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F1 2010 out this Autumn Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:25PMNew season, new game
New graduation rate challenging to schools Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:21PMA new method being used to calculate Alabama's graduation rate shows only 65 percent of students finished high school on time in 2009, which is a 21 point difference from the state's previously reported rate of 86 percent.
Bravo announces 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' pickup Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMBravo has formally announced it has ordered The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the sixth installment in the network's The Real Housewives reality franchise.
Clash of Heroes heading to XBLA and PSN Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:10PMCapy bring their DS hit to consoles in HD
No Wii 2... yet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:03PMSoftware doesn't need a new platform
360 Systems' HD Servers Now Compatible With GVG Infinity Camera and Edius NLE Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:59PM360 Systems' new MAXX-1200HD and 2400HD servers are now JPEG-2000 file compatible with Grass Valley's Infinityâ¢ camcorder and Edius NXâ¢ workstation.
Do NOT adjust your set: First 3D TVs launched - and they'll be on sale in Britain by end of month Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:52PMSamsung has unveiled the first sets that will capture the excitement generated by 3D films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.
GDC: FF XIII Director - Production Drove Content Decisions, Elements Will Return Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:50PMAt GDC, Gamasutra had the chance to speak to Final Fantasy XIIII director Motomu Toriyama about the game. Released this week, the game has drawn both strongly negative and positive reviews and fan reactions. One area of criticism that the game has consistently faced is that major traditional RPG elements that the series is known for, such as explorable towns, are not present in the game that was ...
Review: 'Final Fantasy XIII' falls flat Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:44PMDuring the 1990s, the Square brand was synonymous with the role-playing video game. A generation of gamers got hooked on the challenging quests, quirky characters and sweeping story lines of Square RPGs like "Chrono Trigger," "The Secret of Mana" and, of course, the "Final Fantasy" series.
MSN decides to keep its makeover Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:13PMMicrosoft is making final a series of changes to the look of the MSN portal, hoping a cleaner page with more videos and fewer links will help give it a fresher look. Compare your salary Use the IT salary benchmark wizard and know the average salary differences between different job functions. Join activeTechPros. http://www.activetechpros.com
Technology › Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. this week Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:02PMSamsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the…
Cisco's big announcement? A new router Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:58PMSure, the hype machine was working in overdrive. But the high-capacity Cisco CRS-3 still bears noting, and it all comes down to one word: video.
Educating Parents and Students About The Dangers Of 'Sexting' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:58PMCabell County Schools issues new guidelines about "sexting" with legal and social consequences.
MLS's worst team has the newest stadium Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:56PMShining like a silver spaceship across the Passaic River from Newark, Red Bull Arena is ready for soccer.
David Isenberg: The Politic on PMSC Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:28PMAs much of the public discussion, including college campuses, of private military and security contracting (PMSC) is, unfortunately, noted for its inaccurate characterization of contractors...
Sony targets sales of 2.5 million 3D sets this year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:13PMIt may have missed out on the top gongs at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, but Sony is backing Avatar's record-breaking box office performance to help usher 3D viewing into the living room.
SKY to shut down UHF network Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:12PMSKY Television confirmed today that its analogue UHF pay TV networks will shut down at midnight tonight.
On faith: GH youth rise up early to demonstrate their faith Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:50PMMalia Kasteler and Heather Larsen search scriptures during early morning Seminary class.
Biz Break: From Cisco, Internet downloads at 'astonishing' speed? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:47PMCisco says its new router system will make the Internet much, much faster. Computer industry pioneer Charles P. Thacker is the winner of this year's $250,000 Turing Award. Plus: Samsung and Panasonic roll out 3-D TVs; Microsoft redesigns MSN.
The Caliente's Inaugural Season Had Blood, Sweat, Broken Bones, and a Lot of Lace Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:34PMIn seconds, beauty morphs into brutality. The quarterback takes the ball and drops back three steps, right elbow cocked, eyes darting across the field. Anonka Dixon spots her favorite receiver, Tina Caccavale, but she's double-covered. The quarterback searches for another receiver but ins...
Rugged COM Express board serves up soldered Core 2 Duo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:30PMGE Intelligent Platforms announced a rugged COM Express module with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. The Linux-ready bCOM2-L1100 offers soldered processors and memory, shock and vibration protection, an extended temperature version, RAID support, and an optional carrier board, the company says.
Mio's Moov V780 PND Based on u-blox AMY GPS Module Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:29PMPersonal navigation device (PND) maker Mio has selected u-blox’ AMY-5M GPS module to power the Moov V780, a high-end PND and multimedia player. The PND earned an International Forum Design 2010 (iF) award for outstanding quality of design.
Attack of the 3D TVs! Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:25PMSony, Samsung, and Panasonic are among the companies expected to release 3D TVs in 2010. But how many consumers will welcome the 3D revolution into their own living room?
Health: Colon Cancer Awareness Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:24PMMarch is colon cancer awareness month, one of the leading cancer killers. It's easily preventable with colonoscopies, and while more people are getting them doctors say still way too many people aren't.
Vermont pilot program for repeat offenders offers hope for breaking cycle Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:23PMA local pilot program that offers a break to repeat nonviolent criminal offenders if they take a 10-week life-skills course is working so well that Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan is hoping the program someday can go statewide.
Dell Vostro 3000 Series Packs Portable Core i5 Power Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:16PMIf Dell’s Vostro V13 was Batman’s laptop , it looks like the new Vostro 3000 series might just be Bruce Wayne’s. They’re portable, powerful and sleek rigs for professionals. But are they a value play, or a luxury item? (more…)
Sony eyeing June launch of 3D TV Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:09PMSony plans to launch new 3D television sets in Japan from 10 June.A 46-inch 3D screen will cost around 350,000 yen ($3,898; £2,608), 52% more expensive than a regular Sony flatscreen television....
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collections Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:34PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection...
Even if Boeing is sole bidder for Air Force tanker, it must choose its price carefully Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMEVERETT — Even if its rival for a lucrative contract drops out, the Boeing Co. will face challenges as it seeks to replace the Air Force's tanker fleet.
Series news and notes 2010-03-08 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:20PM1. Franchitti expects another close fight for 2010 title: Through 17 events in 2009, on the most diverse set of racetracks in motorsports, four IZOD IndyCar Series drivers swapped the points lead a record 15 times.
Bounty hunting in Kerr County Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:15PMThere are fugitives in Kerr County, although most of them aren’t wanted by the sheriff or facing a long sentence in the penitentiary. Coyotes, wolves, foxes and raccoons are wanted in Kerr County, but they’re not wanted alive.
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collections Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boh
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collections Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection from Kenzo.
Mary Dejevsky: The British asylum system is still not fit for purpose Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMThe image of three young Kosovans, found dead, roped together, at the foot of a Glasgow high-rise, deserves to go down in the annals of British shame alongside the pictures of the Chinese cockle-pickers who drowned in Morecambe Bay. In their detail, of course, the tragedies are quite different. The Kosovans, it appears, were failed asylum-seekers facing imminent deportation. The Chinese were ...
RealD Delivers Over 50% of Opening Weekend Domestic Gross for 'Disney's Alice in Wonderland' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:57PMThe RealD 3D cinema platform set a new company record when it brought in approximately $60 million of the total domestic box office for "Disney's Alice in Wonderland," which earned an estimated $116.1 million during its opening weekend.
War of the Worlds Waged Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:45PMSpielberg's sci-fi epic in HD.
Kimbo returns at UFC 113 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:42PMCanada will get their first dose of the Kimbo Slice phenomenon on Saturday, May 8th, when the Ultimate Fighter alumnus looks to make it 2-0 in the Octagon on the UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 card at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
'World of Wheels' Rolls into Huntington Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe World of Wheels show has shifted into overdrive at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in downtown Huntington. World of Wheels showcases local antique and specialty cars for auto enthusiasts around the country.
State agricultural land bill draws many to testify Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:16PMA bill to strictly limit the inclusion of prime agricultural land in urban renewal authorities got its first hearing in the Senate this week, but HB 1107 is still a work in progress and will get another hearing on Monday.
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:15PMTim Burton takes us down the rabbit hole in this engaging version of the classic.
Peek Inside Itagaki's New Studio Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:13PMValhalla recruitment page reveals plans for HD console support.
Discovery launches high-definition channel in India Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:55PMNew Delhi, Mar 4 (UNI) Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific today announced the launch of Discovery HD, a 24-hour high-definition (HD) paid channel in India. ''Discovery HD is broadcast in English and is currently available on Sun Direct (direct-to-home).
Google to insert automated captions on YouTube Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:51PMSan Francisco, March 6 (DPA) Google is to add automatic captions to the tens of millions of English-language videos it hosts on YouTube, the web search giant said Friday.
Gov. Joe Manchin's Mother Hospitalized After Stroke Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:28PMWest Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin released a statement Friday about his mother Mary Manchin, 87, who suffered a stroke around 11 a.m. Friday and is currently hospitalized.
15. Astro's advertisement campaign entices subscribers to sign on package Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMWHEN Astro launched its Astro B.yond high-definition (HD) package in December, it took a leap of faith. To create a demand for the package, it first needed to convince its viewers about the benefits of HD.
Bixby firm enjoying growth in broadcast industry Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:05PMDTAGS, a Bixby company whose name stands for Digital Transport Agnostic Gateway Solutions, specializes in taking signals recorded during live events, compressing the signal and sending it to the broadcaster ...
Independent Spirit Awards go through changes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:00PMNew night and venue, but the biggest debate is what constitutes an 'indie' film.
MINEWEB RADIO - GOLD WEEKLY Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:55AMIn this edition of the Top 100 podcast Barry Sergeant takes us through the big moves seen over the last month in the global mining sector and delves into why there has been a major move downwards over the last month.
McLouth does in Pirates Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:54AMThis article has been read 0 times. KISSIMMEE, Fla. - This time last year Nate McLouth was hoping to avoid another season in last place. This year, he's poised to be the starting center fielder with serious championship hopes.
Financial Mail - TV's big overhaul Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:48AMThe archives go back 14 years and are available free to print subscribers who have registered online. (ODM) and Super 5 Media (which emerged from the now-defunct Telkom Media) are set to launch pay-TV offerings in 2010, ending MultiChoice's monopoly of digital satellite TV.