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 #