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Kishore Singh: There's a kimchi in my coffee Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:46PMCoffee,” I request, “I’d like a coffee please.” The woman behind the counter at Gimpo airport says something I don’t understand, so I repeat my order, adding, for efficacy, “Hot, with milk but without sugar.” She nods, pushes some keys, accepts my recently converted wons, and bustles about under the countertop, to hand me a plate of cling-wrapped kimchi. By now I’ve learnt that in Korea it’s ...
GPS technology tracks kids to and from school Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:42PMNew GPS system helps schools keep tabs on students from the moment they step on the bus.
AUDIO: Technology and the great outdoors Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:32PMCellphones and GPS devices are changing people's relationship with the great outdoors - a topic explored on CBC Radio's The Current.
5770 in Israel: Diplomatic crises, but economic prosperity Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:19PMFor Israel, the Jewish year 5770 was characterized by ups and downs in relations with the United States, growing international alienation and a virtual stalemate in Middle East peacemaking—until the summit meeting in Washington just before Rosh Hashanah.
GPS keeps track of school bus riders Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:02AMJosh Case climbed aboard the yellow school bus Tuesday, lifting his backpack to scan an ID card that had been assigned to him on his first day of kindergarten.
Taking the 'search' out of search and rescue Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMTheir emergencies happened hundreds, if not thousands, of miles from one another, but the captain whose vessel had become disabled near Kamalino, Hawaii, the pilot who crashed onto the Knik Glacier near Anchorage, Alaska, and the hiker who suffered a compound fracture while hiking near Merritt, Washington, all share a common experience: They were plucked to safety in the weeks leading up to the ...
L.A. transit officials release free iPhone app Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:38AMBus and subway commuters have one less thing to complain about -- as long as they have an iPhone. Addressing a fairly common complaint, Metro has launched an official iPhone application. Go Metro, available as a free download from Apple's...
Knights of Columbus golf tournament a success Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:42AMThe Knights of Columbus held their three-person golf scramble at Johnson Ranch on Aug. 28. The tournament was part of a fundraiser for the men’s catholic organization.
NZ College of Midwives Conference Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:58PM“It sometimes happens, even in the best of families, that a baby is born. This is not necessarily cause for alarm. The important thing is to keep your wits about you and borrow some money.”
Three More GLONASS Satellites Put Into Orbit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:38PMby Staff Writers Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Sep 03, 2010 Russia's Proton-M carrier rocket put three GLONASS satellites into orbit on Thursday, a spokesman for the Russian Space Forces said.
Huawei set to bring Android phone to Aus Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:23PMChinese manufacturer Huawei late yesterday said it was talking to carriers in Australia and New Zealand about local distribution of its new Ideos mobile phone, which runs the latest version of Google's Android operating system.
Huawei to release Android phone in Australia Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:06PMChinese manufacturer Huawei yesterday said it was talking to carriers in Australia and New Zealand about local distribution of its new IDEOS mobile phone, which runs the latest version of Googleâs Android operating system.
Emergency Response and Wireless Location Systems Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:30PMHuawei Debuts "IDEOS" Android Phone with $150 Price Huawei launched an entry-level, IDEOS smartphone powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and featuring a price point of between US$100 and US$200, depending on the market.
Towns Consider Alternatives To Jail Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:09PMThe Hampton County jail may become a little less crowded, and more bad guys may get sent home or face alternative punishments, thanks to a new county fee.
Mobile Billboard Trucks Elevates Their Signs Up to 17 Feet High Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:00AMBillboards2Go.com Introduces Their New Line of Mobile Billboard Trucks. Billboards2Go.com owns and operates an exclusively-built fleet of mobile billboard trucks. [PR.com]
101 things to do in Wyobraska Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:09AMNothing to do? No way! For years we’ve heard the lament that there’s nothing to do in Nebraska. At the Star-Herald, we don’t believe that.
Smart Phone Fails Some Customers In Emergencies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:01AMA glitch in Sprint's hottest smart phone has failed some customers during emergencies...
A decade of studying the Earth's magnetic shield, in 3-D Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22PMSpace scientists around the world are celebrating ten years of ground-breaking discoveries by "Cluster," a mission that is illuminating the mysteries of the magnetosphere, the northern lights and the solar wind. Cluster is a European Space Agency mission, launched in summer 2000. It consists of a unique constellation of four spacecraft flying in formation around Earth, studying the interaction ...
Bradley Moves Into Next Generation Of Flight Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:11PMAviation history landed Thursday at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.
LMSD to install GPS tracking units in its bus fleet Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:26PMLower Merion school officials are planning to install a GPS system in the school buses in order to allow supervisors to track their locations, school officials said this week.
Discovery channelled: Big ideas under threat Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:20PMCloaking devices helped Doctor Who's Tardis blend in, allowed the toothy on-screen Predator to elude Arnold Schwarze-negger, and let Klingon Birds of Prey slalom around Captain Kirk's photon torpedoes.
Retailers shift tactics to woo stressed shoppers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:38PMRetailers are turning on the charm in an effort to coax credit cards from the wallets of financially stressed customers this holiday season.
KiwiRail puts $3m into software Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:38PMKiwiRail is spending $3 million on IBM software it says will improve the speed and reliability of its rail service – including its beleaguered passenger services.
Homegrown iPhone apps Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:41PMTechies are among us in Northeast Mississippi. They are part of a high-tech group that has exploded in popularity the past few years - the iPhone application developer.
Monday Morning Mobile: GPS Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:24PMRISMEDIA, August 30, 2010—It seems like these days you cannot have a conversation about mobile technology without the acronym GPS coming into play and with good reason. Today more than ever, acronyms like GPS and LBS (location-based search/service) really…
Modern Homesteading: Families Seek Simple Lifestyles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:52AMPHILADELPHIA — On this hot summer morning in suburban Collegeville, Pa., the Fraser children bounce out of bed and race downstairs. They’re not running for the TV — they don’t have one.
What you need to know before renting an RV Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:34AMJill Schensul provides the ins and outs of renting an RV.
Mobile Promotions Define Back-to-School Season Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:53PMRISMEDIA, August 25, 2010—(MCT)—When students and their parents hit the shopping malls for their back-to-school needs this year, they should be armed with their lists—and their mobile phones. Retailers are promoting everything from jeans to pens and notebooks through…
Oceanic Research & Recovery, Inc. Seeks Qualified Candidates for Field Operations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:37PMPEORIA, IL--(Marketwire - August 24, 2010) - Oceanic Research and Recovery, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : ORRV ), a marine salvage and exploration company, today announced that it is seeking to fill two specialized positions for its upcoming field operations scheduled to begin in the 4 th quarter of 2010. ORRV currently needs to fill the positions of Operations Manager and Survey Specialist.
The growth of 'green IT' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:23PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Emerging field helps create a more sustainable future, though information technology itself is part of the problem.
Oceanic Research & Recovery, Inc. Seeks Qualified Candidates for Field Operations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:21PMPEORIA, IL--(Marketwire - 08/24/10) - Oceanic Research and Recovery, Inc. (Pinksheets: ORRV - News ), a marine salvage and exploration company, today announced that it is seeking to fill two specialized positions for its upcoming field operations scheduled to begin in the 4th quarter of 2010. ORRV currently needs to fill the positions of Operations Manager and Survey Specialist. Operations ...
In Support of Power IT Down Day, JouleX Releases Top 10 Power Management Tips for Enterprises Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:35PMTechnology Innovator Invites Companies Nationwide to Take JouleX Energy Management Challenge
Poker tournament pot is $20,000 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:49PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mardi Gras Casino will have a $20,000 poker tournament this weekend. Mardi Gras general manager, Robert Lagg, said the poker tournament is scheduled to begin at noon Sunday. A total of 160 players may compete in the tournament, which h...
Huawei to launch Android 2.2 smartphone at Berlin trade show Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:55PMIDG News Service - Huawei Technologies plans to launch the U8150, which is based on Android version 2.2, at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) consumer electronics show in Berlin, the company said via e-mail.
POLICE NEWS: BG man reports assault that left cut on hand Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:53AMA Bowling Green man reported that another man charged at him some time between 2 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Saturday, resulting in a severe cut on his left hand.
Networkfleet Offers New Bundled Pricing for GPS Fleet Tracking System Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:53PMSAN DIEGO - Effective immediately, all new Networkfleet customers have the option to pay a monthly rate that combines the cost of the GPS tracking device, installation, and monthly service into one monthly fee.
Emergency Response and Wireless Location Systems Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:45PMIn an emergency response scenario such as after a terrorist event, people are in critical need of immediate assistance.
Alanco to leave Scottsdale for New Jersey Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:39PMAlanco plans to hire new CEO and refocus on its core business.
ViewSonic Tablet Will Have Android & Windows Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:56PMViewSonic will reveal two tablets next week at IFA, one of which will have a dual-boot capability. Microsoft Windows - Android - tablet - Operating system - Multi boot
More on AT&T's Growth Catalysts - cbl Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:34PMBy eChristian InvestingIn the first part of our interview with AT&T (T) Senior Vice President Br...
Apple Patent Outlines a System To Track Users Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:59PMFuture versions of Apple's iPhone may come equipped with the smartphone version of a LoJack car-recovery system, a patent application filed by the computer giant suggests. The application details a system that can take photos of an unauthorized user, pinpoint his or her location, or even detect the user's heartbeat patterns after the phone owner reports it lost or stolen.
Andrew’s GeoLENs Proves Supple with SUPL Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:22PMHICKORY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andrew Solutions is offering a new standalone GeoLENs SUPL Platform that utilizes the user plane for launching commercial location-based services quickly.
U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin Team Complete GPS III Design Phase Ahead of Schedule Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Positioning System, known as GPS III, has successfully completed the program's Critical Design Review phase two months ahead of the baseline schedule.
Most Canadians fear for health system: report card Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:40AMMost Canadians are concerned about how the health care system will handle the wave of aging baby boomers, finds a new report card from the Canadian Medical Association.
Global Positioning System passes test Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:16AMNEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Positioning System has successfully completed the program's critical design review. Global Positioning System - United States Air Force - United States - Air force - Military
Dodge & Cox Buys Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Apple Inc., Allstate Corp. ... Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:11AMDodge & Cox, the investment firm that has devoted itself to value investing since the Great Depression, just reported its second quarter portfolio. These are the details of the buys and sells. Read more » »
Apple may stop iPhone jailbreaking with patent Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:33AMApple applied for a patent in February 2009 titled "Systems and Methods for Identifying Unauthorized users." The patent has recently been published, and identifies a number of ways to restrict the use of an iPhone should Apple detect a user has been hacking or jailbreaking the device. The patent also details uses for locking the iPhone if an unauthorized user is detected. Read the full story here.
Akorri Introduces Industry's First Cross-Domain Performance Predictor to Prevent Dynamic Data Center Outages Before ... Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:30AMLITTLETON, MA--(Marketwire - 08/23/10) - Akorri , Inc., the leader in virtual infrastructure performance and capacity management for the dynamic data center , announced today the latest version of the company's award-winning BalancePoint software that introduces automated predictive analysis to help IT organizations prevent outages and bottlenecks in increasingly complex virtualized ...
Maxatec Announces the Pidion Advance Semi-Rugged BM-170 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:24AMMaxatec, the certified supplier of epos systems extends its range of rugged hand held mobile computing devices to include the Pidion Advanced Semi-rugged BM-170. Â A fast and reliable Wi-Fi and GPRS connection, teamed with its durability and stability, makes it a worthwhile addition to any hard-working business over a range of industries. Â
Intel, McAfee Merger Plugs Network Security Hole Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:30AMThe acquisition of McAfee by Intel makes a very important statement when you view it in the context of the future of network security.