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goFLUENT Enters the Mobile Learning Market With Its e-Learning English iPhone Application

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:31 +0000

*NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2012) -* goFLUENT, a leading provider of business English via distance learning, has demonstrated its credentials as an innovative player in the mobile learning sector by launching its Business English Training iPhone App. This App, which has been approved by Apple and is now available on Apple's App Store, is the mobile version of its e-learning portal for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Reported by marketwire 21 minutes ago.

The Situation Is Looking For Love!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:17:55 +0000

"Jersey Shore" has made Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino a household name, and he's riding the wave of fame all the way to a primetime guest spot.

On this week's "Suburgatory" (Wed., Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC), Sitch is acting -- sort of. He plays himself, hired for his DJ skills for one of the high school dances.

In the new issue of Us Weekly, the magazine’s "25 Things" feature is all about The Situation. And ladies, if you like Italian cooking, chocolate cake, toned abs and a guy whose shoe collection rivals yours, he's looking for a girlfriend ...

1. Golden retrievers are my favorite dogs.

2. I’m a huge New York Giants fan. Go Blue!

3. I can’t wait to take my family back to Italy.

4. I’m a black belt in tae kwon do.

5. I would love to have a girlfriend.

6. My comfort food is my mom’s chocolate cake.

7. I come from a big family. I can’t wait to have my own.

8. My favorite holiday is the 4th of July – my birthday!

9. My ideal Saturday night is dinner and a good movie.

10. My favorite city is Miami.

11. I was on the track team in high school.

12. I’m very tech-savvy.

13. I can’t fly without my iPad.

14. I make the best chicken parmigiana ever!

15. My favorite color is blue. I bought my dream car in that color.

16. I get a haircut every week.

17. Robert De Niro is my favorite actor.

18. I was the king of high school pranks.

19. I want to get my motorcycle license.

20. I have at least 100 pairs of sneakers.

21. I buy my mother flowers every week.

22. My celebrity crush is Emmanuelle Chriqui.

23. I love Lil Wayne and Rick Ross.

24. I’m a big fan of the UFC. Jon Jones is my favorite fighter.

25. I go to the gym at least five times a week. I stick to my GTL routine. Reported by Huffington Post 35 minutes ago.

Apple defends iPad name in China

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:39:56 +0000

In a contentious court hearing, Apple is defending the use of the iPad name in China. Reported by News24 13 minutes ago.

Bankrupt Chinese company still angling for an iPad ban in Shanghai

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:27:38 +0000

Bankrupt Chinese firm Proview, which once held the iPad trademark, is now fighting in Chinese courts to get the iPad banned in Shanghai.

Yes, even after a Chinese judge ruled that Apple rightfully held the trademark. Yes, even after Apple … Reported by VentureBeat 25 minutes ago.

Apple defends use of iPad name in Chinese court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:04:03 +0000

Shenzhen Proview Technology`s lawyer Xie Xianghui argued that the sale of the iPad trademark to Apple Inc by Proview`s Taiwan affiliate in 2009 was invalid. Reported by Zee News 49 minutes ago.

TSX ticks up despite weak Europe, China data, Rogers in focus

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:17:55 +0000

Toronto's main market edged up slightly on Wednesday afternoon after taking a dip into the red earlier, as equities were under pressure after weak economic data from both Europe and China.

As of 1:15pm ET, the S&P/TSX Composite was up 13.01 points, or 0.10%, to 12,636.37, while the more junior S&P/TSX Venture Composite fell 6.43 points, or 0.38%, to 1,672.20.

Early Wednesday, an index of business activity in the eurozone contracted in January, which followed data on China manufacturing that showed a slow pace of growth.

In addition, Fitch ratings agency downgraded Greece further into junk status, from "CCC" to "C" following the release of details on the struggling country's debt swap deal with private creditors, which will see 107 billion euros of Greece's debt written off.

Fitch said the downgrade indicates "that default is highly likely in the near term".

In the meantime, investors remain cautious about the latest bailout for Greece, which euro-zone finance ministers approved yesterday after weeks of negotiations. Analysts fear that though the funds will provide neccessary support to make a bond payment in March, the country will eventually need further funds.

Commodities were mixed, with the gold contract for April up 0.26% to $1,763.20 an ounce, and the silver contract down 0.56% to $34.3 an ounce.

April copper turned higher by 0.12% to $3.85 a pound, while crude oil for April delivery fell 40 cents to $105.85 a barrel.

In Toronto, materials, metals and mining and info-tech were the three biggest gainers, with telecom and energy also supported. Financials were down 0.3%.

Among energy, Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) was up 1.6%, while in the gold sector, Kinross (TSE:K) and Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) gained 0.7% and 1.22%, respectively. Copper heavyweight Teck Resources (TSE:TCK.B) rose around 2.4%.

In Canadian news Wednesday, Rogers Communications (TSE:RCI.B) (NYSE:RCI) said Wednesday that fourth quarter net profits rose eight percent as wireless revenue grew two percent on a record number of new smartphone customers and iPhone activations.

The Toronto-based company also boosted its annualized dividend by 11 percent to $1.58 per share for both its voting and non-voting shares, leading to a new quarterly dividend of 39.5 cents per share - payable on April 2. The results provided support for the telecom sector, which was up 0.4% in Toronto.

For the three months that ended December 31, Canada's largest wireless company said adjusted net income rose to $372 million, or 70 cents per share, up 17 percent from a year earlier.

Total operating revenue edged up one percent for the latest quarter to $3.18 billion.

In the meantime, rival telecom Telus Corp. (TSE:T) said Tuesday it would raise its dividend to 61 cents a share, up from 58 cents.

Sears Canada (TSE:SCC) said Wednesday it earned $38.7 million or 36 cents per share in its latest quarter, compared to $82.7 million or 77 cents per share a year earlier.

Total revenues for the quarter dropped 6.4% to $1.37 billion.

In other news, Talisman Energy (TSE:TLM) said it has struck a partnership with Mitsubishi Corp. to develop natural gas properties in Papua New Guinea.

Calgary-based Talisman said Mitsubishi will pay about $280-million to form a joint venture on nine licences in the country. Talisman will hold about a 40% stake in the licences, while Mitsubishi will hold 20%. Talisman shares rose 0.65%.

Canada's largest thermal coal producer, Sherritt International Corp. (TSE:S), said it earned $28.1 million, or 10 cents per share in the latest quarter, down from $42.7 million, or 15 cents per share, a year earlier. The latest quarter included charges from an early debt redemption.

*US/Europe*

US markets fell lower Wednesday on concerns over Greece's latest bailout deal and global economic growth. The Dow was lately down 0.24%.

Meanwhile, traders digested another set of corporate earnings reports, with Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) reporting results that missed analyst expectations after the bell Tuesday.

For the quarter that ended February 3, the company saw a profit of $764 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with a profit of $927 million or 48 cents a share a year earlier.

Revenue was $16.03 billion, up from $15.69 billion. Adjusted income was 51 cents per share. Analysts were expecting a profit of 52 cents per share on revenue of $15.97 billion, according to FactSet Research.

For the current quarter, the company said it expects revenue to drop about 7 percent sequentially, which translates to a sales forecast of $14.91 billion. Analysts were expecting revenue of $15.09 billion, according to data from FactSet Research. Shares of Dell fell more than 6%.

Rival Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is due to report after the closing bell today, and is expected to report earnings of 86 cents per share, down from $1.36 per share a year ago.

Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) saw its shares jump more than 16 percent Wednesday after announcing fourth quarter results that well beat estimates, with profits rising 25 percent year-over-year.

For the three months that ended January 28, the women's apparel and accessories retailer said net income was $25.1 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, compared to a year-prior profit of $20.7 million, or 12 cents per diluted share. Analysts, on average, were expecting the company to earn 11 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was also in focus Wednesday, as the iPad maker is involved in a courtroom battle with Chinese company Proview International, which claims Apple does not own rights to the iPad trademark in China.

Meanwhile, Netflix's (NASDAQ:NFLX) fell more than 5% after Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) said that it is working on a new subscription video-on-demand competitor, named "Streampix."

On the economic front in the US, existing-home sales rose 4.3% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists were expecting a sales rate of 4.5 million.

European markets finished lower today with shares in Germany leading the region. The DAX was down 0.93% while France's CAC 40 was off 0.52% and Britain's FTSE 100 fell lower by 0.20%. Reported by Proactive Investors 35 minutes ago.

PlayBook update makes tablet an easier sell

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:31:31 +0000

With the OS upgrade, Research In Motion can claim it has the best non-iPad tablet for Canadians Reported by Globe and Mail 21 minutes ago.

A Young Man From Florida Moves To A Small Village In The Middle Of Africa

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:06:33 +0000

Over 15,000 Americans apply every year for an unpaid program that will send them for 27 months to a hard life in a distant land.

What's it like to be a Volunteer?

We asked Ian Ross, a 2010 graduate of Wake Forest University, to send some pictures of his daily life in Rwanda.

Says Ross: "Probably the best thing about being a Peace Corps volunteer is that you have a lot of time for self-directed activities. I teach for 15 hours a week, and the rest is up to me. As secondary projects, I am holding computer lessons for teachers, teaching courtroom staff English once a month in the capital, and helping to create a secondary school curriculum for all volunteers to use. I'm also looking into the possibilities of introducing a cheap cooking fuel alternative to charcoal."

-Mibirizi is located in the southeastern corner of Rwanda, right in the middle of Africa-

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-Here's a closeup of Mibirizi places with locations noted by Ian-

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-For breakfast, I either eat dinner leftovers from the night before or something light like this soft cheese and peanuts and a cup of water.-

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iPad 3 Reports Suggest 8MP Camera

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:04:03 +0000

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Tumblr's 'Babies with iPads' eye-catching

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:58 +0000

A Tumblr blog has harnessed the unbearable cuteness of being that defines this youngest generation's instant comfort with Apple's iPad. Reported by msnbc.com 58 minutes ago.

Air Force cancels iPad acquisition

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:49:41 +0000

Plans to purchase 2,861 iPad tablet computers for flight crews with the Air Force Special Operations Command have fallen through, Nextgov reported. The command did not provide any explanation for the move in its notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The decision comes just days after announcing the inclusion of Russian-developed security and documents reader software. Reported by bizjournals 1 hour ago.

VIDEO: Apple iPad hearing begins in China

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:36 +0000

A Chinese company is fighting Apple Inc. over its use of the iPad trademark in China. Reported by BBC News 58 minutes ago.

Summary Box: Apple defends use of iPad name

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:27:51 +0000

Summary Box: Apple defends use of iPad name
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Updated 07:54 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2012

THE PARTIES IN COURT: The electronics giant Apple and a struggling company that denies it sold rights to the iPad name in mainland China. THE HEARING: It took place in Shanghai and adjourned after a fractious four-hour session. The judge repeatedly admonished both sides to observe proper court protocol as they argued across the courtroom. THE ARGUMENTS: Apple insists it holds the trademark rights to the iPad in China, having purchased them from Shenzhen Proview Technology's Taiwan affiliate through a company set up for that purpose. A lawyer for Proview argues that the 2009 sale was invalid. Reported by SeattlePI.com 1 hour ago.

The Beatles Ringtones Now Available on iTunes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:49:41 +0000

Apple is now offering ringtones for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad featuring The Beatles. This iTunes exclusive is available to those who purchase the Beatles album, 1 - a compilation released on 13 November 2000. Ringtones are cut from early songs, such as "Love Me Do" and "The Ballad of John and Yoko," as well as newer songs. Apple markets the goods, saying “For the first time, get the music of The Beatles as individual ringtones - exclusively on iTunes. Each of ... Reported by Softpedia 1 hour ago.

iPad's share of tablet market to dip to 62 percent this year

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:36:47 +0000

The iPad will lead in 2012, but its share will drop to 62 percent from almost 90 percent in 2010, says research firm TrendForce. [Read more] Reported by CNET News.com 1 hour ago.

Nightline Tours Apple’s Foxconn Factory in China: 10 Things We Learned

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:49:41 +0000

In recent weeks, Apple has received increasing scrutiny over the working conditions within the factories that produce its highly profitable products like the iPad and MacBook. In an ABC exclusive that aired Feb. 21, Nightline was permitted to tour Apple's largest manufacturer, Foxconn, at its facilities in Shenzhen, China. Reported by IBTimes 1 hour ago.

THE APPLE INVESTOR: Apple Sold More iOS Devices In 2011 Than All The Macs Sold Ever (AAPL)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:06:36 +0000

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AAPL Down With Markets*
Markets are wavering in early trading as the Euro crisis continues on. Shares of AAPL down with the rest of tech. Investors continue to be focused on iPhone adoption; update to the iPad; market share growth of the Mac business; further penetration in China and emerging markets; the evolution and potential re-conception of Apple TV; and platforms such as Siri, iAd, iBooks and social (Ping). Shares of Apple trade at 9.5x Enterprise Value / Trailing Twelve Months Free Cash Flow (including long-term marketable securities).

*Last Year, Apple Sold More iOS Products Than It Has Sold Macs In 28 Years (Asymco)*
Apple sold more iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads in the last 12 months than it has sold Macs in the entire company’s history. In 2011, Apple sold 156 million iOS devices, while the company has only ever sold 122 million Macs. And in the last several years, the company has sold a cumulative total of 316 million iOS devices, which is more than double its total Mac sales. Moreover, 2011 accounted for more than half of Apple’s total sales since 2007, when iOS was first released.

*Mac Sales Down In January As Users Await Updates (MacRumors)*
Citing data from NPD on U.S. Mac sales, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster says that Apple's U.S. Mac sales were up only 1% year-over-year in January, tracking behind predictions that have called for roughly 20% year-over-year growth for the full quarter. Munster believes, however, that continued strength in international markets and the potential for new Mac updates such as a refreshed MacBook Air near end of the quarter will likely help Apple close strongly to meet expectations.

*Apple's Share Of The U.K. Smartphone Business Climbs To Nearly 30% (AppleInsider)*
Apple's share of the smartphone market in the U.K. jumped up 7 percentage points year-over-year to reach 29.1%, according to Kantar Worldpanel. While Android holds on to its lead, Apple is making inroads. Kantar also noted that the iPhone has grabbed a 48.4% of the U.S. market compared to 42.6% for Android, though those numbers differ substantially from other market research estimates. The company also notes that an estimated 71.4% of British mobile phone sales were smartphones during the 12 weeks ending January 22.

*China Telecom To Get The iPhone 4S Next Month (9To5Mac)*
China Telecom announced it would begin selling the iPhone 4S next month to its 130 million mobile subscribers. The iPhone 4S will go on sale on March 9 on China Telecom, and pre-order offerings will start on March 2. China Telecom has almost 200 million customers in Mainland China, including fixed line, mobile and broadband.

*iPad 3 Rumored To Launch In Germany Late March (AppleInsider)
*With Apple expected to unveil its next-generation iPad in early March, rumor is suggesting that the device will launch in Germany only a few weeks later, on March 23. Last year, Apple announced the iPad 2 on March 2 with the international launch a few weeks later, on March 25, to 25 additional countries including Germany. This year, Apple is expected to unveil its third-generation iPad on March 7. If that date is accurate and Apple employs the same launch time frame as 2011, international availability would begin on Friday, March 30. Here are some iPad 3 design rumors: an 8 megapixel camera, a retina display, and a shapely backside.

*iTunes Match Comes To Japan Bringing The Total To 37 Countries (AppleInsider)*
Apple has continued the international expansion of its iTunes in the Cloud service, allowing iOS users in Japan to automatically download iTunes song purchases on their devices. International roll-out of iTunes Match has continued steadily since it debuted in the U.S., expanding to the U.K., Europe and Australia in December. It expanded to 19 more countries across Latin America and Europe in January, bringing its total to 37.

*Apple Approaching 25 Billion Apps Downloaded (BGR)*
Apple initiated a countdown to 25 billion iTunes App Store downloads. The running total currently sits around 24.5 billion downloads. Apple’s iOS App Store opened its doors in July 2008 alongside the launch of the iPhone 3G, and the company would later launch the Mac App Store in October 2010.

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Microsoft: No Office for Apple's iPad

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:07:48 +0000

The "he said, she said" game is running rampant in the tech world today. Granted, this time around it seems more like The Daily versus Microsoft.

read more Reported by TG Daily 2 hours ago.

Gates Foundation toilet contest seeks 'iPad of sanitation'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:03:41 +0000

This summer, the Gates Foundation will present hygienic innovations developed through its Reinventing the Toilet Challenge. [Read more] Reported by CNET News.com 2 hours ago.

Microsoft (MSFT) finds itself in a PR dust-up over yesterday's report from The Daily claiming Redmond will soon unveil an iPad version of Office. A spokeswoman claims the report is "based on inaccurate rumors and speculation," and says an image used isn'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:12:25 +0000

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Apple Could Face iPad Ban in China over Naming Dispute

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:03:41 +0000

Apple faces an extended court battle after the original owner of the iPad brand - Proview Technology - claims to still own it within China - potentially leading to a nationwide ban of the popular tablet. Reported by ITProPortal 2 hours ago.

Apple Fights for iPad Rights in Chinese Trademark Dispute

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:55 +0000

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COMMENT: Merc iPad app fun but directions off...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:55 +0000

Technology buff here's fingers were itching as soon as I read up about the new iPhone/iPad apps from Honda and Mercedes this week. Reported by Just-Auto 2 hours ago.