Two weeks ago I was asking the professor I work for if it was possible that the Dow might go below 10,000. Now that it’s at about 8,500, I wonder how low it can possibly go before we hit bottom.
This one is a long time coming. A lot of people are discounting the current financial crisis, saying that the average American isn’t seeing the problem “in their own wallet.” My generation, the 18-30-somethings out there now, have been suffering through the last eight years more than we know, and I realized that as soon [...]
Don’t miss this special report in Time Magazine on the changing shape and the new rulers of the Internet.
I’m looking for a condo in Boston’s western suburbs or the South Shore. Just for the heck of it, I decided to check out the city, itself on Boston.com’s real estate section. A condo in Dorchester costs LESS than a parking space in the Back Bay. Something to think about.
A lot of guys get it wrong, but London floor-fitter Lefkos Hajji really tanked his proposal to his girlfriend Leanne. Reuters reports the 28 year-old Hackney, East London resident hid a $12,000 engagement ring inside a helium balloon hoping — for some reason — that she would pop the balloon as he proposed. But leaving [...]
Here’s a list of five trends Toys’R’Us sees affecting the industry this holiday season. Trend #1: Hey! You’re A Rock Star! Taking their roots from karaoke, and inspired by television hits such as American Idol and Disney’s High School Musical, the toys representative of this trend are perfect for novice musicians, wannabe performers and those [...]
Living in the city means having some additional things to consider when purchasing a new car. While size is certainly an issue, city living presents other challenges as well. In compiling a list of the best cars for city dwellers, Cars.com’s automotive experts considered size, performance, ride quality and cabin comfort. They also looked at [...]
Motorola, in a bid to improve its video services for its home and small business users, made a move to acquire Modulus Video, Inc. Modulus, according to a press release, is a leading MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) company that specializes in putting this video over the Internet and broadcast/television systems. Both sides seem pleased. [...]
Casio announced today the recall of 12,000 electronic musical keyboards. This comes after five reports of overheating units and two fires sparking as a result. The 61-key CTK-710 model had been sold at WalMart, Best Buy and other music outlets in the $70-$150 price range. Name of product: Electronic Musical Keyboards Units: About 12,000 Manufacturer: [...]
JetBlue, in an e-mail to customers, apologized for severe delays following a snow and ice storm in the northeast, specifically in Boston’s Logan Airport. “We are sorry and embarrassed. But most of all, we are deeply sorry,” said David Neeleman JetBlue’s founder and CEO. The low-cost air carrier acknowledged many canceled flights, long delays and [...]