England midfielder David Beckham is close to clinching a return to AC Milan for a second loan spell, he was quoted as saying in an interview on Sunday. “There are other options available but none that will stop me going to Milan,” the LA Galaxy player told The Mail on Sunday. “It is close to
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Teardown Provides Close Look Inside Microsoft`s Zune HD
September 17th, 2009 |
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Rapid Repair is generally in the business of fixing iPods. But when Microsoft released the slick little Zune HD music player on Sept. 16, Rapid Repair promptly tore one apart to take a look at its insides. The Zune HDs most highly touted features are its touch-screen which Rapid Repair advises against marring up with fingerprints, once you pull it off its frame HD Radio, a Web browser with an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, wireless connectivity, a Quickplay feature that offers shortcuts to favorite apps, and support for 720-pixel HD movies, TV and videos. The 32GB model is capable of storing 8,000 songs or 10 hours of HD video from the Zune Marketplace. In all, Rapid Repair found the Zune HD to share a few features with the Apple iPod Touch and Nano, and applauded its very replaceable parts perfect for butter-fingered users.
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Beijing hotels ordered to close for National Day: report
September 11th, 2009 |
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Some hotels on Beijing’s main avenue, the site of China’s National Day parade next month, have been told to close for four days as part of a huge security crackdown, local media said Friday. At least five hotels will close down for four days, while others have been ordered not to use guest
Up Close and Personal BB Curve 8520
August 12th, 2009 |
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Research In Motion’s new smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 includes both business-oriented functionality as well as several consumer-friendly features, such as music and games. On the workday side of things, users can perform light editing of Word and PowerPoint documents, support up to 10 email accounts, and connect to the Web via WiFi and T-Mobile’s mobile network. Our review found that the device managed to straddle both worlds effectively, giving something to both enterprise users and those who want a smartphone to better manage their off-time.
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Countdown to kick-off
August 7th, 2009 |
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Manchester City While Real Madrid have dominated this summer’s transfer window, City have spent extravagantly themselves, splurging close to £100 million (Dh622.5m) as they attempt to turn the Premier League’s ‘Big Four’ into a quintet. However, increased spending means increased expectation
STI loses 1.6% to 2,606.83 at the close
August 5th, 2009 |
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The Straits Times Index lost 1.6%to 2,606.83 at the close in Singapore. Two stocks fell for each that gained on the 30-member gauge. The following shares were among the most active in the market today.
CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDREIT SP), a hotel operator partly owned by City Developments, declined 1.8% to $1.18. UBS AG raised its share-price estimate to $1.58 from 95 cents and maintained its “buy” rating on the stock.
STI rises 0.8% to close at 2,681.64
August 3rd, 2009 |
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The Straits Times Index rose 0.8% to 2,681.64 at the close, wiping off earlier losses of as much as 1%. Seven stocks gained for every two that dropped on the 30-member gauge. The following shares were among the most active in the market today.
ARA Asset Management (ARA SP), one of two Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing jumped 7.4% to 73 cents. The company said it is acquiring the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre for $235 million.
Up Close and Personal N97
July 29th, 2009 |
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Join eWEEK Labs Executive Editor, Jason Brooks as he provides a review and analysis of Nokias N97. As a member of the companys N series, this smart-phone is very smart. But is it too smart for its own good? Jason discusses its features, such as the hand writing recognition option and FM radio and receiver. Also discussed is how this bad boy compares to Apples iPhone.
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No Breakthrough In Talks But Bipartisan Panel Close To Agreement On Medicare Savings
July 29th, 2009 |
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators agreed tentatively Tuesday on a plan to squeeze an additional $35 billion out of Medicare over the next decade and larger sums in the years beyond, according to congressional officials, a step …
STI gains 1.8% to close at 2,624.04
July 28th, 2009 |
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The Straits Times Index advanced 1.8% to 2,624.04 at the close, its highest since Sept 9. Three stocks gained for each that declined on the 30-member gauge. The following shares were among the most active in the market today.
Developers: Shares of most developers gained ahead of planned sales of suburban residential projects.
California Budgt Deal: Schwarzenegger, Legislature Agree On Plan To Close $26B Budget Deficit
July 21st, 2009 |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California’s legislative leaders agreed Monday on a plan to close the state’s $26 billion budget shortfall, potentially getting the state back on firm financial ground so it can stop is…
Citi Close To Secret Deal With Regulator
July 16th, 2009 |
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Citigroup is close to a secret agreement with one of its main regulators that will increase scrutiny of the US bank and force it to fix financial, managerial and governance issues.
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Cash-Strapped Boston Zoo May Be Forced To Close Doors, Euthanize Animals
July 11th, 2009 |
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The Franklin Park Zoo, an inner-city Boston institution that has drawn generations of city and suburban families, may be forced to close its doors and possibly euthanize some of its animals as a result of the deep budget cuts imposed by Govern…