Estimates show Palin assets TOP $1 million

" WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Sarah Palin and her husband have pieced together a uniquely Alaskan income that reached comfortably into six figures even before she became governor, capitalizing on valuable fishing rights, a series of land deals and a patchwork of other...

Madonna Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

"It was a big New York night for MADONNA as she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the famed Waldorf-Astoria. Pop heavyweight JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE did the honors of inducting his fellow chart-topper into the prestigious circle of musicians. Other honorees and...

Hughes announces agreement to acquire Helius, Inc.

"Hughes Communications, Inc. (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and a leading broadband managed network services provider, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Helius, Inc., a portfolio company of Canopy...

Nanoradio AB - one of the most promising private tech ventures

""The 200 finalists we selected from around the world are all excellent contenders," said Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. "They are exceptional companies with smart and innovative platforms that attest to the importance of technology in today's global...

Madonna, John Mellencamp,... Nominated For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

"Madonna and disco queen Donna Summer are among nine acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the hall embraces more musical genres. Other nominees include US rock singer John Mellencamp, Canadian poet-singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, 1960s English band The Dave...

Kesa electrical retail profits plunge

"Kesa Electricals, owner of the Comet chain and Europe's third largest electrical retailer, today reported a 20.4 per cent fall in interim retail profits and warned that the rest of the year could be tough. Kesa shares fell 5.5 per cent to 261p in early trading while rival...

First China-made 1.5 megawatt wind-power generator hits market

" BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua)-- China's first 1.5 megawatt (1, 500 kW) wind-power generator with completely independent intellectual property rights has rolled off the assembly line in the southern Guangdong province. The price was at least 20 percent lower than similar...