Alaska Airlines taking steps for Hawaii routes 
King County Journal - 55 minutes ago
Alaska Airlines is taking steps that could pave the way for the airline to offer service to Hawaii and Central America. The airline recently completed a demonstration of a mock emergency water landing for the Federal Aviation Administration.Save to My Web

Apple to tackle iPod maker’s labor issue 
AP via Yahoo! News - 50 minutes ago
Apple Computer said Wednesday it was working to resolve an awkward dispute over alleged labor abuses by an iPod manufacturer in China.Save to My Web

TECH TICKER 
San Jose Mercury News - 48 minutes ago
Apple Computer said Tuesday that Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt is joining its board, adding another well-known name to the list of high-profile directors who oversee the management of the Cupertino company behind the iPod portable player and Macintosh computer.Save to My Web

Google Chief Joins Apple Board 
Computer Business Review - 19 minutes ago
Google Inc chief executive Eric Schmidt has joined the board of directors of computer maker Apple Computer Inc. Schmidt becomes the first to join the Apple board since 2004.Save to My Web