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- U.S. Stocks Post First Drop in 3 Days; GM, Merck Shares Fall Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 10:05AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell for the first time in three days as General Motors Corp. considered a pre-arranged bankruptcy in exchange for government money and Merck & Co.
- Sun takes on Adobe and Microsoft with JavaFX Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 10:00AMSun Microsystems has today launched its JavaFX rich internet application (RIA) platform that will put it in direct competition with Adobe and Microsoft.
- ON Semiconductor Introduces Temperature Sensor with Integrated EEPROM for Memory Module Applications Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:55AMON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, has unveiled the second device in a new line of temperature sensors recently acquired from Catalyst Semiconductor. The new CAT34TS02 combines a 12-bit (plus Sign bit) digital output temperature sensor with 2 kilobits (Kb) of Serial Presence Detect (SPD) EEPROM for DDR3 ...
- Europe, U.S. Stocks Drop on Profit Concern; Philips, Merck Fall Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:51AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and the U.S. fell after disappointing forecasts from Royal Philips Electronics NV, DuPont Co. and Merck & Co. overshadowed interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.
- AT&T, Diamond Foods, Dynamex, GM, Wal-Mart: U.S. Equity Preview Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:49AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in U.S. trading today. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 9:05 a.m. in New York, unless otherwise specified.
- GPU-Z Retrieves Your Video Card's Stats [Featured Windows Download] Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:45AMWindows only: GPU-Z is a lightweight (410k!) portable application that gives you a large amount of information about your video card. After loading up GPU-Z you'll have access to everything from the...
- AMD Updates Fourth Quarter Outlook Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:43AMAMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it expects revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008 to be approximately 25 percent lower than third quarter 2008 revenue of $1.585 billion, not including process technology license revenue. The decrease is due to weaker than expected demand across all geographies and businesses, particularly in the consumer market.
- Europe Stocks, U.S. Futures Drop on Profit Concern; Merck Falls Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:35AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks and U.S. index futures fell after disappointing forecasts from Royal Philips Electronics NV, DuPont Co. and Merck & Co. overshadowed interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.
- U.S. Stock-Index Futures Decline; General Motors, Merck Retreat Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 9:34AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock futures fell as General Motors Corp. considered a pre-arranged bankruptcy filing in exchange for a government bailout and Merck & Co. said profit may miss analysts’ forecasts.
- UPDATE 1-Esperance lead exports not linked to mine restart Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:28AMSYDNEY, Dec 4 (Reuters) - A decision to reopen Australia's Magellan lead mine will be made independent of this week's one-off approval by a state government to allow exports of stockpiled lead from Esperance port, mine owner Ivernia Ltd said on Thursday.
- Tech Talk: Advice On Buying Computers, Flat-Panel TVs And Smartphones Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:20AMThe electronics industry has done cash-strapped customers a favor this holiday season: Across a wide range of devices, it has brought once-expensive capabilities down to a tolerable price.
- Adobe to chop 600 jobs, paints grim sales forecast Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:19AMAdobe Systems, the world's largest maker of graphics and Web-design software, forecast sales that trailed analysts' estimates, saying the...
- Refiners Nippon Oil, Mining to merge, cut costs Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:12AM(Adds background, detail, comment, Graphic)
- China Nov power output falls 7 pct, record decline Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:12AM(Adds analysts' comment)
- Cruisin' Creeks Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:10AMBelen Sotelo, 15, explains his experience working with Youth Cinemedia.
- Tapulous Brings Weezer And World-Class DJs To Tap Tap Revenge Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 3:10AM iPhone development house Tapulous has announced two new premium versions of its mega-hit Tap Tap Revenge, both of which feature licensed music (still a rarity on the fledgling platform). Tap Tap Revenge is an intuitive, addictive game in the same vein as Guitar Hero, allowing users to 'play' their songs by tapping and shaking their phones. The game was recently declared to be all-time most ...
- European, U.S. Stock Futures Fall; BHP, Philips, Adobe May Drop Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 2:51AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- European and U.S. stock-index futures fell and Asian shares slid as concern a deepening recession will weaken demand for commodities offset speculation central banks will cut interest rates to revive growth.
- Graphisoft releases free BIM Learning Studio Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:07PMGraphisoft has released the BIM Learning Studio, a suite of learning tools that allows architects, architectural students, and other design professionals to experience building information modeling (BIM) as an alternative to standard CAD programs. The training tools guide the user through ArchiCAD 12, where they can view the modeling software as it would be used to design the Massaro house, a ...
- (AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-04 01:40 UPDATE 2-New Zealand slashes rates to 5-year low, flags more Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:45PMBy Gyles Beckford
- UPDATE 2-New Zealand slashes rates to 5-year low, flags more Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:42PMWELLINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank slashed interest rates by a record 150 basis points because of financial market turmoil and a markedly weaker economy and said it may cut further to speed the move out of recession.
- 2008 Essen Auto Show: Eibach Dodge Challenger Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:42PMESSEN, Germany — Eibach adds to the list of modified Challengers with its customized vehicle that made its debut at the 2008 Essen Auto Show.
- New Zealand slashes rates to 5-year low, flags more Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:25PM(Updates with poll, quotes, market reaction)
- New Xbox 360 'Scene It?' game a crowd pleaser Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:23PMThe "Scene It?" trivia game series may have started as a DVD-based board game, but the franchise is really coming into its own on the Xbox 360 console.
- New Xbox 360 'Scene It?' game a crowd pleaser Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:12PMThe "Scene It?" trivia game series may have started as a DVD-based board game, but the franchise is really coming into its own on the Xbox 360 console. Microsoft's "Scene It?: Box Office Smash" ($60 bundled with four "Big Button" controllers; $40 standalone)...
- Fun And Games Dominate iPhone App Chart Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:08PMThe success of the App Store has not gone unnoticed by Apple's rivals like Google, RIM and Microsoft.
- Holiday Tech Guide: Video Games Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 8:05PMNeed advice on what to buy your favorite video game addict? Or someone who just bought their first console? @play columnist Mike Musgrove provides gaming gift advice for he holiday season.
- Rumors, Lies and General Misunderstandings Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 2:03PM It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... at least if you're looking at the upcoming club events happening over the next few weeks. This Sunday at the Blue Wisp Jazz Club you can get in the holiday mood by checking out Pat Kelly and his PyschoAcoustic Orchestra.
- Announces Winners of the First Annual Customer Innovation Awards Business Editors/Technology Editors Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:52PM(AP:CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Dec. 03, 2008-- Pageflex, a division of Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS, http://www.bitstream.com ) and a leading developer of enterprise variable publishing and web-to-print solutions, today announced the winners of the First Annual Pageflex Customer Innovation Awards, presented at the Pageflex User Conference held recently in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- iScrapBox manages artwork for digital scrapbookers Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:52PMChronos has launched iScrapBox 1.0, an artwork management program for digital scrapbookers. The software allow users to browse collections, called iScrapKits, and then launch the image or artwork into a scrapbook application like iScrapbook or into Photoshop for editing. iScrapBox supports click-to-purchase buying of iScrapKits on iScarpbook.com and has numerous searching features for finding ...
- Next chapter for personal computers written in netbooks Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:50PMSome consumers are opting for the latest generation of inexpensive, small, Web-connected computers in place of laptops that can cost three times as much.
- New Eee Box B204 and B206 have HDMI Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:42PM The Asus Eee Box tiny PC just got more attractive as new models add an HDMI port. The New Eee Box B204 and B206 feature HDMI to connect directly to HDTVs. Asus bundles Eee Cinema, a full-featured media player that enables users to play high definition vide...
- Pageflex Announces Winners of the First Annual Customer Innovation Awards Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:41PMPageflex, a division of Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS, www.bitstream.com ) and a leading developer of enterprise variable publishing and web-to-print solutions, today announced the winners of the First Annual Pageflex Customer Innovation Awards, presented at the Pageflex User Conference held recently in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Entries were judged on several areas, including innovative use of ...
- W Hotels Worldwide Marks 10 Years of Innovation Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:39PMW Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster, celebrates 10 years of industry revolution and design innovation. More than a hotel brand, W Hotels has established itself as an iconic lifestyle brand, offering guests unprecedented access to a world of “Wow” through fashion, nightlife, celebrities and entertainment. With 10 years of proven success, W Hotels will triple its global footprint by ...
- QUICK POLL Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:38PMSAN FRANCISCO-Plans to replace a light industrial park in Santa Clara, CA, with a 1.9-million-square-foot headquarters campus for computer graphics firm Nvidia Corp. were approved unanimously Tuesday evening by the Santa Clara City Council, which followed an earlier recommendation of approval by the planning commission . Nvidia’s current headquarters building, which is leased, is located across ...
- Fred Claus Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:31PMI do not like Vince Vaughn. The uncouth, fast-talking wise guys he plays—despite having once made me chuckle—have worn thin.... By Travis Estvold.
- First 'placebo gene' discovered Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:31PMFor the first time, a gene is being linked to increased susceptibility to the placebo effect – the mysterious capacity some people have to benefit from sham treatments
- Change piling up for charities Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 6:16AMOperation Keep the Change is in full swing.
- Camp KDE 2009 Takes Shape: Presentations Announced Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 6:13AM OStatic: "Late last week, the Camp KDE 2009 presentation selections were announced. In addition to the presentations, the meeting will feature the traditional keynote addresses and birds-of-feather meetings."
- Psychopaths have an eye for the underdog Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 6:03AMPeople with psychopathic behavioural traits seem to steer away from the rich and successful, and focus on more vulnerable people
- Plurality's 64-Core Accelerator Delivers Market's Highest Performance per Cost, Power and Size Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 6:00AM Plurality Ltd. today announced the industry's first complete silicon Intellectual Property solution for its HyperCore processor, the market's most powerful, space-saving and energy-efficient 64-core shared-memory processing engine.
- Why techies love games -- and why it's good they do Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 6:00AM Everyone knows that techies love "Dungeons & Dragons," where they can prowl the bowels of a castle and cast spells on clueless managers, er, mages. After all, it's just a game.
- Atari Games News Blitz! Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 5:46AM3 Dec 2008: New Mizuguchi game, Tekken 6, Ready 2 Rumble and more...
- FOOD FIGHT! Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 5:21AMPREFER blowtorching créme brulee to blowing stuff up? Prepare yourself for the ultimate food fight. Taking their cue from the enormously popular "Cooking Mama" franchise, several gourmet and celebrity chef-themed video games have hit stores...
- Where should I put my digital marketing budget? Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 5:15AM With business trying to work out where they should be spending their marketing budgets, everyone is ready to suggest a channel for them to invest their money. Here are some suggestions on where to redistribute digital marketing budgets when times are tight...
- Attracting skilled workers, not global crisis, top BPOs' concerns Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 5:15AMMANILA, Philippines - Attracting highly-skilled workers-and not the effects of the global credit crunch-remain the number one concern of Philippine outsourcing companies next year, a recent survey said.
- Cameron says he can't live up to 'Avatar' hype Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 10:16PMDirector James Cameron said Tuesday that his upcoming big-budget 3-D movie "Avatar" couldn't possibly live up to the hype on the Internet ahead of its release late next year.
- A proposal to improve school and teacher quality Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 10:07PMHow to fill schools with high-quality teachers, allow them to get results and get better access to professional development
- TEKchand Introduces ATMContentPro, a Pioneering Content Management Appliance for ATMs and Self-Service Kiosks Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:46PMTEKchand introduces an innovative plug and play appliance model for smaller financial insitutions and kiosk owners to manage marketing content, reduce cost and ease integration on multi-vendor hardware platforms. [PR.com - December 02, 2008]
- Boomwave releases new cases for iPod nano 4G Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:42PMBoomwave has released two new silicone cases for the iPod nano 4G, Bearaphim and Diablo. The Bearaphim cases are are intended to look like bears, with wings molded onto the back and misshapen ears on the top corners. Color options include solid white, black with graphics, or pink with graphics. The Diablo cases are designed to resemble devils, complete with horns and spiky tails, and are ...
- River trail receives important funding Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:17PMThe Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway in Ruidoso is slated to receive $202,100 to cover Phase I construction of a pedestrian and bicycle trail along the byway and the Ruidoso River.
