Digital News Report – It was announced today that LaBranche & Co. has agreed to sell its business that aids in trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will sell…
Author: Jim Peterson
Google Warns China after Hit By Cyber Attacks : May Leave Country
Digital News Report – The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher today as international companies led the way. The DJIA was up 53.51 points to 10,680.77, despite Google’s warning it may leave…
Bankers Admit Role In Financial Crisis At Commission Hearings
Phil Angelides – file photo courtesy Dan Ancona Digital News Report – Bankers faced the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission in an effort to justify what some call risky behavior with other people’s…
Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti
Digital News Report – Haiti was hit with a very unusual and large earthquake late Tuesday afternoon (see video below). Rescue teams from southern California and other parts of the world are…
Conan O’Brien To Leave Tonight Show If Leno Moved Back – Fox Is Ready To Deal
Conan O’Brien – source: cc Digital News Report – NBC had hoped to hold on to Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien, but that may not happen. There are reports that Fox is…
Say Goodbye to the Job Recession…and Hello to the Census Effect
Digital News Report – Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt analysis of current economic conditions we received from Morgan Stanly as part of their Global Economic Forum. They see moderate hiring and…
Sarah Palin Joins Fox News
Sarah Palin – photo courtesy: Bruce Tuten Digital News Report – Fox News announced that Sarah Palin will be joining the lineup as a contributor beginning tomorrow. She will appear on the…
Mark McGwire Admits To Steroid Use
Mark McGwire, St. Louis, 2001 – cc Digital News Report – Mark McGwire has admitted that he has used steroids. The admission didn’t surprise many people but it was curious that he…
Herrera seeks rule change to block PG&E efforts to kill consumer choice
Digital News Report – SAN FRANCISCO – City Attorney Dennis Herrera today petitioned the California Public Utilities Commission for tougher regulations to prohibit electric utilities from engaging in marketing campaigns and other…
Mushroom Festival Held Over Weekend
button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) source: cc Digital News Report – Santa Cruz – The 36th annual Fungus Fair happened this weekend at the Louden Nelson Center auditorium. The festival, sponsored by the…