IBM goes big on new mainframe with fastest chip, flash memory

IBM's latest mainframe, the zEnterprise EC12, is big on data analytics and hybrid clouds.

This system, announced Tuesday, includes a new 5.5GHz, six-core processor, versus the 5.2GHz, quad-core processor that shipped with the zEnterprise 196, announced two years ago last month.

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How To Choose A Trustworthy Loan Company

If you are in need of a loan, whether for personal or business use, you should make sure that you choose a reputable and trustworthy loan company. Your loan could be secured against your home, or could mean that you have fees and charges for missed payments. It is important that you choose a company that you can trust to provide you with a loan that wont financially destroy you and keep your assets protected.

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How to Catch Up On Past Due Bills

There are frustrating experiences in all areas of life that can be had, but few experiences can be as difficult as watching past due bills pile up. Falling behind on your bills is distressing on many levels: you feel not only helpless but also as if you have failed in some way as an adult. It is hard to enjoy any aspect of your life when you are constantly concerned about paying off past due bills, making the experience a truly all-consuming one. How can you get out from behind a wall of debt? Here are a few tips that have helped others.

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Kobayashi quickest in Spa wet practice

Kamui Kobayashi emerged quickest for Sauber in a wet first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Chuck Maricle keeps promise to reach out to all communities

We have a lack of community building. I want to change that. Diversity is always a strength, never a burden.

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Colorful Cosmic Superbubbles Glow With Intense X-Ray Light

This new image shows off beautiful and mysterious structures known as superbubbles, which have astronomers scratching their heads wondering how they emit more X-rays than should be possible.

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Great Tips For Choosing Baby Names

Pregnant? Wondering what or how to name your baby? Whether this is the first child or one of a dozen children you and your spouse plan on having, deciding on a name for your newborn can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish by the time of baby comes into this world. This article is aimed at assisting soon-to-be parents, or current parents, in choosing a name that fits their precious newborn baby.

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US factory orders rose 2.8 percent in July

US factory orders rose 2.8 percent in July

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Factory orders rose 2.8 percent in July, the biggest overall advance in a year, reflecting sizable gains in demand for motor vehicles and airplanes, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists are also worried that companies are already postponing plans to buy new equipment and hire new workers because of the uncertainty over how the federal budget deadlock will be resolved, a development that would represent another blow for an already weak recovery. The strength in durable goods was led by a 53.9 percent surge in the volatile category of commercial aircraft while demand for motor vehicles climbed a strong 20.6 percent.

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BofA, which has the biggest settlement obligations, hasn't modified a single first-lien mortgage as of the end of June

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Exclusive: Ethan Hawke Confirms 'Before Sunset' Sequel Developing In Greece

When Ethan Hawke spoke with MTV News for his upcoming horror film "Sinister," he called all the way from Greece. If you've been keeping up with film rumors lately, this might mean something to you, since there has been a rash of reports claiming that Hawke is currently there with Richard Linklater, filming a follow-up [...]

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Baby Bib Gift Sets: Tips for Choosing the Right Product

Few things are more essential to an infant's existence than a bib. Whether he feeds while sitting in his parents lap or in a high chair, whether he eats liquids or solids, a portion of his meals ends up on the front of his shirt if he does not have a bib on. When you welcome an infant into your life, having an ample set of bibs on hand is a good way to avoid the loads of laundry that result from messy mealtimes.

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Movie review: 'Sleepwalk With Me' a funny take on relationships

Comedian Mike Birbiglia's film version of his winning off-Broadway show retains most of its stage punch with a strong ensemble effort.

Comic Mike Birbiglia's very funny one-man show about love, life on the stand-up circuit, sleepwalking and the perils of all three was a near-perfectly calibrated piece of theater that became an off-Broadway hit a few years ago. The comic's conversational storytelling made all the players and their problems seem very real. The staging was unexpected, the timing exceptional.

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Great Tips For Choosing Baby Names

Pregnant? Wondering what or how to name your baby? Whether this is the first child or one of a dozen children you and your spouse plan on having, deciding on a name for your newborn can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish by the time of baby comes into this world. This article is aimed at assisting soon-to-be parents, or current parents, in choosing a name that fits their precious newborn baby.

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Why in the Heck Are So Many People Filing Bankruptcy?

Over the last few years, the United States has seen a record number of Americans filing bankruptcy to escape unmanageable debt. Back at the end of June in 2010, the US saw a record number of 1.6 million bankruptcy filings nationwide.

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Know Auto Refinancing and Get Ready To Save Money

If you are unsatisfied with your current auto loan, you can easily refinance it. Auto refinancing is very simple and can help you save several dollars by lowering your monthly payments. Understand the process of refinancing your car with this comprehensive guide on auto refinancing.

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How to Reuse Old Windows

It's that time of year again. Time to organize and take control of our homes by way of a little thing called "spring cleaning". The words alone can stir up anxiety because it elicits thoughts of wading dust and junk.

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When Is The Optimal Time To Have Sex In A Monthly Cycle To Get A Boy Or Girl Baby?

I sometimes hear from people who are trying to take a hard look at their cycle in order to figure out when they should conceive in order to get the baby gender that they are hoping for. I heard from a woman who said: "I have a 30 day cycle. What I mean by that is that my period starts on day 1 and, 31 days later, it begins again with another period. To make things simple, let's say that I start my period on January 1st and that my period is going to come again around the beginning of February. I'm assuming that I should have sex sometime in mid January. But when exactly is the optimal day if I am trying for a boy baby?"

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Angels turn on power in 10-3 victory over Red Sox

Kendrys Morales and Chris Iannetta each hit home runs and C.J. Wilson snaps his winless streak as the Angels pick up another win over Boston.

Kendrys Morales and Chris Iannetta hit early two-run homers, C.J. Wilson snapped his 11-start winless skid and the Los Angeles Angels jumped all over new Boston starter Zach Stewart in a 10-3 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday night.

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Bike magazine's photo of the day

Bike magazine's photo of the day, which captures riders Trond G. Hansen and Hans Rey in Livigno, Italy, comes from photographer Mattias Fredriksson. The photographer, who is based in Sweden, spends most of his time attempting to capture great snow, but he also has a variety of big clients in the bike industry. To view a full gallery of Bike magazine's photos of the day, click here.

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Car Title Loan: Vehicle's Value

Title loans are available for people who own the title to their vehicle. The loan amount available will be based on the vehicle's fair market value.

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Isolating Iran?

Sanctions against Iran are not only counterproductive but deprive U.S. businesses of markets, keep Israel's security in a state of limbo and deepen the stagnation in the Arab-Israeli peace process.

The 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Tehran this week will draw dignitaries and representatives from more than 100 countries — 35 heads of state, including Mohamed Morsi, the current chair of the movement and the first democratically elected president of Egypt, as well as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. For the next three years, Iran will serve as the chair of the movement, which was formed in 1961 to counterbalance the superpowers. In early August, Iran hosted a high-level meeting that included Russia on the crisis in Syria. All this points to the abject failure of the U.S. policy in the last 30 years to "isolate" Iran.

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Lowndes? form continues with pole

Craig Lowndes followed up his Saturday Eastern Creek victory by beating his Triple Eight Holden team-mate Jamie Whincup to pole position for race two at the Sydney track. It was Ford Performance Racing's Will Davison who was first to show his hand in the decisive charge on soft tyres at the end of the session, before Whincup hit the front on a 1m29.3821s. But the champion's tenure on provisional pole lasted just a few seconds as Lowndes came through to depose him with a 1m29.2493s.

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Sony Xperia J Specs

• 9.2mm slim stylish design
• Size: 124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2
• Weight: 124 grams
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM7227A
• Large 4.0” FWVGA Display (480 x 854 pixels)
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
• 4GB internal storage
• MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB)
• Social media updates with illumination
• 5MP AF camera
• Front VGA chat camera
• Talk time: Up to 5hrs 36mins
• Standby time: Up to 607 hrs
• Battery 1750mAh
• Available in Black, Gold, White and Pink colors

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Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Camera

We're live in Berlin at the Samsung Unpacked event where the Samsung Galaxy Camera has just been unveiled. We've had a little hands-on time with the new Galaxy Camera, and the first thing that strikes is that this is a capable, high-quality point-and-shoot. The device feels extremely solid and well built, and the 4.8-inch HD SuperLCD display is of similar quality to the S3's.

We shouldn't forget that this is a camera powered by Android, and not an out and out Android device. Samsung has put their latest version of the Touchwiz Nature UX on there, based on Android 4.1. Yes, that's right, this is a camera running Jelly Bean. The possibilities with a connected camera are pretty exciting, and we're seeing the start of a whole new category of devices. 

Of course, image quality remains to be seen. However, with a 16-megapixel sensor and 20X optical zoom, Samsung looks to have created a compelling alternative to smartphone cameras for those looking to graduate from the world of smartphone photography.

Check out our hands on video with the Galaxy Camera above, and remember to keep it locked to AC throughout the week for more on this and everything else from IFA 2012 in Berlin. 

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The Early History of the London Stock Exchange

The history of the principles of 'stock exchange' has been argued to have had its origins in Ancient Rome. Although there is a lack of consensus as to where stock exchanges originated, most historians agree that the formation of the Dutch East India Trading Company was a major turning point.

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Clip

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

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Buying a Diaper Bag for Daddy

It only makes sense to ask the father-to-be what his preferences are when it comes to diaper bags because when the family goes out, whether it's for a short walk in the park or a weekend trip to the beach, who ends up carrying the diaper bag most of the time? The dad, of course.

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Scholastic's 'Infinity Ring' a multimedia ride through history

For young readers who are also gamers, 'The Infinity Ring' series from Scholastic offers a chance to interact with history through a role-playing video game.

Scholastic's newest multimedia adventure for middle-grade readers, "The Infinity Ring," launches Tuesday with "A Mutiny in Time." The new series follows three young characters who are tasked with traveling back through history in order to fix it and save the future.

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Lorenzo: Original set-up key to pole

Jorge Lorenzo said going back to the very first set-up he ever tried on a 1000cc Yamaha was the key to his Brno MotoGP pole.

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Samsung Debuts Massive Galaxy Note II, Android-Powered Galaxy Camera

Samsung's Galaxy Note II smartphone is the company's biggest and most powerful smartphone yet.

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Critic's Notebook: Pussy Riot is more about message than music

Pussy Riot is now Russia's most famous punk band, but is its music any good? It's retrogressive and poorly recorded, but the point is the politics.

Tucked away within the collected lyrics of Pussy Riot is a two-word declaration that captures the Cliffs Notes version of the Russian punk band's message: "We exist!"

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Plastic-Filled Albatrosses Are Pollution Canaries in New Doc

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All You Need to Know Regarding Chlamydia

It doesn't matter if you are female or a male to be worried about getting sexually transmitted disease since sexually transmitted diseases aren't gender biased. They present equal amount of challenges and troubles for people of both sexes. Hence, one should be aware of sexually transmitted diseases and how they can be prevented and cured, if one is sexually active.

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Is It Better To Use A Title Car Loan Or A Cash Advance?

Getting a title loan car or vehicle title loan is more risky than other short-term loans. Failure to handle regular payments plus interest could cost you your vehicle, so before deciding to get one, make sure to weigh your options carefully. There may be other ways to solve your quick financial needs.

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YouTube gives wacky anchorman Philip DeFranco greater exposure

Philip DeFranco, whose irreverent news roundups get as many as 3 million views, has been added to YouTube's new Elections Hub and will cover the conventions.

The anchorman wears "Bite Me" T-shirts instead of a suit and tie, has traded the traditional anchor's desk for a red couch decorated with "Angry Birds" dolls, and delivers hyper-caffeinated headlines like a wacky Walter Winchell for the Web.

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Borax Facts - Making Homemade Soap

Borax is a natural, white powder, mineral with colorless crystals that dissolve in water easily. It is used in various ways, including making homemade soap. It has health benefits for the skin, hair and scalp. On the contrary, it has hazards too. Discover its origin, safety precautions and homemade soap recipes. Learn how to make soap and discover the Borax facts!

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When Is The Optimal Time To Have Sex In A Monthly Cycle To Get A Boy Or Girl Baby?

I sometimes hear from people who are trying to take a hard look at their cycle in order to figure out when they should conceive in order to get the baby gender that they are hoping for. I heard from a woman who said: "I have a 30 day cycle. What I mean by that is that my period starts on day 1 and, 31 days later, it begins again with another period. To make things simple, let's say that I start my period on January 1st and that my period is going to come again around the beginning of February. I'm assuming that I should have sex sometime in mid January. But when exactly is the optimal day if I am trying for a boy baby?"

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Help With Payroll for Small Business

Whether you are just starting out with a business of your own or you have been operating for a while, you will find that there can be quite a few tough chores involved with running a business, particularly if you have employees. There are many things that need to be considered with people who work for you, but perhaps the most important comes down to paying their wages. There is nothing wrong with getting help with payroll for small business if that is what you need.

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Discover The Versatile Bamboo Dwarf (In Variety) And Bamboo Pseudosasa Japonica

If you are looking for a way to provide a natural noise, wind, and privacy screen, bamboo may be the solution. This plant is one of the fastest growing you can buy. Bamboo Dwarf (in variety) and Bamboo Pseudosasa Japonica are the best choice for a dark green full foliage. There are several varieties that you will have to select from.

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Emmy Rossum Is 'Deliciously Evil' In 'Beautiful Creatures'

Actress talks exclusively with MTV News about magical role in big-screen adaptation.
By Amy Wilkinson

Emmy Rossum on the set of "Beautiful Creatures"
Photo: MTV News

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'Hell's Kitchen': Vegas is calling

Barbie Marshall overstayed her welcome by several weeks. On the face of it, she should have been gone weeks ago, in part because she was such an annoying presence. (Remember that foot stomping incident to wake up all her housemates?)

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LG's Newest Smartphone: The 4.7" Optimus G With LTE, 1.5GHz Snapdragon CPU

In the wake of the Apple vs. Samsung ruling, it looks as if LG may be the one accused of copying here. The new Optimus G may look a little familiar... to anyone that ever seen the original Galaxy S II design. This new smartphone is set to become a giant in the sector, boasting an LTE radio as well as a quad-core CPU. That's a pairing that...

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Baby Bib Gift Sets: Tips for Choosing the Right Product

Few things are more essential to an infant's existence than a bib. Whether he feeds while sitting in his parents lap or in a high chair, whether he eats liquids or solids, a portion of his meals ends up on the front of his shirt if he does not have a bib on. When you welcome an infant into your life, having an ample set of bibs on hand is a good way to avoid the loads of laundry that result from messy mealtimes.

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Investment Questions for Children

All parents want to help their children in every way possible. This includes assisting them financially where they are able to do so. Below are some questions parents may have regarding investment for children.

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Pedrosa admits crash spoiled pole bid

Dani Pedrosa admitted that his crash early in Brno MotoGP qualifying probably cost him a shot at pole position. The Honda rider was quickest in all three practice sessions in the Czech Republic but then crashed at Turn 9 early in qualifying and had to switch to his spare bike.

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Rossi: Ducati more competitive in Brno

Valentino Rossi believes Ducati will be much more competitive in the Czech Republic this weekend than it has been of late, after an encouraging performance in Friday practice at Brno. After two abject races in America, Rossi was positive that Brno would prove more fruitful for Ducati - and his sixth place in second practice, less than half a second off the pace, suggested his confidence was well-founded

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The Motorola MBP36 or the MBP28? Is Bigger Better?

If you are looking for the best video baby monitor for your needs and are comparing features and prices, you've come to the right place. Motorola is the most popular brand of video baby monitor at the time of writing. Here, I will give you as much information as possible comparing two models at different ends of the spectrum: the Motorola MBP36 - the 3.5" screen model and the MBP28 - the smaller model with a 1.8"screen. Both models offer color video screens. This smaller model only came to the US market earlier in 2012, whereas the MBP36 has been around since about July 2011.

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The Week Ahead: Romney?s opportunity ? and challenges

The Romney campaign expects the economy to give them an advantage, but has clumsily allowed their message to be mired in other issues - Medicare, abortion, birtherism ? as the Obama campaign has skillfully raised doubts about Romney?s qualifications for office.

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'Arab World Unbound' unveils a land of challenges, opportunities

Vijay Mahajan visited 18 Arab nations for his book that reveals a vibrant, bustling place full of commerce and consumers hungry for goods of almost every kind.

"The Arab World Unbound: Tapping Into the Power of 350 Million Consumers" opens in a Hezbollah-controlled grocery shop in south Beirut, where people are drinking Red Bull. From there on, it just gets better and better.

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Why Babymoons Are Essential

Babies can provide a sweet and beautiful addition to any household. They are cute, cuddly and can't do much wrong. However, let's face it...

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Design 3D lava lamps with gestures on Handy-Potter

You can design anything from vases to pagodas with this easy Kinect gestural app. All it takes is a bit of waving in the air and a few seconds.

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Dad's Baby Bag

So we all know that you need to have a baby bag packed for the hospital; clothes for mom to leave the hospital, toothbrush, glasses, camera and any items for during delivery. This is about the dad to be because you will be there too and going to need some things.

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VMA Host Kevin Hart Learns To 'Think Like A Man'

"Think Like a Man" wowed audiences back in April when it knocked "The Hunger Games" out of the top spot at the box office with its impressive $33 million debut. Now the comedy, inspired by Steve Harvey's advice book "Think Like a Lady, Act Like a Man," is set to hit Blu-ray and DVD on [...]

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Singer Rufus Wainwright marries longtime boyfriend

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Rufus Wainwright has married his longtime partner Jorn Weisbrodt Thursday in the Long Island beach community of Montauk, his spokeswoman told Reuters on Friday.

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Remember invisibility cloak tech? It's useful for talking to satellites

Intellectual Ventures' second spinoff is translating research in so-called metamaterials into cheaper and easier-to-use communications equipment for plans, ships, and eventually even your individual hot spot.

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IT's 9 biggest security threats

Years ago the typical hacking scenario involved a lone attacker and maybe some buddies working late at night on Mountain Dew, looking for public-facing IP addresses.

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