Archive for October, 2011
Google+ for Android Gets Revamped [PICS] (Mashable)
Google has launched a new version of Google+ for Android, complete with a new look, a new UI and support for Ice Cream Sandwich. Version 2.1 of the updated Android app provides a cleaner and more streamline version of the app that is consistent with the design changes implemented in Android 4.0. Notifications have been moved to the top right, the interface has been tightened and photos have been enhanced and enlarged
Ore. senator, others cited by digital-rights group (AP)
NEW YORK – An Oregon senator who was behind a 1996 federal law that has made content-sharing services such as YouTube and Facebook possible is among three recipients of Pioneer Awards from a leading digital-rights group.
SEC: Companies are turning to private financing (Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Companies are increasingly taking advantage of securities rules that lets them raise capital without having to go through costly registrations, according to a new study by regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission study found that these private offerings surpassed debt offerings in 2010 and continued to do so through the first quarter of this year.
SEC: Companies are turning to private financing (Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Companies are increasingly taking advantage of securities rules that lets them raise capital without having to go through costly registrations, according to a new study by regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission study found that these private offerings surpassed debt offerings in 2010 and continued to do so through the first quarter of this year.
Summary Box: MF Global bankruptcy rattles markets (AP)
LOUSY END: The Dow Jones industrial average lost 276 points, its biggest loss since Sept. 22, to end at 11,955. Much of the decline came in the last hour of trading
Summary Box: MF Global bankruptcy rattles markets (AP)
LOUSY END: The Dow Jones industrial average lost 276 points, its biggest loss since Sept. 22, to end at 11,955. Much of the decline came in the last hour of trading.
UPDATE 1-Bluestem Brands sees IPO priced at $14-$16/shr
{“s” : “www”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} On Monday October 31, 2011, 5:24 pm EDT * Sees IPO of 10 million shares * Co to list on Nasdaq under symbol “BSTM” * To use proceeds to repay debt Oct 31 (Reuters) – Multi-brand retailer Bluestem Brands filed with U.S.
UPDATE 1-Bluestem Brands sees IPO priced at $14-$16/shr
{“s” : “www”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} On Monday October 31, 2011, 5:24 pm EDT * Sees IPO of 10 million shares * Co to list on Nasdaq under symbol “BSTM” * To use proceeds to repay debt Oct 31 (Reuters) – Multi-brand retailer Bluestem Brands filed with U.S.
Best Buy To Sell HP TouchPad for $149, with Strings (NewsFactor)
After the fire sale that saw Hewlett-Packard’s TouchPad tablet sell out for $99 in August, the device is making its way to Best Buy store shelves once again. Best Buy will begin selling the TouchPad online Tuesday and in stores Friday.
Best Buy To Sell HP TouchPad for $149, with Strings (NewsFactor)
After the fire sale that saw Hewlett-Packard’s TouchPad tablet sell out for $99 in August, the device is making its way to Best Buy store shelves once again. Best Buy will begin selling the TouchPad online Tuesday and in stores Friday. The difference is, the discount isn’t as deep this time around and it comes with a string attached
