Month: September 2010

President Barack Obama on Friday highlighted the silver lining in the recession clouds, omitting the job loss numbers from the layoff of temporary Census workers. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego

Rap and rock will collide once again a ‘ this time in a video game. Fans of the hit game “Rock Band” will get a chance to jam to some hip-hop, thanks to Snoop Dogg. Read the original post by WNDY-TV Indianapolis

Amazon.com offers the iFrogz Luxe Hard Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS in five colors for $3.49. Shipping adds about $5, but orders of $25 or more qualify for free shipping. Even with shipping, that ties our July mention and the lowest total price we could find by $6, although we did see one color…

Logo is announcing the network’s first-ever floral design competition series. “The Arrangement” will feature designers competing against each other in a series of floral designing challenges in unexpected ways. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego

Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai’s police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talks with the smart phone maker. Read the original post by The State

Getting a new job after staying unemployed during the recent recession has spelt little happiness for as many as 55 percent of the Americans because they feel they are over-qualified for the job and should be working at a better position. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego

As noted by Computerworld, Internet research firm Net Applications has calculated that Apple’s iOS has passed Linux to become the third-most popular Internet platform, surpassing Linux to trail only Windows and Mac OS X. According to Net App… Read the original post by FOX59.com WXIN-TV Indianapolis

A woman is suing Facebook for keeping her from using the social networking site. Her profile was reportedly disabled after she started a petition against Facebook?s current friend limit. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego

Target offers the TechniMobili Multi-Function Computer Desk in Espresso, model no. RTA-8211-ES18, for $159.99. Add it to your cart and it drops to $143.99 with free shipping. That’s $6 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features two large drawers, pullout…

The economy lost fewer jobs than expected in August, with private payrolls for non-farm jobs adding 67,000 jobs for the month. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego

Sharp pushes the Sharp Quattron TV technology heavily at the IFA 2010. It is indeed a nice differentiator for Sharp as no other TV maker is offering four color TVs. Read the original post by I4U Future Technology News

The partnership, which will see the two brands embark on joint marketing as well as consumer awareness, education and demonstration activity, builds on a relationship that has already seen over a million people enjoy 3D TV in pubs and clubs nationwide. Read the original post by Pocket-lint.co.uk

Today only, the Amazon MP3 Store offers downloads of Johnny Cash’s At Folsom Prison MP3 Album for $3.99. That’s the best deal we could find for this 19-track, DRM-free album originally released in 1999. (iTunes charges $10.99.) Amazon MP3 downloader is required. Read the original post by dealmac.com

Logitech presents the Ultimate Ears 100, a new line of $19.99 earphones. They’re expected to become available later this month. Read the original post by DarkVision Hardware

Democrats hope the party can hold on to a Kentucky seat in Congress where Rep. John Yarmuth faces an increasingly tough challenge for a third term. Despite a growing conservative trend gripping much of the state, the 3rd District, consisting of of Louisville and surrounding areas, has remained firmly Democratic territory. – (AHN) Read the…