iPod slump to impact chip makers (Hamilton beach coffee makers)

iPod slump to impact chip makers
Investment banking firm Lehman Brothers has lowered its shipment forecast for Apple's iPod product-a move that spells more bad news for chip makers in the MP3 arena.
Source: www.eetasia.com

China targets PC makers in anti-piracy drive
BEIJING: China has ordered its computer makers to install operating software before their goods leave the factory gates, its latest effort to address the thorny issue of piracy before President Hu Jintao visits the United States.
Source: www.stuff.co.nz

Software makers seek Chinese piracy crackdown
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. software developers are cautiously optimistic that Tuesday's meeting of top U.S. and Chinese trade officials will result in Beijing's agreement to crack down on piracy.
Source: www.marketwatch.com

Current Challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa
The past year was an important one for African development. Policy makers throughout the continent, and Africa's partners in development, have much to do to maintain the momentum in the year ahead.
Source: www.imf.org

Beverage makers sued over levels of benzene
Consumer advocates fighting for the elimination of cancer-causing benzene in popular kids' drinks yesterday sued Worcester-based Polar Beverages as well as a Georgia beverage maker. The class action...
Source: business.bostonherald.com

Delphi To Supply Its Diesel Medium Duty Common Rail System To JCB
The Multec Medium Duty Common Rail system from Delphi Corp. has been chosen by JCB, one of the world's largest construction and agricultural equipment makers to equip its 4.4 litre in-house diesel engine designed specifically for off-highway applications.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Will Florida repeat on the hardwood?; Will the Buckeyes take the BCS and Hoops Title?
Cinderella has left the ball, Reggie Bush has all but been drafted by the Texans and all the fans have gone home, but Sportsbook.com odds makers are ready for the madness to begin again!
Source: biz.yahoo.com