Ops Checkmate to cut traffic offencesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 10:03PMKUALA TERENGGANU: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has launched Ops Checkmate to help reduce road accidents in the country. RTD director-general Datuk Solah Mat Hassan said the operation, which began on March 1, was a continuation of the Chinese New Year Ops Sikap XXI. It will be a 24-hour programme carried out by 13 state offices, 18 branch offices and 50 enforcement stations nationwide for ...
Uniten to offer 2,500 placesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 10:01PMPUTRAJAYA: Universiti Tenaga Nasional will be offering 2,500 places for its June intake.
Birth rate: Ideal to have small familiesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:55PMTHE declining birth rate is a good sign. Malaysians are doing the right thing by having smaller families. An average of two or three children per family is ideal.
Uniten to offer 2,500 placesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 9:52PMPUTRAJAYA: Universiti Tenaga Nasional will be offering 2,500 places for its June intake. It held an open day yesterday for students with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia to explore higher education opportunities.
Ops Checkmate to cut traffic offencesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 7:53PMKUALA TERENGGANU: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has launched Ops Checkmate to help reduce road accidents in the country.
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Exclusive Deal for Hendrix at ScattertunesSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 6:02PMExperience Hendrix, LLC in partnership with Sony Legacy inked an exclusive deal with ScatterTunes to re-release the partial catalog of Jimi Hendrix as well as his latest, "Valleys of Neptune," via their V-Album technology. The V-Album, short for Virtual-Album, was created by ScatterTunes founder and CEO Witt Stewart of Texas. A music veteran of more than 30 years, Stewart aims to fortify catalog ...
Deputies: Serial killer's victim may be from Seattle areaFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:54PMRodney Alcala was recently convicted of five murders in California and sentenced to die. Now, King County detectives believe Alcala, 66, may have killed or abducted a woman from Washington state.
Bad Magic Comic Mysterius Makes Good Tech SatireFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:45PMMagic and tech in the 21st century combine in Jeff Parker and Tom Fowler's hilarious comic Mysterius , released this week as a paperback collection from DC's Wildstorm imprint.
M-cyclist run over by carFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:28PMBUTTERWORTH: A motorcyclist was killed when he was run over by a passing car after he swerved to avoid colliding with a stalled lorry along the North-South Expressway, near Sungai Dua here yesterday.
Two get jail, fine for cable theftFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:27PMGEORGE TOWN: The magistrate's court yesterday sentenced two men to three months' jail and RM3,000 fine each for breaking into a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) room with the intention of stealing cables and copper wires worth RM200,000.
Charged over false statementFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:27PMKUALA LUMPUR: A former director of KJ Equipment Sdn Bhd was charged at the Sessions Court yesterday with making a false statement to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) six years ago.
14 held over car, m-cycle theftsFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:27PMSEREMBAN: It was the end of the road for three gangs of thieves targetting cars and motorcycles in Negri Sembilan.
14 held over car, m-cycle theftsFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:24PMSEREMBAN: It was the end of the road for three gangs of thieves targetting cars and motorcycles in Negri Sembilan. The sprees by the "Ijo", "Total Lost" and "Satria GTI" gangs ended when police detained 14 suspected members, while their accomplices went into hiding.
Brett Gaylor on "Rip": "The basic message is that culture belongs to everyone" (Watch It Now)Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:48PMIn his film, "Rip! A Remix Manifesto" - available in its entirety at the bottom of this page courtesy of SnagFilms - filmmaker Brett Gaylor explores issues of copyright in the information age, examining the work of Girl Talk, a "mash-up" artist whose career is based entirely on the illegally sampled work of other artists. In this interview, Gaylor gives insight on his "open-source" approach to ...
Kodak Theater HD Player review roundupFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:38PMThe Kodak Theater HD Player aims in the right direction, but this PC-to-TV connector doesn't quite hit a bull's-eye.
Dallas Construction Contractor Announces Launch of New WebsiteFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:30PMHatcher Building and Construction, the Dallas-based home and commercial remodeling firm, has announced the design and launch of its 2010 web presence, according to owner Dwayne Hatcher.
Canon EOS Rebel Price ReducedFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:14PMCanon EOS Rebel available at Abes of Maine for $599.00. Not all cameras are created equal and this one stands apart with EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens. The Zoom Lens is 75-300mm f/ 4-5.6 III EF. These features allow for great picture taking from greater distan...
A War Photographer’s Storage CasualtiesFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:50PMThe size and quality of digital photographs has exploded over the last 10 years. So, we asked our friend and war photographer , Teru Kuwayama , how his storage and backup system has changed to accommodate the data boom. (more…)
Samsung Dualview TL225 Digital Camera SaleFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMSamsung Dualview TL225 Camera is available at Abes of Maine for $248.95. How cool is this camera it doesnt have just one LCD screen it has two. The DualView Camera lets you see every scene in a completely new and exciting way. Just use the front LCD...
A War Photographer's Storage Casualties [Blockquote]Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:06PM# blockquote The size and quality of digital photographs has exploded over the last 10 years. So, we asked our friend and war photographer , Teru Kuwayama , how his storage and backup system has changed to accommodate the data boom. More »
PNI Digital Media Announces Results of Annual General MeetingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:01AMVancouver, BC, March 12, 2010--(T-Net)--PNI Digital Media (TSX-V:PN), a leading innovator in digital photography and media solutions for retailers, announced the results of the Company's Fiscal 2009 Annual General Meeting which was held March 10th, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada.
iD Dunedin Fashion Show 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:23AMDesigners, models and followers of fashion gather at Dunedin's annual iD Fashion show at Dunedin Railway Station.
LISTEN. TALK. SHARE. PepsiCo Goes Beyond Sponsor to Enable and Support 'Next Generation' of Digital Innovation Talent ...Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:16AMWe're here to help, listen and learn . Â That's the message from PepsiCo, one of the world's premier food and beverage companies, to the digital storytellers, entrepreneurs and emerging talent who are poised to convene at this year's South by Southwest, a unique industry conference that serves as an annual incubator for digital innovation. Â
Celluloid dreams: local documentarian gets 'nothing wrong"™Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe life of a documentary filmmaker has its downsides. The days of continuous work can be exhausting, with time off a rarity until the project is finally completed.
POLITICS IN BRIEFFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:49AMGov. Charlie Crist will be featured speaker at the 20th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner to be held Friday at Amelia Island Plantation. HELPERS ~ Udated 04.23.09 Al-Anon Family Group A support group for family members and friends of alcoholics meets each week at the Alachua Club, 32 N. Third in Fernandina Beach at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Frederick Wiseman and D A Pennebaker: The truth is still out thereFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:15AMFrederick Wiseman (whose new film, La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet, opens in the UK next month) is a "legend" of the documentary world. That much is official. The 80-year-old film-maker was presented with the inaugural Living Legend award at IDFA, the world's largest documentary festival, in Holland last autumn. He was given a prize of €5000 to underline his legendary credentials.
Waste plans hit by cash squeezeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:09AMTWO big construction projects at Dounreay have become victims of the Government funding squeeze on the UK's nuclear clean-up programme. The brakes put on the design of the proposed new waste plants have dashed hopes of a major shot-in-the-arm for the building trade.
Panasonic announces LUMIX G10 digital interchangeable lens cameraFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:06AMPanasonic introduced an addition to its Panasonic LUMIX G Series, the LUMIX DMC-G10, the world's lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder, which packs a host of advanced digital camera functions designed to be easy-to-use for users new to system cameras. The new compact and portable LUMIX G10, which can record High Definition video in addition to high-quality still images ...
Getting snappy with the paparazziFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:00AMPEOPLE love star gazing, but chasing celebrities around Hollywood isn't for the faint-hearted. The paparazzi are ruthless in their pursuit of the (big) money shot.
It’s Not Over Yet: More Strong Storms Pound Central FloridaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:29AMIt’s likely to rain all day across Central Florida for another day after many areas have already been dealing with dangerous flooding. Get Free Weather Alerts | Digital Doppler X3 | Traffic Check | Share Your Storm Photos
'Severe Clear' movie review: Marine’s video journal is transformed into realistic war filmFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:28AMA scene from "Severe Clear," a documentary compiled from footage of a Marine's tour in Iraq.In 1990, Vietnam vet Tim O’Brien published “The Things They Carried,” an interlocking collection of stories about soldiers in combat. His characters weren’t just weighted...
Sony, Panasonic cameras combine small size with SLR featuresFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:16AMIt's been a year since Panasonic debuted the first digital camera that combined the compactness of a point-and-shoot with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses.
Sony, Panasonic cameras combine small size with SLR featuresFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:15AMIt's been a year since Panasonic debuted the first digital camera that combined the compactness of a point-and-shoot with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. The Lumix G1 kick-started a new segment in the camera market, which this week saw a new model from Panasonic and the second showing of a prototype camera from Sony.
Gadgets: New Pentax for outdoorsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe rugged new Pentax Optio W90 looks as if it belongs on a mountainside (thanks to its included carabiner), but its most notable features can be useful to the less adventurous.
Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland Unveils iPhone AppTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:40PMThe Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland recently teamed up with mobile technology firm, iNomadics, Inc. to release Jewish Cleveland - the definitive, on-the-go resource for Greater Cleveland's Jewish community.
Holland America Line's ms Ryndam Receives Latest Signature of Excellence EnhancementsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:29PMHolland America Line's ms Ryndam recently sailed with several new enhancements on its seven-day western Caribbean cruises sailing from Tampa, Florida. Â The premium ship just completed a 17-day dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, and now features the new, stylish lounge called Mix, a sophisticated Showroom at Sea with several new productions, the complimentary Italian eatery Canaletto, and a complete ...
Jet Edge Water Jet Cutting Machine Cuts Virtually Any MaterialTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:58PMST. MICHAEL, Minn.----Jet Edge’s 5’X5’ Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System is an ideal water jet cutting solution for shops that cut smaller material or have limited floor space available for machine tools.
Around the World in 90 MinutesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:49PMOn April 3rd, award-winning author Marty Essen presents his high-energy digital slide show, Around the World in 90 Minutes. This event is presented by the Chattanooga Nature Center (CNC), Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden (RR), Tennessee Aquarium, UTC and Lookout Mountain Conservancy.
Housing group launches photo competitionTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:14PMYARLINGTON Housing Group will be one-year old on April 1 and to mark the first birthday the company is holding a photo competition, open to everyone.
Community Briefs: MichiganTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:03PMStudents of Michiana Area Homeschool Drama Group will present the drama "Joseph of Arimathea" at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 1445 E. Main St., Niles. Tickets will be on sale at the door.
MySpace and Endemol USA Renew Vows for "Married on MySpace" Season 2 Premiering TodayTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:30AMLOS ANGELES----MySpace and Endemol USA, a world leader in entertainment programming, today announced the highly anticipated premiere of Married on MySpace season 2, the company’s original web series offering one lucky couple the chance to win the wedding of their dreams in exchange for letting the MySpace community plan and experience their big day first hand.
Zoran shares fall after Collins Stewart downgradeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:17AMShares of Zoran Corp. fell Tuesday after a Collins Stewart analyst downgraded the company to "Hold" from "Buy" on concerns about an oversupply of the digital televisions that use its chips.