Santa Goes Digital: AT&T Connects Families With Holiday Wishes and Fun From the North Pole Via Texting and U-verse TV Nov 21, 2009
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to to see if you qualify. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ski area denied liquor license Nov 21, 2009
SG could be the new charming ski destination, especially after the National Geographic piece airs this winter. Visualize happy tourists spending freely in our dead winter economy. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
YouTube gets automatic subtitles Nov 21, 2009
These include National Geographic, Columbia, as well as most Google and YouTube channels. The software engineer behind the technology, Ken Harrenstien, is deaf. (BBC News -- Technology)
Tech.view: Sod it Nov 21, 2009
Science and technology. Nov 20th 2009From Economist. (The Economist)
The deficit problem: Dealing with America's fiscal hole Nov 21, 2009
Dealing with America's fiscal hole. Nov 19th 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
EDF: Nuclear contamination Nov 21, 2009
Business and finance. Nuclear contamination. (The Economist)
Africa's Mountain Gorillas Rebound, Says New Census Nov 21, 2009
John Pickrell in Englandfor National Geographic News January 27, 2004. On the National Geographic Channel tonight, go with National Geographic On Assignment to see Africa's fabled mountain gorillas (see sidebar for more information) ... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S PHOTO OF THE DAY. (Yahoo News -- Pan-Africa)
Best Floating Holiday Light Show, N... Nov 21, 2009
The lake, named one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world by National Geographic magazine, is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. Each December, America s largest floating holiday light show is reflected in Lake Coeur d Alene. (Suite101.com)
Reportlinker Adds The Cable Set Top Box Market: After a Record Year in 2008, Slightly Lower Demand in 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Unit Shipments by Geographic Region: Digital Cable Set Top Boxes, 2007-2013 (Units in Thousands) ... High Definition Digital Cable Set Top Box Unit Shipments by Geographic Region, 2007-2013 (Units in Thousands) ... Cable Set Top Boxes: Worldwide Revenue by Geographic Region, 2007-2013 (US$ in Millions). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Story in Autumn" -- a Xinjiang boy's school life Nov 21, 2009
The location of Sardawan is a famous wind gap with its geographic token of Asian Center visible on campus. As a result of local government's efforts to tap tourism, a number of sculptures with typical tokens of Asian countries are erected up. (Xinhuanet, China)
Group watches for hawks in western Wyoming Nov 21, 2009
Another 25 sites were also tested across Wyoming and southern Montana, but because of its geographic location and accessibility, Commissary Ridge was the best bet. The general notion was to add a node within the Rocky Mountain flyway, says Smith. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The types of entrepreneurs you meet in China Nov 21, 2009
Given China's size and geographic, demographic, and economic diversity, I can't possibly give a one-size-fits-all description of the typical Chinese entrepreneur. But for those who believe the country doesn't do entrepreneurship well, here's a rundown of the six types of entrepreneurs you'll meet in China (with apologies, of course, to Mitch Albom, author of the best-selling The Five People You Meet in Heaven). (India Times)
SCITUATE TALKING CARS: Sometimes its not the car Nov 21, 2009
Actual conditions will depend on all conditions including geographic area, including hills and elevation. To get the most gas mileage out of your vehicle, here are some basics: tire air pressure, air filter condition and engine spark plug condition, and as always, full synthetic oil is worth 0. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Dramatic 4-3 OT Win For #11 Hockey At #9 Yale Nov 21, 2009
GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY The 2009-10 UMass roster features players from 13 different states and Canadian provinces. From Massachusetts to California and Florida, UMass has a diverse group of players from across North America. (Umassathletics.com)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 21, 2009
" Because that is so true and because our enemies are not confined to a particular nation or defined geographic area, this is not a traditional war, but it IS a war, nonetheless. It's a war that we will lose if we do nothing. If you're not saying "wait until they hit us first," what are you saying? As for your weary friends, would they rather be dead? ". neworleanscajun wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:33 PM:" To Concerned Veteran and Vet,Thank you and God bless you for your service.To Decorum:I made the... (New Iberia, LA)
Is There a Palin Doctrine? Nov 21, 2009
Most famously, during her agonizing interview with ABC's Charlie Gibson, she flubbed a question about the six-year-old Bush Doctrine of military preemptionand later implied her knowledge of international affairs comes from Alaska's geographic proximity to Russia. Since the campaign and her resignation from the governorship, Palin has engaged in just one public appearance and made just a handful of public statements. (Slate)
Letter: Pay now or later for Newman Nov 21, 2009
The former is geographic good luck; the latter is something directly in our control. A good school system increases the desirability of our town and the foundation of the school system is (literally and figuratively) its infrastructure. (Needham Tab, MA)
Astros high definition future Nov 21, 2009
Sports is one of the strong pillars of HD; the others being Hollywood blockbusters and programmes like National Geographic. Rohana says this year, total content cost is about 35% of its revenue. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
This snake is really long Nov 21, 2009
But the National Geographic herpetologist had seven adults to help him keep control Wednesday over the St. Augustine Alligator Farm's newest resident a 21-foot, 9-inch python. It took the entire group to stretch out the 140-lb. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
America's fiscal deficit: Stemming the tide Nov 20, 2009
America's fiscal deficit. Unprecedented levels of government debt may require radical solutions. (The Economist)
Stalking the perfect shot Nov 20, 2009
"I'm hoping to shoot for National Geographic in the next couple years. Everything I'm doing is kind of geared in that direction." One image at a time, Rowe may be moving closer to his goal. Back in 2004, while shooting under contract for Nebraska PBS, he met famed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore at a fundraiser. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bagehot: I know my rights Nov 20, 2009
Nov 19th 2009From The Economist print edition. Public-service satisfaction guaranteed, or what, exactly. (The Economist)
* FESTIVAL : Back to basics Nov 20, 2009
Festivalgoers can also take taxis from Puli bus station to Hutou Mountain or The Stele of Taiwans Geographical Center (azO); the fare should cost between NT$250 to NT$300 ... More than 15 bands, including Davis reggae/hip-hop outfit Militant Hippi, punk group Dive Bomb and country-western band WaySoon, are scheduled to play throughout the weekend at a scenic spot on Hutou Mountain (Ys) in Puli Township, near the geographic center of Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 20, 2009
" Because that is so true and because our enemies are not confined to a particular nation or defined geographic area, this is not a traditional war, but it IS a war, nonetheless. It's a war that we will lose if we do nothing. If you're not saying "wait until they hit us first," what are you saying? As for your weary friends, would they rather be dead? ". neworleanscajun wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:33 PM:" To Concerned Veteran and Vet,Thank you and God bless you for your service.To Decorum:I made the... (New Iberia, LA)
Three ancient crocodile species unearthed Nov 20, 2009
This image released by The National Geographic Society shows a flesh model of the head of DuckCroc ... By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY Ancient Africa's swamps and rivers swarmed with plant-eating and dinosaur-gobbling crocodiles some 100 million years ago, National Geographicpaleontologists reported Thursday ... The November National Geographic magazine and a National Geographic Channel show, When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs, airing Saturday, feature the five prehistoric crocodiles. (USA Today -- Tech)
Google adding automatic captions to YouTube videos Nov 20, 2009
Because the speech-recognition technology is still a work in progress, Google is launching the automatic captioning service on the YouTube channels of just a handful of partners, including , National Geographic and a few big universities. But the company promises that the technology will improve over time and it hopes for a much broader rollout. (USA Today -- Tech)
STRANGE CROC PICTURES: New Dino-Eater, Galloper, More Nov 20, 2009
(Learn more about the with an interactive from National Geographic magazine ... A recent expedition unearthed three new fossil species, nicknamed PancakeCroc, BoarCroc, and RatCroc, as well as new skeletons of the previously named DuckCroc and DogCroc, added Sereno, also a (The National Geographic Society owns National Geographic News ... ON TV When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs airs Saturday, November 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel. (National Geographic)
Katrina Damage Due to "Monumental" Neglect, Judge Rules Nov 20, 2009
Speaking in May, months before the ruling, Bob Bea, a civil engineer and levee expert at the University of California, Berkeley, told National Geographic News that the federal government could be on the hook for as much as two trillion dollars ... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S PHOTO OF THE DAY ... Listen to your favorite National Geographic news daily, anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone. (National Geographic)
China Banks Filling Syndicated Loan Void as Royal Bank, Citigroup Retreat Nov 20, 2009
The geographic footprint of Chinese banks is such that if, for example, we had banking requirements in the Middle East, they would be there too, he said. To contact the reporter on this story: in Singapore at. (Bloomberg)
VIDEO: Weird Prehistoric Crocs Uncovered Nov 20, 2009
November 19, 2009 Five ancient crocodiles ancestors two previously unknown have been uncovered in the Sahara by a National Geographic researcher and his team ... (The National Geographic Society owns National Geographic News and part-owns the National Geographic Channel ... 2009 National Geographic; Video from Nat Geo Channel. (National Geographic)
5 "Oddball" Crocs Discovered, Including Dinosaur-Eater Nov 20, 2009
ON TV When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs airs Saturday, November 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel ... (The National Geographic Society owns National Geographic News ... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S PHOTO OF THE DAY. (National Geographic)
Obituary: Robert Rines Nov 20, 2009
Nov 19th 2009From The Economist print edition. Robert Rines, scientist and Nessie-hunter, died on November 1st, aged 87. (The Economist)
Ski area denied liquor license Nov 20, 2009
SG could be the new charming ski destination, especially after the National Geographic piece airs this winter. Visualize happy tourists spending freely in our dead winter economy. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Taming the mafia state Nov 20, 2009
Afghanistan s anti-corruption drive. Anti-graft pressure mounts in Afghanistan, as Hamid Karzai is again sworn in as president. (The Economist)
Name a famous Belgian Nov 20, 2009
Two minor but competent figures will be president and high representive of the European Union. A MAN who has been Belgian prime minister for less than a year and a British technocrat who has never held elected office were chosen by European Union leaders on Thursday November 19th to represent their 27 countries around the world, and lead their policy making at the highest level. (The Economist)
Food and agriculture: How to feed the world Nov 20, 2009
Food and agriculture. How to feed the world. (The Economist)
Group watches for hawks in western Wyoming Nov 20, 2009
Another 25 sites were also tested across Wyoming and southern Montana, but because of its geographic location and accessibility, Commissary Ridge was the best bet. The general notion was to add a node within the Rocky Mountain flyway, says Smith. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Corporate bribery: Ungreasing the wheels Nov 20, 2009
Business and finance. The global crackdown on corporate bribery. (The Economist)
Barack Obama in Asia: Scaling the Asian wall Nov 20, 2009
Barack Obama in Asia. Scaling the Asian wall. (The Economist)
Peace in sight? Nov 20, 2009
There is a real risk that the growing emotional divide between Turks and Kurds could lead to a geographic divide, argues Sezgin Tanrikulu, a human-rights lawyer in Diyarbakir. Indeed, the government s Kurdish policy is replete with risks, not least that the PKK could revert to urban terrorism. (The Economist)
Fossils Shed Light on Ancient "Croc World" Nov 20, 2009
This undated photo released by National Geographic shows University of Chicago Professor Paul Sereno, left, and McGill University Associate Professor Hans Larsson excavating the fossil skull of a 100-million-year-old croc in Niger ... They spoke at a news conference organized by the National Geographic Society, which sponsored the research ... "My African crocs appeared to have had both upright, agile legs for bounding overland and a versatile tail for paddling in water," Sereno wrote in an... (CBS News)
Europe.view: Looking eastwards, even further Nov 20, 2009
Looking eastwards, even further. Nov 19th 2009From Economist. (The Economist)
New software will make YouTube videos accessible for hearing-impaired viewers Nov 20, 2009
At first, the captions will only be available on videos produced by a number of major publications, including National Geographic, and major universities including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT s OpenCourseWare program publishes materials from all MIT courses on the Internet, including its own YouTube channel with complete videos of 30 courses. (Boston Globe)
Ancient, boar-like crocodile among 3 new species found Nov 20, 2009
(Mike Hettwer/National Geographic via Associated Press) By Associated Press / November 20, 2009 ... They spoke at a news conference organized by the National Geographic Society, which sponsored the research ... My African crocs appeared to have had both upright, agile legs for bounding overland and a versatile tail for paddling in water, Sereno wrote in an article for National Geographic magazine. (Boston Globe)
Baker narrows list of running mates in governor’s race Nov 20, 2009
Polito would add gender balance to the ticket, Cruz would bring a tough-on-crime image, and Jones brings geographic advantages because he comes from a part of Middlesex County that is rich in potential Republican votes. By naming a running mate now, Baker is hoping to head off other Republicans from entering the lieutenant governor s race, so he can conserve resources for the 2010 campaign. (Boston Globe)
Melrose staffers shine at cutting-edge TV production biz Nov 20, 2009
Now in its 15th year, , located in Somerville s Davis Square, develops and creates dazzlingly original, award-winning factual and alternative entertainment for television and emerging media, according to the company s tagline, shown on cable channels such as PBS, TLC, Discovery, History, National Geographic and Animal Planet across the country and around the world. We blend classical documentary backgrounds with highly entertaining and factual programs, and that s our strength, said President... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Taliban tap into Afghanistan's roots Nov 20, 2009
Linguistic, cultural, geographic and tribal obstacles have prevented a unifying nationalism, but common experiences of foreign invasion and tribal warfare have. left an abiding suspicion of foreigners. (Asia Times Online)
New York readies for the 'Gitmo Five' Nov 20, 2009
Another geographic benefit is the fact that Manhattan is an island with limited access points (bridges and tunnels), which makes it easier to seal off the area and control who or what gets in or out. These factors do not necessarily preclude an attack, especially a suicide attack in which the perpetrator is undeterred by the risk of death, but do decrease the options of an attacker and increase the options of law enforcement personnel in dealing with the potential risks. (Asia Times Online)
This snake is really long Nov 20, 2009
But the National Geographic herpetologist had seven adults to help him keep control Wednesday over the St. Augustine Alligator Farm's newest resident a 21-foot, 9-inch python. It took the entire group to stretch out the 140-lb. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Gordon Brown: The great calculating machine Nov 20, 2009
Gordon Brown's next six months. The great calculating machine. (The Economist)
Business growth gets some tools Nov 20, 2009
The tools available include database research strategy analysis, search engine optimization, management team temperament, geographic information systems, capital referrals, network mapping labor referrals and social media strategies. The state Legislature this year created the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, housed at the University of Central Florida, to stimulate investment in Florida's economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
New fossils reveal a world full of crocodiles Nov 20, 2009
REUTERS/Mike Hettwer, courtesy National Geographic/Handout ... Larsson and Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago, funded by National Geographic, studied the jaws, teeth and what few bones they had of the crocodiles ... "Their amphibious talents in the past may be the key to understanding how they flourished in, and ultimately survived, the dinosaur era," Sereno wrote in a separate article for National Geographic. (Scientific American)
China's Terracotta Warriors in Washington, D.C. Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON A group of China's famed terracotta warriors are going on display at the National Geographic Society in Washington, on the last stop of a four-city US tour ... The National Geographic Society, known for the photo-rich magazine it has produced since 1890, obtained special access to the exhibit thanks to a pre-existing relationship with China and the excavation team working at emperor Qin's tomb ... The National Geographic magazine was one of the first to send a Western... (Newsmax)
The Young Pro Nov 20, 2009
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StockerYale Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 20, 2009
2 million; * Percentage Revenue by Market Sectors: industrial sales 85%, defense 10% and medical sales 5%; * Geographic sales -- 55% Europe, 36% North America and 9% Rest of World. Subsequent Highlights. (Primezone Releases)
Babelgum Partners with RingTales to Exclusively Premiere New Dilbert and New Yorker Animated Series Nov 20, 2009
Babelgums content partners include, among others, EMI, Sony Music, the New York Times, PBS, BBC, VBS, Lonely Planet, Coolhunting, National Geographic, Funny or Die, T5M, Shine Limited, Cinetic Rights Management, Content Republic, Gong Anime, The Workbook Project, Cinelan, Power to the Pixel and Off the Fence as well as the Encounters, Los Angeles, and Hamptons film festivals. The company has also set up a series of online contests to nurture independent film, music and art talent: the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
24 South St. Notebook Nov 20, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Africa's Mountain Gorillas Rebound, Says New Census Nov 20, 2009
John Pickrell in Englandfor National Geographic News January 27, 2004. On the National Geographic Channel tonight, go with National Geographic On Assignment to see Africa's fabled mountain gorillas (see sidebar for more information) ... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S PHOTO OF THE DAY. (Yahoo News -- Pan-Africa)
Hitting the jackpot Nov 20, 2009
Nov 18th 2009From Economist. Global revenues from gambling are rising. (The Economist)
Banyan: Land of Eastern promise Nov 20, 2009
Land of Eastern promise. Nov 19th 2009From The Economist print edition. (The Economist)
New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties Nov 20, 2009
The study also identified regions of genes shared by all maize species as well as regions that are different based on the geographic adaptations of lines of plants. For example, the study identified almost 200 highly differentiated regions that result from adaptations in tropical and temperate maize. (EurekAlert!)
Appulse Corporation: Reporting Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
These increases, achieved during difficult economic conditions, are attributed primarily to the Corporation's focus on marketing and geographic expansion utilizing an increased sales force ... The Corporation continues to pursue expansion to its product base and geographic markets, in addition to adopting a program of controlled acquisitions complementing its current activities. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cousins of Prehistoric Supercrocodile Inhabit Lost World of Sahara Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) A suite of five ancient crocs, including one with teeth like boar tusks and another with a snout like a duck's bill, have been discovered in the Sahara by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Paul Sereno ... The five crocs, along with a closely related sixth species, will be detailed in a paper published in the journal ZooKeys and appear in the November 2009 issue of National Geographic magazine ... "My African crocs appeared to have had both upright, agile legs for bounding... (Science Daily)
Paleontologists Find Extinction Rates Higher in Open-Ocean Settings During Mass Extinctions Nov 20, 2009
For their analysis, Miller and Foote looked at several hundred thousand occurrences of fossils throughout the world assembled from the Paleobiology Database and used paleogeographic maps on which they had delineated the boundaries of epicontinental seas to determine whether individual occurrences were from epicontinental seas or the open ocean ... The Paleobiology Database is a global compilation of the occurrences of fossil taxa categorized at the genus or species levels, including geographic,... (Science Daily)
New Maize Map to Aid Plant Breeding Efforts Nov 20, 2009
"This approach yielded evidence that points to hundreds of regions in the genome that were probably involved in the domestication of maize and-or geographic differentiation among various lines of maize," Ross-Ibarra said. " The research team also included scientists at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and the University of Arizona, Tucson. Funding for the mapping effort was provided by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Email or share this story: | Story... (Science Daily)
