Verizon to set up streaming service with Redbox (AP)

AP - Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

Life under glass: Corning’s vision of the future (Yahoo! News)

Yahoo! News - If all the crazy and awesome innovative designs we've seen lately come to fruition, theÂ future is going to be a pretty interesting place. IfÂ melting buildings aren't your thing though, check out this vision of the future proposed byÂ Corning, makers of …

Madonna’s halftime show features glitz, glamor, and controversy (Yahoo! News)

Yahoo! News - Unless you've just awoken from a coma or emerged from under a rock, you're probably aware of the rather popularÂ sporting event that was held over the weekend. For those who don't care about the game itself, or theÂ commercials, the halftime …

Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard says (Reuters)

Reuters - The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next year, a top Fed official said on Monday, arguing that many years of near-zero rates will do little to return economic output to pre-recession levels and risks causing "disaster."

Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action (Reuters)

Reuters - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece on Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by delaying their decision for yet another day.

Greece caves in on civil service firings (AP)

AP - Greece's coalition government on Monday caved in to demands to cut civil service jobs, announcing 15,000 positions would go this year, amid mounting international pressure to agree on austerity measures needed to secure major new debt agreements.

Boeing shares slip as it addresses 787 issues (Reuters)

Reuters - Boeing Co shares slipped on Monday, the day after the plane maker said it must correct a fuselage support structure problem on some of its carbon-composite 787s, a glitch experts said could slow production.

Wall Street dips as investors wait on Greece (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. stocks dipped on Monday as a delay by debt-ridden Greece in accepting the terms of a bailout gave investors little reason to buy equities after a five-week rally.

Swiss bank Julius Baer expects fine in US tax case (AP)

AP - Swiss bank Julius Baer Group said Monday that it might have to pay a fine to settle allegations it helped American clients cheat on their taxes, but cautioned investors that the final outcome of the case was still uncertain.

Convicted NY fraudster sentenced in hit plot (AP)

AP - A convicted New York mortgage fraudster who then tried to get a key witness killed in revenge has gotten another eight to 16 years in prison.

Massachusetts gas prices edge up another 2 cents (AP)

AP - Massachusetts residents are paying two more cents a gallon at the gas pump, the seventh consecutive week of increases.

France, Germany want closer control of Greek funds (AP)

AP - France and Germany on Monday sought to impose tighter controls on Greece's finances and warned political leaders in Athens to agree on new austerity measures soon if they didn't want to see their country go bankrupt.

Cyberplex unit to pay $4.8 million to Yahoo for poor traffic (Reuters)

Reuters - Cyberplex Inc said its debt-laden unit Tsavo Media is required to pay Yahoo Inc $4.8 million for what the U.S. search company called "low quality traffic" from ads on Tsavo-run websites last year.

Humana forecast is below Street view; shares fall (Reuters)

Reuters - Humana Inc reported a quarterly profit that met analyst estimates, but the health insurer failed to raise its full-year forecast up to Wall Street's target and its shares fell 5.4 percent.

Fidelity Nat'l to buy O'Charley's restaurant chain (AP)

AP - A title insurance and mortgage services company that already owns a stake in the Bakers Square restaurant chain is buying the restaurant operator O'Charley's Inc., the companies announced Monday.

Android’s internal rivalry caused HTC’s downfall (Appolicious)

Appolicious - It doesn’t always pay to be a first mover. When Android first hit the market, it was HTC that had enough faith in Google’s initial OS to manufacture handsets, but two year’s later the inaugural Android device maker has fallen to increasing competition within the Android community. Today HTC reported a 26 percent drop in fourth quarter profits, warning investors that revenues could drop 36 percent this quarter. ...

Chrysler's "Halftime" ad: a roadmap for America? (Reuters)

Reuters - Is what is good for Chrysler good for America?

As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue (Reuters)

Reuters - About a year ago, when it became clear that taking Facebook Inc public was a matter of when not if, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg went out and poached Caroline Everson, then global advertising head at Microsoft Corp.

Internet giants pull content after warning in India courts (Reuters)

Reuters - Internet giants Google Inc and Facebook removed content from some Indian domain websites on Monday following a court directive warning them of a crackdown "like China" if they did not take steps to protect religious sensibilities.

Fresh Android Apps for Feb. 6: The Call of Sedona, iDatank, Infected (Appolicious)

Appolicious - It’s a new week and a new set of fresh Android apps. Find your Zen in The Call of Sedona, explore the dangerous universe with iDatank, and stop spread the disease in INFECTED.

Fresh iPhone Apps for Feb. 6: Vanity Fair Hollywood, Game Your Video, Tank Battalion Blitz, Order Up!! To Go (Appolicious)

Appolicious - It’s almost time for this year’s Academy Awards, so get primed up for your Oscar ballot with Vanity Fair Hollywood, an app full of information about the nominees so you can make informed picks. After you’re done thinking about the best in Hollywood, you can make videos of your own with effects app Game your Video. In games, we’ve got Tank Battalion Blitz, a top-down tank battling game that includes offline and online multiplayer play. After that, there’s Order Up!! To Go, a time-management restaurant game that uses gesture controls for your cooking.

Google, Facebook remove content on India's order (AP)

AP - Google India has removed web pages deemed offensive to Indian political and religious leaders to comply with a court case that has raised censorship fears in the world's largest democracy, media reported Monday.

China growth could halve if Europe crisis worsens: IMF (Reuters)

Reuters - China's annual economic growth could be cut nearly in half this year if Europe's debt crisis tips the world economy into a recession, putting pressure on Beijing to unveil "significant" fiscal stimulus, the International Monetary Fund said.

Taiwan smartphone maker HTC sees Q1 revenue lagging (Reuters)

Reuters - Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp expects to post much lower-than-expected revenue in the first quarter, underscoring analyst views that it will face another weak quarter and an uphill struggle to prove to investors it still retains its innovative touch.

Android Alternatives to Apple's Siri Personal Assistant (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - When it was announced in October, one of the headline features of Apple's iPhone 4S was Siri, an "intelligent assistant" which answers spoken questions and takes orders given in natural English. It was less like Google's Voice Actions for Android, an app which understands a limited set of specific commands, and more like the computers on Star Trek.

CommVault says will go it alone, despite M&A buzz (Reuters)

Reuters - CommVault Systems Inc has managed to skirt rampant consolidation in the fast-growing storage software market, and CEO Bob Hammer is planning to keep it that way.

Europe's shadow darkens outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - A renewed focus on Europe's banking and debt crisis may quickly sap the nascent optimism about global economic prospects that followed a remarkably solid U.S. January employment report.

TiVo shares appear to be discounted: report (Reuters)

Reuters - TiVo Inc is trading at a compelling discount and could be a possible acquisition target by Microsoft or Google, Barron's financial newspaper reported on Sunday.

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings Hosts CFI Certification at 2012 Installer Day

Leading wholesale flooring and carpet experts certify industry professionals in flooring installation at ProSourceChicago, Illinois (PRWEB) February 05, 2012 ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, a leader in wholesale flooring and carpet, held another Installer Day and CFI Certification at the 2012 Installer Day event in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on January 6th and 7th. The two day event took ...

For Facebook 'Hacker Way' is way of life (AP)

AP - Facebook's billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls himself a hacker.

Saving Even More At A Wholesale Club

Shopping at a wholesale club can help you save time, trouble and money. (NAPSI)—Smart shoppers save more by following a few simple techniques to extend their purchasing power. You don’t have to spend hours clipping coupons, either (although that may work, too). It’s more about learning where you can save the most while not overwhelming a family’s already busy schedule. Shopping Suggestions Here ...

Analysis: Stock-picking makes a comeback as macro tides fade (Reuters)

Reuters - Stock-picking once again matters on Wall Street.

Going mobile: Travel's eventual high-tech future (Reuters)

Reuters - Welcome to the airport terminal of the future.

Dominion Dealer Solutions® Delivers Access to OPENLANE® Wholesale Auction Data in Dominion Inventory

Dominion Dealer Solutions, the nation’s largest provider of comprehensive inventory management solutions, data services, merchandising tools, and a leading provider of automotive d

BB&T Purchases Leading Wholesale Insurance Brokerage

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT - News) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the life and property and casualty insurance operating divisions ...

Research and Markets: 2012 Worldwide Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry - Industry & Market Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Worldwide Computer & Equipment Wholesale Ind

Euro zone sales tumble at Christmas, no sign of growth (Reuters)

Reuters - Retail sales in the euro zone tumbled unexpectedly in December, the biggest drop in the Christmas period in three years, data showed on Friday, with rising joblessness and stubborn inflation undercut signs of a stabilization in Europe's economy.

Research and Markets: 2012 Worldwide Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry-Industry & Market Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Worldwide Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry-Indu

Group seeks to save data on Megaupload servers (Reuters)

Reuters - The Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday asked federal prosecutors and lawyers for the Megaupload.com file-sharing service to allow users who uploaded material to retrieve it as long as it was not copyrighted material.

Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports January Sales Results

ISSAQUAH, WA-- - Costco Wholesale Corporation today reported net sales of $7.00 billion for the month of January, the four weeks ended January 29, 2012, an increase of 11 percent from $6.30 billion during ...

Efinancial Wholesale Holds Sales Contest Giving Life Insurance Brokers the Opportunity to Win a Dream Vacation

Efinancial Wholesale, a leading online life insurance wholesaler, is proud to announce the launch of the First Quarter-2012 Efinancial Sales Incentive. The contest gives Efinancial in-house life insurance agents and individual producers the opportunity to win one of two dream vacations.Bellevue, Wash. (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Efinancial Wholesale, a leading online life insurance brokerage, is ...

NASA Launches Facebook Game to Test Space Program Knowledge (Mashable)

Mashable - How much do you know about the NASA space program, Earthling?

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses is Now on Facebook

CTS Wholesale Sunglasses launches its Facebook page and gets on other social media places to be closer to its customers.(PRWEB) January 31, 2012 CTS Wholesale Sunglasses, the importer and distributor of wholesale sunglasses, has launched its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CTSWholesaleSunglass to be closer to its customers and participate in social media conversations with other ...

Wholesale Jewelry Distributor CERIJewelry.com Proudly Offers the Latest Addition to Its Inventory: Gorgeous iPhone 4 ...

Reputable supplier of fashionable wholesale jewelry CERIJewelry.com expands its product inventory by launching sparkling iPhone cases at competitive wholesale prices. Diamond cases for iPhones, Blackberry, and Samsung phones start at $6.50 and clients can select from a wide variety of styles such as animal prints, hearts, skulls, and rubber designs. CERIJewelry.com also offers the latest ...