Philips develops '3-D TV' without glasses

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Democrats' budget plan stays away from tough choices

Democrats controlling Congress unveiled an election-year fiscal blueprint that puts the federal budget mostly on autopilot.

Italian leaders head to Naples to check out garbage crisis

Uncollected garbage has turned many streets and alleys around the once-beautiful Mediterranean seaport of Naples into an open ...

New breed of American emerges in need of food

Average enrollment in the food stamps program has surpassed the record set in 1994, and the numbers continue to climb.

Do we know enough about presidential health?

A high-profile panel of doctors say it's time for a health exam for presidents and presidential hopefuls that mimics the regular ...

Estero residents try to box out store

More than 50 Estero residents attended Monday's Estero Community Planning Panel meeting to voice concern about a proposed big box store.

Man arrested; accused of stealing 200-pound drainage grates

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says it has solved the case of the missing drainage grates. Deputies arrested Christopher Peter Hamilton, 24, of 926 Marilyn Ave, Lehigh Acres, and charged him with 43 counts of grand theft and 43 counts of dealing in stolen property.

Three Collier schools named to list of nation's best public schools

A recent education report released in Newsweek magazine ranks three Collier County high schools on its 2008 Top of the Class list of the top 1,300 high schools nationwide.

Foreclosures mean opportunity for Habitat charity

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The foreclosure crisis that has forced thousands of families from their homes has given something good to the nation's best-known housing charity: Cheap properties for sale in communities around the country....

Southern California home sales jump 22% in April

Home sales surged 22% in April in Southern California as bargain-hunters bought lower-end homes in areas hardest hit by foreclosures, ...

Thin Notebook Case $14 at Walmart.com

Walmart.com has the Thin Notebook Case, Black for $13 + $1 shipping = $14 shipped. Holds laptop up to 14", lightweight material is soft and durable. [BizRate]

Cash Back Credit Card Roundup

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DYMO 400 Twin Turbo 69115 Label Printer $100 at Buy.com

Buy.com has the DYMO 400 Twin Turbo 69115 Label Printer for $100 + $0 shipping = $100 shipped. Direct thermal printing means no ribbons, toner or ink cartridges are needed. A good shipping label printer for those of you who are relieving eBay buyers of their cash. [BizRate]

Monk parakeets make a home in Southwest Florida

It was a typical afternoon at The Lakes. Neighbors riding bikes, saying hellos. Kids running from one house to the next looking for adventure. The hot Florida sun baking their heads and shoulders. But for a wayward monk parakeet it was time to find food.

Fire at North Naples restaurant causes $25K in damage

North Naples firefighters responded to an early-morning structure fire Sunday that caused $25,000 worth of damage at Karavas Restaurant, located at 3126 Tamiami Trail N.

Wake Forest Falls at Boston College, 11-7, in Regular Season Finale

Wake Forest wrapped up the regular season with an 11-7 setback at Boston College Saturday afternoon at Commander Shea Field.

Deacons' Lead Grows at NCAA Central Regional

The No. 19 Wake Forest men's golf team held on to its first place position at the NCAA Central Regional in Columbus, Ohio after posting a three-over 287, three shots better than Thursday's first round score.

GE confirms plans to leave appliance business

General Electric said Friday it plans to sell or spinoff its century-old appliance business.

Fannie Mae cuts mortgage down payments

Fannie Mae, the nation's largest source of home financing, said Friday it is lowering the amount of down payments required on ...

Lee County's subprime holes may deepen

For every 1,000 homes in Lee County, 62 are financed with the shakiest of loans.