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(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 11:27 UPDATE 1-Gazprom says Ukraine unilaterally shut down gas export Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:32AMLONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine shut down three Russian gas export pipelines early on Tuesday and is unwilling to negotiate a settlement to the gas dispute that has slashed supplies to Europe in midwinter, Gazprom Deputy Chief Executive Alexander Medvedev said. Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to south-eastern Europe and Turkey were halted on Tuesday and Austria and the Czech Republic reported ...
Gazprom says Ukraine unilaterally shut down gas export Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:12AM(Updates throughout)
2008: Year in Review Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:35AMEditor’s note: The following is a month-by-month recap of some of the top newsmaking events of 2008.
PeopleNet Partners with Iridium Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:10AM1/5/2009 PeopleNet has partnered with Iridium to offer satellite communications as an option alongside its wireless network, enabling PeopleNet to offer universal coverage to fleet customers.
Immutep Announces Positive Interim Results In Phase I/II Chemoimmunotherapy Trial In Breast Cancer Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:14AMImmutep S.A. announced today interim results from its ongoing Phase I/II chemoimmunotherapy clinical trial in metastatic breast carcinoma. ImmuFact IMP321 was administered the day after weekly paclitaxel for six months. The interim results show a clinical response rate of 50 per cent compared to 25 per cent with paclitaxel alone.
Zimbabwe: Econet Subscribers Caught Unawares Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:59AMHarare — ECONET subscribers were yesterday caught unawares when their mobile phones could neither phone nor top up their accounts after the cellular service provider switched them to the new foreign currency payment regime.
Forecast 2009: Network TV Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:20PMWith the recession in full swing, coupled with makegood units that could total $100 million this season by some estimates, the business won’t get any easier this year
Travel Leaders Announce 2009 Travel Trends Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:17PM Chicago benefits from "Barack Bump," best European value seen in River Cruising, experts optimistic despite lag in bookings and Las Vegas, Caribbean Cruising retain rankings as Top Overall Destinations (PRWeb Jan 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Travel_Leaders/Travel_Trends_Survey/prweb1816824.htm
Travel Leaders Announce 2009 Travel Trends Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:02PM Chicago benefits from "Barack Bump," best European value seen in River Cruising, experts optimistic despite lag in bookings and Las Vegas, Caribbean Cruising retain rankings as Top Overall Destinations
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 11:48 UPDATE 1-China says approves issuance of 3G licences Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:17AMBy Kirby Chien and Michael Wei
China says approves issuance of 3G licences Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:33AM(Adds background, analyst comments)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia: daily survey of 29 December 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:58AMDAILY SURVEY - Belgrade, 29. 12. 2008.
Why Taipei trumps Singapore Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:08AMMRTs For Singaporeans who think theirs is the best in Asia outside Japan, think again, article in The Edge Singapore. Dec 30, 2008 Why Taipei’s MRT trumps Singapore’s Written by Sunita Sue Leng TAIPEI’S CITY Hall is so proud of its mass rapid transit (MRT) system that it runs a competition every year, asking people to send in poems about the MRT. I can see why.
TM International sees silver lining amid crisis Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:07PMTM International Bhd president and group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jamaludin Ibrahim expects growth to be slightly lower than originally forecast. He, however, remains cautiously optimistic and sees interesting opportunities ahead
Banking / Perspectives Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:49PMThe world is now undergoing the deepest financial crisis since the great depression and the threat of recession has become a reality in several developed economies. What will the impact be on Latin America and what lessons can be learned from this crisis?
Bachman: College coaching progress uneven Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 12:21AMAfrican American head coaches have made inroads in college basketball, but still lag far behind their white counterparts in football A former basketball player vented recently over the lack of minority head coaches in college football, which was appropriate. While the number of African American head football coaches could fit...
Samsung Behold (for T-Mobile) Cell Phone Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:55PMThe 3G Samsung Behold ($150 from T-Mobile ), the younger sibling of the Samsung Omnia on the Verizon network, is a slick cell phone with a bevy of advanced multimedia features and a responsive touch screen. However, the Behold lacks Wi-Fi and a standard headphone jack, and its Web browser is a bit...
Time Warner expands HD options Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:50PMTime Warner Cable Inc. just gave its customers an early Christmas present – 17 new high-definition channels. The upgrade also allows viewers to order boxing, wrestling and other pay-per-view events in HD.
Microsoft Windows XML flaw exploits test desktop antimalware Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 10:41AMAn NSS Labs test of six business products yield disappointing results.
Audioengine W2 Wireless Adapter Debuts for IPod Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:48AMAudioengine has introduced its W2 Premium Wireless Adapter for the iPod. It costs $169 and is available now.
TV networks lag in diversity Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:27AMNearly a decade after the NAACP condemned a "virtual whiteout" in broadcast TV, the civil rights group said major networks have stalled in their efforts to further ethnic diversity.
Job seekers face tough road Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:08PMBy the time the application period for an $8-an-hour job at Super 1 Foods closed recently, the manager had counted close to 200 applications. Federal unemployment numbers released Thursday showed more than 500,000 new unemployment claims last week.
High Net Worth TIGER 21 Investors Make Massive Shift Away from Alternatives in Latest Asset Allocation Survey - ... Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 1:26PM As the markets continue to flounder in the midst of the
2-Star Stocks Poised to Plunge: Sun Microsystems Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 11:20AMMarket-lagging returns could be written in this 2-star.
Mobile Workstations Worthy of Workstation Name Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 10:41AMThe term "workstation" refers to a high-end PC specially equipped for demanding tasks, but it typically loses its meaning when you attach the word "mobile."
NAACP: TV networks lag in diversity Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 9:55AMNearly a decade after the NAACP condemned a "virtual whiteout" in broadcast TV, the civil rights group said major networks have stalled in their efforts to further ethnic diversity on-screen and off.
Brockton area gets $838,000 for homeless prevention pilot Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 2:07AMA move to reduce homelessness got a boost this week with an $838,000 state grant. The grant comes from $8 million awarded to regional pilot networks across the state by the Patrick-Murray administration in an effort to better coordinate, integrate and implement services to reduce dependence on homeless shelters and redirect the focus to permanent housing.
Telecoms, Gear Makers Far From Recession-Proof Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 1:28PMAT&T, Verizon and other carriers have become more vulnerable to credit conditions than in the past, when consumers had no option to a landline phone.
Investor Sentiment Plummets as the Industry Braces for Turbulent Times, Says PricewaterhouseCoopers Fourth Quarter ... Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 7:00AM NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2008 -- As the U.S. economy grapples with one of the worst recessions in history, investors in commercial real estate are extremely anxious about the near-term performance of the industry, which continues to weaken and now must contend with staggering job losses that were much worse than expected and will surely upset underlying fundamentals and property values, according to ...
Kodak EasyShare W1020 Wireless Digital Frame Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 7:11PMKodak may have cut some corners on the build quality of the W1020, but it offers decent image quality, performance, and a strong feature set for the money.
EPA and USDA Should Create New Initiative to Better Monitor Nutrients Across the Mississippi River Basin and Northern ... Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 5:16AMThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture should jointly establish a Nutrient Control Implementation Initiative (NCII) to learn more about the effectiveness of actions meant to improve water quality throughout the Mississippi River basin and into the northern Gulf of Mexico, says a new report from the National Research Council.
Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal: Fighting another battle after the war Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 4:18AMThe longer excombatants bury their troubles the more difficult it is to sort out them out says a Combat Stress psychiatrist.
Samsung Behold (for T-Mobile) Cell Phone Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 4:25PMThe 3G Samsung Behold ($150 from T-Mobile ), the younger sibling of the Samsung Omnia on the Verizon network, is a slick cell phone with a bevy of advanced multimedia features and a responsive touch screen. However, the Behold lacks Wi-Fi and a standard headphone jack, and its Web browser is a bit...
Economy: Why China Is Too Scared to Spend Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 3:53PMBoosting consumption is key to economic recovery. But that will take fixing a disastrous health system.
World Bank to lend $14 billion to fight poverty in India Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 7:49AMThe loans, under two separate schemes for seven poorest states and seven middle-income states, will benefit the poor as the funds will be utilized to put infrastructure development on the fast track leading to job-creation and stability.
Area of growth Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 1:33PMAccording to the report, IT outsourcing will get a small lift from an economic slowdown in 2008 as companies turn to vendors that can help cut IT costs.
EPA and USDA should create new initiative to better monitor nutrients Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:14AM( National Academy of Sciences ) The US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Agriculture should jointly establish a Nutrient Control Implementation Initiative to learn more about the effectiveness of actions meant to improve water quality throughout the Mississippi River basin and into the northern Gulf of Mexico, says a new report from the National Research Council.
"PS3 Home" Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:01AMIs it just me or do both Sony and Microsoft really need to manage these big over-the-network updates better? The NXE launch was a bit of a mess firstly as no-one knew when it was going to land and then the piecemeal roll-out to various consoles which could be over-ridden with a network test.
Falcon Northwest and Bigfoot Networks Partner to Offer Killer NIC K1 for Desktop Systems Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 4:42PMUpgrade to Killer Online Performance with Falcon Northwest
Media & Entertainment Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 3:29AMUnited Kingdom: Quoted Business, A Briefing For Quoted Companies. Let Us Entertain You - Exploring The Media Sector, December 2008
China irks US with computer security review rules Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:30AM(AP:BEIJING) The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets.
China Irks US With Computer Security Review Rules Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:03AMBEIJING (AP) – The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be sub....
Online Demand For EU Workers Below Year-Ago Levels - Monster Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 11:05PMLONDON (Dow Jones)--Online demand for workers in the European Union fell in annual terms in November for the first time in the history of the employment survey conducted by Monster Worldwide Inc. and published Tuesday.
Renewable energy expansion could hinge on federal role in transmission Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 5:25PMExpanding renewable energy production — a key goal for the incoming president — depends on expanding the network of power lines...
China irks US with computer security review rules Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 9:54AMMon, Dec 8, 2008 (7:42 a.m.) The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets.
China irks US with computer security review rules Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 9:30AM The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets. Rules due to take effect May 1 require official certification of technology widely used to keep e-mail and company data networks secure. Beijing has yet ...
Chinas New Media Blossoming as Business Models Revamp Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 8:28AM BEIJING----In a vast market like China, where advertising spends per capital only approximate 2-3% of the level in the US, the blossoming new media sector is likely to see the fastest growth in consumer demand and wealth creation, according to a recent report by Z. H.
Stephen Fry blasts Vista, Sony Vaio in Twitter attack Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 7:59AMStephen Fry, the Mac loving actor, comedian, author and television presenter has blasted the Microsoft Vista operating system and Sony Vaio laptop in a Twitter outburst on Sunday.
Holiday games guide Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 7:00AMALL the best in action, graphics, music and gear to keep adults and young ones in play over the season.
Audioengine Introduces W2 Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 12:41AM Audioengine today announced the release of the Audioengine W2 Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod. Plug the digital Sender into your iPod and connect the included Receiver to your stereo and you’ll have complete control of your music from your iPod. No need to learn how to work a separate remote and the AW2 is super-easy to hook up, with no batteries needed.