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Stores hit with piracy claim
Microsoft Corp. is suing two local computer chains, saying they illegally copied its software onto computer systems without purchasing the programs. The civil lawsuit against Seaside Computers, Computer Inferno and Robert Hussey, who owns both computer chains, is part of a nationwide crackdown by Microsoft on companies it says repeatedly pirated its software. The lawsuit was filed Monday. Hussey ...
The Myrtle Beach Sun News |
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No Name Change For Diddy
Despite stories on the internet to the contrary, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has not changed his performing name back to Puff Daddy, with the the rapper urging gossip bloggers to use their sites to encourage people to vote rather than spread rumors.
Undercover |
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U.S. hopes to rein in smugglers who steal, sell troops' supplies
KABUL, Afghanistan - The red shipping container was filled with supplies for U.S. soldiers just arriving in Afghanistan: camouflage netting, a new radio kit, bayonets, computer...
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Teen Music |
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Internet companies to block child porn sites: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon , Sprint and Time Warner Cable have agreed to block Internet bulletin boards and Web sites nationwide that disseminate child pornography, The New York Times reported on Monday.
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Flowers, Jones offer web details on Bill Clinton
Gennifer Flowers and Paula Jones are offering Internet viewers the lurid details of encounters they claim they had with former U.S. President Clinton - for $1.99 a pop.
Times & Transcript |
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SOCCER > EURO 2008: ‘Live’ action’s better with Telestrator
Working alongside a software developer, Jarzebiak, a Canadian with Polish roots, produced the Telestrator — a device where additional graphics can be added on still and running images during real-time broadcasting.
The Malay Mail |
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Features and Case Studies
When choosing to upgrade to Windows Vista, IT managers must decide whether the additional features will create any real value. Getting the most out of a videoconference requires some preparation and planning.
ZDNet Australia |
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Tamp down toddler's tantrums early
An Atlanta pediatrician sent me an article from the February issue of Pediatric News describing research on tantrums in children ages 3-6. Intrigued, I spent time on the Internet reading other accounts of the study. I even left several messages for the primary author, but haven't heard back from him at this writing. After studying 279 children, the researchers concluded that tantrums in ...
The Charlotte Observer |
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Candidates shell out big bucks for TV ads
Q: How much money have the presidential candidates transferred to NBC or MSNBC and the rest of the media? — T.H., Fayetteville A: They’ve spent millions producing ads and buying ad time and space in the media, if that’s what you mean.
The Fayetteville Observer |
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Brevard property appraiser's Web site offers bird's-eye views
Property Appraiser Jim Ford said the images protect residents' privacy by limiting the need for intrusive on-site inspections.
Vero Press Journal |
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Vodafone to launch new iPhone 3G in NZ on July 11
Vodafone is launching Apple's new 3G iPhone in New Zealand and three other markets on July 11, more than a year after the iPhone became available in the United States.
NZPA via Yahoo!7 Finance |
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Technology offers businesses green solutions
If going green is the goal, try looking at how your organization does business. A gold mine of green potential may be right under your nose. For example, consider the paper trail that riddles annual employee reviews. That’s what the University of Kansas Hospital is doing as it explores new software options.
The Kansas City Star |
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Fighting AIDS: Rethinking the battle plan
BEFORE THE discovery of the HIV virus 25 years ago, the disease later labeled AIDS was called Gay Related Immuno Deficiency. We now know that AIDS is spread by more than gay sex -- but not much more.
New Hampshire Union Leader |
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Talk: The Obamas go fist-bump in the night
In a presidential campaign, every little thing gets magnified, whether it be a gesture, an outfit or an offhand remark. But nothing in the Democratic race sent the campaign’s blogosphere and assorted other print and television newshounds into delirium quite like what Barack Obama did before he delivered his triumphant speech in St. Paul, Minn., in early June. He exchanged a fist bump with his ...
The State |
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CAM Commerce Solutions, Inc. to Be Acquired by an Affiliate of Great Hill Partners in a Transaction Valued at ...
CAM Commerce Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of highly integrated retailing and payment processing solutions for small to medium size traditional and eCommerce businesses, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Great Hill Partners, a leading private equity investment firm, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of ...
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Fred Hiatt: Bush lied? Democrats' report shows otherwise
SEARCH THE Internet for "Bush Lied" products, and you will find sites that offer more than a thousand designs. The basic "Bush Lied, People Died" bumper sticker is only the beginning.
New Hampshire Union Leader |
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Crossing guard sign put to test
For three months, Warren County Technical School seniors Alan LePera and John Palaima have researched and designed a prototype flashing crossing guard stop sign.
The Express-Times |
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Another Line
Steven P. Jobs, Apple's chief executive, announced a new version of the company's popular iPhone yesterday with a raft of new programs, more powerful wireless Internet connections and a sharply reduced price.
Winston-Salem Journal |
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Fairgrounds to host Employment Expo
Midlands residents seeking jobs will have a chance to find some Wednesday at the State Fairgrounds. More than 44 companies and agencies have registered for the Employment Expo, seeking workers in fields from accounting to forklift operating. Exhibitors include Computer Sciences Corp., Michelin, Prysmian Cables & Systems and Trane. The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cantey Building. The State ...
The State |
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Apple's new iPhone 3G to launch in Japan on July 11
Apple's new iPhone, featuring faster Internet connections and satellite navigation capabilities, will be available in Japan on July 11, when the third-generation device goes on sale globally.
AP via Yahoo! Singapore News |
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3-D Disney online map aids tour planning
Tourists overwhelmed by the mind-boggling size of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will now be able to plan their tour with the help of a 3-D Google Earth map created by The Walt Disney Co. The map of the four theme parks and 22 hotels at Disney World shows souvenir shacks, merry-go-round horses and even benches for resting. Google Earth, an interactive 3-D mapping program, allows users to ...
The State |
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New, cheaper iPhone will cost more to use
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple unveiled an upgraded iPhone on Monday with a faster Internet connection and satellite navigation capabilities — priced $200 lower than current models, but with more expensive service. Analysts have said Apple needed to slash the multimedia gadget’s price and upgrade it to work over so-called 3G, or third-generation, wireless networks to hit the company’s target of selling ...
The State |
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Outages hit Amazon.com site again
Amazon.com’s Web site suffered sporadic outages Monday, just days after unspecified system issues knocked the online retailer offline for more than two hours. Keynote Systems, a California-based company that monitors Web site performance, said the latest troubles started shortly after 1 p.m. and lasted at least an hour. Keynote’s automated probes were able to reach the main Amazon.com site as ...
The State |
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Apple unveils new iPhone with faster web
Apple has unveiled a new version of its popular iPhone, built for high-speed wireless networks with faster internet access and more features for business users.
The West Australian |
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