Archive for May, 2008

Open-Source File Format Is to Be a Part of Microsoft Office

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Under pressure from European regulators and others, Microsoft is to say it will give customers the ability to use documents in Open Document Format — the main rival to the Microsoft Word format.

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Netflix to Sell a Device for Instantly Watching Movies on TV

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Netflix, which will begin marketing the device on Tuesday, will not charge customers beyond their normal subscription fee.

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Older Brain Really May Be a Wiser Brain

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

New research suggests that memory lapses that occur with age might be a sign of a widening focus of attention.When older people can no longer remember names at a cocktail party, they tend to think that their brainpower is declining. But a growing number of studies suggest that this assumption is often wrong.

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Five Basics for Building a Solid Financial Future

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

A new Times columnist offers guidance for making financial decisions, when making good ones is more critical than ever.

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Frugal Traveler: How to Beat the Euro

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Yes, the euro has reached new heights against the once-mighty dollar. But exchange rates aren’t the only things conspiring to shrink our travel budgets; most credit card issuers and banks in the United States levy fees whenever you use their cards abroad.
Credit card companies like Visa, MasterCard and American Express typically tack on 1 to […]

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Beating the Bushes for a Bargain Ticket

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Although prices are rising, it is still possible to score cheap airline tickets with some simple strategies.

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‘Bush apology’ for Koran shooting

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

US President George W Bush has made a personal apology over the shooting of a Koran by an American soldier, Iraq’s government has said in a statement.

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Wii Fit Released in US.

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Nintendo’s hotly anticipated Wii Fit goes on sale Monday. Other companies are already trying to jump on the “active gaming” bandwagon by coming out with devices of their own that plug into the Wii.

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In Paris, Owning an Eleventh of an Apartment

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Real estate experts say that Americans looking to buy abroad are increasingly exploring group properties.

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For Customer Service, Please Read (Instead of Holding)

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

The simplest and best way to consistently provide good customer service is to follow the golden rule and put yourself in the customer’s position.

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