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California 'drought water bank' in the works
Hedging against the risk of a third dry year in 2009, state officials on Thursday unveiled a "drought water bank" to help thirsty cities and farms cope. Crows perch atop a tree stump normally submerged in Folsom Lake in July. Lake levels have dropped dramatically, and long-range forecasts based on computer modeling hold no hint of a break from the drought. In response, California is ...
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Obama, McCain have contrasting styles in Web advertising
It's been hard to avoid Barack Obama's distinctive red, white and blue "O" logo on display ads as you tool around online, particularly on news sites. In contrast, the star logo of his Republican presidential rival John McCain's campaign hasn't shined as brightly across the Web.
Los Angeles Times |
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Top Engineering School 2008 No.7: Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering & Computer Science
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University promotes diversity through a strong advocacy program, a mentor/protégé program, multicultural faculty and staff members, student professional societies (such as SHPE), targeted scholarships, research opportunities (such as Latin American Grid), co-ops, and bilingual tutors.
HispanicBusiness.com |
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Apple Hints at Changes for iPods
Apple is expected to unveil new iPod music players -- and possibly price cuts -- at a media event next Tuesday but may not offer a long- awaited update to its MacBook laptops until a later date.
HispanicBusiness.com |
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Top Engineering School 2008 No.10: University of Central Florida College of Engineering and Computer Science
The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Office of Diversity actively recruits and retains minority students by providing services from academic assistance to career planning, scholarships to peer mentoring.
HispanicBusiness.com |
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Dell plans to sell computer factories: report
Dell Inc is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability, the Wall Street Journal said.
Reuters via Yahoo! News |
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Electronics
Office Depot of Delray Beach launched a program that lets customers trade in old electronics, such as computers and LCD TVs, for an Office Depot gift card. The initiative, called the Office Depot Tech Trade-In, determines the value of the trade-in when customers enter data about the recycled item online. Office Depot has a partner, N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc., which will help ...
Sun-Sentinel |
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Airtel, HP collaborate to promote Broadband and PC penetration
Bangalore, Sep 5 : Bharti Airtel, the largest integrated telecom services provider today announced collaboration with Hewlett-Packard Development Company (HP), in a combined effort to promote Broadband and PC penetration in the country.
New Kerala |
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County Council says it was denied access to budget
EVERETT -- The elected leaders who hold veto power over Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon were barred access for months to the computer program that holds the county's proposed budget information.
Everett Herald |
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California 'drought water bank' in the works
Hedging against the risk of a third dry year in 2009, state officials on Thursday unveiled a "drought water bank" to help thirsty cities and farms cope. Crows perch atop a tree stump normally submerged in Folsom Lake in July. Lake levels have dropped dramatically, and long-range forecasts based on computer modeling hold no hint of a break from the drought. In response, California is ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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Online tools let parents peer into their kids' school day
What's he eating for lunch? Is she showing up for class? What subjects are they weak in? Software is helping unravel the mystery. It's tough sending little Bobby or Suzy back to school. Parents may worry what kinds of teachers their children will encounter, whether they'll be as smart as their classmates and whether bullies will steal their lunch money. ¶ But technology is helping eliminate ...
Los Angeles Times |
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Obama, McCain have contrasting styles in Web advertising
It's been hard to avoid Barack Obama's distinctive red, white and blue "O" logo on display ads as you tool around online, particularly on news sites. In contrast, the star logo of his Republican presidential rival John McCain's campaign hasn't shined as brightly across the Web.
Los Angeles Times |
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Sony recalls 438,000 laptops on burn concern
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp has launched a voluntary recall of 438,000 Vaio portable computers, citing a potential hazard that could cause the machines to overheat or possibly burn a user.
Reuters |
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Google Maps Now Has Georgia
Two weeks ago, The Tech reported that in Google Maps, the country of Georgia was a blank slate. As of Wednesday, Sept. 3, Google has added cities for the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
The Tech |
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Sinking Yahoo: Shares drop to nearly 5-year low
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Yahoo Inc.'s stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover bid.
Sioux City Journal |
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Site Lines: On the run? Follow NFL via laptop
They call me a tyrant. They think I'm a taskmaster. They've been cursing me left and right. All because I've told my crack research staff it has to work every Sunday for the next four months from, say, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What? That's when the NFL games are on? Darn.
The Sacramento Bee |
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The Herald-Zeitung Mobile Edition
The Herald-Zeitung provides a text-only version of its daily web edition for readers using cellular telephones or handheld computers. Registered users of AvantGo can create their own custom channel to download regular updates.
The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung |
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Zuma turns Facebookers into political pundits
The debate surrounding ANC President Jacob Zuma has made its way into popular culture.
Independent Online |
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California 'drought water bank' in the works
Hedging against the risk of a third dry year in 2009, state officials on Thursday unveiled a "drought water bank" to help thirsty cities and farms cope. Crows perch atop a tree stump normally submerged in Folsom Lake in July. Lake levels have dropped dramatically, and long-range forecasts based on computer modeling hold no hint of a break from the drought. In response, California is ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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S.J. schools make strides
STOCKTON - The first thing Mingo Greco did upon awakening Thursday morning was rush to her computer and log onto the California Department of Education Web site.
The Record |
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Next-gen netbook Intel Atom due Q3 2009
Roadmap reveals dual-core CPU-GPU debut Intel's next-gen Atom processor for Small, Cheap Computers - the successor to today's 'Diamondville' - will debut a year from now, according to the chip giant's latest roadmap.…
The Register |
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Sony shares hit 3-yr low after Vaio laptop recall
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Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News |
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Mixpo Announces Online Video Advertising Pacts with Leading Local Media Publishers and Unveils Preliminary Video ...
SEATTLE----Mixpo, an online video advertising company dedicated to serving the local small and medium-size business market, today announced that it has signed agreements with five locally focused media publishers, including: pioneering local online news sites Crosscut, Sun Valley Online and Pegasus News; ITZ Publishing, an online publishing consultant for newspapers across the US, and ...
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Board approves conservation plan
With students back in school, lowering of thermostats and constant use of computers and other activities will increase energy consumption and bills for school districts.
East Montgomery County Observer |
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Some IP Attorneys Look to Make Their Mark as Patent-Holders
Having seen the fortunes earned by small patent-holding companies, some lawyers are playing the patent litigation game as principals, not just advisers. At least 10 law firm lawyers have filed suits to protect their own "inventions" in recent years.
Law.com via Yahoo! Finance |
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