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Company Profile For Sony Corp
Reuters UK – Sony Corporation is a Japan-based company. The Company is primarily focused on electronics, such as audiovisual and information technology products and components; game, such as PlayStation; entertainment, such as motion pictures and music; and

Year end: 2007's coolest gadgets
Infoworld – Several companies have been promising these for years and in the end it was Sony that made it first to market. You've got to see this TV to fully appreciate its coolness! At just 3 millimeters thick, the TV

Popcorn 3
Mac Central – If you have a personal media player like an Archos handheld device, video iPod , Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), multimedia-capable BlackBerry smartphone, or one of the myriad other devices that can play video, chances are you ve sought a way to

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Hands-on Review: Sansa TakeTV
Download shows, transfer 'em to a USB stick, plug it into your TV. Easy, right?

U.S. to (Finally) Phase Out Incandescent Bulbs
Say buh-bye to the traditional light bulb, thanks to a just-signed energy bill.

What to Watch on Your New HDTV
Want to impress the relatives with your new HDTV? Check out these eye-popping channels.

Google Tees up Calendar Sync for BlackBerry
Wireless syncing occurs every two hours; no word on iPhone compatibility.

10 Worst Tech Products of 2007
Would you be surprised to learn that a certain Windows upgrade made the list? Didn't think so.

Mac Users More Likely to Buy Music Online
Survey says Mac heads are three times more likely to buy online music than PC users.

Blockbuster Hikes "Total Access" Rates, Again
Mail-order DVD subscribers will see rate hikes as high as 40 percent. Ho, ho, ho!

Wired Announces 2007 Vaporware Awards
Not coming soon: a $1,500 keyboard, the 802.11n wireless standard, and the Duke.

Happy Birthday, Blogs!
The first "Weblog" was born 10 years ago today; now, about 70 million blogs are up and running.

The Top 10 Gadgets of 2007
Including an itty-bitty laptop, TiVo's bargain HD DVR, that phone from Apple, and more.

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YouTube App Wades into Helio's Ocean
Now you can sign in, rate videos, and even post video replies to other YouTube clips.

Mac Users More Likely to Buy Music Online
Survey says Mac heads are three times more likely to buy online music than PC users.

Hands-on Review: Sansa TakeTV
Download shows, transfer 'em to a USB stick, plug it into your TV. Easy, right?

Is Duke Nukem Forever Finally on Tap?
A new, one-minute teaser for the endlessly delayed game just hit the web.

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Mac Users More Likely to Buy Music Online
Survey says Mac heads are three times more likely to buy online music than PC users.

What to Watch on Your New HDTV
Want to impress the relatives with your new HDTV? Check out these eye-popping channels.

Is Duke Nukem Forever Finally on Tap?
A new, one-minute teaser for the endlessly delayed game just hit the web.

Sony Blu-ray Player Breaks the $300 Barrier
Didn't Sony just tell us its players wouldn't fall below $399 this year? Hmmm…

YouTube App Wades into Helio's Ocean
Now you can sign in, rate videos, and even post video replies to other YouTube clips.

Blockbuster Hikes "Total Access" Rates, Again
Mail-order DVD subscribers will see rate hikes as high as 40 percent. Ho, ho, ho!

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Reader Mail: Is This a 1080p HDTV or Not?
Its native resolution is 1280 by 720, but "1080p" is listed as a supported format. Help!

Is Duke Nukem Forever Finally on Tap?
A new, one-minute teaser for the endlessly delayed game just hit the web.

10 Worst Tech Products of 2007
Would you be surprised to learn that a certain Windows upgrade made the list? Didn't think so.

"Jackass 2.5" to Debut on Web, Skipping Theaters
The new gross-fest goes online next week for free, but you'll have to sit through some ads.

Wired Announces 2007 Vaporware Awards
Not coming soon: a $1,500 keyboard, the 802.11n wireless standard, and the Duke.

Nintendo: We're "Not Fans" of Forced Wii Bundles
Nintendo's message to retailers forcing pricey Wii bundles on shoppers? Don't do it.

Blockbuster Hikes "Total Access" Rates, Again
Mail-order DVD subscribers will see rate hikes as high as 40 percent. Ho, ho, ho!

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Blockbuster Hikes "Total Access" Rates, Again
Mail-order DVD subscribers will see rate hikes as high as 40 percent. Ho, ho, ho!

Wired Announces 2007 Vaporware Awards
Not coming soon: a $1,500 keyboard, the 802.11n wireless standard, and the Duke.

Reader Mail: DTV Converter Box Coupons?
How do I get a coupon for an analog-to-digital converter box? And where can I buy the box?

10 Worst Tech Products of 2007
Would you be surprised to learn that a certain Windows upgrade made the list? Didn't think so.

Reader Mail: Is This a 1080p HDTV or Not?
Its native resolution is 1280 by 720, but "1080p" is listed as a supported format. Help!

"Jackass 2.5" to Debut on Web, Skipping Theaters
The new gross-fest goes online next week for free, but you'll have to sit through some ads.

YouTube App Wades into Helio's Ocean
Now you can sign in, rate videos, and even post video replies to other YouTube clips.

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iPodObserver – iPod nano Top Amazon Christmas Seller (The Mac Observer)
Apple's silver 4GB iPod nano topped Amazon's best seller electronics list on Christmas Eve. iPods managed to land in five of the top ten slots on December 24 while Microsoft's Zune came in with a distant 17th place

Review: Apple iPod Nano 3G (Geek.com)
When the iPod nano was first released it took a lot of people by surprise. The 2G mini had only been out a few months and despite the fact that is was always the black sheep of the iPod family there was no telling that it would have one of the shortest lifespans of any [...]

iPodObserver – Apple Patent Application Could Protect Against Hearing Loss from iPod (The Mac Observer)
Apple, Inc. has filed for a patent for a technology that would allow an iPod or iPhone to automatically adjust its maximum volume depending the length of time one listens to it. According to a patent application filed in Europe, its express purpose is to protect against hearing loss that may occur from long iPod sessions at loud volumes

iPod among items taken in car break-in (The Buffalo News)
NIAGARA FALLS An iPod was among the items taken from a McKoon Avenue man s car early Saturday while parked off John Daly Boulevard, police said. Also stolen were some hunting knives, an aluminum baseball bat, a DVD and a heavy-duty jack. Loss was set at $244.

Apple planning volume control feature on iPod (Addict 3D)
Apple planning volume control feature on iPodAs per market sources, Apple seems to be working on developing a volume control device for its iPod range of digital media players.

iPodObserver – Findley Designs Adds iPhone & Leopard Support to iPod Access Photo (The Mac Observer)
Findley Designs, Inc. announced this week an update for iPod Access Photo v1.3, an update that adds support for Mac OS X 10.5.x and the iPhone. iPod Access Photo allows Mac OS X and Windows users to view and retrieve photos stored on an iPod or iPhone on their computers. The company also added support for the iPod Classic, and the newest version of the iPod Nano

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Cottrell Column: Looking back on a wild college football season (Opelika-Auburn News)
You're probably sitting around trying to figure out how to operate the latest gadget and/or recovering from a stuffing-induced coma right now, but you have plenty to be thanking the football gods for this Christmas. So take a moment for quiet reflection, oh football fans, and think of all the gifts you've received in this wonderful year. First of all, for fans in this state, there probably …

State Pulse: Punjab: End inhuman killings (Central Chronicle)
The relentless female foeticide linked to the sex-determination test in Punjab and Haryana, which has led to an alarming dip in the female population of the two states, have now found a new easy-to-use high-tech gadget to determine the sex of the unborn baby.

'Marketplace' Report: TVs Talking to PCs (NPR)
New technology will let you surf the Internet and watch your favorite reality show all on one device. Nancy Marshal-Genzer of Marketplace talks about the latest must-have gadget that will move your computer from your office to your living room.

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Mr. Bean actor in U.S. fender bender (EARTHtimes.org)
British actor Rowan Atkinson was reportedly involved in a fender bender in the parking lot of an Aspen, Colo, ski resort. Atkinson, who is best-known for playing clumsy Mr. Bean on TV and in films, accidentally backed his four-by-four into a Volkswagen J…

Marathi actor accused of sexual assault attempt (Express India)
Popular Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar, who is husband of a sessions judge in Mumbai, has been accused of attempting to sexually assault a minor who also said that film director Ravi Naidu allegedly raped her.

Mr. Bean actor in U.S. fender bender (UPI)
British actor Rowan Atkinson was reportedly involved in a fender bender in the parking lot of an Aspen, Colo, ski resort.

Mr. Bean actor in U.S. fender bender (Moldova.org)
British actor Rowan Atkinson was reportedly involved in a fender bender in the parking lot of an Aspen, Colo, ski resort. Atkinson, who is best-known for playing clumsy Mr. Bean on TV and in films, accidentally backed his four-by-four into a Volkswagen Jetta, the BBC said. The comic actor was not charged with any crime at the time of the incident, but he and the driver of the other car did …

Marathi actor accused of sexual assault attempt (Press Trust of India)
Pune, Dec 26 (PTI) Popular Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar, who is husband of a sessions judge in Mumbai, has been accused of attempting to sexually assault a minor who also said that film director Ravi Naidu allegedly raped her.

Force India recruits Bollywood actor (F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Shah Rukh Khan to join media campaign : Force India has enlisted the help of a famous Bollywood actor to spread the word about Formula One's newest team.

Marathi actor accused of rape in Pune (IBN via Yahoo! India News)
A case of attempted rape has been filed against noted Marathi actor, Ramesh Bhatkar in Pune. Bhatkar is alleged to have sought sexual favours from a 17-year-old girl in return for giving her a break in the Marathi film industry.

Marathi actor accused of rape (NDTV)
Ramesh Bhatkar, a popular Marathi television actor has been accused of raping a minor. The family of a 17-year-old girl alleged that Bhatkar called the girl to Mumbai a year ago, promising her a break in films and television. But he repeatedly raped her over that period.

Actor 'uses' wife to threaten rape victim | Gets bail (IBN live)
Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar's wife is a judge in a 7/11 case.

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Pinup, B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dies at 77 (WMCTV Memphis)
Associated Press – December 26, 2007 7:24 AM ET IRVINE, Calif. (AP) – Jeanne Carmen, the "little country girl" who became a 1950s pinup and actress and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other…

Tiger Mauls Man at Actress' Preserve (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
A caretaker at Tippi Hedren's animal sanctuary was critically mauled by a Bengal tiger, an attack the actress blamed not on the animal – but on breeders. Chris Orr, 40, was bitten Monday in the neck at Shambala Preserve while cleaning the tiger's cage at the 80-acre wildlife habitat in Acton.

1950s Pinup and B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dies at 77 (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
IRVINE, Calif. – Jeanne Carmen, the "little country girl" who became a 1950s pinup and actress and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other stars, has died. She was 77.

Actress Pat Kirkwood dies at 86 (BBC News)
British actress Pat Kirkwood, a star of stage and screen since the 1930s, dies at the age of 86.

Pin-up, B-movie Actress Jeanne Carmen Dies At 77 (NBC 4 Los Angeles)
A 1950s pin-up girl and B-movie actress who claimed love affairs with Frank Sinatra and other celebrities dies at age 77.

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Marathi actor accused of rape in Pune (IBN via Yahoo! India News)
A case of attempted rape has been filed against noted Marathi actor, Ramesh Bhatkar in Pune. Bhatkar is alleged to have sought sexual favours from a 17-year-old girl in return for giving her a break in the Marathi film industry.

Force India recruits Bollywood actor (F1-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Shah Rukh Khan to join media campaign : Force India has enlisted the help of a famous Bollywood actor to spread the word about Formula One's newest team.

Mr. Bean actor in U.S. fender bender (EARTHtimes.org)
British actor Rowan Atkinson was reportedly involved in a fender bender in the parking lot of an Aspen, Colo, ski resort. Atkinson, who is best-known for playing clumsy Mr. Bean on TV and in films, accidentally backed his four-by-four into a Volkswagen J…

Marathi actor accused of sexual assault attempt (Express India)
Popular Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar, who is husband of a sessions judge in Mumbai, has been accused of attempting to sexually assault a minor who also said that film director Ravi Naidu allegedly raped her.

The 'Real Life' of Actor Steve Carell (NPR)
Fresh Air from WHYY , October 24, 2007 By the end of The 40 Year Old Virgin , the title character had lost his virginity and actor Steve Carell had become a star.

Actor 'uses' wife to threaten rape victim | Gets bail (IBN live)
Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar's wife is a judge in a 7/11 case.

Mr. Bean actor in U.S. fender bender (UPI)
British actor Rowan Atkinson was reportedly involved in a fender bender in the parking lot of an Aspen, Colo, ski resort.

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Actress Pat Kirkwood dies at 86 (Channel 4)
Actress Pat Kirkwood, the last survivor from the golden age of the great pre-war British musical stars, has died, aged 86. During a career spanning more than 60 years she starred in leading roles in musicals written by No l Coward, Cole Porter and Leonard Bernstein.

Pinup, B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dies at 77 (The Daily Comet)
IRVINE, Calif. Jeanne Carmen, a 1950s pinup girl, B-movie actress and trick-shot golfer who hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other stars, has died. She was 77.

Pinup, B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dies at 77 (WMCTV Memphis)
Associated Press – December 26, 2007 7:24 AM ET IRVINE, Calif. (AP) – Jeanne Carmen, the "little country girl" who became a 1950s pinup and actress and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other…

French actress Juliette Binoche back in Iran (AFP via Yahoo! News)
French actress Juliette Binoche, who is working on a new film with celebrated Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, is visiting Iran in order to deepen her knowledge of the country, the ISNA agency reported Wednesday.

Pin-up, B-movie Actress Jeanne Carmen Dies At 77 (NBC 4 Los Angeles)
A 1950s pin-up girl and B-movie actress who claimed love affairs with Frank Sinatra and other celebrities dies at age 77.

Actress Pat Kirkwood dies at 86 (BBC News)
British actress Pat Kirkwood, a star of stage and screen since the 1930s, dies at the age of 86.

Pinup, B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dead at 77 (Houston Chronicle)
Jeanne Carmen, the "little country girl" who became a 1950s pinup and actress and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other stars, has died. She was 77.

Pinup and actress Jeanne Carmen, Dec. 20 (Greenwich Time)
Jeanne Carmen, the "little country girl" who became a 1950s pinup and actress and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other stars, died of lymphoma on Dec. 20. She was 77.

Pinup, B-movie actress Jeanne Carmen dies at 77 (The Fresno Bee)
Jeanne Carmen, a 1950s pinup girl, B-movie actress and trick-shot golfer who hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra and other stars, has died. She was 77.

Tiger Mauls Man at Actress' Preserve (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
A caretaker at Tippi Hedren's animal sanctuary was critically mauled by a Bengal tiger, an attack the actress blamed not on the animal – but on breeders. Chris Orr, 40, was bitten Monday in the neck at Shambala Preserve while cleaning the tiger's cage at the 80-acre wildlife habitat in Acton.

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Celebrity endorsements pay off as supermarkets lift ad spending (Times Online)
Britain s supermarket chains dramatically increased their advertising budgets in 2007, seeking the help of celebrities from Lulu to Antonio Banderas to boost sales.

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China Automotive in Hubei Wanlong Talks (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
China Automotive Systems Inc., a Chinese supplier of power steering systems and components, said Wednesday it is in ongoing talks with Hubei Wanlong Investment Co. to purchase an additional 36.5 percent stake in the company's automotive parts unit.

Toyota set to park in GM's spot (New York Daily News)
In the automotive world, 2007 may be remembered as the year a king was dethroned. General Motors has been the world's biggest-selling automaker for 76 years, but Toyota announced Tuesday that its end-of-year sales have put it on track to claim the No. 1 spot.

J. Woodward Roe, grandson of automotive pioneer, dies at 86 (Battle Creek Enquirer)
LANSING J. Woodward Roe, a philanthropist and grandson of automotive pioneer Ransom Eli Olds, has died. He was 86.

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