Jan 16 2009

Intel profits drop – Computerworld


BBC News

Intel profits drop
Computerworld – 28 minutes ago
In today's podcast: Intel profits drop; Sony Ericsson makes a loss; and virus attacks the UK Ministry of Defence. Intel's fourth-quarter profit plunged 90 percent, as the chip maker battled a worsening economy and recorded a steep loss from investments
Intel Q4 Results Down, But 32nm Process on Track DailyTech
Intel profits fall 90 per cent Inquirer
BBC News – guardian.co.uk – CNNMoney.com – The Associated Press
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Jan 16 2009

Update Girl drops out of college because of Linux

this is the update to the earlier post about the girl that was so close to becoming a rocket scientist that she had to drop out of school because her laptop had Ubuntu on it. Now the problem is now all us Linux users out here that are just haters, make your own call on this.

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Jan 16 2009

Why we need Edubuntu to succeed

I say that is that Ubuntu and Linux/FLOSS in general needs advocates on behalf of students, educators, and the next wave of technolgy users. People generally tend to stick with the OS they first learn so one of the best ways to make Linux maintstream is to get it into schools.

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Jan 16 2009

BMW chief seeks return of confidence in economy – The Gazette (Montreal)


The Gazette (Montreal)

BMW chief seeks return of confidence in economy
The Gazette (Montreal) – 14 Jan 2009
Canada is experiencing a cramp in consumer confidence that is hurting the sale of luxury automobiles, says BMW AG's top executive in the country.
BMW ramps up its hybrid gas-electric car with a new 7 series and Times and Transcript
New Z4 has BMW’s first retractable hardtop CanadianDriver
Luxvelocity – Autonet – Examiner.com – Greenville News
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Jan 16 2009

Much of Ontario bracing for cold snap – CKCO


CKCO

Much of Ontario bracing for cold snap
CKCO – 13 Jan 2009
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of southern and eastern Ontario, warning of snowy and frigid weather to come.
Chicago's coldest winter in 8 years will be getting even colder Chicago Tribune
Next Round of Snow, Harsh Cold AccuWeather.com
Leader Vindicator – Gary Post Tribune – WISN.com – YorkRegion.com
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Jan 16 2009

Sony X Series Walkman include a touchscreen – Digital Home


Which?

Sony X Series Walkman include a touchscreen
Digital Home – 13 Jan 2009
Taking a page out the Apple playbook, Sony last week announced its new X-series of portable media players which feature a three inch Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) touch screen.
CES 2009 wrap-up: portable audio and video CNET News
Home electronics: New Sony Walkman takes on the iPod Shuffle CCL Online
Sony Insider – Which? – Gizmodo Australia – LetsGoMobile (press release)
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Jan 16 2009

Tech Heavyweights Kick off the Year at CES – PC World


Las Vegas Weekly

Tech Heavyweights Kick off the Year at CES
PC World – 14 Jan 2009
The economy may be sliding but innovation at Asia's tech giants is alive and well, if gadgets on show at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show are anything to go by.
Consumer Driven Innovations and Future Trends Highlighted at CES TMCnet
Largest show of electronic devices เดอะ เนชั่น
here’s how! – Sync – Infopackets – domain-B
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Jan 16 2009

What the Hell Just Happened? A Timeline of the Bush Years

You know 9/11, Iraq, and all the rest. Almost. Come on, did you remember that Google only went public in 2004?! Before we consider what’s next, an abbreviated history of the last eight years of our lives.

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Jan 15 2009

New Date, New Celebration – Discover Moose Jaw

New Date, New Celebration
Discover Moose Jaw – 14 Jan 2009
Circle May 2nd on the calendar. That's when 15 Wing Moose Jaw will be opened to the public to help celebrate the Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and the rest of our nation's armed forces.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Announce 2009 Show Schedule Aviation.ca (press release)
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Jan 15 2009

Canada responsible for polar bears, minister says – Toronto Star


Canada.com

Canada responsible for polar bears, minister says
Toronto Star – 2 hours ago
WINNIPEG–The federal environment minister says the health of the world's polar bears rests in the hands of Canadians. Jim Prentice says now is a "critical time" for the iconic animals and Canada bears a "heavy responsibility" to ensure they survive.
'What are we going to do about the bears?' Globe and Mail
Secrecy surrounds Winnipeg round table about polar bears Calgary Herald
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