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Saturday, December 23, 2006

WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Paper: Google's Earnings Growth May Stall 



The Internet search company's earnings growth may soon hit a speed bump, The Wall Street Journal is reporting.

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-20 03:06 GMT: Calpers fund managers allowed to make China investments case by case - report 
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (Calpers) will allow its emerging markets managers to invest in companies from China and other developing countries, subject to a case-by-case review, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Loral to buy unit of BCE for $2.6 bln: paper 
Satellite company Loral Space & Communications Inc. , in partnership with a Canadian pension fund, is expected to announce a deal to acquire the Telesat satellite unit of BCE Inc. , Canada's biggest telecoms company, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site.

Wall Street Journal to Carry Breakingviews Column Daily 
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2006 -- The Wall Street Journal and breakingviews.com, the premier online financial commentary publication, today announced that a daily breakingviews column will begin appearing in all six days of the redesigned Wall Street Journal, which launches on Jan. 2, 2007.

Delta to file for $12 bln reorganization: paper 
Delta Air Lines Inc., working to beat back an $8.4 billion merger bid from US Airways Group Inc., is expected as soon as Tuesday to file a sweeping bankruptcy reorganization plan, The Wall Street Journal said on its Web site, citing people familiar with the matter.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

WALL STREET JOURNAL - Latest News - Before Buying High-Tech, Learn the New Terms



Walt Mossberg offers a quick glossary of techno terms shoppers may encounter when looking for a computer, television, digital camera or cellphone this holiday season. (Video)



Judith Regan's Attorney Vows 'War'
Star book editor Judith Regan is fighting back against her abrupt firing from HarperCollins, hiring a well-known litigator who has vowed "war."



Will Vista Be Ready for Prime Time?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Microsoft Vista, family-tree Web sites and utilities that allow the use of Mac iPods on PCs.



New Sony Reader Is a Good First Draft
Sony is taking a whack at the elusive electronic book reader with a new $350 device. Walt says the sleek gadget is a good start, but warns of significant flaws that mark it as a work in progress.



Deleting Emails on Your Treo
Walt Mossberg answers questions about deleting groups of emails on a Treo, eliminating unnecessary background programs and sending files from a Mac to a Windows PC.



Rhapsody Offers PC-Free Access to Music
A new system gives you access to 2.5 million digital tunes -- without even turning on your computer. But at $999, Walt Mossberg says it requires a roomy budget.



Powerline Adapters Expand Home Net Access
Using small gadgets called Powerline adapters, you can route your Internet connection around your house over your power lines. It really works and it's fast, Walt Mossberg says. (Video)