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Granholm Lobbying Google for High-Speed Network Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:23PMTrying to convince Google to test its experimental network in Michigan.
Granholm to Calif., asks Google for fast network Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:31PMCheck this out! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:19 p.m. (AP) -- The office of Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she's meeting in California with Google officials to encourage them to test their new ultrahigh speed fiber network in her state.
Springfield Bidding to be Google High-Speed Broadband Test Site Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:59PMThe city of Springfield is looking to ramp up its internet capacity with the help of Google. The tech giant recently launched a test project dubbed "Think Big with a Gig".
What would Google experiment mean for Peoria? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45PMCities are renaming themselves, mayors are jumping into freezing bodies of water and fans at a NCAA basketball game recently held up signs saying "We Want a Gig."
Local leaders vie for ultra high-speed Internet service Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:45PMTaking a ride on the information superhighway sometimes means ending up in a traffic jam.
Grand Rapids group lobbies for Google High Speed Network Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:13PMOne town has changed its name to make it happen. In another the mayor has promised to name each first born child after internet giant Google. It's all part of an effort to win the company's favor and a super-fast fiber optic network. While the city of while Grand Rapids hasn't come up with any gimmicks there is a big push going on to compete.
Scientists track variant of gene-regulating protein in embryonic stem cells Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:10PM(PhysOrg.com) -- The path to fully developed cells from embryonic stem cells requires that the right genes are turned on and off at the right times. New research from Rockefeller University shows that tiny variations between gene-regulating histone proteins play an important role in determining how and when genes are read. The finding shows that each region of the genome may be even more ...
Bing gains US search market share for ninth straight month Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:40PMMicrosoft's new Internet search engine Bing slightly increased its share of the US search market in February, the ninth straight month of modest gains, online tracking firm comScore said Wednesday.
Longmont: Google us | By Rachel Carter © 2010 Longmont Times-Call Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMLONGMONT – Google is looking for a handful of cities around the nation where the company would build and test ultra-high-speed broadband networks.
Examples of use and misuse of English language Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:40AMI do not profess to be an expert in grammar, but there are some mistakes that I never fail to notice, that repeatedly bother me. I cringe when someone says, “I should have went to the game” instead of “gone to the game,” or “me and my brother” instead of “my brother and I.”
Review: Dell UltraSharp U2711 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:57PMContinuing its IPS assault on the monitor space, Dell outs a 27-inch, 2560x1440 wunderkind, with all the expected trappings to boot.
USB 3.0: The New Speed Limit Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:05PMHave you spent too much time waiting for large files to crawl between a computer and an external hard drive? Don't fret -- USB 3.0 has arrived.
Local effort puts Aspen on Google radar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:38AMASPEN - Aspen-area residents are among Internet users across the country who are campaigning to entice Google to test a high-speed broadband network in their community. The Internet search engine giant has announced its intention to offer ultra-speedy access to at least 50,000 people and up to 500,000 people in one or more trial locations. Interested citizens and municipalities are asked to ...
Community embraces Google experiment Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:03AMGoogle is opening its doors to a new market - ultra-high-speed broadband - and the city of Davis has made an official entry in the running to become a test ground for its fiber optic experiment.
Review: Dell SX2210T Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMWe're still not convinced touchscreen monitors plugged into desktops without dedicated software is a good idea, and the SX2210t does nothing to change this. Combined with the heaviness of the stand and the cost, unless you absolutely have a hankering for touch, we'd suggest a normal monitor instead.
Palm Bay wants to be Google fiber optic test site Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:22AMPALM BAY — Palm Bay hopes to grab a spot in a test program touted to deliver Internet at speeds 100 times faster than those found in many U.S. homes.
Innovation Tips For Tough Times Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:03AMHint: Innovation isn't just for products.
USB 3.0 offers faster data transfer, more power Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:11AMHave you spent too much time waiting for large files to crawl between a computer and an external hard drive? Don't fret -- USB 3.0 has arrived . Not only can it move data faster and provide more power, but it's compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Palm Bay seeks Google project to boost Internet speed Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:28PMPALM BAY — Palm Bay hopes to grab a spot in a test program touted to deliver Internet at speeds 100 times faster than those found in many U.S. homes.
Geist - Walkthrough Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:24PMGeist (GCN) Geist, Gamecube
Review: Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:48PMThe stylish XL2370 impresses with its contrast ratio, thin screen and comparatively low power requirements. The price really stings though thanks to the LED backlight, and it's definitely not for colour professionals, but gamers are sure to like it a lot.
Toyota's Woes Raise Questions About Auto Electronics Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:59PMCould software, or faulty logic design, be at the root of runaway acceleration problems plaguing Toyota automobiles?
Shaw to Test Own Gigabit-Per-Second Broadband Service Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:19PMCanadian cable and broadband company sets fiber-to-home test for...
USB 3.0: The new speed limit Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:12PMComputerworld - Have you spent too much time waiting for large files to crawl between a computer and an external hard drive? Don't fret -- USB 3.0 has arrived. Not only can it move data faster and provide more power, but it's compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
Bianchi Methanol SL 9500 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:21AMStylish Italian performer
Intel to introduce faster Atom chip Monday Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:08PMThe N470 chip, a faster version of the "Pine Trail" processor for Netbooks, will be identical to the current 1.66GHz N450 but get bumped to a speed of 1.83GHz.
Virgin Media to offer 100Mbps broadband Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:23AMVirgin Media plans to roll out a broadband service up of to 100 megabits per second to consumers in the U.K. by the end of 2010.
ARRIS Completes Testing of Digital Ad Splicing with Industry Leading Ad System Vendors Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:30AMARRIS announced today that it has successfully completed interoperability testing for the EGT VIPrâ¢ Ad Splicing solution with its ConvergeMediaâ¢ SkyVision digital advertising system, as well as with other industry leading ad system suppliers.
Review: EZQuest Thunder RAID eSATA/USB 2.0 Portable System Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:24AMThe Thunder RAID eSATA/USB 2.0 Portable System is great for multi-stream video playback.
Genesis Core 20 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:21AMWell designed all-rounder
American Birkebeiner Wax Recommendation from Boulder Nordic Sport Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:17PMWeather forecast from the National Weather Service: Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. North wind around 5 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 10 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind [...]
Virgin to launch 100Mbits/sec broadband Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:10AMVirgin Media has announced it is to begin the rollout of a 100Mbits/sec broadband service by the end of 2010. The internet service provider (ISP) has not yet announced who will get the service first but it planned to choose a number of regions to start with and expects to finish the rollout by the end of 2011.
InfoWorld review: Dell PowerConnect 8024F hits 10G paydirt Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:30AMAh, the rarified air of 10G switching, very fast, very expensive, very exclusive -- until now. Dell has unveiled a 24-port 10G switch that, priced at $10,088, comes in at around $416 per SFP+ port. Now that's cheap.
Ever Wonder "What Can You Do With 4G?" Find Out in New Marketing Campaign From Sprint Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMOVERLAND PARK, Kan.----If your 3G wireless connection were up to 10 times faster than it is today, what would you do? What could you do? In a new marketing campaign, Sprint asks people to stretch their minds and consider the possibilities of turbo-charged wireless – aka 4G.
Cablevision Systems Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:19AMBETHPAGE, N.Y.----Cablevision Systems Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
City wants to be Googled Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:08AMCity of Santa Clarita officials and business leaders are salivating at the chance to become Google's latest guinea pig.
Virgin Media to roll out 100 Mbps service this year Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:19AM(Telecompaper) UK cable operator Virgin Media will begin rolling out 100 Mbps broadband service by the end of the year, double its current top speed of 50Mbps. Virgin claims the speeds will go 24 times faster than the average speed provided by other ISPs. The company will also extend its 200 Mbps pilot to Coventry where it will seek to recruit hundreds of customers to test the new internet speed ...
Virgin Media to Launch Flagship 100Mb Broadband Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:01AMLONDON----Virgin Media, the UK’s leading internet service provider, today announced it would begin the roll-out of a 100Mb broadband service, the fastest available commercial product in the UK, by the end of 2010.
Hori Real Arcade Pro V3-SA Review Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:30PMWe test out the PS3 exclusive import-only arcade stick.
By Pepe Escobar Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:34PMPYONGYANG - It's a cold, crisp, sunny morning in the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and there could not be a more important game in town. Billboards bearing the numbers "2.16 [February 16]" - usually decorated with huge red flowers - are all over the place.
How Much Bandwidth is Enough? Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:25PMHow much bandwidth does a business need? As the FCC considers a national broadband plan, it's an important question. Do we really need the gigabit broadband that Google is planning to experiment with, or are the speeds already commonly available fast enough?
Your Camera and Your Phone Want Snappy Speeds; Your Video Games Want to Join Your Computer in a Race to the Internet! Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMOVERLAND PARK, Kan.----Improved mobile Internet access is coming soon to millions more Americans, with plans announced today by Sprint to bring 4G to several additional markets across the country in 2010.
The Washington Post Company Reports 2009 and Fourth Quarter... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:12PMWPO today reported net income of $91.2 million ($9.78 per share) for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2010, up from $65.8 million ($6.87 per share) for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. Net ...
UPDATE: Man Hit and Killed by Train Identified Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:22PMAn 84-year-old man is dead after being hit by a train in St. Albans.
Multi-functional printers not always the cheapest option Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:19PMBerlin - A lot of the printers on the market now offer not only printing functions but also copying, scanning and even faxing options, making it almost unthinkable not to set up a home office without one. However, because of the wide range of equipme...
Bruce Martin: Danica set for more on-the-job traiing at Calif. Nationwide event Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:09AMFONTANA, Calif. -- Track president Gillian Zucker likes to bill this weekend as "NASCAR's trip to Hollywood," but there isn't anything Hollywood about Auto Club Speedway, which sits amidst the decaying remains of the old Kaiser Steel Mill. This place is about as earthy as it gets, with the race track built upon a remediated site of toxic waste from when the Inland Empire factories belched out ...
Crucial set to launch C300: "world's fastest SSD drive" Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:01PMCrucial is a brand well known amongst Mac aficionados. Typically the Crucial online store is the first place many people look to when upgrading their memory in their Macs.
Quarry plans affect heritage area Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:32AMMount Elephant, a dormant volcano near Derrinallum in western Victoria, is a world-class geological feature.
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ALL NEW U.S. PREMIERE SEASON OF TOP GEAR SHIFTS INTO ACTION IN MARCH Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:41PMSeason 14 launches Monday, March 15 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.