OE Solutions showcases 10Gb/s single-fiber, bi-directional SFP+ transceiver at OFC 2010Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:53PMMARCH 18, 2010 -- OE Solutions Co. Ltd., a supplier of high-performance optoelectronic transceiver solutions for wireless and wireline optical communications, will be demonstrating 10Gb/s single-fiber, bi-directional (BIDI) SFP+ transceivers during OFC 2010 in San Diego, Calif.
An e-mail from the man who asked Granholm for Meat Out DayThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:44PMThis is an email sent to Free Press reporter Dawson Bell who broke the story on freep.com about calls from meat producers and hunters for the governor to rescind the proclamation.
Sebring: Genoa Racing Wednesday notesThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:39PMGenoa Racing Back on Track Wednesday As Preparation Continues For Saturday's Twelve Hours of Sebring; Team Fastest in Class in Practice Wed.
Ex-Porn Star Posts Alleged Tiger Woods TextsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:37PMA former porn actress has released sexually graphic text messages that she says prove her affair with Tiger Woods.
New Research May Help Cystic Fibrrosis PatientsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:24PMJust breathing can be difficult for cystic fibrosis patients, but new research could lead to better treatments.
Hey, GoogleTV: I Want My HBOThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:16PMI'm sure Google was reading my last post and decided it was time to come clean about their intentions to enter the living room via GoogleTV. Kidding aside, that's what was reported recently . In a nutshell, Google is extending its reach into your living room and inviting Sony, Intel, and Logitech to the party. Couple this news with Google's Fiber to Home trial initiative offering 500,000 people ...
Verizon Equipment-Testing Expert to Lead Network Test Automation ForumThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:11PMNEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon's Keith Kidd, a 30-year telecommunications veteran and an expert in systems-and-equipment testing programs and processes, has been named president of the newly formed Network Test Automation Forum.
VA Man Sentenced for Selling Company Trade SecretsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:04PMA former DuPont Co. employee will spend 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to theft of trade secrets and obstruction of justice.
Genetically Modified Foods get U.S. Traction, Global DebateWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:20PMWASHINGTON -- For more than a decade, two opposing views of the technology used for genetically engineering crops have fought for the hearts and minds of the world's farmers. At best, they've come to a standoff.
Sumitomo Electric Developed WiMAX Remote Radio HeadWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:10PMSumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Tokyo:5802) (ISIN:JP3407400005) has currently succeeded in the development of a WiMAX remote radio head (RRH) capable of transmitting and receiving signals on up to four channels over a wide frequency range from 2.5 to 2.7 GHz.
8 Things Made Out Of Carbon Fibre That Really Shouldn’t BeWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 9:01PMThings made of carbon fibre tend to be appealing-looking, lightweight and durable. But sometimes we just plain wonder how on earth someone decided to choose the often pricey material for a particular piece of gear. (more…)
IP forced to resupply with restricted woodWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:56PMCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Months of heavy rains throughout the South are forcing International Paper Co. to look beyond its usual suppliers for wood for its central South Carolina mill and turn to places that are known to have tree-destroying gypsy moths.
Do-it-yourself taxes vs. the CPASaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 7:17PMAfter turning to a professional, one taxpayer went from owing thousands to getting a big refund.
Al Franken Mines 'SNL' Past In Bid For Google Fiber (VIDEO)Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:47PMWhat's Your Reaction? Franken jokingly credited Google's search engine as the reason he was able to run for the Senate instead of continuing to serve as "The Duluth Answer Man," a character he played on "Saturday Night Live."
City's vision plan coming into focusSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:31PMWINTER HAVEN - Winter Haven city commissioners were updated on progress made on the decade-old vision plan during Friday's workshop and now must decide between revising the current document or organizing a new community visioning process.
NEWS & VIEWS: Agro-emergency program draws large crowd to HCCSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:19PMNearly 150 people from varied backgrounds participated in “Preparing for an Agro Emergency” on March 11 at Highland College, and it was a very enlightening and informative event.
Fresno competes for Google FiberSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:03PMFresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and others filmed a video today that will be submitted to Google in a
Thousands watch St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown VenturaSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:41PMThe 22nd annual Ventura St. Patrick¿s Day Parade marched down Main Street at 10 a.m. Saturday. Horses, clowns, car clubs, marching bands and the Green Pig were there. Sponsored by Ventura Elks Lodge 1430, the parade with more than 90 entries made its way down Main Street from the old Mission San Buenaventura, past the reviewing stand at Chestnut Street and on to the end of the parade route on ...
The Twin Ports are Making a "Google Movie"Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:37PMIf the Twin Ports wins the Google competition not only could it make our internet run a hundred times faster, but it could be a huge outlet for more jobs in the Northland.
The Twin Ports are Making a "Google Movie"Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe Google Twin Ports team is working hard to bring Google Fiber to the Northland. Enthusiastic community members showed their support Saturday at a competitive casting call for the "Google Movie".
Okla. bombing conspirator: Diet somewhat resolvedSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:06PMAssociated Press - March 13, 2010 5:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols says his hunger strike to demand a more fiber-rich diet in prison has been...
Endeavour owners making upgradesThursday, 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 ProjectThursday, 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 aidThursday, 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.
Topeka tries to woo Google by renaming cityThursday, 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'AnThursday, 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 radarThursday, 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 heelSaturday, 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 18Saturday, 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 grainSaturday, 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 grainSaturday, 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 MinnetristaSaturday, 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 appealSaturday, 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 RevolutionFriday, 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
Chamber hands out awardsFriday, 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.