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Sweden beats U.S. to top tech usage ranking
February 11, 2010 7:39 am | CommentsSweden took the number one spot from the United States to top the annual rankings on the usage of telecommunications technologies such as networks, cellphones and computers, a report released on Thursday shows.
NASA launches observatory to study sun
February 11, 2010 7:36 am | CommentsThe most advanced solar observatory ever built rocketed into space Thursday on a five-year quest to shed light on Earth's star. It was NASA's second launch in four days. On Monday, Endeavour blasted off to the International Space Station.
DNA suggests even ancient man had baldness issues
February 11, 2010 7:32 am | CommentsScientists have pieced together most of the DNA of a man who lived in Greenland about 4,000 years ago, a pioneering feat that revealed hints about his appearance and even an increased risk of baldness. It's the first genome from an ancient human, showing the potential for what one expert called a time machine for learning about the biology of ancient people.
Scientists find first genes linked to stuttering
February 11, 2010 7:30 am | CommentsWhy people stutter has long been a medical mystery, with the condition blamed over the years on emotional problems, overbearing parents and browbeating teachers. Now, for the first time, scientists have found genes that could explain some cases of stuttering.
Van Natta resigning as MySpace CEO
February 11, 2010 7:27 am | CommentsOwen Van Natta is stepping down as CEO of struggling social networking site MySpace, effective immediately, after less than a year on the job. MySpace's parent, News Corp., made the announcement late Wednesday.
Report says Silicon Valley economy sputtering
February 11, 2010 7:25 am | CommentsSilicon Valley's economy took a big hit during the global meltdown and could have trouble climbing out, according to a report released Wednesday. The 2010 Index of Silicon Valley said the region is entering a "new phase of uncertainty"...
Facebook deletes 30 UK inmates' pages after taunts
February 11, 2010 7:23 am | CommentsFacebook has deleted the pages of 30 U.K. prisoners at the request of the British government, the justice minister announced Thursday, after several incidents in which inmates reportedly used the Internet to plot with criminals and intimidate victims.
Syntel 4Q profit rises 34 pct, 2010 costs increase
February 11, 2010 7:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsSyntel Inc., an information technology outsourcing company, on Thursday reported a 34 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as improving demand for its offshore services gave a boost to revenue.The company, which links software developers in India with project managers worldwide, earned...
Journal Communications posts 4Q profit
February 11, 2010 6:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel publisher Journal Communications Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $7.2 million Thursday, reversing year-ago loss caused by accounting charges.But the company, which also operates smaller community newspapers as well as radio and TV stations, continued to...
Huge rally and protests mark Iran revolution
February 11, 2010 4:01 am | by NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press Writer - Associated Press | CommentsHundreds of thousands of Iranians massed Thursday in central Tehran to mark the anniversary of the revolution that created the country's Islamic republic, while a heavy security force fanned out across the city and moved quickly to snuff out opposition counterprotests.Police clashed with...
Journal Communications to release 4th-qtr earnings
February 11, 2010 2:01 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsMilwaukee-based Journal Communications Inc. is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 earnings.The publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will release its earnings report early Thursday morning.When it reported its third-quarter earnings in October, the media company...
Summary Box: Activision posts solid 4Q results
February 10, 2010 3:01 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsTHE FOURTH QUARTER: Activision Blizzard Inc. posted a loss, but adjusted results pushed past Wall Street's expectations on strong sales of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2."WHAT'S NEXT: The video game publisher gave a cautious outlook for 2010, saying there's still uncertainty about the economy. It...
CME buys 90 percent of DJ index unit for $607M
February 10, 2010 2:01 pm | by STEVENSON JACOBS - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsDow Jones & Co. is selling a 90 percent stake in its stock market index unit to exchange operator CME Group Inc. for $607.5 million, the companies announced Wednesday.The joint venture will allow the Dow Jones industrial average to keep its famous name through a long-term licensing agreement,...
Adventurer aims to be first to travel from Canada to Hawaii using pedal power
February 10, 2010 1:01 pm | by Lauren La Rose-Associated Press | CommentsGreg Kolodziejzyk is preparing to embark on a 4,800-kilometre journey to paradise — but he won't be booking a plane ticket or boarding a cruiseliner to get there.The Alberta adventurer already holds world records for the most distance travelled by human power both on land and on water. But for his...
Activision has loss; buyback, dividend help stock
February 10, 2010 12:01 pm | by BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP Technology Writer - Associated Press | CommentsActivision Blizzard Inc. widened its losses in the fourth quarter because of accounting changes and a hefty reduction of the value of its music games and other titles aimed at casual video game players.The company also said it remains cautious about the economy, and its 2010 forecast fell below...
