IBM Plans to Ship World’s Fastest Processor in September

IBM recently announced zEnterprise mainframe computer , powered by z196 processors which will provide record breaking speed. The high speed is necessary to manage huge workload such as banks and retailers because world becomes increasingly more inter-connected, data has grown beyond the world’s storage capacity, and business transactions continued to reach beyond the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : IBM Plans to Ship World’s Fastest Processor in September.

AP source: Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd in talks with Oracle over job

AP source: Oracle, ex-HP CEO Hurd in talks for job
SAN FRANCISCO – Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd is in talks to take a top executive job at Oracle Corp., the database software maker run by his friend Larry Ellison, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions said Sunday.
It wasn’t immediately clear …. Read the original article  : here.

Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries

Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled
Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay – or none at all.
Job creation will likely remain weak for months or even years. But once … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries.

California, once a leader in waste-to-energy technology, falls behind rest of world

California falls behind in waste-to-energy race

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Los Angeles County officials are looking to spend $200 million to build three so-called biorefineries as California attempts to catch up with Japan and other countries in turning trash into energy.
Fears that newer trash-to-energy technologies would undermine traditional recycling or create air pollution have stalled efforts …. Source article  : California, once a leader in waste-to-energy technology, falls behind rest of world.

MIT Apps Made Supercomputing Possible on Android Phone

Some people call Nexus One a superphone. Suddenly, the name has taken different level of meaning. A team of scientists from MIT had a brainstorming session to develop an innovative Android application that can come close to solving complex computational problems in just a fraction of the time that it’d take a genuine …. Source article  : MIT Apps Made Supercomputing Possible on Android Phone.

Oracle names ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president, board member; co-president Phillips resigns

Oracle names ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president
SAN FRANCISCO – Oracle Corp. has hired former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd to help lead the database software maker in a pivotal moment in Oracle’s 33-year history as it tries to muscle in on more of HP’s turf.
Hurd’s appointment Monday as co-president of Oracle comes …. Source article  : Oracle names ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd co-president, board member; co-president Phillips resigns.

Economic woes, Facebook don’t scare greeting card giant Hallmark as it heads into 2nd century

Greeting card giant Hallmark heads for 2nd century
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hallmark Cards Inc., a $4 billion empire built on a demand for printed sentimentality, enters its second century facing a weak economy and what could be an even greater challenge: a generation that has grown up posting its sentiments online.
Hallmark has thrived …. Original source  : Economic woes, Facebook don’t scare greeting card giant Hallmark as it heads into 2nd century.

Linux Foundation Launches Open Compliance Program

The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization, instrumental for the growth of Linux, recently unveiled the Open Compliance Program. The program offers compliance training, tools and?? a standard format to report software information, consulting and a self-assessment checklist so that companies can comply with open source licenses.

As the demand for Linux and …. Read the original article  : Linux Foundation Launches Open Compliance Program.

Kanye West he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’

LONDON – In a bid to clear his image, Kanye West has taken to Twitter to claim that he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’.

The rapper had a meltdown on Twitter and he posted a series of 70 Tweets.

“They wanted yall to believe I was … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kanye West he was wrongly branded as ‘racist’.

FFXIV Server Status Woes Continue

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta is now hogging the limelight though for the wrong reason. Ever since Square Enix the Japanese company that has made the game announced about the availability of the beta release the excitement of the fans of the franchisee reached the crescendo. The release of the …. Read the original article  : FFXIV Server Status Woes Continue.

Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case

BANGALORE – A fast track court here will on Wednesday deliver its verdict in the rape and murder case of Pratibha Srikant Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm in Bangalore, who was allegedly raped and murdered in 2005 by …. Original source  : Bangalore court to pronounce verdict in BPO rape case.

Origin PC Revealed Big O, a Gaming PC and Xbox 360 Hybrid

Origin PC has unveiled a new Gaming PC called the Big O. This is actually a hybrid of gaming PC and an Xbox 360 slim which is supposed to provide fastest computer hardware on the market. So, if you are a hardcore gamers you can?? game on the integrated Xbox 360 slim … Read more »»».

Entropic Communications adds Ted Tewksbury and Bob Bailey to its board

Entropic Communications adds 2 board members
SAN DIEGO – Semiconductor maker Entropic Communications Inc. on Tuesday named two new members to its board.
The company said Dr. Theodore Tewksbury, president and CEO of Integrated Device Technology Inc., and Robert Bailey, chairman of PMC-Sierra Inc., are now members of its board.
Tewksbury previously was president and chief …. Source article  : Entropic Communications adds Ted Tewksbury and Bob Bailey to its board.

Oracle’s Larry Ellison takes a pay cut, but still gets pay package worth $70 million

Oracle’s Ellison gets pay package worth $70M
NEW YORK – Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest people, drew a pay package worth about $70 million during the company’s most recent fiscal year.
That’s down 17 percent from $84.5 million the year before, according to an Associated Press analysis of Oracle’s securities … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oracle’s Larry Ellison takes a pay cut, but still gets pay package worth $70 million.

Hewlett-Packard Co. sues former CEO Mark Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle

HP sues ex-CEO Hurd over new job at rival Oracle
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing Mark Hurd, the chief executive it ousted last month, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a California state court, came a day after Oracle hired Hurd as …. Source article  : Hewlett-Packard Co. sues former CEO Mark Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle.

US appeals court: Judges can demand warrant for police to get cell phone tracking data

Court: Judges can demand warrant for cell locales

PHILADELPHIA – Judges have the right to require warrants before police get cell phone records that could suggest a customer’s likely location, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a novel electronic privacy case.
The Pennsylvania case involves the government’s interest in records that show a caller’s location during …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : US appeals court: Judges can demand warrant for police to get cell phone tracking data.

Mysterious bouncing balls take over Google home page; doodle detectives do best to decode

Google milks animated doodle mystery on Twitter
SEATTLE – For a dozen years, Google Inc. has been occasionally swapping its everyday logo for a “doodle,” a sketch celebrating holidays, inventions, artists and sporting events, and showcasing designs from contest-winning students.
Usually, Google makes it clear what’s being celebrated, using the doodle as a lure to …. Source  : Mysterious bouncing balls take over Google home page; doodle detectives do best to decode.

Summary Box: Gates, Buffett to wine and dine China’s super rich on philanthropy mission

Summary Box: Gates, Buffett pitch charity in China
STUMPING FOR CHARITY: Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett will take their campaign to get the super rich to donate their money to charity to China later this month.
BIG POOL OF TARGETS: The rapid growth in China since economic reforms began 30 … Original article on : Summary Box: Gates, Buffett to wine and dine China’s super rich on philanthropy mission.

Hewlett-Packard Co. files lawsuit against ex-CEO Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle

HP sues ex-HP CEO Hurd over new job at Oracle
SAN FRANCISCO – Hewlett-Packard Co. is suing the chief executive it ousted last month, Mark Hurd, to stop him from taking a top job at rival Oracle Corp.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a California state court, came a day after Oracle hired Hurd … Read : Hewlett-Packard Co. files lawsuit against ex-CEO Hurd to prevent him from joining rival Oracle.

Man Killed by his Internet Girlfriend’s Real Lover

Twentyseven-year-old Scot John McDonald met Nanqueen Romero, 31 from Philippines on internet chat room. They chatted for several weeks on line. Then, Romero invited him to visit her in Angono in the Philippines. McDonald has no clue that she has live-in relationship with Anselmo Lacostales. According to The Sun, she introduced Lacostales?? as her …. Source article  : Man Killed by his Internet Girlfriend’s Real Lover.

MT tea party removes leader after Facebook post appears to condone violence against gays

MT tea party removes leader after anti-gay post
HELENA, Mont. – The Big Sky Tea Party Association’s board of directors has removed the organization’s president for an exchange on his Facebook page that appeared to condone violence against homosexuals.
Board member Roger Nummerdor says Tim Ravndal also has been kicked out of the Montana organization.
The …. Source  : MT tea party removes leader after Facebook post appears to condone violence against gays.

Google’s Homepage Puzzles Users

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Google’s latest doodle has created a great buzz on the web as people all over have shown curiosity at the oddly bouncy and colorful balls that make up the logo today. Considering that Google is known for the innovative designs that it creates on its homepage regularly for a particular event …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google’s Homepage Puzzles Users.

‘Quick Hit NFL Football’ launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later

Quick Hit football video game gets NFL makeover
SEATTLE – Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2010 NFL season, and along with it, a renewed interest in fantasy leagues and video games that let Monday-morning quarterbacks feel as if they’re part of the action.
The perennial champ of the genre, Electronic Arts Inc.’s “Madden,” has …. Original article  : ‘Quick Hit NFL Football’ launches with league makeover; Facebook version coming later.

The New Google Instant to Turn Mobile very soon

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Google had introduced its new search feature “Google Instant” just a day ago. Today, the search engine giant has revealed that it plans to take “Instant” to the next level. Google Instant will be available on the mobile platform as well. Instant’s predictive search feature seems to hold its breath. …. Source article  : The New Google Instant to Turn Mobile very soon.

Google Instant: The Best Gets Better

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The ambitious Search Engine giant creates yet another dimension in the way people search. Today, Google announced the release of “Google Instant”. Google Instant is knitting the dimensions of real-time search. Previously, Google used to give search suggestions on the way, as you typed your search keywords. The suggestions were …. Source  : Google Instant: The Best Gets Better.

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco’s coach calls his tweets “bunch of nonsense”

Ochocinco’s coach calls his tweets “nonsense”
CINCINNATI – Bengals coach Marvin Lewis doesn’t care about Chad Ochocinco’s dinner plans or anything else in his personal life.
Follow him on Twitter? Not a chance.
“I don’t follow him because it’s just a bunch of nonsense,” Lewis said Wednesday. “I don’t really care where he goes to eat [..] Read the original article: here.

Summary Box: Google moves toward instant gratification with latest twist in Internet search

Summary Box: Google quickens with ‘instant’ search
INSTANT SEARCH: Google is offering its users instant gratification by showing search results while a request is being typed.
WHAT IT MEANS: People will start to see search results that may change with each character that’s entered into Google’s search box.
THE GOAL: A lightning-fast search engine that knows …. Original article  : Summary Box: Google moves toward instant gratification with latest twist in Internet search.

GM’s OnStar service testing voice commands allowing drivers to update Facebook status

GM testing voice command to update Facebook status
DETROIT – General Motors Co. is testing software that would let drivers talk to their cars to update status messages on the Facebook social media website, as well as listen to Facebook messages, the company said Wednesday.
The verbal updates would be made through GM’s OnStar safety …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : GM’s OnStar service testing voice commands allowing drivers to update Facebook status.

Military bases ban sale of video game that lets players ’shoot’ US troops in Afghanistan

Military bans video game that ‘kills’ US troops

WASHINGTON – Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and “shoot” U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
“Medal of Honor” by Electronic Arts, a major game developer based in Redwood City, Calif., hits stores …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Military bases ban sale of video game that lets players ’shoot’ US troops in Afghanistan.

Summary Box: AP review finds Ping handy, but needs longer music previews, more members

Summary Box: Review finds Ping handy iTunes add-on
THE OFFERING: Apple Inc.’s new music-discovery feature, Ping, which lets you see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.
THE REQUIREMENTS: The feature is free, as is the software running it, iTunes 10. It works fine on Windows XP, but …. Source  : Summary Box: AP review finds Ping handy, but needs longer music previews, more members.

Military bases ban sale of video game that lets player ’shoot’ US troops

Military bans sale of violent video game
WASHINGTON – Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and “shoot” U.S. troops.

“Medal of Honor” by Electronic Arts, a major game developer based in Redwood City, Ca., hits stores Oct. 12.
But after … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Military bases ban sale of video game that lets player ’shoot’ US troops.

DC, federal partners launch free wireless Internet on National Mall for tourists, residents

DC launches free Wi-Fi on National Mall
WASHINGTON – Free wireless Internet access has been added to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Officials said Wednesday the city has installed 220 free Wi-Fi hotspots that are accessible by any compatible computer or device.
The D.C. government installed the hotspots along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the …. Source  : DC, federal partners launch free wireless Internet on National Mall for tourists, residents.

Review: Ping social-discovery feature on iTunes needs longer music previews, more members

Review: Ping a handy iTunes add-on with promise
LOS ANGELES – Apple Inc.’s new music-discovery feature, Ping, is a potentially useful addition to iTunes. With it, you can see what songs your friends are buying and recommend some of your favorites to them.
It’s great that Apple is finally incorporating elements of Lala.com, which offered … Read more >>>.

What it’s like to suffer a hack attack on Twitter _ and how to survive it

Hack attack hits home for AP writer
LOS ANGELES – The Twitterverse is full of far more mysterious forces than indecipherable trending topics and Lady Gaga.
There are people out there with dark, dastardly intents, as I learned when my account was hacked.
Now, anyone who knows me knows I love Twitter. I am a tweeting …. Source article  : What it’s like to suffer a hack attack on Twitter _ and how to survive it.

Amazon purchases online music store Amie Street in bid to grow its digital download business

Amazon buys online music retailer Amie Street
SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon.com Inc., seeking to expand its position in the music download market against rivals like Apple Inc.’s iTunes Store, has purchased online music retailer Amie Street for an undisclosed amount.
In an e-mail to users Wednesday, Amie Street said it has found “a great … Read : Amazon purchases online music store Amie Street in bid to grow its digital download business.

Google revs up search engine with new feature that delivers results as users type in requests

Google search accelerates with ‘instant’ results
SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday by adding a feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their requests.
The change, called “Google Instant,” is the closest the 12-year-old company has come yet to realizing its founders’ …. Source article  : Google revs up search engine with new feature that delivers results as users type in requests.

Craigslist Adult Services Asked to Close Worldwide

Craigslist announced on Monday that it is shutting down its ‘Adult Services’ here in the States.?? In a statement on Tuesday, a group of four human rights groups admired that the site has dropped the section in the U.S., but said it needs to go much further and close the adult or … Read more »».

Kelsey Grammer backs new network providing entertainment for political conservatives

Network for conservative entertainment launches
NEW YORK – Actor Kelsey Grammer is an investor and public face supporting a new network that launched Wednesday with entertainment designed to appeal to political conservatives.
RightNetwork, whose first series, “Running,” follows the fortunes of a couple of Tea Party-backed candidates for public office, is also trying a new … Read more »»».

Review: ‘R.U.S.E.’ brings computer-style strategic war gaming to Xbox, PlayStation

Review: ‘R.U.S.E.’ brings war strategy to consoles
Video-game wars, like those in “Halo” or “Call of Duty,” are usually seen from the grunt’s-eye view. If you want to play general, with thousands of troops following your every order, you have to turn on your computer, home to real-time strategy (RTS) epics like “StarCraft II” … Read more >>>.

With new motion-capture tech for Xbox, Microsoft hopes to outmaneuver Sony, Nintendo in Japan

Microsoft’s Xbox ready for bigger battle in Japan
TOKYO – Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn’t been easy for Microsoft Corp.
Its Xbox 360 game console runs a distant third in sales here behind Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 3 console and Nintendo Co.’s Wii.
But the Seattle-based company is armed with … Read this article on Gaea Times at : With new motion-capture tech for Xbox, Microsoft hopes to outmaneuver Sony, Nintendo in Japan.

Indian court upholds Vodafone’s $2.6 billion tax bill in sweeping precedent for foreign deals

Indian court upholds big tax bill against Vodafone

MUMBAI, India – In a landmark ruling Wednesday, an Indian court said Vodafone Group Plc is liable for an estimated $2.6 billion in taxes for its 2007 acquisition of one of India’s largest mobile phone companies.
The decision sets a precedent that could impact hundreds of foreign transactions and …. Original source  : Indian court upholds Vodafone’s $2.6 billion tax bill in sweeping precedent for foreign deals.

Google Bouncing Balls Doodle Surprizes Viewers on September 7

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Google’s mystifying new Doodle is sure to take you for a ride.
On September 7th, Google came up with its brand new facet full of vibrant colors. Balls of different shapes bouncing around here and there and forming the Google logo time and again. What a site !
Well, this isn’t Google’s first … Read more »»».

“Here you have” Virus Threatens Cyber-security!

On Thursday, a malicious worm infiltrated several high profile US companies and thousands of other local users. This new virus is called “Here you have” and is masquerading as a benign PDF inside a spam e-mail.
The e-mail which contains the subject line “Just for you” or “here you have” contains a link to what appears …. Source article  : “Here you have” Virus Threatens Cyber-security!.

Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo, brings in Microsoft exec as it struggles with stiff competition

Nokia replaces CEO with Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. will replace CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Stephen Elop from Microsoft on Sept. 21, the world’s largest handset maker said Friday, as it struggles to keep pace with smaller and more innovative rivals, particularly in the smartphone market.
With Nokia stock down more than … Read more : Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo, brings in Microsoft exec as it struggles with stiff competition.

Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo as handset maker struggles against stiff competition from rivals

Nokia fires CEO as it fights fierce competition
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. says it will dismiss CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, as the world’s largest handset maker struggles against fierce competition from rivals.
The company said Friday that Kallasvuo will be replaced by Stephen Elop, who heads Microsoft’s business division, as president and chief executive Sept. 21.
The …. Original article  : Nokia fires CEO Kallasvuo as handset maker struggles against stiff competition from rivals.

London primary school outsources mathematics teaching to India

LONDON – In a first of its kind in the UK, a primary school in London is reportedly outsourcing teaching to India to lead mathematics lessons for 11-year-olds, because Indian tutors are cheaper to hire than home-grown teachers.

According to The Telegraph, the Ashmount Primary school is using call centre-style staff in India to lead mathematics … Read more : London primary school outsources mathematics teaching to India.

Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time

Facebook inches past Google for Web users’ minutes
SEATTLE – U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc.
In August, people spent a total of 41.1 million minutes on Facebook, comScore said Thursday, about 9.9 percent of their … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time.

Study lists 5 economic strengths for Nebraska, saying state is well-positioned for growth

Study: Neb. well-positioned for economic growth

LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska has a diverse economy that is positioned well to grow, but the state needs to work on turning its growing research and development into new products, according to a report released Thursday by GOP Gov. Dave Heineman.
Five industries have emerged as Nebraska’s strengths, with growth outpacing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study lists 5 economic strengths for Nebraska, saying state is well-positioned for growth.

Schwarzenegger to promote California’s bid for 2020 World Expo during trip to East Asia

Governor to promote Calif. World Expo bid in Asia

SAN FRANCISCO – California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to use his platform on a trip to East Asia this week to promote Silicon Valley as a possible location for the 2020 World Expo.
The governor will promote a new plan that would bring the exposition to the United …. Read the original article  : here.

Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship

Hurd’s Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem?
SAN FRANCISCO – As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley’s most domineering bosses – Larry Ellison.
Although the two men have been pals for several years, working … Original article on : Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship.

Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries

Errant drone near DC almost met by fighter jets

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military almost launched fighter jets and discussed a possible shoot-down when an errant Navy drone briefly veered into restricted airspace near the nation’s capital last month, a senior military official said Thursday.
The incident underscores safety concerns with unmanned aircraft as defense officials campaign … Original article on : Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries.

A selection of Apple’s App Store approval guidelines

Some of Apple’s approval guidelines for App Store
These are some of the guidelines Apple Inc. says it uses in vetting applications for its App Store, which serves iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches:
- Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected.
- Apps that duplicate apps already in the App Store may be rejected, particularly if … Original article on : A selection of Apple’s App Store approval guidelines.

FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims

FDA sends warning letters to e-cigarette companies

RICHMOND, Va. – The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday to makers of electronic cigarettes, saying some make unproven health claims, but also said the agency wants to work with them to clarify what’s legal.
The FDA said Thursday it sent warning letters to five companies that make … Original article on : FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims.

Why HP Hurricane, WebOS Tablet so Special?

There is a rumor that HP is going to get rid of its Windows 7 based tablet in favor of PalmOS based Tablet. The new WebOs based Tablet is expected to release Q1, 2011. The specs or price of the new Tablet is not known yet. HP canceled Windows 7 based Tablet plan after … Read more »»».

IT professionals slam US decision to forbid outsourcing of government projects

BANGALORE – Slamming the decision of the US state of Ohio to forbid outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) projects by government departments, IT industry professionals here termed the move ‘discriminatory’ and ‘protectionist’.

Ohio’s governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order banning the spending of public … Original article on : IT professionals slam US decision to forbid outsourcing of government projects.

Apple issues guidelines for iPhone’s App Store, but leaves room for interpretation

Apple publishes guidelines for app approval
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. on Thursday gave software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut.
The move follows more than two years of complaints from developers …. Source article  : Apple issues guidelines for iPhone’s App Store, but leaves room for interpretation.

‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web
NEW YORK – It wasn’t long ago that the music video was on life support.
MTV – which will hold its 27th annual Video Music Awards on Sunday – phased out videos in favor of reality programming and other shows that attracted better ratings. At … Read : ‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web.

J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip

SRINAGAR – The Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing two boys being paraded allegedly by some security personnel in Sopore, uploaded on the You Tube and Facebook.

“In the initial investigation it has been found …. Original article  : J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip.

Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth

SRINAGAR – The Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday registered a case of false and malicious propaganda for the uploading of a three-minute video clip, purportedly of four youth being paraded naked by security forces, posted anonymously on various social networking websites.

“Police has taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing some boys being paraded … Original article on : Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth.

Best Buy to sell the Kindle as Amazon lines up more retailers in e-reader battle

Best Buy to sell Amazon’s Kindle e-reader
MINNEAPOLIS – Best Buy Co. will carry Amazon Inc.’s Kindle starting this fall, the company said Thursday, expanding the number of major retailers Amazon has lined up to sell the device as competition in the e-reader market intensifies.
Officer supplier Staples Inc. said last month that it will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Best Buy to sell the Kindle as Amazon lines up more retailers in e-reader battle.

New Adobe Zero-day Hole in Reader, Writer

Adobe reported on Wednesday about zero-day flaws in its PDF Reader/Writer which is exploited widely by the hackers. The critical vulnerability was found in Adobe Reader 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX, and Adobe Acrobat 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. Details of vulnerability is not known …. Source  : New Adobe Zero-day Hole in Reader, Writer.

Is Tosh.0 Responsible for Celebrity Networth.Com Crash??

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — The website named Celebrity networth.com has been shut down without any prior notice. It went out of service after the name of this site was mentioned by Daniel Tosh on his TV show called Tosh.0, which aired this evening on Comedy Central.
The website was created in order to let the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Is Tosh.0 Responsible for Celebrity Networth.Com Crash??.

Sex Movies Worm Spreads Rapidly Across the World

People are victimized worldwide by a booby-trapped e-mail that promises free sex movies. The malicious e-mail messages have a subject line saying “Here you have” and contains a link to PDF that the user is requested to accept. Clicking on the link , you will neither get movies nor documents, but, you give the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sex Movies Worm Spreads Rapidly Across the World.

Web Users Hang out More on Facebook than Google

According to new data from market researcher ComScore, Internet users spend more time socializing on Facebook in August rather than searching information on Google searching engine. Comscore further reported that people spent 41.1 million minutes on Facebook, which is 9.9 percent of the total number of minutes they spent online for the …. Original source  : Web Users Hang out More on Facebook than Google.

Dell decides to close NC plant sooner than expected, employees to be laid off by November

Dell closing NC plant sooner than expected
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Computer maker Dell Inc. says it will close a North Carolina plant sooner than expected and lay off employees in October and November.
Spokesman David Frink didn’t give an exact date for the closure. The plant had 400 workers this spring, but Frink didn’t immediately … Read more : Dell decides to close NC plant sooner than expected, employees to be laid off by November.

Appeals courts decision handcuffs sellers of used software, could affect other media

Appeals court ruling threatens used software sales

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has sided with the computer software industry in its effort to squelch sales of second-hand programs covered by widely used licensing agreements.
Friday’s ruling by the 9th Circuit of Appeals raised worries that it will embolden music labels, movie studios and book publishers …. Original article  : Appeals courts decision handcuffs sellers of used software, could affect other media.

Federal judge rejects challenge by Internet customers to subpoenas seeking their names

Judge allows subpoenas for Internet users
WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Friday allowed the holder of a movie copyright to subpoena the names of people accused of illegally downloading and distributing a film over the Internet.

Courts have held that Internet subscribers do not have an expectation of privacy once they convey subscriber information to their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BCE to takes full control of CTV, Thomson to regain control of Globe and Mail

BCE to take full control of CTV
TORONTO – BCE Inc., Canada’s largest telecom company, said Friday it agreed to acquire full ownership of the largest private broadcaster in Canada while the Thomson family said it is regaining majority ownership of the country’s national newspaper.

BCE said it obtained 100 percent ownership of CTV television for $1.3-billion …. Source article  : BCE to takes full control of CTV, Thomson to regain control of Globe and Mail.

Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson, Lululemon among companies making big moves in stock market

Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson are big movers
NEW YORK – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Nokia Corp., up 18 cents at $9.94 The world’s biggest handset maker replaced its CEO with a top Microsoft executive as it tries to regain lost … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia, PG&E, Smith & Wesson, Lululemon among companies making big moves in stock market.

Skype Offers Free International Calls To Celebrate Eid

Just a heads up on one of the best deals of the day. Skype is offering free voucher codes for talking up to 30 minutes anywhere around the world. Skype is offering this sweet sweet deal to celebrate Eid.
All you have to do is to provide them your email address as soon as possible …. Read the original article  : here.

Reviving golden goals or scrapping extra time won’t end defensive soccer

Thumbs down to Blatter’s extra-time proposals

PARIS – In 514 matches for club and country, German wunder-forward Oliver Bierhoff scored 226 times. Yet only once, Bierhoff says, did he celebrate by whipping off his jersey: when his left-footed golden goal made Germany the European champion in 1996.
That sudden-death winner against the Czech Republic, after just four … Original source on Gaea Times at : Reviving golden goals or scrapping extra time won’t end defensive soccer.

National Semiconductor shares drop after disappointing quarterly sales forecast

National Semiconductor shares drop after forecast

NEW YORK – Shares of National Semiconductor Corp. dropped Friday after the company’s quarterly sales forecast missed Wall Street forecasts, another sign from chip makers that demand is weakening.
THE SPARK: After the close of trading Thursday, National Semiconductor said it expects revenue of $390 million to $415 million for the …. Read the original article  : here.

Too Many Master Chiefs: ‘Halo: Reach’ aims to grab gamers with personalized protagonist

‘Halo: Reach’ aims to grab gamers again
LOS ANGELES – Since fans lined up at midnight nearly three years ago for the release of the last “Halo” video game, a recession struck the economy, President Barack Obama took office and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2″ became the best-selling shooter game of all time. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cognizant is the Leader in Global Testing Services:IDC

Cognizant, a leading consulting, technology, and business process outsourcing firm,?? has been ranked number one in enterprise application testing services by IDC MarketScape analysis of 13 global third-party testing firms. The report says that Cognizant has been growing rapidly?? in testing services as well as its application development and maintenance service …. Read the original article  : Cognizant is the Leader in Global Testing Services:IDC.

Nokia swaps veteran for Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as company chief amid stiff competition

Nokia dumps CEO, turns to Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. is replacing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world’s top maker of mobile phones aims to regain lost ground in the fiercely competitive smart phone market.
The choice of a North American executive to lead a Finnish company …. Original article  : Nokia swaps veteran for Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as company chief amid stiff competition.

Cincinnati joins other cities with ordinance banning text messaging while driving

Cincinnati bans text messaging while driving

CINCINNATI – City Council members in Cincinnati on Thursday approved an ordinance banning the sending, reading or writing of text messages while driving.
The ordinance adopted Thursday by Cincinnati’s city council in an 8-1 vote also bans accessing the Internet while driving. Other Ohio cities – including Toledo, Columbus and Cleveland … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cincinnati joins other cities with ordinance banning text messaging while driving.

“Here You Have” e-mail virus wreaking havoc on servers across the world

WASHINGTON – An e-mail virus has launched a “phishing attack” on servers across the globe, including those at ABC, NASA, Comcast, and Google and possibly US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The virus, called “Here You Have” or VBMania, is a Trojan Horse that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ban on outsourcing to have little impact on Indo-US trade partnership, says Roemer

NEW DELHI – US Ambassador to India Timothy Roemer on Friday evaded a direct reply on the impact of the ban on outsourcing of the government IT and back office projects by the state of Ohio, but said such attempts were made in the …. Source  : Ban on outsourcing to have little impact on Indo-US trade partnership, says Roemer.

Study says consumers are interested in 3-D television sets, but wary about the experience

Study tracks concerns about 3-D TV sets
NEW YORK – A study about consumer attitudes toward 3-D television found many who were less interested in the technology after they actually experienced it.

Still, 52 percent of consumers who tried out 3-D televisions said it was a better experience than they had expected, according to a study conducted … Read more »».

Nokia replaces CEO Kallasvuo with Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as it struggles with competition

Nokia’s Kallsvuo replaced by Microsoft exec
HELSINKI – Nokia Corp. will replace CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with top Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world’s largest mobile phone maker struggles to keep pace with smaller and more innovative rivals, particularly in the smartphone market.
Elop, head of Microsoft’s business division, has held top posts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nokia replaces CEO Kallasvuo with Microsoft exec Stephen Elop as it struggles with competition.

ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 Google Android App Out Now

ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 is getting popular by the day and the brand new app for Android phones has taken the game altogether to a new horizon. This fully configurable, easy to use app is sure to entertain you on the move with comfortable integration in your Android phone.
With the mercury rising, you need to …. Source article  : ESPN Fantasy Football 2010 Google Android App Out Now.

Apple to publish guidelines on how it determines what is offered from iPhone’s App Store

Apple to publish guidelines for app approval
NEW YORK – Apple Inc. said Thursday that it will publish the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store.
The move follows more than two years of complaints from software developers about the company’s secret and seemingly capricious rules, which block …. Original article  : Apple to publish guidelines on how it determines what is offered from iPhone’s App Store.

SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears

LONDON – Amid fears of a possible military coup in Pakistan, SAS troops across the border in Afghanistan are reportedly firming up plans to remove British embassy staff from Islamabad within four hours.

The plan is indicative of Pakistan’s political fragility.

“There are more … Original source on Gaea Times at : SAS troops plan to rescue Britons amid Pak military coup fears.

Schwarzenegger window-shopping for high-speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts

Schwarzenegger checks out China’s high-speed rail

SHANGHAI – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is engaging in a little window-shopping of China’s new high-speed train lines while peddling Californian exports and tourism in the world’s second-largest economy.
His own state budget $19 billion in the red, Schwarzenegger says he is hoping for some “creative financing” from Asia to help lower … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Schwarzenegger window-shopping for high-speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts.

Schwarzenegger window shopping for high speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts

Schwarzenegger tries out China’s high speed rail

SHANGHAI – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is riding the rails – China’s new high speed train lines – engaging in a little window shopping while peddling Californian exports and tourism in the world’s second-largest economy.
His own state budget $19 billion in the red, Schwarzenegger says he is hoping for some … Original source on Gaea Times at : Schwarzenegger window shopping for high speed rail, as China vies with rivals for contracts.

Intel to Unveil new Chipset, Sandy Bridge Next Week

Intel will launch?? its new chipset, codenamed Sandy Bridge with built-in graphics at its Developer Forum conference in San Francisco next week. The latest move will enhance the rivalry further between Intel and AMD.?? The innovation is going to remove the need for separate graphic chip in PC. Although Intel currently sell single units …. Original article  : Intel to Unveil new Chipset, Sandy Bridge Next Week.

US decision to curb outsourcing of IT projects regressive: Anand Sharma

BANGALORE – Terming the move of the U.S. state of Ohio to forbid outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) projects by Government departments “regressive”, Union Minister for Trade Anand Sharma said on Saturday that this … Read : US decision to curb outsourcing of IT projects regressive: Anand Sharma.

Sarah Palin hits back at Arnie’s ‘can’t see Russia’ Twitter jibe

MELBOURNE – Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has responded to a jibe from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who poked fun at her claim that it was possible to see Russia from Alaska.

“Over Anchorage, AK. Looking everywhere but can’t see Russia from here. Will keep you updated as search continues,” the California Governor … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sarah Palin hits back at Arnie’s ‘can’t see Russia’ Twitter jibe.

Sex movie virus spreading like wildfire across the Internet

WASHINGTON – An e-mail virus that offers a free download of sex movies has launched a “phishing attack” on servers across the globe, including those at ABC, NASA, Comcast, and Google and possibly US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The virus, called “Here You Have” …. Read the original article  : Sex movie virus spreading like wildfire across the Internet.