Akos Revesz, 80; Pioneering Semiconductor Researcher more similar news »
Akos G. Revesz, 80, who was internationally known for his work on molecular structures of silicon transistors used in satellite communications and personal computers, died of complications of lymphoma March 22 at his home in Bethesda.
Mapping Transportation Costs for Home Buyers more similar news »
When you're stuck in Beltway traffic burning $3-a-gallon gasoline to creep along at walking speed, it offers time to think. Would it be easier if I left home earlier? Would I be better off riding a train? How bad will my commute be in five years? Would life be easier and cheaper if I found a job ...
Clicking With Buyers more similar news »
Cindy Lawson won't venture from her sofa for anything less than a two-bedroom condominium with a parking space and washer and dryer.
In U.S., Few Alternatives To Testing On Animals more similar news »
Each year, American doctors inject more than 3 million doses of Botox to temporarily smooth their patients' wrinkles and frown lines. But before each batch is shipped, the manufacturer puts it through one of the oldest and most controversial animal tests available.
Murdoch's 2-Pronged Bid May Boost Yahoo more similar news »
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is working both sides of the fence in an effort to acquire Yahoo -- negotiating directly with the Internet portal while also attempting to join Microsoft's two-month-old bid for the company, according to sources close to the deal.
Retailers Fined Over Labels for Analog TVs more similar news »
Federal regulators yesterday fined Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and other retailers a combined $3.9 million for not properly using labels indicating that analog-only televisions will need to be retrofitted after the switch to digital-TV broadcasts next year.
Et Tu, YouTube? Lawmakers to Get Their Very Own Sites for Videos more similar news »
Freshman Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R) is a stickler for rules, a plus of sorts when you are one of six lawmakers serving on that quaintest of House entities, the 18th-century-vintage Franking Commission, which decides whether lawmakers' constituent communications pass ethical muster.
