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Backlash follows Netflix hike Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:08PMSAN JOSE, Calif. -- In the span of several days, Netflix Inc. seems to have transformed itself from one of the best-loved companies to one of the most hated -- at least among thousands of its customers. After the Los Gatos, Calif.-based DVD and streaming video company announced Tuesday it was raising rates as much as 60 percent, tens of thousands of disgruntled subscribers flooded social ...
WSJ publisher quits in phone-hacking scandal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:53AMRupert Murdoch accepted the resignations of The Wall Street Journal's publisher and the chief of his British operations on Friday as the once-defiant media mogul struggled to control an escalating phone hacking scandal, offering apologies to the public and the family of a murdered schoolgirl.
Executive Who Ran Murdoch Unit at Time of Hacking Quits Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:07AMLes Hinton, who led Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper subsidiary during the period in which phone hacking occurred, joined Rebekah Brooks, the current chief of that unit, in resigning on Friday.
Why You Should Experience fmx/08 This Year Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:15AMConsidering the lousy state of the dollar and air travel, I'd think twice about attending any European conference. It comes down to a personal cost-benefit analysis and you must weigh a lot of personal factors. There is one Euro-conference I am going to -- fmx/08, and for good reason.
James Murdoch's role as BSkyB chairman raises investors' concerns Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:57AMUnease over whether Murdoch's position is tenable while the News International phone hacking investigations take place Concerns are surfacing in the City about James Murdoch's role as chairman of BSkyB, as investors consider the implications of the phone hacking scandal on his position at the satellite broadcaster. Informal conversations are understood to have taken place among institutional ...
BSkyB 'bloodbath' hits hedge funds Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:59PMBets made on successful News Corporation bid result in hefty losses as BSkyB's market value falls by £2.6bn in 10 days Hedge funds have suffered one of their worst setbacks in years, losing tens of millions of pounds by betting that Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation was on the verge of taking full control of BSkyB. Short-term speculators expected to make a killing by investing in a company ...
Haze blankets Malaysia’s skies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:06AMKuala Lumpur - Malaysia's department of environment on Tuesday urged the public to refrain from “unnecessary outdoor activities” as dusty haze chocked most parts of the country.
Local Artist Profile: Chris Bergquist Fulmer Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:17PMDallas artist and North Lake College art professor Chris Bergquist Fulmer’s inspiring mixed media artwork is currently on view at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center through July 30.
News, briefly Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:07AMSee what's happening in and around Duxbury.
Egypt 's treasures alive with history Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:00AMThere is much yet to be discovered.
Oceanographic campaign for the study of the large submarine valleys of Catalonia Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:20AMThe unmanned deepwater research vehicle Liropus 2000 will be used for the first time in a study of sea floor relief and the dynamic processes that take place along the continental margin of the Catalan coast, in particular in the submarine canyons of Cap de Creus, Palamós and Blanes.
ISI leaked CIA intel info on bomb factories Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:33PM"When (CIA Director) Leon Panetta testified about (sharing information with Pak Army and ISI about bomb making factories) they had notified the ISI about the IED factory and they (CIA) watched it, by satellite, empty out and then the army came -- that kind of story is so disappointing particularly when we're talking about IEDs, for obvious reasons," Senator John McCain said.
Magnetic Ropes Skip To Solar Storms Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:07PMIt is our current understanding that the Sun’s magnetic fields and field lines are the cause of solar storms. However, there is no solid evidence as to what form magnetic field lines may take ahead of an energetic outbreak. We know there can be loops connected to the surface – but normally they take the [...]
Close Shave! Asteroid Makes Near Pass by Earth- PHOTOS: 5 Reasons to Care About Asteroids Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:28PMAn asteroid the size of a tour bus zipped by Earth Monday -- a flyby so close that the space rock was nearer to the planet than some satellites.
Asteroid misses Earth (We're saved!) Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:38PMClose but no cigar: Asteroid 2011 MD passes near Earth before heading into deep space
Water policy strains China's relations with neighbors Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:57AMWater policy strains China's relations with neighbors
Apps: AutoMailer, Icon Slate, Pulsar Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:34AMAutoMailer 1.0 ($20) - AutoMailer is capable of sending serialized e-mails to a list of contacts in a limited number of steps. The software automatically merges data from an internal database with an e-mail template, creating personalized messages without the need for any scripting or coding.
Study aims to take pulse of Northeastern Oregon's land, people Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:18AMThe task that Joel Hartter and his team of researchers have set for themselves would qualify as ambitious even were it confined to studying the 5.3 million acres that comprise Baker, Union and Wallowa counties.
Google TV 2.0 Coming to Logitech Revue This Summer Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:18PM For many, the deal breaker for the Logitech Revue and other Google TV products was two words: IR blaster. Opting to act as a supplement to your current home theater set-up rather than a replacement for a cable/satellite set-top box, the device was hamstrung by a somewhat complicated set-up process. But this was never about the hardware, the workhorse of this product was the Android-based OS ...
Climate Change Debate - Sea Level Study Leads To Divisions Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 5:40PMAfter reconstructing sea level patterns over the last 2,000 years for the first time ever, researchers have found that the dawn of the industrial age initiated an unprecedented rise in waters. But critics complain the study is too narrow.
Beatriz now a hurricane, pounds Mexico Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:47PMThe National Hurricane Center said Beatriz's winds are now at hurricane-force strength and the storm would move near or over the coast of Mexico in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Giant magnetic rope triggers solar storms Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:46AMWatch how a recently discovered phenomenon causes eruptions on the sun
'Iran to launch new satellite carrier' Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 3:18AMIran plans to launch its domestically-built satellite carrier, Kavoshgar 5 (Explorer5), into space in two months' time, the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says.
Magnetic Ropes Trigger Solar Storms Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 4:32PMImages from NASA’s Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) spacecraft have shown that solar storms are caused by a rapid phenomenon known as a magnetic rope.
Obama calls for South Sudan cease-fire Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:11AMScores of people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced as northern and southern forces clash ahead of the South's July 9 succession.
New Study Of Storm Generation Could Improve Rainfall Prediction In West Africa Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 4:05PMA new study of how storms are generated could improve rainfall prediction in dry regions of Africa, where drought and short growing seasons are common. A team of scientists from the UK, France and Australia used satellite observations of the Sahel region of West Africa to demonstrate that brief changes in soil moisture over areas of just tens of kilometres can affect storm generation. The ...
Universal Electronics Extends Remote Control Accessories Line-up to Include HDMI Cables Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:00PMUniversal Electronics Inc. , , the industry’s leading global developer of wireless, programmable remote control technology, today announced that they will begin offering High-Definition Multimedia Interface cables to cable, satellite, and IPTV operators in North and Latin America.
PFT: Smith's contract ends in March 2012 Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:21AMAfter the pre-asterisked NFLPA elected DeMaurice Smith to serve as its executive director, without obtaining pre-approval by the four finalists of the specific terms of employment, a contract had to be negotiated. Smith reportedly wanted a four-year commitment, and the NFLPA offered three.
What`s up with Iapetus? Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:03AMAlthough Saturn's moon Iapetus was first discovered in 1671 by Giovanni Cassini, its behavior was extremely odd. Cassini was able to regularly find the moon when it was to the west of Saturn, but when he waited for it to swing around to Saturn’s east side, it seemed to vanish. It wasn’t until 1705 that Cassini finally observed Iapetus on the eastern side, but it took a better telescope because ...
New study of storm generation could improve rainfall prediction in West Africa Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:17PM( Centre for Ecology & Hydrology ) A new study of how storms are generated could improve rainfall prediction in dry regions of Africa, where drought and short growing seasons are common. A team of scientists from the UK, France and Australia used satellite observations of the Sahel region of West Africa to demonstrate that brief changes in soil moisture over areas of just tens of kilometers can ...
From soil to clouds: African farmers benefit from improved rainstorm predictions Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:15PMThunderstorm predictions during the Sahel monsoon season, in Africa, are likely to be improved by work published in Nature Geoscience today. By using incredibly detailed satellite images, scientists have discovered that soil moisture levels can be a big factor in some of the crop-nourishing storms breaking out at that time of year.
Barry Manilow takes a risk with new concept album '15 Minutes' Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 5:39AMBarry Manilow performs during an album release celebration for his 2006 CD, “The Greatest Songs of the Fifties.” Manilow's latest album, “15 Minutes,” will be available in stores and online Tuesday.
Kuwait - Fish 'continuing' to die in large numbers, say experts Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 3:13AMKuwait - Fish 'continuing' to die in large numbers, say experts
What’s up with Iapetus? Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:07PM Although Saturn’s moon Iapetus was first discovered in 1671 by Giovanni Cassini, its behavior was extremely odd. Cassini was able to regularly find the moon when it was to the west of Saturn, but when he waited for it to swing around to Saturn’s east side, it seemed to vanish. It wasn’t until 1705 [...]
Sri Lanka: War crimes documentary publicity infuriates Colombo Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:40PMMedia publicity surrounding the forthcoming airing of Channel-4 produced war-crimes video "Sri Lanka's Killing Fields," viewed as probably the most horrific" footage it has ever shown in an investigation into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, evoked complains by Colombo to OFCOM, as Colombo unsuccessfully tried to keep the identity of the complainant from being disclosed. Colombo continues to ...
Forecast puts Grand Prix focus on tires Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:20PMIf there’s rain, Montreal champ will likely be crowned where rubber meets road
Flood sediment helps some coastal areas, but misses others Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:48PMThe Louisiana coast needs every bucket of river sediment it can get to rebuild marshland that evaporated in the last 70 years or so.
Solar Flare Erupts, Creating Spectacular Images Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 4:41PMIt's only a coincidence but our current heatwave comes on the heels of a massive explosion on the sun.
James Denselow: Space Age Intervention in Syria Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:03AMReleasing surveillance data to the global media is both a non-aggressive and responsible means of trying to hold Syria's actions to account.
Toshiba Expands GaN HEMT Product Family with Power Amplifier for Extended Ku-Band Satcom Applications Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:16AMBALTIMORE, Md., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 2011 INTERNATIONAL MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, BALTIMORE, Booth #2306 - This week at the 2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC*) and its parent company, Toshiba Corp., announced the TGI1314-25L, a gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT), the latest addition to ...
ATK Announces TacSat-3 Satellite Has Exceeded Planned Mission Life, Reaching Two Year Anniversary On-Orbit Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:00AMATK joins the U.S. Air Force Space Command in observing the two year anniversary on-orbit for the Tactical Satellite-3 . Originally designed for six months of operation with a one year goal, the spacecraft successfully transitioned from experimental to operational status last year, outliving its design life and surpassing original mission requirements.
Report: Major weapons makers see networks breached by hackers Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 2:56PMHackers break into computer systems of Lockheed Martin and other major U.S. military contractors, potentially gaining access to information about future weapons programs as well as military technology currently in use, according to a report. Originally posted at News - Security
Not All The Sharks Are In The Water Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 7:38AMWhen shark researchers talk about a food fight, the disputed prey is usually a sea lion or a dolphin. But when Mike Neumann, a shark diver based in Fiji, used the phrase in a recent email to LiveScience, he was talking about researchers and grant dollars instead of fish and marine mammals.
Volcanic ash clouds – live Q&A, 2pm BST Wednesday Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 8:22PMTwo experts in volcanic ash and aircraft engines will answer readers' questions about risks to flights from volcanic eruptions, starting at 2pm BST Post your questions in the comments field Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano has sent thousands of tonnes of ash into the sky in the past few days, raising concerns of a repeat of the travel chaos seen across northern Europe almost a year ago. The ash ...
Gulf Monitoring System Sought Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 2:05PMFlorida Institute of Oceanography and USF are pushing for a system that will gauge the health of the Gulf of Mexico.
EIAST engineers reveal design details and specifications of DubaiSat-2 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 5:20AMDubai, UAE; May 25, 2011: The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) revealed the final design details and specifications of its second satellite project, DubaiSat-2.
Brazil votes to ease Amazon rules Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 5:00AMBrazilian legislators pass a law easing environmental regulations, which conservationists say will fuel destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
MDA to provide RADARSAT data information to support mapping and emergency response in Russia Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 4:19PMMDA to provide RADARSAT data information to support mapping and emergency response in Russia
Harvest of anguish Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 9:45PMPLAINS TWP. – Gregory Price stands near a pipe gushing putrid acid mine water into a pit on what had been a family farm and seethes.
Va. Beach-based sailor gets 34 years in espionage case Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:39PMNORFOLK Bryan Minkyu Martin, the Navy intelligence specialist convicted of attempted espionage, said Friday that he was "blinded by greed" when he sold classified documents to a man he believed was a Chinese spy. A military judge Friday sentenced Martin to 34 years in prison a day after he pleaded guilty to 11 charges. The judge also issued Martin a dishonorable discharge.