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Couple Facing More than 150 Child Porn Charges Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:43PMA registered sex offender and his wife from Portales are facing more than 150 counts of pornography.
PC market growth expected to slow to a crawl in 2009 Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:39PMIDC updated its PC market forecast and there were few surprises and if you have been following the industry and the general economic drama of recent weeks you already know the bottom line. The full impact of the credit crunch, downsizings and trimmed corporate and consumer spending will show its ugly face next year. But there is good news in the numbers released as well. You just need to look a ...
Mind your pees and queues in Thailand Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:29PMHaving spent days helping report on the woes of foreign tourists trying to leave Thailand in the wake of the airport blockades by anti-government protesters, it was my turn to experience the hassles first hand.
Deals abound, but which offer lasting delight? Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:28PMThe array of great deals on homes, cars and other big-ticket items these days is tempting. But before you get out your checkbook, consider whether snagging that awesome price will really make you any happier.
DHS needs fresh ideas on cybersecurity, experts say Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:28PMA successful public-private partnership to combat cyberthreats will require more trust and forward-looking ideas, policy experts say referring to Homeland Security.
All systems back up at Miami Police Headquarters after outage Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 4:27PMCOCONUT GROVE, Fla. -- Everything is back to normal at the City of Miami Police Headquarters and City Hall after a power outage knocked out phone lines, computers and 911.
Adobe Provides Preliminary Q4 Fiscal 2008 Results Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:18PMAdobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today provided preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter ended Nov. 28, 2008.
Niles Library Approves Technology Upgrades Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:16PMNiles Library Board of Trustees last month approved $146,658 in technology upgrades for library staff members.
Water line breaks east of Sterling Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:16PMA problem was detected last week with the two major water mains that feed into Sterling when the computers indicated water was being lost, according to Bill Wright, the city’s water and wastewater superintendent.
BCS standings all shaken up Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:14PMNEW YORK (AP)—A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off. Oklahoma—not Texas—is headed to the Big 12 championship game with an inside track to the national title game by finishing ahead of the Longhorns in the BCS standings.
Aimed primarily at e-mail and Internet users, nettops and netbooks provide a low-cost option for education, photo and ... Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:14PMIt all started with the advent and success of smaller laptops or netbooks, as they are called, in June 2008. Now, Indian and multinational PC makers like Asus, HCL Infosystems and Wipro are ready to give a push to the retail sales of even smaller desktops or Nettops, based on Intel Atom processors.
Getting bang for your bucks Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:13PMWith the economy hitting the skids, consumers are hard-pressed to spend much during the holiday season and they want to get a great deal.
Unit 5 to get $331,000 from state as fast-growing school district Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:11PMNORMAL -- Unit 5 will receive more than $331,000 to help one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state. The money is part of $7.5 million that will be distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education among 36 of the state’s districts.
A Shopper’s Advice Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:10PMMerry Christmas. According to my digital stopwatch, it takes between one and one and two-tenths seconds to wish one such a happy holiday. But (no) thanks to modern technology in the retail workplace, we just might hear fewer such greetings.
Beware of phishing attacks this holiday season Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:10PMThe holiday season is a time when spam mails not only flood inboxes with special offers and discounts, but also make merry by phishing for confidential information. With commercial online activity seeing an upturn, the threat of phishing rises concomitantly.
Islip Town, MacArthur Airport computers hit by virus Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:01PMA virus attack crippled computer systems in Islip Town offices and Long Island MacArthur Airport for more than a week but did not compromise operations or security at the airport, officials said Monday.
Small SoHo library big on service Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:57PMThe South Houston Branch Harris County Public Library sits right in the middle of neighborhoods built in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s.
Mayor extends career center hours Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:51PMStarting Tuesday, the city is extending the operating hours of its free job assistance centers, Mayor Bloomberg announced Monday.
Auburn police reports Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:47PMAuburn Police Division reports
Fall snow causes power failure, slick roads Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:38PMNo, it’s not winter yet.
Has technology evolved our language beyond recognition? Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:35PMYou pick up your Blackberry in the morning because your notebook has a virus. You connect to your cloud storage and retrieve a few documents to store on your drive, and grab yourself a cup of Java. I get emails every day, mostly ordinary commentary from like-minded...
Flash Memory Sales Fall 41 Percent in October Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:26PMGlobal semiconductor sales fell 2.4 percent in October, an industry group said Monday, as the economic slowdown shook the chip sector.
Amazon.com Acquires AbeBooks Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:00PM SEATTLE & VICTORIA, British Columbia----Amazon.com, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of AbeBooks. AbeBooks is an online marketplace for books, with over 110 million primarily used, rare and out-of-print books listed for sale by thousands of independent booksellers from around the world.
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Deadly Stabbing Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:56PMThere was a not guilty plea Monday from the man charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death, stabbing another man and then stabbing himself. Andrew Pajek faces second-degree murder, attempted murder and assault charges.
Blackstone buys 55% in CMS Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:55PMCarves out two divisions to form new firm worth Rs 550 cr. The Blackstone Group has taken a majority stake in Mumbai-based CMS Computers and formed a company by carving out its IT infrastructure management and outsourced business services division.
Dow, KPC lower value of planned JV Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:50PMNEW YORK/KUWAIT: The value of K-Dow Petrochemicals, the planned joint-venture between Dow Chemical and Kuwait Petroleum Corp, has been cut by more than 8% to about $17.4bn in light of a sharp slowdown in global demand.
2000 Mazda Protege ES from North America - Comments Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:50PMI have a 2000 Protege with only 60,500 miles. I had a tune up early this year and I thought I heard some clicking sound in 1st gear as I accelerated. When I told the mechanics to check it during the tune up they heard nothing.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-01 20:24 PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - Dec 2 Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:48PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com)
Blog: Shopping tales from Black Friday adventures Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:48PM10:20 a.m. It looks like any of the Black Friday shoppers that are still out there are hitting the larger shopping areas. As of 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., a drive through three of Mason, Maineville and Lebanon showed that the streets were just about empty and a number of the stores were still closed - either due to later opening schedule or an extended holiday observance. Traditionally, these ...
In with OU, but out with Big 12 tiebreaker Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:04PMSTILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma needed its fair share of good luck to take command of a football game with Oklahoma State on Saturday night. The Sooners might need even more luck to win a beauty contest with Texas this afternoon.
US listed Indian stocks lose $3 bn in a month Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:00PMAs bourses worldwide traded in volatile zone, the collective value of Indian stocks trading on the American markets tumbled by nearly $3 billion in the month of November, with IT major Infosys Technologies alone witnessing an erosion of $1.73 billion.
NEW: OU will play for Big 12 title Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:59PMOklahoma leaped to No. 2 in the latest BCS standings released at 3:35 p.m. Sunday and will represent the Big 12 South in next Saturday’s Big 12 championship game in Kansas City, Mo.
Senior Center seeks financial assistance Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:55PMPrograms offered at the Maury County Senior Center could be cut if more assistance isn’t obtained from the community, the center’s executive director said.
Jobless rate expected to rise as economy weakens Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:54PMThere is no quick test to determine when a sick economy crosses the line from slump to deep recession to even depression, but Canadians will know if it happens.
Fuel-cell powered devices getting closer Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:53PMSIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Laptop, cell phone and iPod owners tired of having their devices run out of charge after a few hours have been patiently waiting for the next portable power source to arrive.
Oklahoma Beats Texas, Off the Field Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:53PMOklahoma came out on top of Texas and Texas Tech, so the Sooners will play Missouri for a chance to clinch the Big 12 title and a spot in the national championship game.
Aid groups in Darfur harassed, say UN officials Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:52PMKHARTOUM: Humanitarian aid groups are facing growing harassment in South Darfur where government officials have forced staff to hand over confidential e-mails and files, UN officials said yesterday.
COAG agrees to funding deal Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:31PMPackage to create 133,000 jobs to stimulate the economy and drive national reform agenda.
Class Calendar: Ki Gong, Pottery, Computers and more Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:23PMFitness Forever Classes for Seniors: 10 to 11 a.m., Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance, 10710 Donner Pass Road. Inspiring men and women to fitness for more than 12 years.
Private Schools Say They?re Thriving in Downturn Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:53PMIn letters and meetings, elite schools in New York say applications and donations remain strong.
Consumers cram Phoenix stores on Black Friday Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:53PM(AP:PHOENIX) Undeterred by news of an ailing economy, families crammed into Phoenix stores before dawn Friday hoping to snatch a few early bargains as the holiday shopping season kicks into gear.
Consumers still awaiting payoff for fuel cell promise Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:52PMn Development of portable power source may be just two years away
Fujitsu Siemens plans 700 German job cuts Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:48PMFujitsu Siemens Computers said Friday it wants to cut around 700 jobs in Germany as the economic downturn deepens.
The 12 Days Of Christmas Tech Gifts That Offer The Best Deals Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:34PMThe 12 Days Of Christmas Tech Gifts That Offer The Best Deals
Police reports from local municipalities Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:00AMMIAMI GARDENS A vandal damaged 200 feet of fencing and a water valve at the Abundant Life Church, 5601 NW 159th St., between 6 and 10 a.m. Nov. 18. Damage was estimated at $3,300.
Most U.S. Stocks Gain, Extending S&P 500’s Best Week Since ’74 Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:51AMNov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Most U.S. stocks gained, extending the biggest weekly advance for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in 34 years, on speculation that government bailouts will shore up the economy.
Gear Guide, part three: Gear for the mobile Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:49AMGetting up and going can be complex in the digital age. But don’t fret-in the third part of our Winter Gear Guide, we’ve got you covered with mobile gear that will keep you connected, organized, and powered up.
Retailers welcome lines of shoppers searching for deals, thrills Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:46AMBy ANDREA AHLES and SANDRA BAKER , Several North Texas retailers were relieved to see hundreds of shoppers lined up early this morning to get deals on cheap computers, televisions and toys. Deal seekers started lining up outside the Best Buy near Ridgmar Mall in west Fort Worth about 9 a.m. Thursday. But by the time the store opened at 5 a.m. Friday, the line grew to about 400, store manager ...
Retailers welcome lines of shoppers searching for deals, thrills Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:46AMSeveral North Texas retailers were relieved to see hundreds of shoppers lined up early this morning to get deals on cheap computers, televisions and toys.
Apple gears up for sales Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:00PM Apple Inc, facing a tight U.S. consumer spending environment, is gearing up for a one-day sale on Friday and at least one analyst expects the company to offer discounts of up to 15 percent.