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Cassini unveils history of Saturn's moon Iapetus
December 10, 2009 2:54 pm | by Cornell University | CommentsImages taken by the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft, orbiting Saturn since 2004, offer the most compelling evidence to date of why and how the moon Iapetus got its yin-yang appearance.
Microsoft may speed up to $150M in Yahoo payments
December 10, 2009 2:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsMicrosoft Corp. may accelerate up to $150 million in reimbursements due Yahoo Inc. if their proposed Internet search partnership is approved by regulators.The new timetable disclosed Thursday was among the minor changes that Microsoft and Yahoo made to an agreement reached in July. The...
Monkey Bridge
December 10, 2009 1:53 pm | by Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog | CommentsMonkey see Monkey do When you visit Diani Beach, Kenya’s version the Florida keys, look up and you’ll see 20 rope bridges swinging over the highway – what’s that little bulge with a tail? Before you flash by, you will realise that it’s a monkey sitting up there. Yes it’s watching you! And...
National Semiconductor beats 2Q earnings estimates
December 10, 2009 1:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsSemiconductor maker National Semiconductor Corp. beat analysts' earnings and sales estimates for its fiscal 2010 second quarter.The company reported net income of $47 million, or 20 cents per share, on $345 million in sales for the quarter ended Nov. 29. That compares with net income of $36.3...
Forzani reports $11.4 million Q3 profit, up from year ago as sales rise
December 10, 2009 12:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsForzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) reported Thursday an increase in its third-quarter profit compared with a year ago as revenue increased, but warned of trouble ahead.The sporting goods retailer said it earned $11.4 million or 37 cents per share for the quarter ended Nov. 1 compared with a profit of...
Animated News Clips Fuel Debate on Media Freedom
December 10, 2009 10:04 am | by New York Times | CommentsThe use of animated depictions of violent events by Apple Daily, Taiwan’s most widely read newspaper, has provoked an intense discussion of their influence on children.
Web Site for Woods Is Drawing Attention
December 10, 2009 10:04 am | by New York Times | CommentsTiger Woods’s personal Web site has had an increase in visitors since he issued a statement about his car accident on Nov. 29.
Internet-Enabled TV Market in China: Open Apple TV
December 10, 2009 10:04 am | by In-Stat Research | CommentsIn-Stat has identified an important trend for Internet-enabled TV, which would permit the downloading of video and other Internet content in the Chinese television market.
Potential impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
December 10, 2009 10:04 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(National Academy of Sciences) A new report from the National Research Council, "Transitions to Alternative Transportation Technologies -- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles," examines the technological status of plug-in hybrids and identifies factors that might hinder their acceptance in...
Titan Machinery 3Q results fall 30 percent
December 10, 2009 10:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsTitan Machinery Inc., which operates agriculture and construction equipment stores, said Thursday third-quarter profit fell 30 percent as expenses climbed and a challenging construction industry resulted in lower sales in that segment.The company reported net income of $5.7 million, or 32 cents...
Parts Substitution Gone Big
December 10, 2009 9:55 am | by Screaming Circuits | CommentsI've mentioned some cautions with parts substitutions before; wrong V values on barrier or flyback diodes, counterfeit parts and things like that. Here's another example of something to watch out for if your supply is tight and choices are limited....
Eli Lilly predicts earnings growth, touts pipeline
December 10, 2009 9:00 am | by TOM MURPHY - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsEli Lilly & Co. said Thursday earnings per share could grow more than 10 percent next year, but the drugmaker's stock dipped as its 2009 forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations.Indianapolis-based Lilly also touted its pipeline of drugs under development during a Webcast of its annual...
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day & Night Cold Formula Liquid Gels - Incorrect Packaging
December 10, 2009 8:50 am | by FDA MedWatch | CommentsOne lot recalled because labeling on the foil blister card of certain packages were printed with the label reversed, and consumers may not be aware of the warnings of an antihistamine that could cause drowsiness.
Absorbing Hydrogen Fluoride Gas to Enhance Crystal Growth
December 10, 2009 4:52 am | by Brookhaven National Laboratory | CommentsTwo scientists at Brookhaven Lab have developed a method to control the buildup of hydrogen fluoride gas during the growth of precision crystals needed for applications such as superconductors, optical devices, and microelectronics.
Development Efforts Spur Growth of OLED Adoption
December 10, 2009 3:29 am | CommentsSustained development efforts in Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology will drive a CAGR of 44% over the next five years in the market for OLED lighting and displays.
