Home in Stevensville burnsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:02PMFirefighters from the Stevensville Volunteer Fire Department battle a house fire Wednesday morning. Crews and vehicles from Stevensville, Florence and Victor responded to the blaze, which erupted while a man living in the house was still at home. He appeared to have escaped serious injury.
Firefighters, Mayor at Odds Over CutsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:44PMWilkes-Barre firefighters used a city council meeting Thursday night to express their frustrations over staffing cuts.
Google pushes gently over China censorThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:42PMGOOGLE may soon get the nod to stop censoring in China, but it will not pull out entirely if Beijing rejected its most-desired option.
Essential Search Engine Optimization Tips to ConsiderThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:47PMSearch engine optimization is a vital tool for internet marketers. You need to practice a lot of SEO techniques to help market your website and let your target audience know that you indeed exists.
Digital signs recognize viewers, target ads to themThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:30PMSAN JOSE, Calif. — Using technology from top Silicon Valley companies such as Cisco and Intel , advertisers are creating a new breed of digital signs that can be customized depending on a viewer's age and gender.
Tolerance Prevails in Mexico CityThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:32PMEditors of La Opinión write that tolerance prevailed over fear when Mexico City approved gay marriage last week.
Automuseums.info - The Motoring Museums' Lighthouse is launchedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:16PMBUDAPEST, Hungary -- BUDAPEST, Hungary - Pál Négyesi, contributor to the Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile and internationally recognized automotive historian is proud to introduce his latest website: Automuseums.info - The Motoring Museums' Lighthouse.
Will Washington fund a Los Angeles subway expansion?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:36AMA planned Los Angeles subway expansion could cut traffic and greenhouse emissions and give jobs a boost, but Mayor Villaraigosa wants it now, instead of waiting 30 years. He is in Washington Thursday seeking funds to accelerate construction of the 'Subway to the Sea.'
Laura Sturaitis Promoted to Business Wire's Executive Vice President, Media Services and Product Strategy, and Named ...Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:34AMNEW YORK----Business Wire announced Thursday that Laura Sturaitis has been named executive vice president, media services and product strategy, a promotion that recognizes her leadership role in leveraging search engine optimization, social media, and web-based technologies into critical PR and IR applications that have transformed the news wire industry.
Era of mobile internet dawningSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:14AMA director of Korea's top search engine operator NHN said last month that the iPhone is a "trigger" for mobile Internet in Korea. The remark underscores the impact that the small gadget is having on K .....
Backup generators installed for Yahoo! data centerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:47AMLOCKPORT -- Three giant electrical generators were lifted into place Friday at the Yahoo! data center, as the work continues toward an early summer opening for the $150 million project.
Philippines Asks US to Name Filipino 'Narco-Politicos'Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:12AMMANILA — Some Philippine government officials are clamoring for the United States to name names in reaction to the U.S. government’s concern over possible Philippine presidential candidates involved in drug trafficking, reports Philippine News. Phil. Sen. Francis Escudero said the U.S. State Department should name the alleged candidates receiving drug money from traffickers for their campaign ...
Metro East news and eventsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:04AMMOMMES plans Re-Sell-It Sale Mothers of Multiples in Metro East St. Louis will host its semiannual Children's Re-Sell-It Sale on Saturday, March 6, from 8 a.m,.-noon, at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, in Collinsville. Admission is $1 for everyone over age 12.
SMX West: Ask The Search EnginesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:31PMBelow is live coverage of the Ask The Search Engines from the SMX West conference. This coverage is provided by Brian Ussery of Beu Blog . We are using a live blogging tool to provide the real time coverage, please excuse any typos. You can also interact with us and while we are live blogging, so feel free to ask us questions as we blog. We will publish the archive below after the session is ...
Vandals Ransack Brevard County Fire Maintenance FacilityThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:34PMROCKLEDGE, FL - Vandals ransacked Brevard County Fire-Rescue’s fleet maintenance site before stealing a department utility truck and allegedly setting it ablaze in a wooded area, reports Florida Today .
RealNetworks Surrenders, Hollywood LosesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:18PMRealNetworks has decided to resolve the legal challenges brought against it by Hollywood, and permanently discontinue its RealDVD software. As part of the settlement, RealNetworks will also pay $4.5 million in legal fees to the parties that brought the lawsuit against the company including six Hollywood studios, Viacom and the DVD Copy control association. RealNetworks will also reimburse the ...
Jerry Brown: Yes to Immigration Reform, No to Driver's LicensesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:12PMIn an interview with Spanish-language daily La Opinión, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brown said he would not support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants, but would support immigration reform.
Daily Digest 4 MarchThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:55AMCork firm in USD11m deal with Siemens | Mortgage advice site launched | RTE Radio unveils media sales app | Android phones get Gesture Search | Sony readies iPad rival: report
Custom IDX Search Tools Simplify and Speed Up the Online Real Estate Search Process for ConsumersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:52AMEUGENE, ORE. – The IDX, Inc. team announces today its newest client addition iProperties NW's Kazuko Arai, in joining the elite rank of real estate agents and brokers choosing to incorporate the highly customizable IDX Broker software into the search functions of their websites.
Calaveras County Fair entry guidebooks availableThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:58AMThe Competition Guide Book for the 2010 Calaveras County Fair and has a new look and format. The book describes the process to enter into fair competitions, which include everything from art to baked goods.
Opera: Google dominates in mobile web search marketMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:56AMPeople's preference for Google appears to be translating from the traditional search domain to the mobile space, according to a new report from Opera Software.
It's Not Just Microsoft Against GoogleMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:54AMA tiny French Web site was one of three organizations — and the only one not affiliated with Microsoft — to file new antitrust complaints against Google in Europe last week.
Techies don't have crystal ballMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:40AMIf nothing else, the iPhone taught us that there's a lot of uncertainty in the world of technology. The smart phone, whose success surprised even Apple, just goes to show that it's tough to predict what's going to take off in the eyes of consumers.
On the Frontlines of Immigration ReformMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe personalities behind some of the nation's top immigrant rights groups describe the life experiences that drove them to join the fight for comprehensive immigration reform.
South Asian Women Unaware of Risk of Cardiac AttackMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:04AMSouth Asian women face an elevated risk of heart disease, just like men, but get screened at far lower rates than men, reports online newsportal IndoLink.com. The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View is trying to raise awareness in the community about the issue.
CareerBuilder: 10 Top-Paying Jobs Without A DegreeMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:18AMJob-posting siteCareerBuilder recently released the top-paying jobs you can get without a college degree. Take a look at the following results before you begin your job search. (All salaries represent the annual median salary.)
Tamaulipas Residents in the Cross FireSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10AMMEXICO CITY--A feud between the paramilitary group “Los Zetas” and the Golfo Cartel has spread fear and panic in the border state of Tamaulipas, reported La Opinión. Schools, businesses and even the U.S. consulate shut down as result of the violence caused by the warring groups.
New Anti-Immigrant Law Focuses on SchoolsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10AMPHOENIX--Conservative Arizona legislators want to make school districts collect data on the immigration status of students, according to a report in La Voz. The bill being discussed in the State Legislature would require the Department of Education to compile information about students enrolled in public schools who could not provide evidence of being legally in the United States.
Mexican Hands Make Oscar StatueSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10AMCHICAGO--Mexican hands play a leading role in the making of “Oscar,” one of Hollywood’s most sought after trophies, according to the Spanish daily Hoy.
Anatomy of a scam: Jamie Lake’s storySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:20AMSCRANTON – Jamie P. Lake was surprised by how easy it was to commit the crime.
Boulder Digital Arts launches teen classesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:16PMBoulder Digital Arts will host a program for high school-aged students beginning Wednesday at the YWCA in Boulder, designed to help students blend their individual interests and talents with the world of digital media.
Facebook Gains News Feed Patent to Secure its Social NetworkSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:46PMFacebook CEO Markz Zuckerberg and his employees Feb. 23 secured a patent for technology related to its vaunted News Feed, securing the foundation of the social network for years to come.
USS Freedom leaves Mayport on maiden deploymentSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:49PMABOARD THE USS FREEDOM - The chief petty officer flipped from screen to screen, transferring fuel, monitoring electrical systems and making sure the engines were in fine shape.
Southwest Montana SnapshotsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:03PMHorses pull skiers in Wisdom today WISDOM — The annual Winterfest skijoring competition is Saturday and Sunday in Wisdom.
Legal expert: AFACT appeal might do some goodSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:31AMOutdated copyright policies should be refreshed and clarified, since the iiNet vs Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT ) debacle, according to a legal expert.
Twitter Plans Search Ads Like Google'sSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:01AMTwitter is reportedly set to introduce tiny text ads that come with search results. They learned it from watching you, Google.
Deluge of scientific data needs to be curated for long-term useWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:06PMA professor of library and information science says that data curation -- the active and ongoing management of data through their lifecycle of interest to science -- is an important part of supporting and advancing scientific research.
Fizziness that won't go flatWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:32PMThe soft-drinks industry has heeded calls to limit advertising targeted at children and intends to extend that voluntary ban online. But self-regulation is now coming under scrutiny.
Google Real-Time Search Now Includes A Fraction Of Facebook Status UpdatesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:00PMGoogle has just announced via tweet that it's integrating Facebook Page updates into its real-time search results. Google first revealed that this was coming back in December, when it first started including real-time data in its search results. Other data sources for Google's real-time results include MySpace and Twitter. The only problem with the new addition is that Facebook is only granting ...
Indian SEO Services Launches New EBook SEOlistWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:45PMIndian SEO services is all set to ride on the fast lane as the company launches it's New EBook Titled "SEOlist" to make the Off-Page Optimization process easy.
What Youth ThinkWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:31PMWe here at mobileYouth would like to wish you a Happy New Year, a Chinese one that is. We thought this would be an opportune time to let you know what is going on in the world’s largest country when it comes to youth and marketing.