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Astute Networks and RadiSys Announce Partnership to Address Demanding Communications & Mil/Aero Applications Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:59PMSAN DIEGO & HILLSBORO, Ore.----Astute Networks, Inc., a leading provider of bladed storage solutions optimized for the most demanding applications on the edge of the network, and RadiSys Corp. , a leading global provider of application-ready software and hardware platforms, today announced that the two companies have entered into an original equipment manufacturer agreement to supply cutting ...
Astute Networks and RadiSys Announce Partnership to Address Demanding Communications & Mil/Aero Applications Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:59PMAstute Networks, Inc., a leading provider of bladed storage solutions optimized for the most demanding applications on the edge of the network, and RadiSys Corp. , a leading global provider of application-ready software and hardware platforms, today announced that the two companies have entered into an original equipment manufacturer agreement to supply cutting-edge Advanced Telecommunications ...
MIT Media Lab Extension: New Home Of Face-Melting Research Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:28PMThe world-renown MIT Media Lab is a place where every project is an amazing, unbelievable glimpse into humanity’s technological future. Now, thanks to a massive $US90 million extension, the architecture can match the wondrous excitement created within. (more…)
Toyota, U.S. officials probe runaway Prius Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:17PMMarch 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driv...
Runaway Prius probed by Toyota, U.S. officials Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:17PMU.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp. dispatched investigators to San Diego Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.
No easy solutions for U.S., Japan to revive economies Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:17PMEven as Japan and the United States need deficit-funded stimulus now to stay on the recovery path, sustained large budget deficits will be a long-term problem that undermines their future growth prospects and must be addressed. But how? Tax hikes might be one inevitable solution, given that the two countries are near the bottom of the list of advanced economies around the world in terms of tax ...
ENERGYTown uses less energy in 2009 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:04AMIn 2009, the town of Telluride’s made small strides in its race to shrink its carbon footprint.
Luxury automakers test hybrid concept cars at auto show Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:07AMADRIAN MOSER/BLOOMBERG A Porsche Cayenne S hybrid automobile is seen on display on the second press day of the Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The Geneva International Motor Show runs March 4-14 Porsche,...
Wait a minute, says the fitness alliance Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:04AMLess expensive and more inclusive, the alternative plan for a recreation center in Woodland Park can be accomplished by private enterprise and volunteer efforts, say representatives of Teller Alliance for Fitness.
Isuzu Alterra by the (Misibis) Bay Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:39AMISUZU is a name that is almost synonymous to the outdoors and long drives. Name any area in the Philippines and chances are Isuzu has been there along with members of the motoring and lifestyle media.
Critics rip agency as recycling falters Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:10AMThe Dutchess County Resource Recovery Agency has proved it can do one thing well, even if not economically: It can burn trash.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans aerial wolf hunts Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:07AMFAIRBANKS — For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to use a helicopter to shoot wolves from the air in the Fortymile region near Tok as part of its predator cont...
Route 422 ideas, feedback welcome Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:02AMIf you have thoughts about what the future of Route 422 should be, there is currently another opportunity to share those thoughts with people who may have something to do with helping that future come to pass.
Toyota looks to history for great new sports car of future Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41AMCelica, MR2, Supra, Corolla AE86 - these are the great cars whose performance characteristics Toyota has embraced to produce a stunning sports concept.
A Citizen Q&A with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:21PMGreenwich resident and former Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley hopes his business experience will help him in his run for governor of Connecticut. Photo: Contributed Photo / Greenwich Citizen
Cost-cut drive sees Aviva hit better profits Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:06PMA MAJOR cost-cutting programme helped Aviva to report a better than expected 3 per cent increase in 2009 profits, but the insurance giant warned of uncertainty ahead in the wider economy. (04/03/2010 20:24:45)
This Little Underground Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:10PMI don’t know what’s inducing it – a persistent creative urge, dissatisfaction with the current direction of things, or something else – but there’s been a local trend lately of marquee rock veterans rising back up and doing exactly what it is that made them gods in the Orlando music canon in the first place.
Office tenants hold some power in making buildings greener Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:00PMCommercial tenants are playing a larger role in greening up office and lab space around Greater Boston, provided they are willing to work with their landlord on how to pay for such improvements, real estate executives say.
Urbanite Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:51PMStarting Wednesday morning, New Yorkers can share taxi rides from three locations: West 57th, West 72nd and East 72nd streets. The city’s cab share program was to launch last Friday but was delayed by the snowstorm.
Asia Pharm R&D 2010 - New CRO Trends Become Focus of Industry Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:11PMShanghai will welcome Asia Pharm R&D 2010 on March 4-5. This summit will converge local pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, global biotech companies and research institutes and labs in Asia, as well as those from further a field, as well as venture capital firms and consultancies, law firms and even a translation company.
UPDATE: Plainfield council adopts budget, expects layoffs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:31PMPLAINFIELD — The city is bracing for its second round of municipal layoffs in a matter of months after the City Council late Tuesday narrowly voted to adopt the fiscal year 2010 budget.
Hill scores 23, lifts Spurs over Hornets 106-92 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:01PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) — George Hill had a tough defensive assignment in trying to slow emerging Hornets rookie Darren Collison.
Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:31AMThe fourth-generation Nissan Micra, a distinctly less bug-eyed device than the car it is shortly to replace, has been unveiled at the Geneva Show. Based on an all-new platform, it comes with a choice of just two engines - or, strictly speaking, just one engine, but in two forms.
Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:15AMMaintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.
2010 season ready to roll with new cars and rules Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:53AMWith only 10 days to go before the official start of the 2010 Formula One season at the Bahrain International Circuit, it is about time to see what can be expected from the Formula One teams this season.
Feature: Transforming Research Roles Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:27AMResearch titles at media agencies used to be simple. “Head of research” pretty much said it all. But today, there is a whole new crop of titles populating research department org charts at media agency shops: “marketing accountability,” “consumer insights,” “analytics,” “business intelligence” and “marketing science.”
Labour shortage driving up cost of capital projects for N.S. municipalities Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:25PMHALIFAX, N.S. - Experts say the escalating price of a new hospital in Truro, N.S., is symptomatic of growing cost pressures on public and private projects, brought on partly by a growing shortage of skilled workers.
Stanford students show off solar-powered car Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:21PMVehicle gets 1,400 miles per gallon
10 ways the web can cut your motoring costs Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:48AMFrom buying or selling cars, insuring them, repairing them and driving them, there are now online services that can help you keep a tight grip on the escalating costs of car ownership. Here are 10 ways to cut the amount of money you spend on your car.
Bahrain - Feature Race Quotes Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:20AMBahrain - Feature Race Quotes
Andrew Lansley: Our NHS - our number one priority Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:09AMDo you know when is the hardest time to speak to a Conservative conference? Right after William Hague. He’s not just a fabulous speaker. He’s a fantastic colleague in the Shadow Cabinet.
New $475,000 fire truck? Fire Department has open house today to show why Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:07AMWith a Mack truck-sized request on the table this year, and large vehicle requests in the next two years, Fire Chief Heather Burford is eager to educate the public on the department’s “have to have” capital requests.
Maruti recalls thousands of A-Star cars from Europe Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:32AMMaruti recalls thousands of A-Star cars from EuropeMaruti recalls thousands of A-Star cars from Europe
422 Study looks for input Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:25AMJournal Register News Service If you have thoughts about what the future of Route 422 should be, there is currently another opportunity to share those thoughts with people who may have something to do with helping that future come to pass.
Route 422 study looks for commentary Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:21AMIf you have thoughts about what the future of Route 422 should be, there is currently another opportunity to share those thoughts with people who may have something to do with helping that future come to pass.
New Opel Astra debuts in Malta Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:13AMThis new model integrates German engineering excellence, fluid sculptural design and accessible innovative technologies; the new Opel Astra captures the philosophy which quickly made the Insignia, Europe’s best-selling mid-sized sedan.
Turning over a new leaf Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:27AMJAKARTA - Last time Asia had an economic crisis, Mark Hanusz was in the middle of it.
Southeastern Conference Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:57AMSoutheastern Conference-Around the SEC
A new vision for neighborhoods: more nature, more community Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:20AMIn my last column, I briefly described a system of rotating cooking duties so that people can continue cooking (which is part of our human heritage) while still being efficient. This sort of thinking could be extended to other areas like dog walking—dogs should be walked about two hours a day, which is too [...]
Road salt on highways saves lives, but may ruin urban streams, federal study says Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:04AMHeavily salting snow-covered highways makes winter driving safer for us -- but it also threatens the lives of aquatic plants and animals, federal researchers say in a new report.
Two Charged With Breaking Into Pop Machines Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:52AMThe Scioto County Sheriff’s Office says deputies caught Adam Gambill, 25, and Joseph Hanshaw, 31, breaking into pop vending machines..
Former Senate Majority Leader to Speak at Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:52AMFormer U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) will be the keynote speaker at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.
Guest Column: County needs to be more efficient in its snow removal efforts Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:43AMDifficulties dealing with 3 feet of snow in six days were to be expected as Anne Arundel County was pummeled with two back-to-back massive storms starting Feb. 5.
AT&T Fleet Rolls Out 1,000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:35AMThe deployment is part of a $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicles with more fuel-efficient models through 2018.
US Oncology Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year End Operating... Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:29AMFeb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- US Oncology, Inc. ("US Oncology" or "the Company"), reported revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 of 5.1 percent to
Teen Sex Education Conference To Focus On Tech Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:57AMTeen health educators, techies and disease prevention advocates from across the country will be in San Francisco Friday and Saturday for a conference on using social media and other technology to educate teens about safe sex and disease prevention.
Master plan report looks at future of Rt. 422 corridor Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:13AMIf you have thoughts about what the future of Route 422 should be, there is currently another opportunity to share those thoughts with people who may have something to do with helping that future come to pass.
The Record: Letters, Feb. 21, 2010 Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:01AMI understand that Governor Christie has a difficult task on his hands. Our taxes are too high and the state is in deep debt. There are things the governor can do, but attacking teacher benefits is not the way to go.
New Orleans is recovering, and offering lessons for Haiti Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:27AMNew Orleans is recovering, and offering lessons for Haiti