AOL taps exec who famously warned Yahoo of trouble

SAN FRANCISCO — AOL LLC has tapped former Yahoo Inc. executive Brad Garlinghouse for a key position that is meant to beef up the struggling Internet company's presence in Silicon Valley.

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Microsoft's seventh version of operating system - Windows 7 is waiting to hit the store shelves.  Well, the PDC attendees are already using Windows 7, rest of the Windows buffs might be working on the leaks through torrents. With so much hype, expectations from Windows 7 must be sky high, especially, after the visaster. Already the sites and blogs are flodded with tips, and tricks on Windows 7. We did our part with the coolest hacks for Windows 7. Now that there are heaps of fundas on Windows 7 on the web it's a wild-goose chase filtering the most useful tips. We worked extensively to bring you the top 10 Windows 7 tricks, tips and secret.

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Web-monitoring software gathers data on kid chats

Parents who install a leading brand of software to monitor their kids' online activities may be unwittingly allowing the company to read their children's chat messages — and sell the marketing data gathered.

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Lucky 7 proves to be quite lucky for the Redmond men with Windows 7 selling like hot cakes helping out Microsoft recover from the Visaster (nomenclature to Vista's failure). What makes it more adorable is the fact that Windows 7 is the first ever operating system from Microsoft that has been developed largely by keeping user's feedback in mind.  Now whether you are using Windows 7 RC or looking forward to the final release on 22nd October, you must be hunting for some ravishing themes to embellish your PC. If you've already explored the Windows 7 hidden themes and didn't find them worth a try you have a better options to go choose from. Well you might have come across several alluring Windows 7 theme, but none of them meeting your taste. Instead of going for a wild goose chase you might have a look at our tiring assortment of top 10 Windows 7 theme.

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Ellison questions safety of America's Cup venue

SAN DIEGO — Software tycoon and sailor Larry Ellison on Tuesday questioned the safety of a Persian Gulf port picked as the site for the America's Cup showdown between his American-based crew and defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland.

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News Corp 4Q loss hits $203M on MySpace writedown

LOS ANGELES — News Corp said Wednesday it lost $203 million in the latest quarter due to a huge writedown at MySpace, but Rupert Murdoch said his global media conglomerate is seeing signs of life in moribund advertising markets.

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AP News in Brief

Health care deal with House 'Blue Dog' Democrats clears way for crucial September vote

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Gains in tech stocks extend Wall Street's rally

NEW YORK — Investors piled into technology stocks again to extend the market's rally.

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Tech stocks rise ahead of Google, IBM reports

NEW YORK — Investors pushed stocks higher on hopes for more good earnings from big technology companies.

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Strong results at Intel pull stocks sharply higher

NEW YORK — The nation's big companies are giving investors a reason to restart Wall Street's spring rally.

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