Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s namesake brand increased U.S. sales 1.6 percent in August and beat Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus nameplate as the top U.S. luxury brand for the third straight month. BMW sales rose to 19,540 as deliveries of its 1 Series gained 53... »

Apple (AAPL) failed to make a case Wednesday that Apple TV could replace cable TV. Instead, it did something smarter: It introduced an Apple TV that consumers will want alongside their cable boxes. Which, for the first time, is a winning strategy to get... »

Sony Corp, hoping to spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season, has slimmed down its electronic readers and also given them touchscreen control. The three new versions of its “Reader” line also feature an improved screen with better clarity, the manufacturer said on... »

WIKA has developed the new C-2 pressure transmitter for pressure measurement in screw-type, reciprocating and turbo compressors. It features a particularly robust and compact design and an exceptional price/performance ratio. With the C-2, compressor manufacturers and manufacturers of measurement and control components for compressors... »

Valve actuators mount on valves and, in response to a signal, move a valve to a desired position using an outside power source. There are several basic types of valve actuators: manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic. Manual valve actuators do not require an outside... »

Almost 25 years to the day after the R.M.S. Titanic was discovered two and a half miles below the surface of the Atlantic, an expedition to the ocean floor has transmitted brand new images of history’s most famous shipwreck. Legendary before it was found,... »

This resort town, once popular with honeymooners, is turning to a new breed of romance seekers—virtual sweethearts. In Love Plus, a Japanese dating simulation game, players experience young romance with a virtual girlfriend. Some have even taken their beloved avatars to an island resort... »

It’s down to wire when it comes to guessing what shiny new gizmo Steve Jobs might pull out of his pocket Wednesday at Apple’s fall product launch. Consensus is the music-themed event will center on refreshed Apple TV hardware and 99-cent television episode rentals.... »

Coleen Rooney appears as a fashion authority figure in her first ad fronting a £4.5 million campaign for retailer Littlewoods.com. The ad, featuring Mrs Rooney overseeing recruits learning to carry a handbag, polish their shoes and strut the catwalk, will be shown on ITV... »

A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack. The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products as well as whole grains, poultry, fish... »

Sipping a hot cup of coffee daily could give you more than a healthful lift of energy. The drink helps people live longer by warding off heart disease, a study has revealed. Researchers at the University of Athens have carried out the study and... »

For Karan Johar, the past few weeks have been very stressful. He has hardly been getting any sleep and has even put his next directorial venture on hold as he is busy with the promotions of his production We Are Family. Since Kajol, one... »

Increasing spending power and excitement created by model launches helped major automakers report robust growth in August sales on Wednesday with market leader Maruti Suzuki witnessing best ever monthly dispatches. Automobile sales, which are usually down in the rainy season, continued to cruise with... »

An iPhone application that allows a patient to have their heartrate checked with a mobile phone is proving popular as a monitoring tool for doctors. The in-built microphone in the phone monitors a patient’s heartbeat when it’s held up against their chest, and can... »

Extra-terrestrial beings do exist but they have not yet come to visit our planet, and the best way to communicate with aliens is to send radio signals, a top Chinese official said Tuesday. Zhu Jin, curator of the Beijing Planetarium, said aliens are likely... »

English Premier League club Tottenham were allowed to sign Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid on Thursday after their last-ditch move for the Dutch playmaker on deadline day. Spurs seal van der Vaart transfer Spurs seal van der Vaart transfer Spurs boss Harry... »

Thousands of villagers returned to their homes along the ash-covered slopes of an Indonesian volcano that exploded after four centuries of dormancy, even though officials warned they could be putting their lives at risk. Some said Tuesday they could no longer bear to stay... »

SAMBUTAN Syawal tahun ini cukup bermakna buat penyanyi popular Anuar Zain. Bukan saja rezekinya dalam bidang seni murah, karier nyanyiannya berjalan lancar seperti direncanakan. Sesibuk manapun menguruskan aktiviti seninya yang padat, Anuar atau nama sebenar, Shahrul Anuar Zain, 40, sempat meluangkan masa bersama golongan... »

EMPAT tahun melayari bahtera perkahwinan mungkin satu tempoh singkat, tetapi bagi Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, 31, pelbagai dugaan dilalui sejak disatukan dengan usahawan, Datuk Seri Khalid Muhd Jiwa pada 21 Ogos 2007. Tahun pertama perkahwinan memberi ruang kepada pasa­ngan yang mempunyai beza usia 20... »

Saya sedar lagu raya era 1970-an sangat menarik perhatian ramai kerana ia hasil sentuhan komposer handalan seperti Datuk Ahmad Nawab dan Kassim Masdor yang berjaya menghasilkan komposisi lagu yang sangat tebal jiwa Melayunya. Jadi, apabila lagu ini berkumandang, sudah tentu biasan atau kenangan sambutan... »

EPANJANG pembabitannya sebagai anak seni, sudah dua kali Tiz Zaqyah diuji. Ketika namanya sedang mengharum dengan drama paling popular Nur Kasih, pelakon berkulit putih gebu ini dikejutkan dengan penyebaran gambar aksi hangatnya sedang bersosial dengan rakan-rakan. KAMI SOKONG…ahli yang baru mendaftar dengan TZR FC... »

Terkejut ketika diserbu, beberapa pelacur warga asing cuba melarikan diri dalam keadaan separuh bogel dengan tubuh mereka hanya ditutupi tuala kecil sebelum bersembunyi di bilik stor di sebuah rumah kedai di Jalan Kuchai Lama, di sini, kelmarin. Serbuan kira-kira jam 11 malam itu dilakukan... »

It shouldn’t surprise you that fixing things rather than buying new can save money, as well as give you a sense of pride in your own skills and the satisfaction of keeping useful stuff out of the trash. In many cases, simply sewing on... »

New Barcelona signing Javier Mascherano has warned Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson that he will reveal the truth behind the “lies” that surround his departure from Anfield. The Argentinean midfielder claimed that his move to Camp Nou was a year overdue and insisted that there... »

Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date? Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly understood, they can also... »

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed that the Red Devils have sold fewer season tickets than expected so far this summer. The club have also taken the surprising step of placing 4,000 season tickets on general sale, according to a report from... »

There really is no proper way to review Piranha 3D. It’s a bloody, gross, T&A filled, viscera spewing extravaganza. To a certain mindset, this is the dumbest movie ever made. But to others, this is the greatest movie ever made. (Until Jackass 3D opens... »

For many, it’s easy to gag over Lady Gaga, but it’s best to resist. Stefani Germanotta has too many fans going “gaga” to say with certainty she will flame out anytime soon. A good number of them are in Calgary, and they’re upset because... »

Paris Hilton was arrested over the weekend for possession of cocaine and the Las Vegas Police Department says it will give the socialite no special treatment. “(She) received absolutely no special treatment. We are used to celebrities here. They are treated no differently than... »

Five-time former winner Roger Federer and reigning women’s champion Kim Clijsters were both scheduled to be in action on the opening day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Federer, whose five-set loss in the final to Juan Martin del Potro last... »

NEW YORK (CBS) Little-known British actress Archie Panjabi is waving the UK banner high after her big Emmy win Sunday night in Los Angeles.. The 38-year-old won an Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her role in the CBS series... »

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has not given up hope of signing a new forward before the transfer window closes, after star forward Fernando Torres scored the winning goal and showed glimpses of a return to form in Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Brom. The... »