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Bowl Preview Capsule

Line: California by 3.

Miller, Cuche to compete in WCup despite injuries

Bode Miller and Didier Cuche are battling injuries entering this weekend's speed races, while Michael Walchhofer is feeling ready to add to his collection of seven podium finishes on the Saslong course.

Earnings Preview: FedEx

FedEx reports earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Earnings Preview: CarMax reports 3Q results Fri.

Car dealership chain CarMax Inc. is scheduled to report earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Friday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Obama calls small bankers meeting

President Barack Obama is gathering small bankers at the White House to prod them into lending more to small businesses.

Earnings Preview: Hovnanian Enterprises

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., one of the nation's largest homebuilders, reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments for the period.

Cobalt International Energy IPO prices below range

Cobalt International Energy Inc. hoped investors would contribute more than $1 billion to its search for oil miles beneath the ocean even though it has no proven reserves and it expects no revenue for at least another two years.

Earnings Preview: Nike Inc.

Nike Inc. is scheduled to report earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Thursday after the market closes. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period:

Team Health prepares IPO, may face wary investors

Hospital staffing and administrative support company Team Health Holdings is set to complete its initial public offering this week, but it faces an investment community that's winding down for the year and still smarting from hits taken in last week's IPOs.

Earnings Preview: Best Buy

Electronics retailer Best Buy Co. reports earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Earnings Preview: Adobe Systems to report 4th qtr

Adobe Systems Inc. reports earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

KAR Auction IPO raises less than hoped

KAR Auction Services Inc. shares will make their trading debut Friday, but the auctioneer of used and salvaged vehicles raised less than it had hoped in its initial public offering. The company's IPO priced well below its expected range at a time of deep uncertainty in the auto industry.

Earnings Preview: Smithfield Foods Inc.

Smithfield Foods Inc. reports results for its fiscal second quarter on Thursday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period, which ended in October.

Obama to pitch energy-saving home remodeling

President Barack Obama is making another pitch Tuesday to save energy and help the economy by encouraging people to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Chinese cos. expected to have strong IPO debuts

Three profitable Chinese companies are expected to have powerful market debuts this week as they impress investors with balance sheets and earnings that are stronger than many debt-heavy U.S. companies.

NJ lawmakers to consider 'Do-Not-Solicit' registry

New Jersey residents tired of being pestered by companies seeking to issue them credit cards may soon be able to block such solicitations.

Earnings Preview: Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. reports third-quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Earnings Preview: Brown-Forman Corp.

Liquor company Brown-Forman Corp. reports earnings for its second quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Earnings Preview: Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers Inc., the nation's largest builder of luxury homes, reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments for the period.

Obama welcomes Turkish PM to White House

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet with Turkey's Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn), at the White House this morning.

NJ lawmaker moves to ban unsolicited checks

One New Jersey lawmaker wants to stop a marketing technique that he believes is deceptive.

Art-house films top contenders at Chinese Oscars

An Australia-based director's romance, a Taiwanese family drama and the story of a Chinese peasant guarding a cow are the unlikely trio of top contenders at the Chinese-language equivalent of the Oscars to be announced on Saturday.

Earnings Preview: H.J. Heinz Co.

H.J. Heinz Co. is scheduled to report earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Earnings Preview: Medtronic

Medtronic, the world's largest medical device maker, reports earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2010 on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion for the last period.

Obama welcomes Australian prime minister

The White House says Afghanistan and climate change will top President Barack Obama's agenda when he meets with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

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Google Wave (Not) For Dummies
Source: Wall Street Journal

Still in "preview" mode (vs. beta), Google Wave has been generating a significant buzz from the ranks of tech professionals, to novice internet users. This article highlights some key aspects. Read more...

Watch the Opening of V
Source: IGN.com

Want to watch the first nine and a half minutes of ABC's new version of V early?

'Vampire Diaries' review: Teen drama has a bit of a bite
Source: Zap2it.com

And to put it right out there: 44 minutes of "Vampire Diaires" is way more enjoyable and entertaining than sitting through 120 minutes of "Twilight." Which bodes well for the weekly series.

Hugh Laurie on Season 6 of Fox's "House MD" - VIDEO
Source: YouTube

This is one of a series of interviews, with cast and producers, about what to expect in the anxiously anticipated sixth season of "House." This video is exclusively Hugh Laurie.

Fox Teases With "House MD" Season 6 Preview
Source: YouTube

Here's 45 seconds millions of "House" fans are playing over and over: a little peak into misanthropic Dr. Greg House (brilliantly portrayed by Hugh Laurie) in a mental institution. The two-hour season opener is slated for September 21. That's 48 days. Trust me. I counted.

Google Wave Developer Preview at Google I/O 2009
Source: YouTube

Google Wave Developer Preview presentation at the Day 2 Keynote of Google I/O.

A Look Forward to the 100th Milano-Sanremo
Source: cyclingnews.com

The Milano-Sanremo returns on March 21 for its 100th anniversary edition with its traditional parcours and Le Mànie to spice up the finale along the Ligurian coast.

2008/2009 Winter Movie Preview

In a time when recession's becoming a bigger word each and every day, people tend to want to leave their routinely lives for an escape.

NFL Week 16 Picks
Source: Associated Content

A preview of the Week 16 matchups in the NFL.

Official 'Circus' Video Preview
Source: britneyspears.com

Just a snippet. On December 5 we can catch the full video exclusively on ET.

2008 Fall Movie Preview

Every season has a separate genre of films releasing and while the summer unleashes a body of popcorn crazy flicks complete with explosions and entertaining plotlines, the fall seasons leads into a bevy of films with somewhat smaller budgets and multi-star casts and the winter se …

NBA Pacific Division 2008-09 Preview
Source: Thoughts from the Dark Side

NBA Outsider's season preview series comes back to the Western Conference as we take a look at the Pacific Division.

Madden 2009 Impressions

The NFL Madden 09 demo went up on Xbox Live and PSN this Thursday, giving football aficionados and casual fans alike a chance to check out the 20th installment in the Madden franchise.

The video you're not meant to see... leaked coverage of the Olympic opening ceremony
Source: Australian News Network

Korean TV has leaked coverage of the dress rehearsal of the Olympic Opening ceremony. Obviously don't peek if you're planning to watch the real thing....

(Video) CNN Special Report - Black in America - You have no idea (Preview Now)
Source: CNN

CNN Special Report - Black in America - You have no idea - Preview Now See more irresistible headlines  

2008 NFL Preview - NFC East
Source: WhatIfSports.com

In what is most likely the most competitive division, the defending Super Bowl champions New York Giants will battle it out with the Dallas Cowboys for the division title.

2008 NFL Preview - AFC South
Source: WhatIfSports.com

The last of our AFC division previews, the Colts are still the dominant force but the Jags figure to be in the playoff hunt again. We simulated every game and provide you with team analysis, projected scores and fantasy sleepers.

Watch 7 Minutes of Wanted and Get Smart
Source: /film

Warner Bros is offering a 7 minute sneak peak at Get Smart, exclusively on iTunes. Universal has also made 7 minutes of Wanted available online, which you can watch by following the link.

2008 NFL Preview - AFC North
Source: WhatIfSports.com

Whatifsports looks at the AFC North, which looks to be a battle between the improved Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers. We simulated every game and provide you with team analysis, projected scores and fantasy sleepers.

2008 NFL Preview - AFC West
Source: WhatIfSports.com

In the final AFC Division preview by Whatifsports, the Chargers look to continue their playoff run while the Raiders and Chiefs will rely heavily on their youth to improve on last season's performance. We've run every game for the upcoming season so you can look into the future!

2008 NFL Preview - AFC East
Source: WhatIfSports.com

In the first of a series, Whatifsports previews the AFC East by simulating the upcoming 2008 season, complete team analysis, projected scores, and fantasy notables.

Ballmer And Gates Demo Windows 7: Multitouch, Pie Menus And a Piano
Source: Wired News

Over at Walt Mossberg's D: All Things Digital conference, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer have shown a small snippet of the upcoming Windows 7. The short version? Windows 7 looks like Vista with some new Multi touch clothes. The long version? There really isn't one.

Robert Downey Jr. Previews 'Iron Man' (video + interview)
Source: The Globe and Mail

I'm going to come right out and admit to having a little crush on Robert Downey Jr. - this just adds to it. Best quote from the movie (Downey): "Let's face it, this is not the worst thing you've caught me doing".

Google App Engine Preview Now Available
Source: googleappsupdates.blogspot.com

Google App Engine is a development and hosting platform that allows developers to host web-based applications on Google's infrastructure. Google App Engine is currently available as a limited preview release.

Leopard's Preview: 8 hidden powers
Source: Macworld

Apple's Preview is more than just a fast and efficient program for reading PDFs, viewing graphics, and running slide shows. The version that comes with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) has some powerful features stashed away in its menus.

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