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Bank waives excess for clients who buy property marking kit Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:47AMCustomers won't have to pay the excess on burglary claims at BNZ if they buy a product to mark their property which aims to prevent the goods going walkabout.The SelectaDNA kits, which have been on sale at the bank since last...
Care package organization receives 50-laptop donation Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:30AMWith laptops stacked 50 high, Kerri Stinton's storage room is more like a computer warehouse. But the laptops are actually a donation made to the Afghanistan Care Package Fund.
Largest physics meeting of the year convenes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:21AM( American Institute of Physics ) The March Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) -- the largest physics meeting of the year -- will take place from March 15-19, 2010 in Portland, Ore., at the Oregon Convention Center and the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower Hotel.
Bank waives excess for clients who buy property marking kit Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:56AMCustomers won't have to pay the excess on burglary claims at BNZ if they buy a product to mark their property which aims to prevent the goods going walkabout.
Webcam spy case could see resolution Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:46AMBoth sides in the so-called webcam spy case have come to an agreement on what they hope will be a resolution.
Police reports Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMHutchinson Police DepartmentWednesday, 7:40 a.m. - Autumn R. McCammon, 16, reported someone breaking ...
Power outage illuminates a rising energy demand Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:18AMPeople closed their laptops, stopped watching television, dug out headlamps and set out onto the black streets to gather in candle-lit restaurants and bars. When the lights soared back on, cheers were audible on main street.
Teacher charged in laptop theft; asst. fire chief may be next Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:16AMThe Judson Independent School District appeared to be at a loss about a computer for some of their smartest students. Their director of desktop services could not find a Compaq laptop designated for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Spring Meadow Elementary school. The reason' the computer was declared stolen last week. According to an arrest warrant, former teacher Stephanie Plum ...
When IT Security Advice Goes Overboard Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:21PMSometimes we take computer security too far; just ask the administrators at Lower Merion School District
The retirement that wasn’t … police have the top news app … Jacko moves mags Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMDid you hear the one about how US Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is quitting the bench? Don't believe it. Plus, YouTube on the tube, Michael Jackson sells the most mags and other media news of the day.
A rare peek inside Google's HQ Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMJust what makes this mighty media organisation tick? An exclusive extract from a new book about the company offers some insights To visit Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, is to travel to another planet. The natives wander about in T-shirts and shorts, zipping past volleyball courts and organic-vegetable gardens while holding their open laptops at shoulder height, like waiters ...
The high cost of technology Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:44PMWith the NCAA men’s basketball tournament drawing near, cyberslacking will soon be at one of its highest points of the year.
W.Va. career centers to get computers, broadband access Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:47PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia is getting $1.9 million in federal economic stimulus money to replace computers and expand technology at 20 workforce training career centers. Workforce West Virginia One-Stop Career Centers, which serve job seekers,...
Out in deadline city Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:43PMSix New Zealand playwrights and scriptwriters were given an hour at each of six locations around Wellington to complete a 1200-word short story for the Once Upon A Deadline competition, part of the International Arts Festival.
Stolen credit card leads to suspects’ downfall Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:58PMTwo suspects wanted on robbery charges didn’t get very far after a Saturday night holdup. They were captured at the Wal Mart on El Dorado Boulevard a few minutes later by deputies from Harris County Precinct 8 Constable Bill Bailey’s office.
Asus K60I-RBBBR05 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:41PMThe Asus K60I-RBBBR05 is a well-built budget laptop with enough power for most mainstream users. It has a decent battery life, a huge hard drive, and roomy 16-inch display. You get a lot for your money, but buyers will have to wade through a sea of bloatware.
Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5018 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:41PMToshiba Satellite L505-ES5018 is about the cheapest dual-core laptop that you'll find, and it provides a predictably basic feature set but competitive performance, respectable battery life, and zero bloatware.
RadioShack isn't just making money - it's splurging on people, too Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:49PMRadioShack strengthened its sales staff to capitalize on growth in smart phones.
Digital books cheap option for students Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:15PMSixty five dollars. $12. $18. $37. $60. $32. These dollar amounts represent the cost of my used books this semester. Tack on an additional 50 percent or more if I bought my books new. Most students at UGA and other colleges will experience similar costs for books each semester, and they can easily spend several thousand [...]
Isn’t the iPad Just a Big iPod? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:53PMWhen Steve Jobs revealed Apple's latest product, the iPad, on Jan 27, no one was surprised.
In memoriam: Va. airmen killed nine years ago remembered Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:52PMToday marks the ninth anniversary of an airplane crash that killed 18 National Guardsmen from Virginia Beach. To commemorate their loss, PilotOnline.com is featuring profiles of the airmen who died. This story was originally published in The Virginian-Pilot on March 5, 2001. National Guardsmen remembered - They were fathers, friends, soldiers
Blotter: Cupertino Shoplifter assaults security guard Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:26PMPublic intoxication—Feb. 21, 3:15 a.m. De Anza Boulevard at Stevens Creek Boulevard. A sheriff's deputy noticed a man staggering across the street.
Mid’twn district redesigns learning at high schools Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:48PMBY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic are no longer the only three R’s used in the Middletown Township School District. Over the last two years, the district has implemented a new educational model called “High School Redesign,” a studentcentered learning environment that focuses on three new areas: rigor, relevance and relationships. read more
Powered by little rays of sunshine Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:32PMIs this home a sign of things to come?
Riding with the RCMP Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:14PM Sébastien Perth Sun Media Saturday night had all the makings of a busy night for RCMP officers working the night shift. The moon was full
School burglar avoids prison Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:36PMA Blenheim man who stole more than $21,000 of computer equipment including 12 laptops from Springlands School has been sentenced to six months' home detention.
Nigeria : Fashola's Govt, 1,000 Days After Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:29AMLagos — Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola last week assembled party leaders, civil servants and stakeholders in the state at an event commemorating the 1,000 days anniversary of his administration.
Dallas students demonstrate technology at board meeting Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:26AMDALLAS TWP. - Students became the teachers at the Dallas School Board meeting Monday night. Bill Gartrell, the district's technology director, and Sandy Pesavento, educational technologist, presented an update on the district's use of classroom technolo
Capturing the lesson: Grand Ledge students 'create their own knowledge' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:09AMGRAND LEDGE - Although a group of sixth-graders had fun pouring soapy water and tea into clear bottles to make them look like rum and coffee, the activity may have served a double purpose - they might have learned something, too.
Earth Talk: Is there potential for carbon ‘nanotubes’ in battery technology? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:01AMDear EarthTalk: What is the potential for carbon “nanotubes” in battery technology? I heard them referred to as the biggest battery breakthrough to come along in years. And what else can we expect to see in terms of new battery technology in coming years? R.M. Koncan, via e-mail The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries now so common in everything [...]
Is that thing on? Better assume it is Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:06AMChances are very good if you are reading this in a public place, you are being watched "» No, not that guy with the cup of coffee on the corner — look further up — see that camera? It used to be that the security cameras of the world were...
When the bedbugs bite: Critters find home in dorm rooms Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:05AMTo most students, college means freedom -- freedom from curfews, freedom to enjoy a pizza-only diet and freedom from keeping things tidy."It's a typical thing for them to determine what to wear by the sniff test," said Susan McKnight, a local businesswoman, entomologist and mother. "How many times have you heard the story of college students bringing home dirty laundry, and their sheets haven't ...
Committee to enact clarified integrity policy Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:33PMBy: Kristine Rosette Enerio After spending a year of research and contemplation, the Ad Hoc Academic Integrity Committee sought student feedback last night as they unveiled the details of their proposed changes to the Academic Integrity Policy. Written in 1987, the policy does not t...
Renovated Strozier opens this week Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:13AMFlorida State University students have been waiting more than two semesters to use the renovated first floor of Strozier Library.
Golden Gate Transit bus and ferry riders are being reminded to be courteous to fellow passengers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:16AMPeople, behave. That's the message being sent to Golden Gate Transit bus and ferry riders as part of a new program aimed at passenger conduct.
HP Cautious About Touch in Business Laptops Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:57AMHP launches its first business laptop with a touchscreen, but is holding back bringing touchscreens to other business laptops.
Library hopes to kindle reading flame with e-books Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:55AMLAWRENCE -- Doing a book report and don't have time to drive to the library? Itching to catch up on the "Twilight" series right this second but don't feel like jumping into a car?
Robinson eighth-graders selected to test netbooks Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:52AMAs part of a pilot program to study the effectiveness of using wireless technology in the classroom, Plano ISD issued netbooks to Robinson Middle School's 350 eighth-graders in November.
HP cautious about touch in business laptops Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:46PMHewlett-Packard on Monday launched its first mainstream business laptop with a touchscreen, but said it would be cautious in bringing touch technology to its existing business laptop lines.
HP updates ultraportable with Core i5, i7 chips Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:23PMHewlett-Packard is updating its line of business ultraportable laptops with Intel's latest chips.
Seriously studious Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:21PMTravis Jones' fourth-graders have been using an electronic whiteboard and laptop computers every day in class for just five months now, but Jones couldn't imagine teaching without them.Each week, his Burrowes Elementary School students work in groups to solve math problems and create PowerPo...
High seas drama: Maurice Tigwell recounts sinking of S.V Concordia Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:07PMALBERTON – “It’s the best possible outcome of the worst possible situation.
Toshiba mini NB205-N325BL Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:58AMToshiba's basic Netbook doesn't break any new ground, but offers better battery life and a faster CPU than many in the same price range.
'Spygate' teenager demands webcam pix from Pa. school Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe suburban Philadelphia teen who has accused his high school of spying on him at home with the camera in his school-issued laptop wants school officials to hand over copies of all photographs snapped by students' MacBooks.
Another case of MacBook-based spying on students? Maybe not Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:10AMEarlier this week, an investigation involving a Pennsylvania school where staffers may have remotely used Apple laptops to spy on their students made headlines. Now, an assistant principal at a middle school in the Bronx may have unintentionally revealed that the first incident wasn't entirely an isolated one.
Intel's first six-core processor for desktops on sale Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:08AMA European online retailer has started selling Intel's first six-core processor for desktops before the chip's official release by the hardware giant.
Healthy Vision on the Job Is Everyone's Business Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:04AMWhether using a computer or a sledge hammer to get the job done, the American Optometric Association reports that visual discomfort, eye strain and eye injuries in the workplace are not only common, but cost billions in lost productivity each year.
AllRecipes Launches New iPhone App; Planning Cooking App For iPad Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:55AMCooking and recipe community Allrecipes is launching a new iPhone app for pro users today, called Dinner Spinner Pro. The app, which costs $2.99 in the App Store, allows users to access the complete Allrecipes.com recipe library, add recipes directly to personal Recipes Boxes, create interactive shopping lists, and more. Allrecipes launched a free iPhone app last year which has seen 2.8 million ...
Blogging from the Olympics on Microsoft's dime Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:41AMForgive Amber Johnson if she knocked you over while sprinting through the Olympic Village near Vancouver, Canada, last week.
Wave to Showcase Advanced Management Capabilities for Self-Encrypting Drives in Dell, HP and Lenovo Laptops During RSA ... Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:50AMWave Executive Robert Thibadeau to Participate in Two Panels Addressing Hardware Encryption; Wave and Seagate to Host Trusted Computing Group Sandbox Session