Gurgaon Metro Railway Runs First Train

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- For all those who have long wished for an effective transport system from Delhi to Gurgaon shall have a reason to rejoice. Reportedly, Gurgaon Metro section welcomed it’s first train from Delhi on Monday morning. The Gurgaon Metro section has been connected to Delhi which shall carry passengers from Qutub Minar … Read more »»».

Trying ‘judge-directed negotiations’ as an alternative to trials in medical malpractice cases

Judge’s innovation may offer malpractice fix

WASHINGTON – To settle medical malpractice lawsuits, Judge Douglas McKeon sometimes quietly listens to heartbroken family members vent their anger. He calls it “humanness.”
Curiosity about medical matters led the longtime New York City judge to become a specialist in resolving wrenching cases that involve life-changing harm to patients. Taking note, …. Read the original article  : here.

Candidates and the iCampaign: Hopefuls already savvy with Facebook, Twitter embrace phone apps

iCampaigning? Candidates turning to phone apps
ATLANTA – Running for office? You can make an app for that.
Maintaining a Facebook page and Twitter feed has become standard practice for political candidates seeking to get their message out. And some are even creating iPhone applications so supporters can follow their campaigns and make contributions on …. Original source  : Candidates and the iCampaign: Hopefuls already savvy with Facebook, Twitter embrace phone apps.

Abnormal radiation detected near border, but SKorea says NKorea did not conduct nuclear test

Abnormal radiation detected near Korean border

SEOUL, South Korea – Abnormal radiation was detected near the inter-Korean border days after North Korea claimed last month to have achieved a nuclear technology breakthrough, South Korea’s Science Ministry said Monday.
The ministry said it failed to find the cause of the radiation but ruled out a possible underground nuclear …. Original source  : Abnormal radiation detected near border, but SKorea says NKorea did not conduct nuclear test.

As industry struggles, Federal Communications Commission studies media ownership limits

FCC asks: Do media ownership limits make sense?

WASHINGTON – Even the news industry’s free fall probably will not be enough to wipe out complicated federal rules designed to restrain the power of media companies.
For decades, the Federal Communications Commission has imposed strict limits preventing any company from controlling too many media properties in the same … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : As industry struggles, Federal Communications Commission studies media ownership limits.

To get away from soccer, players play more soccer _ video game, that is

To get away from soccer, players play more soccer

IRENE, South Africa – When Jozy Altidore isn’t playing soccer, he’s playing video soccer. As himself.
Teams traveled to South Africa to test themselves at the World Cup. And in their down time, some guys on those squads are playing FIFA 10 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, video …. Original source  : To get away from soccer, players play more soccer _ video game, that is.

Huda City Centre Metro Opens

GURGAON, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- On Monday Delhi Metro took another step in enhancing passenger amenities as the HUDA City Centre-Qutab Minar corridor link was officially inaugurated. Now onwards the Dehlites can reach Gurgaon without hitting the streets with this route which comprises a 14.47 km long stretch. The link will be stretched to connect to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Huda City Centre Metro Opens.

Dyson Air Multiplier New Models Launched

WILTSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- The summer is knocking on the doors and the users are preferably going to invest in a fan and those who do not want to buy an Air conditioner have hardly any alternative. However, the sharp blades of the conventional fans and the cumbersome grills they come with make …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dyson Air Multiplier New Models Launched.

Kagan argued against disclosing documents in 4 of 5 open records cases

Kagan sought secrecy in 4 of 5 open gov’t cases

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s arguments as solicitor general in several cases on government secrecy were at odds with a promise of transparency made by her boss and top client, President Barack Obama.
In four of five cases she dealt with involving the Freedom of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kagan argued against disclosing documents in 4 of 5 open records cases.

Libretto W100, Toshiba’s Answer to the iPad?

Toshiba has brought back the concept of ultra mobile PC, Libretto W100 with two multi-touch 7-inch displays. This new UMPC is coming on the 25th anniversary of Toshiba’s entry to the laptop market. The two seven inch touch screes makes the notebook more interesting. Libretto W100 is coming in August.

The feature includes:

[..] Read the original article: here.

Buzz developing after Microsoft co-founder Allen buys Tempe, Ariz., office building for $35M

Microsoft co-founder buys Ariz. building for $35M
TEMPE, Ariz. – Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen reportedly has paid $35 million for an eight-story office building in downtown Tempe, Ariz., creating a buzz in the city over what his real estate company will do with the vacant structure.
Allen’s Vulcan Real Estate is a well-funded enterprise that’s … Read more : Buzz developing after Microsoft co-founder Allen buys Tempe, Ariz., office building for $35M.

NBC affiliates ask FCC to impose conditions on Comcast before it buys NBC network

NBC affiliates ask for conditions in Comcast deal

WASHINGTON – More than 200 TV stations affiliated with NBC have asked federal regulators to impose conditions on Comcast Corp.’s proposed takeover of the broadcaster to ensure they aren’t harmed in the deal.
In a letter sent by the deadline Monday, the affiliates say they want guarantees that major … Read more : NBC affiliates ask FCC to impose conditions on Comcast before it buys NBC network.

Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology raises $61.5 million with stock sale

Rubicon Technology raises $61.5M with stock sale

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. – Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology Inc. said Monday that its latest stock offering raised about $61.5 million after expenses.
The company sold about 2.2 million shares to the public at $30 each. Selling stockholders offered another 834,000 shares, raising $23.7 million.
Rubicon’s stock closed down $1.09, or …. Original source  : Electronic materials provider Rubicon Technology raises $61.5 million with stock sale.

Wash. city looks to lure more high-tech companies to area with tax breaks, water project

Wash. city tax breaks may mean more tech growth
QUINCY, Wash. – This central Washington city known for its agricultural production is fast becoming a high-tech hub, and local officials hope the trend continues with a new tax break intended to lure more technology companies to the area.
Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc. and Intuit Inc. … Read more >>>.

Free agent tender signed, CB Tramon Williams back with Packers for mandatory minicamp

CB Williams back with Pack for mandatory minicamp

GREEN BAY, Wis. – After waiting until the last minute to agree to his restricted free agent tender offer last week, Tramon Williams was back in Green Bay for a mandatory minicamp Monday.
That’s a good thing for the Packers, especially after coach Mike McCarthy said he was concerned … Original article on : Free agent tender signed, CB Tramon Williams back with Packers for mandatory minicamp.

Stronger yuan means more buying power for Chinese, but some US companies could suffer

Winners and losers from a stronger yuan
WASHINGTON – China’s decision to let its currency rise in value adds buying power to its exploding middle class – a win for American electronics makers, which can sell more computers and iPods to a hungry market.
At the same time, it puts a squeeze on U.S. retailers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stronger yuan means more buying power for Chinese, but some US companies could suffer.

New eastern Ky. business group attempts to market region for its high-tech expertise

Business group marketing Appalachia as high-tech

SOMERSET, Ky. – A group of Appalachian computer and information technology companies joined forces Monday to tell businesses in the region they don’t have to look elsewhere for high-tech help – it’s available right in their back yard.
The Silicon Hollow Association, which currently has 13 companies as members, formally organized …. Original article  : New eastern Ky. business group attempts to market region for its high-tech expertise.

Wisconsin attorney general sues phone company Verizon over billing

Wisconsin AG sues Verizon over billing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against telephone carrier Verizon.

The lawsuit filed Friday in Dane County Circuit Court alleges that Verizon wrongly billed people for services that were actually ordered through Powercom Corp., which is not related to Verizon.
Both Verizon Long Distance LLC and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wisconsin attorney general sues phone company Verizon over billing.

Summary Box: Amazon drops Kindle price to $189 after Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price to $199

Summary Box: Kindle, Nook in e-reader price war
PRICE WAR: Amazon.com Inc. slashed the price of its Kindle e-reader by $70 to $189 Monday, just hours after Barnes & Noble Inc. cut its competing Nook e-reader by $60 to $199. Both devices can wirelessly download books; the Nook also has Wi-Fi access.
NEW NOOK: Bookseller … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Amazon drops Kindle price to $189 after Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price to $199.

Calif. lawmakers consider electronic license plates that can show ads as state deficit looms

Calif. license plates might go digital, show ads

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As electronic highway billboards flashing neon advertisements become more prevalent, the next frontier in distracted driving is already approaching – ad-blaring license plates.
The California Legislature is considering a bill that would allow the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates for vehicles. … Read more : Calif. lawmakers consider electronic license plates that can show ads as state deficit looms.

Amazon drops Kindle price $70 to $189 on same day Barnes & Noble cuts Nook price $40 to $199

Amazon cuts Kindle price to $189 after Nook move
NEW YORK – A price war is heating up in the electronic reader market, as Amazon cut the price of its Kindle e-reader below $200 Monday just after Barnes & Noble did the same with its competing Nook device.
The rapid-fire moves are fanning flames in [..] Read the original article: here.

Adobe to post 2nd-quarter results; analyst says demand for CS5 off to ‘very strong start’

Adobe to post 2Q results; analyst says CS5 strong

NEW YORK – Software maker Adobe Systems Inc. reports its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday after the market closes.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Creative Suite, a software package targeting professional designers and developers, brings in the bulk of Adobe’s revenue. The company launched CS5, the latest installment, in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Adobe to post 2nd-quarter results; analyst says demand for CS5 off to ‘very strong start’.

Boston Scientific spent $480K to lobby government on medical device issues

Boston Scientific spent $480K on lobbying in 1Q

WASHINGTON – Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. spent $480,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on the health reform effort as well as other health care-related matters.
That’s even with the company’s lobbying budget in the fourth quarter of 2009 and up from the $450,000 … Read more »»».

A look at some prices for dedicated e-readers and other electronic devices

Glance: Electronic reader prices
Barnes & Noble cut the price on its original Nook electronic book reader, and Amazon responded by cutting the price on its Kindle. Here are some retail prices for electronic book readers and Apple’s iPad.

Amazon.com’s Kindle: $189
Barnes & Noble’s original Nook: $199
Barnes & Noble’s new Wi-Fi-only Nook: $149
Borders’ Kobo eReader, shipping in …. Original article  : A look at some prices for dedicated e-readers and other electronic devices.

Verizon lets new FiOS customers sign up month-to-month to better compete with cable TV

Verizon lets FiOS customers sign up month-to-month

NEW YORK – Verizon Communications Inc. is offering its FiOS television and broadband Internet package to new customers without a long-term contract.
The company said it wants to be more competitive with cable TV companies, which typically sell services on a month-to-month basis and had mocked Verizon’s contract requirements in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Verizon lets new FiOS customers sign up month-to-month to better compete with cable TV.

Hyundai India Unveils New Model

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hyundai Motor India Limited is planning to grab a larger pie of the Indian car market with launch of new models and augmenting existing ones with new variants. It recently unveiled a new variant of its popular midsized car Verna with the name Verna Transform. It will be sold in …. Original article  : Hyundai India Unveils New Model.

New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch

New iPhone in short supply at Japan launch
TOKYO – Apple’s newest iPhone was in short supply just hours after its global launch began in Tokyo on Thursday morning as hundreds queued outside stores across the city to become among the first in the world to own the device.
At the Apple store in the …. Original article  : New iPhone sells out quickly in Tokyo stores as hundreds line up for global launch.

iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak

Are you lucky enough to receive your iPhone 4, which you pre-ordered few days back? If you are the next question (and perhaps the most important question!) arise is whether you’re able to use the handset. A heap of complaints are coming regarding activation of Apple 4. Many users who began considering themselves lucky …. Source  : iphone 4 Activation Problem: iphone 4G Jailbreak.

Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve

Toyota president apologizes to shareholders
TOYOTA, Japan – Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company’s vehicles.
Toyoda was facing shareholders for the first time since the Japanese automaker’s reputation for quality was damaged by the recall crisis that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota president apologizes to shareholders, says company doing its best to improve.

After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley

Medvedev: New technologies would open access
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev toured Silicon Valley to see “the origins of success,” and came away expressing optimism that his country will also be able to adopt a high-tech economy that would give everyone a chance to get ahead.
His visit Wednesday to the high-tech … Read : After tour, Medvedev says he wants Russia to create its own version of Silicon Valley.

Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones

Review: Garminfone gets you there, but lacks style
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – If you’ve been eyeing a personal navigation device but wish it could make calls and surf the Web, the Garminfone may sound appealing.
And in some ways, it is. The device from Garmin Ltd., a leading maker of navigational devices, does double …. Original article  : Review: Garminfone gets you there, but not as stylish or feature-rich as other Android phones.

Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate

Commerce Secretary: China currency undervalued

WASHINGTON – Despite China’s decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar, the yuan is still undervalued, hurting American exports, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said Wednesday.
President Barack Obama will raise currency and other trade issues in talks with Chinese officials at a G-20 summit of wealthy and developing nations in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Commerce Secretary: Chinese yuan still undervalued despite decision to let currency appreciate.

Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos

Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit
NEW YORK – A federal judge in New York is siding with Google in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom over YouTube videos.
Viacom Inc. had alleged that YouTube, which Google Inc. bought in 2006, built itself into a successful video-sharing site by … Read more : Judge sides with Google in $1 billion copyright lawsuit by Viacom over YouTube videos.

Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership

Red Hat, Cisco expand ‘virtualization’ partnership

BOSTON – Red Hat Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday that they expanded their “virtualization” partnership – the term for technology that lets one computer act like several.
The companies said they are expanding their relationship by integrating Cisco’s virtual network link technology with Red Hat’s enterprise virtualization technology.
The companies … Original article on : Red Hat, Cisco Systems grow ‘virtualization’ partnership.

Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev

Cisco commits $1B in meeting with Russian leader
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will invest $1 billion to help foster high-tech innovation in Russia.
Cisco CEO John Chambers made the commitment at a meeting at the company’s San Jose headquarters with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who was visiting the computer … Read : Cisco CEO commits to investing $1B in Russia’s high-tech industry in meeting with Medvedev.

Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour

Russian leader posts his 1st tweet on US tech tour
SAN FRANCISCO – Russia President Dmitry Medvedev has kicked off his Silicon Valley tour with a tweet.
Medvedev set up a Twitter account under the name “KremlinRussia” on Wednesday during a quick visit to the San Francisco-based company that runs the popular Internet service.
He marked … Read more : Russian president tweets from Twitter headquarters to start Silicon Valley tour.

Verizon to release Motorola’s Droid X smart phone July 15

Verizon: Droid X smart phone coming July 15
SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless said Wednesday that it will begin selling the Droid X, the follow-up to Motorola Inc.’s popular Droid smart phone, on July 15.
Verizon, which made its announcement the day before Apple is set to start selling its latest iPhone, said [..] Read the original article: here.

Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos

Rumblefish to sell songs for use in YouTube videos

LOS ANGELES – Independent music licensing company Rumblefish Inc. is giving YouTube uploaders a way to add songs to their videos without infringing on copyrights.
Starting Tuesday, the company will sell songs from its catalog of artists for $1.99. Included in the sale will be a license allowing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Music licensing company Rumblefish launches song sales for use in YouTube videos.

Ornery goat prompts Alaska school official to invent milker that’s selling well on Internet

Alaska man’s goat milker sells well on Internet

PALMER, Alaska – When Mike Henry began raising goats on his 5-acre farm north of Anchorage, he found the milking tough going. His hands ached, and the milk wouldn’t flow. He tied a piece of leather loosely around his doe’s back legs to keep her from kicking, but …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook

Survey: Hiring plans of US CEOs at 3-year high

NEW YORK – The number of CEOs planning to ramp up hiring is at the highest level since mid-2007, according to a survey that suggests big U.S. companies are growing more confident about the economic recovery.
The Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of big U.S. companies, said …. Original source  : Survey indicates proportion of CEOs planning to hire rises to 3-year high on brighter outlook.

IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey

Melbourne, June 23 (ANI): Business magazine BRW has declared IT firm NetApp as the best place to work in Australia, owing to conditions such as staff flexibility, perks and education benefits etc.

According to a news.com.au report, Australians are happiest in companies that offer perks, flexibility and trust.

IT and professional services firms make up almost half …. Original article  : IT firm NetApp is Australia’s best place to work: Survey.

Google, Apple, Microsoft now more trusted than traditional media

Washington, June 23 (ANI): Google, Apple and Microsoft are now more trusted than traditional news media, a study has found.

Google is regarded as one of the most trusted companies despite the current rows over privacy. acebook, which was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, also ranked high for trust, especially among … Read more »».

Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): Minister for State of Coal and Statistics and Programme Implementation, Sriprakash Jaiswal on Wednesday said that the Government will provide policy support to recognize project management as specialized discipline.

Addressing the National Consultation on Certification of Project Managers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Project management to be promoted as a special discipline: Sriprakash Jaiswal.

Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain

SITRA, BAHRAIN (GaeaTimes.com)- Rolls Royce has come up with a new store in Sitra which is said to be double the size of the Rolls Royce showroom in Great Britain. Reportedly, the new Rolls Royce showroom was inaugurated in the presence of eminent people from the Bahraini business community. The new showroom shall offer an …. Source article  : Rolls Royce New Store In Bahrain.

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed

UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Despite the arrival and growing popularity of new car brands, some companies are there that have passed the test of time and changing trends. For those who want ultimate luxury on wheels and do not mind spending a fortune for that, the brand Rolls Royce is a familiar name. The …. Read the original article  : 2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Prices Slashed.

On the Call: Oracle’s president says Europe business ‘very, very strong’

On the Call: Oracle’s Oracle President Safra Catz
A question that will be facing companies in this summer’s earnings season will be whether economic instability in Europe is hurting sales. Oracle Corp. executives told analysts on a conference call Thursday, after reporting fiscal fourth-quarter results, that they are monitoring the situation but so far … Read : On the Call: Oracle’s president says Europe business ‘very, very strong’.

Spokeswoman: Personal data of 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers exposed by Web page glitch

Anthem Blue Cross glitch exposed personal data

LOS ANGELES – About 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers have been warned that their personal data, including medical records and Social Security numbers, may have been wrongly accessed following a faulty upgrade of the company’s website.
A site user was able to manipulate Web addresses to access confidential information after …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spokeswoman: Personal data of 230,000 Anthem Blue Cross customers exposed by Web page glitch.

Countdown to the July 1 start of NBA free agency

Countdown to the start of NBA free agency
The countdown to the start of the July 1 NBA free agency period, when stars such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others are expected to hit the market:
DAYS REMAINING: 7.
LOGO CHANGE: Not only did Miami-Dade County change its name for the week of …. Source  : Countdown to the July 1 start of NBA free agency.

Sports Illustrated takes a swing at the iPad; app arrives on iTunes store for $4.99

Sports Illustrated puts out iPad app
NEW YORK – Sports Illustrated is the latest magazine to take app form on Apple’s iPad.
Its application landed in the iTunes store Thursday, with high-definition videos, extra photographs and even an eight-minute mini-documentary.
The magazine business, fresh from one of the worst advertising droughts in decades, is crowding onto … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sports Illustrated takes a swing at the iPad; app arrives on iTunes store for $4.99.

Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct in first full quarter with Sun Microsystems

Oracle’s net jumps 25 pct in first full Sun qtr
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp.’s net income jumped 25 percent in the most recent quarter as CEO Larry Ellison trumpeted momentum in the company’s efforts to sell computer hardware and in its showdown with IBM Corp.
The results, reported Thursday after the market closed, … Original article on : Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct in first full quarter with Sun Microsystems.

Yahoo shareholders approve 2 new directors picked by company to fill board vacancies

Yahoo shareholders elect 2 new directors
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Yahoo Inc.’s shareholders on Thursday elected two new directors nominated by the Internet company to fill vacancies on its board.

Both the new board members are CEOs at other technology companies: Brad Smith leads personal finance software maker Intuit Inc. and Patti Hart runs slot machine manufacturer International … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo shareholders approve 2 new directors picked by company to fill board vacancies.

Oracle’s net income jumps 25 pct on bump from Sun Microsystems, stronger software sales

Oracle’s net jumps 25 pct on Sun, software bump

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oracle Corp.’s net income for the most recent quarter jumped 25 percent on stronger sales of database and other business software and a bump from the acquisition of Sun Microsystems.
The results mark the third straight quarter that Oracle sales of new software licenses …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

NH lottery offering online gambling games; some say similar to video slots

NH lottery offering online gambling games
CONCORD, N.H. – Gamblers will be able to buy lottery tickets in New Hampshire next week to play online – a move seen by some as an expansion of the kind of gambling that state lawmakers oppose.

PlayNowNH interactive games go on sale July 1.
In them, players choose the game – … Read : NH lottery offering online gambling games; some say similar to video slots.

S&P says stock buybacks rose 80 percent in the 1st quarter, but still short of historic highs

S&P: Stock buybacks up 80 percent in 1st quarter

NEW YORK – Standard & Poor’s said Thursday that stock repurchases among S&P 500 companies surged 80 percent in the first quarter from the same time last year, a sign that more companies feel comfortable enough about the economic recovery to begin cutting their record cash levels.
The … Read more >>.

Obama jokes that Twitter may eliminate need for red phones between White House and Kremlin

Obama says Twitter may replace Kremlin red phones

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says Twitter accounts might eliminate the need for dedicated phone lines between Russian and U.S. leaders.
In a lighthearted moment Thursday, Obama said that both he and visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev use the popular social networking program.
Obama said “we may be able to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obama jokes that Twitter may eliminate need for red phones between White House and Kremlin.

Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission over security lapses

Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with FTC

THE CHARGES: The Federal Trade Comission says Twitter put the privacy of its users at risk by failing to protect them from data security lapses last year that let hackers access their accounts.
WHAT HAPPENED: Two breaches allowed hackers to view email addresses and other private user information, gain access … Read : Summary Box: Twitter reaches settlement with Federal Trade Commission over security lapses.

Summary Box: Wait continues for some as Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out on launch day

Summary Box: Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out

ON THE LINE: Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4 went on sale in Japan, Germany, France, the U.K. and the U.S. on Thursday. 600,000 people reserved one in advance; thousands of others lined up outside Apple stores to get one.
OFF THE SHELVES: From Tokyo to San Francisco, some … Original article on : Summary Box: Wait continues for some as Apple’s new iPhone starts to sell out on launch day.

Thin, efficient solar panels to be built in southwest Idaho could be available next year

Thin solar panels to be built in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – A company formed by Boise-based Micron Technology Inc. and Origin Energy of Australia says it plans to start making extremely thin but highly efficient solar cells that will be available next year.
Transform Solar officials say the so-called sliver solar cells will be made at …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

For some Apple fans, wait for the iPhone 4 continues as stores start to sell out

Apple works to keep up with crush of iPhone demand

SEATTLE – The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget.
From Tokyo to San Francisco, some stores started selling out of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone just hours after it went …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : For some Apple fans, wait for the iPhone 4 continues as stores start to sell out.

Twitter settles FTC case over data security lapses that gave hackers access to user accounts

Twitter settles with FTC over data security lapses
WASHINGTON – Twitter has agreed to settle charges by federal regulators that it put the privacy of its users at risk by failing to protect them from data security lapses last year that let hackers access their accounts.
The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday the settlement bars …. Source article  : Twitter settles FTC case over data security lapses that gave hackers access to user accounts.

Top 10 Google Voice Hacks and Tips

Just over a year ago Google had released their web based platform for communications – Google Voice. The only catch was that you need to request and receive an invitation to try it out. Now Google Voice has been opened to the public with no invitation required. It is packed with an array of … Read more : Top 10 Google Voice Hacks and Tips.

iphone 4 Lines Mount Up : Long Waiting for Fans!

Yet another iPhone is on its way to mesmerize the gadget fanatics. Its iPhone 4 that went on sale Thursday morning. To grab the first iPhone 4, people have started queuing up in front of the Apple stores in various places.
Initially the latest smartphone will be available in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and … Read : iphone 4 Lines Mount Up : Long Waiting for Fans!.

New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up for global launch amid shortage concerns

New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up
WASHINGTON – Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone was selling briskly Thursday as thousands lined up outside stores around the world to snag one amid concerns of supply shortages.
Some stores including ones in Tokyo, Miami, San Francisco and Charlotte, N.C., sold out within hours as the iPhone 4 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up for global launch amid shortage concerns.

Autodesk raises low end of 2nd-quarter guidance range

Autodesk raises low end of 2Q guidance range

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Architecture and engineering software maker Autodesk Inc. raised the lower end of its fiscal second-quarter guidance range Tuesday ahead of an investor event citing better demand.
The company now expects earnings of 14 cents to 17 cents per share, up from its earlier outlook of … Read more : Autodesk raises low end of 2nd-quarter guidance range.

‘FarmVille’ creeps on to iPhone as game maker Zynga expands reach beyond Facebook

Got crops? Facebook game ‘FarmVille’ now on iPhone
NEW YORK – For the millions of people who can’t get enough of harvesting virtual strawberries and milking digital cows on Facebook, “FarmVille” is now on the iPhone too.
Zynga, the maker of the addicting farming game, said Thursday that FarmVille is available on the iPhone and … Original article on : ‘FarmVille’ creeps on to iPhone as game maker Zynga expands reach beyond Facebook.

US rolls out plan to help Internet users know who they’re talking to, buying from online

US unveils plan to make online transactions safer

WASHINGTON – In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you’re talking to, who you’re buying from or if your bank can actually tell it’s you when you log in to pay a bill?
Amid growing instances of identity theft, bank account breaches …. Original source  : US rolls out plan to help Internet users know who they’re talking to, buying from online.

Pak puts Google, Yahoo, MSN under observation for blasphemous content

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has put sites such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Hot Mail and You Tube under observation for displaying blasphemous content besides banning 17 other websites deemed offensive to Muslims.

Acting on the Lahore High Court’s order, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked all the Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pak puts Google, Yahoo, MSN under observation for blasphemous content.

Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating challenging all college coaches not to text and drive

Keating calls on coaches not to text and drive

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara’s Kerry Keating is challenging all college basketball coaches not to text and drive.
The Broncos’ fourth-year coach is asking coaches around the country to call his office with an oral commitment – not much unlike those they get from athletes – before … Original article on : Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating challenging all college coaches not to text and drive.

Summary Box: Review says iPhone 4 crams great screen, video call, more into swankier package

Summary Box: Review finds iPhone 4 worthy
NEW IPHONE: Apple’s newest iPhone is more stylish than the iPhone 3GS, has a higher-resolution screen and faster processor and sports a front-facing camera for video calls.
NEW SOFTWARE: The iPhone 4 comes with Apple’s iOS4 software, which owners of some older iPhones can download for free. The …. Read the original article  : Summary Box: Review says iPhone 4 crams great screen, video call, more into swankier package.

EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4 million from Raytheon

EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4M

ATLANTA – EMS Technologies Inc. said Friday it received an order valued at $5.4 million from Raytheon Co. for radar front-end switch assemblies for a weapon system designed to defeat missile attacks.
The company said it plans to start deliveries in February 2011 and continue through 2013.
Shares of EMS rose 39 …. Source  : EMS Technologies receives order worth $5.4 million from Raytheon.

Pakistan to monitor Google, other major sites for blasphemy; 17 smaller sites to be blocked

Pakistan scans Google, other sites for blasphemy
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will monitor seven major websites, including Google and Yahoo, to block anti-Islamic links and content, an official said Friday. Seventeen lesser-known sites are being blocked outright for alleged blasphemous material.
The moves follow Pakistan’s temporary ban imposed on Facebook in May that drew both praise …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Symyx says another proxy firm recommends Accelrys buyout deal

Symyx says proxy firm recommends Accelrys deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Lab research and technology company Symyx Technologies Inc. said Friday proxy advisory firm Proxy Governance Inc. has joined RiskMetrics Group, another advisory firm, in recommending that its shareholders approve a proposed buyout by Accelrys Inc.
On Thursday, Symyx rejected a modified buyout offer from Certara Corp., … Original source on Gaea Times at : Symyx says another proxy firm recommends Accelrys buyout deal.

Review: iPhone 4 crams awesome screen, video calling and more into skinnier, swankier package

Review: Need a new iPhone? I’ll take 4, please
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple CEO Steve Jobs has once again pulled a new iPhone model out of his proverbial magician’s hat, leading hordes of gadget-happy consumers to wait in line for hours to snag one.
It may seem like a lot of hullabaloo for a smart … Read : Review: iPhone 4 crams awesome screen, video calling and more into skinnier, swankier package.

Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million initial public offering

Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million IPO

NEW YORK – Canada-based Smart Technologies Inc., which makes interactive whiteboards used in classrooms and workplaces, says it plans to raise up to $730.7 million in an initial public offering.
The company launched its first interactive whiteboard in 1991 and said in a regulatory filing it has shipped more than 1.6 …. Source  : Smart Technologies plans $730.7 million initial public offering.

Hands on at last with the iPhone 4, some owners report gripping sides can affect calls

Early iPhone 4 owners in grip of reception problem
SEATTLE – First there’s the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
Now, inevitably, the first slew of complaints are in, among them that just holding the iPhone 4 a certain way can interfere …. Source article  : Hands on at last with the iPhone 4, some owners report gripping sides can affect calls.

Turkey expands Internet bans in feud with YouTube over insults to Turkish leader

Turkey tightens Internet control in YouTube feud
ANKARA, Turkey – Furious over Internet insults of the country’s beloved founder, Turkey has gone on the offensive against Google, tightening a ban on YouTube and cutting public access to a host of Google-owned sites.
Turkey’s communications minister has accused the Internet giant of waging a battle against … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Turkey expands Internet bans in feud with YouTube over insults to Turkish leader.

Apple iOS 4: Top Features

Apple has revamped its OS and renamed the operating system as “iOS 4″. By encompassing all the mobile devices iPhone, iPad and the iPad Touch . According to Apple, iOS 4 will offer 100 new features so let’s take a look at some of the key additions that would come with iOS 4 with … Read more >>>.

Oracle shares rise after solid 4th-quarter results

Ahead of the Bell: Oracle earnings
NEW YORK – Shares of Oracle Corp. climbed in premarket trading Friday after the business software maker posted a 25 percent increase in its fiscal fourth-quarter profit.
Adjusted earnings surpassed Wall Street’s expectations as the company’s sales of new software licenses rose for the third straight quarter. It was …. Read the original article  : Oracle shares rise after solid 4th-quarter results.

Binational octopus Paul predicts German win over England in next WCup game

Octopus Paul predicts German win over England
BERLIN – A 2-year-old octopus oracle – born in England, but raised in Germany – has predicted a German win over England in Sunday’s World Cup game.
The mollusk named Paul chose a mussel out of a water glass marked with the German flag over a mussel in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Binational octopus Paul predicts German win over England in next WCup game.

Brits would rather tweet than eat: Survey

LONDON – A survey has found that Britons would rather spend more time on social networking sites than on sharing a meal with the family.

The survey showed that only 35 minutes a day is spent on eating, while more than three hours is taken up by Facebook and Twitter, emailing, phone … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brits would rather tweet than eat: Survey.

Information Technology industry in India on upward trajectory

HYDERABAD – After the global economic slowdown of the past two years, India’s IT Industry has reported better-than-expected earnings for the last quarter, putting it back on the upward trajectory.

Business is back to normal with economic recovery in U.S. and European markets, which account for about 80 per cent of Indian software exports.

With a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Information Technology industry in India on upward trajectory.

New iPhone selling briskly in Tokyo, London, Berlin stores on day of global launch

New iPhone selling briskly as hundreds line up
BERLIN – Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone was in hot demand Thursday as hundreds lined up outside stores in Tokyo, Berlin, New York and elsewhere to become among the first to own the device.
The iPhone 4’s launch began in Japan and moved across France, Germany …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hyundai India Delaying Santa Fe?

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hyundai Motors India Limited is planning big for the year 2010 and it is about to introduce some of its most awaited models in the Indian car market. Recently it unveiled its plan for introducing a small car to rival Maruti Suzuki Alto and also unveiled the refreshed version of … Read more : Hyundai India Delaying Santa Fe?.

Wall Street analysts looking for Dell’s plan to grow services business, boost profits

Ahead of the Bell: Dell financial analyst meeting
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Dell Inc., the world’s third-largest PC maker, is holding its annual meeting with Wall Street analysts Thursday.
Like much of the technology industry, Dell is benefiting from businesses that have begun spending money to replace aging computers, servers and other products. During the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wall Street analysts looking for Dell’s plan to grow services business, boost profits.