White House meeting aims to kick start US climate bill
Obama says he wants comprehensive climate and energy legislation, and he wants it this year President Obama yesterday rolled up his sleeves and waded into the increasingly fractious debate surrounding plans for a US climate bill, gathering key Democrat aRead more |
Google rolls out Google Apps Marketplace
Search giant to target Apple and Microsoft with business apps store Microsoft's Office suite may have its work cut out following the release today of search giant Google's new business Apps Store....Read more |
MPs want PFIs included in IFRS government reporting
Treasury committee urges government to include PFIs on the book when reporting "whole of government" accounts MPs are demanding the Treasury publish Public Sector Net Debt statistics - calculated according to International Financial Reporting Standards tRead more |
Two third of shoppers less likely to return goods online
and most aren't aware of their on-line consumer rights A Business, Innovation and Skills Department survey has revealed almost two-thirds of consumers are less likely to return goods bought online than those they have purchased from the high street....Read more |
Civica pumps up sales and profits
Public sector specialist hit nine per cent growth last year UK software and services outfit Civica enjoyed a growth spurt in 2009 after completing five acquisitions during the year. The firm, which was snapped up by private equity firm 3i...Read more |
Garon, Blue Jackets beat Ducks 5-2 (AP)
AP - Jakub Voracek scored during Columbus' first power play and set up another second-period goal by Fedor Tyutin to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.Read more
Clottey to unleash body punches to soften up Pacquiao (Reuters)
Reuters - Ghana's Joshua Clottey will target Filipino Manny Pacquiao's body for punishment when the two clash in Dallas this weekend.Read more
Lakers snap 3-game skid on Bryant's late jumper (AP)
AP - Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak with a 109-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.Read more
No. 12 Butler routs Wright St. 70-45 (AP)
AP - Win or lose the Horizon League championship game, Butler was headed to the NCAA tournament.Read more
Texas-Pan American tops Utah Valley 56-53 (AP)
AP - Nick Weiermiller scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer with 29 seconds left, to lead Texas-Pan American to a 56-53 victory over Utah Valley in the first round of the Great West Conference tournament on Wednesday. Read more
Chiefs sign defensive tackle Shaun Smith (AP)
AP - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati. Read more
Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi to back up Eli Manning (AP)
AP - After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli. Read more
Michigan St. G Allen suspended for Big Ten opener (AP)
AP - Chris Allen has been indefinitely suspended from the Michigan State basketball team and will miss at least the team's Big Ten tournament opener. Read more
Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move (AP)
AP - Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the possible expansion of the Big Ten could create changes in major college football that force the Fighting Irish to give up their football independence. Read more
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Personal Accountz
Control your personal finances easily Having a program to review your personal finances is a good idea, especially in a recession. Despite the rather silly spelling of its name, Personal Accountz can be used to track bank accounts, loans, credit cards Read more |
Review: System Mechanic 9.5
A neat way to streamline and optimise an ageing PC We've all experienced the scenario before: a computer is getting a bit long in the tooth and becomes sluggish, less responsive and seemingly cluttered full of processes and applications that are far frRead more |
Corel Paintshop Photo Pro X3
A powerful update to Corel’s veteran photo-editor Paintshop is Corel’s main, long-standing photo-editing software for home users. The company also has a new, cheaper Digital Studio (at £59) which provides basic tools for editing both photos and viRead more |