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Touch-screen BlackBerry in Q3Oceania, Australasia, Australia, New South Wales | Technology | 16-05-2008 16:00 | AustralianIT.com.au
RESEARCH In Motion plans to launch a touch-screen version of the BlackBerry in the third quarter as an answer to Apple's iPhone. Read more | Comments
Housing Starts Post Surprise RiseHome construction unexpectedly jumped 8.2% in April, making the biggest increase in two years. However, the surge was driven by a surge in multi-family housing, while single-family starts dropped. A Gamble That Went BustThe collapse of ANB, an Arkansas bank that went bust last week in the biggest failure of a brick-and-mortar U.S. bank in more than a decade, is an ominous sign for many banks that gambled on real estate. Grant and Hurley win holiday-snaps pay-outHugh Grant and his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley have won £58, 000 (€73, 000) in damages for invasion of privacy, after they were photographed on holiday in a private resort in the Maldives. Hierro backs Spanish successors RFEF sporting director and Spain legend Fernando Hierro will be cheering Spain on in tonight's U17 final and paid tribute to the team and coach Juan Santisteban. Retail sales down in MarchThe volume of retail sales excluding price effects decreased by 2.1% in March compared to the same month last year, the Central Statistics Office said today. FTSE buoyantLondon trading enjoyed a buoyant end to the week today after investors were cheered by better-than-expected results from British Airways. ISEQ up 69 points in morning tradeThe ISEQ index of Irish shares is up 69.40 points, or 1.08%, this morning and now trading at 6, 493.57 points. Captains cannot wait to get going France captain Gueida Fofana and his Spain counterpart Canales meet for the second time in Antalya in Friday's final and the midfielders cannot wait to get going. Posh: 'I'm a terrible actress'Victoria Beckham has laughed off reports she is harbouring ambitions to become a Hollywood movie star - by insisting she can't act. Beyonce to become Desperate Housewife?Beyonce Knowles is reportedly in talks to join the cast of TV hit 'Desperate Housewives'. Barton moves to ParisMischa Barton has escaped the temptations of Hollywood following her 2007 arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) - by moving to Paris, France. Berry denies engagement rumoursHalle Berry has denied rumours she is secretly engaged to long-term boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. Bright start for WestwoodLee Westwood made a bright start today to his bid first to stay alive and then maybe to get back into contention for the Irish Open at Adare Manor. Lowry to defend Close titleDefending champion Shane Lowry (Esker Hills) will contest the Golfsure-sponsored Irish Amateur Close Championship at Belvoir Park Golf Club from June 7-11. Turkey tournament 'fabulous' The U17 finals in Turkey have been a "fabulous tournament" according to Jim Boyce. Late fitness test for Rovers' BocoSligo Rovers will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on on-form side Bray Wanderers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night, kick-off 8pm. Ladbrokes reveals Champions League boostEnglish clubs' dominance of the Uefa Champions League today helped bookmaker Ladbrokes to post better-than-expected trading figures. Oaks target for MintCheshire Oaks runner-up Sugar Mint has earned herself a shot at Epsom, where she will have a little extra help. Ronaldo hints at possible United moveCristiano Ronaldo has hinted he will consider his Manchester United future after the Champions League final and would be tempted by a move to Real Madrid. Hegarty back for HarpsFinn Harps welcome Shamrock Rovers to Finn Park in tonight’s eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash, kick-off 8.00pm. All to play for in UCD-United clashA real six-pointer takes place at The UCD Bowl tonight as UCD take on bottom side Galway United, kick-off 7.45pm. Mel takes Britney on holidayHOLLYWOOD star Mel Gibson is taking Britney Spears on holiday to his $31.3 million ranch in a remote region of Costa Rica. Doolin confident of Drogs' chancesChampions Drogheda United will be hoping to rein in table-toppers St Patrick's Athletic at United Park, kick-off 7.45pm. Studios, AFTRA continue negotiationsBusiness News: SAG talks to resume soon -- With the resumption of SAG negotiations looming, the American Federation of Television & Radio Arists and the majors have continued to move forward toward a primetime deal. 'GTA IV' on Xbox outsells PS3Business News: Game has no overall effect on console sales -- "Grand Theft Auto IV" was huge, but it didn't have the ripple effect that the vidgame biz was hoping for. After Pellicano, Christensen up nextBusiness News: Trial to begin July 15 -- With the win against Pellicano and his co-defendants under their belts, the government will roll into its trial against entertainment lawyer Terry Christensen, as well as further wiretapping charges against Pellicano, on July 15. U.S. District Court Judge Dale Fischer will preside, as she did at the first trial. Spain, Greece face epidemic of piracyBusiness News: Int'l Antipiracy Caucus updated annual list -- For the first time, Spain and Greece join usual suspects Russia, China, Canada and Mexico on a congressional list of countries with the highest levels of piracy. Outsiders run into Chinese regulationsFilm News: Movie co-productions can be difficult to navigate -- Somewhere along the line, there has been a huge breakdown in communications concerning China's approach to filmmaking and relations with the rest of the world. Either that or there is a yawning contradiction at the heart of Chinese policy concerning movie co-productions. |
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