| Apple unveils iPhone, iPod touch with more memory
A 16-gigabyte version of the iPod touch remains at $399 and an 8-gigabyte model, at $299. The updated models come amid a slump in Apple's stock, due to fears that a U.S. recession could make consumers less likely to buy its iPods, Mac computers or other products. Continued... .
pledges to bring jobs to Delaware
Delaware would become the hub of regional wind farm development if a proposed wind farm off Rehoboth Beach gets the go-ahead.
Lt. Gov. John Carney announced Thursday, Jan. 31, that Babcock and Brown, parent company of Bluewater Wind, has agreed to import turbines through the Port of Wilmington and to build an operations center, possibly in the Milford area. A Delaware-based training center may also be needed.
"This is a great opportunity to make Delaware a central part of the wind power industry and to get the state in on the ground floor of an industry with a huge upside-growth potential," Carney said.
The environmental benefits of wind power are well known, he said. But beyond stable prices, the economic benefits have so far appeared less apparent.
HipCricket listed on London market
HipCricket went public this week on AIM, the London Stock Exchange's market for growing companies, under the ticker HIP. The Bellevue company, which helps radio and TV stations add text-messaging services to programs and advertisements, raised about $17 million in capital through the initial public offering and has a total market capitalization of $155.4 million. The stock closed at 275 pence ($5.57) Thursday, up 13 pence, or nearly 5 percent, from the IPO price of 262 pence set Monday. The company said it has aggressive growth plans that include selling its services to TV and radio and adding the companies and brands that advertise on the stations. "The additional funding puts us in an excellent position to capitalize on the increasing opportunities ahead of us, providing a strong base to grow the company organically and also fund expansion in U.S.
Profile: Guy Hands
He's invested in deals where others haven't seen value, and the whole nature of those investors is that sometimes they get it right and sometimes they get it wrong. Guy has obviously seen some value at EMI." The big question, as much for the listening public as for the rockers who have had it so good for so long, is where? Founded in 1931 as Electrical and Musical Industries, EMI has been one of the glories of the British entertainment scene, boasting on its roster the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen and the Sex Pistols. But the good times ended long ago, and the company's recent history has been a succession of crises. In 2001, it signed Mariah Carey, the five-octave human wonder, to a record breaking, five-album contract, but after her first effort flopped had to pay her £35 million to go away again.
Three former El Paso traders found guilty of fraud
A federal jury today found three former El Paso Corp. natural gas traders guilty of conspiracy and some charges of wire fraud and false price reporting. Jim Brooks, Wesley Walton and James Pat Phillips each faced 49 charges in connection with price reports sent to industry publications Inside FERC and Natural Gas Intelligence from 2000 to 2002. After 35 days of hearing testimony and 2 1/2 days of deliberations, the jury found Brooks guilty of 45 charges, including the single conspiracy charge, 22 counts of false reporting and 22 counts of fraud. Walton was found guilty of 23 charges, including conspiracy, 11 counts of false reporting and 11 counts of wire fraud. Phillips was found guilty on 21 counts, including conspiracy 10 false reporting charges and 10 wire fraud charges.
Category: Dell
Between the Lines Latest Post | Last 10 Posts | Archives Dell wants to sell you systems, but the Holy Grail may be managing them Posted in: General IT Management Software Infrastructure Hardware Infrastructure SaaS Dell Dell is more than happy to sell you well-designed notebooks with neat colors and work its corporate connections to boost sales. But it's becoming increasingly obvious that Dell's future is lightweight software and managing the gear it sells you as a service. The acquisition of MessageOne on Tuesday is really just the icing on the IT support cake. Consider the following milestones: Feb. 12: Dell announces purchase of MessageOne for $155 million. Jan. 28: Dell closes EqualLogic purchase, a $1.4 billion deal that gives the company more heft in high performance storage.
Fans make an early exit as new boss takes over
Although there were no rousing renditions of Nigel Pearson's red and white army,' those present did get behind the side for the first 30 minutes. Some positive play and evidence of a willingness to close the opposition down gave encouragement to the supporters. Yet the mood markedly changed thanks to a horrific two- minute spell. When Plymouth's Peter Halmosi slammed in his side's first, after 31 minutes, following Andrew Surman's errant pass, the restlessness that has become all too familiar at St Mary's this season reappeared. The home support was swiftly taunted with cries of There's only one Paul Sturrock' from the Plymouth faithful. Just two minutes later, some fans decided they could take no more. As Jim Paterson curled home past a bemused Kelvin Davis, a cacophony of boos rang around the ground, followed by the incredible sight of a stream of fans heading for the exits.
AUTOS: Acura to debut new TSX in New York
Attorney General Mike Cox and Treasurer Bob Kleine announced the legal action Friday. The suit has been filed in Detroit federal court. Tyco makes products such as electric components and health care items. FRANCHISING: Ace to hold seminar on owning a store Ace Hardware Corp., the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry, with more than 4,600 stores, will conduct a seminar for anyone interested in learning about owning an Ace Hardware store. The free session will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Crown Pointe Plaza Hotel, 1500 N. Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. In the past three years, Oak Park, Ill.-based Ace has opened 440 stores. The seminar will feature information on how Ace assists a prospective owner with identifying viable markets, sales forecasting, hiring, store designing and fixture layouts.
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