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Endeavour owners making upgrades Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:24AMWork has begun on a $2 million makeover of the Endeavour condominium tower, which was recently purchased by a Houston company after its previous owners entered into bankruptcy.
Sugar Land prepares to be site of Next Generation Internet Project Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:23AMImagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web and discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York or downloading a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes or collaborating with classmates around the world while watching live 3-D video of a university lecture.
Md. jurisdictions miss out on U.S. cable aid Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMCoppin State got a grant, but most of Central Md. cut off A yearlong effort by Maryland localities to get some of the $7.2 billion available in federal stimulus money to install broadband fiber-optic cable has largely failed, although Coppin State University in Baltimore was awarded a $932,000 grant.
Metso to supply containerboard line to Chinese Zhejiang Ji'An Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:53AMHELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) -
Topeka tries to woo Google by renaming city Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:45AMTOPEKA, Kan. - Topeka's mayor says the city shall temporarily be referred to as "Google, Kansas - the capital city of fiber optics," in an effort to persuade the Internet giant to test an ultra-fast connection in the state capital. Mayor Bill Bunten issued the proclamation Monday after no city council members objected to the monthlong change. Bunten says the proclamation is mainly for fun, but ...
Metso to supply containerboard line to Chinese Zhejiang Ji'An Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:43AMHELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - Metso Corporation's company release on March 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. local time Metso will supply a containerboard production line to the Chinese Zhejiang Ji'An Paper Packet Co., Ltd. for their mill in Haiyan county, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province. The start-up of the production line is scheduled for the second quarter of 2011. The value of the order ...
Local effort puts Aspen on Google radar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:38AMASPEN - Aspen-area residents are among Internet users across the country who are campaigning to entice Google to test a high-speed broadband network in their community. The Internet search engine giant has announced its intention to offer ultra-speedy access to at least 50,000 people and up to 500,000 people in one or more trial locations. Interested citizens and municipalities are asked to ...
Food and fiber have an Achilles heel Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:22AMIf you’re wanting to eat a meal while you read this column, don’t. Skip to the next article and come back after you’ve finished eating. It’s nothing more than a county nurse or ag agent might talk during their meal, but both career fields are fairly small.
Brick sculptor Johnny Hagerman featured as Tazewell ‘Artisan of the Month’ Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:15AMBLUEFIELD, Va. — Wintry conditions didn’t stop a well-known Tazewell County artisan from participating in the “Artisan of the Month” program at the Tazewell County Visitors Center near the Sanders House in Bluefield, Va.
Bid opening set for March 18 Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:45AMRAYMOND – Opening of bids is only a month away for the $9.95 million bond issue project at Raymond Central Junior/Senior High School.
Barley, an ancient grain Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:00AMBarley, one of the first crops cultivated by man, has served as food for man and animal, been used for medicinal purposes, and used as a form of currency or barter.
Barley, an ancient grain Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:52AMFriday February 19, 2010 Dianne Lamb Barley, one of the first crops cultivated by man, has served as food for man and animal, been used for medicinal purposes, and used as a form of currency or barter. Barley still remains as an important cereal grain and because it has a short growing season and can be grown at high altitudes, as well as, subtropical climates it is grown worldwide.
Juried Art Show & Sale exhibition opens today at Minnetrista Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:32AMMUNCIE -- The visual arts are alive and flourishing in East Central Indiana. Artists from across East Central Indiana will participate in the 20th Minnetrista annual Juried Art Show & Sale. The exhibit will be open to the public today and continue through May 2 at Minnetrista.
Siding adds to curb appeal Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:21AMReplacing old or damaged siding can make it easier to sell it or add long-term value if you're planning to stay for several years.
Gulf Coast Siding Introduces Revolution® Composite Siding Wood and Polymer Composite Siding Line Offers Exceptional ... Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:20AMIn answer to Houston homeowner demands for siding that has a natural appearance and is low in maintenance, Gulf Coast Siding (http://www.gulfcoastsiding.com) introduces its exclusive Revolution siding line. The composite siding blends natural wood ingredients with structural polymers to give new homes and remodeling projects a durable finish that stands above the rest ...
San Luis Obispo Hoping To Be Part Of Google Revolution Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:53PM2.19.10 SAN LUIS OBISPO -- The city of San Luis Obispo is hoping to be on the cutting edge of what could be an Internet revolution, jump-started by Google. It could be history in the making. Google
School Board to Take Action on Phase 2 Cuts Wednesday Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:37PMThe Washington School Board is expected to take action Wednesday night on Phase 2 budget cuts totaling about $1.5 million.
Chamber hands out awards Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of five of its members Friday night.
Why the fuss over the ooey-gooey, $44 Crack Pie? Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:12PMNew Yorkers and others are raving about the $44 Crack Pie from Momofuku Bakery & Milk Bar. Is it really a good pie or just clever marketing? Here's a recipe adapted from Momofuku that you can try at home.
Canadian Solar, Inc. (CSIQ) Chief Executive Officer to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:05PMADVISORY --
School Board to Take Action on Phase 2 Cuts Wednesday Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:37PMThe Washington School Board is expected to take action Wednesday night on Phase 2 budget cuts totaling about $1.5 million. Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer said the tabled items from the board's recent workshop may or may not be included on the list. New information will be provided on those items.
Woman sentenced in corporate theft Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:16PMAn Augusta woman was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars when she worked at General Cable Corp., and she was ordered to repay more than $700,000.
Wamego Students Get Close-Up Look At Art Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:05PMProfessionals from around the area took time to teach students at Wamego Middle School about the fine arts.
A cherry of a fruit Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:44PMCourtesy photo. Friday, February 19 th , 2010. Issue 07, Volume 14. Cherries are fruit that grow on trees. They are known as stone fruits or drupes because of the large pit inside of the flesh. They are related to other stone fruits, such as plums, and more distantly to peaches and nectarines.
Google Fiber Optic Network Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:36PMGoogle is looking for a community to launch a new experimental broadband internet service, that will give users speeds up to 100 times faster than we are used to.
Enablence increases bandwidth capabilities of its Fabric Modules Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:59PMFEBRUARY 18, 2010 -- Enablence Technologies Inc., a supplier of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) equipment for triple-play residential and business services and optical components and subsystems for access, metro, and long-haul markets, is increasing the bandwidth capabilities of its MAGNM Multi Media Aggregation Node and TRIDENT7 Universal Access Platform with a new family of high-performance Fabric ...
'Cannabis Planet' TV show arrives in Bay Area Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:41PMHot on the heels of new research showing marijuana's pain-relief value and the reintroduction of a bill to legalize, regulate and tax the drug, the Bay Area this week saw the premiere of its first marijuana-themed television show.
SoftLayer Moves Headquarters and Data Center to Digital Realty Trust Property Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:29PMFebruary 18, 2010 -- On-demand IT services provider SoftLayer Technologies has secured a new headquarters and data center property in the Dallas area through an agreement with wholesale data center provider Digital Realty Trust.
Mayor Adams assembles "expert team" to pursue Google's fiber Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:17PMSILICON FOREST BLOG: Portland joins scores of cities competing for Google's 1-gigabit-per-second, fiber-to-the-home network. Fiber enthusiasts have already been eagerly seeking popular support for Portland's bid.
Cotton Climbs to 19-Month High on Surging Demand, Tight Supply Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:53PMFeb. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Cotton rose to the highest price since July 2008, resuming this month’s rally, on speculation that supplies will remain tight this year as demand increases.
No more humiliation for Filipino travelers—DFA Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:49PMThe new machine readable passport and the now the ePassport will mean the end of the days of humiliation for Filipino travelers at immigration centers in airports worldwide, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo said.
Gov. Doyle, U.S. Commerce announce nearly $29 million for broadband Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:46PMGovernor Jim Doyle and U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Dennis Hightower today announced Wisconsin will invest $28.7 million to expand broadband Internet access, including $22.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.
Google Supporters Gather In Hopes Of Getting Ultra High-Speed Internet Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:29PMTwin Ports community leaders are working on submitting a proposal to Google in an effort to acquire ultra high-speed Internet.
02/19/10 Art Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:23PMFIRST FRIDAY ART WALKS. Visit participating galleries the first Friday of each month. * Downtown Yakima: 5-8 p.m. Info/list: Red Gallery and Studios, open studio for adults and clay demonstration in upstairs gallery and lounge. 509-469-2766, redgalleryandstudios.blogspot.com.
Nevada City hopes to woo Google's light-speed Web access project Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:19PMGoogle says it wants to pilot a technology for lightning-fast Internet access, and Nevada City says it wants to be the guinea pig. The search engine giant invited communities to submit creative videos on why they are the best candidate for the Google Fiber for Communities project, which promises the infrastructure for Internet access 100 times faster than DSL or cable. Preliminary plans call for ...
ALL ABOUT AGING: Take This Message to Heart Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:20PMSonja Rosen, M.D. February is “American Heart Month,” along with the month we celebrate Valentine’s’ Day, so it’s a good time to focus on heart health! Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in Americans, but we can decrease its incidence with a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Doyle, Feds Announce Broadband Internet Expansion Project Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:16PMA plan to investment $28.7 million to expand high-speed Internet access through Wisconsin was announced on Thursday.
AT&T Investment in Hawaii Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:15PMHONOLULU, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today unveiled its Hawaii wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of nearly 10 new cell sites and the upgrade of more than 10 additional cell sites to 3G throughout the state.
Locus and KDDI Enter Into Strategic Relationship Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:13PMENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb.
High Speed Internet Coming To Rural Pa. Counties Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:13PMThousands of miles of fiber optic cable will soon allow rural counties in Pennsylvania access to high speed internet. The announcement of $130 million in Recovery Act funding came today from United States Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
The work of women Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:11PMThere was a time, not too long ago, that you might hear someone say, "that's women's work" as a disparagement directed to a man or a woman. The underlying idea was that what women do is somehow less important and not to be taken seriously. If a man were to put a urinal in a gallery (like Marcel Duchamp ), it was "art," and if a woman painted a beautiful landscape it was "cute." It was difficult ...
Denville School District selects Optimum Lightpath to power learning opportunities Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:59PMFEBRUARY 18, 2010 -- Optimum Lightpath, maker of Ethernet-based communication solutions for New York metropolitan area businesses, announced that New Jersey-based Denville School District has selected Optimum Lightpath as its telecommunications provider.
Mr. Food Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 1:58PMIn Mr. Food today... Imagine indulging in some of the best-tasting, fresh, read more
AT&T Investment in Massachusetts Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:00AMAT&T* today unveiled its Massachusetts wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 15 new cell sites and the upgrade of more than 60 additional cell sites to 3G, as well as capacity enhancements on dozens of sites throughout the state.
AT&T Investment in Maine Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:00AMAT&T* today unveiled its Maine wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 20 new cell sites and the upgrade of nearly 100 additional cell sites to 3G, as well as capacity enhancements on dozens of sites throughout the state.
West Hartford Wants Google Prize: A Fiber-Optic Network Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:57AMJust like someone buying a lottery ticket, the town is taking a chance on winning a fortune — an opportunity to partner with Google and gain a fiber-optic network with Internet speed and capacity up to 100 times faster than most people use today.
West Hartford: Elmwood Merchants Worried About Loss Of Business During Bridge Construction Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:56AMElmwood business owners fear losing customers next year if traffic is snarled during work on a $60 million flyover bridge planned for Flatbush Avenue, a main road that has an average of 20,000 vehicles a day.
Got nutrients? Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:38AMScallions, commonly referred to as green onions, are a variety of young onions.
Authentic cedar beauty enhances home value, lasts a lifetime Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:38AM(ARA) - For all the time-saving benefits that a durable home exterior can bring, homeowners never want to sacrifice curb appeal. Beyond that first requirement of a great-looking home, a growing number are focusing on features that give them back more time with maintenance-free living.
Metso establishes future pulp mill biorefinery concept with Stora Enso and Domtar Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:24AMHELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - February 18, 2010) -