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Asian markets retreat after rally
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:01:59 -0000
After dramatic rises earlier in the week, Asian stock markets lose ground despite a regional plan to ease the crisis.
Bank crisis to dominate EU talks
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:09:45 -0000
EU leaders are to discuss multi-billion-euro rescue plans for Europe's ailing banks at a two-day summit in Brussels.
Intel sees quarterly profits rise
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:13:47 -0000
Intel, the world's biggest computer chipmaker, reports a 12% rise in quarterly earnings.

NYT > World Business

Bleak Numbers Stoke Fears of Recession in Europe
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:12:57 -0000
With the financial sector’s problems weighing directly on the broader economy, many economists say Europe is already in recession and will be lucky to get out of it by summer.
Despite Big Rally, Grim Outlook on Profits and Jobs
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:38:04 -0000
A day after the stock market staged one of its biggest rallies in history, investors retreated once again.
Lehman’s ‘Certificates’ Proved Risky in Germany
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:11:45 -0000
To tens of thousands of German residents with modest investments, the Lehman collapse hit close to home.

 

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Close Enough Clock - An easier way to tell time. Many kinds of clocks and watches may use this new design.

Electronic Floating Candles - Includes licensing information, pictures, links, and diagrams for this patented invention used in the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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Homerun Baseball - Multi-player table top baseball game. Patent rights are now for sale.

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Pizza Grabber - Pizza Slice Server for restaurants, home-use, food business, and promotion, patent and tooling for sale.
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404 Planar Means for Indicating a Gratuity as a Function - Allows diners in restaurants, hotels, and bars to indicate the tip amount on their bill.

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Stay-Dry Toilet Seat - Eliminates splash-back and dribble-down, solving the problem of wet toilet seats, especially in women's public restrooms.

Surface Modified Silicone Rubber - A wet-chemical method generates a variety of functional groups in the surface of fromed silicone articles.
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The Book Clip - A unique invention to keep books open.
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The future of aviation - A patented unmanned aircraft.
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TING - Self-service station allows you to electronically transmit a personalized, live on-location, photographic greeting, with collectible card.
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Universal Oil Filter Wrench - Patent protected and available for licensing.

Vibratory Indicator for Vehicles - Patent for uncancelled turn signal.
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