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  • US STOCKS-Futures flat ahead of payrolls Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:50AMUS STOCKS-Futures flat ahead of payrolls
  • Madison âBack-to-Schoolâ facts at a glance Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:50AMMADISON – All five of the grades K-12 Madison District’s schools – the grades 9-12 Madison High School at 170 Ridgedale Ave., the grades 6-8 Madison Junior School at 160 Main St., and the grades K-5 Central Avenue School at 50 Central Ave., the Kings Road School at 215 Kings Road and the Torey J. Sabatini School at 359 Woodland Road - will welcome students to a new school year Tuesday, Sept. 7.
  • Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:49AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talks with the smart phone maker.
  • Microsoft Announces Upcoming Events with the Financial Community Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:49AMEvents with Microsoft leadership slated for September. REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 31 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. Interested parties can view a webcast of these events on Microsoft's Investor Relations Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/investor. Citi Global Technology Conference Tuesday ...
  • Democratic candidate to Madison residents: âLetâs talkâ Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:48AMMADISON - Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, Robert McDowell, Democratic candidate for the Borough Council, will be sitting outside or inside Drip at 34 Main St. from 2 to 3 p.m. each Thursday, and at Atlanta Bread at 6 Main St. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday, to listen to Madison residents’ ideas and concerns about local government.
  • Dubai police chief calls BlackBerry a spy tool Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:48AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry...
  • Panasonic aiming for half of Europe's 3D TV market Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:47AMBERLIN (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is aiming to grab a 50 percent share of the European 3D television market this year as demand outstrips expectations and the technology wins converts worldwide, its head of Europe said on Thursday.
  • Navigating Europe in the Digital Age Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:47AMSeveral years ago, I was invited to Amazon.com headquarters. After signing a legal promise of secrecy, I was taken into a special room. Someone came in carrying a package containing Amazon's secret weapon...the Kindle.It was turned on. And from the second I... Amazon.com - Business - Peru - South America - Loreto
  • This Labor Day, Get a L.I.F.E.! Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:47AMDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Everest College, getting a L.I.F.E. centers on education to create better work/life balance.
  • Rating Action on CINF Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:47AMYesterday, the rating agency Fitch Ratings affirmed the issuer default rating as well as senior debt rating of A- and BBB+ on Cincinnati Financial Corporation. Along with this, the rating agency also affirmed the issuer financial strength rating of A+ on three of its subsidiaries -- the Cincinnati Insurance Co., the Cincinnati Casualty Co., the Cincinnati Indemnity Co., and the Cincinnati Life ...
  • Upset brewing in MontCo council race, insiders say Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37PMA disinterested voter base, coupled with a shortage of top-of-the-ticket races in Maryland’s Sept. 14 primary, is likely to produce new faces on the Montgomery County Council, according to political observers and even some incumbents looking to keep their seats.
  • EU presses China to step up fight against fakes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:35PMSHANGHAI, Friday 3 September 2010 (AFP) - The European Union said it would press China on Friday to back up its words with action and do more to stem the flow of Chinese-made counterfeit goods into Europe and around the world.
  • Forgery suspects arrested at motel Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMFour forgery suspects arrested at Novato motel During probation searches conducted on Friday, Aug. 27, Novato police arrested four suspects on various charges after finding computers, printers and other equipment used to forge credit cards, checks, and currency and drivers licenses in the suspects’ rooms at the Days Inn motel at 8141 Redwood Blvd. Police also found what they believe was ...
  • Study on safety of SmartMeters due out Thursday Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMA highly anticipated study addressing concerns about the controversial new wireless utility meters called SmartMeters that PG&E is rolling out to its customers throughout the state is scheduled for release on Thursday.
  • Brentwood police technology designed to protect officers, public Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMTasers embedded with camcorders, clip-on video cameras are among the gadgets used by officers
  • Tanaka Precious Metals Succeeds in Development of High-sensitivity In-vitro Diagnostic Kit; Expected to Contribute to ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:34PMTokyo, Sept 3, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Tanaka Holdings Co., Ltd. (Holding company of Tanaka Precious Metals, Head office: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hideya Okamoto) today announced that Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hideya Okamoto), which operates the Tanaka Precious Metals's manufacturing business, succeeded in the ...
  • 3Ality Digital, Chyron Power Verizon's NFL 3D Telecast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:33PM3Ality Digital Systems and graphics vendor Chyron are both supplying key production technology for the 3D broadcast of tonight's New York Giants vs. New England Patriots game, which Verizon FiOS is touting as the first televised NFL game in stereoscopic 3D.
  • Chris Martin rings Wedding Bells Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:33PMColdplay frontman Chris Martin made a surprise appearance at an Apple convention yesterday (01.09.10), where he debuted new song ‘Wedding Bells’.
  • The Richter goes high-tech Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:31PMWhen St. Bonaventure community members walk into the Richter Center this semester, they'll find updated cardio equipment and exercise classes waiting for them. Thirty-five brand new cardio machines, including treadmills, elliptical machines and exercise bikes, have replaced the Richter Center's older equipment.
  • Firm Open Called For Thai Shares Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:30PMThe Thai stock market collected just over a point on Thursday - but that was enough to stretch its winning streak to six sessions now, gathering more than 40 points or 3.8 percent in the process. The Stock Exchange of Thailand finished just above the 920-point plateau, and now investors are expecting additional upside at the opening of trade on Friday.
  • Galway ask for neutral venue Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMGalway officials have called for the All-Ireland U21 Hurling Championship final to be moved to a neutral venue. Related Stories Cork and Down to avoid colour clash Ashe calls for video technology O'Connor retains Kerry top job All Ireland Football Championship: Stars of the county Down keep shining
  • Sports Gamblers Getting BlackBerry App in Nevada Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMGetting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones.
  • Sports gamblers getting BlackBerry app in Nevada Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMFirst-ever legal wagering application for smart phones -- if you're in Nevada
  • Hawk-Eye firm lined up for sale Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMThe British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.
  • China requires ID to buy mobile phone numbers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:50AMChina began requiring identification on Wednesday from anyone purchasing a new mobile phone number in what it says is a bid to stamp out rampant junk messages but that some say gives the government a new tool for monitoring its citizens.
  • SAIC Awarded $16 Million Contract By U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:50AMScience Applications International  Corporation announced today it was awarded a new contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help demonstrate real-world applications and support development of the DOT's IntelliDrive Program, the department's planned new communications infrastructure .The contract has a two year base period of performance, three one-year options and a total value ...
  • 10 Things You Need To Know This Morning Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:48AMGood morning! Here we go: Apple is holding a special event today, which appears to be focused on music and media. We'll have live coverage . Apple is expected to introduce a revamped Apple TV , new iPods, and some updates to iTunes.
  • Security system identifies faces in real-time Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:48AMAn infrared security camera developed by UK firm OmniPerception performs facial recognition in real time.
  • Sychron launches OnDemand Desktop 4.2 beta Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:47AMSychron OnDemand Desktop 4.2 enters a hotly contested market. Can they take on the folks already there?
  • 2011 Jaguar XK Convertible Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:49PMAdvanced technology on wheels
  • HP to Announce 3D Laptop, Fastest Netbook Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:48PMHP launched its fastest netbook and first 3D laptop on Wednesday. Netbook - Hewlett-Packard - Hardware - Notebooks and Laptops - Intel Atom
  • Beaumont Christmas gift: a new high school theater? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:48PMBeaumont High School may celebrate a pleasant Christmas present this year: a finally completed, state-of-the-art theater arts complex marveled at by Hollywood actors and worked on by technicians from Las Vegas.
  • Apple in tech world spotlight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:47PMSAN FRANCISCO - Gadget lovers were dreaming of iPods, iPads and bargain-rate Internet television Wednesday as Apple prepared to unveil its latest creations at a music-themed special event here.
  • Smith to students: Government is involved with everything from streets to jobs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:46PMGovernment can involve everything from whether to close a street to encouraging more young people to go into science and technology fields.
  • County officials fill seats that draw few candidates Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:46PMShar Porier/Wick Communications The Cochise County Board of Supervisors canceled a number of elections last week, some due to a lack of interest in filling vacant seats on a variety of boards.
  • Apple to unveil latest gadget overnight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:46PMGadget lovers were dreaming of iPods, iPads and bargain-rate Internet television as Apple prepared to unveil its latest creations at a music-themed special event here.
  • IPads coming to Lockport schools Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:45PMLockport City Schools will have roughly 20 to 25 iPads available in the library of each school building.
  • More pay child support in Pinal Co. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe economy may still be somewhat sluggish, but that did not stop the county from collecting a record $21.6 million in child support payments for fiscal year 2010, according to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office.
  • Fall movie preview: Hollywood to offer adult-oriented fare Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:32PMTime to grow up. Every year, the movie business hands itself over to the kids for the summer, and the multiplex resonates with cartoon heroes, funny bodily noises and things that go boom.
  • HP agrees on $55 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:32PMSILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA : Hewlett-Packard (HP) on Monday agreed to pay $55 million to settle claims it paid kickbacks for U.S. government contracts, BBC reported.
  • Technology notebook: Google unveils its Internet phone service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:32PMGoogle Inc. is adding a free e-mail feature that may persuade more people to cut the cords on their landline phones. The service unveiled Wednesday enables U.S. users of Google's Gmail service to make calls from microphone-equipped computers to telephones virtually anywhere in the world.
  • Med school works for diversity Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:31PMBy Christie Craig The College of Medicine began its quest to improve state healthcare by tackling diversity on Monday. Several students’ visions came to life as the college concluded the final day of its first-ever program specifically designed to engage minority students. Second year medical student Ima Ebong first encountered a similar program as an [...]
  • Entrepreneur from The Foundry hopes to change the meaning of fast food Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:31PMSUGAR HOUSE — As clouds rolled in from the south and rain made a pass through Friday evening's Farmers Market, start-up...
  • Tech Ticker Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:31PMChips$25 billion soldGlobal chip sales reached $25.2 billion last month, up 37 percent from July 2009, but a gain of just 1.
  • Cañada College to lead statewide engineering initiative Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30PMCañada has earned a grant worth $150,000 from the National Science Foundation, independent federal agency, to help other community colleges across California strengthen or build their own engineering programs, the school said.
  • NHN Will Drop Yahoo's Ad Service to Use Korean Company's Own Technology Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:29PMNHN Corp. , owner of South Korea’s largest Internet search engine, will discontinue using Yahoo! Inc.’s online search-advertising service and replace it with its own technology.
  • U.S. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announces unmanned predator drone flights above U.S.-Mexico border Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:29PMWASHINGTON, D.C. : The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced on Monday that unmanned predator drone flights will begin along the U.S.-Mexico southwest border to provide security and aerial surveillance to personnel on the ground.
  • Suspect in Alaska police killings surrenders Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:08PMA man accused of killing two police officers in a small Alaska village has surrendered to authorities.
  • Yokohama Tire Corporation's NFL Home Team Pride Jersey Promotion Kicks Off September 1 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:08PMFULLERTON, Aug. 30, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation is kicking off its 2010 NFL sponsorship program with the “Home Team Pride” jersey promotion, which runs from September 1 through October 16. The Home Team Pride promotion involves a jersey giveaway where dealers in the specific markets offer free, official replica team jerseys to every customer who buys any four Yokohama tires.
  • Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon’s wireless operations for $1.4B in cash Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:07PMIntel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion (U.S.) in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to spread its wings beyond the struggling personal computer market.