The industry’s leading residential real estate firms are quickly responding to RISMedia’s 24th Annual Power Broker Survey, reporting strong numbers for 2011 despite a challenging economic landscape.
As the preeminent ranking of the industry’s top residential real estate brokerages, RISMedia’s …
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A traveler attempting to book a plane ticket by phone became frustrated after choosing from a menu of endless options then waiting on hold for 20 minutes before eventually being transferred twice, the second time to a dial tone. When …
Every home—whether it’s a resale or new—has some kind of an issue, and the reality is that there is no “perfect” house. Many homebuyers embark on their search for a home with the belief that new homes should be flawless, …
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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:36:26 EST FREE The Indy Victory Lap No One Expected For the New York Giants, a season that began under a caution flag ended with victory in Indianapolis, with a stunning 21-17 defeat of New England in Super Bowl XLVI.
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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:33:11 EST PAID Fast Phones, Dead Batteries Users of 4G smartphones are discovering their speedy broadband service also zips through battery life, which could slow phone carriers' battle to convert customers to higher-speed networks.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:33 EST FREE Need a Ride? New apps like Cabulous, Groundlink and Getaround let you easily book and pay for yellow cabs, stretch limousines and even neighbor's cars.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:21:06 EST FREE The Secret Appeal of 'Downton Abbey' Why do we adore a celebration of British pecking orders? Because hierarchies are as American as apple pie.
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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:37:13 EST FREE Did Early Humans Ride the Waves to Australia? Until 150,000 years ago, all our ancestors lived in Africa—and then they started spreading out. Matt Ridley examines the theories around the exodus.
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That couldnâ??t compare, though, to the look Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco sported when he took the field. He had gold headphones and his matching gold mouthguard. Hey, at least heâ??s on the active list this week. What are the chances heâ??ll have a big game, that this is what Bill Belichick has been saving him for?
The Nationals signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a minor league contract, a person with knowledge of the agreement said, adding depth to Washingtonâ??s thin center field competition with a player who performed well for them when healthy in 2011.
Putting together touchdown drives at the end of the first half and at the beginning of the second, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady accomplished something besides putting points on the board. He broke a Super Bowl record set by his boyhood idol, Joe Montana.
New York Giants tight end Travis Beckum tore his anterior cruciate ligament early in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday night. In the second half, tight end Jake Ballard hurt his knee and left the game.
In the third period of Sundayâ??s 4-1 loss to Boston, Capitals rookie defenseman Dmitry Orlov was struck under the visor by a deflected puck. It was the second straight afternoon in which Orlov was hit in the face by a puck.
The Giants drove 88 yards for what would be the winning touchdown, a series highlighted by an incredible pass and catch from Eli Manning to Mario Manningham that covered 38 yards.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:29:09 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, February 3, 2012 Google backs its privacy policy despite Europe's challange. Testing Superbowl ads. Anonymous has been very busy.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:30:19 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing, Early Edition, Feb. 3, 2012 What is Facebook worth? Microsoft continues sniping at Google's snooping and AMD's new strategy. Tom Ortuso reports.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:26:45 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Feb. 2, 2012 Facebook sets the stage for an historic IPO ... investors cheer results from EA and Qualcomm ... if you write a farewell email at the office, be careful what you say ... and "teching up" the cereal box. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:31:40 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Feb. 1, 2012 Sony taps a new CEO ... Facebook's IPO filing appears imminent ... Amazon's quarterly profit skids 57% ... and Apple's new retail chief will help the company expand its retail network. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:30 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, January 31, 2012 Something else not to like about Facebook's 'Timeline.' Your stuff on Megaupload's likely to disappear. Are videogames becoming less violent?
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:27:54 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Jan. 31, 2012 Facebook widens its lead in display ads ... Gannett says 'go digital or die' ... there are new accusations in an H-P/Oracle feud ... and MegaUpload users face possible deletion of data. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:43:14 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, January 30, 2012 Email giants move to stop phishing. Microsoft offers a peek at its new Office software. The Veterans' Affairs Office admits to a goof.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:11:13 EST News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, Jan. 30, 2012 Email giants move to curtail 'phishing' ... Facebook's IPO could come pretty soon; an IPO from AVG hits the Street this week ... and just how big is Internet business? Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
