Business Notebook

Last week we found out about an upcoming Eee PC model that contained an optical drive. Strange, we thought, considering the original philosophy behind the netbook, a segment Asus helped to pioneer.

My poor son. Day-in and day-out — with me. My staff members will tell you that can be pretty tough to take. I always seem to expect more. When they think they’ve given it their all, I ask for one more source, one more bit of information or a more active headline.

President Obama has a dilemma. On one hand he has Republicans lined up to take their best shots, hoping they can sheer off some of the thick political armor that comes with high approval ratings. Meanwhile, he has to watch his left flank as liberal Democrats try to use their new congressional muscle to shove through their policies. Making matters worse, the so-called blue-dog conservative ...

Council is moving forward on a recommendation to increase new and changing ownership water and wastewater accounts. At the March 24 meeting, Ward 14 Coun. Ron Ashmore had asked council to not increase rates from $25 to $37 for new accounts and $30 for changing ownership.

If you're one of those people who were on the fence about whether to buy a netbook or a notebook, there's something new that might help you decide. The new Asus Eee PC E1004DN is the same light-weight, easy-to-use netbook you know and love, but with...

My poor son. Day-in and day-out — with me. My staff members will tell you that can be pretty tough to take. I always seem to expect more. When they think they’ve given it their all, I ask for one more source, one more bit of information or a more active headline.

SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J.----Digital projectors and audio visual equipment are widely used in schools, training facilities and corporate offices, often in configurations that have to be shared or stored when they are not in use.

Pros: Compact design Cons: Battery life isn’t great Overall: The Asus design team keeps on coming up trumps. The N80Vc is a well-designed, well-featured notebook, equally adept at home or on the road

President Obama has a dilemma. On one hand he has Republicans lined up to take their best shots, hoping they can sheer off some of the thick political armor that comes with high approval ratings. Meanwhile, he has to watch his left flank as liberal Democrats try to use their new congressional muscle to shove through their policies. Making matters worse, the so-called blue-dog conservative ...

As anyone who lives or even passes through the city knows, this place has a shopping cart problem. ... - By STEPHANIE M. PETERS STAFF WRITER