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Tiny sat-nav punches above its weight
AS with computers, watches and music systems, sat-navs are cramming more technology into smaller packages – and this new Navigon 2110 is no exception. But despite its small dimensions, it packs in a big 4.3-inch touchscreen.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 3rd Nov 2005 19:20 UTC
"Excellent open source Outlook Express alternatives are available which provide similar and additional features. Such is the case with Mozilla's Thunderbird, which is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users.
OS News |
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Poll: McCain backers’ excitement lags Obama voters
WASHINGTON — John McCain is facing an excitement deficit. While overall interest in the presidential campaign has swelled since last fall, backers of Barack Obama are more fired up and express more loyalty to their candidate than McCain’s do, a poll by the Associated Press and Yahoo News showed Friday.
Journal Inquirer |
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MobileTechRoundup show #140, iPhone apps, Opera Mobile 9.5 beta, and netbooks
We really tried to get away from talking just about the iPhone in MobileTechRoundup show #140, but when it is the hottest news in the mobile space it is tough. We did talk about some applications, iPhone 3G battery life, and a utility we would like to see on the...
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Missouri woman pleads guilty in plot to swipe baby
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A 20-year-old Kansas City-area woman pleaded guilty Friday to snatching a pregnant teenager she met online in a foiled plot to steal her unborn child.
Southeast Missourian |
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The Open Diary: Ian Poulter admits to cross dressing
Ian Poulter didn't humiliate himself on the course yesterday - but he has in an embarrassing internet video.
Daily Mirror |
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U.S. Ponders Hacker Warning for Travelers to China
A debate is brewing in the U.S. government over whether to publicly warn businesspeople and other travelers heading to the Beijing Olympics about the dangers posed by Chinese computer hackers.
GigaLaw.com |
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Injunction over Web libel sets precedent
Case is notable partly for a sweeping injunction that prevents a B.C. resident from any further comment on the plaintiff
The Globe and Mail |
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Community News Notes
A.H. Meadows Library in Midlothian will offer free community computer classes Aug. 16 and 18 on e-mail and Google. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story.
Waxahachie Daily Light |
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Twitter is Not a Micro-Blogging Tool
Blogging for all intents and purposes has been around for about the ten year mark. During that time it has gone through many changes as more platforms and tools became available that made it easier and easier for just about anyone to become a blogger. Styles of blogs have grown as well with everything from the original personal weblog style right through to today’s political blogs, tech blogs, ...
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Libraries try to keep up with times
Local libraries have made a series of upgrades as a sector of the population now looks to them not just as a hub for books, but also Internet, DVDs, multimedia and — increasingly — an opportunity for socializing.
Newark Advocate |
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Techs sink as Google, Microsoft miss the mark, Dow up
Technology stocks fell and drove the Nasdaq down 1 per cent on disappointing earnings from Google and Microsoft.
The Economic Times |
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by (Staff) on Thu 17th Nov 2005 21:54 in reply to " RE: $100 Laptop "
I wouldn't think so, as it would depend on the microprocessor (arm, mips, m68k, or x86) or chipset used. Though x86 chips can technically reach the low power requirements, the cost of them in mass production would be debatably more then an equivalent arm/mips/m68k chip.
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Google Buys Online Ad Business in Russia
Google, whose business has been lagging on the Russian Internet, stepped up its business there with the $140 million purchase of a Cyrillic online advertising business on Friday.
New York Times |
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Building On To The iPhone
Two Connecticut software developers, Avon-based Conquest Consulting and Milford-based DataViz, hope to take advantage of the new App Store, where iPhone users can choose from hundreds of extra features.
Hartford Courant |
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Man from Nixa pleads guilty to steriod smuggling and sales
A Nixa man pleaded guilty today in federal court to his role in a $180,000 conspiracy to smuggle anabolic steroids from China and sell them over the Internet to customers in the United States, according to John F.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Forty Years Of Intel: Interactive Timeline [Intel]
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Intel, the people who likely made the CPU in your computer. To mark the occasion, the people at PC Magazine have put together a pretty comprehensive timeline...
Gizmodo |
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Yahoo Gets Shareholder Boost
The Net giant gains a big backer in the fight for control of its board: Legg Mason Capital Management, its second-largest shareholder
BusinessWeek |
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Microsoft's 4th-quarter profit jumps 42 percent
SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 42 percent, helped by strong sales of its Office and Windows software, but the company offered a soft outlook for the current quarter.
Everett Herald |
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Cooking oil recycling project begins today
Beginning today, used cooking oil will be collected for conversion into biodiesel fuel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Muskogee Recycle Drop-off Center, on the northwest corner of Main and Iola streets.
Muskogee Phoenix |
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There's no stairway to heavens? Take the elevator
Scientists, engineers and others devoted to the creation of a space elevator are meeting this weekend at Microsoft to consider advances in technology they think could make this fictional concept a reality.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
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New AMD chief sees clear path to recovery
On Thursday, the day he was named chief executive of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Dirk Meyer wore jeans and cowboy boots to the office. It's his usual work attire unless he's traveling or at a formal meeting.
Austin American-Statesman |
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Building On To The iPhone
Two Connecticut software developers, Avon-based Conquest Consulting and Milford-based DataViz, hope to take advantage of the App Store, where iPhone users can choose from hundreds of extra features.
Hartford Courant |
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A Vehicle To Make You Think
Norway's Think City Is All-Electric, Doesn't Feel Strained At 62 MPH And Scoots Away From Stop Lights Ingvil Ladehaug is battery-challenged.
Hartford Courant |
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Library’s online tutoring program expands
A popular program that began last year at Lincoln Public Library is expanding. Tutor.com provides on-demand homework help and tutoring services that connect students via the Internet with professional online tutors.
Lincoln Courier |
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