Herald ScotlandFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:02AMGovanites don’t have to look too far to find examples of local icons, as Alex Ferguson or even Rab C Nesbitt could testify.
S.Korea to probe huge online data leakFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:57AMSouth Korea said Friday it would launch a probe into security systems of major retailer Shinsegae and 24 other companies after private data on some 20 million customers was leaked.
Instant Ads Set the Pace on the WebFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:46AMSTEPHANIE CLIFFORD Companies like Google, Yahoo and Microsoft let advertisers buy ads in the milliseconds between the time someone enters a site's Web address and the moment the page appears.
People trafficking case in courtFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:41AMSix Shropshire men have appeared in court accused of trafficking people for sexual exploitation.
Google feature captures unusual shotsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:34AMAn unfortunate motorist who parked illegally outside Preston police station is among those to have been captured on camera by a new internet mapping service.
Web Connectivity a Bigger Deal for HDTV Than 3DFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:20AMIs 3D television the next big thing in consumer tech? Splashy, flashy, and (virtually) in your face, 3D TV is getting a mega-promotional boost by its backers, including Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony, all of whom hope you'll be so bowled over by 3D's visual splendor that you won't mind paying a few thousand bucks for the 3D-at-home experience.
Job loss leads to home-based careerFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:14AMThis is the sixth in a series of articles showing the impact of the nation's job crisis on the people of the North Country. Tomorrow: Loss of Georgia-Pacific job puts local man behind a desk at college.
Marshall women's team eliminatedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:46PMTULSA, Okla. — UCF ousted Marshall from the Conference USA women’s basketball tournament Monday afternoon, 59-57, in overtime.
Domestic and Korean Automakers Find Opportunities in the Mid-Winter ChillMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:43PMNew car shopping among retail customers took a turn downward in February as winter weather kept consumers away from dealers' lots in large parts of the country. Â Still many manufacturers saw good news, as average asking prices continued a steady creep upwards. Â In addition, record AutoTrader.com site traffic and other market indicators mean that consumers may be ready to buy once the weather ...
E-retail will influence 53% of purchases by 2014, Forrester saysMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:14PMOnline retail sales will grow by 10% a year for the next five years, and the web will influence 53% of U.S. retail sales by 2014, research and consulting firm Forrester Research Inc. predicts in a report released today.
As SERPs Get More Complicated, Focus on Relevant ElementsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:59PMAt SES Chicago last year, Yahoo VP of Consumer Products, Larry Cornett suggested that blended search results bring businesses a broader range of SEO opportunities, a chance to take control of their brand, and a potential increase in qualified clicks. While these blended results can tend to divert users away from organic listings, as SEO Dave Naylor pointed out at that same conference, Cornett ...
Golfsmith Guaranteeing Golfers Will Play Better in 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:32PMAUSTIN, Texas----When you ask golfers what’s most important to them in 2010, a vast majority say that “playing better” is at the very top of their list. Now Golfsmith is making game improvement a “guarantee” for golfers everywhere.
Thieves Nab Poker JackpotMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:30PMArmed, Masked Men Injure 7 at Pro Poker Tournament in Berlin, Gamble On Easy Getaway and Escape in Broad Daylight
MSi Wind U160 netbook now available in the USMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:09AMIt looks like a lot of products unveiled at CES 2010 are finally getting some release and shipping dates. Now the MSi Wind U160 netbook is also now shipping in the US.
Washington state Senate OKs $890 million in tax hikesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:45AMOLYMPIA – The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases today, including the first hike in the state’s share of the sales tax since 1983.
SA consumers will maintain spending levels this yearMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:40AMAbout 44 percent of South African consumers expect to maintain their spending on discretionary items over the coming six months.
U.S. Sales Tax Rates Hit Record HighMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:20AMShopping blues: Top tax 12%. Chicago's 10.25% highest big-city rate. More Internet tax fights loom.
Muscle Flex to develop direct response television infomercial businessMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:09AMMuscle Flex Inc. announced today that it will develop its direct response television infomercial business exclusively under its health and fitness brand, Muscle Flex. Muscle Flex will become a “grittier” and “edgier” health and fitness brand within the company (BRAVADA International Ltd) that will be marketed to a demographic pre-disposed to an aggressive health and fitness lifestyle.
Online Merchants Increase Sales and Web Traffic With BigCommerce Ecommerce Shopping Cart SoftwareMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMBigCommerce, the leading provider of ecommerce software for small business merchants, today announced growth of more than 100% per month since introducing its hosted ecommerce solution in August 2009. Â More than 25% of the company's customers are companies that switched to BigCommerce after using solutions from Yahoo! and others, citing BigCommerce's enterprise feature set, affordability, easy ...
Research round-up: 8th March 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:45AMThis week’s top digital trends: Northern Ireland ‘unhappiest broadband region’ | Smartphones in 2014 | Mobile Cloud | ecommerce sites | Premium phone rates | Social media & customer services | Healthcare & cloud computing | Marketers & technology | SMEs & social media | Audience targeting | UK’s most fashionable towns revealed
Asia Pacific shoppers protect themselves from payment fraudMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:25AMSavvy shoppers in Asia Pacific keep clear of payment fraud with safe payment practices, according to the Visa Asia Pacific Payment Card Security Study .
The new age of online grocery shoppingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:14PM"Buying your groceries online? What is this, 1996?" That's what someone said to me recently when they found out I do the majority of my grocery shopping through the Internet—yes, produce and all. Sure, online grocery shopping was one of those things that people envisioned to be common in "The Future™" but many of the original efforts fizzled out during the first bursting of the dot-com bubble ...
Investment In Miami Florida Homes - Top 3 Tips For A Successful PurchaseSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:52PMMiami Florida homes today are quite affordable. With the price drop of single-family homes, condos, and townhouses in the city; buyer have the liberty to pick out the most suitable property for a successful investment. Here are 3 simple tips to help you acquire the right one at the right price.
"Shop it to Me," a fashionista's best friendSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:47PMThe latest fashion styles are constantly gyrating toward better designs. For many, keeping up with finding the latest styles may be difficult. Well never fear, because Shop it to Me is here! Shopittome.com is a free online service that helps all fashionistas find the latest styles on sale.
Leisure Travel Trends for Georgia’s Top Family Vacation Destinations by Worldwide Lodging Directory Rentalo.comSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:30PMConsumer’s Trends on Hotels versus Vacation Rentals (http://rentalo.com/) Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning, and Themes for Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Ashville, and Norris Lake (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/georgiavacationrentals/georgiahotels/prweb3696954.htm
New internet trend is like online shopping for burglarsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:50PMThere's a new trend in online social networking where people post when they're leaving home and where they're going. One website argues that practice not only destroys your personal privacy, but also makes you a prime target for being robbed.
Tigers draw early gameSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:35PMThe Burlington-Edison boys’ basketball team will get an early jump on the Class 2A state tournament. The Tigers (19-4) open the tournament at 9 a.m. Wednesday against Tumwater (12-11)…
Caught in the Berlin poker heistSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:20PMThere were millions of euros at stake and some of the world's best poker players squeezed into a hotel ballroom, under the gaze of the massed gambling media and tens of thousands of enthusiasts online.
Squalicum swamps Tigers in district title gameSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMMOUNT VERNON — Many basketball players have pre-game rituals they carry out before big games. In the future, Squalicum guard Derek Dickerson might want to consider minor surgery. …
New way to give back to local schoolsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:19AMDouglas County schools are catching onto a program that provides a small funding boost at a time when many institutions are looking for ways to cut back.
Playing a round (or two) in Myrtle BeachSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Myrtle Beach has a reputation as a family beach — a workingman's destination where a week of sun and fun with the kids won't break the bank.
Dubai hotels attractively priced: studySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMEmirate ranks 12th in terms of most expensive cities for hotel guests. Dubai hotels are after all not as expensive as perceived globally, according to a new study.
Sunday March 07 2010Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:56AMMARCH 7 — “What does a woman want?” was a question that tormented Sigmund Freud despite thirty years of research into the “feminine soul”. He felt he was never able to answer this question, and sadly it would seem that many companies today still haven’t figured it out.
BBB warns: Online payday lenders claim laws don't apply to themSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:36AMBetter Business Bureau is warning cash-strapped families to beware of some online payday lenders that claim they are not beholden to state or federal laws regarding licensing requirements, debt collection practices or caps on interest rates.
Tkach says enough of adult arcadesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:46PMNorwalk city councilman Dwight Tkach said Wednesday he's spent his last council minute talking about adult arcades. Presently, council has three pieces of legislation tabled that deal with adult arcade zoning. "I don't think there is a problem with council," Tkach said.
FTC: Web Site Security Seals Are LiesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:12PMRetail Realities: The Federal Trade Commission Proved What Most Suspected: There's Nothing Behind Those Seals
Girls plan giveaway of prom dressesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:49PMBy SETH STRATTON The Dispatch DENTON | Many girls look forward to their prom night from their first day of high school: the hairstyle, makeup, shoes, jewelry, corsage, pictures and, of course, the most important part, the dress.
For Those Allergic to Polyurethane, Big-Box Retailers Pose Potential PerilsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:31PMVisit the bedding section and you may find memory-foam contour pillows and mattresses. These frequently contain polyurethane foam which not only exudes an unpleasant odor for several days after purchase, but also can cause serious irritation to the eyes and lungs.
CouponSpace.net Updates Site, Adds Coupon Sharing FeatureFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:27PMCouponSpace.net has just launched new version of its website with several major updates. The coupon website now features over 1000 widely known US-based merchants. The new coupon code sharing functionality allows any user to share coupon codes not found on CouponSpace.net with the CouponSpace.net community.
How to cash in on Ohio's appliance rebatesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:25PMOhio's Energy Star appliance rebates -- what some have called "cash for appliances" -- are coming in 20 days. And when they're gone, they're gone. Ohio only has 89,335 rebates available for the entire state, worth nearly $10.5 million. Rebates are first-come and first-served.
Community Calendar: Find A Friday Fish FryFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:20PMCheck WTAE Channel 4's calendar to find upcoming events around Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. You can also ask us to add your community event to the list.
Viewpoints adds blogs, content to community platformThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:50PMA new tool from social media company Viewpoints Network gives brands the ability to add blogs and content publishing options to their websites; the suite further offers brands the ability to connect through reviews, ratings, discussion boards and other social tools.
Microsoft CEO: Google merits regulatory scrutinyThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:50PMSANTA CLARA, Calif. - Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer intends to keep the regulatory heat on Google as his company strives to lessen its rival's dominance of Internet search.
Pair of lawmakers aim to keep sex offenders off social Web sitesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:42PMSex offenders can't live near schools, parks or other places where children gather physically, but there's no law stopping them from trolling social networking Web sites where children gather electronically.
New SmartStitial ad unit releasedThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:36PMThere's a new ad unit on the horizon. Online video ad network Smartclip released the SmartStitial video ad unit this week, giving marketers the ability to surround a video ad with a branded message.