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Sony Posts $294M Profit; Raises Outlook

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:14:22 +0000

Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit

‘Grandma Groupies’ follow pro golfers with tender loving care

Content Keyword RSS — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:06:57 +0000

Nancy Tison owns a wardrobe of golf clothes. Not for playing golf. For meeting and following professional golfers, their careers and their families. read more

PlayStation 3 Perks up Profits with Doubled Sales for Sony

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:52:01 +0000

Sony continues to see vastly improved PlayStation 3 sales into 2010 following the introduction of the PS3 Slim last September.

New Xbox 360 4GB’s packaging shows off 250GB HDD upgrade option

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:47:03 +0000

It seems like a no-brainer, but at this point Microsoft has yet to confirm a separate 250GB HDD for its new Xbox 360 consoles -- and really, if you're picking up the 4GB model next month , that might come in handy. Newer press shots show a different side of the packaging, however, and if you get a high-res snapshot, you can see that it's touting the various accessories you can buy to enhance ...

Amazon’s FFXIII 360 bundle to include UFC 2010 and Bioshock 2 on August 2

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:37:04 +0000

Amazon's upping the ante to try and move more units of its recently discounted Final Fantasy XIII Xbox 360 bundle. According to the retailer's Twitter account , the $300 package will come with free copies of UFC Undisputed 2010 and BioShock 2 when purchased this coming Monday. Continue reading Amazon's FFXIII 360 bundle to include UFC 2010 and Bioshock 2 on August 2 Amazon's FFXIII 360 bundle to ...

Sony profits on TVs, PlayStation

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:35:00 +0000

The electronics giant swung to a Q1 operating profit of $766 mil, recovering from last year's loss. The figure also beat views. Sony's result was boosted by demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles. The stronger Japanese yen and increasing competition from Samsung and LG Electronics pose risks to future earnings, Sony said. It surged nearly 8% to 31.90.

Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn’s tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:17:49 +0000

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Summer elves needed to wrap gifts for meals on wheels

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:37:54 +0000

The Visiting Nurse Association invites everyone to come indoors and cool off at the organizations holiday gift wrap event from 1-4 p.m. on Aug. 11.

Camp of love Children with special needs find safe haven at summer camp

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Camp Able abounded with love and joy the week of July 19. The camp is described as Christmas morning, summer vacation and a family reunion all rolled into five fun packed days for people with special needs. It is a place where disabilities are worked around and gifts are celebrated. Its a community of unconditional love, compassion and acceptance.

PlayStation, TVs put Sony back in black

Content Keyword RSS — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:04:00 +0000

Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 game consoles, personal computers and televisions. The Tokyo-based electronics and entertainment giant said Thursday it booked a net profit of �25.7 billion or $294 million at current exchange rates for the April-June quarter. That was a sharp turnaround from a ...