Pakistan lifts Facebook ban after site removes page deemed offensive to Muslims

Pakistan lifts Facebook ban
LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistan lifted a ban on Facebook on Monday after officials from the social networking site apologized for a page deemed offensive to Muslims and removed its contents, a top information technology official said.

The move came almost two weeks after Pakistan imposed the ban amid anger over a page that [..] Read the original article: here.

Musharraf says 200000 ‘Facebook fans’ urging him to return to save Pak

LONDON – Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, who is vying to stage a comeback on the country’s political stage for quite some time now, has said that he has a huge fan following on the popular networking site-Facebook, which is consistently urging him to return to … Read more >>>.

President Patil calls for greater market access for Indian goods in Chinese market

SHANGHAI – President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who is on a visit to China, said on Sunday that unless market access for Indian pharmaceutical, engineering and information technology companies improves, trade relations between India and China, which is under strain at present, would continue to worsen.

During her … Read this article on Gaea Times at : President Patil calls for greater market access for Indian goods in Chinese market.

Pakistani court lifts ban on Facebook after site removes page deemed offensive to Muslims

Pakistani court lifts ban on Facebook
LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistani court lifted a ban on Facebook on Monday after officials from the social networking site apologized for a page deemed offensive to Muslims and removed its contents, said a top information technology official.
The Lahore High Court imposed the ban almost two weeks ago … Read : Pakistani court lifts ban on Facebook after site removes page deemed offensive to Muslims.

3 Effective MySQL Performance Optimization Tips for MyISAM Storage Engine (Optimizes WordPress performance too)

The first two tips should be used for heavily loaded MySQL databases using MyISAM storage engine. They are simple configuration options which can relieve your system to a significant extent. The third can be used for MyISAM or InnoDB but is likely to benefit MyISAM data storage more than InnoDB as per reports …. Original article  : 3 Effective MySQL Performance Optimization Tips for MyISAM Storage Engine (Optimizes WordPress performance too).

Cheapest Performance Improvement Tip for Heavily Used File Systems (High IO Wait) / Heavily Loaded MySQL Database / Over worked WordPress

I am sure you have heard a lot of theoretical discussions on what is the best file systems to use, which IO scheduler and which storage device – ATA (obsolete), SATA, SAS, SSD etc. Today I will talk about my personal experience.
My production server was having wait times in excess of 50% (average). …. Source article  : Cheapest Performance Improvement Tip for Heavily Used File Systems (High IO Wait) / Heavily Loaded MySQL Database / Over worked WordPress.

$7 trillion of US economy rides on precise measures, so a little off-kilter costs bigtime

A tad over? Under? Inaccurate scales can be costly

AUGUSTA, Maine – A cover illustration from an old “Saturday Evening Post” shows a shopkeeper and woman standing on each side of a butcher-shop scale that holds a chicken. His finger pushes down on one end to add a bit of weight, while she pokes a finger …. Original article  : $7 trillion of US economy rides on precise measures, so a little off-kilter costs bigtime.

4G must be better than 3G, right? Actually the hype will outstrip real advantages for a while

4G wireless: It’s fast, but outstripped by hype
NEW YORK – Cell phone companies are about to barrage consumers with advertising for the next advance in wireless network technology: “4G” access. The companies are promising faster speeds and the thrill of being the first on the block to use a new acronym.
But there’s less …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 4G must be better than 3G, right? Actually the hype will outstrip real advantages for a while.

So Africa to Plan Porn Ban on Net and Mobile

South African Govt is planning to ban digitally distributed pornography. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs has asked the Law Commission whether a change is possible. He also had talks with the Justice Alliance for South Africa (JASA),?? who has written its own draft bill on the issue. Internet security expert ruled out the fact … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : So Africa to Plan Porn Ban on Net and Mobile.

Following Pak, Bangladesh ‘blocks Facebook’ over political cartoons

DHAKA – Close on the heels of Pakistan blocking access to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, Bangladesh has blocked access to Facebook after satirical images of the Prophet Muhammad and the country’s leaders were uploaded.

Government officials termed the ban as temporary and said access to the site would be restored once the images …. Source article  : Following Pak, Bangladesh ‘blocks Facebook’ over political cartoons.

Russia seeks EU’s help with visa-free travel, foreign investment at a summit Monday

Russia seeks EU’s help with visas, technology

MOSCOW – Russia will press the European Union to scrap visas for its citizens and seek the EU’s help in modernizing its economy at a two-day summit beginning Monday.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is hosting top EU officials for talks in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. The European Union is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Russia seeks EU’s help with visa-free travel, foreign investment at a summit Monday.

China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead

China supercomputer named world’s second-fastest

BEIJING – A Chinese supercomputer has been ranked the world’s second-fastest machine in a list issued by U.S. and European researchers, highlighting China’s ambitions to become a global technology center.
The Nebulae system at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen in southern China came in behind the U.S. Department of Energy’s Jaguar … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China supercomputer named second-fastest in global list; United States holds overall lead.

Aid or undue influence? Cuba sends Venezuela experts to train military, work on security

Cuba trains Venezuela in military, communications

CARACAS, Venezuela – It’s no longer just doctors, nurses and teachers. Cuba now sends Venezuela troops to train its military, and computer experts to work on its passport and identification-card systems.
Critics fear that what is portrayed by both countries as a friendship committed to countering U.S. influence in the region … Read more »»».

Apple says iPad sales top 2 million since April 3 launch

Apple: iPad sales top 2 million since launch
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple Inc. said Monday that iPad sales have topped 2 million since its launch almost two months ago.
The Cupertino, Calif., company began selling the iPad on Friday in Asia and Europe. The iPad launched April 3 in the United States April 3.
The company …. Original source  : Apple says iPad sales top 2 million since April 3 launch.

Six Tips To Ensure Privacy on Facebook and Other social networks

Facebook has just won its court battle in Pakistan and reaffirmed its restoration in the country. The privacy issue continues to besiege the social networking ace. However, for all those Facebook-buffs who are in no mood to celebrate Quit Facebook Day, you can better tighten your privacy. A week ago, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckberg, … Original article on : Six Tips To Ensure Privacy on Facebook and Other social networks.

GMP Diecast Launches New Models

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Vintage car lovers will be delighted as GMP Diecast announces it’s latest replica models for the year 2010. Among all others in the list of the vintage cars, the 1965 navy blue Corvette graces the list of the cars all the way from the top. GMP Diecast which happens to be a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : GMP Diecast Launches New Models.

Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer to compete against Apple’s iPad

Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled Monday a portable tablet computer that runs on Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, joining a slew of manufacturers trying to tap demand for the sleek devices following Apple’s launch of the iPad.
AsusTek is among several Taiwanese computer … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Taiwan’s AsusTek unveils tablet computer to compete against Apple’s iPad.

AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers

AT&T caps phone data usage with new wireless plans
NEW YORK – In time for the widely expected launch of a new iPhone model, carrier AT&T Inc. is pulling in the reins on data usage by its customers with smart phones and iPads.
The sole U.S. carrier of the iPhone is introducing two new data …. Original source  : AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the idea for iPad came before the iPhone

Jobs says iPad idea came before iPhone
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs shared a secret with his audience at a technology conference outside Los Angeles Tuesday: The idea for the iPad came before the iPhone.
The idea to ditch the keyboard for what Jobs calls a multi-touch display came about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount

Ametek acquires maker of medical device components

PAOLI, Pa. – Ametek Inc., which makes electric motors, battery chargers and products for aerospace, defense and other industries, said Tuesday it has acquired privately held Technical Services for Electronics for an undisclosed amount.
TSE, which is based in Arlington, Minn., makes engineered interconnect solutions for the medical device industry. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount.

Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter

Software trade group spent $130,000 to lobby in 1Q

WASHINGTON – The Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on patent-law reform, copyright protections and other intellectual property matters, among other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That’s up from $110,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 … Read : Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter.

Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS

Summary Box: Military GPS glitch
THE PROBLEM: As many as 10,000 U.S. military GPS receivers couldn’t lock on to satellite signals after a software change in January.

THE SOLUTION: The Air Force and a private contractor developed a temporary solution and are distributing a permanent fix.
BIG PICTURE: The military has more than 800,000 GPS receivers in weapons, … Read more : Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs in services unit
NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s largest information-technology company, plans to lay off about 9,000 employees as it tries to cut costs in its back-office computing centers and deepens its use of software, rather than people, to do some of the work that those hubs … Read : HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs.

Dow Jones is on top after court agrees Ablaise patent for Web personalization is invalid

Appeals court sides with Dow Jones in patent spat

NEW YORK – News Corp.’s Dow Jones and Co. said Tuesday that a federal appeals court has put an end to a 4-year-old patent scuffle with Ablaise Ltd.
Ablaise threatened to sue Dow Jones in 2006 over technology for personalizing content on websites. Dow Jones filed a suit … Read more >>.

Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs

Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs

THE CUTS: Hewlett-Packard Co. is laying off about 9,000 people, roughly 3 percent of its global work force. The cuts are coming in the unit that provides technology services to other businesses. HP plans to replace two-thirds of those jobs with sales and other staff.
THE IMPETUS: HP is counting …. Source  : Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs.

Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds

FCC plans study to measure broadband speeds

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission wants to find out whether broadband providers are delivering Internet connections that are as fast as advertised.
The FCC is seeking 10,000 volunteers to take part in a study of residential broadband speeds. Specialized equipment will be installed in homes across the country to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds.

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million
SEATTLE – Shares of Apple Inc. jumped Tuesday after the company said iPads sales topped 2 million since the tablet computer launched almost two months ago.
THE SPARK: Apple gave the iPad sales update on Monday, after it started shipping iPads to nine new countries over …. Read the original article  : Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations.

GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount

GSI Commerce acquires ad tech company FetchBack

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Retail website operator GSI Commerce Inc. said Tuesday it has acquired FetchBack Inc., an online advertising company that helps marketers send targeted ads to people after they have left a website.
GSI said buying the “retargeting” company helps expand its own marketing services.
The purchase price …. Original source  : GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount.

CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher

CDC Software earnings outlook misses forecast

ATLANTA – Business software maker CDC Software Corp. indicated Tuesday that earnings in 2010 and 2011 would be lower than what Wall Street was expecting, but revenue would be higher.
CDC Software said it expects to earn $1.15 to $1.25 per share in 2010, excluding certain items, on adjusted revenue of …. Read the original article  : CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher.

CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million

CA CEO compensation valued at $3.7M in fiscal 2010

NEW YORK – William McCracken, the new CEO of information technology company CA Technologies, was awarded compensation valued at nearly $3.7 million in fiscal 2010, according to an Associated Press calculation.
McCracken was hired as the company’s CEO in January, replacing John Swainson, who retired. McCracken, who also …. Source article  : CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million.

Attention 16-year-olds: Mass. RMV adds ability to schedule road tests online, instead of phone

Mass. RMV adds online scheduling of road tests
BOSTON – The Internet generation is about to get something it may value more than Facebook or instant-messaging: the ability to schedule driver’s license road tests online.
Until Tuesday, 16?? year olds had to call a Registry of Motor Vehicles hot line to schedule the test, which …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators

Like every other Operating System Linux not free from security issues. These issues can be anticipated and averted only with suitable preventive steps. However, sticking to the buttoned-down techniques for securing the Linux systems such as locking the network, minimizing risk by locking down the system and restricting the access to only a few …. Source  : Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators.

Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary

Orascom: Algeria ready to discuss Djezzy sale

CAIRO – Egyptian mobile phone giant Orascom Telecom said Tuesday the Algerian government was ready to begin negotiating a possible purchase of Orascom’s subsidiary in the North African nation.
The news signaled there was little chance that Djezzy, which generated the most revenue for Orascom last year, would be part …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it creates automated data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs; see $1B in charges
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut about 9,000 jobs and take $1 billion in charges over three years as it creates fully automated commercial data centers.
The Palo Alto, Calif. technology company said it will invest $1 billion in [..] Read the original article: here.

Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show

Taiwan firms display e-readers at computer show
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese electronics firms displayed a slew of e-readers at an industry show Tuesday, with one maker unveiling a lightweight model that can display a full magazine page in color.
The color model – developed by Delta Electronics Inc. and expected to go on sale …. Source  : Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show.

AT&T Drops Unlimited Data Plans for iPhone follows Steve Jobs Multi-Carrier Plans

Apple iPhone’s sole carrier AT&T has announced new data plans that has created much clatter among the existing and future iPhone customers. The announcements comes a day after Apple CEO Steve Jobs at D8 stopped short of divulging their palns for a more advantageous multi-carrier option. The largest providers of mobile telephony service in …. Original article  : AT&T Drops Unlimited Data Plans for iPhone follows Steve Jobs Multi-Carrier Plans.

State Department official urges US diplomats to promote foreign policy via social media

Official points to social media as diplomatic tool
WASHINGTON – Teenagers clicked away on their cell phones in a bustling Iranian marketplace. Ignoring the cold, they exchanged information about parties, dates and potential bandmates with strangers, using Bluetooth technology.
It is this type of simple adaptation of social networking that is key to U.S. public … Read more »»».

George W. Bush starts Facebooking

WASHINGTON – Former American President George W. Bush has joined Facebook, going live with an official page.

Bush’s spokesman David Sherzer said that it was an appropriate way of keeping in touch with fans.

“Our office hears from citizens all the time: ‘How’s President Bush? What’s he up to? Please tell him thank you for his service’,” …. Source  : George W. Bush starts Facebooking.

IndyCar Series broadens scope of engines, will allow more manufacturers for 2012 season

IndyCar announces new engine strategy
The IndyCar Series is drastically changing its engine strategy, opening up the process to a variety of manufacturers and configurations for the 2012 season.

The new platform calls for the ethanol-fueled engines to be up to six cylinders, allow turbocharging and produce between 550 and 700 horsepower, depending on the type of …. Source article  : IndyCar Series broadens scope of engines, will allow more manufacturers for 2012 season.

The details on AT&T’s 2 new smart phone data plans

AT&T’s new smart phone data plans
Starting Monday, AT&T Inc. is phasing out its offering of unlimited wireless data for $30 per month. If you’re a current customer you can keep that plan. If you’re a new one you need to pick one of two new plans:
- A plan called DataPlus will provide 200 [..] Read the original article: here.

Michael Jordan to help develop, lands on cover of upcoming basketball video game ‘NBA 2K11???

Take-Two lands Michael Jordan for NBA video game

NEW YORK – Basketball superstar Michael Jordan will help develop the upcoming “NBA 2K11″ video game and will be on its cover.
That’s a departure from a typical cover deal with athletes, according to Jason Argent, vice president of marketing at Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s 2K Sports, which is …. Read the original article  : here.

There’s a cap for that: AT&T will limit data consumption for new smart phone users

For new AT&T users, no more ‘all you can eat’ data
NEW YORK – Just in time for the release of a new iPhone, AT&T will stop letting new customers sign up for its unlimited Internet data plan for smart phones and iPads and charge more for users who hog the most bandwidth.
AT&T hopes …. Source article  : There’s a cap for that: AT&T will limit data consumption for new smart phone users.

Keynote taps investment banking executive as new finance chief

Keynote names new finance chief
SAN MATEO, Calif. – Keynote Systems Inc. named an executive from GCA Savvian Advisors, an investment bank, as the company’s next chief financial office on Wednesday.

Curtis H. Smith, who is 45 and headed GCA’s software division, will replace Andrew Hamer, who resigned Tuesday.
Keynote, a provider of software and equipment for measuring …. Read the original article  : Keynote taps investment banking executive as new finance chief.

Jewel uses boardroom videoconference technology for high-definition video concert

Jewel taps technology in pre-release video concert

LOS ANGELES – Album release parties were once a way to generate buzz and boost sales of new music. These days, they may be one of the few moneymaking opportunities left for the music business.
Jewel is selling tickets to a live video relay of a performance scheduled for Monday …. Source article  : Jewel uses boardroom videoconference technology for high-definition video concert.

Despite declining share of profits and threats from cable, TV networks bet more on programs

Network spending shows why free TV isn’t dead yet

LOS ANGELES – If you looked at the finances of the broadcast TV networks, you might not be optimistic about the future of free TV.
Each year, ABC, NBC and Fox contribute a smaller share of the profits reaped by their parent companies. Meanwhile cable channels boost viewership …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Despite declining share of profits and threats from cable, TV networks bet more on programs.

Steve Jobs on D8 floor: Roundup

The opening day at All Things Digital Conference, D8?? had some scintillating moments with Apple CEO Steve Jobs on the floor interviewed by Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher of Wall Street Journal. The tech-legend shared a part of his philosophy and loads of unanticipated information. There were overt discussions about Apple’s products, its market … Original article on : Steve Jobs on D8 floor: Roundup.

Yahoo urging e-mail users to peruse privacy settings as it tries to promote more sharing

Yahoo faces privacy test with new e-mail features
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. is hoping to turn on a new sharing option in its popular e-mail service without shocking users who prize their privacy.
That’s why the Internet company is advising its 280 million e-mail accountholders to review their privacy settings along with their … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo urging e-mail users to peruse privacy settings as it tries to promote more sharing.

Steve Jobs calls out Adobe Flash and Google at D8 Day

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com) — At the opening day of D8 conference on June 1, Apple CEO Steve Jobs made one thing clear that Apple is not going to start war against its opposition. A long discussion that was much on Adobe Flash, prototype iPhone 4G and Google, quenched the thirst of the audience as they …. Source article  : Steve Jobs calls out Adobe Flash and Google at D8 Day.

Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast, citing income from royalties

Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Tessera Technologies Inc. raised its second-quarter revenue estimate Wednesday, saying income from royalties has been higher than expected.
Tessera, which licenses miniaturization technology for electronic devices, said it now expects revenue of $74 million to $75 million. That’s up from a previous forecast of $67 million to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tessera Technologies raises 2Q revenue forecast, citing income from royalties.

Foxconn, maker of iPad and other gadgets, raises pay 30 pct following suicides at China plants

Foxconn raises worker pay by 30 pct after suicides
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group, shaken by a spate of suicides at its China plants, said Wednesday it is raising the pay of workers by 30 percent, a greater increase than first planned.
The company, which makes iPhones, iPads and other electronic gadgets, said … Read : Foxconn, maker of iPad and other gadgets, raises pay 30 pct following suicides at China plants.

Teen Bill Gates was problem child for mum, says dad

NEW YORK – A teenage Bill Gates was such a problem child that he and his parents had to go through family therapy for two years, the Microsoft founder’s dad has revealed.

“Things obviously worked themselves out,” the New York Daily News quoted Gates Sr., 84, as telling the crowd in …. Source  : Teen Bill Gates was problem child for mum, says dad.

United Airlines to use fuel-saving techniques on 2 Saturday flights between US and Europe

United Airlines plans fuel-saving flight
MINNEAPOLIS – United Airlines plans to demonstrate new fuel-saving methods on two flights between the U.S. and Europe on Saturday.

The airline says it expects to save about 940 gallons of fuel, about 3 percent of the fuel it would usually burn, on the flights. The testing includes a trip from Frankfurt … Read : United Airlines to use fuel-saving techniques on 2 Saturday flights between US and Europe.

Vilsack: New USDA investments in broadband, small businesses should help small town America

Vilsack: USDA investment should help rural America

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday that crop subsidies aren’t going to be enough to help revitalize rural economies and he expects the federal government to do to more to help small town America.
Vilsack laid out the Obama Administration’s plans at a summit on the rural …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Google-owned DoubleClick buys online ad technology startup Invite Media for undisclosed sum

Google-owned DoubleClick buys ad tech startup
SAN FRANCISCO – DoubleClick Inc., an Internet ad service owned by Google Inc., said Thursday that it bought online ad technology startup Invite Media.
Invite Media, which is based in New York and Philadelphia, makes tools to help marketers bid on online advertising space.
Financial terms of the acquisition were …. Original source  : Google-owned DoubleClick buys online ad technology startup Invite Media for undisclosed sum.

Whirlpool, American Capital, Riverbed Technology among big market movers Thursday

Whirlpool, American Capital among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE:
Whirlpool Corp., down $2.25 at $101.29
Whirlpool’s Maytag unit is recalling about 1.7 million dishwashers after reports of electrical failures that led to fires and damage.
J.C. Penney Co., down 7 cents … Read more >>.

Business software maker Deltek makes $72 million bid for European rival Maconomy

Software maker Deltek makes bid for Maconomy

HERNDON, Va. – Deltek Inc., which makes business software for tracking expenses, performance and other functions, said Thursday it had made an offer to buy its Danish rival Maconomy for about $72 million.
Herndon-based Deltek said it is launching a tender offer for Maconomy’s shares at about $3.39 each. That …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Business software maker Deltek makes $72 million bid for European rival Maconomy.

Yahoo promotes veteran engineer Raymie Stata to role of chief technology officer

Yahoo names new chief technology officer
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo has promoted one its top engineers, Raymie Stata, to the role of chief technology officer.
The Internet company announced Stata’s promotion Thursday, which marked Aristotle Balogh’s final day in charge of Yahoo’s technology department. Balogh told Yahoo in early April that he intended to leave … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yahoo promotes veteran engineer Raymie Stata to role of chief technology officer.

Blair Underwood hopes to add e-book star to list of accomplishments with appearance on Vook

Blair Underwood aspires to book stardom
NEW YORK – After conquering film and television, Blair Underwood hopes to make it big in books. But he’s not looking to write them.
Instead, his latest project has the actor starring in a series of scenes for a new digital book technology called Vook. Kind of like a … Read more »».

Summary Box: Media companies drawing early benefits from iPad apps

Summary Box: Media companies encouraged by iPad

PRIME SPACE: Ads in newspaper and magazine applications on the iPad are going for up to five times as much money as what similar advertising costs on regular websites.
WHAT IT MEANS: This suggests the iPad could give publishers a meaningful way to make money online.
EARLY INFORMATION: For now, tablet … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Media companies drawing early benefits from iPad apps.

Texting ban, legal raffles among SC bills likely dead as the end of session nears

Texting ban among SC bills likely dead this year

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina efforts to ban texting while driving, legalize charity raffles, and yank driving privileges from teen dropouts are among bills likely dead for the year as the legislative session drew to a close Thursday.
Nearly every bill that wasn’t headed to the governor by …. Source  : Texting ban, legal raffles among SC bills likely dead as the end of session nears.

Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet, company that helps businesses handle govt. regulations

Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet
NEW YORK – Thomson Reuters Corp. said Thursday it is buying Complinet Ltd., a company that provides information and software designed to help businesses adapt to new government regulations.

The acquisition comes as companies in the financial industry – a core set of customers for Thomson Reuters – face increased government scrutiny …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Thomson Reuters to acquire Complinet, company that helps businesses handle govt. regulations.

German minister: Facebook still not doing enough to protect data, will leave network

German minister: Facebook not good enough on data
BERLIN – Facebook still isn’t doing enough to protect users’ data, Germany’s consumer protection minister said Thursday, adding that she plans to give up her account.
The minister, Ilse Aigner, first raised concerns about Facebook two months ago, urging the network to upgrade its privacy settings.
Last … Read : German minister: Facebook still not doing enough to protect data, will leave network.

Stocks rise on signs of improvement in domestic economy; initial jobless claims fall

Stocks rise in early trading on signs of growth

NEW YORK – Signs of domestic growth are sending stocks higher.
Major indexes are up but off their best levels of the day Thursday after new data showed that the service sector continues to expand and that factory orders rose in April.
However, both reports, like other data on …. Read the original article  : Stocks rise on signs of improvement in domestic economy; initial jobless claims fall.

LG Announces Town GT350 for on-the-go Social Networking Experience

LG introduces the latest model for its Town series of smartphones – GT350. The phone has been customized to offer one of the best social networking experiences on mobile phone ever. With features especially designed for instant access to social networking sites, Town GT350 makes it effortless and enjoyable to use Twitter and Facebook. … Read more >>.

Chip maker Xilinx to raise $520 million in convertible bond sale; plans to buy back shares

Xilinx to raise $520 million in bond sale
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Chip maker Xilinx Inc. said Thursday it plans to sell institutional investors $520 million in bonds that will be convertible into common stock under certain conditions.

The company said it will use most of the proceeds from the seven-year notes due in June 2017 to …. Source article  : Chip maker Xilinx to raise $520 million in convertible bond sale; plans to buy back shares.

Friend the world: US diplomats urged to reach out globally via Facebook, Twitter

Friend the world: Diplomats tap into social media
WASHINGTON – Teenagers clicked away on their cell phones in a bustling Iranian marketplace. Ignoring the cold, they exchanged information about parties, dates and potential bandmates with strangers, using Bluetooth technology.
It is this type of simple adaptation of social networking that is key to U.S. public … Read more >>.

New Lexus Sports Car LFA in Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT (GaeaTimes.com) — Lexus presented an awesome sports car called Lexus LFA at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last week. Following the revelation of the marvelous car a buzz started doing the rounds that Lexus is entering into the sports car business arena.
Read the full article at Gadgetophilia.com.
…. Source  : New Lexus Sports Car LFA in Detroit Auto Show.

Hahnemann: ‘Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.’

Hahnemann thinks World Cup ball is bad invention

IRENE, South Africa – Marcus Hahnemann is no fan of the new Adidas ball being used for the World Cup.
“Technology is not everything,” the American goalkeeper said Thursday. “Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.”
Adidas says the Jabulani, its 11th World …. Source article  : Hahnemann: ‘Scientists came up with the atom bomb, doesn’t mean we should have invented it.’.

Potential pickup lines for newly single Al Gore, courtesy Twitter

Washington, June 3 (ANI): Comedian Andy Borowitz has started a rage on Twitter – a new thread of potential pick-up lines dedicated to the newly single Al Gore.

For Gore, who split from wife Tipper recently, there are plenty of people out there ready … Original article on : Potential pickup lines for newly single Al Gore, courtesy Twitter.

Want to talk more? Keep pedaling, says Nokia with a new bike-powered handset

Nokia launches bike-powered handset
HELSINKI – Want to talk more? Keep pedaling, says Nokia.
The world’s largest mobile phone maker on Thursday launched four low-priced handsets and a recharger that can be connected to a bicycle’s dynamo which charges when the wheels turn.
The bicycle charger kit and handsets – some with a standby … Read more »»».

AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean attack on sub came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers

AP Enterprise: Sub attack came near drill
WASHINGTON – The night a torpedo-armed North Korean submarine allegedly sank a South Korean patrol ship, the U.S. and South Korea were engaged in joint anti-submarine warfare exercises just 75 miles away, military officials told The Associated Press.

The blast that sank the Cheonan, the worst South Korean military disaster … Read this article on Gaea Times at : AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean attack on sub came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers.

Nokia C3 Launched In Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Nokia C3 which happens to be the flagship model of the company has been officially launched both in Indonesia and in United Kingdom. Hyped to be the ultimate smart phone Nokia C3 is decked up with the very best of social networking features that includes favorite social networking platforms like Facebook and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nokia C3 Launched In Indonesia.

Apple Revealed HTML/Web Standard

Apple Store faced increasing criticism before for not being more open,?? Apple recently announced that there is a portion of its devices that is totally open:the Web.?? If developers do not like some of the restrictions of Apple store, they can build their new Web Apps. But, the critics think that this is …. Read the original article  : here.

Oracle cutting more Sun jobs; software maker plans new round of post-acquisition layoffs

Oracle cutting more Sun jobs
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp. is cutting more jobs as part of its takeover of slumping computer-server maker Sun Microsystems.
Oracle, the world’s biggest database-software maker, said in a regulatory filing Friday that the new round of cuts would mostly hit employees in Asia and Europe.
It didn’t specify how … Read more »»».

Microsoft shuts down Bing cashback after 2 years, says it didn’t attract enough shoppers

Microsoft shutters Bing shopping rebate program
REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft is shutting down a program that gave online shoppers rebates when they found items through Bing search.
The cashback program started in May 2008. Microsoft Corp. was hoping cashback would help lure more people to its search engine.
But despite its efforts, Microsoft remains a distant …. Source article  : Microsoft shuts down Bing cashback after 2 years, says it didn’t attract enough shoppers.

Summary Box: Apple likely to unveil next-generation iPhone at annual conference

Summary Box: Apple likely to launch new iPhone
THE BUZZ: Apple CEO Steve Jobs is likely to show off a new version of the iPhone during an annual software developers conference that opens Monday in San Francisco.
THE BACKGROUND: Apple won’t say what it plans to unveil, but tech blog Gizmodo published details of an …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Apple likely to unveil next-generation iPhone at annual conference.

Oklahoma City, 4 others to match $1 million grant awarded to private not-for-profit entity

Oklahoma entity receives $1 million grant
OKLAHOMA CITY – The city of Oklahoma City and four other groups will collectively match a $1 million Economic Development Administration Grant that has been awarded to a private, not-for-profit entity.

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber president Roy Williams said Thursday that the grant given to i2E will allow Oklahoma and Oklahoma …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oklahoma City, 4 others to match $1 million grant awarded to private not-for-profit entity.

Video game group spent $1.2M to lobby on issues such as First Amendment, copyright in 1Q

Video game group spent $1.2M lobbying in 1Q
WASHINGTON – The Entertainment Software Association, a trade group for video game companies, spent $1.2 million during the first quarter to lobby on the regulation of video game content, First Amendment protection, copyright enforcement and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report.
This is up 23 … Read more »»».

Nokia spent $150,000 in first quarter to lobby US government on patents and more

Nokia spent $150,000 lobbying in first quarter
WASHINGTON – Nokia Inc., the world’s largest maker of cell phones, spent $150,000 in the first quarter to lobby the U.S. federal government on patents, electronics recycling and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s down from the $170,000 that Nokia spent in the year-ago period, and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia spent $150,000 in first quarter to lobby US government on patents and more.

Adobe Systems spent $50,000 lobbying government on tax credits, cybersecurity in 1st quarter

Adobe spent $50,000 lobbying in 1Q
WASHINGTON – Adobe Systems Inc. spent $50,000 in the first quarter to lobby federal officials on tax credits, cybersecurity, patent reform and other issues, according to a disclosure report.

That was less than the $150,000 it spent in the same period a year earlier. The San Jose, Calif., software company spent …. Original article  : Adobe Systems spent $50,000 lobbying government on tax credits, cybersecurity in 1st quarter.

Motorola spent $850,000 in first quarter to lobby government on taxes, health care

Motorola spent $850,000 lobbying in first quarter
WASHINGTON – Motorola Inc., the maker of cell phones and other telecommunications equipment, spent $850,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on cell phone taxes, health care reform and other issues, according to a disclosure report.
That’s down from the $1.47 million that Motorola spent …. Original article  : Motorola spent $850,000 in first quarter to lobby government on taxes, health care.

A new iPhone is likely on the agenda at Apple event Monday in San Francisco

Apple conference likely to yield new iPhone
SEATTLE – After a series of leaked prototypes, it’s almost a given that Apple Inc. will unveil a new version of the iPhone during its annual software developers conference that opens Monday in San Francisco.
The revelation of a splashy new iPhone would clear up one of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie and Steve Ballmer at D8: Round up

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie was face-to-face with The Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg at D8 on Thursday in a non-appeasing interview. The Microsoft top bosses were on the wrong track almost throughout the interview Walt Mossberg at The All Things Digital Conference.
Major half of their conversation was out …. Source article  : Microsoft’s Ray Ozzie and Steve Ballmer at D8: Round up.

SpaceX Rocket Awaiting Launch

FLORIDA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Falcon 9 Rocket is awaiting its launch from Cape Canaveral. The rocket has been built at a huge cost and if the launch is successful it will be used in the future to take cargo and astronauts to the ISS. It is a venture of SpaceX or Space Exploration Technologies. It …. Source article  : SpaceX Rocket Awaiting Launch.

General Motors puts up $100 million to start its own venture capital firm

GM starts its own venture capital firm
DETROIT – General Motors Co. has set up its own venture capital company with $100 million to invest in companies that are developing new auto-related technology.
The automaker announced the formation of General Motors Ventures LLC in a statement released early Friday, saying it wants to nurture transportation …. Source  : General Motors puts up $100 million to start its own venture capital firm.

Pornography, some other previously blocked websites accessible in China; reasons unclear

Some blocked websites now accessible in China

BEIJING – Some websites, including ones with pornography, that were previously blocked by China’s Internet censors were accessible inside the country Friday, though reasons for the change were unclear.
But China on Friday blocked Web service Foursquare, which lets users alert friends to where they are through their cell phones. … Read more »»».

Steve Ballmer Uncertain Over Microsoft Silverlight Future

A year back we had extensively discussed the features and future of Microsoft Silverlight. Initially, it was anticipated as the hottest technology from the Redmond based company that was most likely to?? transform the future of web and generate a runtime alternative for present day OSs. Microsoft claims Silverlight to be a cross-device, cross-browser, … Original article on : Steve Ballmer Uncertain Over Microsoft Silverlight Future.

Court serves paternity test order to Oz man through Facebook!

SYDNEY – An Australian man, who eluded requests to a paternity test, has finally been served after a court ordered the legal documents be sent through social networking site Facebook.

Federal magistrate, Stewart Brown, who made the order, said the Adelaide case was …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Ugly freaks’ Facebook comment lands Oz politician’s wife in trouble

SYDNEY – Townsville Deputy Mayor David Crisafulli’s wife irked locals of Mackay, Queensland by commenting on their looks on Facebook.

Tegan Crisafulli had written that she found only “ugly people” and “freaks” during a horse-racing event … Read more >>.

Maytag Dishwasher Recall

SAN FRANCISCO (Gaeatimes.com)- Maytag has recalled 1.7 million dishwashers of various models due to a technical glitch that makes it a fire hazard. Maytag which is under Whirlpool Corp. had received 12 complains of fire due to the dishwashers. On of these fires caused great damage, but no injury has been reported. The company recognized … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Maytag Dishwasher Recall.

Aussie sex offender sets up Facebook page looking for relationship

MELBOURNE – An Aussie sex offender, who was recently released from 11 years of detention, is looking for a relationship via Facebook.

The man, aged about 29, spent the last decade on a court-ordered treatment program after he was found … Original source on Gaea Times at : Aussie sex offender sets up Facebook page looking for relationship.

NATO considering military strikes against cyber attackers

WASHINGTON – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is reportedly considering the use of military force against enemies who launch cyber attacks on its member countries.

According to Timesonline, the move comes after a series of Russian-linked hackings against NATO members, and warnings from intelligence services across Europe that computer-launched attacks from China are a mounting … Read : NATO considering military strikes against cyber attackers.

Oracle is Planning More Layoff after Acquisition Of Sun Micro

In order to restructure the cost after the integration with Sun Microsystem, Oracle is planning to downsize more people across Europe and Asia that is going to be more than triple what the company announced earlier. The move emphasizes the challenges that the company facing to turnaround the money losing hardware maker, Sun Microsystem. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oracle is Planning More Layoff after Acquisition Of Sun Micro.

What Apple is Supposed to Unveil at WWDC?

Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference 2010 is going to kick off on Monday. Steve Jobs and the crew are expected to unveil products and services to tempt you. The question may arise what the product is going to be? Here is a quick look of the product.

New iPhone 4G – This is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What Apple is Supposed to Unveil at WWDC?.

After covering monarchs and Pearl Harbor, Advertiser’s end makes Honolulu another 1-paper town

154-year-old Honolulu Advertiser prints last issue

HONOLULU – For more than a century, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Honolulu Advertiser have competed to chronicle Hawaii, from the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the Pearl Harbor attack to statehood and the election of island-born Barack Obama.
That rivalry ends Sunday when the Advertiser, Hawaii’s largest newspaper, publishes …. Original source  : After covering monarchs and Pearl Harbor, Advertiser’s end makes Honolulu another 1-paper town.

AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean submarine attack came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers

AP Enterprise: Sub attack was near US-SKorea drill

WASHINGTON – On the night a torpedo-armed North Korean submarine allegedly sank a South Korean patrol ship, the U.S. and South Korea were engaged in joint anti-submarine warfare exercises just 75 miles away, military officials told The Associated Press.
The sinking of the Cheonan was the worst South Korean … Read more : AP Enterprise: Alleged NKorean submarine attack came near US-South Korea anti-sub maneuvers.

Falcon 9 Reaches Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL (GaeaTimes.com)- Falcon 9 which was released into the space on Friday has successfully completed its maiden flight. This was the second attempt of Falcon 9 to fly off from the launchpad after a previous attempt was called off due to engine problems. Falcon 9 is the very first aircraft that is all set … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Falcon 9 Reaches Orbit.

Corporates go green on World Environment Day

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI – The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Foundation organised a ‘CEO Volunteer Day’ here on Saturday on the occasion of World Environment Day, where leaders from the IT industry planted saplings with under … Read more »».

Facebook asked to ban teens from setting up tribute pages

MELBOURNE – Australian police wants Facebook to prohibit teens from setting up tribute pages after a Brisbane man was accused of posting pornography on online memorials to murdered children.

Bradley Paul Hampson, 29, faces up to 10 years’ jail if convicted of offences relating to the …. Source  : Facebook asked to ban teens from setting up tribute pages.

Holography On Google Doodle

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Internet Giant Google is celebrating the 110th birthday of Hungarian engineer and inventor of holography Dennis Gabor. To mark his birthday, Google has also put a special holography based Doodle on its logo. The Doodle is green in color owing to the Holography effect and sports “Google” inscribed against a black …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US cyber command chief says military computer networks vulnerable to attack

WASHINGTON – General Keith B. Alexander, who also heads the US National Security Agency, the nation’s largest intelligence agency, has warned that America’s military computer networks are vulnerable to attack, and urged the Department of Defense to take steps defend its resources in cyberspace.

Addressing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US cyber command chief says military computer networks vulnerable to attack.