Marketplace Articles

Hurricane Gustav ravages Gulf Coast

By Keith Evans / Assistant Marketplace Editor
Three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Mother Nature pulled another fast one on the Gulf Coast - 150 mph fast. Gustav, the second major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, formed as a tropical depression on the morning of Aug. 25 off the coast of Haiti. Rapidly strengthening into a tropical storm that afternoon, Gustav survived a brief period of disorganization to develop a well-defined eye wall that same night. In the early hours of Aug. 26, multiple hurricane-hunter aircrafts confirmed that, with winds topping 90 mph, Gustav had become a full-fledged hurricane.

AutoVIBES: Genesis in time for a new Generation

By Alex Walker
Today Americans are experiencing the ripple effects of a global economic crisis of which the United States is the epicenter. Some of the world's leading financial management firms have experienced significant net losses, public and private bankruptcies abound, and job loss is prolific.

Election Central: Not exactly the 'summer of love'

By Josh Darr
Without Election Central, I know that a lot of you were starved for political news this summer. If it makes you feel any better, you didn't miss a whole lot. There was a lot of talk about celebrity, homes, Germans, arugula, Hawaii, and Paris Hilton. It was as serious as it sounds.

Polically Speaking: Tides turn for convenience

By Joseph Zaleski / Opinions Editor
Sarah Palin is not an obvious running mate. In a political race dominated by novelty, though, we really can't be too surprised. Palin, the current governor of Alaska, is a fresh addition to a McCain campaign hinging on what supporters call "experience" and detractors call "geriatrics.

Tech Journal: Taking a bite out of Apple

By Joe Jraitiny
With over three million iPhones sold, complete dominance in the mp3-player market (150 million), and a rapidly increasing share of the personal computer sector, Apple has solidified itself as a top-notch electronics manufacturer and software company.

Market Report: Google launches free Web browser

By Matt Struzziero / Heights Senior Staff
In its latest move to take on rival Microsoft, Google announced the launch of their brand new, homegrown Web browser. The beta version of this free Web browser, called "Chrome," was released this past Tuesday. Chrome was designed to take direct aim at Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which dominates the market with a 75 percent share.