Wikipedia Down Due To Power Outage

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- Wikipedia, one of the most popular encyclopaedia was down yesterday for power outage leading to difficulties for the internet users. The site, which is famous for information access and also where the users can contribute and edit was not accessible in the morning. The organization later released a statement in the …. Source article  : Wikipedia Down Due To Power Outage.

Rube Goldberg Machines Celebrated by Google on 4th of july

New York (GaeaTimes.com) The Fourth of July was celebrated by Google with a live Google Doodle, this time with a Rube Goldberg Machine. After the live Pac man logo they brought in to celebrate the Pacman’s 30th Anniversary on May 22nd, they came up with the live Rube Goldberg fireworks contraption to celebrate the …. Original article  : Rube Goldberg Machines Celebrated by Google on 4th of july.

Social networking sites ‘a home wrecker’

KUALA LUMPUR – Online social networking sites may help you find new friends or partners but they have also become a breeding place for divorces.

Marriage counsellor Yvonne Lee said the Internet has been named as one of the reasons for divorces of late.

“The Internet can trigger marital problems or worsen a couple’s existing problems. It …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: Big buyers of tech don’t necessarily benefit from industry acquisitions

Summary Box: Tech buyers question takeover spree

CUSTOMERS CONCERNED: As tech companies get bigger, they say their acquisitions help corporate customers do one-stop shopping. Yet customers say they often get new headaches with the multibillion-dollar takeovers.
A REVERSE TREND?: A seminal study on 33 large U.S. corporations found they sold off many more acquisitions than they kept. …. Source  : Summary Box: Big buyers of tech don’t necessarily benefit from industry acquisitions.

France Telecom seeks to add 100 million clients to its Orange brand by 2015

New France Telecom CEO lays out 5-year plan

PARIS – New France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard on Monday laid out plans to boost employee moral and make 5 percent of the global population clients of his Orange brand by 2015.
Richard took over as CEO four months ago after his predecessor Didier Lombard was criticized over his …. Source  : France Telecom seeks to add 100 million clients to its Orange brand by 2015.

Oz jeweller facing Facebook ban over nipple-flashing dolls

SYDNEY – Facebook has reportedly taken action against a Sydney jeweller for posting stills of unclothed porcelain dolls with bare nipples to promote her works.

Victoria Buckley, who runs an exquisite jewellery store in the Strand Arcade on George …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oz jeweller facing Facebook ban over nipple-flashing dolls.

As experts warn of injuries, tech companies step in to help distracted walkers step out safely

Tech firms aim to keep wayward walkers on path
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Todd Atwood says he doesn’t worry too much about accidents when walking down the street using his iPhone to make calls, send text messages or check his e-mail.
But he’s seen the consequences of paying more attention to the gadget …. Original source  : As experts warn of injuries, tech companies step in to help distracted walkers step out safely.

Ebaumsworld Hacks YouTube, Redirects Users

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- YouTube is under attack from a user named ‘ebaumsworld’ who has placed malicious links in the comments are of the website. Several videos on the web have been under the attack. Though it is common for users to place links that redirect other users to other websites and pop-ups but the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

China, Pakistan mum on whether nuclear energy deals will come up during Zardari visit

Pakistan president to sign trade deals with China

BEIJING – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will sign agreements with China on business and trade during a visit to Beijing that kicked off on Wednesday, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. But both sides were mum on whether they planned to discuss nuclear energy cooperation.
The weeklong visit is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China, Pakistan mum on whether nuclear energy deals will come up during Zardari visit.

Tantra T-shirts Launches Online Store

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Tantra which happens to be the cult T-shirt brand of Asia has launched their very first online store for all it’s customers. The new online store of Tantra shall offer all it’s customers a chance to interact with the brand officials and make purchase.
Tantra recently hooked up with “Assets World” which happens …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama finally hits 10m Facebook fans mark

WELLINGTON – US President Barack Obama has managed to attain 10 million fans on Facebook.

Obama, 48, was running neck to neck with ‘Poker Face’ singer Lady Gaga, 24, who became the first living person to touch the 10 million mark on the social network.

“Thank you for helping President Obama reach 10 million supporters on Facebook,” … Read more »».

Southampton Varsity researchers to design gen next wireless systems for India

LONDON – Researchers at the University of Southampton have been awarded a contract to design telecommunication networks across India. Professor Lajos Hanzo, Chair of Telecommunications at the University’s School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), and his team are working in a consortium with nine UK institutions and seven Indian Institutes of Technology to design …. Source  : Southampton Varsity researchers to design gen next wireless systems for India.

YouTube, filmmakers to gather videos worldwide for ‘Life in a Day’ documentary

YouTube to gather videos for ‘Life in a Day’ movie
NEW YORK – With the help of director Kevin Macdonald, producer Ridley Scott and a few hundred other filmmakers, YouTube is making a movie.
YouTube, owned by Mountain View, Calif.-based Google Inc., is organizing the creation of “Life in a Day,” a project that plans …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : YouTube, filmmakers to gather videos worldwide for ‘Life in a Day’ documentary.

Apple says application developer booted from app store for ‘fraudulent purchases’

Apple says developer booted from app store
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple Inc. has booted a developer and his apps from its applications store after hundreds of hijacked user accounts were used to push his titles to best sellers over the weekend.
Developer Thuat Nguyen has been banned for violating an Apple license agreement, “including …. Original article  : Apple says application developer booted from app store for ‘fraudulent purchases’.

Lawsuit seeks arbitration for attorney fees in Microsoft settlement case

Lawsuit seeks arbitration in Microsoft case
DES MOINES, Iowa – Attorneys representing 23 states involved in a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. have filed a lawsuit over attorney fees against the Iowa lawyer who spearheaded a $179.5 million settlement with the software company.
Roxanne Conlin of Des Moines negotiated the 2007 settlement that included $75 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Walgreen, Baker Hughes, Monsanto, Micron Technology among big market movers Tuesday

Walgreen, Baker Hughes, Monsanto among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Walgreen Co., up 26 cents at $26.62
The biggest drugstore chain in the U.S. said that strong sales of nonpharmacy items such as cosmetics helped lift sales in June.
Baker Hughes … Read : Walgreen, Baker Hughes, Monsanto, Micron Technology among big market movers Tuesday.

Netflix signs deal with Relativity to stream movies in same time frame as pay TV channels

Netflix adds to online movies with Relativity deal
LOS ANGELES – Netflix Inc. is snatching away several movies a year that would have gone to pay TV outlets such as HBO or Showtime, under a deal with film financier Relativity Media LLC announced Tuesday.
The deal, worth more than $100 million per year, highlights Netflix’ …. Original article  : Netflix signs deal with Relativity to stream movies in same time frame as pay TV channels.

Nokia sells wireless modem business to Renesas for $200 million, transfers 1,100 workers

Nokia in $200 million modem deal with Renesas
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. says it will sell its wireless modem business to Renesas Electronics Corp. for $200 million and will transfer 1,100 workers to the Japanese company.
The world’s largest handset maker says the two companies will also increase cooperation to develop high-speed modem technology. The … Read more >>>.

Free download Wordpress 2.5 for iOS 4 and iPhone 4

For those who prefer to manage their blogs on iOS 4 and iPhone 4, WordPress has released its updated version – -2.5. With the new version WordPress developers have designed for WordPress users to easily manage their WordPress blog (created version 2.9.2 or higher) from iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. With WordPress for iOS, … Read more »»».

Frida Kahlo Biography: Google Doodle on Frida Kahlo

Google once again gives an instance of being giant, not only as a search engine, but also in its way to honoring great people. Today Google is paying tribute to Maxican painter Frida Kahlo. Google is using a special doodle on its home page to celebrate the birthday of Frida Kahlo, today.
Frida Kahlo was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Frida Kahlo Biography: Google Doodle on Frida Kahlo.

Bharti Airtel promises $600M investment, rural focus in Nigeria’s mobile phone market

Nigeria: Bharti promises $600M telecom investment

LAGOS, Nigeria – Bharti Airtel’s CEO says the Indian company will invest $600 million in Nigeria’s mobile phone market.
Manoj Kohli told journalists Tuesday that the world’s fifth largest telecommunications company also would expand service into the West African’s nation rural pasturelands.
Bharti, already India’s largest mobile phone company with 125 million …. Original article  : Bharti Airtel promises $600M investment, rural focus in Nigeria’s mobile phone market.

eBay seller prosecuted for bidding in own auctions escapes being jailed

LONDON – An eBay seller, who is the first to be prosecuted for bidding in his own auctions to boost prices, has escaped being jailed.

Paul Barrett, 39, a dad of one, who owns a minibus firm, admitted to 11 charges of so-called “shill bidding”, brought out under new laws to combat …. Read the original article  : here.

How to run Flash on Apple iPad using Frash

Even if Steve Jobs calls for a Flash-free era, a greater part of the web thrives on the interactivity and elegance of Flash.One of the much slogged issues with iPad was the absence of Flash. This was simply because Flash is not meant for its touchscreen technology. This has been proven wrong with a new … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How to run Flash on Apple iPad using Frash.

Worldwide semiconductor sales grow nearly 48 percent in May from a year earlier

SIA: Global chip sales up 48 percent in May

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Worldwide sales of semiconductors increased almost 48 percent in May to $24.7 billion from a year earlier, the Semiconductor Industry Association said Tuesday.
The growth rate declined slightly from the 50.4 percent increase reported in April, the industry group said. Sequentially, sales grew 4.5 …. Read the original article  : Worldwide semiconductor sales grow nearly 48 percent in May from a year earlier.

Yahoo Announces Messenger and Mail for Android Mobile Phones

Yahoo joined hands with arch rival Google to strengthen its foothold applications for Google’s mobile operating system Android.?? Yahoo Messenger and Mail provides a home screen widget and HTML 5 compatibility for their email and news sites. Yahoo has made some major product releases across all the major smartphone platforms in the last month.
Yahoo …. Read the original article  : here.

Oriental Bank of Commerce Recruitment 2010 for the post of 200 Officers

The Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) has announced 200 vacancies for the post of Officer. Candidates, who wish to apply should be of the age between 21 to 30.
Age Limit: Minimum age (as on 01.07.2010)21 years, maximum age 30 years.
Remuneration for the officers post: Rs. 17000 a month.
Important Dates
Opening date for on-line registration: 05.07.2010
Closing …. Source  : Oriental Bank of Commerce Recruitment 2010 for the post of 200 Officers.

Octopus Paul predicts Spain over Germany at World Cup semifinal

Octopus Paul predicts Spain over Germany in WCup
BERLIN – Octopus oracle Paul is predicting Germany will be defeated by Spain at the World Cup semifinal.
Sea Life Aquarium’s spokesman Daniel Fey said Tuesday that the famous mollusk from Oberhausen chose a mussel from a glass tank marked with a Spanish flag, while ignoring the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Octopus Paul predicts Spain over Germany at World Cup semifinal.

Bankofmaharashtra Recruitment 2010: 650 Clerks Vacancy

PUNE, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Bank of Maharashtra has invited applications for the post of clerks. Recently Bankof Maharashtra has announced 650 vacancies for the post of clerks.
As you know, Bank of Maharashtra is one of the oldest banks, running under the supervision of Government of India. It is also a leading bank of India.
The … Read more >>>.

Sun DTH Unveils HD Service

CHENNAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- With the introduction of HD channels, the war between several DTH service operators in India is heating up. They are now offering HD service for their existing and new users and also offering lucrative discounts to woo them. Chennai based Sun DTH is one of the leading DTH operators in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sun DTH Unveils HD Service.

CNN sacks senior Middle East editor over Tweet on Hezbollah leader

WASHINGTON – US cable news network CNN has reportedly shown the door to its senior editor of Mideast Affairs for complimenting a Hezbollah leader from her personal Twitter account.

Octavia Nasr was fired after tweeting that she was “sad” to hear of the death of a Hezbollah leader.

It came as news of the death of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : CNN sacks senior Middle East editor over Tweet on Hezbollah leader.

Swiss solar plane touches down safely after completing historic 24-hour test flight

Solar plane lands after completing 24-hour flight

PAYERNE, Switzerland – An experimental solar-powered plane landed safely Thursday after completing its first 24-hour test flight, proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft all night.
Pilot Andre Borschberg eased the Solar Impulse aircraft onto the runway at Payerne airfield …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Swiss solar plane touches down safely after completing historic 24-hour test flight.

Computers blamed for outages on SKorea, US websites last year repeat attacks but do no damage

Repeat of SKorea, US cyberattacks does no damage

SEOUL, South Korea – Hundreds of computers that caused a wave of outages on U.S. and South Korean government websites last July launched new attacks on the same sites, but no major damage was reported, police said Thursday.
More than 460 computers infected with malicious computer codes assaulted 25 …. Source  : Computers blamed for outages on SKorea, US websites last year repeat attacks but do no damage.

CNN fires Middle Eastern editor over statement made on Twitter

CNN fires Middle Eastern editor over tweet
NEW YORK – CNN has fired an editor responsible for Middle Eastern coverage after she posted a note on Twitter expressing admiration for a late Lebanese cleric considered an inspiration for the Hezbollah militant movement.
Octavia Nasr later apologized for her tweet, but CNN’s senior vice president for …. Source  : CNN fires Middle Eastern editor over statement made on Twitter.

FTI Consulting, Family Dollar, US Airways, State Street among big market movers Wednesday

FTI Consulting, Family Dollar among big movers

NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
FTI Consulting Inc., down $11.13 at $32.14
Shares hit a two-and-a-half-year low after the consultancy cut its 2010 forecast below Wall Street analyst estimates.
Family Dollar Stores Inc., down $3.18 at …. Source article  : FTI Consulting, Family Dollar, US Airways, State Street among big market movers Wednesday.

Experimental solar-powered Swiss plane, batteries included, on 24-hour test flight

Solar-powered Swiss plane gets its day in the sun
GENEVA – An experimental solar-powered plane whose Swiss makers hope someday to fly around the globe soared into uncharted territory Wednesday – the cold, dark night.
The team of adventurers and engineers behind the Solar Impulse project are already celebrating an aviation milestone for the longest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Experimental solar-powered Swiss plane, batteries included, on 24-hour test flight.

Sony slashes e-reader prices in bid to keep up with Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook

Sony cuts e-reader price to stay competitive
SAN FRANCISCO – Sony has cut the prices on its electronic-book readers to keep up with competition from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, which both recently slashed prices on their own e-readers.
Sony Corp. spokeswoman Valerie Motis said Wednesday that Sony last week dropped the price of its …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sony slashes e-reader prices in bid to keep up with Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook.

YouTube’s upgrade of mobile website aims to make video viewing more convenient, appealing

YouTube touches up mobile video for touch screens
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – YouTube has upgraded its mobile website to make it more convenient and appealing to watch videos on touch-screen devices such as Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Motorola Inc.’s Droid X.
The improvements unveiled Wednesday are designed to make it easier for smart …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Alabama software company Intergraph agrees to be acquired by Sweden’s Hexagon AB

Sweden’s Hexagon buying software maker Intergraph

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Intergraph Corp., a privately held Alabama software maker, says it has agreed to be acquired by Sweden’s Hexagon AB for about $2.1 billion.
The deal was announced Wednesday.
Intergraph, based in Huntsville, makes software that allows government agencies and businesses to produce maps, designs and other visual representations. It … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Alabama software company Intergraph agrees to be acquired by Sweden’s Hexagon AB.

LaHood accuses lobbying campaign of undermining efforts to fight distracted driving

LaHood criticizes driver distraction lobbying push
WASHINGTON – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood criticized a fledgling lobbying campaign on Wednesday which he said would undermine his work to limit drivers’ use of cell phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel.
LaHood responded to a document prepared by a Washington lobbying firm last month that … Read more »».

Blizzard says asking players to go by real names in forums will make for better conversations

Bye-bye trolls? Blizzard forums to use real names

NEW YORK – Activision Blizzard Inc.’s move to require people to use their real names if they want to post messages in online forums for games is the latest sign that online anonymity is falling out of favor with many companies.
The upcoming change has upset many gamers who … Original source on Gaea Times at : Blizzard says asking players to go by real names in forums will make for better conversations.

Surveys find more Americans go online using mobile phones

Study: US mobile Web use growing, but still low

NEW YORK – When it comes to accessing the Web over mobile devices, Americans are far behind their Internet-connected counterparts in Japan, South Korea and parts of Europe.
“We are a third-world country where mobile is concerned. The rest of the world is using mobile phones underground, to …. Source  : Surveys find more Americans go online using mobile phones.

Omaha’s KeyOn Communications says it’s buying broadband business of TS Wireless in Illinois

Omaha’s KeyOn building on Illinois presence

OMAHA, Neb. – KeyOn Communications Holdings Inc. of Omaha says it has bought nearly all the wireless broadband assets of TS Wireless in Illinois.
KeyOn said in a news release Wednesday that TS Wireless is a division of Technology Specialists Group, Inc., which is based in Champaign, Ill.
Terms were not disclosed.
KeyOn …. Read the original article  : here.

Ebaums Responsible for Bieber Attacks YouTube Hack

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) YouTube was hacked recently and all Justin Bieber video viewers were redirected to other videos like the infamous One Man One Jar video. For some of the viewers, some messages were triggered. According to some reports, Ebaums is responsible for Bieber attacks. The Ebaumsworld site provides funny videos, pictures, flash games, …. Original article  : Ebaums Responsible for Bieber Attacks YouTube Hack.

Glitch on AT&T network slows iPhone 4 uploads to below previous model

AT&T network glitch limits iPhone 4 upload speeds
NEW YORK – In the latest snag for the iPhone 4, AT&T Inc. said Wednesday that a software defect in its network is limiting data uploads from the phone in some areas.
That means it takes longer for users to send pictures, video and other …. Source  : Glitch on AT&T network slows iPhone 4 uploads to below previous model.

Review: Airfare search sites take off with new tools for finding flight deals

Review: Travel sites take off with tools for deals
NEW YORK – A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago. Now the best ones reflect the new realities of travel, and offer to include luggage fees in fare calculations. That helps because $15 or $25 applied each way can turn … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Review: Airfare search sites take off with new tools for finding flight deals.

3-D television: a new device, a new language for pioneering TV viewers and programmers

3-D television: a new device, a new language
NEW YORK – Let’s say you’ve started lusting for a 3-D television.
Never mind that when you get to the store to sample 3-D TV, you discover that World Cup soccer in 3-D may not grab you like a scene from the 3-D animated film “Monsters vs. …. Original article  : 3-D television: a new device, a new language for pioneering TV viewers and programmers.

Review: ‘Hamlet’s BlackBerry’ touts benefit of disconnecting every now and then

Review: Too much technology bad for self, society
“Hamlet’s BlackBerry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age” (Harper, $24.99), by William Powers: Back in the 1800s, Henry David Thoreau wrote that the man who constantly and desperately keeps going to the post office to check for correspondence from others …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Review: ‘Hamlet’s BlackBerry’ touts benefit of disconnecting every now and then.

Pakistan president seeks Chinese investment in energy but makes no mention of nuclear deal

Pakistan president woos Chinese energy investment

BEIJING – Pakistan’s president appealed Wednesday for Chinese help in developing his country’s stagnant energy sector, pointing to nuclear power as one growth area but making no public mention of a deal with China that has alarmed the U.S. and others.
The weeklong visit to China is Asif Ali Zardari’s fifth … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pakistan president seeks Chinese investment in energy but makes no mention of nuclear deal.

Hezbollah denounces CNN’s decision to fire Mideast editor over tweet on Shiite cleric

Hezbollah denounces CNN’s firing of Mideast editor
BEIRUT – The Lebanese militant Hezbollah has denounced CNN’s decision to fire a Middle East editor for posting a note on Twitter expressing admiration for the country’s late top Shiite cleric.
Octavia Nasr later apologized for her tweet in which she described Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah as … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hezbollah denounces CNN’s decision to fire Mideast editor over tweet on Shiite cleric.

‘One third of young women check Facebook before loo in the morning’

LONDON – A new study has revealed that one third of women aged 18 to 34 check Facebook when they first wake up, even before going to the toilet.

The study, conducted by Oxygen Media and Lightspeed Research polled the habits, of 1,605 adults using social media between May and June 2010 in an effort to … Original article on : ‘One third of young women check Facebook before loo in the morning’.

Australia says Google broke privacy law by collecting private data while mapping streets

Australia: Google Street View broke privacy law
SYDNEY – Google broke Australia’s privacy law when it collected private information from wireless networks, the country’s privacy commissioner said Friday, following an investigation into the Internet giant’s “Street View” mapping service.
Several other countries are investigating Google over the data collection, and there are growing concerns from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australia says Google broke privacy law by collecting private data while mapping streets.

Southwestern Chongqing aims to build biggest IT manufacturing base in Asia

SINGAPORE – Chongqing, a populous economic hub in southwestern China, is hoping to become Asia’s largest manufacturing base for information technology (IT) products.

In an interview with China Daily, Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan expressed confidence about IT industry prospects, saying the fast-growing demand for computer and communication facilities, would facilitate realization of this goal in … Read more >>.

Cutchsoft launches ready-to-print cheque management application in Kochi

KOCHI – To ease the errors on writing bank checks, Cutchsoft Private Limited, the technology arm of Cutch Group, unveiled its new Windows-software based Cheque Management application, Cheque Strategic Office Software (Cheque SOS) in Kochi.

With an aim on comprehensive management function, which includes cheque printing, and to avoid preventable mismanagement of cheques this [..] Read the original article: here.

Fring Video Chat In iPhone 4

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- iPhone 4 might be in the muddy waters of criticism but that is seemingly no block for innovation to proser. Fring has just received the approval from Apple for a cross platform video chatting service that shall be enabled on iPhone4 in a few days. Fring happens to be a peer-to-peer …. Read the original article  : Fring Video Chat In iPhone 4.

Malaysian Internet company MOL to sell credits for popular Facebook applications in Asia

Facebook in deal to sell site credits in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Facebook is partnering with a Malaysian company to sell credits at retail outlets across Asia for the first time, aiming to make it easier for millions of people to purchase virtual goods and play games on the social networking site [..] Read the original article: here.

Andaman Motor Expo In Phuket

PHUKET, THAILAND (GaeaTimes.com)- The first annual Andaman Motor Expo shall be hosted by HomeWorks in Phuket from August 6 to August 12. Krishapanat Patwarasith who happens to be the managing director of the event organizer ND Productions, declared the decision in a press conference on July 8. The Andaman Motor Expo happens to be one … Read more >>.

Prosecutors raid prime minister’s office over alleged illegal surveillance of businessman

Prosecutors raid SKorea prime minister’s office

SEOUL, South Korea – Prosecutors raided the prime minister’s office Friday over allegations its ethics officials illegally investigated a citizen over the posting of an Internet video critical of South Korea’s president.
Prosecution officials confiscated computer servers and documents of four ethics officials, an official in the prime minister’s office said.
He …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Prosecutors raid prime minister’s office over alleged illegal surveillance of businessman.

Yahoo latest partnership calls for Zillow to handle sales of local real estate ads

Yahoo farms out for-sale home listings to Zillow
SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. is turning over its listings of homes for sale and other local real estate advertising to an online specialist in the field, Zillow.com.
The alliance announced Friday calls for Zillow.com to oversee a network that will place the home listings and ads … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Yahoo latest partnership calls for Zillow to handle sales of local real estate ads.

Google expects regulatory OK to keep operating in China, for now

Google expects regulatory OK in China, for now
SUN VALLEY, Idaho – Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday he expects Beijing to renew the license the company needs to continue operating a website in China.
The renewal had been in doubt due to the tense relations between Google and Chinese authorities over censorship … Original article on : Google expects regulatory OK to keep operating in China, for now.

Top prize at World Series of Poker $8.94M with 7,319 entrants; total prize pool $68.8M

Top prize at World Series of Poker $8.94 million

LAS VEGAS – The top prize at the World Series of Poker main event is $8.94 million as the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament reached 7,319 entrants, its second-best showing ever.
A field of 2,391 players entered poker’s richest event on Thursday, the last of four starting days … Original source on Gaea Times at : Top prize at World Series of Poker $8.94M with 7,319 entrants; total prize pool $68.8M.

Top prize at World Series of Poker nears $9M with time left to enter; prize pool tops $68M

Top prize at World Series of Poker nears $9M

LAS VEGAS – The top prize at the World Series of Poker neared $9 million on Thursday as the main event reached its second-most entries ever.
More than 2,300 players entered the no-limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament on the last day to buy in for $10,000, pushing the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Top prize at World Series of Poker nears $9M with time left to enter; prize pool tops $68M.

Lawson Software’s fiscal 4Q earnings drop 70 percent, outlook falls below analyst views

Lawson Software’s 4Q earnings hit by tax bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawson Software Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings plunged 70 percent as the business software maker swallowed a bigger tax bill and booked acquistion costs.
The St. Paul, Minn.-based company also provided a disappointing outlook for the current quarter, causing its shares to …. Original source  : Lawson Software’s fiscal 4Q earnings drop 70 percent, outlook falls below analyst views.

Nu Horizons Electronics posts 1Q profit as companies spend on technology again

Nu Horizons Electronics turns profitable in 1Q

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Semiconductor distributor Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. reported a first-quarter profit Thursday, as recovering demand among businesses for new technology helped it recover from a loss a year earlier.
Shares spiked 9 percent in electronic trading after the market closed.
For March through May, Nu Horizons said it earned … Read more »»».

Retailers deepen discounts to win shoppers in June, fueling worries over back-to-school

Retailers post choppy June, deepen discounts
NEW YORK – Stores deepened discounts more than planned in June to draw recession-scarred shoppers to buy summer tops and other merchandise. But shoppers bought mostly items they needed, resulting in small revenue gains.
The mixed results from June, released Thursday, are raising concerns about the back-to-school season and … Read more : Retailers deepen discounts to win shoppers in June, fueling worries over back-to-school.

Online ’super reviewers’ invest hundreds of hours, but say the payoff is worth it

For online ’super reviewers’ rewards go offline
BOSTON – Damien Smith leans in to hug Mairead Kelly. They have never met, but he has read her reviews dozens of times. “I can finally put a face to the person. She’s a great writer,” Smith said, sampling some squid ink risotto and moving between groups … Original source on Gaea Times at : Online ’super reviewers’ invest hundreds of hours, but say the payoff is worth it.

Dell tries on T-shirt design site Threadless for a new series of laptop lid art

Dell tries on T-shirt site for new laptop art
ROUND ROCK, Texas – PC maker Dell Inc. has tried to set its consumer laptops apart from the competition with lids buyers can customize from a library of patterns, colors and art.
For its latest set of designs, which add $85 to the cost of a … Read more : Dell tries on T-shirt design site Threadless for a new series of laptop lid art.

Retailers steepen discounts to get shoppers to buy after choppy June; back-to-school worries

Retailers steepen discounts after choppy June
NEW YORK – Stores deepened discounts more than planned in June to draw recession-scarred shoppers to buy summer tops and other merchandise. But shoppers bought mostly items they needed, resulting in small revenue gains.
The mixed results from June, released Thursday, are raising concerns about the back-to-school season and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Retailers steepen discounts to get shoppers to buy after choppy June; back-to-school worries.

Globecomm gets 2 contracts for wireless services in Caribbean

Globecomm gets 2 contracts for Caribbean services

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Satellite communications company Globecomm Systems Inc. said Thursday that it received two contracts to offer wireless services to service operators in the Caribbean.
Globecomm said the contracts are for CDMA – or code division multiple access – switching facilities for services in Antigua and the Turks and … Read more »».

Harley-Davidson Names Two New Executives

MILWAUKEE (GaeaTimes.com)- American heavy weight bike maker Harley-Davidson has appointed two new executives for it’s legal and treasury departments. Reportedly Harley-Davidson announced their decision to name two executives on Friday which in their opinion shall offer rigidity to the administration level in the company.
Paul J. Jones shall be serving as the Vice President and as … Original article on : Harley-Davidson Names Two New Executives.

China’s telecom vendors perplexed over India’s lack of transparancy on security issue

MUMBAI – Chinese telecom gear manufacturers are worried about getting a lower hand in competition with western rivals if the Indian government does not allow them access to the first around of 3G telecom device purchase.

Indian telecom operators are expected to roll out their 3G services prior to September with the auction of 3G spectrums …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : China’s telecom vendors perplexed over India’s lack of transparancy on security issue.

Harley-Davidson Opens Showroom In India

HYDERABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The wait is over. Bike lovers in India shall now have a new reason to rejoice as Harley-Davidson have already opened their showroom in Hyderabad. Reportedly, the Harley-Davidson showroom happens to be the very first one in India from the American heavy weight bike maker.
The decision to open a bike showroom in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Harley-Davidson Opens Showroom In India.

Chinese think tank sees Facebook, other social networking sites as a threat

NEW DELHI – A top Chinese think tank sees social networking sites like Facebook posing a security threat to China.

These sites are being used as “tools of subversion” by Western nations, including the United States, claimed the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in its annual report on the development of new media.

“Facebook has …. Original article  : Chinese think tank sees Facebook, other social networking sites as a threat.

Nokia Planning Big For India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that Nokia is determined to regain its lost territory in the Indian market. The number one cell phone handset maker of the world has been steadily losing market share to rivals like Apple, LG and Samsung over the last two years. India is a market where it is …. Read the original article  : Nokia Planning Big For India.

Google wins permission to keep website in China after ending detour around censorship rules

Google wins permission to keep website in China
SAN FRANCISCO – Google won permission Friday to maintain its website in China and keep its toehold in the world’s most populous nation after bowing to pressure to eliminate a virtual detour around the country’s online censorship requirements.
Entering search requests at Google.cn from within mainland China … Read : Google wins permission to keep website in China after ending detour around censorship rules.

Summary Box: Patent holder that won hefty RIM settlement sues other phone makers over patents

Summary Box: Patent holder sues phone makers
THE LAWSUIT: Patent-holding company NTP Inc. files patent-infringement cases against Apple Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., HTC Corp., Motorola Inc. and LG Electronics Inc.
THE HISTORY: NTP is the same company that won a patent settlement of more than $600 million from BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd.
THE … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Patent holder that won hefty RIM settlement sues other phone makers over patents.

Former Intel CEO defends Senate candidate Fiorina’s record at HP, which Boxer has criticized

Former Intel CEO defends Fiorina’s layoffs at HP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Former Intel Corp. CEO Craig Barrett on Friday defended the decision by GOP Senate candidate Carly Fiorina to lay off thousands of workers and ship jobs overseas as a necessary business move when she was head of Hewlett-Packard Co.
Barrett is part of a coalition of …. Source article  : Former Intel CEO defends Senate candidate Fiorina’s record at HP, which Boxer has criticized.

G Ticket: Google’s Alternative to Ticketmaster

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) We all know Ticketmaster where we can buy most of the tickets for live concerts, movie tickets and many other big events. Now there are rumors that Google is launching an alternative to Ticketmaster named G-Ticket. Ticketmaster is a Tickets sales and distribution company that was founded in 1976 and later …. Original source  : G Ticket: Google’s Alternative to Ticketmaster.

Global wireless subscriptions pass 5 billion as India and China catch up, Ericsson estimates

Estimate: Global cell subscriptions pass 5 billion
NEW YORK – The number of wireless service subscriptions worldwide passed 5 billion this week, according to an estimate by LM Ericsson AB, the Swedish maker of wireless equipment.
The estimate is based on data from carriers worldwide, and compares to the global population of nearly … Read more >>>.

Obama to attend groundbreaking at Michigan battery plant Thursday

Obama to travel to Michigan Thursday
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama will travel to Michigan Thursday for the groundbreaking of a plant that will produce batteries for electric vehicles.

An administration official says Obama will attend the event at the LG Chem factory in Holland, Mich. Partial funding for the plant came from a federal program to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Obama to attend groundbreaking at Michigan battery plant Thursday.

Beijing renews Google license to operate website in China despite censorship row

China renews Google license amid censorship row
BEIJING – China renewed Google’s license to operate a website, preserving the search giant’s toehold in the world’s most populous country after the company gave up an attempt to skirt Beijing’s censorship practices.
Google said Friday that Chinese officials had approved its Internet content …. Read the original article  : Beijing renews Google license to operate website in China despite censorship row.

Stocks narrowly mixed as investors pause after a 3-day rally, prepare for earnings season

Stocks trading in tight range after 3-day rally
NEW YORK – Stocks are trading in a tight range as investors pause after a big three-day rally and prepare for earnings season.
Traders often avoid making big bets just before earnings releases since they provide a clear picture of how strong a company is performing. Outlooks …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stocks narrowly mixed as investors pause after a 3-day rally, prepare for earnings season.

Chinese think thank accuses US, other Western countries of using Facebook to sow unrest

China group says US uses Facebook to sow unrest
BEIJING – A Chinese government-backed think tank has accused the U.S. and other Western governments of using social-networking sites such as Facebook to spur political unrest and called for stepped-up scrutiny of the wildly popular sites.
As China’s online population – the world’s largest …. Original article  : Chinese think thank accuses US, other Western countries of using Facebook to sow unrest.

Stock futures dip after 3-day rally and ahead of start of earnings season

Stock futures fall after 3-day rally
NEW YORK – Stock futures fell Friday following a big three-day rally and as investors prepare for upcoming earnings season.
Traders often avoid making big bets just before earnings releases since they provide a clear picture of how strong a company is performing. Outlooks for future growth will …. Read the original article  : here.

Patent holder that won hefty RIM settlement sues other smart phone makers over e-mail patents

Patent holder sues smart phone makers
NEW YORK – The patent-holding company that won a settlement of more than $600 million from the maker of the BlackBerry said Friday it has sued six other makers of phones and phone software.
Patent company NTP Inc. is suing Apple Inc., Google …. Read the original article  : Patent holder that won hefty RIM settlement sues other smart phone makers over e-mail patents.

Stock futures mixed as investors pause from 3-day rally ahead of start of earnings season

Stock futures mixed after 3-day rally
NEW YORK – Stock futures traded in a narrow range Friday following a big three-day rally and as investors prepare for upcoming earnings season.
Traders often avoid making big bets just before earnings releases since they provide a clear picture of how strong a company is performing. Outlooks for … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Stock futures mixed as investors pause from 3-day rally ahead of start of earnings season.

Google says Beijing renews license needed to continue operating a website in China

Google says Beijing renews China net license
BEIJING – Google on Friday said Beijing has renewed the license it needs to continue operating a website in China, securing the search giant’s foothold in the world’s biggest Internet market despite tensions over censorship.
The renewal of the license to provide Internet content … Read more >>>.

Oz Greens candidate blames Facebook porn on hacker

SYDNEY – An Australian federal Greens candidate has revealed that the pornographic images posted from her Facebook account is the work of a hacker.

Dr Patricia Petersen, a Greens candidate for the southeast Queensland seat of Blair, said her 3200 Facebook friends would … Original source on Gaea Times at : Oz Greens candidate blames Facebook porn on hacker.

Octopus oracle Paul predicts Spain will win World Cup

Octopus Paul picks Spain to win World Cup
BERLIN – Octopus oracle Paul predicts Spain will beat Holland and win the World Cup.
Paul’s pick was carried live Friday on TV stations around Europe. The world-famous octopus could be seen sitting on a tank marked with a Spanish flag for only a few minutes before … Original article on : Octopus oracle Paul predicts Spain will win World Cup.

Hero Honda Retains Number One Position

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Hero Honda which happens to be one of India’s largest two wheeler manufacturer retains it’s number one position in sales figures. In a recent report, Hero Honda officials have declared the company soaring high with an increment in sales figure by 16.6 percent.
The reports are in accordance to the sales figures of … Read more : Hero Honda Retains Number One Position.

Mud, sweat and faith: NM village rallies for remudding of historic church

Historic church brings NM village together

RANCHOS DE TAOS, N.M. – In the center of this northern New Mexico village stands a sun-baked adobe church made famous by the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe and the photographs of Ansel Adams and Paul Strand.
But if it weren’t for an annual ritual that has been kept alive for nearly …. Original source  : Mud, sweat and faith: NM village rallies for remudding of historic church.

Octopus Paul predicts Germany will win third place in World Cup

Octopus Paul: Germany will win 3rd place
BERLIN – Octopus oracle Paul is predicting Germany will win over Uruguay at the World Cup in the fight for third place.
Paul’s pick was carried live Friday on TV stations around Europe. The world-famous octopus could be seen choosing a mussel from a glass tank marked with … Read more : Octopus Paul predicts Germany will win third place in World Cup.