GM’s Whitacre the latest exec to pitch product, but advertising world says he’s no Lee IacoccaWhen it comes to businessmen as pitchmen, not everybody can be Lee Iacocca. British govt apologizes for ‘inhumane’ treatment of gay code-breaker Alan Turing
Woollens out in Himachal Pradesh as mercury dropsSHIMLA - Woollens have been taken out in Himachal Pradesh as the mercury dropped sharply because of moderate to heavy rain that continued in the region for the third consecutive day Friday. World stock markets rise as Fed report boosts US economic recovery hopesLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Thursday and Wall Street was expected to gain at the open after a Federal Reserve report boosted hopes the U.S. economy is recovering steadily. World stocks rise as Fed report raises US recovery hopes; oil above $72 after OPEC decisionHONG KONG — World stock markets headed higher Thursday amid optimism about the U.S. economy, while oil prices climbed after OPEC kept production levels unchanged. Review: Google Voice enables cheap calling and texting, though it requires many keystrokesLOS ANGELES — Google Inc. gives away a lot of good stuff for free. Palm’s Pre will get a cheaper, lighter sibling with holiday release of Pixi smart phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Palm Inc., which revitalized its product line with the Pre smart phone launch in June, is hoping to keep momentum going with the release of a lighter, cheaper handset called the Pixi. Fire boss sees improved outlook for vast fire near Los Angeles threatening thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Firefighters set backfires and removed brush with bulldozers across a huge swath of Southern California forest on Tuesday to try to contain a 190-square-mile wildfire that has destroyed 53 homes and threatened thousands more in foothill suburbs. Some Californians return to rubble even as wildfires threaten thousands of homes, TV towersLOS ANGELES — Residents began to return to the ashes of their homes and ponder what’s next as fires across California fanned out, destroying 53 homes and threatening 12,000 others. Lack of wind has kept the flames from driving into the hearts of the dense suburbs northeast of Los Angeles. New fire erupts in Southern California, threatens several homes, prompts evacuationsYUCAIPA, Calif. — A small fire has erupted in San Bernardino County in Southern California, threatening six homes and burning about five miles from a 1,000-acre fire. LA-area wildfire grows to 164 square miles of brush, timber; 12,000 homes still threatenedLOS ANGELES — A wildfire northeast of Los Angeles has spread to 164 square miles of brush and timber and it continues to grow. Wildfire surges closer to Los Angeles, threatens thousands of homes, vital broadcasting centerLOS ANGELES — A deadly wildfire destroyed more than four dozen homes as it blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry Southern California forest, forced thousands of residents to flee and burned dangerously close Monday to a vital mountaintop broadcasting complex. 3 critically burned by massive Los Angeles-area forest fire that threatens 12,000 homesLOS ANGELES — Fire officials say a massive wildfire that cost two firefighters their lives also critically burned three people in the foothills northeast of Los Angeles. Gov. Schwarzenegger declares emergencies in 4 California counties as fires threaten thousandsLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency for four California counties as wildfires burn throughout the state. Multiple wildfires scorch California, other Western states amid hot temperatures, low humidityA look at wildfires across the U.S. West on Monday: Massive Los Angeles-area wildfire doubles in size to 134 square miles; 12,000 homes threatenedLOS ANGELES — A massive fire in the Angeles National Forest nearly doubled in size overnight, threatening 12,000 homes Monday in a 20-mile-long swath of flame and smoke and surging toward a mountaintop broadcasting complex and historic observatory. French official questions Apple representative about reports of iPhone ‘explosions’PARIS — Apple sought to reassure the French government on Friday that several recent cases of iPhones cracking and allegedly shattering were not caused by product defects, but were the result of improper handling by users. Behind the scene: Dalai Lama’s Taiwan visitTAIPEI - Taiwan’s decision to overlook an angry Beijing and invite the Dalai Lama to visit the victims of typhoon Morakot was aimed at pacifying the wrath of southern Taiwanese, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Dalai Lama visit spurs controversy in Taiwan, casts shadow over efforts to improve China tiesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Many Taiwanese support the visit of the Dalai Lama to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon, according to a poll released Friday, but some criticized it as political maneuvering and others said they wished more attention would be paid to recovery efforts. New regulations could emerge from FCC inquiries into competition and innovation in wirelessWASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at the practices of the wireless industry, potentially the first step toward more regulations intended to push down prices and increase choices for consumers. Sick of second-class status, rural Japan seeks political changeAOMORI, Japan — Perched on the upper tip of Japan’s main island, Aomori prefecture is tired of being left behind. Festivals, craft fairs in Valley Forge area this fallKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Twelve events from ethnic festivals to craft fairs will take place in the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pa., this fall. Price rise hits Ramadan observance in KeralaKOZHIKODE - The high prices of fruits, especialy dry fruits, and other popular Iftar items in Kerala have left this year’s Ramadan an expensive affair, say traders and devotees. Fmr. Yankees pitcher Mussina, NYC Mayor Bloomberg cheer on Staten Island at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Little Leaguers from Staten Island, N.Y., drew some notable names Friday to their World Series opener. Taiwan president refuses to quit over typhoon responseTAIPEI - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Tuesday refused to resign over the government’s slow response in rescuing typhoon victims but promised to strengthen measures to counter national disasters. USDA’s buggy TV ad warns about dangers of smuggling fruits and vegetables into CaliforniaFRESNO, Calif. — The pigtailed girl skipping through the peach orchard is not as wholesome as she first appears. Soon she morphs into a swarm of bugs, letting television viewers know that a killer is on the loose. No cash or clunkers for Mom and Pop used-car dealers as castoffs go to scrap yardsRICHMOND, Va. — One man’s clunker is another man’s meal ticket. ‘Fountain of youth’ wrinkle buster soon in UK for 215 pounds a pot!LONDON - An anti-ageing potion set to be launched in Britain next month appears to have become very popular among people in the country, for there is already a waiting list of almost 100 customers for the super-priced lotion at London store Selfridges. Oleophobic Coating for iPhone 3GS
2 brothers arrested in strangling death of 89-year-old found in his NYC apartmentNEW YORK — Two brothers were arrested Friday and accused of helping a woman rob and strangle an 89-year-old disco-era nightclub owner in his Upper East Side apartment, police said. |
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has apologized for the “inhumane” treatment of World War II code-breaker Alan Turing.
