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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Blogs for shoppers, from fashion to food

Blogs for shoppers, from fashion to food

By Jessica E. Vascellaro

The Wall Street Journal Europe

20 Dec 2006



HikerDeals.com This site can help you save on gifts for outdoorsy friends and relatives, whether they are cyclists, backpackers, skiers, runners or kayakers. The site also features in-depth gear guides on everything from headlamps to ClifCQ Builder... read more...

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Oracle’s profit climbs 21% as software growth eases

Oracle’s profit climbs 21% as software growth eases

By Vauhini Vara

The Wall Street Journal Europe

20 Dec 2006



Oracle Corp. experienced slowing growth in its database and application software business in its fiscal second quarter, a sign of minor growing pains in the wake of acquisitions that have boosted the company’s momentum. The company’s 21% jump in... read more...

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Google earnings engine may slow

Google earnings engine may slow

By Michael Rapoport

The Wall Street Journal Europe

19 Dec 2006



Google Inc.’s earnings growth, which for the most part has been smooth and spectacular until now, may soon hit a speed bump. Its interest income—the money the Internet search engine makes by parking its more than $10 billion cash hoard in... read more...

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Friday, December 15, 2006

Ways to make computers friendlier

Ways to make computers friendlier

BILL HUSTED

Bangkok Post

13 Dec 2006



When I wrote a column about shopping for a new computer for my father-in-law, I got an unexpected reader reaction. My aim was to explain how to shop for a cheap computer. Some of you wanted more details. But many others were interested in how to... read more...

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Ways to make computers friendlier

Ways to make computers friendlier

BILL HUSTED

Bangkok Post

13 Dec 2006



When I wrote a column about shopping for a new computer for my father-in-law, I got an unexpected reader reaction. My aim was to explain how to shop for a cheap computer. Some of you wanted more details. But many others were interested in how to... read more...

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