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Books pulled from Amazon in pricing dispute
January 30, 2010 11:01 am | by HILLEL ITALIE - AP National Writer - Associated Press | CommentsNew copies of Hilary Mantel's 'Wolf Hall,' Andrew Young's "The Politician" and other books published by Macmillan were unavailable Saturday on Amazon.com, apparently the biggest rift yet in the ongoing dispute over e-book prices.An official with knowledge of the dispute said the two sides were...
HD Models Taking Over PVR Market
January 30, 2010 6:54 am | by In-Stat | CommentsThe personal video recorder (PVR) market is continuing to grow, fueled by high-definition models.
Netflix Prepares for Another International Venture
January 29, 2010 11:59 pm | by New York Times | CommentsAfter pulling the plug on a DVD service in Britain, Netflix will offer its video streaming service to one overseas market this year.
Amazon Removes Macmillan Books
January 29, 2010 11:59 pm | by New York Times | CommentsThe move is one result of the strong disagreement between the Internet company and the publisher over the pricing of e-books.
In-Stat’s Free Mobile Processors Whitepaper Examines the ARM vs. x86 Architecture Battlefield
January 29, 2010 8:55 pm | by In-Stat | CommentsIn-Stat is offering a free copy of its new whitepaper, Mobile Microprocessors: Industry Titans Collide on the Mobile Internet Battlefield.
Zyprexa (olanzapine): Use in Adolescents
January 29, 2010 7:51 pm | by FDA MedWatch | CommentsClinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents.
Former Koss exec. pleads innocent to embezzlement
January 29, 2010 4:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsA former executive of Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. is free on bond after pleading not guilty to six counts of embezzling $31 million from the company.Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva appeared before Magistrate Judge Aaron Goodstein on Friday at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Milwaukee.The hearing was...
4th quarter's fast economic pace likely to wane
January 29, 2010 2:01 pm | by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP Economics Writers - Associated Press | CommentsThe economy boomed at the end of 2009, growing at the fastest rate in more than six years. Now if only it could keep it up.The economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the second straight quarter of growth. But analysts warn it's unsustainable.Consumer spending,...
Economy grows at 5.7 pct pace, fastest since 2003
January 29, 2010 2:01 pm | by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER - AP Economics Writers - Associated Press | CommentsThe economy boomed at the end of 2009, growing at the fastest rate in more than six years. Now if only it could keep it up.The economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the second straight quarter of growth. But analysts warn it's unsustainable.Consumer spending,...
Adaptec losses grow in 3Q
January 29, 2010 2:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsAdaptec Inc. said Friday its third-quarter loss grew as the maker of technology products for data centers dealt with higher administrative and restructuring costs and falling revenue.Adaptec, which has headquarters in Milpitas, Calif., posted a loss of $7.28 million, or 6 cents per share in its...
S & P to make changes to S & P500, MidCap 400 indices
January 29, 2010 2:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsStandard & Poor's said Friday it plans to move Urban Outfitters Inc. to the S&P500 index to replace Affiliated Computer Services Inc., which is being bought by Xerox Corp.Xerox, based in Norwalk, Conn., is also a constituent of the S&P500.Retailer Urban Outfitters, which is currently on the...
Economy Cools North American Digital Cable Set Top Box Market While China Drives Asia Pacific Market Up
January 29, 2010 1:54 pm | by In-Stat | CommentsAfter a record-setting year in 2008, worldwide demand for digital cable set top boxes is falling in 2009.
Chartwell Technology cites competition, recession for lower Q4 income
January 29, 2010 1:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsCALGARY Chartwell Technology Inc. (TSX:CWH), an online gaming software systems provider, cited increased competition and the lingering effects of the recession for lower earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Calgary-based company reported net income from continuing operations for the quarter...
General Dynamics lands $24M submarine contract
January 29, 2010 12:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsA unit of General Dynamics Corp. has received a $23.7 million contract to perform maintenance work on a U.S. Navy submarine, the defense contractor said Friday.General Dynamics Electric Boat will perform the work on the nuclear submarine New Hampshire starting next month. The work will take...
Videx/Videx EC (didanosine): Labeling Revision - Risk of Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
January 29, 2010 11:51 am | by FDA MedWatch | CommentsRisk information added to Warnings/Precautions section and data summary provided
