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Business news in brief Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:28AMThe U.S. Treasury Department named a director to Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania Inc. 's board after the Narberth-based bank missed six dividend or interest payments on its preferred stock.
Exploring the Evolution of Basque Cuisine Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:26AMNo culture stands still, and modern Basque culinary culture is a stunning example of that inexorable evolution. by Guy Hand As the class watched, one chef, dressed in his crisp chef's whites, broke open a lobster with his bare hands; another drizzled a long stream of grassy, high-end olive oil into a bright green parsley sauce; another sauteed mussels with string beans; and a fourth, speaking ...
Apple beats records and crushes Wall Street expectations as shares and profit soar Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:03AMBlockbuster sales of the iPhone and strong Asian business are being credited for the surge as sales of its iconic products far outpaced forecasts.
PCPCC coalition to trace progress of medical home at Oct. 21, 2011 Summit Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:54AMFive short years ago, the patient centered medical home was a little-known model with the promise to improve patient outcomes and transform health care delivery. In October, the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative will trace the progress of the medical home in the context if its own five-year history of stakeholder collaboration focused on continued advancement of what is now the rapidly ...
Chilton Hospital opens $2.5 million Total Joint Center Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:41AMPompton Plains Each year, nearly 800,000 people undergo hip and knee replacement surgery, the most common joint replacements performed in the United States. The damaged joint is removed and exchanged for an artificial one that restores range of motion while relieving pain. For those in need of joint replacement, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient orthopedic unit is available right in the community.
Albertville to appraise land for potential arena expansion Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:31AMThe Albertville City Council voted 4-1 to seek an appraisal of land nearby the STMA Ice Arena that could be used for future arena expansion.
Canada won't review $4.5B sale of Nortel patents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:44PMshare: digg facebook twitter TORONTO (AP) — The $4.5 billion sale of Nortel's patent portfolio to a consortium including Research In Motion Ltd. cleared another hurdle Tuesday as the Canadian government said the deal does not need to be reviewed under the Investment Canada Act. "Based on the information provided by the investor and Nortel's 2010 audited financial statements, the acquisition of ...
Commissioners mulling over decision Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:16PMThe Upshur County Commissioners Court had still not appointed an interim judge by The Mirror’s Friday afternoon press deadline. They spent most of the morning interviewing four candidates for the position. As of early afternoon, they were still in executive (closed) session.
Apple smashes Street views, shares soar Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:15PMSAN FRANCISCO, July 20 — Blockbuster sales of the iPhone and strong Asian business again helped Apple Inc crush Wall Street’s expectations, driving its shares up more than seven per cent to record highs. Sales of its iconic products far outpaced forecasts, helping drive a near-doubling of revenue in the fiscal third quarter. Its shares leapt to a ...
Cisco, RIM and the Lure of the Consumer Market Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:09PMThe luster and excitement of the consumer market is set to claim another victim.
Apple’s familiar act: underplay, overachieve Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:29PMTech giant ‘sold every iPad we could make’ and iPhone sales remained strong
Kodak wins latest round of Apple patent scrap Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:24PMThe US arbiter for trade disputes has spurned Apple's digital-camera patent claims against Eastman Kodak, a 131-year-old photography pioneer caught in a perilous race to redefine itself in the cutthroat digital-imaging arena.Kodak's...
China Unicom Adds 3G Subscribers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:15PMChina Unicom added 2.28 million subscribers in June, up 1.27% from the prior month.
Apple smashes forecasts, shares soar Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:52PMShares surge to all-time high following results. 20 Jul 2011 8:44 AM
iPad, iPhone drive record Apple profits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:48PMApple Inc. posted record-breaking third quarter results on surging sales of iPads and iPhones but offered an unusually conservative forecast for its September quarter, citing the impact of a “new product” transition.
Canada won’t block sale of Nortel patents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:45PMThe Canadian government will not review the purchase of patents belonging to bankrupt Nortel Networks by a group that includes Apple Inc , Microsoft Corp and Research In Motion Ltd , the industry minister said Tuesday
RIM Denies BlackBerry PlayBook Being Discontinued Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:43PMResearch In Motion said it has no plans to discontinue its BlackBerry PlayBook, pushing back at rumors that the WiFi version of the tablet is going bye-bye.
Key events in patent disputes between Kodak, Apple Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:42PMBy The Associated Press Some key events in the patent disputes involving Eastman Kodak Co., Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd.:
Leafs re-sign Crabb Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:33PMThe Toronto Maple Leafs retained the services of unrestricted free-agent forward Joey Crabb, signing him to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
Nortel patent sale will not be reviewed by federal government Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:31PMOTTAWA – Industry Minister Christian Paradis says the $4.5-billion US sale of Nortel’s patents to a consortium including Research In Motion Ltd. does not need to be reviewed under the Investment Canada Act.
Does My Kid Have ADHD? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:29PMChildren should be high-energy—bouncing, climbing, running, jumping, bodies in perpetual motion. But when does typical kid behavior cross the line into ADHD territory? Find the answers to your questions here.
Universal Pictures' Upcoming Thriller "The Thing" to Become Haunted House Experience at Universal Studios' Halloween ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMAn abandoned scientific research facility in the midst of a vast and frozen Antarctica will set the stage for "The Thing," an all-new horror maze inspired by Universal Pictures' upcoming film, at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights events, which begins on September 23 and continues on select nights through October 31.
Arbiter: Kodak Didn't Infringe Apple's Patents Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:14PMU.S. International Trade Commission's panel affirmed that Kodak's technology doesn't infringe on Apple's patent rights and that one of the two patents in dispute is invalid.
Despite strong protest from the public, East Vincent approves zoning change Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:28AMDespite hearing repeated objections from a crowd of about 100 residents, the East Vincent Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that will allow for a mixed use development on the former Jones Motor Company property along Route 724 and West Bridge St.
Letter calls for ouster of ad-authority chairman Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:23AMA roiling dispute continues to escalate among key players in the local tourism community.
Iain Sinclair's struggles with the city Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:49AMIain Sinclair has spent decades documenting the capital and its edgelands. Now he has launched a furious attack on the Olympic development project. Iain Sinclair is notorious in Austin, Texas. Seven years ago he sold his literary archive to the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, and since then he's been shifting his papers from a scruffy lock-up in east London to the HRHRC's deodorised ...
Kodak did not infringe on Apple patents: ITC Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:30AMApple had filed a complaint with the ITC in May 2010, accusing Kodak of infringing patents for making digital cameras and related software. The ITC administrative law judge said two months ago that Kodak did not infringe the patents.
US ITC says it won't review Apple-Kodak patent decision Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:24AMThe U.S. International Trade Commission has terminated an investigation into a complaint by Apple that Eastman Kodak infringed on some of its patents in its cameras.
Apple Profit Seen Rising 69% as IPad Buying Makes Up for IPhone Sales Lull Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:51PMApple Inc. (AAPL) is set to post a 69 percent jump in quarterly profit when it reports results today, after record buying of the iPad and Mac computer made up for weaker demand for its aging iPhone 4.
RIM not to discontinue WiFi PlayBook Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:45PMTORONTO, CANADA: Shares of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) slipped to almost $25 on Monday after rumours that the Canadian wireless giant is planning to discontinue its WiFi-only PlayBook tablet.
Not stopping PlayBook tablet, says BlackBerry Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:44PMToronto, July 19 : Shares of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) slipped to almost $25 Monday after rumours that the Canadian wireless giant is planning to discontinue its WiFi-only PlayBook tablet.
RIM to discontinue Wi-Fi PlayBook tablet? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:28PMResearch In Motion, known for its BlackBerry phones, may discontinue making its Wi-Fi only PlayBook tablet — right now the only model of PlayBook available. The company could still forge ahead with plans for a PlayBook that also uses cellular connectivity.
BlackBerry PlayBook Wi-Fi Version To Be Discontinued? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:22PMResearch In Motion (RIM) rushed out the BlackBerry PlayBook earlier this year that received little love for its many platform shortcomings—check out our review. The tablet was based on RIM’s new QNX OS, to which the company is struggling to transition. Although the promised 4G version of the tablet has yet to arrive, there are [...]
Today's 5 Biggest Contrarian Plays Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:21PMFool Analyst Dan Dzombak identifies five stocks the market hates.
Clinton High rental fee discussion draws some heat but no action Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:09PMThe discussion on the issue of renting out facilities at Clinton High School became heated earlier this week as Clinton Board of Education members battled to explain the pros and cons of making it available to the public.
Descendants rally ‘round historic Panther Creek Cemetery Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:05PMThere’s a lot of local history buried at Panther Creek Cemetery between Adel and Redfield.
Report: RIM could halt production of PlayBook Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:03PMRIM may be getting ready to pull the plug on the PlayBook's life support machine, according to an analyst.
Senators Push Apple, Google To Nix DUI Apps — But Does It Matter? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:34PMIn March, we told you that four U.S. Senators had pushed Apple, Google, and Research In Motion (creators of the Blackberry) to remove apps that revealed the location of DUI checkpoints. At the time, RIM [...]
Is RIM axing the WiFi-only PlayBook? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:30PMAs Research In Motion Ltd. prepares to launch a series of 4G BlackBerry PlayBooks this fall, unconfirmed reports suggest the Waterloo, Ont. company may be planning to cease production on the original, WiFi-only, PlayBook
It's Time for a Social Network Neutrality Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14AMJake Levine is an Internet-lover and Entrepreneur in Residence at betaworks. The network neutrality / common carriage debate is one of the most important debates of our time. At stake is the freedom to innovate, the freedom to listen, and the freedom to speak.
Shaw poses ‘no threat’ to Netflix Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMAttempts by Shaw Communications Inc. to challenge video streaming giant Netflix Inc. will not succeed according to a noted digital policy expert
Adding More China to iPhone Sales Gets Apple to $430 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:57AMChina Telecom could begin offering Apple's ( AAPL ) iPhone by the end of this year in a deal that could represent a $9 billion opportunity for the tech giant according to recent
With few other options, investors bid up Chipotle Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:57AMSince going public in January 2006, Chipotle has jumped from $44 a share to $320 on Friday— a 630 percent return for investors who held on the whole time.
Nigeria: Lagos Floods - Residents, Senate Blame Fashola, Jonathan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:49AMWhen the heavens opened up last Sunday, sending floods all over the Lagos metropolis and beyond, no government presence came to the succour of the victims except some muted press statement from Governor Babatunde Fashola's government. It is doubtful if they even knew that in such cases, the various governments and institutions come to the aid of the victims. It rained for 17 hours.
'Xbox 720 and PS4 not out until 2014' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:46AMThe next consoles from Sony and Microsoft will not launch until three years' time, predicts GameStop. Senior executives from the US retail giant made the claim during a series of investor meetings, according to financial research firm Baird. A statement read: "Management does not expect new hardware consoles from Microsoft and Sony until 2014; however, a successful launch of Nintendo's Wii U in ...
‘Harry Potter’ breaks box office records with final film Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:45AM‘Harry Potter’ breaks box office records with final film Published Jul 18, 2011 08:01AM MDT LOS ANGELES - The eighth "Harry Potter" film flew into theaters this weekend and cast a spell over fans worldwide, as the final movie about the boy wizard had the highest-grossing opening of all time at the domestic and international box office. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" conjured an ...
No Change in Joint Motion and Impact after Brief, High-Intensity Run Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:44AMIn competitive runners, a brief, high-intensity run doesn't cause the same kinds of fatigue-related changes in running kinematics and shock absorption as longer training runs, reports a recent issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a ...
Charles Nevin: A legend in my own lunchtime Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:25PMHappy Monday. I know you're keen to hit the steep upward slope that is the coming week with all feet pumping, but could I advise pacing yourself just a little? Skipping lunch, I note from research, can lead to "slow-down mode" and "exhaustion" by Thursday. This is why I force myself to three courses supplemented by hourly snacks. I'm careful with my speed around the work place, too: deliberate ...
Caution with commodity stocks helped Mawer lead the pack Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:24PMWe screen for the best returns among Canadian equity funds for the five years ended June 30
Studios set example with fewer scenes of actors smoking Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:45PMATLANTA — Three film companies have drastically reduced smoking in their movies aimed at children and teens, thanks in part to their policies to reduce on-screen tobacco use, a new study says. Over the past five years, scenes involving tobacco dropped from an average of 23 to one per film ...