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Jan. 18th, 2007

02:51 am - Widow accused of poisoning Marine describes her devastation over his death 


Widow accused of poisoning Marine describes her devastation over his death 
CourtTV via Yahoo! News - Jan 17 2:21 PM
SAN DIEGO (Court TV) - A woman accused of feeding arsenic to her 23-year-old Marine husband took the stand Wednesday at her first-degree murder trial and broke down in tears as she recounted the night her husband collapsed dead on their bedroom floor.Save

Web Host EarthLink Delivers Wi-Fi to New Orleans 
TopHosts.com - Dec 28 7:33 AM
December 28, 2006 Doing its part to help rebuild the Crescent City, EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) officially launches the City of New Orleans municipal wireless network today - the companys third market build out this year.Save

Internet TV: A Million Channels, Zero Cable Networks 
TechNewsWorld.com - Jan 05 6:12 AM
Within five years, cable and satellite television providers will be facing a formidable competitor in their market: the Internet. By 2011, TV programming delivered over consumer broadband connections will be a "viable alternative to cable," according to a report released Wednesday by Forrester Research.Save

County maps key info 
News Leader - Jan 17 1:59 AM
On any given day, a new batch of 12-inch by 15-inch black-and-white photographs lie scattered on Brad Staton's desk. Correction: they're not exactly new, nor are they exactly black and white.Save

Jan. 17th, 2007

10:50 pm - Tech Data Financing Gives Small VARs A Boost


Tech Data Financing Gives Small VARs A Boost
CRN - As 2007 gets under way, Tech Data's financing initiatives with IBM and Sony are helping the distributor's small partners take on big deals. Columbus, Ohio, solution provider XTEK had a potential desktop computer sale to a local law firm but couldn't

The Best & Worst of 2006
BusinessWeek - Search 25,000 New Openings each month. GMAC Bank Student Loans   Up to 40,000 a Year – defer payment until after graduation Durable Notebook Computer Sale   Free Carrying Case & 2 Year Warranty Upgrade with Durabook Purchase. Durabook notebook

Wasn't Dell supposed to dominate the LAN market by now?
Computerworld Australia - The company has used Dell servers and workstations for many years, and the switches were first purchased as an add-on to a larger computer sale, Bury says. He found gear that cost less and was easier to use than the Cisco switches already installed.

10:38 am - Candidates enter race for NG village board 


Candidates enter race for NG village board 
Monroe Times - Jan 08 2:32 PM
The Times Plus is the online service of The Monroe. It features local news, classified ads, and other information about Monroe, Wisconsin, and Green County, Wisconsin.Save

Computer sales now music to Apple ears 
Northern Territory News - Jan 03 4:12 PM
NOT content with remaking the music industry, with its recent success Apple Computers has also spurred technology companies to reconsider how to satisfy consumers - a topic that will grow in importance in 2007 as these firms move further into the living-room.Save

06:33 am - Industry places hopes in Vista


Industry places hopes in Vista
Inside Bay Area - PC makers are hoping Vista spurs more computer sales, to be sure, though that is a dicey prospect. Businesses need many months to test their programs on the new software, which will restrain Vista from making a splash right away. Plus, they could be

Global On-Line Computers opens second location in San Antonio area
San Antonio Business Journal - In addition to computer sales, the new location will provide technical support, networking, Web services and Internet access to businesses. The sales and service center is staffed with local technicians to assist homeowners and business customers. It

Jan. 16th, 2007

02:24 pm - The Best & Worst of 2006


The Best & Worst of 2006
BusinessWeek - Search 25,000 New Openings each month. GMAC Bank Student Loans   Up to 40,000 a Year – defer payment until after graduation Durable Notebook Computer Sale   Free Carrying Case & 2 Year Warranty Upgrade with Durabook Purchase. Durabook notebook

Tech Data Financing Gives Small VARs A Boost
CRN - As 2007 gets under way, Tech Data's financing initiatives with IBM and Sony are helping the distributor's small partners take on big deals. Columbus, Ohio, solution provider XTEK had a potential desktop computer sale to a local law firm but couldn't

Wasn't Dell supposed to dominate the LAN market by now?
Computerworld Australia - The company has used Dell servers and workstations for many years, and the switches were first purchased as an add-on to a larger computer sale, Bury says. He found gear that cost less and was easier to use than the Cisco switches already installed.

06:15 am - Crowded sky clouds future of U.S. air traffic


Crowded sky clouds future of U.S. air traffic
Herald Tribune - Eventually, planes will carry computers that automatically alter converging flight paths, keeping the system safe while saving money. The proposed solution is called the Next Generation Air Traffic System. The agency will soon publish a timetable for

Digital home seen boosting PCs; price an obstacle
Reuters - LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - High-definition TVs, supercharged gaming computers and sophisticated audio equipment on display at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas are likely to drive new computer hardware demand, but high prices may deter

Wake up your computer
Herald Tribune - With great computing power comes great responsibility. Unsecured computers hurt their owners by exposing them to identity theft and stolen passwords. But they can also be conscripted as foot soldiers in a destructive online army: At best, it

New Autodesk Maya 8.5 3D Software Supports Intel-based Macintosh
MSN MoneyCentral - FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. ADSK today launched Autodesk Maya 8.5 (announced separately), the latest version of its Maya 3D modeling, rendering and animation software. Now shipping, Maya 8.5 is available for Intel-based Macintosh computers. The

02:12 am - Selling Computers and Accessories on eBay


Selling Computers and Accessories on eBay
MSNBC - Computers and computer accessories are some of the best-selling and most reliably profitable items on eBay. Thousands of people visit eBay every day to browse and shop for new PCs, printers, networking components, cables, monitors and many other

Data-sharing plan 'isn't Big Brother'
Silicon.com - There isn't going to be a computer whirring away in the background spying on everyone." But not everyone is convinced. Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell said: "Blair's Britain now has the most intrusive government in our history," while Phil

Jan. 15th, 2007

09:51 am - After Years of Temporary Homes, One to Call Her Own


After Years of Temporary Homes, One to Call Her Own
New York Times - Ugas, a caseworker in the post legal adoption program at New Alternatives for Children, wrote a letter to The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund explaining her need for a computer. New Alternatives for Children is a member of the Federation of

05:48 am - Edutech implements solution in Oman schools 


Edutech implements solution in Oman schools 
CPILive.net - Dec 18 11:27 PM
Edutech Middle East has announced that an additional 90 schools in the Sultanate of Oman will be equipped with EDUTECHs learning solutions by the end of this year, taking the tally of schools using these solutions to over 590.Save

DHS: TSA Secure Flight program has privacy missteps 
Government Computer News - Dec 26 12:33 PM
A new report from the Homeland Security Departments privacy office has concluded that the Transportation Security Administration committed significant privacy missteps in its crafting of its Secure Flight prescreening program for airline passengers.Save

01:48 am - Fund managers see better prospects for tech stocks


Fund managers see better prospects for tech stocks
Marketwatch - Another driving force for tech in 2007 figures to be consumers in emerging markets. Harriss notes that in 2006, about 45% of all personal computer sales came from emerging markets. And 61% of all handset revenue was projected as coming from

Computer sales now music to Apple ears
The Australian - Seven years ago, almost every tech firm selling to customers was frantically reshaping its distribution to emulate Dell, which pioneered disintermediation of the retail channel by taking orders direct from its customers - first by phone, and later

Global On-Line Computers opens second location in San Antonio area
San Antonio Business Journal - In addition to computer sales, the new location will provide technical support, networking, Web services and Internet access to businesses. The sales and service center is staffed with local technicians to assist homeowners and business customers. It

Jan. 14th, 2007

09:45 pm - Identity thieves prey on colleges 


Identity thieves prey on colleges 
The Davis Enterprise - Jan 02 12:56 PM
Published Dec 18, 2006 - 19:03:10 CST. Universities have become attractive targets for hackers who are taking advantage of the openness of the schools networks, their decentralized security and the personal information they keep on millions of young adults.Save

Debate in Dallas | Will Keyshawn replace T.O.? 
The Charlotte Observer - Jan 08 11:37 AM
Each Monday, the Star-Telegram's Ray Buck and NBC 5's Newy Scruggs go at it in a point-counterpoint on the sporting issues of the day.Save

01:39 pm - Computers Take on Blue-Collar Tasks: Partnership Aims to Use Powerful Machines to Do Work That Curre


Computers Take on Blue-Collar Tasks: Partnership Aims to Use Powerful Machines to Do Work That Currently Takes a Lot of ... 
RedNova - Jan 12 2:11 PM
By Monique Curet, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Jan. 12--If the leader of the Ohio Supercomputer Center has his way, bluecollar work in the state will be transformed by machines, but not the kind traditionally used in those industries.Save

EAGLES' FOOTBALL TAKES FLIGHT 
Montgomery Advertiser - Jan 14 2:21 AM
For the time being, Faulkner University's football program is headquartered in a trailer located at the back of its East Montgomery campus. The trailer is packed with DVD players and computers. Head coach Jim Nichols' office is a cluttered room in the back, nothing fancy to say the least.Save

Dell sued over notebook computers 
WHOI Peoria - Jan 12 12:16 PM
(AP) -- NEW YORK - Some Canadians who bought Dell laptop computers don't like the products and are suing the company. According to the lawsuit, five laptop models sold by Dell's Canadian subsidiary are defective.Save

09:38 am - Social lives thrive online 


Social lives thrive online 
Pasadena Star-News - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
Sarah Prosenko signed up reluctantly to MySpace.com last year. The 17-year-old Glendora High School student prefers calling her friends to typing a message on the computer.Save

05:36 am - Tech Data Financing Gives Small VARs A Boost 


Tech Data Financing Gives Small VARs A Boost 
ChannelWeb - Jan 05 11:59 AM
As 2007 gets under way, Tech Data's financing initiatives with IBM and Sony are helping the distributor's small partners take on big deals.Save

In brief - West Lake County 
The Times of Northwest Indiana - Jan 11 11:05 PM
Ladies' Aid Society at Faith United Church of Christ hosts a bunco party Jan. 14 at 3030 175th St. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and bunco will be played from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost of $6 includes buffet lunch. Prizes will be given.Save

Best Bets 
The Times of Northwest Indiana - Jan 09 11:31 PM
Crown Point Community School Corporation holds a "cash only" used computer sale from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 13 at Solon Robinson Elementary School, 601 Pettibone St. Cost is $20 for an iMac or G4 (No Windows machines). All units will be sold "as is."Save

In brief 
The Times of Northwest Indiana - Jan 11 11:03 PM
TRAVELING SAMS | PortageCalumet Traveling Sam's Chapter 2 meets at 1 p.m. Jan. 13 at Oak Tree Village Community Center, 257 Sandalwood St. Anyone who likes to go camping is invited. Betty Clayton, executive director of the Humane Society of Northwest Indiana, will speak.FYI: Call (219) 763-7077.Save

01:33 am - Barracuda Networks Ends 2006 with a Myriad of Industry Successes 


Barracuda Networks Ends 2006 with a Myriad of Industry Successes 
[Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Jan 12 4:00 AM
Mountain View, CA (PRWeb) January 13, 2007 -- Barracuda Networks (www.Save

Cisco taps the real estate boom 
CPILive.net - Jan 03 10:27 PM
Through TREC, Cisco will provide consultancy services to developers in identifying new revenue streams through technology integration.Save

Jan. 13th, 2007

01:18 am - Manufacturing jobs in city set to hit record low 


Manufacturing jobs in city set to hit record low 
The Evening Telegraph - Jan 12 7:00 AM
Part of Dundees manufacturing past . . . the desolate former Valentine site in Dunsinane Avenue. Manufacturing employment in Dundee looks set to fall to its lowest-ever level following the announcement of 650 job losses by cash machine-maker NCR (writes Grant Smith).Save

Debate in Dallas | Will Keyshawn replace T.O.? 
The Charlotte Observer - Jan 08 11:37 AM
Each Monday, the Star-Telegram's Ray Buck and NBC 5's Newy Scruggs go at it in a point-counterpoint on the sporting issues of the day.Save

Kids' letters to Santa: Day 5 
Coshocton Tribune - Dec 17 5:09 AM
Were carrying on our own holiday tradition publishing kids letters to Santa. The letters will be published in the Dec. 17 and Dec. 24 print editions of the Coshocton Tribune, but you can get an early peek at the kids wishes at coshoctontribune.com.Save

Take steps to make PC safe from hackers in '07 
Tucson Citizen - Dec 31 11:29 PM
It's the start of a brand-spanking new year and the opportunity to start right with a fresh slate. This applies to your computer as well.Save

Jan. 12th, 2007

01:18 pm - What are the jobs Americans won't do?


What are the jobs Americans won't do?
Slate - Spending your days tethered to a computer is also work that many Americans avoid. The Information Technology Association of America notes that 77 percent of companies it polled said there was a shortage of qualified IT talent in the United States. The

Protect your computer -- and yourself
New York Daily News - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Alongside the basic new year's resolutions such as losing weight and getting your finances in order, vow to keep your personal computer fast and clean this year. That includes keeping your personal information from spreading

Timonium Fairgrounds
Baltimore Sun - The grounds also entertains other events such as motorcycle races, craft festivals, 4-H fairs and gem and jewelry, toys, reptiles, cats, livestock and computer shows. Basically, the fairgrounds host anything and everything. Since June of 1879

Full-time / Days. 2 years of college with an emphasis in Computer
Victoria Advocate - The positive economic news continued this week when local officials announced the mothballed power plant in downtown Victoria has been purchased and will be refurbished at a cost of $50 million to $100 million. They said that should create 300

09:12 am - Will Asia become new tech leader?


Will Asia become new tech leader?
Washington Times - From Soft32.com, a site dedicated to computer news: "Intel will increase the size of the assembly and test facility it is building in Vietnam from 150,000 square feet to 500,000 square feet and raise its investment from the $300 million announced in

05:12 am - In what do we trust?


In what do we trust?
Hong Kong Standard - I can access information freely and write articles that can go around the world largely through having access to cheap computer technology. Much of it is made in the mainland, where many do not have the same access to information or to the same

press box
Slate - Craig Newmark has wrought on the newspaper industry's $15 billion classified ad market with his good idea and a cluster of cheap computer servers illustrates the sort of dislocations in store for the editorial side of publications. ***** I'd also

A tough job for Schwab
Hong Kong Standard - There is a basic paradox inherent in what I do each working day: I can access information freely and write articles that can go around the world largely through having access to cheap computer technology. Much of it is made in the mainland, where

Browse Bands by Name
MTV - I used to use little cheap computer microphones and record 30 seconds of me doing a few lyrics," Lady Sovereign explains. "I'd send them to random people that I didn't know and they'd send them on, and so on." Many of the tastemakers who turned out

Jan. 11th, 2007

09:11 pm - Best Bets 


Best Bets 
The Times of Northwest Indiana - Jan 09 11:31 PM
Crown Point Community School Corporation holds a "cash only" used computer sale from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 13 at Solon Robinson Elementary School, 601 Pettibone St. Cost is $20 for an iMac or G4 (No Windows machines). All units will be sold "as is."Save

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