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U.S. Stock-Index Futures Decline; IBM and Intel Shares Retreat
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures dropped as concern that reports will provide further evidence the economy is sinking into a recession overshadowed speculation that the government won't let Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fail.
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What Does a DIYer Really Want? Tools that Do More
(ARA) - From smart phones that also function as computers to green practices that reduce waste and generate energy at the same time, multi-tasking is in vogue.
Carteret County News-Times |
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WiMAX gaining momentum in SE Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: After some delay in the licensing process, which ended last year with four 2.3GHz wireless broadband spectrum licenses awarded, WiMAX is about to launch in Malaysia.
CIOL |
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Comparing Apples And Pears: Scientists See Health Determining Air Paths In Fruit
Pears and apples contain air pathways to "breathe". The pathways are microscopically small structures for oxygen supply and are key elements in determining the fruit's health. Researchers from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) have visualized them for the first time, therefore proving their hypothesized existence.
Medical News Today |
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Ford researchers unveil smart intersection
Ford Motor has announced that its researchers have unveiled one of the first privately funded smart intersections in North America, a key step toward leveraging GPS technology and wireless infrastructure-to-vehicle communications to reduce traffic accidents and ease congestion.
Automotive Business Review |
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World lines up for iPhones
TOKYO – Gadget lovers worldwide were camped out Thursday ahead of today’s global rollout of the new model of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, which is also the first iPhone to go on sale in many countries.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Computer glitch leaves iPhone customers stranded
Scores of customers who queued to buy Apple's new iPhone when it went on sale this morning were left disappointed after a computer glitch prevented them from registering.
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Pledge to Make Time for Outdoor Play
(ARA) - Tag, jump-rope and swinging on the jungle gym used to be the staples of kids' afternoons and weekends. While the benefits of free play are well-documented, luring kids away from online gaming, instant messaging and TV is easier said than done.
Carteret County News-Times |
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Readings and Signings
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Portsmouth Herald |
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Cheering crowds greet global rollout of iPhone
Tokyo — The global rollout of Apple Inc.'s revamped iPhone kicked off Friday in Asia with countdown celebrations and quick sellouts as crowds of gadget fans streamed into stores after long waits.
The Globe and Mail |
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High Cost of Driving Ignites Online Classes Boom
As fuel prices rise, thousands of students nationwide have suddenly decided to take college classes over the Internet.
The Gainesville Sun |
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Press' television listings go live online
To access full-service, searchable TV listings pages, visit the Web site and click on TV listings under the Entertainment options on the left. Listings are keyed to the zip code of the computer accessing the Oakland Press Web site.
The Oakland Press |
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Schmidt: Independent Yahoo better for competition
Google Inc. backs Yahoo in its effort to stave off an unsolicited takeover by Microsoft Corp. because an independent Yahoo will increase competition in the Internet search and advertising markets, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said here Thursday.
Boston Globe |
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Troops' data was on stolen laptop
A laptop computer that was reported stolen from an Army employee's truck last week contained the personal information of about 800-900 Fort Lewis soldiers, military and police officials said.
The Olympian |
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With cybersurvey: Wanted on the Web
If your name is Scott Joseph Cafek or Tracy Ann Clark or any of the others posted on Oakland County's Web site, you might want to pay attention. Two county-operated district courts are posting the pictures and names of people who have bench warrants for failing to appear in court.
The Oakland Press |
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Nebraska fan in hot water after bogus Internet post
James W. Conradt, a Nebraska football fan living in Austin, Texas, says he didn’t mean to hurt Oklahoma quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Landry Jones with his Internet hoax.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Apr 2006 18:54 UTC
"The delay of Windows Vista means that computers sold this holiday season will predominantly be running Windows XP. Microsoft hopes that Vista won't be far from the minds of new computer buyers, however, as they are pushing a new 'stickering' campaign aimed at informing customers that most of these machines are capable of handling Vista.
New Mobile Computing |
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IBM wins South America outsourcing deals
It has signed a five-year IT services contract in Venezuela with Banco Fondo Comun to provide data center outsourcing, technical support and database management operations, planning services, and computer hardware relocation.
Computer Business Review |
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Readings and Signings
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Exeter News-Letter |
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Watch out for West Nile Virus
Colorado Mosquito Control technician Cindy Corson checks a light trap for mosquitoes off of County Road 214 in Peach Valley as part of West Nile virus monitoring.
Rifle Citizen Telegram |
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Fans pick Longoria, Hart to fill out All-Star rosters
NEW YORK – Tampa Bay rookie third baseman Evan Longoria and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart were elected All-Stars by fans in Internet balloting that ended Thursday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette |
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Software problems mar UK iPhone 3G launch
Doh! Activation only works with IE, not Safari. Software compatibility problems marred the launch of the iPhone 3G at Apple's flagship store in London, where customers had difficulty activating their new phones.
TechWorld |
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Volkswagen Orients its IT Worldwide to Company's Growth Strategy
WOLFSBURG – July 11, 2008: The Volkswagen Group is orienting its information technology (IT) worldwide to the needs of the company’s growth strategy. Some 70 IT managers from all Group sites met in Dresden to discuss this issue.
The Auto Channel |
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Fury as iPhone customers forced to wait hours for mobile after computer meltdown
Computer problems at Apple's flagship store in London have prevented any customers from buying an iPhone this morning, as fans queued outside stores across the UK.
Daily Mail |
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Fury as iPhone customers forced to wait hours for mobiles after computer meltdown
The launch of Apple's long-awaited iPhone 3G descended into farce today when computer problems left customers unable to take them home.
Daily Mail |
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