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Sunday 20th May 2012 11:49:28
New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds." | Sunday 20th May 2012 11:18:11
5 now charged in NATO terror plot
The road map out of the war in Afghanistan is expected to be drawn up by U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders when they gather Sunday at the NATO summit in Chicago. | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:57:43
Mary Kennedy called brilliant, caring
Mary Richardson Kennedy was remembered Saturday as a best friend who lived life to the fullest while battling depression. | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:11:21
Pakistan blocks Twitter over blasphemy
The Pakistani government has blocked the social networking site Twitter because of material it deemed an affront to Islam, a government official told CNN on Sunday. | Sunday 20th May 2012 08:57:00
Lockerbie bomber dies
Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan intelligence officer convicted in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988, has died in Libya. He was 60. | Sunday 20th May 2012 08:44:39
21 dead in Yemen al-Qaeda clashes
Fierce clashes between government troops and al-Qaeda fighters Sunday morning in Yemen left 21 people dead, two local security officials told CNN. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:05:30
Italy quake kills at least 7
A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, killing at least seven people and knocking down a church bell in the region, authorities said. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:05:30
Earthquake jolts northern Italy; at least 7 dead
A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, killing at least seven people and knocking down a church bell in the region, authorities said. | Sunday 20th May 2012 04:12:10
Earthquake jolts northern Italy; at least 6 dead
A strong earthquake struck early Sunday in northern Italy, killing at least six people and knocking down a church bell in the region, authorities said. | Sunday 20th May 2012 04:04:43
Prosecutor: Suspects IDd in Italy blast
Two suspects in a fatal bombing outside a school in Italy have been identified, a prosecutor said. |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 10:54:06
Thousands cheer winners Chelsea
Thousands of Chelsea fans are cheering on the squad during a parade to celebrate the Champions League victory. | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:02:38
Syria town shelling kills 16
Shelling by Syrian forces kills at least 16 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:38:52
Fans gather for Chelsea parade
Hundreds of Chelsea fans are gathering ahead of a parade to celebrate their teams Champions League trophy win. | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:02:26
Syria bomb blast near UN convoy
A bomb explodes in the Syrian capital Damascus, 150m from a convoy carrying the Norwegian general who heads the UN observer mission there. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:57:19
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted in connection with the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died at his home in Tripoli from cancer. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:14:37
Nato to discuss Afghan withdrawal
Nato leaders are set to hold a summit dominated by Afghanistan, as the alliance prepares to hand over security duties to Afghans by the end of 2014. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:00:59
Falklands War memorial unveiled
A service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britains National Memorial Arboretum to the 255 Britons who died in the Falklands War. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:16:22
Chopper designer dies from cancer
The designer of the iconic Raleigh Chopper bike dies after a battle with cancer. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:12:22
Chemical weapon risk at Kinloss
RAF Kinloss authorities knew the public could be at risk from chemical weapons buried near the base, according to documents obtained by BBC Scotland. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:09:17
Report to urge cutting red tape
The prime minister is this week expected to back a plan to help boost growth by cutting employment red tape. |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 10:23:59
Protesters Gather for NATO Summit
Protesters in Chicago for NATO summit gather for largest demonstration; thousands to march
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Pelosi Defends Dems Rev. Wright Fundraising Appeal
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Protesters Prep for NATO Demonstration
Protesters in Chicago for NATO summit prepare for largest demonstration; thousands to march
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Man Convicted in Lockerbie Bombing Dead
Son says Libyan who was convicted in 1988 Lockerbie bombing but later released has died
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Chinese Dissident Arrives in US
Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng and his immediate family arrived in the United States today, capping off three weeks of roller coaster diplomacy.
| Sunday 20th May 2012 07:45:45
John Boehner on GOP House: Hard to Keep 218 Frogs in a Wheelbarrow
Republican House Speaker John Boehner compared trying to pass a bill in the House of Representatives to keeping 218 frogs in a wheelbarrow on This Week this morning.
| Sunday 20th May 2012 07:28:33
Deadly Quake Rattles Northern Italy
At least 4 killed after magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes near Bologna in northern Italy
| Sunday 20th May 2012 06:50:16
Missing Girls Mom Defends Dad
The mother of missing Tucson girl Isabel Celis is defending her husband as a great father, refuting suspicions raised by the announcement earlier this week that he would be barred from seeing his two sons, Isabels brothers.
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4 Killed in Quake in Italy
At least 4 killed after magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes near Bologna in northern Italy
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Jaw Dropping Moments in Edwards Trial
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Sunday 20th May 2012 11:49:25
NATO chief: No rush for the exits in Afghan war
CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATOs chief sought on Sunday to dispel fears of a rush for the exits in Afghanistan as Western allies gathered to chart a path out of an unpopular war that has dragged on for more than a decade. | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:23:48
U.S. banking laws unable to stop JPMorgan loss: Republican Boehner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. banking reforms could not have prevented JPMorgan Chase & Cos trading losses, and those involved in the activities that went awry should be held accountable, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said in an interview aired on Sunday. | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:07:07
Italy quake kills five, damages historic buildings
SANT AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed five people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets. | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:45:59
NATO leaders map strategy for Afghanistan exit
CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathered in Chicago on Sunday to chart a path out of Afghanistan as war-weary Western nations seek to fend off dissent in their alliance and ensure Afghanistan can hold a still-potent Taliban at bay when foreign troops withdraw. | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:00:33
Apple, Samsung CEOs head to court-ordered play date
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chiefs of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday. | Sunday 20th May 2012 08:57:12
U.S. army instructor shot in Yemen attack: security source
SANAA (Reuters) - A U.S. military instructor was shot and seriously wounded in an attack by unidentified assailants in the Red Sea city of Hudaida on Sunday, a Yemeni security source said. | Sunday 20th May 2012 08:52:06
U.N. seeks Iran nuclear deal before Baghdad talks
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear supervisor flies to Tehran on Sunday looking for a deal to inspect suspected weapons sites - a potential breakthrough that Iran may hope could persuade the West to start lifting sanctions and deflect threats of war. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:54:24
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi has died in Libya: brother
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - The former Libyan intelligence officer convicted of the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people has died, his brother said on Sunday. He was 59. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:36:30
Italy quake kills four, damages historic buildings
SANT AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake killed four people, injured dozens and damaged churches, towers and a mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens across northern Italy and sending thousands running into the streets. | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:34:24
Explosion near U.N. ceasefire monitor chiefs convoy: Reuters witness
DOUMA, Syria (Reuters) - A roadside bomb exploded on Sunday 150 meters from a United Nations convoy carrying the head of a Syria ceasefire monitoring mission in the town of Douma, a Reuters witness said. |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 11:37:47
McConnell: Obama needs to act like an adult
Says nothing can be accomplished on debt (which he calls nations biggest problem) without presidential leadership | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:23:20
A rare island of serenity, thanks to FCC
Cell phones and WiFi are banned in a 13,000-sq. mile swath of Appalachia so that giant radio telescopes can operate properly | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:21:54
Offshore rig: Island living, but no paradise
A visit to a Gulf of Mexico oil drilling platform reveals a blistering, cramped worksite of 12-hour shifts Video | Sunday 20th May 2012 09:21:54
Offshore oil rig: Island living, but no paradise
A visit to a Gulf of Mexico drilling platform reveals a blistering, cramped worksite of 12-hour shifts | Sunday 20th May 2012 08:27:49
Live alone? Youre not alone
Sociologists examine the rise in solo dwelling, in which more than 32 million Americans live the single life | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:56:25
Convicted Lockerbie bomber dies in Libya
Son says Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, freed from Scottish prison after his conviction for bombing of Pan Am 103, has died | Sunday 20th May 2012 07:06:58
Pakistan blocks Twitter over anti-Islamic material
Government cuts access to website after Twitter refuses to remove material considered blasphemous | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:51:27
Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off S.C. coast
First tropical storm of season approx. 90 miles S.E. of Charleston, S.C. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:51:27
Tropical storm Alberto churns off S.E. coast
First tropical storm of season approx. 100 miles S.E. of Charleston, S.C. | Sunday 20th May 2012 06:34:29
NATO protesters gather for Chicago rally
18 arrests on Saturday as demonstrators clash with police near site of world leaders summit |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 12:50:16
My Mitt Romney Bullying Moment
My Mitt Romney Bullying Moment | Sunday 20th May 2012 12:50:16
Singles Cruise for the 1%: Where Money Buys Love, Sort of
Singles Cruise for the 1%: Where Money Buys Love, Sort of | Sunday 20th May 2012 12:50:16
At NATO Summit in Chicago, Police Clash with Protesters
At NATO Summit in Chicago, Police Clash with Protesters | Sunday 20th May 2012 12:50:16
Video: Explaining Solar Eclipses and the Ring of Fire
Video: Explaining Solar Eclipses and the Ring of Fire | Sunday 20th May 2012 12:50:16
A $3 Billion Boo-Boo: Behind J.P. Morgans Derivatives Debacle
The write-down represents a major loss of face for CEO Jamie Dimon, the Teflon banker who has lobbied hard against re-regulation in the post-meltdown era. | Sunday 20th May 2012 10:20:37
Solar Eclipse in the U.S.: In the Sky, Look for a Ring of Fire
Solar Eclipse in the U.S.: In the Sky, Look for a Ring of Fire | Sunday 20th May 2012 01:51:57
Chen Guangchengs New Home: A Soviet-Style Complex in Greenwich Village
Chen Guangchengs New Home: A Soviet-Style Complex in Greenwich Village | Saturday 19th May 2012 20:50:17
After Seven Years of Abuse, Blind Activist Chen Leaves China, Arrives in US
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Sacrifice, Saints and Skeletons: The Pictures of the Week
Sacrifice, Saints and Skeletons: The Pictures of the Week | Saturday 19th May 2012 17:50:26
More Amputations for Student Battling Flesh-Eating Bacteria
More Amputations for Student Battling Flesh-Eating Bacteria |
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Friday 18th May 2012 09:00:00
6 Tools to Manage Your Twitter Followers
Managing Twitter followers can become a time consuming task, taking time away from actually sending messages and growing your influence. Here are a few free and paid tools that will save you time and provide all the important data you need. | Friday 18th May 2012 07:00:00
4 Ways to Rethink a Facebook Advertising Campaign
Facebook is a different medium than paid search advertising, with entirely unique advantages. Learn ways to restructure your paid social advertising paradigm without over-committing to media spend and track results and ROI on Facebook. | Friday 18th May 2012 01:00:00
For Better Facebook Engagement, Post on Topics Related To, But Not About, Your Brand [Study]
Facebook shares tips for Page managers looking to increase fan engagement with specific types of content posted to drive different types of engagement. Find out what they learned in an internal brand pages study of 23 brands across six industries. | Thursday 17th May 2012 13:00:00
Google Launches Knowledge Graph, First Step in Next Generation Search
Three new Google Search features are part of their “next generation search” project, Knowledge Graph. Info boxes, segmented results based on query context and suggestions based on popular queries negate the need to even click off the SERP for info. | Thursday 17th May 2012 09:00:00
Mobile Sites: Choosing an Implementation Process & Strategies
No matter your approach, the mobile landscape is a tricky, expansive space of uncertainty filled with twists and turns that would give even the most solid minded developer or site owner points to pause. Here’s a guide to help you go mobile. | Thursday 17th May 2012 07:00:00
Why Your SEO & Social Strategy Should Include Pinterest
You don’t have to be a lifestyle-type site to win on Pinterest, you merely need to make your brand fun and create interesting, shareable images. Pinterest offers other benefits, including social links generated from content shared on Pinterest. | Thursday 17th May 2012 01:00:00
Google NSA Relationship Secrecy Continues Despite Courts Efforts
Google and the National Security Agencys possibly secret relationship will remain secret. The Federal Appeals Court has upheld the NSAs decision not to release information confirming or denying if they have a relationship with Google. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 16:00:00
Ford Retains Confidence in Facebook Ads as GM Quits
Automaker tells ClickZ it will continue advertising on the social site. While General Motors may halt Facebook advertising, according to a Wall Street Journal story today, Ford has a different attitude toward paid promotions on the social site. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 08:00:00
Life After Google Penguin – Going Beyond the Name
Dont try too hard to look for dates and names of updates. Rather, look more to the effects as Google’s algorithm evolves so you can adapt accordingly. What really matters is that Google is looking harder at link spam now, so you should be too. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 07:00:00
7 Time-Saving Google Analytics Custom Reports
The right Custom Reports can be incredible time savers. Instead of spending time digging around for important metrics, you can find what you need separated neatly into columns for some analysis that will lead to some actionable insight. |
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Friday 18th May 2012 15:35:19
SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 18, 2012
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Search In Pics: LinkedIn Bike, Chrome Watch & Facebook @ Google
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Dylan Hoffman’s Pirate Times Doodle 4 Google Wins Pirate Booty
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adCenter Updates Microsoft Advertiser Intelligence With Templates & Mobile Data
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Google Improves AdSense Reporting And Bolsters Smart Pricing With New Research
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SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 17, 2012
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SPONSOR MESSAGE : Cross Channel Marketing: A Primer for Search Agencies
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Bing Search API Now On Paid Platform
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The Ultimate List of Reasons Why You Need Search Engine Optimization
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Accelerating Revenue Growth With Keyword Parity
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Friday 18th May 2012 13:00:15
Interview with Lynsey Little from Distilled
Our industry’s conferences are a lot of fun, and of course educational. In the past few years several companies, like Distilled, have been offering smaller conferences which allow attendees to get to know each other better and have more contact with experts in the field. Distilled has been offering conferences for the past three years. [...]
| Friday 18th May 2012 11:00:56
Friday Humor: Game of Thrones
Since HBO took the Game of Thrones books and created a fantastic show the books and the series have taken off. The show is great and the books are fantastic! I have collected some funny Game of Thrones items for fans everywhere. Oh and remember, Winter is Coming! Are you ready? Disclaimer – If you [...]
| Friday 18th May 2012 09:00:29
Where Our Social Media Efforts Are Best Served
For many small businesses, their ability to make a profit or keep their heads just above water hinges on being able to successfully promote their companies. In today’s day and age, part of those promotional efforts revolve around social media and the ability to interact with both current and potential customers. As many of us [...]
| Friday 18th May 2012 07:00:57
Twitter Supports Do Not Track Privacy Feature
Ed Felten, the Federal Trade Commission’s chief technology officer, recently announced that Twitter is now providing support for the Do Not Track feature. The feature, which was initially proposed by researchers in 2009, was first implemented by Mozilla Firefox in early 2011. Since that time, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera have all added support and [...]
| Thursday 17th May 2012 13:00:53
A Broader View of Link Building
I once read a provocative question by Eric Ward (that I will paraphrase): “If the search engines went away tomorrow, how would anyone find your website?” Now, you might say, “That is a big ‘IF’- Google isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.” Then again, if you were hit by one of the recent algorithm changes, Google [...]
| Thursday 17th May 2012 11:00:32
Penguin or Panda? How To Determine Which Google Algorithm Update Impacted Your Website
Ever since Google rolled out Penguin 1.0 on April 24th, I’ve been heavily analyzing websites that were hit by the update (I’ve now analyzed close to 75 websites hit by Penguin). Based on my analysis, I have written several posts covering my findings. In my latest post, An Update from the Over Optimization Front Lines, [...]
| Thursday 17th May 2012 08:00:41
SEO in 2012: The Best of Times or the Worst of Times?
I don’t like trying to package everything that’s happening in our industry into a neat little box, because it’s like trying to describe the cause of the Civil War in two sentences. I’m likely to leave some things out, overstate some factors, and unintentionally offend some people. But I do think that an individual perspective [...]
| Thursday 17th May 2012 07:00:06
Google Knowledge Graph: Revamped Search Results Provide Users Better Information
Although Google has already done an impressive job indexing the web and using algorithmic processes to serve users relevant results, they have been concentrating on developing a graph of semantic information and incorporating that information within the search results. Yesterday, Google officially announced the Knowledge Graph and began rolling out the new features for Google [...]
| Wednesday 16th May 2012 13:00:57
A Keen Mind in Sheep’s Clothing
Zuckerberg moves almost as fast as you can say “hoodie.” While we were feasting our eyes on the media’s fascination regarding Mark’s choice in clothing, Facebook donned itself in two more acquisitions. I say ‘more,’ in reference to the few-week lapse in acquisitions; as we all have heard, Facebook acquired startup Instagram as of late. [...]
| Wednesday 16th May 2012 11:00:39
‘Relevancy is King’ Says Google VP at SMX London
In his opening keynote at SMX London, Amit Singhal, VP and Google Fellow, who rewrote the original Google algorithm upon his hire in 2000, said today that “Relevancy is King”. He added that Google looks at a combination of three signals (links, social, user actions) and how those signals support each other to build the [...]
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Forex Factory Breaking News |
Sunday 20th May 2012 07:16:31
EUs Junker: Majority At The Eurogroup Call For Greeces Exit Behind Closed Doors
Eurogroup president Jean-Claude Juncker warned Greek finance minister Filippos Sachinidis at the... | Saturday 19th May 2012 16:30:37
Statement by the G-8 on Global Oil Markets
There have been increasing disruptions in the supply of oil to the global market over the past... | Saturday 19th May 2012 16:29:20
Statement by G-8 Leaders on the Global Economy
Our imperative is to promote growth and jobs.
The global economic recovery shows signs of promis... | Friday 18th May 2012 14:06:44
EURUSD soars 60 pips on no news
BREAKING | Friday 18th May 2012 13:55:16
French President Hollande says he makes growth a key issue at the G8 meeting
BREAKING | Friday 18th May 2012 13:16:27
German govt denies Merkel suggested a referendum on Greece staying in the EZ
German government spokesman denies that Merkel has suggested a referendum on Greece staying in the... | Friday 18th May 2012 12:48:05
Greek interim govt says Euro referendum beyond tasks and remit
Greek interim government says Euro referendum beyond tasks and remit | Friday 18th May 2012 12:32:11
EU/ECB working on Greek exit
EU/ECB working on Greek exit (DJ) | Friday 18th May 2012 12:14:59
Merkel: wants Greece to hold a referendum about Eurozone membership
***German Merkel says wants Greece to hold a referendum alongside about Eurozone membership*** | Friday 18th May 2012 11:16:29
Fitch Downgrades Greek Banks to CCC
Fitch Ratings-Barcelona/London-18 May 2012: Fitch Ratings has downgraded National Bank of Greeces,... |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 11:48:38
Wealthy eurozone countries must back weak nations, George Osborne warns
Eurozone countries must either stand behind their currency or face up to the prospect of Greek exit... | Saturday 19th May 2012 21:28:51
Forex Weekly Outlook May 21-25
The US dollar had a blockbuster week, breaking ground against all currencies apart from from the... | Saturday 19th May 2012 20:13:03
US Week Ahead: Existing Home Sales, Durable Orders, Consumer Sent
Housing data and durable goods orders will fill out an otherwise light week ahead of the U.S.... | Saturday 19th May 2012 18:06:57
Loonie the first to hike?
Canada looks like a safe bet to be the first amongst the G8 members to hike rates. Last months... | Saturday 19th May 2012 16:41:03
G8 says it wants Greece to remain in strong eurozone
The leaders of the G8 group of the worlds most powerful economies say they want debt-stricken... | Saturday 19th May 2012 10:58:16
Sternlicht Searches for Yield at Second-Tier U.S. Malls
Investors including Barry Sternlicht and KKR & Co. (KKR) are buying second-tier shopping malls in... | Saturday 19th May 2012 09:12:49
Succinct Summation Of Weeks Events (05/18/2012)
Succinct summation of weeks events:
Positives:
1) Cheers to Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook for ... | Saturday 19th May 2012 07:23:50
RBA Rate Cut Squeezes AUD
Asian bourses have ended trading, hitting four-month lows as weaker US data added to rising worries... | Saturday 19th May 2012 04:31:46
Speculators Bet On EURs Fall Hit A Near Record High -CFTC
Speculative traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange set a near record high for their bet on the... | Friday 18th May 2012 20:46:00
Monetary Policy Week in Review - 19 May 2012
The past week in monetary policy was relatively quiet on the interest rate front, with just Iceland... |
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Friday 18th May 2012 13:26:50
USD/CAD Next targets 1.0280
EUR/USD setback targets 1.2624 (2012 low).
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What are the currencies to focus on now?
The key to trading the pairs is understanding where the movement is coming from. Right now the... | Friday 18th May 2012 06:55:09
Gold Continues Recovery From Range Support
As expected, the 1522-1530 range support provided a based for gold to recover after it fell sharply... | Thursday 17th May 2012 21:03:58
AUD/USD cracking 0.9860 support pivot; next is 0.9660
The AUD/USD continues to fall precipitously. It is now testing the support pivot established in... | Thursday 17th May 2012 16:09:13
EURJPY: Sells Off, Targets Its Psychologocal Support At 100.00
EURJPY - Our outlook on EURJPY remains lower as it continues to weaken and targeting further... | Thursday 17th May 2012 13:27:13
Euro To Weaken Further Despite Oversold Signal
The ratio of long to short positions in the EURUSD stands at 1.69 as nearly 63% of traders are long.... | Thursday 17th May 2012 10:22:52
USD/JPY Falling Sharply From Range Resistance and BoJ Chatter
USD/JPY failed to break above the May high and essentially range resistance at about 80.55. So no... | Thursday 17th May 2012 05:23:58
Mid-Week Forex Forecast
The Aussie found support just below 99.00 today after selling off over 500 pips over the previous 3... | Thursday 17th May 2012 00:55:17
US dollar may pull back after prices set new yearly high
The US Dollar has scope for a corrective pullback after prices hit a new 2012 high yesterday, which... | Wednesday 16th May 2012 15:28:21
GBPUSD: Takes Out Key Support, Set To Recapture The 1.5805 Level
With the pair selling off and breaking below its medium term rising trendline, further bearishness... |
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Saturday 19th May 2012 14:10:14
Bad Week for Loonie in Spite of Some Good News
The Canadian dollar had a pretty bad week as talks about the European debt crisis plagued the Forex market, driving traders away from riskier commodity currencies.(...)Read the rest of Bad Week for Loonie in Spite of Some Good News (150 words) Posted on Forex News. | Friday 18th May 2012 22:01:15
Chile’s Central Bank Holds Main Interest Rate, Peso Advances
The Chilean peso rose even after Chile’s central bank refrained from increasing interest rates. Good prospects for the nation’s economy and possibility of an interest rate hike in the future may be responsible for the currency’s gains.(...)Read the rest of Chile’s Central Bank Holds Main Interest Rate, Peso Advances (187 words) Posted on Forex News. | Friday 18th May 2012 17:46:00
Euro Drops to 4-Month Low, Closes Above Opening Level
The euro reached the lowest level in four months against the US dollar and the lowest in three months versus the Japanese yen today on fears that the European crisis is escalating. The currency was higher on the day though.(...)Read the rest of Euro Drops to 4-Month Low, Closes Above Opening Level (137 words) Posted on Forex News. | Friday 18th May 2012 08:40:26
Risk Appetite, Better Situation Help UK Pound
UK pound is being helped on two fronts today. General risk appetite, with the focus on the Facebook IPO, is helping the sterling against the US dollar. On the other hand, pound is higher against the euro, as concerns about what’s happening in the eurozone make the pound a preferred choice as a European safe haven currency. (...)Read the rest of Risk Appetite, Better Situation Help UK Pound (127 words) Posted [...] | Friday 18th May 2012 07:57:54
US Dollar Lower as Risk Appetite Makes an Appearance
US dollar is lower today as risk appetite makes an appearance in the markets. As commodity prices rise, and equities see a bit of a reprieve from recent troubles, the greenback is pulling back. Concerns about Europe remain, but they are being trumped by other news — especially the imminent Facebook IPO. (...)Read the rest of US Dollar Lower as Risk Appetite Makes an Appearance (137 words) [...] | Thursday 17th May 2012 09:52:40
Brazilian Real Rises, Stays Near 2 per Dollar
The Brazilian real rose today, but stayed near the 2 per dollar level as the impact of the European crisis on currencies of emerging markets sapped strength of the Brazilian currency.(...)Read the rest of Brazilian Real Rises, Stays Near 2 per Dollar (69 words) Posted on Forex News. | Thursday 17th May 2012 09:08:41
Aussie Mixed in Choppy Trading
Aussie is turning in a mixed performance today as choppy markets look for direction, and try to process all of the difficulties happening in the eurozone. On one hand, Aussie is lower against the US dollar as risk aversion makes an appearance. But, on the other, the Australia dollar is gaining against European currencies weighed down by difficulties. (...)Read the rest of Aussie Mixed in Choppy Trading (129 words) Posted on Forex News. | Thursday 17th May 2012 08:18:47
Eurozone Bank Worries Send Euro Lower
Eurozone bank worries are sending the euro lower today, along with rises to funding costs. Uncertainties about what’s next for Greece and for the eurozone remains, and that is weighing on the euro in Forex trading right now. (...)Read the rest of Eurozone Bank Worries Send Euro Lower (152 words) Posted on Forex News. | Thursday 17th May 2012 07:27:13
NZ Dollar Near This Year’s Low
The New Zealand dollar erased its earlier gains today as the potential Greece’s exit from the eurozone continued to spoil mood of Forex market participants. The currency traded near the lowest level this year.(...)Read the rest of NZ Dollar Near This Year’s Low (92 words) Posted on Forex News. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 20:47:27
Loonie Weakens as Europe Hits Commodity Prices
The Canadian dollar yesterday as the crisis in Europe escalates, damping demand for commodities and commodity-dependent currencies. The loonie trimmed its losses today on good fundamentals in Canada and the United States.(...)Read the rest of Loonie Weakens as Europe Hits Commodity Prices (170 words) Posted on Forex News. |
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Saturday 19th May 2012 23:00:00
SNL: Kristen Wiigs last time
Hillary Busis: Mick Jagger and cast send off grad with a memorable Stones medley after an up and down show | Saturday 19th May 2012 23:00:00
David Spade is Hot in Cleveland
Just Shoot Me mini-reunion for guest star and Wendie Malick. Plus: Liam Neeson, more First Looks! | Saturday 19th May 2012 23:00:00
Celeb Apprentice 6: Lets cast it!
As soon as a season ends, Dalton Ross cant wait to see a new group in the board room; heres who hed hire | Saturday 19th May 2012 23:00:00
Girls: Lets start a book club!
Love the Lena Dunham series? Try our reading list for similarly astute looks at postcollegiate life | Saturday 19th May 2012 23:00:00
SNL: Howd Mick Jagger do?
If youve seen the finale, share reactions to Rolling Stones man as host, sketches, Kristen Wiig farewell | Saturday 19th May 2012 22:25:00
SNL with Mick Jagger: Its on!
If youre watching the show now, share reactions to the Rolling Stones singer as host, sketches, songs | Friday 18th May 2012 23:05:00
Community: Dan Harmon fired
Series creator on Tumblr challenges NBC spin on his revised status on show; says network cut him loose | Friday 18th May 2012 23:00:00
Kim Kardashians kraziest klothes
What to wear for E! series return? A feather-trimmed pencil skirt? Crocheted stilettos? So many choices... | Friday 18th May 2012 23:00:00
SNL: Mick Jagger, 30 Rock star
Rolling Stones legend hosts season 37 finale; last show for Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, and Jason Sudeikis? | Friday 18th May 2012 23:00:00
Avengers sinks Battleship Friday
Board game-based action film earns $9M on opening day, well behind Marvel superheroes $15.3M |
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Bank Rate |
Sunday 30th December 2012 18:00:00
How to cope with higher mortgage rates
Youre not helpless in the face of rising mortgage rates. Here are some of your options. | Sunday 30th December 2012 18:00:00
CD rates from risky banks
Investors can find higher CD rates at banks with low Safe & Sound Ratings, but should they invest? | Saturday 19th May 2012 19:00:00
Did Dad give me a tax headache from the grave?
There are better ways to bequeath property than giving away through a quitclaim deed. | Friday 18th May 2012 19:00:00
FHA streamline refinances get cheaper, easier
The FHA is cutting fees on streamline refis, so more homeowners can afford to refinance. | Thursday 17th May 2012 19:00:00
Should I buy a new car or a used car?
Consider these pros and cons when deciding between a new- or used-car purchase. | Thursday 17th May 2012 19:00:00
4 easy ways to improve your cars fuel economy
Dont let your driving and upkeep ding your fuel economy. Follow these tips to lower gas costs. | Thursday 17th May 2012 19:00:00
Kids had me co-sign. Now, why cant I refi?
Help your children take out student loans and it could hurt you later with a mortgage lender. | Thursday 17th May 2012 19:00:00
How to financially survive wedding season
Always a bridesmaid and going broke? Heres how wedding guests can afford invites. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 19:00:00
How can I avoid these scary closing costs?
Before you rule out a refinance over the expense, consider the monthly and long-term savings. | Wednesday 16th May 2012 19:00:00
5 electric cars that will stretch your mileage
Cars of the future will be plugging in, not filling up. See the jolt in mileage you can expect. |
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Friday 18th May 2012 14:40:32
NAR weighs rules for mobile IDX listings
Rulemaking for social media postponed againread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 14:15:43
Bill would stop bulk REO sales in California
NAR backing sponsor Gary Millers reelection bidread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 12:07:23
Banks must take risks
Modern economies cannot grow without creditread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 11:56:10
Landlord may object to tenant subletting to tourists
Rent it Rightread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 11:36:27
Replacing a toilet fill valve
New product makes adjustments easier, eliminates corrosion concernsread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 11:35:40
One mans Guggenheim, another mans toilet
Unconventional design is like an architectural Rorschachread more  | Friday 18th May 2012 11:35:02
Neighborhood social networking site taking off
Launched in October, Nextdoor is up and running in more than 2,000 communitiesread more  | Thursday 17th May 2012 18:32:13
Trulia recruits brokerage exec to lead industry relations team
Matt Dollinger to help listing portal strengthen ties to MLSs, brokers, agents read more  | Thursday 17th May 2012 13:25:58
Are big brokers delivering on tech, training promises?
Realtor Notebookread more  | Thursday 17th May 2012 12:58:33
NAR flexes political muscle
Rally in nations capital draws 15,000read more  |
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Insurance Journal |
Friday 18th May 2012 12:27:55
N.Y. Compensation Insurance Rating Board Seeks 11.5% Rate Hike
The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) has submitted to the Department of Financial Services on Thursday a loss-cost filing for an overall average loss cost change of +11.5 percent. The change in loss cost represents the anticipated cost … | Friday 18th May 2012 12:03:14
Court: Louisiana Cab Company President not Liable in Death Case
A court has ruled that the head of a Bossier City, La., taxi cab business cannot be held personally liable in a lawsuit over the death of a 12-year-old boy. The victim in the case was Justin Bloxom, whose body … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:43:51
Dean, Hanner, Richardson Named Corporate VPs at Arthur J. Gallagher
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has appointed Eric C. Dean, Jerome S. Hanner and Cara Richardson as corporate vice presidents. Dean joined the company in 2012 and has more than 30 years of business experience in various key technology functions. … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:43:01
A Year after Joplin Tornadoes, $2.16B in Insurance Claims Paid
The tornado that swept through Joplin, Mo., on May 22, 2011, has generated $2.16 billion in insurance claims payouts to Missouri policyholders, according to an Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from ISO’s Property Claims Service (PCS) and other sources. … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:39:35
Despite Grant, South Dakota Will Wait on Health Insurance Exchange
South Dakota has been awarded a $5.9 million federal grant to continue research into the possibility of a state-run health insurance exchange. But Gov. Dennis Daugaard says the state will continue to wait for the outcome of the lawsuit challenging … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:38:33
Family Sues California Mortuary Over Switched Bodies
A family is suing a mortuary over a body switch that resulted in a grandmother being buried in another woman’s clothes in a California cemetery instead of an above-ground crypt in Nicaragua. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by the 88-year-old woman’s … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:37:11
North Dakota Agent Accused of Creating Fake Policy Applications
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced he has served a cease and desist order against Tim Everett, a Grand Forks area insurance agent who is alleged to have created fictitious insurance policy applications and to have been paid commissions … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:36:41
Crop Damage in Central California From Storm Tops $79M
San Joaquin Valley’s crop damage estimate from a hail storm last month has reached more than $79 million. The Fresno Bee reports that Kings County, among the hardest hit areas of the region, recently increased its damage estimate from $20 … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:34:42
Louisiana Citizens Approved for $75M Line of Credit
Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort has gotten permission to secure a $75 million cash line of credit in case a hurricane damages the state. The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has enough money set aside to cover a $110 … | Friday 18th May 2012 11:33:05
SullivanCurtisMonroe Adds Kraatz as EVP in Southern California
Irvine, Calif.-based SullivanCurtisMonroe named Shawn Kraatz as executive vice president in its Irvine office. His primary responsibilities at SCM will include commercial sales management and marketplace leadership. Kraatz joins SCM from Alliant, where he was first vice president. He has … |
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Insurance News |
Sunday 20th May 2012 09:26:26
Developer of Westin eyes former Regions headquarters for hotel in Birmingham
Plans to convert the vacant former Regions Plaza building in downtown Birmingham into a luxury hotel could be revived under a proposal from the developer building the $50 million Westin Hotel next to the BJCC. | Sunday 20th May 2012 05:11:51
Trey Long Honored by Knights of Columbus
TREY LONG HONORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is categorized as local. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. | Sunday 20th May 2012 00:57:25
Walgreens vows rebound from Express Scripts battle
Walgreens has lost millions of dollars in prescription sales this year, and saw its second-quarter profit decline almost 8 percent because of its departure in January from Express Scripts -- the nations largest network for filling drug prescriptions. | Saturday 19th May 2012 20:47:48
Financial Advisor - Targeted Career Changer
Thank you for your interest in the Financial Advisor - Targeted Career Changer. To begin the application process, please enter your email address. | Saturday 19th May 2012 16:38:16
Kelly: Meeting Buffett tops off ...
Of all the reports from around the world on the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha this month, one of the most interesting appeared in the Telegraph newspaper of India. | Saturday 19th May 2012 12:23:42
Look for Shares of MetLife to Potentially Rebound after Yesterdays 2.07% Sell Off
May 18, 2012 News Watch via COMTEX) -- MetLife traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $29.79 to a high of $31.26. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $30.73 on volume of 14.5 million shares. | Saturday 19th May 2012 08:14:11
2012 Drive for Roadracing World Action Fund
Email addresses will only be used to send this message. They will not be used for promotional purposes. | Saturday 19th May 2012 04:04:34
Get set for new foolproof ID cards
Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma shows off her Smart Card ID during a press briefing on the readiness of the department in rolling them out. | Friday 18th May 2012 23:59:54
RSI Alert For Top-Ranked Willis Group Holdings Plc
The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics - strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. | Friday 18th May 2012 19:55:17
Report: Charlotte ranks top 25 among U.S. cities in dog attacks
A new report released by national veterinarians, the insurance industry and U.S. Postal Service shows that the city of Charlotte ranks 24th in dog attacks in the country. |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 01:36:17
شرکت اگزكتلی راهکارهای مدیریت عملکرد فروش خود را بر روی آیپد عرضه میکند
همکاران سیستم- شرکت اگزكتلی (Xactly) که برای گوشیهای هوشمند و رایانههای لوحی نرمافزارهای مدیریت عملکرد فروش و مدیریت پاداش فروش عرضه میکند، اخیراً نسخهای از پلت فرم اینسنت (Incent) را برای نصب بر روی آیپد طراحی کرده است.
به گزارش وب سایت enterpriseappstoday، اين شركت اعلام کرده است این پلت فرم به فروشندگان، مدیران و سیستمهای فروش کمک میکند شاخصهای عملکرد فروش خود را بر روی رایانههای لوحی آیپد به صورت مستقیم و در لحظه مشاهده کنند.
براساس این گزارش، شرکت اگزتلی اعلام کرده است که کاربران آیپد از ماه آینده میلادی خواهند توانست این پلت فرم را از فروشگاه مجازی نرمافزارهای کاربردی آیپد خریداری کنند. این نرمافزار به کارکنان مدیران بخش فروش کمک میکند اطلاعاتی از قبیل میزان فروش در ماه، فصل یا سال و یا سهم فروش هر قسمت را بر روی آیپد خود ببینند.
شرکت اگزكتلی پلت فرم اینسنت خود را صورت مبتنی بر مرورگر برای گوشیهای هوشمند نیز عرضه کرده است. این شرکت همچنین نرمافزاری برای مدیریت پاداش و فروش را برای کسب و کارهای کوچک عرضه کرده است که با گوشیهای تحت سیستم عامل iOS اپل سازگار است.
مدیر عامل شرکت اگزكتلی در باره این نرمافزارها گفته است: افزایش تحرک کسب و کارها باعث شده است شرکتها و سازمانهای مختلف به اطلاعات سودمندتری دست یابند و عملکرد خود را نیز ارتقا دهند. این امر بویژه در مورد فروشندگانی صادق است که بیشتر وقت خود را در خارج از محل کار و با مشتریان شرکت یا سازمان متبوع خود میگذرانند.
| Sunday 20th May 2012 00:25:27
نسخه جدید اندروید پاییز میآید
همکاران سیستم- گوگل قصد دارد در پاییز سال جاری نسخه به روز شدهای از سیستم عامل اندروید را که «آب نبات ژلهای» نام دارد، از طریق گوشیها و رایانههای لوحی نکسوس خود وارد بازار کند.
وب سایت computerworld به نقل از وال استریت ژورنال گزارش داده است که گوگل راهبرد خود در زمینه عرضه نسخههای به روز شده سیستم عامل اندروید را تغییر داده و از این پس قصد دارد گوشیهای تحت سیستم عامل جدید اندروید را به صورت مستقیم به متقاضیان بفروشد. پیش از این، گوگل نسخههای به روز شده اندروید را در اختیار شرکتهای عرضه کننده گوشیهای تلفن همراه و رایانههای لوحی قرار میداد و آنها محصولات خود را منطبق با این نسخها عرضه میکردند.
گوگل قصد دارد این محصولات را به صورت مستقیم به مشتریان خود در اروپا، آمریکا و آسیا بفروشد و در این کار از کمک خرده فروشان نیز بهره خواهد گرفت. این شرکت تصمیم گرفته است عرضه محصولات نکسوس خود را همزمان با روز عید شکرگزاری در آمریکا آغاز کند.
این راهبرد جدید به شرکت گوگل کمک میکند کنترل بیشتری با بازار سیستم عامل اندروید داشته باشد. در حال حاضر این کنترل بیشتر در اختیار شرکتهای عرضهکننده خدمات ارتباطی مثل وریزون است، چرا که نسخههای به روز شده اندروید بیشتر از طریق این شرکتها در اختیار مشتریان و کاربران قرار میگیرد. به عنوان مثال هم اکنون وریزون اجازه نمیدهد نرمافزار کیف پول گوگل بر روی رایانههای لوحی گلکسی نکسوس سامسونگ نصب شود.
همزمان گزارشهای دیگری نیز در فضای وب منتشر شده است که بر اساس آن گوگل قصد دارد با همکاری شرکت ایسوس تِک رایانه لوحی اندرویدی خود را كه گوگل پلی نام دارد، در ماه ژوئن سال جاری وارد بازار کند. بر اساس این گزارشها گوگل قصد دارد این رایانه لوحی را به قیمت 200 دلار بفروشد.
| Sunday 20th May 2012 00:20:54
کیندل فایر 10 اینچی در راه است
همکاران سیستم- چند ماهی است که شایعاتی درباره تولید یک مینی آیپد از سوی اپل در فضای وب شکل گرفته است، اما حالا این شایعات دامن رقیب آیپد، یعنی کیندل فایر آمازون را هم گرفته است. شایعات جدید حاکی از این است که آمازون در حال ساخت یک کیندل فایر 10 اینچی است.
وب سایت pcmag به نقل از نشریه دیجی تایمز گزارش داده است که آمازون قصد دارد کیندل فایر 10 اینچی خود را در سه ماهه سوم سال جاری میلادی وارد بازار کند. کیندل فایر کنونی شرکت آمازون 7 اینچ است.
بر اساس این گزارش شرکت آمازون میکوشد با عرضه یک رایانه لوحی 10 اینچی با آیپد 9.7 اینچی اپل رقابت کند، البته آمازون پیش از این قصد خود را برای عرضه یک کیندل فایر 8.9 اینچی و رقابت با رایانههای لوحی گلکسی تب سامسونگ اعلام کرده بود.
نشریه دیجی تایمز پیشبینی کرده است فروش کیندل فایر آمازون در پایان سه ماهه دوم و اوایل سه ماهه سوم سال جاری افزایش یابد. انتظار میرود شرکت آمازون در سال جاری بین 30 تا 40 میلیون رایانه لوحی وارد بازار کند.
شایعاتی که از ماهها پیش نیز درباره عرضه مینی آیپد از سوی اپل شکل گرفته بود در چند روز اخیر قوت گرفته است. وب سایت iMORE چند روز پیش به نقل از منابع موثق اعلام کرده بود اپل قصد دارد رایانه لوحی کوچک خود را در اکتبر سال جاری میلادی به قیمت 200 تا 250 دلار وارد بازار کند. ظاهراً اپل تصمیم گرفته است قیمت این رایانه لوحی کوچک را آنقدر پایین بیاورد که دیگر جایی برای رقبا باقی نماند.
| Saturday 19th May 2012 02:55:28
استفاده از فناوریهای همراه در کسب و کارها باعث افزایش بازدهی میشود
همکاران سیستم- پژوهشی که اخیراً توسط شرکت CDW انجام شده، نشان میدهد که استفاده از گوشیهای هوشمند و رایانههای لوحی در کسب و کارها باعث کاهش هزینه و افزایش بازدهی میشود.
به گزارش وب سایت EWEEK شرکت CDW نظر تعداد زیادی از مدیران کسب و کارها را در زمینه تاثیر استفاده از فناوریهای همراه جویا شده است که حدود سه چهارم از آنها گفتهاند استفاده از رایانههای لوحی و گوشیهای هوشمند باعث افزایش بازدهی آنها شده است. در این پژوهش مدیران 25 درصد از کسب و کارهای مورد مطالعه گفتهاند استفاده از این فناوریها «تاثیر معناداری» بر افزایش بازدهی شرکت یا سازمان متبوع آنها داشته است.
بر اساس نتایج این مطالعه، حدود نیمی از مدیران در این نظرسنجی گفتهاند استفاده از رایانههای لوحی و گوشیهای هوشمند باعث صرفهجویی بیشتر در هزینههای کسب و کار متبوع آنها شده است. 64 درصد از فعالان کسب و کارهای آی تی نیز اعلام کردهاند استفاده مشتریانشان از این فناوریها باعث کاهش هزینههای آنها شده است.
این گزارش حاکی از این است که استفاده از فناوریهای همراه در کسب و کارها روند رو به افزایشی به خود گرفته است. هر چند که در حال حاضر شرکتهای بزرگ مهمترین مصرفکننده این فناوری هستند، اما شرکتها و کسب و کارهای کوچک نیز اقبال زیادی به این ابزار نشان دادهاند. این مطالعه نشان میدهد که 62 درصد از شرکتها و کسب و کارهای بزرگ از گوشیهای هوشمند و رایانههای لوحی استفاده میکنند و این رقم در مورد کسب و کارهای کوچک نیز 47 درصد است. در میان کسب و کارهای کوچکی که در حال حاضر از این فناوریها استفاده نمیکنند، 31 درصد از آنها گفتهاند در شش ماه آینده قصد دارند این فناوریها را برای انجام فعالیتهای کاری خود به کار گیرند.
یافتههای این مطالعه همچنین نشان میدهد که سیستم عامل iOS اپل مطلوبترین سیستم عامل در میان گردانندگان کسب و کارهای مختلف است. این سیستم عامل انتخاب 61 درصد از پاسخگویان بوده است. سیستم عاملهای اندروید گوگل و OS بلک بری نیز به ترتیب با 24 درصد و 9 درصد در این زمینه رتبههای بعدی را دارا هستند.
| Saturday 19th May 2012 02:40:44
هشدار ویکیپدیا به کاربران: مواظب لینکهای تبلیغاتی باشید
همکاران سیستم- بنیاد ویکی مدیا به کاربران دانشنامه آنلاین ویکی پدیا در سراسر جهان هشدار داده است مواظب لینکهای تبلیغاتی که بر روی صفحات این وب سایت قرار گرفته است، باشند. ویکی پدیا اعلام کرده است برخی از این لینکهای تبلیغاتی حاوی بدافزارهایی است که میتواند عملگرد مرورگرهای اینترنتی را تحت تاثیر قرار دهد.
به گزارش وب سایت computerworld، یکی از مدیران بنیاد ویکی مدیا در وبلاگ خود اعلام کرده است که این بنیاد هیچگاه آگهیهای تبلیغاتی را بر روی ویکیپدیا قرار نمیدهد، ولی اگر کاربران در صفحات ویکی پدیا به آگهیهای تبلیغات شرکتهای انتفاعی برخوردند، باید مواظب بدافزارهای همراه آنها باشند.
براساس این گزارش، بدافزارهای ضمیمه تبلیغات منتشر شده بر روی دانشنامه ویکی پدیا از نوع بدافزارهایی است که به «کلیک تقلبی» مشهور هستند و همزمان میتوانند چندین وب سایت را هدف قرار دهند.
این بدافزار میتواند مرورگرهای کروم و اینترنت اکسپلورر را تحت تاثیر قرار دهد. انتشار این بدافزار در ویکی پدیا از این جهت راحتتر است که این دانشنامه آنلاین فاقد هرگونه آگهی تبلیغاتی است. بنیاد ویکی مدیا هزینه وب سایتهای تحت مدیریت خود را از محل دریافت کمکهای اهدایی دریافت میکند.
این مقام مسئول ویکی مدیا به کاربران توصیه کرده به هنگام بازدید از وب سایت ویکی مدیا قابلیت add-ons را بر روی این وب سایت غیرفعال کنند، چرا که حتی اگر آگهی تبلیغاتی کاذب از روی این وبسایتها حذف شود، باز هم این ویروس به قوت خود باقی خواهند ماند.
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| Saturday 19th May 2012 02:25:04
سامسونگ 9 میلیون سفارش برای گلکسی اس 3 دریافت کرد
همکاران سیستم- در حالی که فروش گوشی گلکسی اس 3 هنوز آغاز نشده است، یکی از مقامات شرکت سامسونگ از دریافت حدود 9 میلیون سفارش برای این گوشی هوشمند خبر داده است.
به گزارش وب سایت digitaltrends یکی از مقامات سامسونگ اعلام کرده است که این شرکت تاکنون 9 میلیون سفارش برای گوشی گلکسی اس 3 دریافت کرده است. وی تاکیده کرده است که این آمار کشور آمریکا را در برنمیگیرد و سفارشهای مربوط به این کشور در این آمار محاسبه نشده است.
براساس این گزارش، شرکت سامسونگ این 9 میلیون سفارش را از 100 شرکت ارائهدهنده خدمات ارتباطی در سراسر جهان دریافت کرده است. این مقام مطلع به یکی از روزنامههای اقتصادی کره جنوبی گفته است سامسونگ در حال حاضر ماهیانه 5 میلیون گوشی گلکسی اس 3 تولید میکند.
عرضه گوشی گلکسی اس 3 به صورت رسمی از اوایل ماه جاری میلادی شروع شد. فروش بالای نسلهای قبلی این گوشی و بویژه گلکسی اس 2 شرکت سامسونگ را به بزرگترین عرضهکننده گوشیهای تلفن همراه در سراسر جهان تبدیل کرد.
موسسه پژوهشی گارتنر نیز گزارش داده است که گوشیهای سامسونگ هم اکنون 40 درصد از کل گوشیهای اندرویدی در سراسر جهان را تشکیل میدهد. این در حالی است که سهم هیچکدام از شرکتهای تولید کننده گوشی اندرویدی از این بازار به 10 درصد نمیرسد.
شرکت سامسونگ برای فروش گلکسی اس 3 حساب ویژهای روی مسابقات المپیک لندن باز کرده است. این گوشی کمتر از دو هفته دیگر در بازاهای بریتانیا عرضه خواهد شد. سامسونگ علاوه بر بریتانیا به بازارهای آمریکا نیز چشم دوخته و قصد دارد این گوشیها را در ماههای ژولای یا ژوئن سال جاری در این کشور برای فروش عرضه کند.
| Tuesday 15th May 2012 23:20:03
اعتماد کسب و کارهای کوچک و متوسط به فناوریهای پردازش ابری در حال افزایش است
همکاران سیستم- نتایج یک مطالعه که توسط شرکت مایکروسافت انجام شده است نشان میدهد اعتماد و گرایش کسب و کارهای کوچک و متوسط به فناوریهای پردازش ابری در حال افزایش است. این خبر حاکی از این است که این کسب و کارها در محیط فناوریهای پردازش ابری سطوح بالاتری از امنیت را تجربه میکنند.
به گزارش وب سایت eweek، سي و پنج درصد از کسب و کارهای کوچک و متوسط که در این مطالعه با دست اندر کاران آنها مصاحبه شده است، گفتهاند با حرکت به فضای فناوریهای پردازش ابری سطوح امنیتی بالاتری را تجربه کردهاند. در این مطالعه 32 درصد از این کسب و کارها نیز اظهار داشتهاند در فضای فناوری پردازش ابری زمان کمتری را صرف توجه به مسایل امنیتی میکنند.
نتایج مطالعه دیگری که توسط شرکت سایمانتک صورت گرفته است نشان میدهد کسب و کارهای کوچک معتقدند محیط مجازی و فضای فناوریهای پردازش ابری از نظر موضوعات امنیتی و آمادگی در برابر برخی بحرانهای احتمالی به نحو قابل ملاحظهای بهبود یافته است.
یکی از مدیران شرکت مایکروسافت درباره نتایج این مطالعه گفته است: نتایج این پژوهش و پژوهشهای دیگر نشان میدهد مسئله امنیت همانند قبل چندان از سوی کسانی که به استفاده از فناوریهای پردازش ابری رو میآورند، محل نگرانی نیست. این مطالعه نشان میدهد که وقتی کسب و کارهای کوچک و متوسط بتوانند زمان و پول کمتری صرف امنیت در فضای پردازش ابری کنند، در واقع به نوعی بخشی از سرمایه خود را پسانداز کردهاند.
چهل و یک درصد از این کسب و کارها به صراحت به پژوهشگران مایکروسافت گفتهاند فعالیت در فضای پردازش ابری باعث شده است که بتوانند برای رشد تجاری یا افزایش فروش خود افراد بیشتری را استخدام کنند. 39 درصد نیز اعلام کردهاند حضور در این فضا باعث شده بتوانند خط تولید محصولات و خدمات خود را توسعه دهند و 39 درصد نیز فضای پردازش ابری را عاملی برای افزایش چالاکی و توان رقابتی خود دانستهاند.
نتایج این مطالعه به مایکروسافت اجازه میدهد تا ویندوز Intune خود را که سیستم عاملی تحت فناوری پردازش ابری است، تقویت کند. کسب و کارهای کوچک و متوسط میتوانند به کمک این سیستم عامل حدود 500 رایانه خود را کنترل کنند. این سیستم عامل طوری طراحی شده است که میتواند نرمافزارهای امنیتی و ضد بدافزارهای نصب شده بر روی هر 500 رایانه را به روز کند.
| Tuesday 15th May 2012 23:05:52
لنوو نازکترین اولترابوک جهان را میسازد
همکاران سیستم- شرکت لنوو از یک اولترابوک 14 اینچی جدید از مجموعه تینک پدهای خود رونمایی کرده و آن را نازکترین اولترابوک جهان نامیده است. این اولترابوک «تینک پد ایکس وان کربن» نام دارد و مجهز به تراشهها و پردازندههای نسل سوم شرکت اینتل است.
به گزارش وب سایت mashable، شرکت لنوو تینک پد ایکس وان دارای یک بدنه بسیار مقاوم از جنس فیبرهای کربنی است و در ساخت آن از تراشهها و پردازندههای اینتل موسوم به Ivy Bridge استفاده شده است. گفته میشود این تراشهها زمان راهاندازی (بوت) سیستمهای رایانهای را 40 درصد کاهش میدهند. این اولترا بوک دارای یک صفحه نمایش 14 اینچی است و وزنی در حدود 3 پوند (هر پوند 454 گرم) دارد. ضخیمترین قسمت تینک پد ایکس وان فقط 0.7 اینچ ضخامت دارد.
بر اساس این گزارش، این اولترابوک قابلیت اتصال به شبکه 3G را نیز دارا است و کاربران میتوانند با استفاده از قابلیت «شارژ سریع» آن را به سرعت شارژ کنند. تینک پد ایکس وان را میتوان در کمتر از نیم ساعت تا 80 درصد شارژ کرد. صفحه نمایش این اولتربوک نیز طوری طراحی شده است که تا زاویه 180 درجه قابل باز و بسته شدن است اما نمیتوان آن را به اندازه آیدیاپد یوگا که دارای 360 درچه انعطاف چرخش است، به پشت چرخاند.
صفحه نمایش سبکترین اولترابوک جهان دارای وضوح تصویر 1600 در 900 است که به گفته لنوو حتی از زاویههای بسیار اُریب میتوان تصویر بسیار شفافی از آن به دست آورد.
لنوو اعلام کرده است این اولترا بوک را در تابستان سال جاری وارد بازار خواهد کرد، اما درباره قیمت آن جزئیات بیشتری را فاش نکرده است.
لنوو علاوه بر ایکس وان، خط تولید تینک پدهای خود را به طور کامل مورد بازنگری قرار داده و مدلهای جدیدی به آنها افزوده است و به برخی از آنها حتی قابلیتهای خیرهکنندهای مثل اتصال به شبکه 4G LTE افزوده است.
| Tuesday 15th May 2012 22:59:46
آیفونهای آینده تا میشوند
همكاران سيستم - اگر گزارش منتشر شده توسط روزنامه The Korea Times در مورد توضیحات مربوط به گفتههای یکی از نمایندگان سامسونگ محقق شود، طی چند سال آینده مدلی از گوشی هوشمند آیفون را در اختیار خواهیم داشت که میتوان آن را خم کرد.
به گزارش سايت الكترونيستا، شرکت سامسونگ به تازگی در مورد نمایشگرهای انعطافپذیر OLED خود در اندازههای مختلف توضیح داده است و تحلیلگران بر این باورند که میزان درخواستهای اعلام شده برای تولید این محصول نشان از تمایل اپل برای استفاده از این نمایشگرها در نسل آتی محصولات خود دارد.
وون اوه-هیون معاون سامسونگ خاطرنشان کرده که این شرکت با درخواست بسیار زیاد شرکتهای الکترونیکی برای خرید نمایشگرهای انعطافپذیر OLED مواجه شده است. او گفت که سامسونگ نمایشگرهای انعطافپذیر OLED را به صورت انبوه تولید میکند و پیشبینی شده است که تا پایان سال جاری میلادی یک میلیون دستگاه از آنها عرضه شود.
در حالی که بسیاری از شرکای سامسونگ در کنار تولیدکنندگان محصولات الکترونیکی مشغول سرمایهگذاری در این زمینه هستند، اپل از بزرگترین مشتریان سامسونگ در این زمینه محسوب میشود. کارشناسان بر این باورند که اگر سامسونگ با درخواست بالای اپل برای خرید این نمایشگرهای انعطافپذیر مواجه شود، در آینده میتوانیم شاهد تولید آیفونهای انعطافپذیر باشیم.
| Monday 14th May 2012 23:20:50
موفقیت دانشمندان در زمینه تولید برق از ویروسهای زنده
همکاران سیستم- دانشمندان توانستهاند ویروسی را در آزمایشگاه پرورش دهند که میتواند انرژی حرکتی را به انرژی الکتریسته تبدیل کند. با توسعه این فناوری میتوان با استفاده از برخی اشکال حرکتی مثل راه رفتن ابزار همراه خود را شارژ کرد.
به گزارش وب سایت zdnet دانشمندان لابراتوار ملی لاورنس در برکلی که متعلق به وزارت انرژی آمریکا است، توانستهاند به شیوهای برای تولید انرژی برق از یک ویروس زنده دست یابند. آنها در آزمایشگاه یک ویروس باکتری خوار به نام M13 را پرورش دادهاند که میتواند انرژی حرکتی را به انرژی الکتریسته تبدیل کند.
بر اساس این گزارش، دانشمندان در این روش توانستهاند با کنترل قابلیت فیزیوالکتریکی مواد بیولوژیکی الکتریسته تولید کنند. قابلیت فیزیوالکتریکی به معنای انباشت بارهای الکتریسیته در یک جسم سخت است که در واکنش به فشار یک جسم خارجی به وجود میآید.
دانشمندان در این آزمایش تعدادی از این ویروسها را بر روی یک الکترود که به اندزه یک تمبر پست بود، قرار دادند و با فشردن این الکترود با انگشت توانستند به انداز 400 میلی ولت برق تولید کنند. در واقع فشار انگشت باعث تحریک قابلیت فیزیوالکتریکی ویروسها شد و آنها در واکنش به فشار وارد آمده به تولید الکتریسیته پرداختند. این میزان الکتریسته تولید شده بسیار ناچیز است، اما در هر صورت گام مهمی در جهت توسعه فناوریهای تولید الکتریسته با استفاده از بیومواد به شمار میرود.
هم اکنون ویروس M13 در بیومهندسی کاربردهای زیادی دارد، چون این ویروس برای انسان ضرری ندارد و می تواند در عرض چند ساعت با سرعت زیادی تکثیر یابد. دانشمندان لابراتوار لاورنس اظهار امیدواری کردهاند که به کمک بیوفناوری بتوانند این ویروس را از لحاظ ژنتیکی اصلاح کنند و با تولید انبوه آن افق جدیدی را در علم میکروالکترونیک بگشایند.
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Friday 18th May 2012 16:53:55
Mo. Legislature Approves Workers Comp Bill That Gov Had Previously Vetoed
Missouri legislators have approved a workers compensation bill that contained similar provisions from a more comprehensive reform bill vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon.
Legislators passed SB 1540, ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 16:09:32
Assurant Reaches Agreement to Refund $2.75 Million
Assurant Health has reached an agreement with the Indiana Insurance Department to refund $2.75 million in insurance premiums.
The department reviewed the companys health insurance rates for ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:59:28
Former AIG CFO Wins Court Decision to Access Spitzers Private Email
Howard Smith, the former chief financial officer of American International Group Inc, has won a court battle to force the New York Attorney Generals Office to access former Attorney General Eliot ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:55:06
Ironshore Canada Partners With Mitsui Sumitomo to Boost Casualty Capacity
Ironshore Canada Ltd. is teaming up with Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s to increase its specialty casualty capacity to $25 million from $10 million.
A consortium approach is not seen every day, ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:52:30
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Hikes Rate, Mulls Territorial Changes
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Associations level of exposure and insufficient financing mechanisms could leave the coastal insurer of last resort without adequate funding in the long run, according ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:39:51
McRaith: FIO Working to Coordinate International Regulatory Developments
Federal Insurance Office Director Michael McRaith testified before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, telling lawmakers he is working to ensure U.S. and European Union regulators are on ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:22:14
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Premera Blue Cross and Its Subsidiaries
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Premera Blue Cross (Premera) (Seattle, WA) and its subsidiaries, LifeWise ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 15:12:46
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Ardellis Insurance Ltd.
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Ardellis Insurance Ltd. (Ardellis) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 14:46:03
A.M. Best Downgrades and Places Ratings of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico Under Review With Negative Implications
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and issuer credit rating to “b” from “bb-” of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico (COSVI) (San ...
| Friday 18th May 2012 14:44:35
US House Sends 30-Day NFIP Extension to the Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an industry-supported short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program that would stave off a lapse of the program at the end of this month. ...
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