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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-13
Posted by mcigarster on Nov 13, 2011 in Twitter Updates
- Apple issues MacBook Pro, wireless base station firmware updates: Apple on Thursday released a pair of firmware … http://t.co/Ld4Wb5OA #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW PSU: McQueary won't coach Saturday due to threats: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State say… http://t.co/C9WCT2rz #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Owners present new offer, players break off talks: NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players broke off ne… http://t.co/f90r7kNm #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Chris Mannix: Pacquiao fight culminates long, hard road for Marquez: LAS VEGAS — Juan Manue… http://t.co/9lPJMutG #
- Sony racing to beat Apple to next-generation of connected TV sets: Sony CEO Howard Stringer said Thursday that h… http://t.co/z9tv9wKx #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Ian Thomsen: Talk's over: Players must choose between playing or decertifying: On the 133rd … http://t.co/In01IRgl #
- Hong Kong iPhone 4S launch sells out after thousands line up: Apple's flagship retail store in Hong Kong reporte… http://t.co/4b5MfVxc #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Novak Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters: PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the … http://t.co/BK7uyw9s #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Seth Davis: Historic game on carrier deck helps celebrate military's sacrifice: ABOARD THE U… http://t.co/RmVw6Tbe #
- Apple now taking orders for unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S: U.S. customers who were holding out for an unlock… http://t.co/9yE48bxZ #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Stewart Mandel: Penn State tragedy shows danger of making coaches false idols: In 2000, the … http://t.co/KBN4oc3k #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Marlins meet with Pujols: MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with discussions between Albert Pu… http://t.co/1gnXlqVW #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Joe Lemire: Ramos kidnapping highlights dangers for ballplayers in Venezuela: Nationals catc… http://t.co/I51ELEBt #
- Hong Kong sees iPhone 4S frenzy even without Siri support for Mandarin: The entire stock of iPhone 4S units sold… http://t.co/EB6xLrrZ #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Peter King: Cutler throwing on the run key to Bears' success: So the Bears face the Lions ag… http://t.co/RmMpAx7a #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Investigators making progress in Ramos kidnapping case: CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) Venezuelan a… http://t.co/YUtvKc1H #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Sam Amick: Hope for season fades as players mull unfavorable options: The NBA lockout had ju… http://t.co/g4n032Xb #
- Apple looking into remaining battery life issues after iOS 5.0.1 update: Following this week's iOS 5.0.1 update … http://t.co/7SihHOZS #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Andy Staples: Penn State players prepping for game amid shock of scandal: STATE COLLEGE, Pa…. http://t.co/0Ur4qOUR #
- http://t.co/TgWYA3AW Penn State: McQueary placed on administrative leave: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State a… http://t.co/xskd7ZiF #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-07
Posted by mcigarster on Nov 7, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Will the economy save Obama's job?: The economy was a Democrat's worst enemy in this year's midterm elections. Wil… http://bit.ly/cTkZ8b #
- Deficit debate: Game on: Many of the winners in the mid-term elections spent a lot of time pontificating about the… http://bit.ly/dmUMrS #
- More mixed signals for jobs: The job market continues to show mixed signals, as two separate reports released Wedn… http://bit.ly/99Sq8t #
- Repeal 'Obamacare': GOP will try at least: "Repeal Obamacare!" might be the battle cry that swept Republicans into… http://bit.ly/dfkHZC #
- Time Warner earnings top estimates: Time Warner Inc. reported earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations Wedn… http://bit.ly/bvzEWu #
- ITC staff backs Nokia in patent dispute with Apple: The staff of the U.S. International Trade Commission has sided… http://bit.ly/bMK88T #
- GM strengthens ties with Chinese partner: General Motors announced closer ties with its Chinese partner SAIC Motor… http://bit.ly/ce3hFW #
- Dear Speaker Boehner: Commentary: Maya MacGuineas is the director of the fiscal policy program at the New America … http://bit.ly/auvZIR #
- Major anti-tax measures fail: Voters in several states defeated major anti-tax measures on Tuesday, acknowledging … http://bit.ly/aRn3i4 #
- Stocks under pressure ahead of Fed decision: U.S. stocks drifted into the red midday Wednesday, as investors remai… http://bit.ly/atXnoi #
- Auto sales: GM and Ford lead the pack: Auto sales were mixed in October, with General Motors and Ford reporting be… http://bit.ly/9sjpm7 #
- Surging commodities take breather despite Fed: Prices of most major commodities stayed mixed Wednesday, even after… http://bit.ly/cLGjfp #
- Android edges Apple iPad as second-most-popular mobile development platform: Google's Android platform has narrowl… http://bit.ly/9t7R0J #
- Dropping Adobe Flash boosts Apple's MacBook Air battery life by 2 hours: Apple has stopped bundling Adobe Flash on… http://bit.ly/aj7QhF #
- T-Mobile blames its poor performance on lack of iPhone: Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG reported profits that beat… http://bit.ly/cdWWrv #
- Apple's iAd service to go global: Apple's iAd network is being deployed worldwide, expanding beyond North Americ… http://bit.ly/a9Fh9A #
- ARM CEO not worried about Intel tablet PC threat: The chief executive at ARM, which makes the CPU for Apple's iP… http://bit.ly/c0TQsh #
- Apple seeds first Mac OS X 10.6.6 beta in advance of 10.6.5 release: Apple has issued the first build of Mac OS … http://bit.ly/cxJLvZ #
- Gartner: CEOs should ensure Apple's iPad finds a place in their company: Noting that chief executives are usuall… http://bit.ly/9ahnVE #
- T-Mobile US mysteriously begins selling Apple iPhone USB cable: T-Mobile has reportedly begun selling its own br… http://bit.ly/bUEMrQ #
- Bank of America, Citigroup testing iPhone to replace BlackBerry: Two of America's largest banks are actively tes… http://bit.ly/9APlvO #
- Flash-converting iPhone Skyfire browser to be released in 'batches': After initial demand for the Skyfire for iP… http://bit.ly/9loSbl #
- Briefly: T-Mobile cable, Mac OS X 10.6.5, iPad download speeds: T-Mobile confirmed the mysterious iPhone charge … http://bit.ly/8XPOvx #
- Steve Ballmer cashes in $1.3B worth of Microsoft shares, Apple looked into Kinect technology: Microsoft confirme… http://bit.ly/bSy7bP #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-24
Posted by mcigarster on Oct 24, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- First Look: Apple's new Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: At its "Back to the Mac" event, Apple emphasized the importance of its… http://bit.ly/9hU5rU #
- Foreclosure probe: Problems aren't 'systematic': A federal probe investigating five large mortgage servicers has f… http://bit.ly/cobw0f #
- New MacBook Air ships without Flash installed: Users are reporting that Apple's MacBook Air models, which were unv… http://bit.ly/cBryDz #
- First reviews of Windows Phone 7 find it lacking: Early reviews of Microsoft's re-entry into the smartphone operat… http://bit.ly/aLQBTq #
- Stocks headed for higher start: U.S. stocks were poised to open higher Thursday, after China reported overnight th… http://bit.ly/aW9udQ #
- China's economy cools in third quarter: China's economic growth slowed for the second quarter in a row, cooling fe… http://bit.ly/aFAW8x #
- Jobless claims fall, but still stuck: The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell las… http://bit.ly/bS3wx1 #
- iTunes password security in FaceTime for Mac beta draws concern: Apple's newly released FaceTime for Mac beta allo… http://bit.ly/cfFNtz #
- Toyota recalls 740,000 U.S. vehicles for brake problem: Toyota is recalling 740,000 vehicles sold in the United St… http://bit.ly/bEJ7ls #
- Fannie, Freddie support may reach $363B by 2013: The government's bill for bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac … http://bit.ly/bAJp3r #
- Desperate for a holiday job: What most people really want for the holidays is a job. But even though some business… http://bit.ly/bRhz0V #
- Legal pot means big savings on law enforcement: Cash-strapped California will get some relief by legalizing pot, b… http://bit.ly/aqo6I1 #
- Earnings: So far, so very good: To paraphrase a classic line from "Seinfeld", earnings so far are real and they ar… http://bit.ly/am4vAN #
- Stocks slip into the red as the dollar surges: U.S. stocks slipped into the red Thursday, losing early momentum as… http://bit.ly/bfZITY #
- AT&T activates record 5.2 million iPhones, promotes non-Apple devices: AT&T on Thursday reported a record third qu… http://bit.ly/cIXslp #
- Insurers' new reality: More for care, less profit: Insurers were dealt a blow Thursday as state regulators endorse… http://bit.ly/9RZBg1 #
- Teardown of Apple's 11.6-in MacBook Air shows six internal batteries: The inside of Apple's new instant-on, lightw… http://bit.ly/coGdyk #
- Rapleaf is selling your identity: Rapleaf knows your name, your age and where you live. It knows your e-mail addre… http://bit.ly/aLpyob #
- Amazon sales jump 40%: Amazon is still keeping mum about how many Kindles it has sold, but the online retailer's b… http://bit.ly/aNyQ7O #
- President Obama meets Steve Jobs to discuss economy, technology: U.S. President Barack Obama and Apple Chief Execu… http://bit.ly/dASePw #
- Apple leaks new scroll bar UI details in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs specifically highl… http://bit.ly/bMCEOh #
- Briefly: New Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, iPod levies in EU, News Corp shelving digital newsstand project: Apple has rele… http://bit.ly/bv4nnx #
- HP releasing $799 Slate 500 to take on iPad in tablet market: Six months after the launch of Apple's iPad, HP is r… http://bit.ly/d0AtOs #
- Apple may double North Carolina data center to 1M square feet: While the exact purpose of Apple's 500,000-square-f… http://bit.ly/b7HtmU #
- Apple: Not preinstalling Flash on Macs ensures users have latest version: Apple has issued an official comment on … http://bit.ly/ac4Kvq #
- Stocks mixed on strong earnings, currency war: Stocks were mixed in midday trade Friday, as investors balanced str… http://bit.ly/b1CsXA #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-17
Posted by mcigarster on Oct 17, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Yahoo Messenger app update enables video calls from iPhone to desktop: Yahoo has updated its Messenger iPhone app … http://bit.ly/9bE2bO #
- iPad coming to Walmart stores on Oct. 15: Walmart has announced that hundreds of its stores will begin selling the… http://bit.ly/d8jNOn #
- Apple talking CDMA iPhone with two Indian wireless carriers: Rumors that Apple is preparing to introduce an iPhone… http://bit.ly/d7gW4i #
- Dear Congress: Don't blow it on Bush tax cuts: Commentary: Maya MacGuineas is the director of the fiscal policy pr… http://bit.ly/bOg1Dm #
- Google to help build East Coast wind farm: Google is investing in a new wind farm power grid to be located off the… http://bit.ly/a8CgWe #
- Acquisition of iPhone game maker to create largest mobile social games platform: Ngmoco, one of the most popular a… http://bit.ly/cywX4u #
- Wal-Mart overhauls 1.4 million workers' benefits: Wal-Mart Stores, the largest private sector employer in the coun… http://bit.ly/9PjARx #
- Barclays puts $385 target on Apple, sees 150M FaceTime devices by 2012: British investment bank Barclays Capital o… http://bit.ly/bp3DnF #
- Nissan's ultimate range anxiety cure: another car: The Nissan Leaf electric car can go up to 100 miles on a charge… http://bit.ly/aNjsn4 #
- Bloomberg to profile Steve Jobs in one-hour TV special this Thursday: Apple chief executive Steve Jobs will be the… http://bit.ly/cnsCTa #
- Stocks struggle ahead of Fed minutes: Stocks were mixed Tuesday, with technology shares battling against broader m… http://bit.ly/byuoxU #
- How much of my savings should go to annuities?: Question: What portion of my 401(k) and savings should I move to a… http://bit.ly/chd4kr #
- T-Mobile loses iPhone exclusivity in Germany at hands of O2 and Vodafone: Deutsche Telekom's multi-year run as the… http://bit.ly/9RwyHF #
- DOT: Three-hour delays dwindle on runways: The tarmac rule imposed earlier this year seems to have had the desired… http://bit.ly/bw5ty9 #
- Fed signals next move could come soon: The Federal Reserve appears ready to take additional steps soon to try to j… http://bit.ly/ajSlJG #
- Treasury yields remain under pressure: Vacation is over. http://bit.ly/af1BJX #
- Apple's iPhone 4 more susceptible to damage than predecessor: In the first four months since it hit the market, Ap… http://bit.ly/aGoY4f #
- Green Mountain and Starbucks perk up: Investors helped themselves to more than just a morning cup o' joe Tuesday. … http://bit.ly/cNGHJv #
- CigarsEtc.com Intel's earnings beat, but …: Intel Corp. reported a quarterly profit and sales on Tuesday that ro… http://bit.ly/afoGPa #
- Intel's earnings beat, but …: Intel Corp. reported a quarterly sales on Tuesday that beat Wall Street's forecast… http://bit.ly/cZYvA2 #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-03
Posted by mcigarster on Oct 3, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Goldman Sachs says Apple planning thinner iPad with camera, mini usb: A team of analysts for investment bank Goldm… http://bit.ly/d60r9G #
- Materials cost for sixth-gen iPod nano estimated at $43: A breakdown of the sixth-generation iPod nano's parts by … http://bit.ly/bniGzG #
- iOS 4.1 version of Apple TV firmware posted, jailbroken: Hackers have succeeding in running a jailbreak exploit fo… http://bit.ly/cxJ1Tp #
- Stocks poised for early gains: U.S. stock futures rose slightly Tuesday, as investors wait for the latest data on … http://bit.ly/aBrF1e #
- Official Google Voice app reportedly approval by Apple: The official Google Voice application for iPhone, which wa… http://bit.ly/9VYGDk #
- Toys 'R' Us holiday hiring: 45,000: Toys "R" Us plans to hire a total of 45,000 seasonal employees for the 2010 ho… http://bit.ly/9XBNwc #
- 'I'll work till I die': Older workers say no to retirement: Gone are the days of golf and gardening into the golde… http://bit.ly/bjSx6e #
- Ad requests from Apple's iPad see 76% month-over-month increase: The continued growth in popularity of the iPad is… http://bit.ly/c7MtTZ #
- Driver texting bans may increase crashes: Laws against using mobile devices to send and receive text messages whil… http://bit.ly/cKIVti #
- Consumer confidence slumps in September: When it comes to attitudes about the economy, Americans continue to see t… http://bit.ly/9ixABA #
- IRS: No more tax forms in the mailbox: Electronic filing of tax returns has become so popular that the Internal Re… http://bit.ly/dy2Ot8 #
- Apple updates iOS Remote app to add iPad, Retina Display support: Apple on Tuesday updated its iOS Remote applicat… http://bit.ly/ddlbcs #
- D.C. workers have America's highest salaries: Washington, D.C.'s workers enjoy the highest salaries of any major U… http://bit.ly/9GVyIJ #
- Stocks sputter on consumer confidence drop: U.S. stocks searched for direction Tuesday, swinging between gains and… http://bit.ly/9QaL7E #
- Gold rallies to another record high: Gold prices continued to push higher Tuesday, reaching another record high, a… http://bit.ly/ckB6Mx #
- Barnes & Noble fends off dissident shareholder: The bookseller Barnes & Noble said on Tuesday that shareholders re… http://bit.ly/dzFl3x #
- Bill on outsourced jobs fails Senate test: As expected, a Senate bill designed to end tax breaks for U.S. companie… http://bit.ly/96rWF9 #
- U.S. investigates Mini Cooper steering issue: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an inv… http://bit.ly/af7mPR #
- FDA warns mouthwash makers on false claims: The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned Johnson & Johnson, … http://bit.ly/cijxR8 #
- Microsoft to launch Office for Mac 2011 on Oct. 26: Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it will launch Office for … http://bit.ly/cUBjwP #
- Number of women managers barely grows: The corporate glass ceiling has been cracked, but the number of women break… http://bit.ly/bq824N #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-19
Posted by mcigarster on Sep 19, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Former IBM exec Moffat gets six months in jail: Former IBM executive Robert Moffat was sentenced on Monday to six … http://bit.ly/aVG44f #
- Nokia smartphone chief to depart as executive shakeup continues: The head of Nokia's smartphone business announced… http://bit.ly/9pdKKm #
- Plan to end oil industry tax breaks draws fire: The debate over eliminating tax breaks for the oil and gas compani… http://bit.ly/dAkPrN #
- CigarsEtc.com Reds get Bloomquist from Royals: CINCINNATI (AP) — Down to only two fully healthy outfielders for t… http://bit.ly/bfCxJT #
- CigarsEtc.com Stafford to avoid surgery, no timetable for return: ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions and … http://bit.ly/9LkrSQ #
- CigarsEtc.com Peter King: The touchdown that wasn't, Dallas miscues among Week 1 highlights: NEW YORK — As far as… http://bit.ly/9OvzZp #
- CigarsEtc.com Serena back practicing after injury: NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is back practicing after foot … http://bit.ly/bfn8DG #
- Consumer Reports condemns end of iPhone 4 free case program: Consumer Reports responded negatively to Apple's disc… http://bit.ly/cGkHEt #
- CigarsEtc.com Newsome: NFL unlikely to tweak reception rule during season: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The controvers… http://bit.ly/9m5a3K #
- Survey reveals over 40 million iOS gamers in the US: Over half of the 77 million Americans who play mobile games i… http://bit.ly/aLdctI #
- Cinema Display Apple Store entry updated to new 27-inch models: The online Apple Store now displays details of the… http://bit.ly/cZHSg8 #
- Amazon mocks iPad's glossy screen in new Kindle ad: A new ad from Amazon pokes fun at the outdoor viewing capabili… http://bit.ly/d7uUXj #
- Steve Jobs prevented from bringing throwing stars on private jet – report: Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs was re… http://bit.ly/cGxbCu #
- Stock futures drift lower ahead of retail sales: U.S. stocks were poised for a weak open Tuesday, as traders cashe… http://bit.ly/diCy8x #
- Apple offers personalized support with Express Lane website: Apple has added a new feature to the support section … http://bit.ly/a3Toy1 #
- Retail sales boosted by back-to-school shoppers: The road to economic recovery is still rocky, but American consum… http://bit.ly/cnaQWl #
- Stocks falter in early trade: Stocks fell in early trade Tuesday as investors shrugged off better-than-expected re… http://bit.ly/9Pfblt #
- Intel CEO: Stimulus didn't work: Intel chief executive officer Paul Otellini said the Obama administration needs t… http://bit.ly/cQ5C3f #
- Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac launches with 80 new features: The new Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac is now available, o… http://bit.ly/cHC87h #
- BP claims could be under $20 billion: Total claims against BP could end up being less than the $20 billion the com… http://bit.ly/bGCOh1 #
- Small biz jobs bill passes key test vote: The Senate voted Tuesday to move the $42 billion Small Business Jobs Act… http://bit.ly/afMhY2 #
- Apple seeks metal experts to forge devices from durable Liquidmetal: Apple is hiring a number of experts on amorph… http://bit.ly/bvofZC #
- Toyota announces 6 new hybrids, electric cars: Toyota Motor Co. will put out six all-new hybrid vehicles worldwide… http://bit.ly/9hgSrL #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-05
Posted by mcigarster on Sep 5, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Another next-gen iPod nano case shows smaller form factor: New cases and screen protectors from overseas manufactu… http://bit.ly/co2PGQ #
- Stocks poised for shaky start: U.S. stock futures were mixed Monday, signaling a weak open, as investors digested … http://bit.ly/bvBzI0 #
- Sanofi offers $18.5 billion for Genzyme: French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi-Aventis is stepping up the pressure on … http://bit.ly/cS16nO #
- Bank of Japan's additional loan program "too little": The Bank of Japan announced steps at an emergency meeting Mo… http://bit.ly/9fmlXP #
- Intel to acquire iPhone chipmaker Infineon's wireless unit for $1.4B: Intel will increase its presence in the mobi… http://bit.ly/bUV0Ef #
- After a drug conviction, can you ever get hired?: Dear Annie: I just read your column on job hunting with a flawed… http://bit.ly/bgGdf6 #
- Intel to buy Infineon's wireless unit for $1.4 billion: Intel is buying Infineon Technologies' wireless unit for $… http://bit.ly/aPWIOH #
- Consumer spending picks up: Consumer spending rose in July, but Americans remain wary about the future of the econ… http://bit.ly/cIZYrZ #
- Wall Street in wait-and-see mode: Stocks edged lower Monday as investors responded to a mixed report on American c… http://bit.ly/axKROh #
- Antitrust review of Comcast-NBC deal considers effect on Apple's iTunes: As Comcast's bid to purchase NBC Universa… http://bit.ly/bVJ4MV #
- Clearwire unveils pay-as-you-go 4G: Clearwire on Monday unveiled "Rover," a pay-as-you-go 4G network that it hopes… http://bit.ly/9KautP #
- RIM avoids BlackBerry ban in India – for now: India will delay banning BlackBerry services pending a 60-day securi… http://bit.ly/9w2XIR #
- Credit is finally available, but no one wants it: Finally, nearly two years after they were bailed out by Congress… http://bit.ly/a1rB48 #
- CigarsEtc.com 2010 FIBA Worlds: USA-Brazil Live Blog: Third quarter, 4:13: The Chandler Effect coming into play. M… http://bit.ly/aIX8zS #
- Treasury yields tumble on global economic fears: After ending last week with a sell-off of Treasurys, investors sw… http://bit.ly/bThr0k #
- CigarsEtc.com U.S. faces first tough test at worlds, ekes past Brazil 70-68: ISTANBUL (AP) — The United States su… http://bit.ly/bmgXmV #
- AMD reveals plans to retire ATI graphics brand: AMD, the exclusive provider of discrete graphics chips in Apple's … http://bit.ly/9zvCq3 #
- Apple expected to boost iTunes song samples to 60 seconds: Apple this week is expected to double the length of fre… http://bit.ly/9j0F5h #
- CigarsEtc.com McCourt's wife charges trickery in Dodgers divorce case: LOS ANGELES (AP) — A divorce battle that c… http://bit.ly/aXe5Og #
- CigarsEtc.com Clemens pleads not guilty to perjury charge: WASHINGTON(AP) — Roger Clemens put his right hand on t… http://bit.ly/aFuRNh #
- CigarsEtc.com Ramirez expected to join White Sox on Tuesday: CLEVELAND (AP) — http://bit.ly/bC6EKG #
- iTunes survey asks about instant streaming video: A new Apple customer survey asks iPad users about instantly avai… http://bit.ly/clzHws #
- CigarsEtc.com Saints asst. suspended 30 days for role in real estate scam: METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saint… http://bit.ly/blZTQm #
- Mac OS X version of AutoCAD due out in October: Autodesk is bringing AutoCAD, its industry standard design softwar… http://bit.ly/ct97gc #
- CigarsEtc.com Williams, Federer, Clijsters win openers at U.S. Open: NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams landed awkwar… http://bit.ly/dvAWxh #
- Stocks headed for lower open: U.S. stocks were poised for a weak start Tuesday, following a slump in global market… http://bit.ly/cU9Izt #
- Rupert Murdoch may be swing vote in Apple's 99 cent TV rental pitch: While most in the TV industry are opposed to … http://bit.ly/dz7P8Y #
- Home prices gain 3.6% in past year: Despite a recent spate of bad news coming out of the housing industry, home pr… http://bit.ly/9drY63 #
- Alabama schools turn to bank loans to operate: Alabama schools have been having a rough time of it, and it only lo… http://bit.ly/cH2Olq #
- Stocks bounce back on upbeat consumer report: Stocks reversed course Tuesday morning as investors welcomed a bette… http://bit.ly/bbJqn3 #
- Consumer confidence rises in August: Americans calmed their nerves about the economy slightly in August, as a key … http://bit.ly/c52QIC #
- Problem bank list climbs to 829: The government's list of troubled banks hit its highest level since 1993 during t… http://bit.ly/c2mTd1 #
- Mexico's Telcel claims iPhone 4 antenna hardware fix in the works: An executive with Mexican carrier Telcel has su… http://bit.ly/9jKe1B #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29
Posted by mcigarster on Aug 29, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Inside the secret world of Trader Joe's: Apple's retail stores aren't the only place where lines form these days. … http://bit.ly/aQRTK9 #
- Stocks poised to edge higher: U.S. stocks were set to open higher Monday, though investors maintained a wary outlo… http://bit.ly/dxRKLH #
- What you get from a $14/hour overseas worker: I have always had trouble delegating. Even as a manager in corporate… http://bit.ly/bYmJUM #
- Bidding war between HP and Dell: Hewlett-Packard said Monday it has submitted a bid to acquire data-storage compan… http://bit.ly/bCJX3O #
- Apple's government Mac sales surge 200%, enterprise grows 50%: Apple's Mac sales to enterprise and government cust… http://bit.ly/cLVdDM #
- Stocks edge higher on deal talk: U.S. stocks headed higher Monday as talk about possible deals spurred optimism, b… http://bit.ly/9sa7rR #
- Five 'new normals' that really will stick: Whenever we go through a major change in our culture, it seems we have … http://bit.ly/9hfj0B #
- Acer exec says Apple's 'closed' iPad will drop to 20% market share: The chairman of PC maker Acer has predicted th… http://bit.ly/aWkwGV #
- The Big SUV's death rattle: Looking for bright spots in auto sales so far in 2010 is like hunting for diamonds in … http://bit.ly/9SjJrB #
- The latest real estate rip-off?: Would you be willing to pay the original builder a fee when you resell your home?… http://bit.ly/aweEQ7 #
- Credit card interest rates are through the roof: Credit card interest rates soared in the second quarter to a nine… http://bit.ly/9KJvWD #
- State tax hikes could go too far: Some U.S. states facing steep budget gaps have resorted to tax policies that cou… http://bit.ly/aFwVyp #
- Apple reseller slashes Mac prices to lowest seen all year: In a bid to capitalize on this year's back-to-school sh… http://bit.ly/avvosd #
- U.S. digs deeper into stalling Toyotas: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is upgrading its invest… http://bit.ly/9HXJ53 #
- Scammers steal from PayPal accounts through users of Apple's iTunes: A new scam takes advantage of an alleged secu… http://bit.ly/bvCknE #
- Apple filing shows touch-screen iMac with adjustable stand: A patent filing by Apple depicts an iMac that transiti… http://bit.ly/b26q8j #
- CigarsEtc.com MTSU police looking into Dasher money dispute: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee campus p… http://bit.ly/dgA8oU #
- Stocks headed for a weak start: U.S. stocks were headed for a lower start Tuesday, following declines in global ma… http://bit.ly/asLTkd #
- China Unicom to avoid iPhone 4 'antennagate' with its own free cases: When the iPhone 4 launches in China in Septe… http://bit.ly/cbLnPg #
- BlackBerry crumble: Why RIM is in trouble: In many businesses, it's not the worst thing in the world to be second … http://bit.ly/c5sroC #
- Apple announces iTunes U downloads top 300 million: Downloads for Apple's iTunes U service exceeded 300 million in… http://bit.ly/c4yAl8 #
- Bacon prices sizzle. Consumers feel the heat.: Bringing home the bacon is getting more expensive. http://bit.ly/crWD5P #
- Stocks tumble at the open: U.S. stocks slipped 1% at the start of trading Tuesday as global markets tumbled and in… http://bit.ly/bcgrxl #
- Existing home sales plunge 27%: Existing home sales fell sharply in July, declining for a third straight month, as… http://bit.ly/bim0t8 #
- Third-party iPad clamshell keyboard case revealed in FCC filing: A new third-party iPad peripheral coming soon to … http://bit.ly/aCWuxB #
- Recall fallout: FDA puts execs on notice: High-profile recalls are shining a spotlight on food and drug product sa… http://bit.ly/alT3Vy #
- CigarsEtc.com Vikings' Rice has hip surgery, may miss 8 games: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say recei… http://bit.ly/a4pNC6 #
- Sounds like a Prius down the street: Toyota said Tuesday it will begin selling a noise-making device for its popul… http://bit.ly/dCEZfd #
- 10-year yield nears 17-month low: Treasury yields continued to fall Tuesday, with the yield on the benchmark 10-ye… http://bit.ly/apFruj #
- CigarsEtc.com Bowden claims he was 'pushed out' by Florida State: NEW YORK (AP) Bobby Bowden tells The Associated … http://bit.ly/c6v2fH #
- CigarsEtc.com Rondo withdraws from Team USA: ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The U.S. national basketball team finalized it… http://bit.ly/clZRuU #
- Global economy going nowhere fast: So much for merger mania getting investors excited. http://bit.ly/c3j50z #
- CigarsEtc.com Ochocinco fined $25K for timing of Twitter use: CINCINNATI (AP) — The National Football League has … http://bit.ly/d6NEC0 #
- CigarsEtc.com Bills' Gailey criticizes fans for heckling Edwards: PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Chan… http://bit.ly/b1V2bR #
- CigarsEtc.com Lambert returns to New Mexico after suspension: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico women's soccer … http://bit.ly/bLuF9I #
- More employers mandate 401(k) enrollment: More employers are mandating enrollment in 401(k) retirement plans, a re… http://bit.ly/cF4M5q #
- Apple negotiating 99 cent TV show rentals ahead of new iTV – report: A new report alleges that Apple is in negotia… http://bit.ly/8XWmPB #
- The teacher who spends $1,000 on her kids: Vicky Halm spends a $1,000 a year out of her own pocket to equip her Br… http://bit.ly/dxzkEP #
- CigarsEtc.com Doctors clear Yao for return: HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is confident he'll be … http://bit.ly/8ZiGw3 #
- CigarsEtc.com McNabb to miss next game with sprained ankle: ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins quarterback D… http://bit.ly/bp95R9 #
- J&J warned over illegal hip, knee device sales: The Food and Drug Administration has hit another Johnson & Johnson… http://bit.ly/dCIeCG #
- CigarsEtc.com Damon staying with Tigers: DETROIT (AP) — Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit. http://bit.ly/bSb9T6 #
- Apple releases Mac OS X security update to patch PDF exploit: Apple released a Mac OS X security update Tuesday th… http://bit.ly/d0lD6U #
- Microsoft heavily promotes Bing search through iPhone apps: Using free sponsored apps, Microsoft has been aggressi… http://bit.ly/af6sRk #
- Survey shows 26% of mobile workers plan to get an iPad: Over a quarter of mobile employees plan to purchase or rec… http://bit.ly/aUsYHS #
- Survey shows 26% of mobile workers plan to get an iPad: Over a quarter of mobile employees plan to purchase or rec… http://bit.ly/aloDM1 #
- Stocks poised for weak open: Stocks were set for a slightly lower open Wednesday, as investors remained wary ahead… http://bit.ly/aQqTn2 #
- Dick Fuld in exile: Ever since Lehman Brothers imploded and filed for the largest bankruptcy in history nearly two… http://bit.ly/9RceOe #
- Alleged next-gen iPod touch front panel compared with iPhone 4: An LCD and digitizer alleged to be from Apple's up… http://bit.ly/dypxgw #
- Toll Brothers: First profit in 3 years: Homebuilder Toll Brothers made a profit last quarter — its first in three… http://bit.ly/aMZhnl #
- New home sales drop 12.4% to record low: New home sales unexpectedly fell in July to the lowest level on record as… http://bit.ly/cMZoEg #
- Yields on U.S. debt continue to drop: Treasury yields declined Wednesday as weak housing data continued to boost d… http://bit.ly/bTLm8I #
- Steve Jobs isn't conviced new Apple TV will be a mainstream hit: Chief Executive Steve Jobs reportedly does not ex… http://bit.ly/aeTYxs #
- SEC gives shareholders power to nominate directors: The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted to m… http://bit.ly/c4ldwf #
- Apple sends out invitations for Sept. 1 'special event': Apple on Wednesday invited members of the media to its an… http://bit.ly/d2EYmr #
- Co-chair of Obama debt panel under fire for remarks: An advocacy group is calling for the ouster of former Sen. Al… http://bit.ly/aVgr4y #
- Piper: Sept. iPod, iTV announcements likely to boost Apple shares: With Apple's annual media-centric keynote now s… http://bit.ly/ahqd1b #
- Ford Fiesta earns top safety award: The new Ford Fiesta was chosen as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute… http://bit.ly/bWuXWv #
- Wal-Mart asks Supreme Court to halt discrimination suit: Wal-Mart has asked the Supreme Court to stop a massive ge… http://bit.ly/aMjyS5 #
- Quest for the perfect credit score: A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyein… http://bit.ly/cgOsB5 #
- Jobless claims slide more than expected: The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell more than… http://bit.ly/czcrMI #
- Apple and Google prepare for mobile ad war: The mobile advertising business is puny. But don't tell that to Google… http://bit.ly/d4n1YI #
- Apple looking to improve video quality with advanced sensors: Apple could improve the quality enhancement features… http://bit.ly/bNotr7 #
- Dell outbids HP for storage company 3PAR: Storage company 3PAR said Thursday it has accepted Dell's revised offer … http://bit.ly/cNBvEj #
- Ford to expand presence in Asia: Ford Motor Co. announced on Thursday that it will ramp up its presence in the fas… http://bit.ly/agYd6B #
- Retirement: What's your magic number?: Question: Everyone talks about 'the number,' but what does it tell you? — … http://bit.ly/c0T6NA #
- Smaller iPod nano without click wheel could be unveiled at Apple event: Rumors of a "significant redesign" of Appl… http://bit.ly/96GheS #
- Facebook sues start-up for using 'book' in name: Facebook is suing start-up site Teachbook.com for using the word … http://bit.ly/bSbp4f #
- Say goodbye to the McMansion: The American home is shrinking. Toll the bell for the McMansion. http://bit.ly/alIUwM #
- Stocks sputter as recovery worries return: Stocks erased earlier gains Thursday as worries about a slowing economy… http://bit.ly/cpUT7o #
- CDMA inventor Qualcomm seeks 'iPhone developer guru': Qualcomm, which has long been rumored to supply a CDMA chips… http://bit.ly/8YJRzL #
- Fewer mortgages are in default: Fewer mortgage borrowers are delinquent on their loan payments, according to the l… http://bit.ly/d4FgCT #
- Economy slowing to a crawl — or a halt?: The economy is losing momentum. You know it. I know it. Federal Reserve … http://bit.ly/9zHfpu #
- Apple seeds third Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta with one known issue: Apple on Thursday seeded with developers the third be… http://bit.ly/dBzgEe #
- Oil: 'We've already priced in the bad news': Oil plummeted to $70 a barrel earlier this week after a raft of negat… http://bit.ly/99uYaq #
- FCC appeals indecency rule strike-down: The Federal Communications Commission asked a Federal appeals court to rec… http://bit.ly/a7rGe3 #
- Netflix releases iPhone app, stock jumps: Netflix unveiled its long-awaited app for the iPhone on Thursday, sendin… http://bit.ly/ctWOqv #
- Garmin recalls 1.25 million GPS units for fire hazard: Garmin is recalling 1.25 million GPS devices, most of which… http://bit.ly/b2gNJN #
- Apple firmware update tackles MacBook Pro freezes: Apple on Thursday released an EFI firmware update for 15-inch a… http://bit.ly/c5wB9J #
- Microsoft to spend over $500m to catch up to iPhone, Android: Marketing costs for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 laun… http://bit.ly/9nGjEY #
- Stock set for gains ahead of GDP: U.S. stock futures edged up Friday as investors awaited the government's revised… http://bit.ly/94DbK2 #
- Obama's $250,000 mistake: President Obama's tax reform task force will deliver its long-overdue report on Friday o… http://bit.ly/9AQXFh #
- Dell matches HP bid to win 3PAR: Dell hiked its bid for data-storage firm 3PAR early Friday, matching rival Hewlet… http://bit.ly/dqeFH7 #
- GDP report: Sharp slowdown in economic growth: The U.S. economy sputtered to a near stop in the second quarter, ac… http://bit.ly/aN8C8N #
- Remodeling your home? Get online: Home improvement is one of the fastest-growing segments of e-commerce. But the c… http://bit.ly/aUFMdA #
- Fed ready to take 'unconventional measures': Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke bluntly acknowledged that the U… http://bit.ly/8XO1YG #
- Energy use is way down – but wind surges: Energy use in the United States fell nearly 5% last year, marking the la… http://bit.ly/d9×8yd #
- Facebook is trying to trademark 'Face': Facebook, which has gone after sites with the word "book" in their names, … http://bit.ly/atinGO #
- Stocks spike, falter, resume rally: Stocks rallied Friday as investors focused on a slightly better-than-expected … http://bit.ly/9Smrv8 #
- Housing's new nightmare: In another ominous sign for the economy, the number of people falling behind on their mor… http://bit.ly/aldzvq #
- USA Today cuts 9% of staff: USA Today announced Friday that it is laying off 9% of its workforce and shaking up it… http://bit.ly/9EhPaX #
- Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sues Apple over patents: Multi-billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has… http://bit.ly/9xkmyJ #
- Microsoft co-founder sues Apple, Google over patents: Microsoft's co-founder Paul Allen is suing Apple and Google,… http://bit.ly/cANkeQ #
- Are Americans de-banking?: The financial crisis that destroyed some of the world's biggest banks and sent others t… http://bit.ly/9iBsCZ #
- Apple's shrunken 6th-gen iPod nano to retain 30-pin dock connector: Apple is poised to introduce a radically redes… http://bit.ly/b2kQzh #
- USA Today plans 'radical' overhaul to focus on devices like iPad: In a drastic shake-up, USA Today is restructurin… http://bit.ly/ccoLtU #
- United and Continental deal cleared for take off: The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that it has closed an in… http://bit.ly/dise4b #
- CigarsEtc.com SMU's Jones gets contract extension through 2014: DALLAS (AP) — SMU coach June Jones has received a… http://bit.ly/cvEagh #
- Apple's iPad order shipping times improve to 24 hours: After struggling to meet consumer demand for the iPad since… http://bit.ly/akQsy6 #
- Wall Street: A 'huge' week ahead: It may be the end of August, but the summer doldrums aren't over yet. http://bit.ly/aCHXpV #
- 3PAR bidding war: Are Dell and HP crazy?: Hewlett-Packard and Dell's intense bidding war for the little-known 3PAR… http://bit.ly/baDfwG #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22
Posted by mcigarster on Aug 22, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- WSJ: Apple's tight control of iAds frustrates advertisers: A new report alleges that Apple's fledgling mobile adve… http://bit.ly/dmzBkT #
- CigarsEtc.com Freshman Knight scores 31 in UK hoops exhibition: WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) Kentucky coach John Calipari… http://bit.ly/cDnKH1 #
- Stocks poised for a weak start: Stocks were poised for a slightly weaker start, as investors digested data that sh… http://bit.ly/csOFNU #
- Anticipated Apple TV update seen as stepping stone for connected HDTV: Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV … http://bit.ly/csyyRg #
- New Apple Support Communities social network to replace Discussions: Apple has teased a forthcoming "major upgrade… http://bit.ly/cYrfqT #
- Lowe's shares rally after results: Lowe's Cos. shares gained 2.5% in premarket trading Monday after the home impro… http://bit.ly/c6VTnD #
- China marches towards world's No. 2 economy: China is on track to overtake Japan as the world's second-largest eco… http://bit.ly/a6luSF #
- Latest Apple hire could signal NFC capabilities in future iPhones: More evidence that Apple is interested in addin… http://bit.ly/b4UeWO #
- Intel buys Texas Instruments' cable modem unit: Intel will buy Texas Instruments' cable modem product line, the co… http://bit.ly/arQ6uo #
- Stocks swing upward: Stocks turned higher Monday, paring back earlier losses as investors shrugged off weaker-than… http://bit.ly/c9To32 #
- Treasury yields sink to 17-month lows: Treasury yields dropped to 17-month lows Monday as fears about the global e… http://bit.ly/ald8f8 #
- Bonds: Nobody wants to fight the Fed: The global economy is clearly cooling. But is this just a minor hiccup on th… http://bit.ly/9Mbwi8 #
- Fed to protect consumers from abusive mortgages: The Federal Reserve Board issued new rules Monday to protect cons… http://bit.ly/bKqMJr #
- Can't find a job, college grad? National Park Service is hiring: There is at least one bright spot amid this other… http://bit.ly/axUGk3 #
- New York's No. 1 in home closing costs: If you're getting a mortgage in New York, bring a fat checkbook to the clo… http://bit.ly/bAsmOI #
- Apple's strong Q4 2010 guidance could be conservative: Apple guided revenue for the September quarter 6 percent ab… http://bit.ly/blTZXr #
- CigarsEtc.com Mets' K-Rod headed for surgery on thumb ligament: HOUSTON (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez ha… http://bit.ly/buvwQJ #
- Apple supply manager pleads not guilty $1M+ in kickbacks: A global supply manager for Apple accused of accepting m… http://bit.ly/cgDIaU #
- CigarsEtc.com 49ers trade disgruntled DT Balmer to Seahawks: SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Kentwan… http://bit.ly/dyH79h #
- CigarsEtc.com Mets consider trying to void Rodriguez's contract: The Mets are looking into the possibility of void… http://bit.ly/ccgSLQ #
- Apple $400: A look at Apple's fundamentals, Part II: In Part I of this series, AppleInsider contributor and indepe… http://bit.ly/a5WUcX #
- CigarsEtc.com Execs expect top picks to sign: Bryce Harper, the homer-hitting 17-year-old from Las Vegas, is said … http://bit.ly/9M9qmC #
- Barclays pays $298 million to settle criminal case: Barclays Bank agreed Monday to pay $298 million to settle crim… http://bit.ly/dBSf6r #
- CigarsEtc.com Nationals, top pick Harper agree to deal: Power prodigy and No. 1 overall draft choice Bryce Harper … http://bit.ly/cf5gr6 #
- Apple set to launch iPhone 4 in China early next month: Apple will launch iPhone 4 in China in the first part of S… http://bit.ly/dil1lj #
- CigarsEtc.com Pirates agree with No. 2 overall pick Taillon: Jameson Taillon, the No. 2 overall pick in the first … http://bit.ly/aUWjeK #
- Stocks set for early gains: U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday, ahead of financial results from retail behemoth… http://bit.ly/9aBGu7 #
- Wal-Mart earnings rise; retailer boosts forecast: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a slightly better-than-expected se… http://bit.ly/9KPB8f #
- New home construction rises, but outlook weakens: New home construction ticked higher in July, but indications of … http://bit.ly/agvv26 #
- Stocks advance at opening bell: U.S. stocks rose early Tuesday as investors sifted through a slew of mixed economi… http://bit.ly/b5MTWY #
- Cancer costs the world nearly $1 trillion: Cancer researchers announced Tuesday that cancer costs the global econo… http://bit.ly/drsOlV #
- The age of no more tears investing: Investors lined up around the block last week to get a piece of Johnson & John… http://bit.ly/cybwXS #
- Charities reeling from the recession: Charitable organizations have been hit hard by the weak economy. http://bit.ly/aqnBzI #
- Pink Floyd albums removed from iTunes after record contract expires: Numerous albums from legendary rock band Pink… http://bit.ly/ajqAVa #
- Fertilizer giant rejects $38.6 billion takeover bid: Potash Corporation, the world's largest fertilizer producer, … http://bit.ly/cuaCwG #
- JetBlue brings back all-you-can-fly deal: JetBlue is reviving its unlimited travel deal, which for one month allow… http://bit.ly/aNzDJz #
- BlackBerry Torch already selling for half-off: The BlackBerry Torch isn't setting the smartphone world ablaze. http://bit.ly/cR0djs #
- CigarsEtc.com What to do about Carmelo? Nuggets weigh all their options: DENVER (AP) — Just how much longer will … http://bit.ly/9QAjYM #
- Apple releases Snow Leopard Graphics Update for Mac OS X 10.6: Apple on Tuesday released Snow Leopard Graphics Upd… http://bit.ly/aeJzri #
- What are America's investing legends buying?: Whether it has been investing in gun manufacturers and energy compan… http://bit.ly/9V4kxu #
- Google TV facing resistance from studios: Google's effort to launch Android-based set top boxes by the end of the … http://bit.ly/bHRiOA #
- Higher taxes for the rich: What they'll pay: If you're a wealthy American, you've probably heard that your tax bil… http://bit.ly/bgny4d #
- HBO to offer streaming video to subscribers via Apple's iPad: Premium cable network HBO has announced its intentio… http://bit.ly/9OgwxF #
- Hostile $38.6 billion bid for fertilizer maker: Mining giant BHP Billiton said Wednesday that it would take its $3… http://bit.ly/cqB39Q #
- Dell shareholders show disdain for CEO: One quarter of Dell shareholders showed their disdain for Michael Dell, fo… http://bit.ly/9EruOl #
- American Apparel's future in jeopardy: Casual clothing chain American Apparel, suffering a steep sales slump and m… http://bit.ly/cLoG8P #
- Hello, I'm a jailbreaker: Actor Justin Long demos hacked iPhone: Actor Justin Long, who played the role of "Mac" i… http://bit.ly/blp8jD #
- The rich are suckers, too: Call it an unintended side-benefit of the Great Recession. At least the adjustment peri… http://bit.ly/9CBvru #
- 22 cities in danger of a double-dip recession: The chance of a national double-dip recession is hotly debated amid… http://bit.ly/a3HwCp #
- Stocks take a step back: U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as cautious investors held back after the previous day's rally. http://bit.ly/aN6xhw #
- Pegatron suspends exec linked to anti-Apple kickback scam: Pegatron has spoken out once again on its company's rol… http://bit.ly/bw21LF #
- American Apparel shares plummet another 17%: Shares of American Apparel plummeted another 17% Wednesday, on top of… http://bit.ly/cqK1el #
- Apple director Shoemaker developed 'fart,' 'wiz' apps for iPhone: Phillip Shoemaker, the director of Apple's App S… http://bit.ly/cuO8ff #
- To beat traffic China may roll over cars: Struggling under mounting congestion problems and facing an explosion in… http://bit.ly/aDpqdz #
- Microsoft demonstrates compatibility features in Office 2011 for Mac: Microsoft on Wednesday released a new video … http://bit.ly/aCWrP0 #
- American Airlines adds another fee!: American Airlines has discovered a new way to charge passengers for something… http://bit.ly/9uouW7 #
- GM files to sell shares to the public: General Motors filed registration documents Wednesday to sell shares to the… http://bit.ly/cRp9VZ #
- SEC sues New Jersey for fraud: The State of New Jersey agreed to settle fraud charges brought by the Securities an… http://bit.ly/aNGRJF #
- CigarsEtc.com Braves acquire Lee from Cubs: ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves bulked up for the playoff race Wedn… http://bit.ly/afB3oq #
- South Korean iPhone 4 preorders hit 130K in first 13 hours: Preorders for the iPhone 4 in South Korea were so over… http://bit.ly/cDF1AI #
- Johnson & Johnson CEO maps quality shake up: Johnson & Johnson is restructuring its manufacturing hierarchy and cr… http://bit.ly/aI2Hdc #
- CigarsEtc.com Favre says shot at Super Bowl brought him back to Vikings: EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — As far as Bre… http://bit.ly/bA94OR #
- Verizon will stream live FiOS TV over home Wi-Fi to Apple's iPad: An upcoming iPad app from Verizon will enable su… http://bit.ly/dvoXtV #
- Facebook adding new Places feature to iPhone app: Facebook unveiled a location-based services feature called Place… http://bit.ly/9HRqw7 #
- UK Police bust global iPhone crime ring: City of London detectives have arrested 9 suspected members of a fraud co… http://bit.ly/dlVkrV #
- CigarsEtc.com Blount caps night practice by punching teammate: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This punch won't be so cos… http://bit.ly/cCO6Ow #
- CigarsEtc.com Fresno State, Nevada accept invites to join MWC: SALT LAKE CITY(AP) — The Mountain West is growing,… http://bit.ly/aOVSuv #
- Long-term debt: The real problem: Starting next month, lawmakers will argue until they are hoarse over what to do … http://bit.ly/cRVrCi #
- 3,700 Zooper strollers recalled for latch failure: About 3,700 Zooper strollers have been recalled for a frame lat… http://bit.ly/aT7zXA #
- Stop worrying about a double dip: The great debate on Wall Street is whether the recovery that spurred stock price… http://bit.ly/awEb7b #
- Future iPhones, iPads could recognize, adjust for individual users: Relying on a user's picture or the sound of th… http://bit.ly/9vWoWu #
- Stocks set to fall after weak jobs data: Stocks were set to open lower Thursday after a weekly government report s… http://bit.ly/dD9GVv #
- Jobless claims lurch to 500,000: A government report Thursday brought bad news for workers and the economy: The nu… http://bit.ly/ca1J8q #
- Stocks slip after weak jobs data: Stocks fell at the opening bell Thursday after a weekly government report showed… http://bit.ly/csaQn0 #
- Appeal to block demolition of Steve Jobs' mansion dropped: Preservationists who for years have fought Apple Chief … http://bit.ly/9Ink2D #
- What your kids learned from the crash: Recently I asked my 20-year-old daughter what she had learned about money d… http://bit.ly/a5JUwd #
- Will the next pop be the bond bubble bursting?: Question: I'm within five years of retirement and currently have a… http://bit.ly/a5xE4o #
- Can microfinance be both moral and profitable?: There's a debate brewing in the world of do-gooder banking, pittin… http://bit.ly/dm9bOn #
- CBO offers mixed take on tax cuts, stimulus: The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday offered economic projecti… http://bit.ly/cGD5Kd #
- CigarsEtc.com Tebow misses practice again; home debut in question: ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Tim Tebow is missing h… http://bit.ly/bYZaLz #
- CigarsEtc.com Jets' Ryan speaks 'man-to-man' with Dungy: CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Rex Ryan smoothed things over with… http://bit.ly/9Z9S5X #
- Apple testing iOS 4.1 alongside next-gen iPod touch, iPad and 'unknown' product: Apple is internally testing the f… http://bit.ly/daGURg #
- Apple, magazine publishers reach deal for subscriptions on iPad: People became the first print magazine to offer s… http://bit.ly/caERfg #
- BP accused of stonewalling by drilling partner: Transocean, the company that owned the ill-fated drilling rig in t… http://bit.ly/9gZ1ir #
- Sales taxes are highest in …: Tennessee has the highest combined state and average local sales tax rate of any U… http://bit.ly/doqluw #
- Apple now shipping Mac Pro desktop preorders: Customers who ordered Apple's latest Mac Pro desktop with up to 12 p… http://bit.ly/9hqY4O #
- Feeling flush: Virginia's budget surplus doubles: Most states were forced to slash expenses to end the year with a… http://bit.ly/dCohJx #
- Dell earnings top estimates: Corporate clients' demand for information technology helped drive Dell's sales and pr… http://bit.ly/cYklLA #
- Another Hyundai exec jumps to GM: Chris Perry was just named head of marketing for Hyundai last May, but he's alre… http://bit.ly/a4Bgpf #
- HP reports sales lift, stays mum on CEO: As expected, Hewlett-Packard reported quarterly earnings and sales on Thu… http://bit.ly/cT60dF #
- What's missing for back-to-school? 135,000 teachers: More children are crowding into classrooms in Modesto, Calif…. http://bit.ly/c3iOfp #
- Stocks set for lower start: U.S. stocks were set for a lower start Friday as investors continued to fret about the… http://bit.ly/d7ieLq #
- Fastest-Growing's rising stars: If you're looking for the future of American business, our annual list of the 100 … http://bit.ly/aJHGSk #
- Apple partner Foxconn boosts 'entertainment' time to curb suicides: Apple's overseas manufacturing partner has ins… http://bit.ly/dqaq8Q #
- Stocks slip at opening bell: U.S. stocks opened lower Friday as investors continue to brace for a slower economic … http://bit.ly/bFqaKC #
- Gold is glittering again. But why?: Night, night. Sleep tight. Don't let the gold bugs bite. http://bit.ly/bjcDjF #
- Unemployment rates rise in 14 states: State unemployment took a negative turn in July, with more states posting ri… http://bit.ly/bA0CX2 #
- Inside Apple's iOS 4.1 update: proximity sensor fix, GameCenter, more: The forthcoming iOS 4.1 software update wil… http://bit.ly/arq7Bc #
- Young and strapped for cash: If you're in your 20s and 30s and feel cash-strapped, you're not alone. Between stude… http://bit.ly/9arxDu #
- LG exec proclaims upcoming LG tablet "better than the iPad": In an interview, an LG vice president announced that … http://bit.ly/c6oWBR #
- CigarsEtc.com Serena Williams withdraws from US Open: NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams withdrew from the U.S. Open… http://bit.ly/9UozgU #
- CigarsEtc.com Dutch teen sets sail in secrecy on solo world trip: PORTIMAO, Portugal (AP) — A 14-year-old Dutch s… http://bit.ly/90IYg3 #
- CigarsEtc.com 2009 champ del Potro withdraws from U.S. Open: NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Juan Martin del P… http://bit.ly/aTvcJk #
- CigarsEtc.com U.S. overcomes rocky start, knocks off Lithuania: MADRID (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 15 points and t… http://bit.ly/a0Vf9j #
- Millennial: Apple's iPhone displays 55% of smartphone ads: Millennial Media, the largest independent mobile advert… http://bit.ly/9MobQE #
- CigarsEtc.com Lochte takes sixth gold medal at Pan Pacific meet: IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Lochte earned his six… http://bit.ly/diwtOl #
- Stocks in for summer slip 'n' slide: Stocks are likely to face another choppy, downtrodden week, but that's no big… http://bit.ly/9XkGc2 #
- New credit card restrictions take effect: New rules designed to protect credit card users from "unreasonable late … http://bit.ly/aJvSxU #
- Digg founder says Apple iTV launch in September will 'change everything': Kevin Rose, founder of Digg, has heard f… http://bit.ly/aJ2On0 #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15
Posted by mcigarster on Aug 15, 2010 in Twitter Updates
- Actress Jodie Fisher at center of HP harassment claim: The woman whose sexual harassment claim led to HP CEO Mark … http://bit.ly/ctIzaX #
- CigarsEtc.com Falcons WR Jenkins out 4-6 weeks with shoulder injury: FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons w… http://bit.ly/cih0nM #
- How rich is rich?: How much money do you need to feel rich? http://bit.ly/bNfeXS #
- Stocks set to open higher: U.S. stocks were set to open higher Monday as investors remained focused on the economi… http://bit.ly/bJ0t5h #
- Papermaster's Apple exit a result of falling out with Steve Jobs: Mark Papermaster's departure from Apple is said … http://bit.ly/bVEIO7 #
- The $2.5 trillion slush fund: Maya MacGuineas is president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and d… http://bit.ly/aAS3lu #
- CDMA iPhone, AMD-powered Apple TV with iOS, 7-inch iPad rumored: Overseas component suppliers have started rumors … http://bit.ly/dag4ZV #
- Chrysler continues to run loss: Chrysler, the U.S.-based automaker acquired by Fiat, announced Monday that it cont… http://bit.ly/a9TO5K #
- CEO shake up at Time Inc.: Ann Moore, the chief executive of the world's largest magazine publisher Time Inc. is r… http://bit.ly/acZs55 #
- Stocks drift higher ahead of Fed: Stocks rose slightly Monday as investors remained focused on the economic outloo… http://bit.ly/ae7pCh #
- 3 cheap ways to make your old kitchen feel new: Shelved plans for that $50,000 kitchen remodeling until the econom… http://bit.ly/c0F2Lw #
- Apple obtains exclusive rights to custom, super-durable metal alloy: Apple has entered into an exclusive agreement… http://bit.ly/9LsNP7 #
- Employers' wacky interview questions: Dear Annie: I've been lucky enough to get several job interviews in the past… http://bit.ly/aSes3u #
- CigarsEtc.com Texans' Cushing blames positive test on overtraining: HOUSTON (AP) — Suspended Houston Texans lineb… http://bit.ly/dDbHqe #
- Honda recalls 383,000 cars for rollaway danger: Honda on Monday announced the recall of 383,000 older-model Accord… http://bit.ly/c7a9pV #
- Google and Verizon: Consumers control Internet: Google and Verizon unveiled a joint policy proposal for an open In… http://bit.ly/aoLp7T #
- CigarsEtc.com Bottom-dwelling Mariners fire manager Wakamatsu: SEATTLE (AP) — The last-place Seattle Mariners hav… http://bit.ly/9iKItI #
- Microsoft site attempts to discourage PC users from switching to Mac: Microsoft has launched a new website that te… http://bit.ly/9liES6 #
- Raise taxes now — the elders of the economy say so: First it was Greenspan. Now one by one other elders of the ec… http://bit.ly/bP8vQm #
- CigarsEtc.com Arbitrator rules in favor of NHL, voids Kovalchuk deal: (SI.com) — Arbitrator Richard Bloch has rul… http://bit.ly/92Cyav #
- CigarsEtc.com Arbiter rules for NHL in voiding Kovalchuk deal: NEW YORK (AP) — Ilya Kovalchuk is back on the free… http://bit.ly/c1P41r #
- CigarsEtc.com Jets owner not optimistic about Revis signing before Week 1: CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — It appears Darre… http://bit.ly/bCNAbv #
- Stocks poised to pull back: U.S. stocks were poised to fall Tuesday, as investors eyed a drop in overseas markets … http://bit.ly/cVj8xQ #
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- Ouster of HP CEO compared to when 'idiots' at Apple fired Steve Jobs: Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison this we… http://bit.ly/9Gnds5 #
- Census Bureau returns $1.6B of its operational budget: The U.S. Census Bureau is giving back almost a quarter of t… http://bit.ly/aANb3i #
- Dow in triple-digit sell-off ahead of Fed: Stocks turned sharply lower Tuesday, following a weak report on U.S. pr… http://bit.ly/cpJrzb #
- Apple offers volume educational discounts for App Store purchases: Apple this week announced the App Store Volume … http://bit.ly/95Koyi #
- Verizon unveils Droid 2, retires hot-selling Droid: Verizon Wireless on Tuesday unveiled the Motorola Droid 2, the… http://bit.ly/9Z2Hxt #
- McDonald's liquid profits: McDonald's performance over the past couple of years is often characterized as a classi… http://bit.ly/bgyeXR #
- It's official: We're all burnt out: Feeling a little more tired after a long day of work lately? Join the club. http://bit.ly/crfQUA #
- Johnny Carson's $156 million gift to charity: Johnny Carson, the one-time king of late night television, has left … http://bit.ly/cpXH3z #
- Fed decision: Recovery losing steam: The U.S. economic recovery is weakening, the Federal Reserve warned at the co… http://bit.ly/9h7AKV #
- House gives needy states $26 billion for Medicaid, teachers: Cash-strapped states are one signature away from gett… http://bit.ly/cYTnaT #
- Walt Disney's profit soars 40%: Walt Disney Co. posted third quarter results Tuesday that topped Wall Street's exp… http://bit.ly/9vpRbR #
- Treasurys rise after Fed: Prices for U.S. Treasurys gained Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced plans to re… http://bit.ly/bogWxO #
- Dell announces Streak tablet phone US launch on Friday: Dell's latest touchscreen tablet-cum-smartphone will take … http://bit.ly/aPkZtg #
- Hardware acceleration added to Flash Player 10.1 for Mac: Adobe has released a new version of its Flash Player for… http://bit.ly/dliO7z #
- Stocks set to sink: U.S. stocks were headed for a sharply lower open Wednesday, after reports of slower growth in … http://bit.ly/9oYxdi #
- Apple agrees to replace overheating first-gen iPod nanos in Japan: Apple announced this week that it will address … http://bit.ly/9R5WoH #
- Dollar hits 15-year low against yen: The dollar fell to a 15-year low against the Japanese yen Wednesday, as inves… http://bit.ly/aYtbh8 #
- Online dating service finds iPhone owners have more sex partners: Owners of Apple's iPhone on average have more se… http://bit.ly/acMZ8J #
- 'Fear factor' drives stocks lower: Stocks slid Wednesday after a wider U.S. trade gap and downbeat foreign data ca… http://bit.ly/bi4yiX #
- Beware the VAT: Why the consumption tax is possible: Last Saturday, I got a crackling cell phone call from Republi… http://bit.ly/bpctXX #
- Toyota probe finds no new problems – so far: It's still early, but a government investigation into Toyota accelera… http://bit.ly/dgh3Gi #
- Amazon could build smartphones, MP3 players to compete with Apple: In addition to building the Kindle e-reader, Am… http://bit.ly/bEmtFO #
- Is this finally the economic collapse?: The Great Depression. Wall Street in 1987. Japan in 1997. Points of econom… http://bit.ly/9HZUWN #
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- The Fed ate my savings!: If you are a responsible saver, the Federal Reserve isn't doing you any favors. http://bit.ly/dzrVtI #
- Apple releases iOS 4.0.2, 3.2.2 with fix for PDF exploit: Apple on Wednesday patched a PDF exploit found in its mo… http://bit.ly/bYtaqY #
- A detailed look at Apple's September quarter: As the market continues to fully digest Apples recently reported fi… http://bit.ly/dugJBz #
- Apple's iPod refresh pegged for for mid-September – rumor: While Apple's still-unannounced iPod-centric keynote is… http://bit.ly/b286bO #
- Next Apple TV to be renamed iTV, drop 1080p, gain apps – rumor: A new report says the next update to Apple TV will… http://bit.ly/9w0Tfh #
- Cisco profit up 79%, but sales miss estimates: Cisco Systems Inc. posted a 79% jump in quarterly profit Wednesday,… http://bit.ly/aQlsME #
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- CigarsEtc.com Sixers tab ex-Nets boss Thorn as new president: Former New Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn has reach… http://bit.ly/9ZFlEB #
- CigarsEtc.com Police: K-Rod arrested for attacking father-in-law: NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets reliever Francisc… http://bit.ly/bGxQz9 #
- CigarsEtc.com Four-team trade sends Collison to Pacers, Ariza to Hornets: INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Larry Bird always s… http://bit.ly/aCTMRT #
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- iPhone 4 remains sold out at half of Apple US retail stores: The iPhone 4 remains in limited stock at Apple's U.S…. http://bit.ly/cY1ZG8 #
- Jobless claims jump to 5-month high: The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance rose to the highes… http://bit.ly/ahv8bT #
- GM profit clears way for stock sale: General Motors posted its second straight profitable quarter Thursday, helpin… http://bit.ly/bQaIgk #
- Apple invention would create custom comic book from game experiences: After a user completes a video game, their u… http://bit.ly/9dVAdr #
- A surprise tax cut for the (almost) rich: Worried about your taxes going up next year? They might for some high ea… http://bit.ly/biOB1V #
- The preventative medicine problem: nobody wants it: The health care system in America has been set up, thanks to d… http://bit.ly/cnQnbj #
- GM getting a new CEO – again: General Motors is getting its fourth CEO in just under 18 months, as the company ann… http://bit.ly/bxxgbj #
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- Stocks pare early losses: Stocks fell Thursday in a continuation of the previous day's retreat, as investors diges… http://bit.ly/cD4Zfe #
- CigarsEtc.com Cueto suspended seven games: NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspende… http://bit.ly/bO1gg6 #
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- Indian travel site jumps 75% in IPO: Shares of MakeMyTrip Ltd. soared 75% on Thursday as the Indian travel agency … http://bit.ly/c2T9Ev #
- Droid 2 and BlackBerry Torch: The anti-iPhone launches: The Motorola Droid 2 and the BlackBerry Torch went on sale… http://bit.ly/abFzzN #
- Advertisers, developers say Apple's iAd blows away competing ads: Users who viewed Nissan's Leaf electric car Appl… http://bit.ly/cbKtQ4 #
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- BP pays $50 million to settle safety citations: Federal regulators said Thursday that BP will pay a record $50.6 m… http://bit.ly/das83M #
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- Dell accused of defying court order: Dell Inc, has been accused of refusing to comply with court orders to reveal … http://bit.ly/bVNkTx #
- Retail sales rebound in July: After two months of declines, retail sales rebounded in July, the government said Friday. http://bit.ly/a8f6LE #
- VPN capabilities of iPhone, iPad targeted in patent suit against Apple: Apple, along with a handful of other compa… http://bit.ly/cNb0my #
- Don't blame the consumer: Consumers drive more than two-thirds of the nation's economy, and with growth hard to sp… http://bit.ly/cLFSBP #
- Stocks turn mixed: Stocks were under pressure, turning mixed early Friday after three consecutive days of declines… http://bit.ly/98VjK5 #
- IBM snaps up analytics firm for whopping 120% premium: IBM agreed Friday to purchase software firm Unica for $480 … http://bit.ly/9fm2Vc #
- Popular iPhone camera app pulled over 'Easter egg' shutter button: Camera+, a popular iPhone application, was pull… http://bit.ly/98HDRt #
- Banker bonuses expected to edge higher: Bonus payments across the financial services industry are expected to rise… http://bit.ly/aZinY7 #
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- Epic smackdown looms in Google vs. Oracle: Stuck between maintaining an unsettling status quo or causing a damagin… http://bit.ly/957OQu #
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