  • Sony Loss Widens to $245 Million

    16 Oct 2009 | 3:40 am
    Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said Friday its losses widened to euro164 million ($245 million) on sagging sales in the third quarter, and announced new financing from external investors.

  • Intel Seeks Growth Beyond Computers

    15 Oct 2009 | 4:20 pm

  • Google Posts Record $1.64B Profit

    15 Oct 2009 | 2:59 pm
    Internet giant Google beats Wall Street expectations with a profit of $5.89 cents a share. The company also reported revenues of $5.94 billion, representing a 7 percent increase year over year.
 
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  • Democrats' health reform moves ahead after Harry Reid snares 60 votes

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    21 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm
    Filed under: HealthcareDemocratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative. In long-awaited speeches, centrist Sens. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana said they would stand with their party and vote "yes" on the crucial test vote despite deep reservations with elements of the 2,074-page bill to remake the nation's health care system. "The truth is this issue is very complex. There is no easy fix and it's imperative that we…

  • In movie theaters everywhere: 'Attack of the Artery-Clogging Popcorn'

    Sarah Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Filed under: Company News, HealthcareThe biggest horror show in movie theaters right now is not on screens but in the tubs of popcorn resting in audience members' laps, if you ask one consumer advocate. Snacking on a medium popcorn and soda at one of Regal Entertainment Group's (RGC) cinemas is the nutritional equivalent of eating three McDonald's (MCD) Quarter Pounders slathered with 12 pats of butter, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The twist in the plot? Both Regal and AMC -- the nation's No. 1 and No. 2 theater chains -- understate the calories in their popcorn…

  • CEO's Corner: Prudential's Christine Marcks says no need to retire the 401(k)

    Latif Lewis
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Filed under: InvestingIf you've checked the balance on your 401(k) lately, you're likely breathing a mini sign of relief as the Dow's bounce back above 10,000 helps replenish some losses suffered during the recession. But as stocks remain volatile and the recession hampers retirement planning for millions, we sought advice from Christine Marcks, CEO of Prudential Retirement, the retirement arm of financial services giant Prudential Financial. In our conversation, Marcks outlines a game plan for laid off workers and describes new tools available for today's pre-retirees. Despite what some…

  • Why is Oprah going to cable? Hint: It's nothing to get teary about

    Peter Cohan
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:11 am
    Filed under: General Electric , Walt DisneyOprah Winfrey is a smart cookie. I am guessing she knows all too well that you can make more money in cable than you can on a TV network. If it's like other cable networks, her new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which she co-owns with Discovery Communications (DISCA), will be much more profitable than the TV networks. And her departure from her popular show will cost those TV networks big money. How much? Show broadcaster, Walt Disney's (DIS) ABC, will lose millions in ad revenues, according to the New York Times. CBS Corp. (CBS), which owns Oprah's…

  • Kisses from Hershey: Candymaker may court Cadbury with $17 billion bid

    Douglas McIntyre
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:08 am
    Filed under: Company News, Kraft Foods, HersheyHershey (HSY) is an odd sort of company. Its governance is not in the hands of its board of directors. A charity called the Hershey Trust, established in 1894, effectively decides how the confectionery company is run and who will run it. Hershey has its own board, but in some ways it is close to a symbolic body set up to satisfy U.S. Securities and Exchange regulations. The trust is starting to push the maker of Hershey's Kisses and Reese's peanut butter cups to make a bid for United Kingdom-based candy and chocolates giant Cadbury (CBY). Kraft…
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  • Best cheapest restaurants in NYC?

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am
    Sure, you can grab a hot dog or slice of pizza in New York for cheap, but a balanced meal for $10 or less? In Manhattan? That's the idea behind the new site CheapEatery.com. But does the food pass the test? Our panel of judges--former staffers of the recently closed, Gourmet magazine, let you know.

  • The Yes Men Fix the World

    16 Oct 2009 | 9:27 am
    If we can't count on the government to keep us safe from the the Madoffs, coal ash spills that swallow up entire houses, arsenic in our tap water, or E. coli in our hamburger meat, then it's nice to have American D.I.Y.-ness to hold big business accountable. Meet The Yes Men, two wacky guys who pose as regular corporate executives and say in public the things they wish corporations would.

  • "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Carpenter Paul DiMeo

    16 Oct 2009 | 9:14 am
    Paul DiMeo is the staff carpenter on ABC's long-running tearjerker real estate hit Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and he knows a little something about building cool stuff in a crunch.

  • 'History Detective' Elyse Luray on Value in Your Attic

    7 Oct 2009 | 2:51 pm
    Elyse Luray, a professional appraiser and host of PBS's History Detectives, determines if seemingly worthless objects hold treasure, either financially or in terms of the story they have to tell. What can she tell you about your old junk?

  • AmEx Dumps Gift-Card Fees

    6 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am
    Although the credit-card regulations passed by Congress earlier this year don't go into effect until 2010, one major issuer is eliminating a monthly fee on its gift cards right now.
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  • Skype soap opera ends as founders set to regain stake ahead of $2B sale

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    6 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    Filed under: Deals, Silver Lake Partners, Private equityThis post was written by DailyFinance contributor Sam Gustin. Memo to would-be Silicon Valley moguls: do not double-cross a pair of highly litigious billionaires. After weeks of back-and-forth legal jousting, the tech heavyweights fighting over Skype are set to announce a deal in which the founders of the popular Web-calling service would regain a stake in the company they sold to eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) in 2005 for $2.6 billion, according to Bloomberg. Nice trick. The pact ends an at-times vicious soap opera replete with accusations of…

  • Big LBOs are teetering, but Wall Street still planning record bonuses

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    5 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm
    Filed under: Apollo Management, Cerberus Capital, Private equity industry, Private equityThis post was written by DailyFinance contributor Peter Cohan. Wall Street has a short memory when it comes to pay. That's what came to mind when I saw a report saying that many big leveraged buyouts (LBOs) are in trouble -- four of the 10 biggest companies bought in leveraged buyouts have stopped paying back the money they borrowed. Nevertheless, Wall Street will pay itself record bonuses in 2009. Unless my memory is failing me, it was only 14 months ago that Wall Street nearly went bankrupt. Without…

  • Cerberus prepares gun company IPO

    Douglas McIntyre
    20 Oct 2009 | 2:10 pm
    Filed under: Cerberus Capital, Public or private?, Private equityCerberus, the private equity fund that nearly ruined itself by making bad bets in Detroit, particularly on Chrysler, is considering taking its gun company interests public. According to The Wall Street Journal (subscription required), the firm "is in advanced preparations for an initial public offering of Freedom Group Inc." The company has about $900 million in sales. The move may be a profitable one for Cerberus. Gun company Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ: SWHC) trades at just above $5, near the high end of its 52-week range. That…

  • Private equity returns down 30% -- and that's the good news

    Tom Johansmeyer
    19 Oct 2009 | 8:10 am
    Filed under: Private equity industry, Value and lack thereof, Private equityFor the past year, silver linings have been in short supply. Even as financial markets claw their way back up, the wealth lost has been neither forgotten nor completely recovered. In the private equity sector, the good news is that, frankly, the situation could have been worse. Though returns plunged, the asset class still outperformed the public equity markets. A new analysis from alternative investment research firm Preqin puts the private equity industry's return at -30% for the 12 months ending March 31, 2009, a…

  • Private equity fund follows Ayn Rand's teachings and finds opportunity

    Tom Johansmeyer
    17 Oct 2009 | 9:40 am
    Filed under: Private equity industry, Private equityThe next time you take a bite of a Carvel ice-cream cake, you'd better make sure you earned it. The company that owns it, Roark Capital Group, is an Atlanta-based private equity fund named for the virtuously selfish architect concocted by writer and philosopher -- and master of neither writing nor philosophy -- Ayn Rand, the founder of Objectivism. A tribute to the author in more than just name, Roark has spent most of the financial crisis on the sidelines. Now it has $750 million to put into the private equity market -- nearly half of the…
 
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  • Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pm
    The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag is a fun way to work a lot of animals prints into your outfit at the same time. Some of these prints are actually pony hair, originating from Italy and New Zealand, so not only does the bag make it look like you're dating a successful Serengeti fur trapper, but it's soft and stroke-worthy (helpful, because you miss him on his long trips). In all seriousness, this is super cute. Throw this over your shoulder with a little black dress, put a martini in the other hand, and you might as well be in Mad Men. The bag is 9"W X 8"H X…

  • Tamdhu Distillery To Close

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm
    A classic whisky distillery is being shut down in a cost-cutting measure. The Edrington Group plans to close the Tamdhu distillery and malting operations in Aberlour next year resulting in a loss of more than 30 jobs. The group has decided to concentrate its efforts on its three main brands, The Macallan, Glenrothes and Highland Park. Another distillery Glenturret will also remain open. The closure is a response to the economy. Whisky is still selling well but costs have risen and The Scotsman quotes Graham Hutcheon, group operations director for Edrington, who said that the move was done to…

  • The Glacier Ring by Swarovski

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm
    I'm not one for enormous jewels and gems on my jewelry (I know, call me crazy) but this Glacier Ring by Swarovski really appeals to me. Maybe it's because there is no large bling set onto a band so much as the bling is the band. Appropriately named after a mass of ice, this Swarovski crystal cocktail ring is faceted to catch both the light and the attention of your fellow party goers and is gold-plated inside for comfort. A perfect winter accessory as it evokes feelings of snow and sparkles and will coordinate with everything. £142Filed under: JewelryThe Glacier Ring by Swarovski…

  • The Mermaid's Sleigh Bed

    21 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    How's this for a dreamy bed? The Mermaid's Sleigh bed is a gorgeous bed custom made by artisans in Vermont. The bed has a wave-shaped footboard and carved maple natuilus shells adding a fanciful sea-themed touch. Each bed is custom crafted of natural solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers. The piece above is in queen size with cherry and curly cherry veneers, curly maple and nogal. Because it is made for the new owner you can customize it to your choice of wood and add names, dates or other personal touches. Prices start at $17,100.Filed under: DiningThe Mermaid's Sleigh Bed originally appeared…

  • Spring Island, Estate of the Day

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    We've been to Spring Island, South Carolina before to check out Bank of America chief exec Ken Lewis's getaway home (still on the market and the price keeps dropping). Today's estate is in the same area and belongs to former Proctor and Gamble executive Tom Laco. The property consists of two separate lots, the 3.48 acre lot the house is on and a 3.13 acre lot directly across the pond from the house which provides privacy and serves as an ample nesting area for local birds. The five-bedroom home sits high above Rice Gate Pond and offers a panoramic view of the pond and a thousand acres of…
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  • Dealing With Complexity; The End of the Oprah Effect

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    A long goodbye to Oprah (and the Oprah Effect). It's official. Oprah Winfrey will announce to viewers on today's show that she will be retiring from her long-running talk show at the completion of the 2011 season. No need to shed a tear for Oprah, who has amassed a fortune reportedly in the neighborhood of $2.7 billion. Instead, think of all those businesses who will no longer feel the benefit of the so-called Oprah Effect, a significant surge in business thanks to a product mention on Ms. Winfrey's show. Here's a look at some Inc. 500 companies who have felt the spoils of the Oprah Effect…

  • Is Imeem going to MySpace?

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Imeem is a start-up with a great service (free online music!), lots of users (15 million, according to Quantcast), and a compelling story. Unfortunately, it's pretty darn hard to make it in the online music business. The start-up has struggled this year, because of a poor advertising market and high licensing fees owed to the record companies (these fees have been a perenial problem for online music start-ups and nearly shut down Pandora in 2007). Techcrunch reported in May that Imeem had, "risen from the ashes," by renegotiating with the record companies and raising several million dollars…

  • How to Find the Right Partnerships

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:33 am
    We just did something that some would say is crazy. We -- the company best known for making "worm poop" gardening products bottled in what were previously plastic soda bottles, and for turning billboards into messenger bags -- are creating products based on Huggies and Scott paper products from Kimberly-Clark. Excuse me? No, not used diapers and handy wipes, but the packaging that they came in. Oh. Yes. But you see where there might be a bit of a mental leap for people to buy products that are made from brands they associate with very unrecyclable things? That is, until you look at what we're…

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  • It Takes a Community to Raise a Customer

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:16 am
    A recent survey commissioned by e-mail marketing provider Campaigner found the top challenge facing small business owners today is customer acquisition and retention -- by a landslide.  The 2009 State of Small Business Online Marketing Survey questioned over 250 North American small business owners with 20 employees or less.  And customer acquisition/retention was the top business challenge of 50 percent of those surveyed.  Growing revenue was a distant second with 15 percent, followed by improving cash flow and maintaining profitability -- at 9 percent and 8 percent…
 
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  • The 12 Best and Worst Digital Characters

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm

  • What Do Presidential Libraries Say About Their Namesakes' Legacies?

    Alissa Walker
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Part of the point of a presidential library is that it's a monument to a leader's legacy--his style, his enduring affect on the world, even his reading habits...or lack thereof. Speaking of which, Laura Bush unveiled the design for her husband's book joint this week, and the ultra-traditional structure that nods to Washington but bows to the rest of Southern Methodist University's campus isn't winning any points with architecture critics. But how does W's design stack up against his predecessors? We checked out the libraries of fellow recent commanders-in-chief completed in the last three…

  • Drive a Mercedes with Your iPhone and Nine Other Mind-Blowing Stories This Week on Fast Company

    Kate Rockwood
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    Mind-blowing phrase of the week: "interferometric modulation," which can be loosely translated as "Oh my God! Qualcomm’s Mirasol e-reader has color video!" Mercedes Benz unveiled an app that lets you control your car with the iPhone. But Intel one-ups the luxe car maker with an implantable chip that lets you control your computer using only your thoughts.Round two of the juice-packaging cage match started late last year with Pepsi’s Tropicana fiasco, and this week Coke’s Minute Maid unveiled a juicy new look (courtesy of Master of Design cover boy David Butler). Los Angeles took home…

  • ComScore's New Study Finds Dope on "Movie Junkies"

    Alissa Walker
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    Research group comScore released its study on "movie junkies" yesterday that surveyed the behavior of 500,000 moviegoers who bought tickets online in September 2009. Some of the highlights: Fandango rules the market. Over $31 million is spent each month buying online movie tickets, with 81% of those tickets purchased at Fandago.com. Females 25-54 are heavy online ticket buyers. Women are actually more likely to make decisions about movie night than men: movie ticket purchasers are 39% more likely to be female. Maybe men would rather watch at home? DVD sales were an equal split between the…

  • Can Chegg Beat the Kindle at the Textbook Game?

    Ariel Schwartz
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    The Kindle may be the king of e-readers, but it has a long way to go before being accepted as an acceptable replacement for textbooks. When Amazon's device was introduced at Princeton for classroom assignments recently, it received mostly negative reviews. Now the Kindle's budding classroom legacy is being challenged by Chegg, an online textbook rental service that just raised a whopping $112 million in a round led by Insight Venture Partners. Chegg deals in good old-fashioned print books, but saves paper by letting students rent textbooks in a Netflix-like model. The company, founded in…
 
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  • Best Credit Cards

    30 Oct 2009 | 11:50 am
    With the help of two credit card experts, WalletPop sifted through oodles of cards to ferret out the best and the worst when it comes to rates, fees, rewards and perks. First, the best-in-show. Break out the noisemakers; these cards rise to the top when it comes to all the stuff you want.

  • Credit Card Offers 79.9% Rate!!

    16 Oct 2009 | 9:10 am
    Yes, it's true. It's not a joke or a misprint. First Premier Bank is offering a "Premier Card" credit card with a 79.9% APR. That's right, 79.9. And it's not just the interest rate that's outrageous. The fees are pretty hideous, too.

  • The Credit Crunch, Vol. 1: Five Useful Links

    8 Oct 2009 | 2:41 pm
    "Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees": The New York Times "Credit Cardholder’s Bill Of Rights: Sooner Would Be Better": The Wall Street Journal "Investigating Old or Inaccurate Addresses on Your Credit Report and Why You Should": MasterYourCard.com "How to Improve Your Credit Score When Paying Down Debt": NoDebtPlan.net "Gen Y Faces Credit Hurdles": The Sydney Morning Herald

  • The Pitfalls of Prepaid Debit Cards

    7 Oct 2009 | 10:40 am
    Prepaid debit cards have stepped into the market for consumers who can't get a credit card, don't have a bank account and want the convenience (or the status) of whipping out a card. But beware, the fees on these cards will gobble up your cash.

  • Send Cash on Facebook With Facecard

    6 Oct 2009 | 8:07 am
    A new Facebook app from Facecard.com, a prepaid credit card company that caters mainly to parents of teens, could put the hurt on PayPal and on Facebook's million dollar virtual gift industry! Find out more.
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  • Retirement: What not to do

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:24 am
    Do you have a solid retirement plan? Maybe not. According to Wells Fargo's fifth annual retirement survey, most people make three major mistakes when it comes to planning for their golden years.

  • Retirement: What not to do

    13 Nov 2009 | 9:46 am

  • Social Security Payments to Stay Flat

    15 Oct 2009 | 3:55 am
    The Social Security Administration has some tough news for seniors. In 2010, there will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients, the first year without one since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975.

  • The Right Way to Unretire

    23 Sep 2009 | 11:43 am
    Has a portfolio swoon put a crimp in your comfortable lifestyle? Maybe it's time to get a job. Try these techniques to help you land one that works for you.

  • 6 Ways to Ease Retirement Plan Costs

    11 Sep 2009 | 12:40 pm
    MANY SMALL-BUSINESS owners are making considerable sacrifices to keep their doors open, including working a second job and forgoing their own paychecks. So cutting retirement benefits may seem like a relatively simple and direct way to eke out extra cost savings , but there are palpable consequences to that move, which could be felt long after the downturn.
 
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  • You Can Afford Trip on New, Biggest Cruise Liner

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:12 am
    Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will be taking its maiden voyage later this month. It will be the largest cruise ship on the planet, towering 20 stories over the waves. On board, there's space for 6,300 paying guests, 2,000 crew members, a 1,300-seat theater, some duplex cabins, an ice rink, an indoor/outdoor park, and a cocktail bar that travels from deck to deck via an elevator system. Normally, when flashy new ships are launched, it becomes the hottest ticket in the market, and prices reflect the tight demand. But not this time ...

  • "Hot" Products to Avoid Online

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am
    Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, stealing large quantities and reselling the goods, often online. The National Retail Federation issued a detailed list of products, including many popular brand names, of products for shoppers to steer clear of on auction sites. See which products to avoid.

  • Which Paper Towel Brand Gives the Best Bang for Your Buck?

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am
    So here's the scoop. I smeared a dollop of Nutella on my desk, to see if the desk wanted some. OK, actually, I was running a consumer experiment testing leading brands of paper towels, investigating which one gives you the easiest clean-up and return on investment. Let's meet our three challengers:

  • Boston Market Offers $1 Chicken Meal

    30 Oct 2009 | 12:06 pm
    Boston Market is offering its online customers a $1 chicken meal. That's a complete meal with a quarter white or 3-piece dark chicken served with mashed potatoes and cornbread. All for one humble greenback. But act fast! The offer lasts through Nov. 1. Click below for more details and to get your printable online coupon.

  • Halloween Freebies

    30 Oct 2009 | 11:58 am
    Here are this week's Five Fabulous Finds from Coupon Cravings, including free tacos, burritos and frozen yogurt on Halloween. Plus, get free pumpkin stencils and carving guides, as well as extra-cheap ambiance music, costumes and coupon booklets.
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  • eBay Crashes on Saturday (EBAY)

    247wallst
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pm
    eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is having an issue which may have just cost sellers millions and millions of dollars in untold upside in combined auction results today.  After doing random searches today on Christmas present chores and with eBay being one of the online destinations, it was suddenly evident that something was wrong on eBay.  [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • It Looks More Likely GE (GE) May Keep NBCU, Force Job Cuts

    247wallst
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    With the passing of each hour, there are more media reports that talks between GE (NYSE:GE) and Vivendi for the French company to sell its 20% of NBCU to the American conglomerate have moved closer to collapse. Without Vivendi’s cooperation, GE cannot form the joint venture it is creating with Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) to take the management and [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Barnes & Noble (BKS) Runs Out Of E-Readers: Amazon (AMZN) Stands Alone

    247wallst
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:27 am
    Sony (NYSE:SNE) said it might not have its e-reader, the Daily Edition Reader, ready to ship before Christmas. It has given customers a range of dates for availability of its product that could be as early as December 18 or as late as January 8. Now, Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) has come up short on the inventory of units for its [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Hershey Longs For Cadbury?

    247wallst
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm
    The trust that controls Hershey has asked the company to make a bid for UK sweets company Cadbury (NYSE:CBY). The Wall Street Journal reports that the offer would be approximately $17 billion which would top the current offer from Kraft (NYSE:KFT) Douglas A. McIntyre Posted in Mergers and Buy Outs Tagged: CBY, KFT [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • 52-Week High Club (DDS, DBRN, SJM, MRK)

    247wallst
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm
    Dillard’s Inc. (NYSE: DDS) rose as high as over 10% to a yearly high of $15.79 after the department-store chain was upgraded by Deutsche Bank AG.   Dress Barn Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) rose as high as 9.2% to a yearly his of $22.42 after the women’s clothing retailer announced earnings of $0.37, beating analysts estimates. The J.M. [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Best cheapest restaurants in NYC?

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 am
    Sure, you can grab a hot dog or slice of pizza in New York for cheap, but a balanced meal for $10 or less? In Manhattan? That's the idea behind the new site CheapEatery.com. But does the food pass the test? Our panel of judges--former staffers of the recently closed, Gourmet magazine, let you know.

  • Rumor: Apple to Offer $30 Unlimited TV Package

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    Rumor has it that Apple wants to revolutionize the way we get our television delivered by offering all you can watch TV for $30. If true, Apple would be attempting to capture the attention and eyes of 100 million iTunes account holders with a plan that puts streaming TV on any device with iTunes.

  • You Can Afford Trip on New, Biggest Cruise Liner

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:12 am
    Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will be taking its maiden voyage later this month. It will be the largest cruise ship on the planet, towering 20 stories over the waves. On board, there's space for 6,300 paying guests, 2,000 crew members, a 1,300-seat theater, some duplex cabins, an ice rink, an indoor/outdoor park, and a cocktail bar that travels from deck to deck via an elevator system. Normally, when flashy new ships are launched, it becomes the hottest ticket in the market, and prices reflect the tight demand. But not this time ...

  • "Hot" Products to Avoid Online

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am
    Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, stealing large quantities and reselling the goods, often online. The National Retail Federation issued a detailed list of products, including many popular brand names, of products for shoppers to steer clear of on auction sites. See which products to avoid.

  • Ad Rant: Chris Farley's Brother Responds

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    Chris Farley's brother Tom has weighed in on the controversial TV ad that uses Chris to help sell subscriptions to DirecTV. "Bottom line," Tom writes in response to WalletPop's original Ad Rant post on the topic, is the line Spade says when he turns to the camera at the end: "It never gets old." Here's what he said.
 
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  • To have and to hold (Title, that is): Advice for the unmarried

    Amy Pyle
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Filed under: Borrowing, Budgets, Debt, Real Estate, Saving Money, Wealth, Investing, Personal loans, MortgagesWho doesn't have an unmarried friend who lost the house, or at least their investment in the condo, when the relationship went sour? The key question when buying property together, according to a new book -- "Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples" -- seems pretty simple: Does your legal relationship match your private agreement? But who wants to have that conversation when you are newly in love, or at least new to nesting? No one, the book's author admitted to…

  • Debtors diet, week 2: Curb your enthusiasm at grocery store

    Gina Roberts-Grey
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Filed under: Budgets, Debt, Food, Shopping, EconomizerThe thrill of the hunt is compelling, especially when your grocer's ads tout "BIG SAVINGS" on favorite holiday meal fixins. But even if you're just shopping for your weekly groceries this weekend instead of the trimmings and trappings for turkey day, it's still tough to say no to a good sale. And with most of us on strict, self-imposed budgets because of the current recession, shopping on the weekend becomes an even bigger temptation, a time to say, "But I've been so good all week, I deserve a little splurge!" Tossing sale items in your…

  • Cash is king this holiday season

    Lita Epstein
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Credit, Debt, Credit cardsAbout 71.5% of consumers will use cash, checks or debit cards this holiday season versus 28.3% who plan to use credit cards, which is about a 10% decrease from last year and a clear sign that consumers are weaning themselves away from credit cards. As credit card interest rates climb along with credit card delinquency consumers clearly want to avoid digging an even deeper credit hole. According to the National Retail Federation's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $682.74 on holiday-related…

  • New York returns money to 14,000 payday loan customers

    Geoff Williams
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Filed under: Borrowing, DebtGoing to a payday lender can be a good financial decision. That is, if your Attorney General threatens to sue your payday lender, and they settle up, and then you receive your money back. New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has just announced a $5.2 million settlement with two companies running "payday loan" companies. Cuomo's office will be sending money to more than 14,000 victims. You may be one of those victims if you live in New York and have ever taken out a small loan with the businesses, Telecash or Cashnet. Continue reading New York returns money to…

  • 5 strategies for saving money in a divorce

    Barbara Bartlein
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Filed under: Budgets, Debt, Home, Bankruptcy, MortgagesThe honeymoon has been over for a long time and in spite of your best efforts, the marriage is too. As you and your spouse approach the legal, financial and emotional issues of getting divorced, you can save a lot of money by working together. Yes, I know, "If we could work together we wouldn't be getting divorced." But sometimes when people aren't trying to make the marriage work anymore, they can approach problems and discussions under a new light. And it is critical. Divorce is very expensive and can have a long term impact on a…
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  • How to find a small bank or credit union

    Martha C. White
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Filed under: Banks, Saving MoneyWhen we wrote about sneaky bank practices, a lot of readers wrote in suggesting that fee-weary customers ditch the big bailout-recipient banks in favor of small community banks or credit unions. In fact, many professional personal finance advisers say exactly the same thing, so WalletPop talked to a few of them to get their recommendations and advice for how to go about finding one of these friendlier financial institutions. First, you'll need to find a place. While finding a bank can be as easy as driving down your local main street or commercial district,…

  • Fewer Americans using credit cards for the holidays

    Martha C. White
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: Banks, Budgets, Shopping, Credit cardsIn yet another sign that Americans are still cautious -- and growing more so -- about their spending, new research shows that fewer of us will be using credit cards to make our holiday purchases this year. According to a survey conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation (as reported here by Reuters), the number of consumers using credit cards for holiday purchases will drop more than 10% this year. Only 28.3% of shoppers say they'll use credit cards to buy presents, down from 31.5% last year. What are we doing instead? Paying…

  • New credit card data shows Americans still struggling

    Martha C. White
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Filed under: Banks, Credit cardsA recent report shows that credit card charge-offs have dropped a bit from their highs, but delinquencies -- that is, payments more than 30 days overdue - are still on the rise. This article from MSNBC says that spells continuing trouble for Americans' personal finances and our nation's still-shaky economic recovery. While the drop in charge-offs -- meaning that the issuer writes off the amount owed as a loss -- was attributed to people funneling tax refunds into their credit card debt, the high and still rising level of unemployment triggered the growth in…

  • Overdraft protection coming ... at a snail's pace

    Martha C. White
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Filed under: BanksAs we told you earlier, the Federal Reserve just announced it would begin reigning in the scourge of debit-card users nationwide: overdraft charges. The good news is that the new ruling will prohibit banks from foisting this so-called protection on customers automatically; instead, consumers will have to voluntarily sign up (don't all line up at once, now!) The bad news: It's going to be another eight long months before this relief comes. The government is making Americans wait until July 1, 2010, to get the relief they've been literally begging for, even though Federal…

  • Faces of loan modification: Christine Attalla, Bolingbrook, Ill.

    Amy Pyle
    15 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: Banks, Budgets, Credit, Real Estate, RecessionHow well is the government's loan modification working? WalletPop's four-part special report continues with profiles of some of those trying to get help. To read the overview, click here. Christine Attalla is among the lucky. The suburban Chicago homeowner not only got a temporary loan modification, but she's on track to convert it to a long-term adjustment before Christmas. She even calls herself lucky, although when she does there's a quiver in her voice. That's because in the process, her credit took a beating. For a solo…
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  • Single women are hit hard by the recession

    Francine Huff
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Career, Wealth, RecessionThere have been a lot of reports about which group of people have been hit hardest by the recession. Men have definitely been hit disproportionately hard by job losses. In fact, men held 71.9% of the jobs lost since the recession began, hurt by mass layoffs in construction and manufacturing, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. I've even written about how more households are relying on female breadwinners after husbands were laid off. But single women -- many of whom are mothers or caregivers -- who get laid off don't have a second income to…

  • Unemployed seek jury duty for pay, but it's not worth it

    Aaron Crowe
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Career, RecessionSome unemployed people are so anxious to work that they're volunteering for jury duty and the minimal pay that goes with it, according to a New York Post story. As someone who recently spent four boring and frustrating days sitting on a jury, the $30 that I'll get wasn't worth the hassle and won't make me volunteer for it, no matter how underemployed I am. Other than the civic duty involved, it's a waste of time as far as getting paid. My recent jury duty netted me $1.53 per hour. Besides, if I was a lawyer I wouldn't want a juror who was there for the money and…

  • Between a rock and a hard place for Congress: Jobs or a rough 2010

    Bob Cesca
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Filed under: Career, RecessionFor the last year or so, I've been conducting an experiment. Now, don't hold me to the scientific method because it's been a really informal experiment. But the results have been both scary, enlightening and not very surprising. Cutting to the chase, for almost exactly the last 12 months, I've been applying for various jobs via one of the popular online job search sites. Some background first. I'm self-employed. I write about politics, I produce videos, I make cartoons. But last year when the market tanked and the really serious recession began, I began to…

  • The American Dream: buy your own laundromat

    Sarah Gilbert
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Filed under: Home, Career, RecessionIt turns out that the bad economy is great for coin-op laundromats. Because, though houses with laundry rooms will be foreclosed upon, washing machines and dryers will break and be too expensive to fix, and sometimes, we lose our homes entirely, we still need clean clothes. Long the refuge for college students, the young creative class, jobless, homeless and others not in possession of a few Whirlpools, laundromats are now flourishing. And the middle class is showing up, too, pride and laundry baskets in hand. By all appearances, this would be a great time…

  • 'Too big to fail banks' leaving behind 'too small to help' customers and businesses

    Charles Feldman
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    Filed under: Real Estate, Wealth, Recession, MortgagesAnother week and another round of the national guessing game: when exactly will the Great Recession's alleged end impact me? Or my children? Or my neighbors? The "too big to fail" banking crowd has gotten lots of help from D.C. But the jobless rate, despite a decline of late in layoffs, continues to go skyward, or, in the words of that most famous working-class stiff Ralph Kramer to his wife, Alice, "to the moon!" "This will be a very slow recovery," says Jack Kyser, founder of the Kyser Center for Economic Research at the Los Angeles…
 
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  • Lowe's grills catch fire in the wrong places; 663,000 recalled

    Mitch Lipka
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    Filed under: Recalls, Consumer Ally Lowe's recalled 663,000 Perfect Flame SLG Series gas grills after nearly two dozen people reported injuries due to deteriorating burners, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. In some cases, the lids caught on fire. Using these Chinese-made grills, imported by L G Sourcing, could put consumers at risk of being burned and should not be used until they are repaired, the CPSC said.Continue reading Lowe's grills catch fire in the wrong places; 663,000 recalledRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Group finds lead in Barbie, Disney toys; focus is still on China

    Mitch Lipka
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:15 am
    Filed under: Recalls, Shopping, Consumer AllyA California environmental health advocacy group commissioned testing on some 250 toys and found high lead levels in seven of them, including Barbie and Disney-branded products. While the percentage that failed was low, the findings released by the Center for Environmental Health were disturbing nonetheless for just how high the levels were -- in some toys they were dozens of times above the legal limit.Continue reading Group finds lead in Barbie, Disney toys; focus is still on ChinaRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Nokia issues recall for 14 million chargers due to electric shock risk

    Mitch Lipka
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm
    Filed under: Recalls, Technology, Consumer AllyNokia is recalling an estimated 14 million cell phone chargers the company says might be defective and could cause users to get shocked. The Finnish mobile telecommunications giant said it found the defect through its own quality control program and has not had any reports of any incidents involving the chargers. The problem with the chargers, Nokia said, is that the covers can come off and expose the internal components. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the normal conduit for recalls of this type, was not party to this announcement…

  • 1 million strollers recalled by Maclaren after reports of severed fingers

    Mitch Lipka
    9 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Recalls, Consumer AllyA decade's worth of Maclaren strollers -- 1 million in all -- are being recalled following reports of a dozen childrens' fingertips being lopped off after getting caught in the hinges, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said today. The injuries occurred when the strollers were being opened or closed. Maclaren strollers are among the most widely used in the country. "Strollers are mechanical products not unlike bicycles or automobiles and have scissor or pinch points that cannot be eliminated," Maclaren writes on its FAQ about the recall. "Never use…

  • Jelly bean recall: Jelly Belly says its labels left off an ingredient people are allergic to

    Mitch Lipka
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    Filed under: Food, Recalls, Consumer AllyFor people with peanut allergies, beware these innocent-looking jelly beans. Jelly Belly is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinders of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The label does not mention that the ingredients include peanut butter and peanut flour. "People who have an allergy to peanuts or a severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these ingredients," the FDA said in its recall announcement.Continue reading Jelly bean recall: Jelly Belly says…
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  • Uninsured more likely to die younger

    Lita Epstein
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Insurance, Health, Insurance-healthWhether you're a child rushed to an emergency room for care or an adult who has put off preventive medical care, if you don't have health insurance, you are more likely to die. That's been confirmed by three different health studies. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that uninsured children who are hospitalized are 60% more likely to die. Harvard University found that large numbers of uninsured adults have chronic illnesses that are undiagnosed and under-treated, which means they are not getting treatments that could prevent strokes, heart…

  • Ready to gamble that your home value will tumble more?

    Ann Brenoff
    9 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Filed under: Insurance, Real EstateQueasy-stomached home owners who can't bear to watch the equity in their homes continue to dwindle have an option: Equity protection policies. These policies, will, for a fee that generally ranges from 1% to 3% of your home's equity, guarantee against further losses when it comes time to sell. Most of the policies work like this: At the time the contract is purchased, the company takes a snapshot of the average home price in the customer's ZIP code. If, at the time of sale the ZIP Code property value has declined, the company would make up the difference --…

  • CitiGroup Says good-bye to life insurer Primerica

    Jennie L. Phipps
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Filed under: InsuranceThe best technique for selling life insurance is known in the trade as "driving the hearse up to the door." When the salesperson drives the hearse up to the door, he describes at length all the horrible things that can happen if the family hasn't bought enough life insurance and leaves widows and orphans to starve.Continue reading CitiGroup Says good-bye to life insurer PrimericaPermalink | Email this | Comments

  • Bad actors continue to prey on seniors

    Amy Pyle
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Banks, Borrowing, Home, Insurance, Real Estate, Retire, Fraud, MortgagesBad actors have solidly shifted their attention to reverse mortgages, causing a top consumer organization to warn seniors to choose such loans carefully. A new report by the National Consumer Law Center likens the aggressive lending practices in today's reverse mortgage lending to those common in the sub-prime mortgage heyday -- featuring some of the same players. "Well-funded marketing campaigns and perverse incentives to brokers are targeting seniors' home equity and using reverse mortgages as their tools,"…

  • COBRA coverage for unemployed may be extended

    Lita Epstein
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: Insurance, Career, Health, Insurance-healthIf you lost your job, right now you can get a 65% subsidy from the government to help pay for a continuation of your health benefits under COBRA for nine months. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act may be a weird name for a bill about health insurance, but it's basically the law that requires companies to let people pay to remain on their group health insurance plans for at least 18 months. But that could end shortly. Congress passed the 65% subsidy as unemployment rose in this country, but it's due to expire Dec. 31. A…
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  • Bad actors continue to prey on seniors

    Amy Pyle
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Banks, Borrowing, Home, Insurance, Real Estate, Retire, Fraud, MortgagesBad actors have solidly shifted their attention to reverse mortgages, causing a top consumer organization to warn seniors to choose such loans carefully. A new report by the National Consumer Law Center likens the aggressive lending practices in today's reverse mortgage lending to those common in the sub-prime mortgage heyday -- featuring some of the same players. "Well-funded marketing campaigns and perverse incentives to brokers are targeting seniors' home equity and using reverse mortgages as their tools,"…

  • Recession tales: The price of growing old in a lousy economy

    Jennie L. Phipps
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Filed under: Retire, Recession, Retirement-401(k), Retirement-403(b), Retirement adviceI just bought my airline ticket for my friend's 100th birthday party, which she's anticipating with considerable excitement. Life has been quiet since she gave up competitive ballroom dancing at 85. Planning a party spices things up. The oil wells that my friend's husband left her have kept her lifestyle comfortable - until the last couple of years when she developed a need for 24-hour care after the car she was riding in was broadsided. Even a couple of active oil wells don't gush enough money to cover all…

  • Lending Club makes P2P diversification simple with new investor tools

    Josh Smith
    30 Oct 2009 | 11:30 am
    Filed under: Retire, Technology, Investing, Personal loansPeer-to-peer lending marketplace Lending Club just announced several new features for investors who use the service which can help them earn an average return of 9.67%. The new features, which went live this morning, make it easier than ever to find the types of loans you want to invest in and create a diversified portfolio based on how much risk you want to take. The new investor experience provides you with more information and the ability to filter on several factors to find loans that appeal to you. For instance, if you want to…

  • Majority of Americans worried about retirement - plan to work longer

    Josh Smith
    22 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: Retire, Saving Money, EconomizerThis week is National Retirement Week, which is a good thing since it is a topic weighing heavily on our minds. According to a recent survey by MoneyRates and GetRichSlowly, 52% of respondents didn't feel on track with their retirement. It's no wonder so many people are concerned about their retirement savings, since the Sun Financial Unretirement Index found that nearly two-thirds of Americans will delay retirement one year -- with 27% of those individuals delaying retirement by 5 years! The most popular reason given for entering "unretirement"…

  • Living to 100: Financial planning for a longer lifespan

    Martha C. White
    20 Oct 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Filed under: Budgets, Retire, Health, Relationships, Special ReportsMedical journal The Lancet reported a story that's been widely covered by major news outlets: According to The Lancet, more than half of all babies born in the U.S. (and other industrialized countries) since 2000 will live to be 100 years old. Once a milestone only a handful of seniors reached, this new triple-digit benchmark will become downright commonplace by the time this century winds to a close. Half of all babies born in this country in 2007 will live to be 104 years old. While the novelty factor is high ("Grandpa,…
 
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  • Survey says 2010 grads will face horrible job prospects

    Zac Bissonnette
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: College, CareerMichigan State University's College Employment Research Institute's latest graduate job outlook is pretty bleak. This year's college graduates have a mind-boggling 40% fewer job prospects, and jobs for candidates with bachelor's degrees are expected to drop by 1% in 2010. Eighty percent of employers won't be offering higher starting salaries, and 8% will lower starting pay by an average of 5%. Twelve percent will increase starting pay by an average of just 3%. Signing bonuses and performance bonuses are also on the decline -- understandable given that there is so…

  • Football coaches continue to rake it in as college finances suffer

    Zac Bissonnette
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: College, Kids and MoneyWith endowments in the toilet, state aid on the decline, and families scrounging for cash to cover tuition increases, it's nice to know that one group of college constituents aren't suffering: top flight, 7-figure football coaches. An extensive study conducted by USA Today found that at least 25 college football coaches are making more than $2 million this season -- up 100% from two years ago. The average pay for a head coach in the 120-school Football Bowl Subdivision is up 28% in two years and 46% in three years. The average coach in that elite conference…

  • College town housing remains affordable, according to Coldwell Banker

    Zac Bissonnette
    9 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: College, Real EstateInstead of sitting on the couch watching college football, make yourself useful: go buy some college-town real estate! According to a new report from Coldwell Banker, "Every fall, college football fans feel nostalgic for the tradition, lifestyle and spirit of their college towns as they cheer on their favorite teams. This year's Coldwell Banker(R) College Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI) reveals that these school-centric areas also sport very affordable homes, in addition to the culture and economic stability associated with higher education institutions -…

  • Private college presidents' pay rose 6.5% in 2008

    Zac Bissonnette
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: CollegeEven as endowments tanked, employees were laid off, and tuition bills were hiked in the face of decimated 401(k)s and home values, the presidents of the "top" (whatever that means) private college and universities in the United States still managed to take home 6.5% more cash in 2008 than they did in 2007. Take a look at the list of the highest paid college presidents: Shirley Ann Jackson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - $1,598,247 David J. Sargent, Suffolk University -- $1,496,593 Steadman Upham, University of Tulsa -- $1,428,275 Richard S. Meyers, Webster University…

  • SAT score online: More instant gratification for today's kids

    Sarah Gilbert
    29 Oct 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Filed under: College, Kids and MoneyThursday, October 29, is a date many of you would have circled on your calendar... if you still circled things on paper calendars. It's the day SAT scores for the test taken October 12 are available online.Continue reading SAT score online: More instant gratification for today's kidsPermalink | Email this | Comments
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  • To have and to hold (Title, that is): Advice for the unmarried

    Amy Pyle
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Filed under: Borrowing, Budgets, Debt, Real Estate, Saving Money, Wealth, Investing, Personal loans, MortgagesWho doesn't have an unmarried friend who lost the house, or at least their investment in the condo, when the relationship went sour? The key question when buying property together, according to a new book -- "Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples" -- seems pretty simple: Does your legal relationship match your private agreement? But who wants to have that conversation when you are newly in love, or at least new to nesting? No one, the book's author admitted to…

  • Thinking about co-signing on a loan? Listen to this first!

    Zac Bissonnette
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Filed under: BorrowingI listen to Dave Ramsey pretty regularly and I'm here to tell you: the rant that you're about to listen to is the best. thing. I. have. ever. heard. in. my. whole. life. A nice lady e-mails Dave to ask whether it's OK to let her husband co-sign on a car loan for his parents. Dave explains why that's a bad idea and then goes. . . completely nuts. Click here to listen to the call in its entirety -- and forward to anyone you know who might ever considering co-signing for anything ever for anyone.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • New York returns money to 14,000 payday loan customers

    Geoff Williams
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Filed under: Borrowing, DebtGoing to a payday lender can be a good financial decision. That is, if your Attorney General threatens to sue your payday lender, and they settle up, and then you receive your money back. New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has just announced a $5.2 million settlement with two companies running "payday loan" companies. Cuomo's office will be sending money to more than 14,000 victims. You may be one of those victims if you live in New York and have ever taken out a small loan with the businesses, Telecash or Cashnet. Continue reading New York returns money to…

  • Home buyer tax credit extended & improved!

    Ryan Minick
    12 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Borrowing, Real Estate, Tax, Video, The2MortgageGuys, Mortgages, Taxes-advice, Taxes-tax creditsThe first time home buyer tax credit has officially been extended. If you're an existing home owner you may also qualify for the tax credit if you're planning on buying a new house! Check out this week's episode of Show & Tell with The 2 Mortgage Guys and we'll fill you in with the "nuts & bolts" of this new program. You can also get the complete details by visiting federalhousingtaxcredit.com. Ryan Minick and Steve DeLon are The 2 Mortgage Guys. Subscribe to their newsletter…

  • Recession tales: Saving vs. spending a tough battle

    Lita Epstein
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Filed under: Borrowing, Credit, Debt, Saving Money, Recession, Credit cardsThere's no doubt that the current downturn has changed people's spending habits. Since the peak in housing wealth, homeowners lost more than $5 trillion in equity and 15 million homeowners own homes that are now underwater (worth less than they owe). Unemployment is hovering near 10% with no clear signs of falling. Homeowners' previous piggy bank -- home equity -- is no longer available for spending. Even if people still hold a job, many are worried that their jobs are at risk and won't spend except for necessities.
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  • Wine scammer pleads guilty to setting California cellar fire

    Tom Barlow
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Filed under: Food, FraudThe largest wine scam in the history of the United States was partly resolved this week with Mark Anderson's plea of guilty to numerous counts associated with torching a wine storage facility in the San Francisco area in 2005 to cover the tracks of his wholesale theft. The blaze destroyed 6 million bottles of top-drawer wines worth an estimated quarter of a billion dollars.Continue reading Wine scammer pleads guilty to setting California cellar fireRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Hanging up on Rachel: Robo-calls have been banned, yet the phones keep ringing

    Mitch Lipka
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Filed under: Technology, Fraud, Consumer Ally"Hi. This is Rachel from Cardholder Services." It's safe to say that millions of Americans have received a call from Rachel or one of her robo-calling cohorts at some point. In fact, there have been so many complaints about calls from robo-dialers with pre-recorded announcements that the government has almost entirely banned them. As of September 1, the Federal Trade Commission barred all prerecorded telemarketing calls unless a consumer givestheir written permission to receive them furst. Robo-soliciting over cell phones was already prohibited by…

  • 'Who's Who' ripoff preys on your ego

    Barbara Bartlein
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: Saving Money, FraudI must be really important, because two "Who's Who" publications have chosen me for inclusion in their publications. The e-mails arrived in my mailbox this week. They read, "Recently you were selected as an inductee into Who's Who. In spite of this, we have yet to receive your information in order to build your basic membership profile. In the business and professional world it isn't what you know, it's who you know...and who knows you. Social and business networking is the modern standard in developing relationships throughout the world. The potential for…

  • Steer clear of auto warranty deals: Missouri AG sues 6

    Mitch Lipka
    13 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Filed under: Transportation, Fraud, Consumer AllyExtended warranties of all sorts have always been a dicey proposition, but when it comes to extended auto warranties many don't even appear to be warranties at all. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster took aim at the industry this week by suing six companies that market the so-called warranties and warning the public that what is being pitched isn't what you end up with. He said the industry is "rife with fraud." Koster said what consumers are actually buying into are limited "service contracts" or "automotive additives" deals rather than a…

  • Bad actors continue to prey on seniors

    Amy Pyle
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Banks, Borrowing, Home, Insurance, Real Estate, Retire, Fraud, MortgagesBad actors have solidly shifted their attention to reverse mortgages, causing a top consumer organization to warn seniors to choose such loans carefully. A new report by the National Consumer Law Center likens the aggressive lending practices in today's reverse mortgage lending to those common in the sub-prime mortgage heyday -- featuring some of the same players. "Well-funded marketing campaigns and perverse incentives to brokers are targeting seniors' home equity and using reverse mortgages as their tools,"…
 
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  • What to Look for In Your Small Business Checking Account

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:42 am
    Finding the right small business checking account, if you don’t have one yet or are in the market for one, can be a little like asking someone to go steady. After all, while you and your checking account can break up later, it isn’t easy -- all those automatic deposits and withdrawals to cancel, and the shifting of funds from one account to another -- so obviously you want to get it right.

  • Life After Cash for Clunkers

    18 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am
    For those of you who didn't participate in the Cash for Clunkers summer of 2009 when everybody except you seemed to be getting in on the action, it may seem like it's going to be a long winter, especially if now you're in the market for a new vehicle. But life in the post-Cash-for-Clunkers era isn't all bad. If you're thinking of buying a new car for your business or your commute to work, here are some things to consider.

  • Someday My Prints Will Come: Print on the Go

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:52 pm
    The paperless office ranks right up there with personal jet packs when it comes to future concepts that we can't seem to turn into current reality. We still print out sales literature, receipts, proposals, reports and contracts. It's simple enough when you're at your desk in the office, but sometimes it sure would be handy to print out those pesky pieces of paper when you're at a booth on the convention floor, in a hotel room or at a client's remote business site.

  • Five Startup Mistakes to Avoid

    17 Nov 2009 | 2:12 pm
    Q: I really have no choice but to start a business as I have been out of work for too long. I’m excited about getting going but what should I be on the lookout for -- what mistakes can I avoid?

  • Driving While Bored: Combating the Cobwebs in Your Head

    17 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am
    Bored? You probably are if you’re someone like Ron Rogers, director of corporate communications at SureWest.com, an Internet, phone and digital television provider. Three days a week—the other two, he works from home—he has a two-hour commute in the morning (typically 6-8 a.m.) and a two-hour commute in the evening (typically 5:30-7:30 p.m.). That’s four times as long as the typical New Yorker takes to get to work, and eight times as long as the typical commuter in Grand Forks, North Dakota, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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    Joystiq

  • The Saboteur goes gold despite developer going dark

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    Though The Saboteur developer Pandemic Studios is losing its 200-person staff, the company's final game has just "gone gold" across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. In a post on the studio's forums, Community Manager Mathew Everett noted that while "this has been a very difficult week for Pandemic Studios," The Saboteur will still be "available across Europe starting December 4 and throughout North America on December 8." Unfortunately, it would appear that EA (the game's publisher) has forgotten about said release dates, choosing to offer as little marketing push as possible. We wish the…

  • Swag Saturday: Tekken 6 (360)

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Here it is, folks: your chance to beat up relatives all throughout the holiday season, albeit from the relative safeness of Tekken 6's confines! For this week's Swag Saturday, we're giving out a copy of Tekken 6 for the Xbox 360 to one lucky commenter who tells us which fictitious holiday character (think: Santa, the Easter Bunny) they'd like to beat up the most, and with which Tekken 6 character they'd like to do so with. Fancy a battle of Kuma vs The Tooth Fairy? Perhaps Jack-6 vs George Washington (wait, he was real?!)? We want to hear about it! Leave a comment telling us which fictitious…

  • Report: Mario Kart, Pilotwings and Smash Bros. coming to Virtual Console by year's end

    Griffin McElroy
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Gamespot is reporting that Nintendo revealed to them that a few oft-requested classic titles will be added to the Virtual Console within the coming weeks. According to the report, the festivities will kick off this coming Monday, when Super Mario Kart (which has been available in Japan for approximately forever) will be added to the storefront for the standard price of 800 Wii Points ($8). Later in the holiday season, Nintendo will also reportedly drop the original Pilotwings onto the platform, then shortly after that, will also toss Super Smash Bros. into the mix. No prices have been…

  • Mystery VGA teaser revealed as Spec Ops

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    It appears as though yesterday's mystery teaser for the upcoming Spike TV Video Game Awards, featuring a CGI scene of a war in Dubai, is actually not the newest teaser in the world. Revealed back in August, the clip is said to be from upcoming 2K Games franchise reboot Spec Ops. Originally, the title was claimed by EGM rumor mill "Quartermann" to be in development in the shuttered magazine's July 2008 issue. 1UP claims the title to be confirmed by the 90-second teaser trailer that we've dropped after the break. We'd suggest checking it out simply for the fact that it contains more footage…

  • Nintendo's Denise Kaigler steps down to spend time with family

    Griffin McElroy
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Nintendo vice president of corporate affairs Denise Kaigler recently announced via the Nintendo Minute feature on IGN that she would be vacating her position in order to spend more time with her family. In the post, she explained, "it's a fact of life that job and family often pull us in opposite directions. As regular readers of this feature know, this has proved particularly challenging for me," later adding "the time has come where I need to choose one over the other ... and I have to choose my family." We wish Kaigler the best of luck in this new venture, and hope that wherever she may…
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    Xbox 360 Fanboy

  • The Saboteur goes gold despite developer going dark

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    Though The Saboteur developer Pandemic Studios is losing its 200-person staff, the company's final game has just "gone gold" across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. In a post on the studio's forums, Community Manager Mathew Everett noted that while "this has been a very difficult week for Pandemic Studios," The Saboteur will still be "available across Europe starting December 4 and throughout North America on December 8." Unfortunately, it would appear that EA (the game's publisher) has forgotten about said release dates, choosing to offer as little marketing push as possible. We wish the…

  • Swag Saturday: Tekken 6 (360)

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Here it is, folks: your chance to beat up relatives all throughout the holiday season, albeit from the relative safeness of Tekken 6's confines! For this week's Swag Saturday, we're giving out a copy of Tekken 6 for the Xbox 360 to one lucky commenter who tells us which fictitious holiday character (think: Santa, the Easter Bunny) they'd like to beat up the most, and with which Tekken 6 character they'd like to do so with. Fancy a battle of Kuma vs The Tooth Fairy? Perhaps Jack-6 vs George Washington (wait, he was real?!)? We want to hear about it! Leave a comment telling us which fictitious…

  • PSA: Second Halo Legends episode free, available today only

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    If you enjoyed the Cowboy Bebop-meets-Master Chief action presented in the first episode of Halo Legends (seriously, that main character looked just like Spike Spiegel!), then you may want to check out the second episode of the Spartan-themed anime premiering today on Halo Waypoint. For 24 hours starting at 12:00AM PST (about eight hours ago), Xbox Live Silver and Gold members will be able to access "The Duel" through the "all-things-Halo" hub. Microsoft also notes that this will be the last week for Xbox Live Silver members to explore Waypoint, and in turn, enjoy the weekly free episodes of…

  • Whitten: Xbox Live banning 'a cat and mouse game'

    Richard Mitchell
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Speaking to VentureBeat, Xbox Live general manager Marc Whitten discussed the recent round of Xbox Live bans. According to Whitten, banning users from Xbox Live is "a cat and mouse game." Said Whitten, "These were people that were pirating software." He added that Microsoft looks at banning users "from a safety and anti-cheating perspective" and that the company looks out for its partners. Responding to the widely reported story that Microsoft banned over a million Xbox Live users, Whitten said that the figure is inaccurate. "I cannot explain to you why people would think it was a million…

  • JBO: Joystiq Box Office, November 16 - November 20

    Kevin Kelly
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm
    We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week. Recommendation of the Week: North by Northwest: 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) It's been 50 years since Alfred Hitchcock's classic North by Northwest first appeared in theaters, and Warner Bros. has put together an amazing package that includes a new one hour documentary about Hitchcock called "The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature…
 
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    DS Fanboy

  • Report: Mario Kart, Pilotwings and Smash Bros. coming to Virtual Console by year's end

    Griffin McElroy
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Gamespot is reporting that Nintendo revealed to them that a few oft-requested classic titles will be added to the Virtual Console within the coming weeks. According to the report, the festivities will kick off this coming Monday, when Super Mario Kart (which has been available in Japan for approximately forever) will be added to the storefront for the standard price of 800 Wii Points ($8). Later in the holiday season, Nintendo will also reportedly drop the original Pilotwings onto the platform, then shortly after that, will also toss Super Smash Bros. into the mix. No prices have been…

  • Nintendo's Denise Kaigler steps down to spend time with family

    Griffin McElroy
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Nintendo vice president of corporate affairs Denise Kaigler recently announced via the Nintendo Minute feature on IGN that she would be vacating her position in order to spend more time with her family. In the post, she explained, "it's a fact of life that job and family often pull us in opposite directions. As regular readers of this feature know, this has proved particularly challenging for me," later adding "the time has come where I need to choose one over the other ... and I have to choose my family." We wish Kaigler the best of luck in this new venture, and hope that wherever she may…

  • Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft

    Andrew Yoon
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm
    After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance's online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his "first amendment rights" -- an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because "Sony is not part of the government." However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the "undue stress" and…

  • BBFC: Sega compiling Sonic games for DS

    JC Fletcher
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    The BBFC classification site lists a "Sonic Classic Collection" coming to DS soon. Normally, with these ratings, we'd be left to speculate as to the identity of the games on the collection -- however, the BBFC helpfully provided a list of games on the cart! According to the rating, it'll feature Sonic 1-3, plus Sonic and Knuckles -- with the ability to virtually "Lock-on" and play as Knuckles in the older games. Also included in the shockingly specific list of in-game content: Sonic Chronicles and "The History of Sonic" video content and the art gallery. We can only hope it turns out better…

  • Hands-on: Dementium 2 (DS)

    Ben Gilbert
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Having not played Renegade Kid's first survival/horror-FPS on the Nintendo DS back in 2007, Dementium: The Ward, I had few expectations going into my recent hands-on with the game's sequel, the aptly titled Dementium 2. I knew that the first game enjoyed critical acclaim for more than adequately bringing survival/horror tropes to Nintendo's handheld, and ultimately scored pretty well with reviewers, but ever since Metroid Prime Hunters I've been wary of first-person mechanics on the DS. Thankfully, when first faced with manipulating Dementium 2's main character, it became quickly obvious that…
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    PSP Fanboy

  • The Saboteur goes gold despite developer going dark

    Ben Gilbert
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    Though The Saboteur developer Pandemic Studios is losing its 200-person staff, the company's final game has just "gone gold" across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. In a post on the studio's forums, Community Manager Mathew Everett noted that while "this has been a very difficult week for Pandemic Studios," The Saboteur will still be "available across Europe starting December 4 and throughout North America on December 8." Unfortunately, it would appear that EA (the game's publisher) has forgotten about said release dates, choosing to offer as little marketing push as possible. We wish the…

  • Try PSP Digital Comics with these free codes

    Andrew Yoon
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    If you've downloaded firmware 6.20 for your PSP, you'll be able to access the Digital Comics service, featured under the new "Extras" section of the XMB. While the PlayStation Store won't offer comics until next month, Sony is offering fans an early sneak peek at the service by offering free codes through the official PlayStation Comics website. Americans will be able to get the first issue of Transformers: All Hail Megatron, while Europeans can download the first issue of Aleister Arcane. Each issue will take about 40MB of space on your Memory Stick / PSP Go. To get your trial codes, visit…

  • Firmware 3.10 lets PS3 users report errors directly to Sony

    David Hinkle
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm
    Sometimes we do crazy things -- in this case, it's something crazy for you, dear reader. You see, when PS3 Attitude reported users who had run into freezes or other bouts of unsatisfactory performance from their PS3 could report the issue to Sony thanks to firmware 3.10, directly through their console, we thought it was something we'd try to recreate on our own. After scratching our noggin for a few minutes, trying to come up with the best way to put our PS3 into danger, we figured a swift and hard power-down via the back toggle switch on the console would be the best bet to trigger this…

  • This is how you throw an adhocParty

    Andrew Yoon
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm
    The PlayStation.Blog has been kind enough to make a walkthrough video of Sony's brand new adhocParty service for PSP/PS3. With this program, games that don't have Infrastructure multiplayer modes on PSP can be played online through the PlayStation Network. Essentially, the PS3 uses some evil voodoo magic to trick the PSP into thinking it's playing Ad-Hoc with others. The program is available for free on the PlayStation Store right now. To see the video, click past the break.Continue reading This is how you throw an adhocPartyThis is how you throw an adhocParty originally appeared on Joystiq…

  • JBO: Joystiq Box Office, November 16 - November 20

    Kevin Kelly
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm
    We can't be gaming all the time, despite our best efforts, and from time to time we'll actually take advantage of the movie-playing abilities on our gaming systems. JBO features our top picks for XBL, PSN, Netflix's Watch Instantly and Blu-ray each week. Recommendation of the Week: North by Northwest: 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) It's been 50 years since Alfred Hitchcock's classic North by Northwest first appeared in theaters, and Warner Bros. has put together an amazing package that includes a new one hour documentary about Hitchcock called "The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature…
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    WoW Insider

  • Patch 3.3: The heart and souls of Icecrown Citadel

    21 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Continuing Blizzard's slow PR trickle of Patch 3.3 news, they just released an interview with Lead World Designer Cory Stockton and Lead Systems Designer Greg Street, a.k.a. Ghostcrawler, about the philosophy behind the design of the Icecrown Citadel raid dungeon. There's a lot of great information in there. Where itemization is concerned, they explain that the multitude of bosses in the instance (especially compared to the ghost town that was Crusader's Coliseum) affords the developers the opportunity to really serve players with specific specs and make sure that each boss has a loot table…

  • WoW's 5th anniversary celebrations have begun

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    The celebrations have started in Europe and Oceania, anyway! Players in these regions have started to receive their Onyxian Whelps in the mail, along with a letter welcoming them to a new year in Azeroth and a feat of strength upon logging in. This probably means that those of us in the United States (and Canada and whatever other magical lands are in the region) will be getting ours tomorrow. Considering Pilgrim's Bounty also starts tomorrow, it's kind of exciting! It really is a holiday in Azeroth. The screenshot above comes from Enduser of Ghostlands EU. Since most of us here at WoW.com…

  • Blizzard releases Bosstiary for the Frozen Halls

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Following up on their neat entry for Ulduar, Blizzard has released their newest Bosstiary, this time for The Frozen Halls, the collection of new Icecrown 5-man dungeons coming with Patch 3.3. The site serves as an encyclopedia of information on the many and varied bosses of the Forge of Souls, Pit of Saron, and Halls of Reflection. The Bosstiaries often have information that the dungeons never really give you; for example, who knew that Auriaya was the Titans' librarian? Nobody, that's who. We just wondered why the heck she was wandering around Ulduar with a bunch of cats and a bad attitude.

  • Patch 3.3: 1400 new PvE items on their way

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    It seems like every Wrath patch brings with it more items than the last by an order of magnitude. It was eight hundred of 'em for 3.1, between the Argent Tournament and Ulduar, and now Ghostcrawler says that 1400 more PvE items will be packed in every box of Patch 3.3, including our big orange buddy up there. Given the recent interview with Cory Stockton and our man GC, it seems like there's a lot of attention going into itemization for all of the Icecrown gear, and thus it's actually a little surprising that there's so darn much of it. And there's a ton of new kinds of procs, set bonuses, et…

  • IgroMir 2009: Cataclysm panel recaps

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    I touched on Blizzard's presence at IgroMir 2009, sort of the Russian E3, a bit previously, specifically about J. Allen Brack's panel regarding guild progression and leveling in Cataclysm. Of course, I had to Google-translate the panel from Russian (nyet, I do not know Russian, comrades), and not everything Blizzard-related from the whole convention was in the recaps I read. Thankfully, Blizzard themselves have released their own recaps of the Cataclysm panel. In his talk, Brack discussed rated battlegrounds, Tol Barad (briefly), and guild progression. It turns out that I was pretty thorough…
 
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    People.com: Celebrity Photos

  • Beauty Picks

    23 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Get the low-down on the newest must-have products for the face, body and hair – plus all the hottest Hollywood obsessions

  • Taylor Lights Up London

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Swift sings at a British benefit concert and hits the town. Plus: Joe Jonas, Pete & Ashlee, Kellan Lutz and more

  • Last Night's Look: Hit or Miss?

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Vote on this week's styles including Taylor Swift, Heidi Klum and more stars! You decide – are they fashionistas or flops?

  • New Moon Red Carpet Style!

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Kristen, Taylor, Rob and more start a worldwide fan-pire frenzy while promoting The Twilight Saga in their rock-star worthy looks

  • The Best Pampering Presents for Mom

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    From chocolate treats and cozy booties to organic skincare and soft robes, we’ve got everything for all the moms and moms-to-be on your list. By Shanelle Rein-Olowokere
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    Cinematical

  • Trailer Park: Of Snakey Hair and Moody Teens

    Matt Bradshaw
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm
    Percy Jackson & the Olylmpians: The Lightning Thief You go years without seeing Medusa and then all of a sudden we get two in one week. Percy Jackson is a descendant of both mortals and greek gods, and apparently his lineage comes with some way cool powers and some fearsome villains who want to do him in (among which is Uma Thurman as the aforementioned Medusa). Based on a series of books and directed by Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two Harry Potter films, this looks like it could be some good escapist teen fun, though not quite on the same level as Harry Potter. Watch for this on…

  • Making The (Up) Grade: Rocky

    Todd Gilchrist
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm
    While new Blu-rays of old movies are sometimes dubious replacements for prior editions (hence the need for this column), box sets released in the high-definition format have thus far been fairly helpful, at least in terms of shelf space: many or most of them forego a lot of the frills and flourishes of their standard-definition iterations in favor of more streamlined packaging. Unfortunately, that's also sometimes extended to their extras, thanks in no small part to the legal entanglements of transferring commentaries and bonus content from one format to another. Both Warner Brothers and Fox…

  • 'Avatar' Watch: Running Time Announced and New Featurettes

    Erik Davis
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Though early rumors suggested the film was going to clock in at over three hours, 20th Century Fox claims James Cameron's Avatar will instead clock in at 150 minutes (or 2.5 hours), or about 156 minutes if you count the credits. The main reason why the film will run under three hours is because of the IMAX showings. Avatar will open in about 180 domestic IMAX theaters on December 18th, and because of the way the IMAX system is set up, the theaters that aren't converted over to digital projection can only hold about 170 minutes worth of film. But while Cameron's final edit came in…

  • 'New Moon' Smashes 'Dark Knight's' Opening Day Record!

    Erik Davis
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am
    According to ERC, The Twilight Saga: New Moon sold roughly $71 million (Variety is reporting $72.7 million) worth of tickets on its opening day -- a number that, if correct, far surpasses the current opening day box office record of $67 million set by The Dark Knight back in 2008. With its $26 million take in midnight showings, that gives the second installment in the Twilight franchise two pretty giant records: Best Midnight Opening and Best Single Day Opening. Next up for the franchise is the three-day opening weekend record, also held by The Dark Knight with $158 million. So what does this…

  • Right Now on TV Squad

    Matt Bradshaw
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am
    Our brothers and sisters over at TV Squad have busted through the boob tube and brought with them the following juicy bits of must-see eye candy. Gird your loins, folks, Lost finally has a premiere date! Check out this latest installment of the TV Squad podcast. Joel Keller answers listener mail, covers AMC's The Prisoner, and discusses James Franco's guest stint on General Hospital. Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force is going to be returning with a special Christmas episode on December 13. Remember that contest to create the newest Simpsons character? Well, they've announced a winner.
 
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    TVSquad

  • Mike Henry and Daryl Hall on a Cleveland Show Thanksgiving

    Nick Zaino
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm
    A year ago, before there was a Cleveland Show, when the Family Guy spinoff was still just a possibility, the show's first guest stars, Daryl Hall and John Oates, were brought aboard. They'll finally make their debut, playing an angel and a devil, respectively, on Cleveland Brown's shoulder on the Thanksgiving episode which airs Sunday at 8:30PM on Fox. According to show co-creator, producer, and voice of Cleveland Mike Henry, the appearance came out of a trip to Las Vegas where a casting director arranged for Henry to meet the guys backstage after a show. When they showed interest, that was…

  • That's why I recognize Brick from The Middle!

    Allison Waldman
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:09 am
    You know how sometimes you see an actor or actress and they look so familiar, but you can't remember where you saw him or her, or what the TV show was? That's how I've been with the little boy who plays Brick on The Middle. His name is Atticus Shaffer, and since the ABC sitcom began this fall, I've been scratching my head over him. Where did I see him before? Turns out that it was on a commercial for AIG. Yes, AIG, that huge insurance company that was a big part of the economic collapse. The company that was too big for America to let fail.Continue reading That's why I recognize Brick from…

  • Another Stephen King TV movie coming

    Brad Trechak
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am
    Steven and Stephen are getting together. That is to say that Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks TV are working with Stephen King to make a television movie based on King's latest novel Under The Dome. The novel is about one of those small New England towns that King enjoys writing about suddenly finding itself trapped in a force field. Unlike The Simpsons Movie, the concept is not played for humorous effect. The idea is reminiscent of those stories where people are trapped in a confined space and lawlessness sets in. There have been many similar concepts done in TV and film, although I can't…

  • What's On Tonight: Personal Effects, Robin Hood, Sit Down, Shut Up

    Bob Sassone
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:24 am
    At 7, Cartoon Network has a new Bakugan, followed by a new episode of The Super Hero Squad Show. At 8, ABC has College Football, Kansas vs. Texas. FOX has a new Cops at 8. HGTV has a new Divine Design at 8. Food Network has All-Star Thanksgiving at 8. At 9, FOX has a new America's Most Wanted. CNBC has a new Suze Orman Show at 9. Lifetime has the movie Personal Effects at 9. BBC America has a new Robin Hood at 9, then a new Graham Norton Show. Also at 9: Cartoon Network has a new episode of The Secret Saturdays. At 10, CBS has a new 48 Hours Mystery. At 11, FOX has a new Wanda Sykes Show,…

  • Review: Stargate Universe - Life

    Mike Moody
    21 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am
    (S01E09) There was a lot going on in this episode, as the folks aboard Destiny started to adjust to their new lives away from Earth. The adjustment, of course, is easier for some than it is for others. Chloe has made new friends like Eli and has found a partner in Scott, who comforts her and makes her feel less lonely. So she's content to pass the time doing yoga on the observation deck. People like Young, Rush and Eli are busy exploring the ship and trying to unlock its hidden wonders. That at least keeps them occupied and somewhat hopeful. But things aren't nearly as happy-go-lucky for…
 
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    Engadget

  • Toyota Partner Robots heading to the moon, offworld colonies inevitable

    Vladislav Savov
    21 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pm
    It started off innocently enough. Personal transporters, they told us, just robots to make life easier. Now look at them -- Toyota's Partner Robots are set for upgrades that include back-mounted solar chargers, spring-loaded jumping mechanisms, and a design hardy enough to withstand lunar temperature drops. Intended for the performance of exploratory missions on the moon -- alongside a four-wheeled robotic rover -- the new designs were introduced by Toyota in a presentation titled "Realization of Moon Exploration Using Advanced Robots by 2020." So, if the world doesn't actually end in 2012,…

  • Nintendo DSi LL set loose in Japan

    Vladislav Savov
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pm
    Feels nice when a company keeps its promises, doesn't it? Nintendo said it'd have the newly bulked up DSi LL out in Japan for November 21, and shockingly enough that's exactly what's happened. Eager Japanese upgraders have today gotten their mitts on the 4.2-inch (both screens, of course) device, while similarly inclined European and American Nintendo lovers are once again left to envy from afar. Their helping of jumbo DSi, to be known as the XL, will be showing up some time in the first quarter of 2010, long after bragging rights and gift-giving holiday occasions have passed. We're not sure…

  • Windows drivers for Apple's Magic Mouse conjured from the ether

    Thomas Ricker
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Hey Windows users: what would you risk for a mouse of such mystical persuasions that it has the word "magic" right in the product name? How about $69 for the mouse followed by a few sleepless nights after installing a .exe found in the murky shallows of the internet? That's what it'll take to install some hacked drivers, said to enable Apple's Magic Mouse gestures, on your Windows rig. The drivers were extracted from the latest Bluetooth update targeting Mac owners running Windows under Boot Camp, but now there's nothing stopping you from trying them too. Let us know how this dark elixir…

  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T

    Vladislav Savov
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:42 pm
    Man, the loot you can uncover when you go snooping around spec pages. That most ambitious of Sony Ericsson projects, the XPERIA X10, is still a long way from being released, but already we can narrow down the list of potential US carriers to just one: AT&T. The guys over at Phandroid were the first to spot the newly added UMTS frequency specs for the phone, and the available 800/850/1900/2100 bands fit only AT&T's 3G network. That's gonna be a bitter pill to swallow if you were looking for something like (or better than) an iPhone, but were put off by the wireless provider. Then…

  • Palm Pre backups can be easily overwritten by a replacement device: replacers beware!

    Paul Miller
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:44 pm
    We've just been alerted to an unsettling trend in Palm Pre land, where strings of replacement devices are a bit too common for comfort: some users have been losing their Palm Profile backup, or a large majority of it, once they pair up their new device. The big issue is that since this problem is rather sporadic, Palm doesn't seem to have a good way to deal with it yet -- the trend in the forums seems to be a complaint sent to Palm, followed up by word of an inability to restore data from Palm a few weeks later. Lucky for these hapless Pre replacers, a particularly repeat offender (working on…
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  • Watch the TechCrunch Real-Time CrunchUp Live!

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Watch the TechCrunch Real-Time CrunchUp Live!

  • Social Networks Evolving Faster Than Laws Can Govern Interesting...

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    Social Networks Evolving Faster Than Laws Can Govern Interesting article on TECH cocktail by John Guidos about the social networks of the Internet and the laws that govern them. Photo: Social Networks by Beck Tench (via Flickr used with CC license)

  • Expert Labs: Can an Outside Incubator Turn Government Tech-Savvy?

    18 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pm
    Expert Labs: Can an Outside Incubator Turn Government Tech-Savvy?: Anil Dash announced today that he’s leaving SixApart to head a new technology incubator called Expert Labs. Expert Labs will be dedicated to connecting technology innovators ready to build tools with government officials who can put those tools to use in the public interest. Good luck Anil with your new adventure.

  • Congrats to @SteveCase for selling Revolution Money to AMEX for...

    18 Nov 2009 | 7:54 am
    Congrats to @SteveCase for selling Revolution Money to AMEX for $300 Million. Another big deal in the next-generation consumer financial products space. (via American Express Acquiring Steve Case’s Revolution Money For $300 Million (AXP))

  • Gratitude Trumped Attitude

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    thankful4: Not sure how I would have otherwise handled the situation, but I’d like to believe that participating in the Thankfulfor Challenge has made me more inclined toward a gratitude oriented mindset and for that I am truly grateful. Another thoughtful post about gratitude by Alexis Rodich in her Washington Post blog Woman Warrior. Read the entire article here. If you’d like to join the Gratitude Challenge, it’s simple. Just check out this page: http://thankfulfor.com/gratitudechallenge.html and contact us if you’d like your photo added to the group. Good stuff. :)
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  • Mousing around: A review of Disney theme park iPhone apps

    Steven Sande
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Holidays, App Store, App ReviewMy wife and I are unabashed Disneyphiles, so the last two months have been a lot of fun. After my wife taught a tutorial in L.A. last month, we spent a few days at the West Coast properties -- Disneyland and California Adventure. This month, we had some Disney Vacation Club points left over, so we spent five days at our "home" resort near Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. I thought these trips would be a perfect opportunity to try out some of the many travel apps that have…

  • The Huffington Post has seen the iTablet... not!

    David Winograd
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm
    Filed under: Humor, Rumors Gerald Sinden of the Huffington Post writes, with tongue firmly in cheek, that he was given the first production model of the iTablet and 24 hours to play with it. According to his post, it's gesture based and sports a 10" screen along with being a phone, albeit a large one. And foam corners. To prevent people from inadvertently blacking their eyes when they try to use it as a phone. Mmm-hmm. Really. There will be two cameras in it, and an option to mount it on the dashboard of your car when one camera will serve as a back-up camera, an option present in many high…

  • Attention to Detail: What we love in an app

    Erica Sadun
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Software, App StoreSoftware. It doesn't matter if it's for a Mac or for an iPhone. There are certain qualities we just love, that make an app really stand out to us. As a rough approximation, we call it "Attention to Detail" but there's a lot more going on than just looking at tiny details. It's about understanding the user, what he or she wants from the app and needs it to do and how the realities of being humans with weak eyes, large fingers, and bad memory affect the way software gets designed. I asked my TUAW colleagues to share their thoughts on what…

  • Getting bit by the Gmail "exceeded IMAP bandwidth limits" bug

    Steven Sande
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Filed under: Software, Tips and tricks, Bugs/Recalls, Troubleshooting, Snow Leopard I have a couple of Gmail accounts set up with Google Apps, so that Google is hosting my email using my own domain names. While those accounts have been working flawlessly for quite a while, I suddenly ran into issues a few days ago where Apple Mail couldn't pull email from the server. I could use the Gmail Web client and access the email, but using Mail or my iPhone, I'd get an error. Both Mail and the iPhone initially reported that either my password or username was incorrect, but after restarting my MacBook…

  • Super-panoramic showdown for Mac

    Tim Wasson
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Filed under: Software, Reviews, Graphic Design There are several photo-stitchers available for Mac (and several for iPhone as well), and most do a stellar job for stitching together 3-4 images into a panoramic image. However, I recently completed a project that required stitching together hundreds of images into some very large panoramas of several locations around beautiful Peoria, Illinois. What I found is that some of the programs which do admirable work on small stitching jobs performed very poorly on larger-scale panoramas. I tried several programs with varying results, and you can check…
 
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  • iGoogle keeps on growing with some yummy new food themes

    Jay Hathaway
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Filed under: Google iGoogle, Google's customizable homepage, has some pretty sweet-looking themes. In fact, I rounded up the 10 best on Download Squad not too long ago. Google keeps adding themes faster than I can change my homepage, though. The latest fresh batch of themes is food-related, and a bunch of food-themed homepage gadgets have come out at the same time. While this news probably isn't going to rock your world unless you've always wanted some beautifully-shot food porn on your home page, some of these food widgets are pretty useful. Sites like Urbanspoon, Epicurious and Food Network…

  • 5 ways to save money with an iPhone

    Dolores Parker
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Filed under: News, Apple, iPhone, Mobile, ListsOn 12/28 I am eligible to switch phones and am rationalizing an iPhone purchase, which is all the more difficult as I just read David Ramsey's Total Money Makeover. The book advocates saving money and paring down expenses, so the $30 monthly data plan would definitely be in the con column. However, after reading 33 things you don't need if you buy an iPhone, I'm thinking I'll definitely come out ahead in the long run. Below are some of my favorite excuses reasons to purchase. GPS- rather than purchasing a stand alone unit, like Tom Tom, there's…

  • Hate the new Windows 'start menu'? Get the classic XP menu back with this little app!

    Sebastian Anthony
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: Utilities, MicrosoftBy now a lot of you will have experienced the 'All-in-One Omnipotent Start Menu' thing that was first introduced with Windows Vista and can now be found in Windows 7. It combines My Computer, My Documents and your installed programs into one big, gribbly menu. Some people love it. Some hate it. Personally, I like the all-in-one search/run input box... but that's about it. I much prefer the old drop-out menu, even if it is a bit stupid when you've got 500 programs installed. I still use icons on my desktop, rather than getting at everything through my Start…

  • Google's Chrome and Android operating systems will converge sooner rather than later

    Sebastian Anthony
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: Internet, OS Updates, Google, Open Source Google's co-founder, Sergey Brin, spoke to some reporters yesterday, after the Chrome OS presentation. Citing the common WebKit and Linux code found in both operating systems, he said "Android and Chrome are likely to converge over time." "We're reaching a perfect storm of converging trends where computers are behaving more like mobile devices, and phones are behaving more like small computers," Google said in a statement responding to questions on if and when the two operating systems would converge. Sergey's frankness on the matter is a…

  • Foobar2000 v1.0 Beta -- holy crap, it's finally here!

    Sebastian Anthony
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Filed under: Audio, Utilities Believe it or not, almost 7 years after its initial release, the Foobar2000 v1.0 Beta is finally out, and with it comes a large list of changes. Most of them are much-needed interface fixes, but there is the welcome addition of built-in support for the streaming of Windows Media formats (ASX/MMS/RTSP). Other than that, it's much of the same. Foobar2000, if you were wondering, is a very light-weight music player. It's incredibly flexible thanks to its modular design and fully-featured developer kit. There are mods and plug-ins for Foobar that make it one of the…
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  • HDTV Listings for November 21, 2009

    Richard Lawler
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pm
    What we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) has Cops at 8 p.m. ABC (720p) airs Kansas/Texas or Oregon/Arizona college football at 8 p.m. NBC (1080i) airs Saturday Night Live with Joseph Gordon Levitt at 11:29 p.m. ESPN (720p) has Kansas State/Nebraska college football at 7:45 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) has Kentucky/Georgia college football at 7:45 p.m. ESPNU (720p) has Vanderbilt/Tennessee at 7 p.m. and Nevada/New Mexico State college football at 10:30 p.m. Versus (1080i) has California/Stanford college football at 7:30 p.m. HDTV Listings for November 21, 2009 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 21…

  • Poll: What's the best night to watch TV?

    Richard Lawler
    21 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    We've had plenty of time to get used to the fall's new shows and nightly lineups so it's time to decide, which night boasts the best lineup of (scripted) television programming? Of course Tuesday has already been up for some debate, but we figure there's at least one day that leaves you with a fully stuffed DVR that takes a couple more days to work through, so get to voting, and let us know in the comments which show's you're watching. View PollPoll: What's the best night to watch TV? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of…

  • New Sony NXCAM is more camcorder than you ever need, but still you covet

    Ross Miller
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:33 am
    Sony's latest professional-grade camcorder probably meets your needs and then some by quite a stretch, recording AVCHD up to 24Mbps and SD quality in MPEG-2 / 9Mbps. We're also looking at a 20x zoom lens, 3 x 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor, and storage options including Memory Stick Pro Duo and an optional 128GB flash memory drive. Don't lie, you want this beast, even if it clearly falls in the "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" category. Look for more temptation sometime closer to its expected early 2010 launch.Filed under: Digital CamerasNew Sony NXCAM is more camcorder than you ever…

  • Philips launches 9704 LED Pro televisions in the UK

    Laura June
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:53 pm
    Philips has just announced a new 9704 LED Pro line of televisions bound for the UK. The two sets promise a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 200Hz refresh rate, and a 1-ms response time. Philips promises both models -- the 40-inch 40PFL9704 and the 46-inch 46PFL9704 -- are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than previous models, and both boast 5 HDMI ports. Both LED Pros will be available in December, with the 40-incher running £1,799 (around $2969) and the 46-inch model costing £2,499 (about $4,124).Philips launches 9704 LED Pro televisions in the UK originally appeared on…

  • HDTV Listings for November 20, 2009

    Richard Lawler
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm
    What we're watching tonight: CW (1080i) has Smallville at 8 p.m. CBS (1080i) brings Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m., Medium at 9 p.m. and Numb3rs at 10 p.m. USA (1080i) has Monk at 9 p.m. and White Collar at 10 p.m. ABC (720p) has Ugly Betty at 9 p.m. NBC (1080i) has Law & Order at 8 p.m. MyNetworkTV (1080i) has WWE: Smackdown at 9 p.m Syfy (1080i) airs Stargate Universe at 9 p.m. and Sanctuary at 10 p.m. Discovery (1080i) has Lobstermen at 9 p.m. TLC (1080i) has Say Yes to the Dress at 9 p.m. and the series premiere of Happily Ever Faster at 10 & 10:30 p.m. ESPN (720p) has an NBA…
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  • AIM 7.1 for Windows

    19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Beta 3 is here with several fixes, primarily related to stability, and a new confirmation box when blocking users. If you're using AIM 7.1 Betas 1 or 2, you will receive notification for auto-upgrade shortly. Please use the auto-upgrade mechanism; we'd love to have additional testing of this new feature.For more information about this test, or to download AIM 7.1 beta 3 directly, please visit the AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

  • AIM 7.1 for Windows

    12 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Very soon an auto-upgrade will be delivered to Beta 1 users to update AIM 7.1 to Beta 2. This release is simply a test of the update method introduced in AIM 7.1. If you encounter any issue with updating over the next few days, please let us know!For more information about this test, please visit the AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

  • AIM 7.1 for Windows

    5 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    AIM 7.1 for Windows is here with Beta 1! This release of AIM builds on the experience introduced in AIM 7 by adding several new features and enhancing existing ones. As always, we thank you for your testing, passion and continued support. We look forward to hearing from you!More information about this release as well as the download are available at AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

  • AOL Client Testing

    2 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    The AOL Client Test Beta has proven so positive and successful at further improving your experience that we've graduated it from Beta to GM.For more information, please check out the AOL Client Testing page at Beta Central.

  • ICQ for Windows Mobile

    30 Oct 2009 | 7:00 am
    If you're still using the ICQ for Windows Mobile beta, you should upgrade to the GM release. Download it on your Windows Mobile device, or get it on your desktop for transfer.
 
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  • TechCrunch Interviews (The Very Happy) Skype CEO Josh Silverman

    Michael Arrington
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    Skype CEO Josh Silverman can’t stop smiling in this video interview we recorded in Menlo Park this morning. And no wonder – despite serious legal and spinoff drama, Silverman has managed to close his multi-billion dollar spinoff of Skype from eBay. His legal troubles have evaporated. Skype is growing like a weed. And he’s managed to keep his job running the business. Life is good. All he has to do now is manage board meetings with two of the more forceful personalities on the planet – new investor Marc Andreessen and cofounder/new investor Niklas Zennstrom. Well, that…

  • Google Calendar Starts Testing “Sneak Preview”

    Jason Kincaid
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm
    Google Calendar is testing out a new feature that should make scheduling events a tad easier than it used to be by allowing you to see at a glance if the event you’re creating will conflict with the schedules of the people you’re inviting. Dubbed “Sneak Preview”, the feature’s name is perhaps more exciting than its actual function, but it should prove to be quite useful. The feature is apparently in a limited rollout right now, so don’t be surprised if you don’t have access to it. Once you’ve activated Sneak Preview (assuming you have access to…

  • Bloosky Acquires Tracking202

    Michael Arrington
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pm
    Most TechCrunch readers have never heard of Tracking202. But affiliate advertisers love the service, which manages advertising campaigns on Facebook, MySpace and other platforms. In fact, Tracking202 was at the center of the Facebook click-fraud issue that we reported on earlier this year. Tracking202 users saw a certain number of clicks on ads via the Tracking202 interface, and far more on their Facebook admin pages. The company is self funded and has a number of customers who pay for the premium hosted version of the service. Today they’ve announced they’re selling the business…

  • 2010: The Year Android Will Shake Its Money Maker

    Guest Author
    21 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    Editor’s note: More and more mobile app developers are deciding to make apps for Android, even though it still doesn’t have the same reach as the iPhone. In this guest post Kevin Nakao, the VP of Mobile for Whitepages, makes the argument for taking the Android plunge now (as he is preparing to with a new Whitepages Android app launching next week). Follow him on Twitter @knakao Mobile games publisher Gameloft might have thrown in the towel on Android, but that is a mistake. I certainly understand why they gave up on Android. Since launching in February of this year, our own…

  • Facebook’s iPhone App Is Broken. Who Will Fix It?

    MG Siegler
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    10 days ago, Facebook developer Joe Hewitt rocked the iPhone development world when he announced that he would stop making iPhone apps because he was fed up with the way Apple is running the App Store. This is significant since Hewitt was pretty much solely responsible for one of the most popular (and best) iPhone apps out there: Facebook’s. And now, just a little over a week later, we may be seeing the downside of Hewitt’s decision. The Facebook iPhone app is broken [updates below, it appears to be an API problem], and has been for a while now. Every single user profile page…
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  • Arby's Lures Sports Fans With Free Food

    David Koeppel
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Filed under: Business, Trends, Fast Food, Food News Arby's curly fries. Photo: Mr. Wright, Flickr When the Detroit Red Wings failed to score hat tricks (three goals by one player in a single game) for parts of two seasons, they weren't only failing to score points. They were disappointing fans who were promised a free box of curly fries from Arby's. The fast-food chain has kept Detroit-area sports fans satiated with free grub by tying giveaways to sports feats. For Tigers baseball fans, it's a free roast beef sandwich for three or more home-game home runs, says Tina Hering, marketing manager…

  • Men Survive Two Months at Sea Eating Driftwood and Coconut Shells

    Sarah LeTrent
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Filed under: Islands, Health & Medical Photo: silveroses69, Flickr Five men from Papua New Guinea survived more than two months at sea by eating driftwood and coconut shells. Their horrendous ordeal began when the family of eight's 22-foot boat ran out of fuel on a trip to a nearby island. Ocean Encounter, a U.S. fishing ship, ended up rescuing the men two months later near the South Pacific island, Nauru. Two of the seven men that were rescued unfortunately passed away from severe malnutrition before the rescue vessel could reach proper medical assistance. The eighth passenger, a…

  • In Defense of Guy Fieri

    John Devore
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Filed under: Television/Film, Celebrities Photo: Food Network. During a discussion at the Food Network's recent New York City Wine and Food Festival, author, "No Reservations" host and professional leather jacket wearer Anthony Bourdain asked his fellow panelist, culinary wunderkind Chef David Chang, "Who chaps your ass?" Chang was quick to rake Guy Fieri over the coals, citing his "douche glasses," and "stupid f***ing armband," and went on to ask a gleefully obliging Bourdain to "catch me and kick me in the ass" should he ever find him similarly adorned. Chang went on to add, "I'm sure he's…

  • Wahoo's Fish Tacos Turn 21

    David Koeppel
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Filed under: Business, Fast Food, Food News Photo: code_martial, Flickr Wahoo's Fish Taco, the West Coast fast-food joint known both for its tacos and California surfer sensibility, celebrated its 20th anniversary in February with a party at its original Costa Mesa, Calif., restaurant. At the party they served 20-cent tacos and the first 200 guests won raffle prizes and an autograph session with professional skater Ryan Sheckler. But the party isn't over yet. On Saturday, the company's beloved fish tacos will have their own 21st birthday shindig at all 38 California Wahoo's locations. It's…

  • Furr's Switches to Buffet Service

    Hanna Raskin
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Filed under: Southern States Photo: back_garage, Flickr. One of the last surviving chains from the golden age of Southern cafeterias is abandoning the classic cafeteria model for buffet-style service. "It's a completely different experience from what folks have been accustomed to," Furr's Jill Gouge Laird says of the restaurant's new Fresh Buffet concept. "Now they really control the experience." As recently reported by the Dallas Morning News, the Texas-based chain has opened nine Fresh Buffets over the last five years, and plans to open as many as a dozen additional stores by 2012. Existing…
 
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  • POLL POSITION: Who was the Best F1 Driver of 2009? Team Principals say Vettel

    Noah Joseph
    21 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm
    Filed under: Motorsports The principle of Occam's Razor states that, all things being equal, the simplest explanation is usually the right one. So it stands to reason that the driver who wins the championship must be the best, right? Well, that's assuming all things are equal, and of course in reality they seldom are. After a hard-fought season, Autosport magazine asked each of the team principals in Formula One to anonymously rank who they thought was the best driver, awarding race points to their top ten choices. The result? Sebastian Vettel came out on top, nine points ahead of world…

  • Ricardo develops airplane taxi bot to reduce emissions, noise

    Jonathon Ramsey
    21 Nov 2009 | 2:07 pm
    Filed under: Etc., Technology Ricardo TaxiBot -- Click above for high-res image gallery It's certainly good to see some other wheeled vehicles doing their part for the environment, even if it is an airplane -- especially if it's an airplane. Actually this news isn't about the plane itself, but a "pilot-controlled towing vehicle" for an airplane called a "TaxiBot." Ricardo -- the same folks that make car components -- have engineered the TaxiBot to allow a plane to turn off its main engines when taxiing to the gate and around the concourse. The trick is an automated clamper placed within a…

  • REPORT: Chevrolet Spark still under consideration for U.S.

    Jonathon Ramsey
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:27 pm
    Filed under: Budget, Hatchback, Chevrolet The 2010 Chevy Spark is still said to be an "on-and-off thing" when it comes to the U.S., although now we are in an "on" phase. That's according to GM's Jack Keaton, the man in South Korea overseeing GM's minicar development. The miniature runabout is expected to make do with a 66-hp, 1.0-liter four-cylinder or a 78-hp, 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine that will be good for 47 mpg. Keaton's team is also investigating peripheral connectivity and, as if that weren't enough, he says, "We can even package the Spark for Big Gulp cupholders." The issue is…

  • Spike announces nominees for Best Driving Game of the Year

    Jonathon Ramsey
    21 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am
    Filed under: Videos, Toys/Games Spike's Video Game Award finalists -- Click above to watch trailers at Spike.com Spike TV has opened up the voting for its Video Game Awards, and the finalists are down to four: DiRT 2, Need for Speed: Shift, Forza Motorsport 3, and Gran Turismo PSP. It's a bit of a motley list, but then again it's been a motley year for driving games, and we're still waiting for a vision of the unicorn otherwise known as Gran Turismo 5. If you want to vote, cast your ballot on Spike's site. If you need a refresher because you insist on being an informed voter, follow the jump…

  • Long-Term Thinking: "Cost to Own" mindset grabs hold?

    Sebastian Blanco
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    2011 Chevy Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery So many things are changing in the new automotive reality, it's hard to know where to start. Everything from the kind of hose we connect to our cars (liquid filled? electric?) to the sounds the vehicles make is different now than it used to be. What else needs to change? How about how we think about the costs to own and operate a car. Naturally, it's always been possible to estimate this cost, but NADAguides.com has just released a "Cost To Own" calculator for new cars, so you can factor in fuel prices in your region into the cost of…
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  • Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

    21 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pm
    The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Martini Patchwork Pony Shoulder Bag is a fun way to work a lot of animals prints into your outfit at the same time. Some of these prints are actually pony hair, originating from Italy and New Zealand, so not only does the bag make it look like you're dating a successful Serengeti fur trapper, but it's soft and stroke-worthy (helpful, because you miss him on his long trips). In all seriousness, this is super cute. Throw this over your shoulder with a little black dress, put a martini in the other hand, and you might as well be in Mad Men. The bag is 9"W X 8"H X…

  • Tamdhu Distillery To Close

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm
    A classic whisky distillery is being shut down in a cost-cutting measure. The Edrington Group plans to close the Tamdhu distillery and malting operations in Aberlour next year resulting in a loss of more than 30 jobs. The group has decided to concentrate its efforts on its three main brands, The Macallan, Glenrothes and Highland Park. Another distillery Glenturret will also remain open. The closure is a response to the economy. Whisky is still selling well but costs have risen and The Scotsman quotes Graham Hutcheon, group operations director for Edrington, who said that the move was done to…

  • The Glacier Ring by Swarovski

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm
    I'm not one for enormous jewels and gems on my jewelry (I know, call me crazy) but this Glacier Ring by Swarovski really appeals to me. Maybe it's because there is no large bling set onto a band so much as the bling is the band. Appropriately named after a mass of ice, this Swarovski crystal cocktail ring is faceted to catch both the light and the attention of your fellow party goers and is gold-plated inside for comfort. A perfect winter accessory as it evokes feelings of snow and sparkles and will coordinate with everything. £142Filed under: JewelryThe Glacier Ring by Swarovski…

  • The Mermaid's Sleigh Bed

    21 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    How's this for a dreamy bed? The Mermaid's Sleigh bed is a gorgeous bed custom made by artisans in Vermont. The bed has a wave-shaped footboard and carved maple natuilus shells adding a fanciful sea-themed touch. Each bed is custom crafted of natural solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers. The piece above is in queen size with cherry and curly cherry veneers, curly maple and nogal. Because it is made for the new owner you can customize it to your choice of wood and add names, dates or other personal touches. Prices start at $17,100.Filed under: DiningThe Mermaid's Sleigh Bed originally appeared…

  • Spring Island, Estate of the Day

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    We've been to Spring Island, South Carolina before to check out Bank of America chief exec Ken Lewis's getaway home (still on the market and the price keeps dropping). Today's estate is in the same area and belongs to former Proctor and Gamble executive Tom Laco. The property consists of two separate lots, the 3.48 acre lot the house is on and a 3.13 acre lot directly across the pond from the house which provides privacy and serves as an ample nesting area for local birds. The five-bedroom home sits high above Rice Gate Pond and offers a panoramic view of the pond and a thousand acres of…
 
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  • What If Twitter Existed When...

    Liana Maeby
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News Whenever something newsworthy breaks nowadays, celebs rush to Twitter to clear up the rumors or throw in their two cents. This got us thinking: What would life have been like with the 140-character service just a click away during major events and ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' by Bus Driver's Death

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News After one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses crashed, leaving the driver dead, the Cyrus family wrote a message on the Disney starlet's Web site, expressing their condolences. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill "Uncle Bill" Douglas. Members of ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Investigation Into Michael Jackson's Doctor to Continue Through 2010

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths Investigators want to be thorough before deciding whether or not to arrest Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson, PEOPLE reports. "A decision (on whether to prosecute) will be made in 2010. It is not going to be made this year," LAPD ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Believe It or Not? Here Are the Week's Hottest Headlines

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News What other celebrities are the tabloids dishing on this week? Find Out Inside ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • 3OH!3 Pulls a Gaga For the Woodies

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Celebrity Style, Music News, TV News, Videos If you thought only one artist could pull off the insane styles Lady Gaga rocks on a daily basis, you're dead wrong - there are at least three. Nat and Sean of VMA-nominated band 3Oh!3 were sporting some Gaga-alike outfits during this year's mtvU ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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  • Celebs' Most Anticipated TV Season Finales

    Jenna Busch
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: TV News, Interviews, Exclusives PopEater attended the US Weekly Hot Hollywood party in Los Angeles on Wednesday night and with all the season enders in sight, we had a burning question: "What is your most anticipated season finale on television this year?" Boy, did we get some ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • What If Twitter Existed When...

    Liana Maeby
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News Whenever something newsworthy breaks nowadays, celebs rush to Twitter to clear up the rumors or throw in their two cents. This got us thinking: What would life have been like with the 140-character service just a click away during major events and ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' by Bus Driver's Death

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Movie News, Music News, TV News After one of Miley Cyrus' tour buses crashed, leaving the driver dead, the Cyrus family wrote a message on the Disney starlet's Web site, expressing their condolences. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill "Uncle Bill" Douglas. Members of ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Investigation Into Michael Jackson's Doctor to Continue Through 2010

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Deaths Investigators want to be thorough before deciding whether or not to arrest Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson, PEOPLE reports. "A decision (on whether to prosecute) will be made in 2010. It is not going to be made this year," LAPD ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Nicole Richie Home From the Hospital

    PopEater Staff
    31 Dec 1969 | 4:00 pm
    Filed under: Health Issues, TV News After suffering from pneumonia and being hospitalized, Nicole Richie is back home, Usmagazine.com reports. "Don't worry," Joel Madden -- her boyfriend and father of her two children -- wrote on his band's website. "All is well and we are home with ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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  • Rejuvenated Mark Martin Remains NASCAR's Sentimental Favorite

    21 Nov 2009 | 3:16 pm
    by Holly CainFiled under: Mark Martin, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Hendrick MotorsportsHOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Mark Martin winces, then breaks into a grin every time he hears the introduction. "Ladies and gentlemen ... Mark Martin, who is attempting to become the oldest champion in NASCAR history." The difference between this week and years ago is that Martin grinned. He's been doing that a lot lately. Martin trails his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson by 108 points entering Sunday's Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway. Johnson, 34, only needs to finish…

  • No Surprise: Ohio State Beats Michigan

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    by Mark HastyFiled under: Michigan, Ohio State"For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'" -- John Greenleaf Whittier For Michigan it really might have been, if not for a dreadful game by Tate Forcier and the Wolverine offense. Rich Rodriguez's squad fell to Ohio State 21-10 today, keeping Michigan out of the postseason for the second year in a row. Forcier threw four interceptions. He also fumbled in Michigan's end zone on the Wolverines' opening drive, which OSU recovered for a touchdown.No Surprise: Ohio State Beats Michigan originally appeared on…

  • Newman Satisfied With Team Debut

    21 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    by Holly CainFiled under: Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Stewart-Haas RacingHOMESTEAD, Fla. -- If pressed to find one thing Ryan Newman would change about his season, of course, he'd like to score a win in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway. After being close to victory circle a half-dozen times this season, that's about the only thing he feels is missing from a stellar debut season with the essentially start-up Stewart-Haas Racing team. Newman won two pole positions in the No. 39 U.S. Army-sponsored Chevrolet and, after an ominous start at the season-opening…

  • 'Sheed's Threes a Problem for the Celtics

    21 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am
    by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Celtics, MagicWhen the Celtics signed Rasheed Wallace over the summer as their big offseason acquisition, they may have thought they were getting a big man who would stretch the floor with his three-point shooting, and one who would force the centers on the other contenders to come out of the paint to try and stop him.But 13 games into the Sheed experiment in Boston, Wallace's three-point shooting has hurt his new team far more than it has helped them. And Friday night's 0-for-8 performance from beyond the arc? That one was so bad, it made history.'Sheed's…

  • Longhorns Find It Easy to Stay Focused

    21 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    by Terrance HarrisFiled under: Kansas, Texas, Big 12AUSTIN, Texas -- University of Texas coach Mack Brown usually doesn't like to live in the past, but this week he broke out some old film for his team. He showed the Longhorns how teams from 2006 and 2007 finished in comparison to 2005, when Texas won the BCS national title, and last season when many agree the 12-1 Longhorns should have been given the opportunity to compete for the national championship. Brown's point to his second-ranked,10-0 squad is simple: stay focused these last two regular-season games, the Big 12 championship game in…
 
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  • Weekly Address: President Obama's Overseas Trip Focused on Better Relations with Asia and Creating Jobs at Home

    The White House
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Barack Obama described the progress made during his trip to Asia, and detailed steps the administration is taking to spur job creation.  The President explained how increasing exports to Asia Pacific nations can create hundreds of thousands of jobs in America and described the upcoming jobs forum which will host CEOs, labor unions, economists, and nonprofits. The full audio of the address is HERE. The video can be viewed online at www.whitehouse.gov. Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, November 21, 2009…

  • Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Ambassador Hill

    The White House
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:52 pm
    The Vice President and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill conferred by telephone today about the status of Iraq’s election law.  Amb. Hill updated the Vice President on the situation and they discussed efforts to ratify the law so that elections can go forward in Iraq early next year.

  • Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

    The White House
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pm
    David Adelman, of Georgia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Singapore. Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2012, vice Todd S. Farha. Orlan Johnson, of Maryland, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2011, vice Armando J. Bucelo, Jr., term expired. Elizabeth L. Littlefield, of the District of Columbia, to be President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, vice…

  • President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 11/20/09

    The White House
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Maria Sally Matiella, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management, Department of Defense Paul L. Oostburg Sanz, General Counsel of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense Solomon B. Watson IV, General Counsel of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense Kathleen S. Tighe, Inspector General, Department of Education Orlan Johnson, Chair, Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation Sharon Y. Bowen,…

  • Presidential Proclamation-National Family Week

    The White House
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:24 pm
    Click here to download PDF A PROCLAMATION American families are the foundation on which our Nation is built. Their expressions of unconditional love and dedication sustain family members and support our Nation's communities. During National Family Week, we celebrate the inclusive spirit of American families and applaud the commitment of those family members who encourage us to reach new heights. My Administration is committed to helping American families meet the demands of modern life, increase their self-sufficiency, and achieve their full potential. Ten days after taking office, I…
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