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OnLive taking videogames into the Internet "cloud" Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:12PMSAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - California startup OnLive plans a June 17 launch for a service that streams videogames over the Internet, meaning players can avoid buying expensive consoles or packaged software.
Wearing your Stickybit on your sleeve, or elsewhere Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:08AMOne of the start-ups hoping to make a splash at this year's South by Southwest Interactive Festival is Stickybits, a set of bar code stickers that you can "tag" with anything.
Chambers: How I'll make Cisco into IT's biggest player Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:41PMBy almost any measure, Cisco Systems is the biggest fish in the networking pond.
Sony Will Be in 3D at NAB Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:23PMLAS VEGAS: At NAB, Sony will demo its new 3D-capable HD video production truck, a joint project with All Mobile Video. Sony will also highlight its full line of HD broadcast and production technologies including its cameras, camcorders and switchers.
Memories, and Debris, at Old Yankee Stadium Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:52AMSo much has been destroyed that it’s hard to feel even a tingle of fuzzy nostalgia for the house that Ruth built and the city is razing.
Hanley Wood Agrees to Acquire Home Plans LLC Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:30AMHomePlans.com to join Hanley Wood’s leading network of home plan Web sites, including ePlans.com, DreamHomeSource.com, SelectFloorPlans.ca and BuilderHousePlans.com.
Lots of Memories, and Debris, at Old Yankee Stadium Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:11PMSo much has been destroyed that it’s hard to feel even a tingle of fuzzy nostalgia for the house that Ruth built and the city is razing.
Mindless Missiles: The Pentagon's Drone Budget is on Autopilot Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:11PMToday's Pentagon is led by its most widely respected secretary of defense in decades, one more in control and feared by the generals than any since the much-hated Robert McNamara.
Unisfair Launches Version 9 of Its Virtual Engagement Platform; Enables Customers to Produce Virtual Events in One Hour Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMMENLO PARK, Calif.----Unisfair, the leading provider of virtual events announces the immediate availability of Version 9, the next generation of its Virtual Engagement Platform. Until now, building virtual events required considerable time, expertise, and support.
Gulf Craft announces new 125 foot superyacht at 18th Dubai International Boat Show Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05AMDubai, 08 March 2010: Gulf Craft, the region's largest and internationally renowned boat manufacturer has revealed its plans for the forthcoming 2010 Dubai International Boat Show. With a total of fourteen craft on display Gulf Craft will once again be the largest exhibitor at the event and will unveil for the first time, details of its latest superyacht to be manufactured at its shipyard in Umm ...
Recap: The freaks come out for DJ Skribble's new residency Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:48PMSword swallowing, glass eating, and banging club tunes.
Recap: The freaks come out for DJ Skribble's new residency Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe freaks come out at night. Saturday night to be exact for DJ Skribble's new residency.
City of strangers needs to warm up Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:35AMNo matter how many people come from how many cultures where people live in teeming, seething public, Toronto maintains its icy chill, even in the hottest months
A break, with tradition Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:19PMShaney Hudson returns to a string of beaches full of memories: Terrigal, Avoca, Copacabana and MacMasters.
Windows Phone 7: New, Useful and Very Likable Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:04PMA brief hands-on encounter makes me more hopeful that Microsoft is bringing real, useful innovation to the me-too mobile market.
South Pars in progress Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:59AM. . .24-phase South Pars gas field development in the Persian Gulf. Here, with the help of local contractor IOEC, we put together a photo-review of recent offshore installation work . . .
Dubai: Inside the world's tallest building Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:02AMMore than a dozen of us filed into the dark elevator, ready to bewhisked up 1,483 feet to the observation deck of the newly mintedtallest building in the world. The smooth 60-second ride delivered us to the Burj Khalifa's 124th floor. This trip up the tower was the hottest ticket in town — until the very next day. On Feb. 6, one of the Burj's elevators broke down, sparking the sudden closure of ...
People and Places in the news / March 2010 OE Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:22PMDr Bob Allwood, newly appointed chief executive of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT), received the Lifetime Achievement award; Walter Van Der Vijver has been appointed president and CEO of Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC; Smith International has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based managed pressure drilling specialist @Balance from Shell Technology Ventures . . .
Navy to build NBC simulator training facility soon Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:52AMThe Navy is setting up a Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) defence training facility to develop the skills of its personnel in fighting such deadly attacks during conventional war or by terror groups.
Luxury Yacht ES-117 takes Elie Saab's Creative Genius to the High Seas Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:30AMAbu Dhabi, February 27, 2010 - Elie Saab in collaboration with Weyves Couture and Oceanco unveiled the first of three megayachts to be designed by the Lebanese designer - the ES117 - at a high-profile launch event at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010.
In winter, snowshoes offer transportation alternative Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:11AMFREDERIC, Mich. - Archaeologists believe that about 6,000 yearsago in central Asia, some bright fellow figured out that he couldlash thin slabs of wood to his feet and walk through deepsnow.
Leading cruise liner Costa Luminosa partners with Seef Properties Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:00AMManama, Bahrain, February 25, 2010: Close on the heels of the tie-up with global cruise giant Royal Caribbean Arabia for its cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas, Seef Properties Seef Properties today announced another major partnership deal with leading Italian cruise liner Costa Luminosa, offering travellers aboard the ship a complete Bahraini experience that includes a trip to Seef Mall and ...
KBR Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:21AMHOUSTON----KBR : Revenue for the full year of 2009 increased 5% over the previous year Solid backlog at the end of December 31, 2009 of $14.1 billion, up 5% over the sequential quarter Continued strong balance sheet with $941 million cash and equivalents
If the shoe fits, hit the snow Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:34PMFREDERIC, Mich. -- Archaeologists believe that about 6,000 years ago in central Asia, some bright fellow figured out that he could lash thin slabs of wood to his feet and walk through deep snow. read more
If the shoe fits, hit the snow Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:22AMFREDERIC, Mich. — Archaeologists believe that about 6,000 years ago in central Asia, some bright fellow figured out that he could lash thin slabs of wood to his feet and walk through deep snow.
Apple Valley's transit station has had glitches Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:08PMLess than two months after opening, the new transit station in Apple Valley has been fuller than expected -- and had kinks to work out.
IOEC completes busy six-month campaign Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:14PMHeavily involved in the South Pars gas field development is the Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Company (IOEC), established in 1993 as Iran’s first offshore general contractor . . .
Avidyne Extends Helicopter Market Reach of EX600 With Addition of RDR-1400 Radar and HTAWS Interfaces Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:02PMLincoln, MA.- February 19, 2010--– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced that new helicopter-specific interfaces uniquely position their EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD) as the MFD solution of choice for helicopter operators.
Preserving Middle Bay Light: Inspection finds the lighthouse structure is about 90 percent original (with video) Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:02AMMOBILE, Ala. -- Just where the Mobile ship channel doglegs to the west sits Middle Bay Lighthouse, just as it has since 1883 - despite demolition orders from the U.S. Coast Guard, a handful of hurricanes, a plan to move it ashore and decades of neglect.
Eric Sharp | video: If the shoe fits, hit the snow Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:33AMArchaeologists believe that about 6,000 years ago in central Asia, some bright fellow figured out that he could lash thin slabs of wood to his feet and walk through deep snow.
What You Get for ... $350,000 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:28AMALAMEDA, CALIF.
What You Get for ... $350,000 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:17PMA houseboat in Oakland's Inner Harbor, a condo in Cambridge, Mass., and a home in Little Rock, Ark.
Heating up the weekend Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:55PMFEDDE LE GRAND - The man behind highly-acclaimed smash hits, Put Your Hands Up For Detroit and Let Me Think About It , gets set to electrify the dance floors of Ministry of Sound–EUPHORIA for the first time ever in Malaysia.
Manzanita Announces Major Upgrade to its Transport Stream Multiplexer Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:00AMExtends Support for EIA-708 Closed Captions, Video-on-Demand & MPEG Testing Applications
Reportlinker Adds Emerging Carbon Fiber Applications 2009-2014: Trends, Economic Feasibility and Profit Opportunity ... Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:31PMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
HMS Illustrious arrives at Rosyth for refit by Babcock International Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 9:57AMHMS Illustrious arrived at Rosyth today in preparation for a 13 month docking period to start next month, in a £40 million contract awarded under the Surface Ship Support Alliance (the alliance...
DGAP-News: Tangibal Group Plc.: Royal Caribbean Cruises chooses Tangibal Interactive floors to launch its Global ... Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 8:11AMDissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
A complete council Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 11:03PMFor the first time since November, the Webster City City Council is once again at full strength. The two newest council members, Doug Getter and Geary Meyer, were sworn into office Monday night at the regular City Council meeting. Getter and Meyer were elected in a special election held Jan. 19 to fill two seats on the council. The seats had been vacant since Nov.
Local races take shape Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 5:06AMStrong backgrounds and long-term experience in military and/or law enforcement are prevalent for almost all candidates in two of the top county races in the 2010 election.
Souped-up superyachts explore world's most exotic corners Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:08AMThey may not be big on looks but explorer yachts can realize even the most intrepid traveler's desire for far-flung and exotic corners of the globe.
Grant could cover most of Brookline footbridge renovation Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:54AMTown officials are seeking a federal grant that could cover 90 percent of the cost of rebuilding the Carlton Street Footbridge, a project approved by Town Meeting last fall after nearly a decade of debate.
Cruising Sails Full-Tilt into 2010 Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:30AMThe resilience of the cruise industry is what kept it afloat during the past twelve months, and it now looks set to propel cruising to new heights in 2010, according to Cruise CriticÂ® , the popular cruise reviews and news site.
James, Wade delight with big plays Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:29PMAll you could say was, "Wow." And everyone in the place was saying it most of the night, as if by reflex, like when the doctor taps your knee.
James, Wade trade big plays as crowd delights in what future might hold Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:24PMAll you could say was, "Wow." And everyone in the place was saying it most of the night, as if by reflex, like when the doctor taps your knee.
Obama unloads on high court over campaign finance Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 1:32AMWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Saturday unloaded on a divided Supreme Court for allowing more corporate influence over elections. The White House and Democratic lawmakers scrambled to figure out how to blunt the impact of the ruling.
Full Nelson: ViVu Ships Skype Plug-In Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:22AMDespite the allure of this tweener videoconferencing product, our testing reveals several shortcomings.
Heartland Poker Tour’s Las Vegas Event Winner Kimbo Ung Intrigued About Real Deal Poker’s Fair Gaming Practice Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:50PMPoker player and Las Vegas resident Kimbo Ung wins the $125,901 at the national touring series’ 2010 opening event at Red Rock Casino & Hotel. In an effort to find fair gaming practice within poker online, Ung and fellow main event player Colby McCormack discuss the newest and only fair gaming offered through Real Deal Poker. [PR.com]
Royalton Revue: City has an offer to help with home improvement Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 10:05AMWhile many focus their list of New Year resolutions on self-improvement, in 2010, the City of North Royal ton is looking to help resi dents that have home im provement on their list.
Magazine: European Launch for New MF 25HP Compact Tractor at BTME 2010 Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 5:09AMReplacing the 22hp MF 1523H in Massey Ferguson’s 1500 Series compact tractor range, the new MF 1525H features a number of important enhancements over its predecessor. These include upgrades to the engine, hydrostatic transmission, hydraulics and driver platform, all of which will help make the MF 1525H a serious contender in the sub-30hp tractor class.
U.S. Commander Says Military ‘Working Feverishly’ to Help Haiti Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 7:57AMWASHINGTON | With Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ committing all available military resources to the Haiti relief effort, U.S. Southern Command is “working feverishly and aggressively ” to get...