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  • Striking New HP Consumer PCs Combine Performance, Entertainment and Design Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:16PMHP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced two new thin and light ultra-portable notebook PCs – the HP Pavilion dv2 and HP Pavilion dv3 – plus the HP Firebird with Voodoo DNA, an innovative, high-performance desktop PC.
  • Consumer Electronics Show Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:16PM(AP:LAS VEGAS--) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Jan. 06, 2009-- Building on its success of creating products with exceptional innovation and design, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today unveiled a broad portfolio of consumer and business products designed to provide an unsurpassed customer experience.
  • Striking New HP Consumer PCs Combine Performance, Entertainment and Design Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:10PM HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced two new thin and light ultra-portable notebook PCs – the HP Pavilion dv2 and HP Pavilion dv3 – plus the HP ...
  • Police Digest Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:44PMCumberland man sentenced on fraud charges
  • Police Digest Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:14PMPROVIDENCE — A Cumberland man with a long history of committing fraud was sentenced yesterday on federal charges that he defrauded Citizens Bank of roughly $60,000 and filed a false tax return.
  • Sturgeon biting near Pump House Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:53PMSturgeon fishing in the north part of the bay near the Pump House has picked up considerably since last week, reports Keith Fraser at Loch Lomond Bait Shop in San Rafael. There is also some action off China Camp and at the mouth of Sonoma Creek. Keith can arrange a party boat for your fishing.
  • No. 5 Duke beats Temple 87-52 (AP) Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:08PMAll Duke needed to fuel its offense was some defense. Chante Black scored 15 points and Shay Selby added a career-high 14 to lead the fifth-ranked Blue Devils to their 10th straight victory, 87-52 over Temple on Monday night. Duke (12-1) missed its first eight shots from the field before two free throws by Black with 16:12 left in the first half tied the game at 2 and allowed the Blue Devils to ...
  • Meteos Wars - Xbox Live Arcade Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:58PMIt’s that time again, kids. Ever since Space Invaders invaded our land, videogames have had us defending this lovely planet of ours from all manner of intergalactic mischief-makers. Meteos Wars continues the theme of planetary assault, with blocks plummeting towards your fragile world.
  • Nobody’s managed to get back at Naved, the radio jockey at Radio Mirchi’s Delhi FM station, who pulls a fast one ... Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:32PMRadio jockeys are turning mischief mongers and playing pranks on people. FM stations and their listeners are loving it.
  • Hedman steps up Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:18AMBig Swedish defenceman Victor Hedman picked his game up a notch yesterday.
  • 2008 Honda Accord EX from North America - Comments Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:21AMI have owned Accords, Legends and TL models quite a few. The consensus in our family is to sell before the warranty is over. The economy can be lost if you get hit with many parts that need replaced.
  • SOULJA BOY, !SouljaBoyTellEm Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:16AM(Colliepark/Interscope)
  • Singer used to perform with Healey Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:54AMCanadian Jazz and blues diva Terra Hazelton, will be in Sudbury on Jan. 9 for a performance at Little Montreal. She has spent the past [...]
  • Roar vow to crank up attack Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:00AMQUEENSLAND Roar striker Sergio Van Dijk has urged his teammates to stop playing negative football and to immediately adopt a sense of urgency.
  • Richo stands against desal plant, then falls over Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:31AMStriding with his long board through small sets piddling into the shore, Matthew Richardson was the biggest thing on the beach.
  • Buckle Up: 2009 is looking like a bumpy year Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:22AMCORNWALL, N.Y . -- There is no use waiting to exhale. Next year is going to be tough, too.
  • Stage: Staying indoors makes winter bearable Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:46AMPredicting the quality of a theatre production on the basis of a few names is not much more scientific than judging a CD from its shrink-wrapping. But taking all that in mind, here are some shows I might start saving my pennies for in the first six months of the year.
  • Worthington Direct has Laptop Furniture Solutions as Laptop Sales Surpass Desktop Computers Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:01AM The Wall Street Journal recently reported that laptop computer sales have now outranked desktop computer sales and Worthington Direct is there to offer furniture solutions for the growing trend.
  • Home burns but family safe Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:40AMBELTON - A house fire on the outskirts of Belton on Wednesday morning destroyed the home’s roof and severely damaged the interior, but the family escaped without injury. Belton Fire Department officials said the cause of the fire, which started in the attic, was electrical.
  • Yep, Microsoft and Sony sell game consoles too Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:06PMDid you know that Microsoft and Sony sell video game consoles? It looks like the average Amazon customer forgot.
  • Family celebrates after 13 days without power Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:25AMGREENVILLE -- On Wednesday, Rose Belanger received what could be considered a Christmas miracle. After 13 days without power, she was among the last people in the state to see the lights come back on. ... - By KAREN LOVETT Staff Writer
  • Turn on the TV! Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:40AMBetween holiday gift-giving and insane Boxing Day sales, chances are thousands of Canadians have just taken a brand new hi-definition TV out of the box [...]
  • Letters to the editor Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:26AM On Dec. 12, an article got my attention: "Hampton committee favors rehabbing Hampton Academy." I am a little slow to respond, because I lost power for six days, and my mood was not appropriate for writing anything. But now the power is back on.
  • Third-grader crafts award-winning calendar Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:24AMA love of water recreation and Lighthouse Beach near the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron is even a bit more special for Cruz Schroeder, a third-grader at Atwood Elementary School in Macomb Township.
  • So the Ponies Can Go Round and Round Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:11AMThere is no store where you can order parts for the Flying Horses, the oldest operating carousel in the United States.
  • One Family Shuns Bulldozer to Give Another a Home Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:10AMResting unfinished on 18th street in Edgartown is a two-story, two-bedroom wonder.
  • Soulja Boy - iSouljaBoyTellem Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:11PMYoung rapper delivers much of the same to his sophomore release. December 24, 2008 - Soulja Boy is misunderstood.
  • Christmas Deal or Dud: Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:01PMBy now most of the presents have been bought. But if you’re running late and looking for something special for your kids, this deal or dud might just work. Kevin Kelly headed to Holy Souls Catholic School to find out if the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe is worth the dough.
  • Christmas Deal or Dud: Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:58PMIf your kid has a sweet tooth and likes desserts, cake and ice cream, then the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe may be the perfect gift this holiday. Is...
  • Nine Green Gifts for Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:58PMSome environmentally-friendly stocking stuffers for last-minute shoppers.
  • Kyle versus giant squid Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:24PMJIM PROUD of Sonoma and his son Sam joined Steve on his squid adventure. Steve Kyle/Special to the Index-Tribune (Note: Sonoman Steve Kyle, who would cast a line in a storm drain if he thought there was a fish in it, read my column last week on squid fishing off the Sonoma Coast and decided to give it a try.
  • Review: Altec Lansing Moondance Glow Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 4:43PMThe Altec Lansing Moondance Glow is a slick-looking iPod-compatible alarm clock with a good number of features, but its controls value style over usability.
  • Robert Drago: Peaceful Revolution: Childcare and Construction Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:37AMWe need to spend federal money now to help jump-start employment and incomes, but once we are spending money, we should devote it to something worthwhile.
  • Ed Hade retires as Roxbury assistant superintendent,will teach Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:14AMROXBURY TWP.—After 40 years in the field of education, the K-12 district’s retiring Assistant Superintendent of Schools is going right back to where he started: the classroom.
  • Weed Patch: Flowering Plant Brings Back Memories Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:42AMMy Christmas cactus has lots of pinkish blooms opening daily, gearing up for a flowery holiday season.
  • Redskins fall to Chargers Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:35AMSANDWICH - The Aurora Central Catholic Chargers had more baskets in the first half than Morris had in the entire game while posting a 66-46 win over the Redskins Wednesday night.
  • Bluejays crank up defensive intensity Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:07AMAlthough the temperature might be cold outside, things are certainly heating up for the North Judson boys basketball team.
  • D-Wave Arms ‘Smoking Gun’ Proof of Quantum Computer Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:28AMD-Wave Systems, a Canadian start-up, claims to have concocted a way of proving that its quantum computer is actually a quantum computer. But to pull off the proof, it needs thousands of people to volunteer spare time on their personal computers.
  • At your service Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 3:34AMThe At Your Service column appears on Mondays in The News-Journal. Featured this week are recreational groups in Volusia and Flagler counties.
  • Other cities take charge in changing the first impression Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:00AMMississippi towns Clarksdale and Magee don’t file constructive criticism away in the deep dark recesses of the mayor’s ...
  • Holiday gift guides Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:23AMPRIMUS ETAPOWER STOVE This is a stove that bridges the gap between car camping and backpacking. The stove nests into the pot and the lid works as a frying pan. It comes with a case to keep it all together and to separate cooking items from other gear. It runs on isobutane/propane canisters.
  • Bookworm Sez: Inner workings of toys explored Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:10AM “The Way Toys Work” by Ed Sobey and Woody Sobey (Chicago Review Press, 178 pages, $14.95)
  • Rush piles up goals, not win Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:37AMThe Rapid City Rush found the back of the net in every period against Amarillo, but each time the Gorillas had the answer earning a 7-5 Central Hockey League victory on Friday night. The loss was the second in a row for the Rush on a three-game road trip after winning a pair of home games.
  • Time for No. 2 to try harder Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:31AMNow, they have to forget about it. "We have to have the attitude that the first part of season is over and done, because the competition level is now going to be totally different than what it has been," junior guard Jerome Dyson said.
  • 33 days to Inauguration—BULLETIN: Paul Weyrich passes— Obama reminds the left that he’s driv Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 9:25AMObama reminds the left that he’s driving the bus.
  • Credit Suisse Releases Report on 2009 Economic Predictions Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:26AMCredit Suisse Releases Report on 2009 Economic Predictions
  • Already holly dazed for Christmas Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:10AM Among the many things about Christmas I enjoy are the animated toys that pop up on the shelves of our island drug stores this time of year.
  • What to get the outdoorsy type Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:04AMSunday was a great day for drying out the insides of my chest waders. It was so hot, and that wind swirling around the back deck of my house was perfect.
  • Transworld Snowboarding | How-To | Videos, photos, events and products Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:32AMWant to stomp that backside 360? Here Kimmy Fasani shows you everything you need to know. Check out the new 20 Tricks Vol. 2 DVD for more help on those tricks you have wanted to learn.
  • Toy maker exceeds quota Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 11:38PMMARTINSBURG - George Van Wagner had gone above and beyond his mission to bring Christmas to the needy families in this area. The owner and operator of West Virginia Wooden Toys has handcrafted more than 1,000 wooden toys to be given away to children this month, meeting the lofty goal he set for himself earlier this year.