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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
U.S. Markets Make Up Lost GroundU.S. markets swung higher Tuesday, recovering ground lost during a three-week trend that has investors concerned a 10 percent downward correction is in play. |
Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, TwitterGoogle's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages." |
Presidente BernankeLa confirmación del Presidente Ben Bernanke, la semana pasada para otro período de cuatro años, indica continuidad en la política económica, pero también fue muy controvertida. Al acercarse la fecha, la confirmación en el Senado del Presidente Bernanke se tornó controvertida. Al punto que fue confirmado por una votación de 70 a 30, la mayor oposición jamás registrada en los 96 años de historia de la Reserva Federal. Votaron en contra, 18 Republicanos, 11 Demócratas y 1 Independiente. |
'Idol' Gets Down . . . and Down Some More; 157 Going Home SoonBecause more than 100,000 auditioned, the 181 who got their golden tickets to Hollywood for the second season on "American Idol" are undoubtedly an elite group. Still, 157 of the American Idol contestants will have to be cut at the end of the process, which will be dragged out over four shows starting tonight and ending next Wednesday. |
Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, TwitterGoogle's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages." |
Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. ElectionsThe presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote. |
Could a Foreign Government Influence US Elections?President Barack Obama unleashed a media firestorm over proper manners last month when he slammed a US Supreme Court ruling that "opens the floodgates" for companies - and possibly foreign governments - to influence US elections. |
The iPad and EducationThe iPad -- the new mobile device introduced by Apple (APPL) to great fanfare Wednesday -- could be more than just another way to check your e-mail or play video games. |