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Prince is wrong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:27AMWell, I needn't bother writing this column. You see, according to Prince -- he of Batdance and religious conversion fame, the "purple paisley god," as Sandra Bernhard once referred to him -- the Internet is dead.[...]
O'Leary pilot comments criticised Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:59AMAirline pilots today accused Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary of endangering the safety of passengers with a call to do away with the second pilot on the flight deck of aircraft to save money.
Ryanair boss: Let air stewardesses land planes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:51AMRyanair chief Michael O'Leary has called for flights to carry only one pilot instead of two, suggesting that air stewardesses coudl be trained to land planes in an emergency. Related Stories Dublin protester tries to make citizen's arrest on Tony Blair Citizen's arrest bid made on Blair Ryanair boss blasted for pilot call Blair faces protest at book signing Tony Blair pelted with eggs and shoes ...
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:21AMEdit and organise your pictures easily
Skype allows more newscast experts Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:05AMNEW YORK - When he wanted to interview a source in Connecticut for a recent "World News" story on technology, ABC reporter Pierre Thomas didn't even leave the office. ABC's cameras showed him sitting in front of a computer screen, talking to Michael Coppolla through Skype.
Skype 'important' to news Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:19AMSkype has become an important tool for television news organisations as producers say it enables them to reach many more people for interviews.
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:20AMHave you been thinking about visiting the Caribbean for a while? If so, why haven't you gone yet? If cost is what's holding you back, you must not be aware of the secret to saving money on Caribbean vacations .
Pastor Places $100 Bid on Local School Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:28PMELYRIA, Ohio -- It's not the price you imagine a piece of property will sell for, but an Elyria pastor hopes his meager bid of $100 will be enough to seal the deal.
Back to school time is not cheap Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:12PMA few Oregon schools are open this week for classes, with the big back-to-school push next week. That means last minute shoppers are looking for last minute deals on school supplies.
Crash fraud driving up cost of car insurance Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:18PMYOUNG drivers are increasingly prepared to stage motor accidents in order to claim on their insurance, according to figures published as insurers warn that such fraud continue
Let’s make a deal for school Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:22AMTeachers, parents and students are out in full-force scouting last-minute bargains as the clock ticks down to the first day of school. With pencils in hand, Joni Woods perused Staples for folders and poster boards. With many heading back to school Sept. 7, the English teacher was wrapping up her... [This is a summary. To read the full article on SouthPhillyReview.com, click the headline above.]
Tech stocks should lead the rebound Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:22AMIf you think the economy is going to bounce back from the current slowdown before next spring, as I do, then the natural question is which stocks will lead the market recovery.
It's time for universal data plans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:19AMIf you've got a couple of cell phones, an iPad, or maybe a FIOS or U-Verse connection, you're probably paying for "data" several times over. It's time carriers charged us once for network access and quit ripping us off with multiple "data plans."
Apple Ditches The Geeks And Early Adopters Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:18AMWith a low $99 price point and syncing capabilities with Netflix, ABC, and Fox, Steve Jobs’ newly overhauled Apple TV is primed for parents, not geeks. Brian Ries on how the company is abandoning its early adopters.
How the enterprise came to Apple Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:09AMApple never seriously went after enterprise sales, but in the end, the enterprise came to Apple on the client side.
3M gets 'a steal' in Cogent buyout, and some investors wonder why Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:57AMCogent Inc. investors and analysts sent a message to the Pasadena company’s founder on Monday: You’re selling the business too cheap. Cogent, which makes biometric security systems that identify fingerprints, faces and eyeballs, said it had accepted an offer from...
When rescuers need rescuing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:36AMWORCESTER — The blinded, disoriented firefighters who crawled up the stairs of a century-old brick building here recently had to find a missing colleague, and find him fast. Firefighter - England - Worcester - Worcestershire - People
CNET to the Rescue: Leave the world behind Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:33AMIf you're heading out of town and leaving the electronic world behind, don't forget that your e-mail contacts, Facebook friends, and Farmville plants will still be expecting to see you around online, interacting with them. Here are some tips for managing your electronic world when you step away from it. Also: Your questions answered, including how to extend Wi-Fi range, and fix a Droid's messed ...
As Kindle proves, looks don't count for everything Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:42PMIt's not as attractive as the iPad, but Amazon's formerly derided e-reader is cheap and, most important, efficient The newest version of the Kindle e-reader is out. And guess what? "Due to strong customer demand," says the Amazon website, "Kindle is temporarily sold out. Order now to reserve your place in the queue... orders placed today are expected to dispatch on or before 17 September." This ...
Google offers free calls via Gmail in US Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:41PMThe search company is aiming to undercut international call rates and set up phone boxes in universities and airports for its call product Google has added free voice calls over the internet to its free email service Gmail in the US - although some UK users have found they can also use the service to make calls to the US for free. The service, unveiled on Wednesday night, will let users make ...
S . Rajaratnam and his Singapore pledge Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:22PMLike most people I was studied in the nationalistic pride of reciting my Singapore pledge both at home and at school at an early age. I from then grew to love the Singaporean Pledge with it’s deep rooted call for Democracy, Racial Equality and Freedom for our Nation as a whole. Yes I was one [...]
Appeal from victim of the Brookes Business School saga Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:07PMI am Edwin, a local born citizen, and am now in my twenties. I acquired a CAT certificate from Singapore Accounting Academy (SAA) in 2005, and a diploma in Computer Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic in 2006. Due to the employment market condition back then, I chose to pursue a degree in Banking and Finance instead [...]
Nanocrystal conductors using 'dirt-cheap material' promise massive 3-D storage Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:04PMRice University announced today that scientists there have created the first two-terminal memory chips that use only silicon, extending the limits of miniaturization subject to Moore's Law.
The making of an in-flight meal Chicken or beef? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:47PMAn airline meal can range from basic to excellent – depending on what kind of ticket you have. Marie-Claire Digbyvisited the Gate Gourmet catering kitchens at Dublin Airport to find out what’s on the menu
Take a bite out of the Apple MacBook price Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02PMApple products are notoriously difficult to get a discount on, but there are deals out there – and not just for students and teachers With the practicalities of student accommodation , student loans and bank accounts already covered, now is the time to combine practical needs with luxurious wants. The latest research from Reevoo claims that the average student is taking £1,098 worth of gadgets ...
Another inbox out of my life Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:13PMI’ve had seven e-mail addresses in my life. I mourned the death of No. 3 on Tuesday. Go.com announced it was phasing out its service, which shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I doubt I was the only one who had long since gone elsewhere for my...
Safely spanning the campus streets Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:48PMBy: Jimmy Geurts, COMMENTARY A recent rash of and ensp;on-campus accidents and and ensp;mounting traffic during the first week of and ensp;classes and ensp;suggest that students should take precautions with their cars, bikes and other modes of transportation. According to Uni...
Skitterbot Electronic Cockroach Will Battle Other Electronic Cockroaches [Video] Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:06PMHave you ever been sitting at your computer, looking for stuff to do, when you thought, “Hey, it would be really cool if I had a little electronic cockroach I could control, to fight other electronic cockroaches!” Well! Today is your lucky day! Because here we have just what you’ve been waiting for ! These little guys are called Skitterbots, and they’re meant to give your day a little bit of ...
New GPS Tracking Device And Keeping Heart Healthy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:47PMA new GPS device gives parents another way to track their children. The micro GPS and is about the size of a deck of cards. Parents can slip it into a child's pocket, backpack or they can wear it around their neck. It shows a precise, detailed history of the child's whereabouts, viewable on any smartphone or computer screen. The technology can also be to track Alzheimer's patients who might ...
Engadget's back to school guide: Televisions Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:12PMWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we have HDTVs in our sights -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. All those ...
Time for a reality check Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:52AMGary Henryghenry@parisbeacon.com
Coffee Vs. Wi-Fi: Pick a Side Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:18AMAn artful heart latte from Taste Coffee House in Newton. Highly technical computer gizmos - we love to say gizmos - are usually considered nerdy. According to WCVBTV, coffee geeks are fighting back against computer nerds in order to reclaim coffee shops from Arlington to Cambridge. You could be in Starbucks or a java joint like Barismo in Arlington and there are college-age people nursing a ...
iPhone app may replace stethoscope Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:53AMStuart Sumner, Computing , Tuesday 31 August 2010 at 16:37:00 Cheap app can do the job of £13,000 bespoke medical device A new app from University College London (UCL) turns an iPhone into a fully functioning stethoscope. UCL computer scientist Dr Peter Bentley developed the app in collaboration with cardiologist researchers. The app allows users to listen to heartbeats and unlike traditional ...
1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ from Switzerland - Comments Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:42AMThis car has been having problems, ever since I bought it. Here`s what went wrong: Replaced cylinder head and gasket. Replaced all four brakes. New engine mount installed.
How a mediocre iPad knock-off could foretell Steve Jobs' eventual doom Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:38AMIs Apple's biggest threat embodied in a $159 nobody-brand digital reader sold by the Dillards department store?
Gartner: netbooks to keep losing share as tablets arrive Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:09AMNetbook market share is likely to keep falling over the next few years due in part to tablets, Gartner found today. It noted that the tiny portables not only lost market share in the first two quarters of 2010 but predicted that the category was on a long slide that would drop it to just 10 percent by the end of 2014. Analyst Raphael Vasquez explained that many were simply buying them as cheap ...
Asteco launches Buy Dubai Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:58AMLeading property management company Asteco has launched its exclusive furnishing subdivision, Buy Dubai, which is supporting the UAE economy by sourcing 80% of products from local manufacturers.
FARINELLA: New twist to an old standby Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:53AMIt's about that time of year when I get to write an easy column filled with interesting nuggets about your favorite Patriots almost without having to lift a finger.
Preview: Samsung Wave 723 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:58PMWith one fairly impressive Bada phone out of the gate, it hasn't taken Samsung long to follow up with its second budget-conscious smartphone.
Open sourcery Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:45PMMany big software firms are eyeing how to jump on the "Open Source" bandwagon. It's harder than it looks.
New Dimensions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:51PMThe country just had one of its bleakest Mondays ever. A man intent on recovering what he fully believed to be his own killed several unarmed tourists after the authorities refused to give in to his demands. When the smoke had lifted, the country found itself the subject of global ridicule and the national fury of about a billion people. Just when we thought we could not get any lower in the ...
Intel moves to compete with Qualcomm Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:45PMComputer chip giant Intel's $1.4 billion purchase of Infineon takes it a step closer to a to the mobile phone market.
The Opportunity Apple Can't Pass Up Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:46PMRumors of an Apple TV refresh take center stage ahead of annual iPod event.
Dow Jones drops sharply on employment worries Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:25PMStocks fell sharply yesterday, adding to losses for August so far, as investors worried about the economy at the start of a data-riddled week, which culminates with the monthly employment report.
U.S. stocks end down steeply on jobs worries Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:28PMWall Street trades broadly lower to start off a week that culminates with the U.S. employment report for August, as investors give short shrift to Monday M&A.
From Jags to riches Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:43PMAbout the only similarity between my car and the latest model Jaguars is that both vehicles have four wheels. There the similarities end.
Fact check: Stimulus assessments overly optimistic Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:26PMEDITOR’S NOTE – This is an occasional look at government assertions and how well they adhere to the facts. WASHINGTON – The Obama administration claimed last week that $100 billion invested in innovative technologies under the economic stimulus law is “transforming the American economy” by putting the nation on track for technological breakthroughs in health care, energy and transportation. But ...
The Sawtelles: Are CDs worth it any more? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:53PMThe following is an e-mail exchange I'm having with the Sawtelles , a two-piece, husband-wife "nerve rock" band. They play stripped down, angular indie-pop with guitar (sometimes ukelele!) and stand-up drums.
Fact-checking the stimulus Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:10PMWASHINGTON The Obama administration claimed this week that $100 billion invested in innovative technologies under the economic stimulus law is ''transforming the American economy'' by putting the nation on track for technological breakthroughs in health care, energy and transportation. A look at how the administration's claims compare to the facts: By date (default)
Wenatchee drive-in rides into the sunset Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:31AMWENATCHEE — Young mom Jo Hernandez will miss the Vue Dale Drive-In when it closes for good at the end of this season. She’ll miss the cheap admission price, the healthy snacks brought from home and the chance to work on her laptop while the kids watch the flicks.