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NASA tests "deep space Internet" Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:48PM The US space agency NASA said it successfuly conducted a first test of a deep space communications network modeled on the Internet.
Leavers technologically advanced Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:12PMTHIS year has seen the launch of the Leavers Facebook fan site, full of photos and information, which will be used as a communication tool between Generation Y and the Office of Crime Prevention, as well as various other leavers supporters.
GSM group: Phones need NFC for mobile payments Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:54PMPhone manufacturers should accelerate the adoption of mobile payments, according to industry organization GSM Association.
Combatting Cyber-Bullying Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:33PM(Springfield, MO) -- The trial started on Tuesday against a woman accused of cyber-bullying Missouri teen Megan Meier. After Meier received mean spirited messages, through a MySpace account, she committed suicide.
Word Has It: The truth be told Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:17PMCarmen Soo is seen here in a scene from Kurus. JOURNALISM ethics were put to the test, thanks to a popular entertainment bulletin programme after it featured the wedding ceremony of actor/TV personality Ashraf Sinclair and Indonesian singer Bunga Cinta Lestari recently.
Word Has It: The truth be told Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:13PMJOURNALISM ethics were put to the test, thanks to a popular entertainment bulletin programme after it featured the wedding ceremony of actor/TV personality Ashraf Sinclair and Indonesian singer Bunga Cinta Lestari recently. The entertainment bulletin, which is notorious for its controversial content, dedicated a segment highlighting the ceremony at Saujana Ballroom, The Saujana in Subang Jaya, ...
Careers Convention does not reflect employment needs of all students Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:02PMMany students who visited the Careers Convention Week that is currently being organised at the University of Malta expressed their disappointment at the fact that there were no companies related to their area of studies on campus.
New Report Calls for Information and Communications Technology Policies to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Dependence on ... Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:00PM Fiber-Optic Network in U.S., Provides the Foundation for SMART 2020 Recommendations
Our age of instant communication Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:39PMIf you’re older than about 25, you may remember the immensely popular science fiction series called “Star Trek.” The series only ran for three seasons, from 1966 to 1968, but it was on every week and had millions of fans for all 80 episodes.
Steamy Magazines Make Men Feel as Bad As Women Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:36PMGuys who read Maxim get a knock to their body images.
Core Capital leads venture round for RollStream Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:35PMCore Capital Partners led a $6 million round of funding for RollStream Inc., a developer of supply-chain software.
The Hindu Business Line : ‘It’s a turning point for ISRO’ Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:33PMMadhumathi D.S. Bangalore, Nov. 18 The October-November 2008 Chandrayaan-1 gave India its Moon and caps the dauntless spirit of the 40-year-old national space programme: the wholly indigenous agenda kept its head up amidst external adversities most of its time.
Scalable Network Technologies Introduces EXata, Breakthrough Emulation Technology for Mobile Wireless Networks Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:24PM MILCOM 2008 -- Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. , the leader in wireless network evaluation, announced the introduction of EXata, an advanced wireless network emulator for test and evaluation of military and commercial on-the-move wireless communication networks.
Patent dispute could block iPod, Blackberry imports Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:11PMMemory chip maker Spansion has taken legal action that could result in import bans that would block shipments of iPods and Blackberry handsets, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company filed a lawsuit in a Delaware federal court and submitted a complaint to the US International Trade Commission. Although the memory company is not directly attacking Apple or RIM, it has accused Samsung ...
Face to Facebook Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:39PM With social networking sites like Facebook some experts say communication problems can arise.
Comcast boosts Internet speeds Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:27PMComcast announced it is launching a new generation of Internet and download speeds for business and residential customers in Washington. With the new service, the communications company will offer download speeds of up to 50 megabytes per second.
Alt. Delivers Digital Solutions for The Riverside Company at Marketing Symposium Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:17PM Alt., a leading digitally fueled, independent marketing agency, has established itself as an innovative firm with a knack for integrating traditional and emerging media and marketing methods to develop timely and profitable campaigns for their clients. Recognizing the myriad of challenges facing companies today in the rapidly expanding social marketing environment, The Riverside Company hosted ...
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:13PMPioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. [PR.com - November 17, 2008]
Jobs2Web Launches Global Public Relations Program; Selects The Devon Group as PR Agency of Record Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:59PM Jobs2Web Inc., a Web 2.0 interactive recruiting solutions provider, today announced the launch of its global public relations program.
Egypt for further strengthening of trade ties with India Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:48PMNEW DELHI: President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak, who arrived here on Sunday, has called for further expansion in trade relations with India by building on the spectacular growth recorded in the past four years. Addressing apex chambers here ...
WiMAX, 3G and Number Portability to Drive Indian Wireless Market in 2009 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:45PMDefying the global economic slowdown, India’s mobile-phone demand is expected to continue to rise at an accelerated rate in 2009 due to the rollout of 3G and WiMAX networks and the implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP), according to iSuppli.
ConceptWave Order Care(R) Enhances Quad-Play Service Delivery at Videotron Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:00AM ORLANDO, Fla.----ConceptWave Software Inc., a leading provider of order automation and product catalog solutions, today announced that Videotron Ltd. has deployed ConceptWave’s Order Care suite as a component of a strategic initiative to streamline the delivery of integrated communication services, including Internet, Telephony, Wireless and TV.
TCS Recognized as a Top Teleport Operator of 2008 by World Teleport Association Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:00AM TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless communications, today announced that the World Teleport Association, a leading organization that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up, has named TCS to its prestigious "Global Top Twenty," "Independent Top Twenty" and "Fast Twenty" rankings this year. WTA provides ...
Online, Onstage: Interfacing With the World Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:27PMModern technology is both the subject of ?Continuous City? and an integral part of the way it tells its story.
Ericsson to take over HT Mobile Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:19PMVietNamNet Bridge - Ericsson claims it will take over the operations of HT Mobile when the network finishes switching from CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology to GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) one.
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 15/11 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:10AMFearing the cholera epidemic that has broken out this month in some parts of Ha Tinh Province could spread to Ha Noi, the Department of Health (DoH) has vaccinated residents in the capital.
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Ministry okays NIXI hub in Ahmedabad Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:56AMAHMEDABAD: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has given nod to set up hub of National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) in Ahmedabad, a press release issued from the Gujarat Government said here on Saturday.
Japanese players a spark at NJCAA volleyball championship Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:11PMTeams traveled from around the nation to Rochester for the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III National Volleyball Championship this weekend
High Point Terrace Neighbors Use Internet To Fight Burglars Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:04PMA Mid-South community battered by burglars turns the tables on the bad guys with the click of a mouse.
Sharing Their Demons on the Web Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:13AMSome psychologists and psychiatrists are concerned about Internet peer support crossing over into delusions.
CHEK-TV hit with another round of layoffs Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:10AMSixteen CHEK-TV employees were laid off this week in a move by Global Television to cull 210 commercial production and news staff across Canada. Victoria station general manager Rob Eberle was the highest-profile local employee to be given his notice on Tuesday.
Cloud Computing, Part 3: SLA Spirit in the Sky Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:09AMGoogle arguably is the granddaddy of cloud computing, at least in its current incarnation. So, whenever the Googleplex develops a new feature or capability -- or service offering -- the rest of the industry takes notice. That was the case last month when Google rolled out a service level agreement that guarantees 99.9 percent system accessibility for users of its Google Apps Premier Edition.
Open Source in a Down Economy: The Money Race Is On Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:09AMThe sour economy is causing industries and individuals alike to tighten their belts in just about all areas of spending, including software. Downloading free and low-cost open source software is often an attractive alternative to proprietary commercial products. The potential for enterprises and other users switching from high-priced software to open source alternatives poses a new opportunity.
Honda to Demonstrate Advanced Safety Technology in New York Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:04AM NEW YORK----Honda engineers will demonstrate an advanced vehicle-to-vehicle communications system that helps vehicles avoid collisions with one another as part of Honda’s participation in the 15th annual World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Marketwire Continues Partnership With IR Magazine; 6th Annual UK and 4th Annual NY Think Tanks Engage Senior IROs in ... Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:01AM Marketwire, a full-service newswire and communications workflow solutions provider, continued its partnership with IR Magazine to present its 6th Annual UK and 4th Annual East Coast Think Tanks on November 7, 2008.
Red Roof CEO Joe Wheeling Changes Roles Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:00AM COLUMBUS, Ohio----Red Roof Inn has announced that it’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Wheeling, will no longer serve as CEO effective April 30, 2009. Wheeling will remain with the company in a senior advisory capacity and a member of the company’s board of directors for two years and will oversee a smooth transition once his successor has been named.
Sonus Networks Announces Participation in Upcoming Financial Conferences Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 7:00AM Sonus Networks, Inc. , a market leader in IP communication infrastructure, announced today that company executives will participate in the following upcoming events with the financial community:
The realities of virtual reality Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:37AMOne can only hope that in the coming days, the family of Barrie teenager Brandon Crisp will receive some answers on why he died. Perhaps [...]
‘Commercial arrangements’ are cause of high costs – NTC Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:31AMCOMMERCIAL arrangements between telecommunications companies make the cost of cell phone usage “unreasonable” in the Philippines, with subscribers bearing the brunt.
To Russia with video Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:12AM A locally made documentary sheds light on a genetic condition that causes a gradual loss of vision to some people who are born deaf.
Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2008 Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 8:02AM Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Climb To Daily Gains, Weekly Declines Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:47PMU.S. stocks climbed on Friday, but still headed to weekly declines, as bargain hunters stepped in after two days of losses, helping foster hope that global intervention will help an economy that shed nearly a quarter million jobs in October.
Lack of communication hurts employee morale Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:35PMWhat we have here is a failure to communicate — in some companies, anyway.
U.S. stocks climb to daily gains, weekly declines Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:32PM U.S. stocks bounce back from two days of heavy losses, after bargain hunters step in amid hope that global intervention will help an economy that shed nearly a quarter million jobs in October.
Attaining better athletic performance, legally Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:17PMColorado Premier Training, in Durango, Colo., has developed a specific instrumentation and calculation package that enables it to specialize in, among other things, performance road cycling and cyclocross.
iMergent Announces Board and Management Changes Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:05AM OREM, Utah----iMergent, Inc. a leading provider of eCommerce software for small businesses and entrepreneurs, announced changes to its management and board. Donald L. Danks resigned as CEO and as a director; he will become a consultant to the company.
Operation Homefront and CDW-G Present Computers to Soldiers and Families at Fort Bragg Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:00AM FORT BRAGG, N.C.----Operation Homefront, in collaboration with CDW Government, Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation and leading source of information technology solutions to governments, today will present more than 100 refurbished desktop computers to paratroopers and families from the U.S.
Vonage Holdings Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:00AM Vonage Holdings Corp. , a leading provider of broadband telephone service, today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.