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Patent lawsuits filed against Samsung Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:56PMTwo U.S. companies, Kodak and Spansion, have separately filed patent lawsuits against the South Korean conglomerate and have asked a U.S. court to restrict American imports of some Samsung goods.
Noteworthy Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:57PM82nd Airborn Division looks for vets DAYTON, OHIO — The 82nd Airborne Division Assoc. Inc is looking for veterans that have passed through the 82nd Airborne Division in the past 66 years to record the deeds for history for the younger generation.
Alexander Downer’s Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:29PM Alexander Downer’s namedropping blog was almost as hilarious as Rudd’s Twitter feed. Shame he’s gone.
Vignette Announces 2008 Excellence Awards Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 4:04PM Vignette (NASDAQ: VIGN) today announced the recipients of the 2008 Vignette Excellence Awards. The awards recognize customers that have used ...
Movie landmark set to shut its doors after 43 years Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:52PMIt was on a dreary Friday morning that John Loeks announced the closing of Studio 28, the one-time showpiece of the local theater empire he and father Jack built.
Vignette Announces 2008 Excellence Awards Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:52PM AUSTIN, Texas----Vignette today announced the recipients of the 2008 Vignette Excellence Awards. The awards recognize customers that have used Vignette solutions to create some of the most powerful and compelling Web sites and online properties for corporate, government and customer use.
Denver Interactive Agency Ranks Among The World’s Best in Web Design for Visionstreetwear.com Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:16AM A new website for marquee skate brand Vision Streetwear was selected by Communication Arts, the world’s premier trade publication for design and visual communications, as a winner in the Interactive Annual 14, the magazine’s annual competition for excellence and innovation in web design. The Vision Streetwear site ( www.visionstreetwear.com ) was designed and developed for Collective ...
Learning spans the globe from Cherry Hill Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:13AMSome long-distance history was made in Cherry Hill Tuesday evening during National Distance Learning Week.
WSBT-TV goes digital, airs first show from new studio Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:43AMMISHAWAKA -- With a feeling of excitement and nervousness, WSBT-TV on Sunday became the first station in its market to air its newscast digitally when it broadcast live from its new, state-of-the-art newsroom.
A Computing Pioneer Has a New Idea Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:35AMSteven J. Wallach?s newest effort in computing design is intended to tackle one of the principle limitations in the world of supercomputing.
Benefits system overhaul expected to expedite results Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:29AMA long-awaited overhaul of the immigration system is now in the works, and within a few years the application process will be dramatically streamlined — forms could be approved or rejected the same day they’re filed.
Adobe and ARM Accelerate Flash and AIR for ARM Platforms Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:19PMAdobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMH)] today announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe® Flash® Player 10 and Adobe AIR™ for ARM Powered® devices, ranging ...
and ARM Accelerate Flash and AIR for ARM Platforms Business Editors/Technology Editors Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:18PM(AP:SAN FRANCISCO & CAMBRIDGE, England--) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Nov. 17, 2008-- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and ARM (LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMH) today announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 10 and Adobe AIR(TM) for ARM Powered(R) devices, ranging from mobile phones to set-top boxes, mobile Internet devices, televisions, automotive platforms, ...
Adobe and ARM Accelerate Flash and AIR for ARM Platforms Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:01PM SAN FRANCISCO & CAMBRIDGE, England----Adobe Systems Incorporated and ARM [; ] today announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe® Flash® Player 10 and Adobe AIR™ for ARM Powered® devices, ranging from mobile phones to set-top boxes, mobile Internet devices, televisions, automotive platforms, personal media players and other mobile computing devices.
Adobe and ARM Accelerate Flash and Air for ARM Platforms Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:00PM -
Adobe and ARM Accelerate Flash and Air for ARM Platforms Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:00PM At the Adobe 2008 MAX conference, Adobe® Systems Incorporated and ARM (; ) today announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe Flash® Player 10 and Adobe AIR for ARM Powered® devices, ranging from mobile phones to set-top boxes, mobile Internet devices, televisions, automotive platforms, personal media players and other mobile computing devices.
Pacrim International Capital Inc. Announces Retirement of Loans Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:01AM PACRIM INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL INC. today announced completion of its previously announced intended retirement of various loans that had been made by Pacrim to a number of companies in which Guy Lam, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pacrim, has an interest.
Design school students dream up furniture of the future in Billes Products contest Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:49AMVote for your favorite futuristic furniture design
Students tell a history of Glenwood Elementary in the digital age Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:08AMCHARLESTON, W.Va. - Myracle Martin practiced her tone and pace of speech when she prepared to tell the story of Glenwood Elementary and its history on the West Side of Charleston.Martin and classmates Nykiera Dixon, Lexi Walls and Calesha Williamson speak ...
LaserPacific Announces New Digital Mastering Focus and Team Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:05PMDMN Newswire--2008-11-14--LaserPacific Media Corporation has announced the formation of a new team and business unit to focus on digital motion picture mastering and "re-mastering."
Atrinsic Names Jerome A. Chazen as Chairman, Adds Mark Dyne and Jeffrey Schwartz to Board of Directors Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 9:00AM NEW YORK----New Motion, Inc. doing business as Atrinsic , announced today, that Jerome A. Chazen has been named the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 11.
Journey Museum reaches for the stars Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:51AMThe Journey Museum is seeking nearly $1 million in funding from NASA to build a domed, state-of-the-art digital planetarium designed to inspire awe and curiosity about the cosmos through an immersive virtual environment.
Morgenthaler Closes Ninth Fund at $400 Million Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:21AM Morgenthaler Ventures , a leading venture capital firm celebrating 40 years of venture investing, announced today that it has exceeded its fundraising goal and closed its ninth fund at slightly more than $400 million.
3M Announces MPro110 Now on Sale Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:00AM LONDON, Ontario----Today’s busy lifestyles demand devices that keep pace. Technology is continually changing – striving to make communication easier for today’s mobile professional.
Image Metrics Creates Video Game and Film Divisions to Focus on Unique Facial Animation Needs of Each Industry Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:30AM LOS ANGELES----Image Metrics, the leading provider of facial animation solutions for the entertainment industry, is aligning its operations into Video Game and Film and TV divisions to address the growing demand for its services in the two industries.
Cablevision’s ‘Newsday’ To Rebrand Section Optimum Autos Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:22PMCablevision is combining its Optimum Autos interactive TV channel with the automotive sections of its owned newspaper, Newsday, to create local car-shopping environment for regional buyers and sellers across multiple platforms, including interactive TV, print and on the Web via OptimumAutos.com and Newsday.com, beginning Jan. 1.
Has US politics changed forever? Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 12:07PMHas the Democratic victory has changed the model of US presidential politics in the longer term.
FierceMarkets Announces Corporate Leadership Transition Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:35AM WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2008 -- FierceMarkets , a leading online B2B media company, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Sean Griffey will assume the role of President effective January 1, 2009.
Subscriber-retention costs cut Dish earnings Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:22AMDish Network Corp., the nation’s second-largest satellite TV provider, today reported a 54 percent drop in third-quarter net income.
Quentin Dempster hits the Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:15AM Quentin Dempster hits the nail on the head when he writes “platform innovation and content quality are both crucial” to the success of the ABC. There is little point in having great content if it is not widely available. The ABC is for everyone, not just an educated elite. Equally there is little point if having a plethora of outlets but nothing of substance to say. The argument as to whether ...
CTAM Live: Sling Fires Up Internet TV Play Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:22PMSling Media, which built its business bringing TV content to the Web, now has ambitions of becoming the go-to place to find professionally produced video content online.
Big Dig Wireless Phone Coverage On-Air Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:15PMAT&T (NYSE:T), Sprint (NYSE:S), T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) today announced the availability
Media All-Stars 2008 Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 11:11PMThese are undeniably challenging times for media. Budgets and staffs are being cut, uncertainty lingers in the background of many decisions and executives keep trying to identify the bottom of the downturn. Such fear often leads to sticking with the tried and true. And for some, that works.
Political shift: Diverse voting coalition favors consensus, government action Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 9:04PMThis election, social scientists and political observers say, points to the arrival of a coalition of voters who value action over partisanship, favor consensus over ideology and believe government can be a partner, not the enemy.
Spout Off Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 8:39AMCan someone tell me the difference between a PDA, Smartphone, Blackberry? Choosing a cell phone now-a-days is a big task, it seems they are no longer for dialing and talking, now I need them for internet and pictures. Any insight or opinions would be appreciated.
Project preserving Shoals history Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 3:37AMFor local history buffs, or anyone in the world interested in Shoals history, the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library has launched an online archive that will chronicle the lives of area residents.The archive was the brainchild of the late Terrye Terry, who was an assistant library director and started working on the concept in 2006.
Nokia amps up music offering with new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 3:12AMNokia turned up the volume on its music offering in the Middle East and North Africa and announced that the new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, a mobile device for music that brings innovative new features to the mass market, will be widely available in the region beginning of 2009.
Kenya: U.S. Poll Confirms World Truly a Global Village Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 12:55AMAt the height of the US presidential election campaigns, a neighbour in Nairobi made a routine call to his relatives in the village.
EBay cars under $10,000 that beat the pants off a Nissan Versa Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 7:21PMSo before you submit to lowered automotive expectations of a stripped Nissan Versa, consider these choices, all on EBay for $10,000 or less.
FCC Probing Cable On Channel Moves Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 1:22PMWashington—The Federal Communications Commission is investigating whether cable companies are violating any rules by moving a handful of channels from analog to digital tiers.
Imagi Studios & D3Publisher Ink Exclusive Worldwide Videogame Publishing Agreement for Astro Boy Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:05AMLOS ANGELES, Nov 05, 2008 -- D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, together with its parent D3, Inc., today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with IMAGI Studios for videogames based on the new animated adventure film, Astro Boy . The games are scheduled to be released for console and handheld systems in Q4 2009 to coincide the worldwide ...
"More Bailouts Needed!" Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 8:54AMThe morning after the election I went to my favorite coffee shop in town. The sign and windows were covered up. They had just officially closed that morning due to bankruptcy. A chain of over three stores and some of their site locations were virtual money machines because they were so busy.
Demystifying mammograms Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 3:50AMIn a time when one in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States, mammograms are particularly relevant. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society.
Upcoming events - Nov. 6 Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 1:09AM Special events
Theater listings, dance listings, galleries Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 12:07AMPROFESSIONAL THEATER
Barack Obama expected to be first US "Tech President" Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:25PMSAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Silicon Valley on Wednesday was looking forward to Barack Obama becoming a "tech president" that will champion Internet freedom and innovation.
Another day — hardly ordinary — on NYSE floor Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:18PMNEW YORK (AP) — By the time Jeffrey Frankel got to bed it was past midnight, but sleep did not come easy.
CyberPatrol LLC Enters into Distribution Agreement with D&H Distributing Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 10:24AMCyberPatrol LLC, a leading provider of parental controls and web filtering technologies today announced their agreement with D&H Distributing to further distribute both CyberPatrol Parental Controls software, business filtering products, as well as an OEM white box version of the software to their established channel. This agreement opens new channels for the distribution of CyberPatrol and ...
CyberPatrol LLC Enters into Distribution Agreement with D&H Distributing Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 10:06AM ENOLA, Pa.----CyberPatrol LLC, a leading provider of parental controls and web filtering technologies today announced their agreement with D&H Distributing to further distribute both CyberPatrol Parental Controls software, business filtering products, as well as an OEM white box version of the software to their established channel.
Atomic Public Relations Wins BeenVerified PR Review Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 9:05AMLOS ANGELES, BUSINESS WIRE -- Atomic Public Relations (www.atomicpr.com) today announced it has been selected as PR agency of record for BeenVerified, a first-of-its-kind online background checking service for businesses and individuals.