U.S. Republicans used their weekly address Saturday to renew a charge that the Obama administration’s policies are costing the country jobs. Senator Dean Heller of Nevada says instead of creating and protecting jobs, the administration has allowed the government to grow while hindering economic growth. Heller also challenged his colleagues in both parties to put […]
Republicans Appeal for Unity in Solving US Economic Issues
Steve Jobs: Computer Geek Turned Pop Icon
His wardrobe of black mock turtle-neck shirts and blue jeans sets him apart from other executives. He is known for super-sized announcements about the latest in must-have consumer technology. And people around the world, from technology buffs to music fans, hang on his every word. The news late Wednesday that Apple chief executive Steve Jobs […]
Steve Jobs and Apple
February 24, 1955 – Steven Paul Jobs is born in California. He grows up in the area that is to become known as Silicon Valley. 1974 – Jobs works as a technician with the video game maker Atari. He saves money and then travels to India to find spiritual enlightenment. April 1, 1976 – Jobs […]
Apple Computer Chief Steve Jobs Resigns
The co-founder and chief executive officer of computer firm Apple Incorporated, Steve Jobs, has resigned due to health problems. He helped build Apple into the world’s most valuable technology company after the firm nearly collapsed in the 1990s. Jobs is known as a perfectionist, obsessively focused on making products that are easy to use and […]
Apple Shares Decline after Resignation of Steve Jobs
Apple Inc. shares were down as much as 2 percent in early U.S. trading Thursday, after the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer Steve Jobs resigned for health reasons on Wednesday. Jobs said he could no longer meet the “duties and expectations” of the position. Jobs has been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2003, received a […]
Apple Shares Decline after Resignation of Steve Jobs
Apple Inc. shares dropped as much as 7 percent in after hours trading following news of the resignation of the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer Steve Jobs. On Wednesday, Jobs told the Apple board of directors and the Apple community he could no longer meet the “duties and expectations” of the position. Jobs had […]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs Resigns
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and head of Apple Inc., the company behind the wildly popular iPhones, iPads, and iPods, has resigned his post. In a letter dated Wednesday, Jobs told the Apple board of directors and the Apple community he could no longer meet his “duties and expectations” as the company’s chief executive officer. Jobs […]
Apple CEO Steve Jobs Resigns
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and head of Apple Inc., the company behind the wildly popular iPhones, iPads, and iPods, has resigned his post. In a letter dated Wednesday, Jobs told the Apple board of directors and the Apple community he could no longer meet his “duties and expectations” as the company’s chief executive officer. Jobs […]
Obama to Congress: Set Aside Politics, Boost Jobs
President Barack Obama says it is time for members of Congress to put aside political brinksmanship in order to boost the United States’ sluggish economic recovery and create more jobs. During his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama said too many Americans are struggling to get by. He said Congress should extend payroll tax cuts that […]
Obama Urges Congress to Put the American People First
President Barack Obama says it is time for members of Congress to put their constituents ahead of political brinkmanship. During his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama said too many Americans are struggling to get by. He said Congress should extend payroll tax cuts that save the average American family $1,000 a year. President Obama says […]