| Edward Kennedy lashes out at Clintons and backs Barack Obama
Barack Obama paraded a trio of Kennedy clan endorsements, evidence that large sections of the Democratic Establishment are now severing ties with the dominant force in the party for 16 years — Hillary and Bill Clinton. The backing from Ted Kennedy, the veteran Massachusetts senator, is a huge prize for Mr Obama, providing him with momentum before next week’s "Super Tuesday" elections, as well as a magnet for votes in sections of the electorate where Mrs Clinton is strongest — Hispanics, blue-collar workers and Democratic loyalists. At a rally at the American University in Washington, Mr Kennedy made a series of thinly veiled references to the clashes with the Clintons over recent weeks. He said that Mr Obama would represent a break with "cynical" tactics of "demonising" opponents.
George Gombossy: Consumer Watchdog
One year ago, I debuted a new column in The Courant, one that I hoped would spark a dialogue with the readers. Dentist Gets CL & P Surprise, And I Hound Mr. Necci Again December 30, 2007 Connecticut Light & Power Co. has made dramatic improvements in the past few months in its customer service as it undergoes unprecedented scrutiny by state officials, prompted by poor customer service detailed in Watchdog columns. Be Wary Of DHL's Promises Of Guaranteed Delivery December 28, 2007 Every December, millions of packages are shipped across the country and arrive at their destinations on time and in good condition. Keep Close Tabs On Your Certificates Of Deposit December 23, 2007 Among the scores of different financial instruments available today for investors, the old-fashioned FDIC-backed certificate of deposit (CD) is one of the simplest and safest ways to stash your savings.
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Wind farmers want their two cents
Wind energy companies are hoping for quick action on a tax credit affecting their industry when congress resumes work later this month. The credit is set to expire at the end of this year. The organizer of a wind project in western Minnesota says that is creating uncertainty which could slow development of Minnesota's growing wind production. .
Old Media and This Week's Markets: Who Knows They're Up -- Quite a Bit ...
The tone of this week's reporting on the US stock markets would lead you to believe that even though Wednesday and Thursday were pretty good days, the markets are down for the week. That's completely wrong. The Dow is up 279 points (2.3%): How about the broader S&P 500? It's up almost 27 points (or 2.0%): The NASDAQ, weighed down not by actual results, but by gloomy expectations from the likes of Apple and Ebay, is only up by a bit less than 21 points (0.9%): A quick review of business press coverage shows why most people probably don't know that the markets are, heading into Friday's opening, up for the week. It's because there may not be anyone who's actually reporting that fact. Examples: It's not here at the New York Times (Jan.
Phil Makes Extension Official
Nobody has been more successful from the sideline in the history of this game than Phil and his record obviously speaks for itself," general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "We're excited to have a coach of his experience, stature and ability leading this team for the foreseeable future." .
Broadcom Shatters Three Mobile Multimedia Records: HD Video, 12 ...
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced sampling of the industry's first low power multimedia processor that enables a high definition (HD) video camcorder and playback in cell phones and portable media players. The Broadcom(R) VideoCore(R) III multimedia processor also supports an up to 12 megapixel digital camera and delivers high performance yet ultra-low power 3D graphics for a world-class gaming experience. HD video, 3D games and high resolution 12 megapixel pictures can be displayed at top quality on full-sized HD televisions and monitors using an on-chip industry standard HDMI interface. This groundbreaking technology adds a very significant competitive advantage to Broadcom's mobile platforms portfolio.
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