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White-space spectrum debate rages: White-space spectrum debate ragesI would side with the broadcastersLet them get the switch to digital completed and then look at reallocation of the white space.I feel broadcasters are right...They paid to use a frequency segment under certain conditions (including the availability of the white space to avoid interference), then others...; Tags: Federal government, TVs, TV & Home Theater, NOAA Weather Radio, Mhz, spectrum; Discussion threads 2007-08-16

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A new career: isotope designer: According to a Michigan State University (MSU) news release, 'Made-to-order isotopes hold promise on science's frontier,' nuclear physicists can now start a new career as isotope designers. These scientists can build specific rare isotopes to solve scientific problems and open doors to new technologies. The lead researcher says this approach...; Tags: Michigan State University, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Professional Development, Productivity, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Career, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-10
Pine trees to frogs, global warming is killing 'em off: Pine trees to frogs, global warming is killing 'em offuh huhDon't know about Canada. Here in Montana, two years ago it was -50 so they are dead...all of them. What wasn't mentioned here is that they are a constant thing, but if it gets below -40 they die. The more...; Tags: global warming, winter; Discussion threads 2008-05-10
Pine trees to frogs, global warming is killing 'em off: In the northern lattitudes the boreal forests of North America are losing their evergreens. Scientists say the mountain pine beetle is thriving due to the warmer winters. In turn beetles are killing large numbers of trees in Canadian forests. Previous beetle attacks have occurred in the Canadian...; Tags: Climate, Global Warming, Species, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Mowser purchased by dotMobi; is there a need for a .mobi domain?: Mowser purchased by dotMobi; is there a need for a .mobi domain?.mobi is UsefulI like developed .mobi sites, and have a blog and showcase of .mobi sites at http://mobienthusiast.mobi. It's true that there are many mobile optimized .com sites, but I like the simplicity of being able to type in...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, DotMobi, mobi site, mobi, mobile, mobi domain, dotMobi, Visit BofA.mobi, domain; Discussion threads 2008-05-09

Why MSFT must make an acquisition in online media: Businessweek's cover story is: "Inside Microsoft's War Against Google - With Yahoo off the table, Microsoft plans to challenge Google's online-ad juggernaut alone. A behind-the-scenes look at its provocative strategy." This behind the scenes look isn't very deep. It mostly centers on MSFT's "top U.S. salesman for...; Tags: Acquisition, Advertisement, Online Media, Microsoft Corp., Online Advertising, MSFT, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it? (updated 2x): Today was my second day with my spankin' new Psystar Open Computer. Following are some observations. I don't have a wireless card in it yet and my desk is too far away from my router to string an Ethernet cable, so I'm offline for the...; Tags: Database Administrator, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Logged into Google? You may see more ads: Google may be using its properties--iGoogle, Gmail and Apps--to step up its behavioral ad efforts. That's the conclusion from Piper Jaffray Gene Munster who tracks 400 searches on Google and Yahoo each month. Munster defines a behavioral ad as one that pertains to a past query. ...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Munster, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Psystar: Just how loud is it?: Psystar: Just how loud is it?Oh, and the puck mouse,a perfect complement...Can you restore it?Are you provided with any restore DVD? Do you get any instructions for what to do if you can't boot?I believe Nvidia video cards work well but I think you need a driver to get quartz...; Tags: C-scale, Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
E-Labeling Toolbar for Firefox (xpi): Toolbar provides links to E-Labeling LLC, thermal transfer printers, labels, tags, ribbons and labeling design software. Toolbar also has RSS feed links to ABC and Yahoo Business news, ABC, CNN and Yahoo Technology news, as well as current temperature and radio stations with a mini audio player. In addition, it...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, ABC Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Toolbar, E-Labeling, RSS, Media Players, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-09
SSS DJ (exe): SSSDJ is an Intelligent Audio player with automatic Fade-in and Fade-out controls. There are 9000+ racks to store your favorite selections. It has 81 independent players. It supports mp3 and wave files. You can create and schedule playlists. A simple and attractive screen display, and with facility to play files...; Tags: Radio Station, Radio, SSS Labs, SSSDJ, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09
WatchTVPro Ex (exe): WatchTVPro is an alternative software to watch tv channels and radio via satellite, cable or terrestrial reception. It's developed since 2001. A digital DVB reception hardware is needed to use the software. WatchTVPro has regularly updates. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Digital Video Broadcasting, Michael Hepp, WatchTVPro, DVB Reception Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-09
JBL On Stage 200iD iPod speaker: JBL Audio has been churning out iPod speakers since the first ones hit the market years ago, and this experience shows. The company's latest offering, the JBL On Stage 200iD iPod speaker, features solid sound quality and a funky, futuristic design with a relatively small footprint. JBL succeeds in improving...; Tags: JBL, speaker; Product reviews 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?Adrian, I do not think it is a lack of ....motivation as much of lack of knowing that DRM even exist until they are trapped by it.Oh, come on man...You think people are stupid about this in...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: News Corp. confirmed what had been reported for weeks: Fox Interactive revenue isn't going to hit its targets. The problem: Social networking is still very hard to monetize. Does inventory matter when you can't sell it? Peter Chernin, News Corp.'s operating chief, delivered his state of MySpace...; Tags: Social Media, MySpace, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
VMN Toolbar (0_en): The VMN Toolbar makes your browsing fun and secure. VMN Toolbar features enable you to search the Web for information, images, music; to translate online text from English and other languages to French, Spanish, German, Greek, Chinese; to read headlines directly from the toolbar; to get accurate real-time local weather...; Tags: Pop-up Blocker, Toolbar, Visicom Media, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Ziggy Games (exe): Ziggy Games is a simple, free way to play the best 1,000+ fun online games, watch movies, TV shows, and fun videos. You can also listen to live streaming radio. With Ziggy Games you can enjoy the top free state-of-the-art flash games, HD movies & TV shows, streamed live to...; Tags: TV, ZiggyTV, Ziggy Games, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modemEvDO can work with Linux tooNot sure if any work-arounds are available for this device but I have the old Sierra 595 card running on my laptop with Ubuntu.Works GREAT with Cradlepoint routers!When attached to a Cradlepoint cellular router, the UM150's EVDO connection can be...; Tags: Modems, Cellular phones, EVDO, CradlePoint, Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO, modem, Verizon Communications Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48: With the Brisbane SD48 digital media receiver, Blaupunkt--a name synonymous with car stereos of old--is proving that it can make products for the digital age. It may look like a regular single-DIN head unit, but like the Alpine iDA-X001, the Brisbane SD48 is a "mechless" device designed to support digital...; Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Brisbane SD48; Product reviews 2008-05-07
My Radio Player (exe): My Radio Player is a simple, free way to listen to radio, watch movies, TV shows, and videos. You can also listen to live HD streaming radio and play fun games. With My Radio Player you can enjoy free state-of-the-art HD movies & TV shows, streamed live to your PC....; Tags: Radio, TV, ZiggyTV, MyRadioPlayer, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-07