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Hewlett-Packard Sues MicroJet, Mipo Alleging Patents Infringed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:12PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. sued MicroJet Technology Co., a Taiwanese maker of printer ink cartridges, and three other companies alleging their products infringe its patents.
How to determine if that census taker is real Workers will visit homes where no one responded Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:00PMAs census takers begin knocking on doors, it's important to know the real federal employees from the scam artists.
Internet phenomenon Chatroulette creates experience with strangers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:53PMBy: The new Internet phenomenon Chatroulette, which connects users to characters of all kinds from every corner of the map, has exploded in popularity. The webcam-based chat site randomly pairs two people from anywhere in the world for a conversation and has ...
Aloha Aina recycling events March 13, 20 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17PMAloha Aina Earth Day recycling collections will be conducted March 13 at Kahuku High & Intermediate School and March 20 at Farrington High School. Each event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Magazine Rack | Taiwanese powerhouse; deadly business in France Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMt wasn’t all that long ago that Acer was “at best a second-tier player” in the PC business, says Bloomberg BusinessWeek (March 8). But now the Taiwanese company is the top maker of netbooks and “hopes to grab the top spot in laptops” overall this year.
Friends, family recall Timmins business icon Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMKeitha Robson started her job at the Timmins Chamber of Commerce after Bill Blahey retired from his. But she will always remember his visits and the cookies he brought with him.[...]
Sherwood man running for county clerk Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:53AMSteve Walden, a Sherwood business owner, has announced his candidacy for Pulaski County Clerk. Pat O’Brien, of Jacksonville, the current county clerk, is a candidate for secretary of state.
Cell phones vulnerable to viruses Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:41AMThe newest cell phones have everything. E-mail. Games. Driving directions. Photos. It's almost like carrying around a PC. The bad news is these so-called "smart phones" can be dumbed down by the same sorts of afflictions that strike computers. Viruses.
Disruptive Innovation: How To Facilitate, Identify And Enable Bottom-Up Creativity Inside The Organization Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:38AMDoes your online business use a disruptive innovation approach? In other words: have you ever considered getting a huge advantage over your competition by developing a business strategy that is a completely different way from what everyone else in your field does? Photo credit: Kheng Guan Toh Disruptive innovation is a term used in business and technology literature to describe innovations that ...
From Bachelor Pad to an Adult's Home, for $8,000 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:29AMCOLIN KELLY, a 2008 Columbia law school graduate, had furnished the living room in his apartment in the financial district much the same way he did his student housing. "I don't get anything until I need it," Mr. Kelly, 27, told this reporter on a visit to his apartment not long ago. "And when I get it, I get the cheapest thing."
Strain on HTC From Apple Suit Is Likely to Be Long-Term Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25AMTAIPEI -- Apple's patent lawsuit against HTC will not cause major problems for the Taiwan technology company in the short term, analysts said Wednesday. But it could strain its relations with partners in the crucial U.S. market and test its leadership, adding to its challenges in the increasingly competitive smartphone field.
Fixing the Wi-Fi on iPod Touch Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25AMFixing the Wi-Fi
Reception formally launches Science Center Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:22AMBy: Ana Alvarez At a grand opening for the Science Center held Wednesday night, faculty, students and administration flocked to the third floor of the Sciences Library to observe the new space’s available resources. The center has been open since Feb. 5, but Wednes...
Students Offer Backrubs To Bust Stress Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:19AM“Stressbusters” like G. Andrew Conway ’11 from the Center for Wellness will be in Lamont Cafe every Wednesday to give free massages to students in need of a relief from studying.
Saudi vice police accused of beating youth Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:44AM21-year old claims Hai'a attacked him and imprisoned his parents for four days.
HCSO deputy charged with selling criminal information Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:38AMA Harris County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Wednesday morning, accused of disclosing confidential law enforcement information in exchange for money.
Moving in Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:32AMWith fingers crossed, Slidell city officials are moving in furniture, and getting ready to open the Slidell City Council and Administrative Building for business Monday morning.
Democrat Narcisse to challenge Culver Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:23AMDES MOINES — Des Moines Democrat Jonathan Narcisse is formally announcing today he is challenging Gov. Chet Culver in the Democratic primary, arguing the governor is vulnerable as he seeks his second term.
Supervisors approve budget after making cuts Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:23AMGARNER — The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will cut $500,000 from its 2010-11 budget, with about half of the reduction coming from cuts to county economic development, supervisors and county conservation budgets.
Baptists to flood Texas with Bible CDs by Easter Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:47AMDALLAS -- The largest state Baptist group in the nation wants Christ's message of hope heard in every home in Texas -- about 9 million of them -- by Easter.That's a challenge in a state as big and diverse as Texas, where more than a third of househol ...
Ben Gardiner dies: gay rights activist, actor Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:34AMA memorial service will be held today for Ben Gardiner, a gay rights activist, actor, computer enthusiast and longtime fixture in San Francisco's Castro district. Mr. Gardiner, who died last month of heart failure at the age of 88, was a key player in gay...
Cut off funding for ethics board? House thinks it’s right thing to do Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:18AMThe latest target of budget cuts is the agency that keeps an eye on state employees’ ethics.
Library events Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:13AMThe following is a list of free programs and events being held at East Multnomah County libraries. Call each library or visit www.multcolib.org/events for more information. SUNDAY, FEB. 28 Chess at the Library – 1 to 4:45 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Have fun playing ...
DELPHI: Congressmen ask Obama to help save pensions of salaried retirees Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:12AMA group of Congressional representatives, both Republican and Democrat, are sending a letter to President Barack Obama asking for his help to encourage General Motors to save the pensions of Delphi salaried retirees.
SCHOOLS: Lockport High School seeks Distinguished Alumni nominees Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:12AMLockport High School is looking to honor a new class of graduates who have made some kind of impact after their time as Lions. For the fourth year, the High School Foundation is accepting nominations for the newest class of Distinguished Alumni.
Sale of craft products reaches RM1.3 million, says Rais Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:39AMKUALA LUMPUR : The sale of Malaysian craft products at the ongoing Craft Festival here reached RM1.3 million on February 25, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said yesterday.
Senate rift imperils jobless-aid extension Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:25AMBenefits to expire Sunday for over 82K Arizonans.
Cooper Mentions I-Team Stories At Toyota Hearing Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:13PMRep. Jim Cooper uses the Channel 4 I-Team's investigations into sudden acceleration in questioning the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Apple's new iPad... good for business? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:13PMOn January 27, 2010, the world saw yet another device introduced by Apple that may change the way we do business. Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad, which is essentially a deluxe version of the iPhone without the phone.
SFA class makes suggestions for water park Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:06PMA bit too chilly to visit a water park, but Nacogdoches Water Works planners did the next best thing.
New device looks to counter hackers to beat cybercrime, terrorism Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:05PMSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- A new appliance to be unveiled at California's premier intenational security conference next month is being marketed as the world's first comprehensive counter-hacking device that may address urgent issues arising from amateur and professional hacking of business and government computers.
Top Purchases of Jim Simons: AAPL, AMZN, F, DTV, NEM, GENZ, BAX, HON,J PM, ITT, COF, MO Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:02PMJim Simons, the renowned hedge fund manager, the math genius who explores the market inefficiencies through complex math models, reported his 4th quarter portfolio. He runs complex strategies and trades with large number of stocks. His latest filing shows an astonishing 3023 stocks, and 438 of them are new compared with the last quarter. Read more » »
Daughter-In-Law Bids Admiral Adieu Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:01PMFor the past week or so, I have been reading articles and tributes to “Long Beach’s Admiral,” and thought it was time to offer my own personal tribute.
Amidst controversy, LMSD discusses Narberth matters Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:00PMAnyone who came to Tuesday night’s meeting with Lower Merion school officials inside Narberth Borough Hall looking for an early Narberth fireworks show went away disappointed.
Ky. Legislature Considers Sentencing Options for Teens Caught "Sexting" Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:58PMThe House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved the legislation that gives judges an alternative in cases involving first-offense sexting, or sharing sexually explicit photos, videos and chat by cell phone or online.
Ohio Traffic Deaths at Record Low Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:58PMState agencies say Ohio traffic deaths fell last year to the lowest level in more than 70 years of record-keeping, continuing a trend of safer roads.
2 DPS Employees Accused Of Stealing Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe principal and bookkeeper at a Detroit Public School have been accused of misusing the schools' money and even allowing other family members to have access to the school's accounts.
State warns water permit for Bradwood Landing is unlikely Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:11PMGRANTS PASS (AP) -- Oregon environmental regulators have told the Texas developers of the Bradwood Landing liquefied natural gas terminal on the Columbia River that a crucial water quality permit will likely be denied.
Toyota: Recalls won't totally fix gas pedal issues Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:09PMWASHINGTON — The president of Toyota's U.S. operations acknowledged to skeptical lawmakers on Tuesday that the company's recalls of millions of its cars may "not totally" solve the problem of sudden and dangerous acceleration.
Times publisher being investigated Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the interim publisher and sports editor of the Katy Times after he allegedly posed as two former Katy High football players to lure girls into chatting electronically.
NJ man gets 7-year sentence for $880,000 theft Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:07PMNEW BRUNSWICK — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for stealing more than $880,000 in cash and equipment from his employer.
Paul DiMeo: The people's carpenter Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:03PMYou know Paul DiMeo as the caring carpenter and designer from television's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." But this week, he'll be an in-town expert, dispensing design and carpentry advice to those at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. We caught up with him by phone for a glimpse of the man behind the makeovers.
Former New Brunswick postal worker gets jail in theft of debit card Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:03PMNEW BRUNSWICK — A former postal worker has been sentenced to 180 days in Middlesex County jail for stealing a bank debit card from a New Brunswick woman on her route and withdrawing more than $7,500 in cash.
Carteret trucking company computer tech gets seven years for thefts Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:02PMCARTERET — A former computer technician at a Carteret trucking and warehouse company has drawn a seven-year prison sentence for stealing more than $880,000 from his employer.
Winter Olympics Science Notes: Skeleton Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:01PMShake your head as hard as you can for about one minute. That's how aerospace engineer Timothy Wei describes the sport of skeleton. And by the way, within that minute, athletes also travel head-first around sharp corners on an icy track at almost 70 mph.
DN Sports Editor Rich Greene: For Corning's sake Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:36AMI'm going to be a hypocrite. Defiantly not the first time, but today I'm going to admit to it.
Is a Guaranteed Annuity a Good Option for you? Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:30AMIf you are nearing the age of retirement, or if you have recently retired, you are faced with many decisions on how to continue to live your life without worrying about money.
Businessmen recognize middle school students Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMMichael and Joseph Van of Perfect Connection Installations Inc. recognized the profound effect that their grandmother, Theresa Vitolo, had on their lives and chose to honor her memory with a student achievement award presented to a Pottstown Middle School student.
Finding Some Chelsea Sympathisers... Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:08AMHere Comes The Blues Brothers... Ed Webley asked earlier if people would support the Blues over their competitors.
SMEs ignorant of data protection changes Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:04AMEstablished in 1957, the British Computer Society ... Teneo is an infrastructure optimization company, p ...