Tim Cook has already proved himself a safe pair of hands as Steve Jobs' successor at the Apple helm. But pointers are now emerging about his plans for taking the company forward.

HOUSTON -- LINN Energy, LLC announced today financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year-ended Dec. 31, 2011, and its outlook for 2012.

Marketers and content makers have been conditioned over time to believe that online video needs to be short and punchy.

The IFO survey out of Munich today came in better than expected. A reading of German business climate rose to 109.6 from 108.3 in January, above the 108.8 predicted by economists. The current assessment and economic expectation gauges also rose above expectations.

The owner of a chicken takeaway has been ordered to pay £10,000 for not having the correct licence.