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Shoppers: why wait till black Friday? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:04PMSome of you have probably already had your big Thanksgiving day meals and are looking foward to working off those pounds tomorrow by hitting the stores.
Stores Gird for Critical Weekend Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:14PMRetailers hope for strong sales over the next few days to carry them through the holidays.
Fans offered cash to watch football games Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:56PMA university study offers football fans the chance to earn money while watching matches at home.
Retailers prepare for Black Friday Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:42AMDeal hunters will be out early Friday before dawn breaks for the traditional post-thanksgiving shopping event known as Black Friday.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 25 November 2008 Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 8:23PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Iran alleges spies for Israel linked to elite unit Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 5:04PMIranian official media said Tuesday that one of the detained members of an alleged Israeli-linked espionage network was involved with the elite Revolutionary Guards.
AT&T Offers Assistance to the EPA in Effort to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 5:04PM AT&T Inc. today announced it would welcome the opportunity to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other stakeholders to explore and develop cutting-edge approaches to combat the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Reynoldsburg police anticipate rise in thefts, shoplifting Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:44PMMore shoppers out during the holidays means more opportunities for shoplifting and thefts, according to Reynoldsburg police Lt. Scott McKinley.
Police confirm recent house, car burglaries Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 4:04PM MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Police Department has confirmed that there have been a series of burglaries to homes and vehicles in the township over the past few weeks. The incidents are being investigated by the Manalapan Detective Bureau. Anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to call the police department at 732-446-4300. Manalapan police Capt. Louis Moreto issued a ...
Iran alleges spies for Israel linked to elite unit Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:51PMTue, Nov 25, 2008 (12:42 p.m.) Iranian official media said Tuesday that one of the detained members of an alleged Israeli-linked espionage network was involved with the elite Revolutionary Guards.
Geek.com’s Black Friday Picks Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:40PM Black Friday will be memorable this year–there’s lots out there for tech hounds, geeks, enthusiasts, gamers, and anybody in need of technology. We’ve got the list of our picks for you and everyone you know. Everything from televisions, cameras and your computing needs are up for sale this Black Friday. Cameras: Canon Powershot SD1100: $159.99 (Dell) The [...]
Iran alleges spies for Israel linked to elite unit Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:33PM(The Associated Press) Iranian official media said Tuesday that one of the detained members of an alleged Israeli-linked espionage network was involved with the elite Revolutionary Guards. Iran said Monday it had uncovered three members of an alleged network who were trained by Israeli intelligence agents but claimed they were detained before they could relay any information to Israel. The ...
Iran alleges spies for Israel linked to elite unit Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:32PMIranian official media said Tuesday that one of the detained members of an alleged Israeli-linked espionage network was involved with the elite Revolutionary Guards. Iran said Monday it had uncovered three members of an alleged network who were trained by Israeli intelligence agents but claimed they were detained before they could relay any information to Israel. The official state news agency ...
Some GPS Systems Giving Wrong Directions Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 3:08PMAAA officials say problems are caused by errors in the underlying maps or bad satellite signals, and incorrect information entered by drivers.
Growing Demand for Location-based Services (LBS) in Advanced Mobile Markets Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 9:00PM Location-based services in Asia-Pacific are expected to see strong growth in the next five years, with wider adoption in the more advanced and saturated mobile and mobile data markets.
Team 4: Hidden Camera Investigation Reveals What City Employees Doing On The Clock Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 6:20PMA Team 4 investigation finds the people who are supposed to be watchdogs for taxpayers may need some watching themselves.
EPIC SBC runs hot and cold Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:35PM— Nov. 14, 2008 — WinSystems announced an EPIC-format, extended-temperature single board computer (SBC) that runs Linux.
Police investigating rash of car break-ins Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 5:15PM The Georgetown Police Department is investigating a number of motor vehicle break-ins over the last few weeks. Ten breaking and entering reports have come in with the thieves stealing items like iPods, laptop computers, cell phones, GPS systems and wallets, reports Police Detective Thomas DeJoy.
Tech Toys For Business Travelers Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 3:16PMThese gadgets can make traveling for work more productive and fun.
GE Healthcare Introduces Ultrasound Fusion; New LOGIQ E9 Merges Real-Time Ultrasound With CT, MR, and PET Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 2:01PM GE Healthcare today announced the launch of a new ultrasound system for radiology and vascular applications that fuses ultrasound images with images from other imaging modalities like CT and MR.
$30,000 Grant Boosts Geographic Information Systems on Campus Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:39PMA $30,000 grant from the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation will allow Knox College faculty and students across a broad range of disciplines the opportunity to pursue expanded research through the use of geographic information systems (GIS).
Space Dordain lays out ESA’s next 10 years 21/11 20:47 CET Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 2:34PMThe General Director of the European Space Agency Jean Jacques Dordain welcomed euronews to his Paris headquarters just a few days before the triannual meeting of the 18 ministers from ESA’s 18 member states responsible for space affairs.
Amazon Customers Vote 2008 kicks off with $199 Sony PS3 Bundle Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 10:09AM Amazon launched their Amazon Customers Vote deals for the holidays again. Like the last two years this promotion is one of the best ways to get really great, great deals. Last year deals you could vote for included a $79 Wii or a $139 PS3. The first rou...
Nokia Tells Plan for Internet Services Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 8:27AMSearch with a gesture, surf on wireless radio waves, and other next-gen technologies are in the works.
Marblehead students get hands dirty in marine tech Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:54AMStrewn out on a long workbench: a jumble of marine diesel-engine parts, looking like the pieces of a mind-twisting jigsaw puzzle. Gears, idles, crank shafts, actuated plungers, push rods, bearings.
North Pulaski High School plans mapping of Bayou Meto canoe trail Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 3:31AMThe first phase of developing a Bayou Meto canoe trail will get under way on Tuesday, Dec. 1, as some North Pulaski High School’s EAST Lab participants map out Bayou Meto’s meandering water.
License-plate scanning catching crooks, raising privacy worries Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 2:42AMA growing number of Arizona officers are using cameras to scan thousands of plates each day.
Boosting business productivity with Bluetooth Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:08PMBluetooth wireless connectivity has been creeping quietly into many of the devices that workers carry into the enterprise every day. ABI predicts that roughly half of the 1.2 billion cell phones sold this year will include Bluetooth.
GPS systems are a good find Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:55PMQDo you need to pay to use a GPS satellite navigation system? If so, what does it cost? J. MARCUS, Carrick, Pa. AThere are no subscription fees for using a satellite navigation system.
Locating 911 Cell Phone Calls Still Hit-And-Miss Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:54PMIn an ideal situation, when you dial 911 on a cell phone the police should be able to pinpoint your location down to just a few dozen yards, based on wireless signals from your phone.
Citigroup, Foot Locker, Star Scientific: U.S. Equity Movers Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 4:08PMNov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 2:50 p.m. in New York.
Stocks In Focus For Friday Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:41PMStocks In Focus For Friday
New iPhone Apps Help Drivers Beat Speed Traps Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:07PMApple’s iPhone has been used for everything from following the 2008 election to deciding where to grab a bite on the go. Now, it’s helping lead-footed drivers avoid costly speeding tickets.
ZAGG Introduces Award-Winning ZAGGaudio Line Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:56PM SALT LAKE CITY----ZAGG Inc. , leading producer of mobile electronics accessories, unveils its new Z.buds earphones. Marking ZAGG’s entry into the headphones market, the Z.buds has been named 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree.
Savvy Shopper - Black Friday Deals Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:51PMLearn how to find the best deals on Black Friday.
The Icephone comes in a choice of colors Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:50PMBut, as the color schemes in the montage above suggest, the Icephone is now being aimed at civilians too. Calling the device a "micro-notebook," Medical Phone touts the phone as setting a "new industry standard in convergency technology."
Patient Information Could Be Left To Haemorrhage From Mobile Devices, Survey Shows Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:18AMA transatlantic survey of more than a thousand healthcare professionals has shown that over a third are unwittingly putting personal information at risk by storing patient records, medical images, contact details, corporate data and other sensitive information on mobile devices such as laptops, BlackBerrys and USB sticks - and not adequately securing them.
Comedy Review: Robin Williams Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:13AM Whoopi Goldberg once said that Robin Williams has a place in the hearts of audiences that 99 per cent of performers can only dream of reaching.
HP Betting on Next Gen Info Management Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:30AMThe head of HP Labs says the computing giant is investing in a number of advanced technologies and working with venture capitalists to assist startups.
Somali pirates live high life when not on high seas - Feature Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:39AMMogadishu - They drive flashy cars, throw extravagant parties in their massive houses, talk loudly into the latest mobile phones and take only the most beautiful young women as their wives. This may seem like a description of any number of bling-blin...
CSG Systems Integrates ComSonics GPS Capabilities to Workforce Management Solution Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 10:06AM ENGLEWOOD, Colo.----CSG Systems , a leading provider of customer interaction management and billing solutions, today announced it has formed a partnership with ComSonics, an industry-leading provider of GPS and cable management solutions.
Scientists find ways to measure distance to stars Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:29AMLast time, we looked at measuring distance within the solar system and to stars in our galactic neighborhood.
GPS systems can alert drivers of what routes to avoid Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:49AMLondon, November 19 : The World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in New York will see this week a presentation on how GPS systems can help track traffic snarls.
Arabian Automobiles Launches the 2009 Nissan Xterra at Sharjah Motor Show Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:15AMDubai - United Arab Emirates: Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates this week introduces an updated and improved 2009 version of the Nissan Xterra SUV at the Sharjah International Auto Show (18-22 November, Expo Centre, Sharjah, UAE).
AdaCore Introduces Latest Version of GNAT Programming Studio Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:00AM NEW YORK and STUTTGART, Germany----AdaCore, provider of the highest quality Ada tools and support services, today announced the release of GNAT Programming Studio 4.3 - an advanced, powerful Ada-oriented Integrated Development Environment that accompanies the AdaCore GNAT Pro toolset on most platforms.
Leaflet For Patients To Coincide With European Antibiotic Awareness Day Unveiled By The Welsh Assembly Government Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:16AMA new leaflet for patients has been unveiled by the Welsh Assembly Government to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics in Wales. It comes as a major new report from the National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) shows that some infections are becoming more resistant to treatment - an issue faced by healthcare systems across the world.
Airborne Systems Sets New Payload Record for Largest Autonomously Guided Ram-Air Parachute Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:01AM Airborne Systems, a world leader in parachute design and manufacturing, announced today they successfully completed a test drop deploying 40,000 lbs. of payload under a single ram-air parachute, surpassing the previous payload record of 33,000 lbs. set in September.
Gliders fly into town for world-class event Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:57PMInternational and national glider pilots are gathering at Narromine for the Australian qualifying Grand Prix glider racing week.
Nokia shows off real-time traffic application Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:12PMNokia and Navteq are developing a new application that will turn GPS cell phones into traffic "probes" for tracking real-time traffic information.
Aviation Congestion and Transportation Safety Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:09PMWashington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please be seated. Madam Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. Thank you for the reception. I am honored to be with the men and women who work here at the U.S. Department of Transportation.