Month: July 2010

NYSE Euronext’s /quotes/comstock/13*!nyx /quotes/nls/nyx NYSE Amex let trades stand Thursday that had briefly halted Cisco Systems Inc. Read the original post by MarketWatch

Rascal Flatts has a new home. The country music titans will release their new album, “Nothing Like This,” on Big Machine Records on Nov. Read the original post by KHWB-TV Houston

One of the three people President Barack Obama brought out with him before signing a bill to extend unemployment benefits last week was convicted of prescription drug fraud in 2009. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun

Logitech.com offers the Logitech K350 Wireless Keyboard, model no. 920-001996, for $59.99. Coupon code “logi_k350_72910 ” drops it to $31.99. With $6.52 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $8. Features include a cushioned palm rest, Logitech unifying receiver, adjustable keyboard height, 2.4 GHz wireless, and more. Deal ends August 4….

Just in case you’re having a panic attack because I haven’t posted any iPad-related news for, oh, I don’t know, one day, well, here’s some comforting crumbs for you to cuddle with. Read the original post by About.com

Homes along a portion of the Kalamazoo river affected by an oil spill have been evacuated on the urging of officials. The Environmental Protection Agency says 1 million gallons of oil spilled into the river, which drains into Lake Michigan. – (AHN) Read the original post by The Baltimore Sun

Amazon MP3 Store offers downloads of Miles Davis’s 10 Greatest Hits for $2.79. That’s the best price we could find for this 10-track, DRM-free compilation, released in 2009. (iTunes charges $5.99.) Amazon MP3 downloader is required. Read the original post by dealmac.com

Until July 30 at 9 pm ET, Shnoop.com offers the 12 Duracell Pre-Charged Rechargeable NiMH AAA Batteries, model no. DX2400R4, for $17.99 with free shipping. That’s $2 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $10. (At $1.50 per battery it’s the best we’ve ever seen for Duracell…

Logitech offers the Logitech N700 Speaker Lapdesk, model no. 939-000287, for $79.99. Coupon code “logi_n700_72910″ knocks it to $47.99. With free shipping, it’s $12 under our June mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $29. This USB-powered padded base features integrated stereo speakers, an angled riser, built-in cooling fan, and more….

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the deaths of all crew members on board a cargo aircraft in Alaska. – (AHN) Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell aren’t the only “American Idol” judges leaving the show, a new report claims that Kara DioGuardi is also going to be missing from the show next season after she was fired. – (AHN) Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Maternity apparel giant Motherhood Maternity is partnering with Disney Consumer Products on a new range for expectant mothers. The introductory line of apparel and accessories will feature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. – (AHN) Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles

After just one season on the show, Ellen DeGeneres has announced she is leaving “American Idol.” The talk show host says the show just “didn’t feel like the right fit” for her. – (AHN) Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Britney Spears has announced her latest scent offering for her fans. The pop princess took to her Twitter account to share the photo ad for Radiance, her ninth and newest fragrance. – (AHN) Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles

Samsung Electronics Co.’s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength in its semiconductor and flat panel businesses, the company said Friday, July 30, 2010. Read the original post by Canadian Business Magazine