First Solar, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, has booked more than $6 billion in contracts over the next five years for the sale of its 3.2-gigawatt solar module arrays. These long-term supply contracts, however, are with twelve European project developers and system integrators. As of its...
When there's blood in the water, the ad blogs will begin to circle, baring row after row of shiny white teeth. That certainly seems to be the case with beleaguered ad agency Element 79. Starting with the news on Thursday that the Chicago-based shop had lost its Quaker Oats account,...
After getting his visa for re-entry into the United States approved in late August, Hidetada Yamagishi didn't waste any time jumping back into the mix when he competed at the 2008 Atlantic City Pro where he finished seventh. Now, Yamagishi is jumping headfirst into the So Cal bodybuilding scene, joining...
SAN FRANCISCO -- Speculation has surfaced that Microsoft Corp. might have to move beyond its current hiring slowdown and even cut jobs, as Wall Street analysts pare their outlook for the company amid the economic gloom. Rumors of layoffs at Microsoft emerged last week on a...
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran on Tuesday confirmed reports that it has detained a well-known Iranian-Canadian blogger who had made trips to Israel. Judiciary spokesman Ali Reza Jamshidi told reporters that Hossein Derakhshan was being held under an order from the revolutionary court. He said Derakhshan was charged...
These are the stories you clicked on the most this year, in order of popularity. -- Berkeley council tells Marines to leave -- Database: Contra Costa County employee compensation -- Naked clown calendar -- now that's scary -- Bernie Mac makes crude joke at Obama...
Raiders senior executive John Herrera spoke with managing general partner Al Davis on Tuesday, and, naturally, the subject of the team's search for a head coach came about. New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride. Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh. Raiders advance scout Paul Hackett. Former Raiders offensive...
The Obama veepstakes are a distant memory and the Cabinet rumors have been put to rest, but speculation about Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is as hot as ever. The talk is about Sebelius becoming the chancellor at The University of Kansas, and it gets the pot bubbling on...
ST. GEORGE -- St. George is defending a plan for a new $168 million airport against complaints that soil at the proposed site will jeopardize the project. The city released a fact sheet last week aimed at dispelling what it says are unfounded rumors about the proposal....
Jon Gruden will be on the sideline with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with general manager Bruce Allen in a suite. Rich Gannon will be in the television booth, lending commnentary for CBS. Rumor has it that even Lane Kiffin may attend, with his dad Monte in his...
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Wal-Mart on Friday confirmed one of the worst- kept secrets in technology: The company will begin selling Apple's iPhone on Sunday. But the retail giant officially knocked down one other rumor that had been making the rounds. It won't be selling a special...
LOS ANGELES — The Four Seasons Hotel has always been a safe haven for celebrities. That's because a 10-foot brick wall creates a barrier between the hotel entrance and the street. The driveway just inside the wall is a no-paparazzi zone. That has not stopped a...
The Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington is spending nearly $2 million to upgrade its clubhouse to attract more catering clients. Cold Spring's ballroom and bar facilities will be renovated, according to a statement from club president Burt Gold, to make it one of the "premier" catering...
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's official and sole spokesperson, Dr. Tohme Tohme, in response to recent rumors regarding Michael's alleged medical condition, has issued the following statement: "Concerning this author's allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such...
At every point in a child's life the question comes to mind of whether or not Santa Claus is real. We hear murmurs and rumors that he is not. Some kids question the flying reindeer, the chubby old man fitting down chimneys and traveling to every child's house in one...
Given that some of Jennifer Lopez's marriages last about as long as a shallow puddle in Death Valley in summer, her now 4 1/2 -year- old union to singer Marc Anthony seems as old as Yoda, or even Joan Rivers. And it might be about to crack....
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- While it is the policy of Standard Pacific Corp. not to comment on market rumors or speculation, the Company has decided to issue the following statement: "Although the homebuilding industry is experiencing challenges at this time, we believe that there...
Today's game: at Charlotte TIPOFF: 4 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena -- TV/RADIO: CSNBA; 680-AM -- RECORDS: Warriors 7-20; Bobcats 9-18 -- CHARLOTTE UPDATE: If you hear Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton's name in trade...
Pre-emptive pardons cannot be allowed THE RUMORS ABOUT possible pardons being planned is distressing. If there is no wrong-doing, then as Attorney General Michael Mukasey said, there will be no need for pardons. But preemptive pardons would prevent any investigation into the nature and degree of any...
Steve Videtich voiced what hundreds of Arena Football League players had to be thinking on Monday upon hearing the news that their league won't play games in 2009. "This isn't exactly the kind of Christmas present you want to get," said Videtich, the Utah Blaze's record-setting kicker....
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