"I think the most likely outcome is that the economy will move forward toward a soft landing, " Yellen said then.

NPR: Transcripts Show Fed Underestimated Crisis In 2007

Warren Buffet, the unbelievably homespun billionaire and long-time Coca-Cola director and shareholder, has been a staunch critic of options accounting and called the soft drink maker's accounting change a "classy move, " adding that he would feel "far more comfortable" if other companies followed its lead.

FORBES: Coke Opts For More Honest Accounts

Scientist are creating a new generation of "soft" machines that can change their shape and size, move in ever more agile ways and even split themselves into smaller robots.

CNN: Robotics discovers its soft side

Antonio has a particular soft spot for COCA. The center gave him a scholarship when he was 16, a move that launched his dance career.

CNN: Alvin Ailey principal dancers retire to give back

Catering to local tastes, Kraft also made a radical move by launching new Oreo products like Oreo Wafer Sticks, Oreo Wafer Rolls, Oreo Soft Cakes and Oreo Strawberry Creme.

FORBES: Retail

The move is the latest in a perplexing free agency period for the NFL which has been particularly soft for defensive backs, signaling a shift in a league that overvalued cornerbacks and safeties in recent years.

WSJ: Charles Woodson Rejoins Oakland Raiders

There's a choice of style-matched accessories including carry case, soft travel pouch and wireless mini mouse to personalise and enhance VAIO T Series while you're on the move.

ENGADGET: Sony announces its first Ultrabooks, the VAIO T13 and T11, for the European market

The planned merger of soft drink rivals AG Barr and Britvic has moved a step closer after shareholders in both companies voted to back the move.

BBC: Shareholders back AG Barr and Britvic merger