(Yet Another) Rumor Surfaces About Twitter Acquisition
This time, however, it’s not Facebook or Google that’s reportedly got its eye on Twitter–it’s Apple. And the rumored deal,which could be finished as early as June 8, the date of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, is said to be worth as much as $700 million, far more than previous offers, both real and fictional. Just what would Apple do with Twitter? The most obvious... [Read more]
Online Video Watching up 11% in March
According to ComScore’s Video Metrix service, online video viewing increased 11% between February 2009 and March 2009. U.S. Internet users watched some 14.5 billion online videos, mostly on Google Sites, which captured 40.9% of the market due to the continued strength of YouTube. The second most popular video property was Fox Interactive Media with 3.0% market share.Hulu made a big leap into the... [Read more]
How Popular Is Social Media–Really?
Perhaps less popular than we think, according to Harris Interactive, who reports that 51% of Americans do not have Twitter, MySpace, or Facebook accounts. (Gasp!) And just five percent of Americans use Twitter, Harris says, despite the ultra-mega-huge gains in traffic that the site has been posting every month. Of course, now that Oprah has started tweeting, that could very well change… Of the... [Read more]
The Benefits of eToro USA
Active traders are constantly searching for quality forex trading software to provide them with the tools and resources so that they can execute wise trading transactions. Yet with such a variety of trading software on the market today, it can be difficult to select one that meets your needs and lifestyle. Learn why many traders are banking on eToro USA, one of the most popular forex trading... [Read more]
The benefits of credit card balance transfers
For some people getting one or more credit cards is a priority. This is because the credit card represents a sense of freedom, status and, of course, spending power. But as the saying goes - “with great power comes great responsibility”. Using a credit card calls for a lot of self-restraint and smart thinking. If you fail to do these things, you will soon find yourself in a whole world of... [Read more]
Going green with Chula Vista recycling
Being the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, another prominent feature other than being just a tourist spot is the emphasis on Chula Vista recycling. Of course, since this city is serious about going green, there’s no reason why other cities in the United States and in the world shouldn’t follow its example. When one uses the word recycling in any context these days, the... [Read more]
The importance of a medical answering service
A medical answering service has now become an important feature to have for any medical professional. This is because the medical profession is a one-to-one or person-to-person profession. It cannot be carried out by robots or answering machines. When a patient calls up in the middle of the night, the last thing they want to hear is an answering machine giving them various options and other information.... [Read more]
OpenBook Social Trading Network
One of the advantages of online forex trading is that you can get a real-time snapshot of exactly how the markets are moving. Savvy traders using online sites like Finexo forex understand exactly how to use this information to help them make trades which minimize their risks and improve the strength of their overall assets. There are many tools which can be used by online forex traders to leverage... [Read more]
Campbell reports Q4 profit rise on better margins (AP)
AP - Summer is rarely a hot sales season for Campbell Soup Co., and this year’s sweltering June and July made that even more true, but the company said Friday that cost-cutting and strong drink sales helped its net income climb. Read more here: Campbell reports Q4 profit rise on better margins (AP) Read More →
U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban (Reuters)
Reuters - The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday. Original post: U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban (Reuters) Read More →
Court reinstates markup law for Wisconsin gasoline (AP)
AP - A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated Wisconsin’s 71-year-old minimum markup law on gasoline, a decision that could save some jobs but increase the cost of gas. View original post here: Court reinstates markup law for Wisconsin gasoline (AP) Read More →
Spending cuts before 2011 could hurt recovery: IMF, ILO (AFP)
AFP - The IMF and the UN labour agency are urging advanced economies not to cut government spending before 2011, warning that a move to tighten fiscal policies could hurt the global recovery. View original post here: Spending cuts before 2011 could hurt recovery: IMF, ILO (AFP) Read More →
Stranded actor Paul Hogan in Australia tax deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Actor Paul Hogan, star of the “Crocodile Dundee” movies, has struck a deal with Australia’s tax office which will allow him to return home to his family in Los Angeles, his lawyer said on Friday. View post: Stranded actor Paul Hogan in Australia tax deal (Reuters) Read More →
