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CNN - No Easy Fix For America's Broadband Problems Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:11AMThe United States Has Big Problems With Broadband Access, Speed And Cost, But The Federal Communications Commission's Solutions May Be Too Weak To Have Any Lasting Impact.
Narrative Journalism: Ride the River, Scan the Banks Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:50AMChip Scanlan, Poynter's Reporting, Writing & Editing Group Leader, made this speech earlier this month at the Boston University conference, "Aboard the Narrative Train III."
Ambitious plan seeks to make US a broadband leader Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:12AMWASHINGTON (AFP) - US regulators have unveiled details of an ambitious plan designed to vault the United States into the ranks of world leaders in high-speed Internet access over the next decade.
FCC wants more broadband Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:48AMAgency proposes major expansion of high-speed Internet connections.
ACROSS the BIG SKY Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:08AMHELENA — The Department of Commerce says it wants Montanans to help test the speed of the state's broadband Internet infrastructure.
FCC: Get broadband to everyone Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:56AMWASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission yesterday announced its plan to bring broadband Internet connections to every home and business in America, part of an ambitious multibillion-dollar attempt to create a new digital infrastructure for the nation's economy. The national broadband plan outlines dozens of policy recommendations aimed at raising the percentage of ...
FCC plan would greatly expand broadband Internet connections Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 12:14AMThe Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday its long-awaited plan to bring broadband Internet connections to every home and business in the United States, part of an ambitious, multibillion-dollar attempt to create a new digital infrastructure for the nation's economy.
Towns plan plea for Google ﬁber-optics Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:59PMBut Chapel Hill, Carrboro and UNC may not be resorting to those tactics to supplement their application for Google’s experimental fiber-optic cable offer.
Plan seeks to make US a broadband leader Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:17PMWASHINGTON—US regulators on Monday unveiled details of a plan designed to vault the United States into the ranks of world leaders in high-speed Internet access over the next decade.
FX Morning update - US dollar pulls back from its recent lows in Asia Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:29AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Speculation has continued over the weekend about the creation of some sort of bail-out package for Greece as euro zone states struggle to put together measures that won’t break EU rules about bailing out member states.
Selling a car the iPod way Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:38PMChevy is hoping to tap into the same sentiments that spark gadget fandom with its new Volt electric car. But is the crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival the right audience?
Fare hikes and service cuts Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:35AMFrom coast to coast, mass transit is under attack. Decreased ridership due to the economy and reduced state subsidies are leading to cuts in service and fare increases.
Cities get silly to win Google's superfast broadband test Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:20PMThey're swilling Google-tinis in Sarasota, and vowing to Google-ize the names of their firstborn children up in Duluth.
Oakland Raiders Team Report Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:21AMThe Raiders are of the belief that the most physical of runners has hit the wall.
FCC Wants You to Test Your Broadband Speeds Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe FCC posts some tools to help you test your broadband speed. The crowdsourcing effort is an attempt to assemble data that the telecoms don't want to share with the feds.
Area making pitch to woo Google for project Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:01PMA capacity crowd filled the City-County Chambers in Lenoir on Thursday night in an effort to learn more and bolster support for a potentially transformational Internet project by Google.
Moneyline Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:21PMA quick read on business news for March 12, 2010
Best Winter Games ever? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:55PMJames Pearce on why Vancouver was so special
AT&T's field trial of 100-gigabit Ethernet a success Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:44PMWireless and cable provider AT&T earlier this week announced it has completed successful field trials of its 100-gigabit backbone network technology. The provider used the new Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System for its tests along with matching modules on the client side and artificial traffic generators to simulate conditions. The test was performed over a 560-mile stretch between Louisiana and ...
FCC Launches App To Help Collect Broadband Data Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:27PMThe Consumer Broadband Test app will be available on the iPhone and Android...
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