June, 2010

Icelandic Sheepdog and two other breeds recognized by AKC

As of Wednesday morning, the American Kennel Club has officially recognized the Icelandic Sheepdog, Cane Corso and Leonberger. These brands can compete in AKC events given that they are recognized Is AKC recognition going to end up benefiting the breeds, though? What it means to be recognized by AKC Now the Icelandic Sheepdog, Cane Corso and Leonberger ...

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Anna Chapman among Russian spies arrested in FBI sting

Russian spies are back in vogue. Especially when one of the spies arrested by the FBI Monday is Anna Chapman. Federal prosecutors accused 11 individuals of being part of a Russian spy ring that was living in the U.S. under deep cover for 10 years. The moles assumed roles ranging from mild-mannered suburban couples, stylish ...

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Clean energy firms choose summer solstice to promote solar power

Summer solstice 2010 is a turning point in the seasons and could be seen as one for solar energy as well. A California utility holding company chose the summer solstice, when the sun shines longer than any other day, to announce a $ 100 million fund to finance solar power systems for the home. The ...

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Elon Musk of Tesla, Space X and Iron Man – no cash in divorce case

Elon Musk, the high flying tech entrepreneur, is broke. But is he? Musk, who's the man behind such cutting edge companies as PayPal, Tesla Motors and Space X, said he was out of cash and living on personal loans when his wife filed for divorce. After he ran off with an actress, Mrs. Musk wants ...

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Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks

Retail sales dropped in May, and the stock market dropped in step with data delivered by the Commerce Department retail sales report. The new normal is now stock market volatility. Before reversing direction early Friday when the May retail sales report was released, the stock market rose at the end of the day Thursday. A ...

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