03/12/2010 10:57 PM

Shoppers Buck Snowstorm to Push Retail Sales Higher - Wall Street Journal

BBC News Shoppers Buck Snowstorm to Push Retail Sales Higher Wall Street Journal US retail sales posted a surprising gain in February despite falling car demand amid trouble at auto maker Toyota MotorCorp. and fierce blizzards that crippled the East Coast for days. Retail sales rose last month by 0.3% ... Retail sales show surprising gain in FebruaryThe Associated Press US Economy: Sales Rise as Buyers Overcome Snow, Job ConcernsBusinessWeek Retail sales improve in FebruaryBizjournals.com MarketWatch -CNNMoney.com -AHN | All Headline News all 798 news articles »

03/12/2010 11:52 PM

Apple Gives COO Timothy Cook $5M, Share Bonus - Wall Street Journal

MiamiHerald.com Apple Gives COO Timothy Cook $5M, Share Bonus Wall Street Journal SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)--Apple Inc. (AAPL) awarded Chief Operating Officer Timothy Cook a cash-and-stock bonus worth $22 million for filling in while Steve Jobs, the consumer electronics giant's ... Apple's Cook Gets Bonus for Work During Jobs's LeaveBusinessWeek Apple COO gets $22 million reward as Jobs stand-inReuters Apple gives chief operating officer $5M bonusThe Associated Press Macworld -MarketWatch -CNNMoney.com (blog) all 239 news articles »

03/12/2010 10:34 PM

NEWSMAKER-Fed's Yellen more complex than dove label implies - Reuters

Washington Post NEWSMAKER-Fed's Yellen more complex than dove label implies Reuters BOSTON, March 12 (Reuters) - Janet Yellen, eyed by President Barack Obama for the number two post at the Federal Reserve, is a more nuanced thinker than her short-hand label of "policy dove" would suggest. Yellen, 63, would replace Donald ... Janet Yellen appears a likely nominee as Fed vice chairwomanLos Angeles Times Yellen at Fed would likely favor low-rate policyThe Associated Press Yellen a 'Leading Contender' for Fed Vice Chairman, Gibbs SaysBusinessWeek USA Today -LA Downtown News Online -AFP all 659 news articles »

03/12/2010 09:43 PM

Permanently modified mortgages grow by 45%, government says - Los Angeles Times

ABC News Permanently modified mortgages grow by 45%, government says Los Angeles Times In February, the number of homeowners with permanently reduced monthly payments grew to 168708, the Obama administration reports, and 91483 more trial modifications are approved. By Jim Puzzanghera Reporting from Washington - The Obama administration ... Mortgage help: 170000 get permanent aidCNNMoney.com Loan Modification Plan Sheds 8 Percent of Borrowers (Correct)BusinessWeek Mortgage Modification Program Gains TractionNew York Times Wall Street Journal -Reuters -Bizjournals.com all 326 news articles »

03/12/2010 06:44 PM

China Warns Google - Wall Street Journal

The Hindu China Warns Google Wall Street Journal BEIJING—A Chinese minister made the government's strongest statement yet on Google Inc.'s future in the country, warning that the US Internet company "will have to bear the consequences" if its follows through on its pledge ... China Calls Google's Censorship Plan 'Irresponsible'BusinessWeek China Warns Google Again After CEO's RemarksNew York Times China warns Google: Obey Beijing search rulesMarketWatch Reuters -BBC News -The Associated Press all 1,016 news articles »

03/12/2010 08:21 PM

Anticipation Grows as Apple Takes Orders for IPad - PC World

CBS News Anticipation Grows as Apple Takes Orders for IPad PC World Apple started taking orders for the iPad tablet Friday, with early adopters rushing to order one of the most hotly anticipated products in recent memory. Apple introduced the iPad on Jan. 27, saying that it would ship in 60 days in the US Prior to the ... Latest details make iPad a more promising e-readerMacworld Apple Opens Online Pre-Orders For The iPadChannelWeb Apple iPad Hits Market With Smooth Launch DayDatamation FOXNews -Chicago Sun-Times -Christian Science Monitor all 666 news articles »

03/12/2010 08:27 PM

Microsoft Xbox Sales Top Wii, PS3 - InformationWeek

Financial Times Microsoft Xbox Sales Top Wii, PS3 InformationWeek But sales of all gaming hardware, including the Sony PS2, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo DS, are down from a year ago. By Antone Gonsalves Six months after being named the most unreliable video game console, with a failure rate eight times that of ... Face-Off: Microsoft vs. Sony on February Game SalesPC World BioShock 2 PS3, Aliens vs. Predator Jump Into February Top 20Gamasutra February 2010 NPD Number Crunch: BioShock 2, Xbox 360 top console salesNeoseeker Afterdawn.com -Sci-Tech Today -BusinessWeek all 404 news articles »

03/12/2010 10:56 PM

Speed, Accessibility Top Aims Of FCC Broadband Plan - ChannelWeb

The Tech Herald Speed, Accessibility Top Aims Of FCC Broadband Plan ChannelWeb The Federal Communications Commission not only wants more Americans to have Internet access, it's also trying to ensure faster access speeds. On March 17, the FCC will unveil its National Broadband Plan to Congress and articulate its view ... FCC's national broadband plan: What's in it?Computerworld FCC tool collects broadband speed dataCNET FCC broadcast test greeted by skepticismNetworkWorld.com PC Magazine -Ars Technica all 76 news articles »

03/12/2010 09:13 PM

Netflix settles privacy lawsuit, ditches $1 million contest - Ars Technica

Wired News Netflix settles privacy lawsuit, ditches $1 million contest Ars Technica Netflix has canceled its $1 million contest aimed at finding a better recommendation engine in the wake of a privacy lawsuit settlement. The company informed its users today via the company blog, ... Netflix Prize Scrapped Over Privacy ConcernsPC Magazine Summary Box: Privacy issues nix Netflix contestThe Associated Press Netflix cancels $1m contest after privacy concernsWKOW-TV.com MediaPost Publications -Wall Street Journal (blog) -CNET all 232 news articles »

03/12/2010 09:33 PM

Scenes from GDC 2010 - CNET

Globe and Mail Scenes from GDC 2010 CNET With the 2010 edition of the Game Developers Conference winding down, we've put together a short photographic tour of our week, from Sony's PlayStation Move launch to the booth-filled expo hall. Though surprises were few and far between ... GDC 2010: Sony's Playstation Move, Nintendo DSi XL, and VirtuspherePC World SOCOM 4, played with PlayStation Move: our thoughtsArs Technica Sony Adds Motion Control to the PS3New York Times (blog) USA Today -Techtree.com -ABC News all 944 news articles »

03/12/2010 11:46 PM

Lilly Scott Trades 'American Idol' For 'Indie Cred' - MTV.com

New York Daily News Lilly Scott Trades 'American Idol' For 'Indie Cred' MTV.com Lilly Scott's name was often mentioned in the same breath as Crystal Bowersox's as this year's "American Idol" female powerhouses. Looks like Crystal has that title to herself now. Scott seemingly had a ticket to the top 12 with her well-received take ... 'Idol' finalist Lilly Scott: 'My fan base just wasn't there'USA Today 'American Idol' cuts four semifinalists, determines Top 12 finalistsReality TV World Last Night's Fallen Four Eliminated Idol Singers Speak OutOK! Magazine Rolling Stone -CNM News Network -Billboard all 685 news articles »

03/12/2010 11:38 PM

Woods crash ambulance crew cited domestic violence - Reuters

Hindustan Times Woods crash ambulance crew cited domestic violence Reuters Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren (L) watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game in Orlando, Florida in this June 11, 2009 file photo. MIAMI (Reuters) - The ambulance crew that took golfer Tiger Woods from the scene of his fateful car crash ... Tiger Woods Crash: New Revelations in Golfer's CaseABC News Troopers release Tiger Woods report: Golfer's wife Elin Nordegren banned from ...New York Daily News Woods responders concerned about domestic violenceThe Associated Press NBC Miami -Fox40 -WJXT Jacksonville all 477 news articles »

03/12/2010 03:49 PM

'Green Zone': The Bourne Insufficiency, By Kurt Loder - MTV.com

BBC News 'Green Zone': The Bourne Insufficiency, By Kurt Loder MTV.com It's only been seven years since the US led a multinational invasion of Iraq that deposed the dictator Saddam Hussein (which was good), but then failed to find the weapons of mass destruction that had supposedly invited our visit (which was very bad). ... Green Zone (2009)New York Times Movie reviews: Ann Hornaday on 'Green Zone' and 'A Prophet'Washington Post Not much green for 'Green Zone'Los Angeles Times Reuters -New York Daily News -USA Today all 981 news articles »

03/12/2010 10:05 PM

Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet - MTV.com

MTV.com Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet MTV.com As soon as Lady Gaga's epic "Telephone" video premiered, her ultra-obsessive fans (not to mention even the most casual of pop-culture observers) began picking it apart, frame by frame. It was a pretty big job. ... Lady Gaga and Beyonce dial up music video for 'Telephone'New York Daily News Deconstructed: Lady Gaga's “Telephone”Vain Style Lady Gaga and Beyonce Get Tarantino-esque in 'Telephone' VideoActress Archives Entertainment Weekly -Seattle Post Intelligencer -FMQB all 168 news articles »

03/12/2010 09:01 PM

'Two Coreys' producer says Haim's driving desire was a comeback - Entertainment Weekly

National Post 'Two Coreys' producer says Haim's driving desire was a comeback Entertainment Weekly Why did Corey Haim sign on for A&E's 2007-08 series The Two Coreys – a reality show — when his greatest desire was to be acknowledged as an actor? Maybe because he felt that before for he could get acting roles, he had to prove that he ... Corey Haim's Father: 'A Piece Of [Me] Is Gone'Access Hollywood Authorities: No illegal drugs found in Haim caseThe Associated Press Corey Haim's Death: Did Medications Play A Role?MTV.com Los Angeles Times -Radar Online -Catholic Online all 3,890 news articles »

03/12/2010 10:27 PM

Masoli, Embry given probation - ESPN

Washington Post Masoli, Embry given probation ESPN AP Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge stemming from the theft of two laptops and a guitar from a campus fraternity house in late January. ESPN.com's Ted Miller writes about all things Pac-10 in his ... Masoli, Embry the latest Ducks to enter guilty pleaSeattle Post Intelligencer Masoli, James, Embry plead guiltyThe Register-Guard Duck QB Masoli pleads guilty, suspended for entire seasonKATU TheNewsTribune.com -KPTV Portland -KEZI TV all 585 news articles »

03/13/2010 12:02 AM

Reds' Aroldis Chapman is impressive again - USA Today

Reds' Aroldis Chapman is impressive again USA Today Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman, the Cincinnati Reds' $30-million spring-training phenom, recorded his second impressive outing Friday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale, Ariz. John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer ... Chapman pitches well as Reds beat DodgersThe Associated Press Recap: Los Angeles vs. CincinnatiMiamiHerald.com Aroldis Chapman: Reds' Chapman goes two scorelessRotoworld.com CNATI -Cincinnati Reds -Cincinnati.com (blog) all 100 news articles »

03/12/2010 10:32 PM

Sources: Larry Johnson agrees to three-year contract with Washington Redskins - ESPN

Sportsnet.ca Sources: Larry Johnson agrees to three-year contract with Washington Redskins ESPN The Washington Redskins made their biggest free-agent splash Friday night, reaching agreement on a three-year deal with running back Larry Johnson, according to league sources. ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in ... Redskins bring in RB JohnsonSeattle Post Intelligencer ESPN: Redskins reach agreement with RB Larry JohnsonUSA Today RB Larry Johnson signs with RedskinsThe Associated Press ProFootballTalk -FanHouse -Delmarva Daily Times all 147 news articles »

03/12/2010 11:50 PM

Hurricanes knock off Hokies - News & Observer

Seattle Post Intelligencer Hurricanes knock off Hokies News & Observer Virginia Tech's Victor Davila (14) defends Miami's Reggie Johnson (42) as he works his way to the basket in the second half. By Ron Green Jr. - STAFF WRITER GREENSBORO -- It strains logic, perhaps, that the Miami Hurricanes can lose leading scorer and ... Biggs, Fenyn named to ACC Women's Basketball All-Academic TeamVT hokiesports.com Tough Day for Virginia Schools in ACC TournamentWSET Scott carries Canes past HokiesESPN (blog) Washington Post -San Luis Obispo Tribune -ACCSports.com all 208 news articles »

03/12/2010 11:24 PM

No. 15 Tenn. beats Ole Miss 76-65 in SEC tourney - The Associated Press

Bradenton Herald No. 15 Tenn. beats Ole Miss 76-65 in SEC tourney The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Wayne Chism had 16 points and 15 rebounds and No. 15 Tennessee beat Mississippi 76-65 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals on Friday. JP Prince added 17 points for Tennessee (25-7), which is 7-0 this season when ... SEC Tournament wins not easy for VolsWVLT Vols defeat Ole Miss 76-65Chattanooga Times Free Press Tennessee 76, Ole Miss 65ESPN (blog) UPI.com -Jackson Clarion Ledger -CBS42 all 525 news articles »