Archive for the ‘Science and Technology’ Category
Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote
(AP)
AP – A wavering centrist Democrat said Friday he’d stand with Senate Democratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line.
Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty
(AP)
AP – Sony’s new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday.
Dell’s profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report
(AP)
AP – Some of the computer-industry’s biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits.
200 Web sites spread al-Qaida’s message in English
(AP)
AP – Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida’s message to Muslims in the West. They translate writings and sermons once largely out of reach of English readers and often feature charismatic clerics like Anwar al-Awlaki, who exchanged dozens of e-mails with the Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood shootings.
AOL offers buyouts to over a third of work force
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AP – The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs — more than a third of its work force — as it prepares to separate from Time Warner and finally sever their ill-fated marriage.