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Storm on the web as BlackBerry approaches point of sale
We've been getting lots of traffic for Richard Wray's Hands on with the BlackBerry Storm, published on October 8, but there's a flood of new hands-on reviews with the Storm going on sale in the US tomorrow. The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg has a review+video (BlackBerry&#x ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 20, 2008 2:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
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We've been getting lots of traffic for Richard Wray's Hands on with the BlackBerry Storm, published on October 8, but there's a flood of new hands-on reviews with the Storm going on sale in the US tomorrow. The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg has a review+video (BlackBerry&#x ... more »
The Guardian – Nov 20, 2008 2:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
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South could gain while Detroit struggles
(From The Wall Street Journal) As Detroit's auto makers seek a government bailout, the resilience of their foreign rivals could vault the South to the forefront of the U.S. car industry. (Registration required)
Baton Rouge Business Report – Nov 20, 2008 2:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
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(From The Wall Street Journal) As Detroit's auto makers seek a government bailout, the resilience of their foreign rivals could vault the South to the forefront of the U.S. car industry. (Registration required)
Baton Rouge Business Report – Nov 20, 2008 2:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
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P&G and Google Swap Workers
Employees at Procter & Gamble and Google are learning what it's like to walk in each other's shoes as part of a temporary staff swap the companies initiated to spur innovation within their own organizations, reports The Wall Street Journal. What do you think of the employee swap progr ... more »
RetailWire.com – Nov 20, 2008 2:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Employees at Procter & Gamble and Google are learning what it's like to walk in each other's shoes as part of a temporary staff swap the companies initiated to spur innovation within their own organizations, reports The Wall Street Journal. What do you think of the employee swap progr ... more »
RetailWire.com – Nov 20, 2008 2:21 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Chinese automakers seek government help: report
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Some of China's auto manufacturers, hit by slower sales growth in their once-booming home market, are asking for tax cuts to help their bottom lines, particularly in terms of producing environmentally friendly vehicles, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The Ch ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Nov 20, 2008 12:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Markets
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Some of China's auto manufacturers, hit by slower sales growth in their once-booming home market, are asking for tax cuts to help their bottom lines, particularly in terms of producing environmentally friendly vehicles, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The Ch ... more »
MarketWatch.com – Nov 20, 2008 12:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Economy Continues Downward Spiral
The economic news just keeps getting worse. The stock market is at its lowest level in more than five years. The number of homes being built continues its downward spiral. Retailers are predicting a miserable holiday season. David Wessel, economics editor at The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve ... more »
NPR.org – Nov 20, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Economy
The economic news just keeps getting worse. The stock market is at its lowest level in more than five years. The number of homes being built continues its downward spiral. Retailers are predicting a miserable holiday season. David Wessel, economics editor at The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve ... more »
NPR.org – Nov 20, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Economy
Senate to probe bond-ratings firms: report
(Reuters) - A U.S. Senate subcommittee is opening a probe into causes of the global financial crisis, focusing in part on whether bond-ratings firms, driven by conflicts of interest, boosted mortgage investments which have since collapsed, the Wall Street Journal said.
Reuters – Nov 20, 2008 09:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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(Reuters) - A U.S. Senate subcommittee is opening a probe into causes of the global financial crisis, focusing in part on whether bond-ratings firms, driven by conflicts of interest, boosted mortgage investments which have since collapsed, the Wall Street Journal said.
Reuters – Nov 20, 2008 09:55 AM [GMT] – comment?
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New Search Engine Surfs Just For Videos
According to The Wall Street Journal, a new video search engine company says its technology can analyze a clip’s visual content, as well as its metadata—especially when searching for people.
WNCN - NBC 17 – Nov 20, 2008 08:54 AM [GMT] – comment?
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According to The Wall Street Journal, a new video search engine company says its technology can analyze a clip’s visual content, as well as its metadata—especially when searching for people.
WNCN - NBC 17 – Nov 20, 2008 08:54 AM [GMT] – comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham
General Growth takes on bankruptcy counsel: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Growth Properties Inc has hired law firm Sidley Austin as bankruptcy counsel as it negotiates with lenders for more time to restructure its $27 billion debt, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday.
Reuters – Nov 20, 2008 03:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Growth Properties Inc has hired law firm Sidley Austin as bankruptcy counsel as it negotiates with lenders for more time to restructure its $27 billion debt, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday.
Reuters – Nov 20, 2008 03:50 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Let???s Dish closing in St. Louis
Let's Dish in Chesterfield, Mo. said Wednesday it will close Dec. 13, citing the challenging economy. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:57:47 GMTHot Topic profits up 13 percent in 3Qhttp://www.bizjournals.com/ct/rc/30414/www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2008/11/17/daily21.html?ana=from_rssHot Topic Inc ... more »
bizjournals.com – Nov 20, 2008 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
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Let's Dish in Chesterfield, Mo. said Wednesday it will close Dec. 13, citing the challenging economy. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:57:47 GMTHot Topic profits up 13 percent in 3Qhttp://www.bizjournals.com/ct/rc/30414/www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2008/11/17/daily21.html?ana=from_rssHot Topic Inc ... more »
bizjournals.com – Nov 20, 2008 12:21 AM [GMT] – comment?
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WSJ report: Yum to globalize Taco Bell
Yum Brands Inc. is looking to expand Taco Bell into a global brand, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. (YUM)
bizjournals.com – Nov 19, 2008 8:51 PM [GMT] – comment?
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Yum Brands Inc. is looking to expand Taco Bell into a global brand, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. (YUM)
bizjournals.com – Nov 19, 2008 8:51 PM [GMT] – comment?
found in Business: Retail