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  • Football Contest begins TODAY Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:19AMNEWPORT-Here we go again! It's time for the 2010 Newport Plain Talk Football Contest. And, checking both the college and high school schedules for the next ten weeks, there are some very interesting match-ups that should be tough for all who participate.
  • Young cyclists rewarded for being safe Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:02AMROAD safety officers have handed out goody bags to young cyclists to drive home the importance of wearing cycle helmets.
  • WITH VIDEO, TECH TIME: Big-screen Toshiba laptop offers a sizable view for an affordable price Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:00PMWhile some people are migrating to smaller netbook-style computers, there remains a portion of the technology-buying audience that wants a big screen on their laptops.
  • Three ways to max out your laptop battery Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:03AMI never give the battery in my laptop much thought. I charge it when I need to and forget about it. That changed a couple of weeks ago when I couldn't get to the Web at home, and was reduced to working at an Internet café.
  • Over $5K at stake in GAMECON 2010 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:05AMSign up today for a chance to win thousands in prizes. Glimpses of Saipan will be giving away over $5,000 in prizes to the winners of GAMECON 2010 at Club V of Saipan Grand Hotel on Sept. 4.
  • Crazy catalogs keep coming Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:02AMJust when I think I've seen everything, along comes the yodeling pickle. It "looks like a normal pickle," but when you press the hidden button, your friends will be ASTOUNDED by the forthcoming yodel-ay-ee-oo. The catalog says so.
  • ‘Avatar’ Blu-ray leads fall pack Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:03AMRegardless of dimensions, Avatar operates in its own universe. So, when James Cameron's Na'vi lovefest is renewed in November, it will be the biggest news in home entertainment for the fall.
  • Get in Gear Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:30PMHigh-tech gadgets just in time for high-season camping
  • Glendora police on the lookout for serial burglars Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:13PMGLENDORA - Police are searching for two men that are suspected of striking local homes during day-time burglaries, officials said. During the last month, the men are suspected of five burglaries in Glendora, including four of local homes.
  • Question to Ask Before Buying a New Computer Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:43PMIt is back to school time which means stocking up on school supplies for the returning students. If your back to school list includes a laptop or computer come read this article and learn some tips for selecting your new computer or laptop.
  • About Town: Streator Library winner Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:20PMAnne Ostrow was the grand prize winner of a portable DVD player for the Streator Public Library Summer reading program. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Streator Library.
  • Features & Columns Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:15AMAt Wednesday's zombie crawl in downtown San Jose, the Dead Che, the Sleep Apnea zombie and the zombie Captain America would have taken the three-way prize if I were handing it out, if it weren't for my total favorite, Helado-zomb.
  • Bangkok state of emergency stays in place Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:18AMThe Thai prime minister has indicated he will maintain emergency rule for Bangkok after a bomb incident that injured a security guard on Thursday.
  • Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX notebook packs external HD550v 1GB graphics Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:51AMFujitsu’s latest external-graphics notebook has been revealed, the LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX , offloading its ATI Mobility Radeon HD550v 1GB video card to make for a more portable main unit. Based on May’s original AH530 , complete with optional Core i3, i5 or i7 processors, Blu ray or DVD drives, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 500GB HDD, the AH530 GFX gives desktop users an alternative to the standard ...
  • Commodore USA announces the PC64, an Atom-powered PC in a replica Commodore case Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:58PMWe have a fondness for Commodore computers (as you've probably noticed by now) and we are psyched that Commodore USA is still flying the flag for the once-ubiquitous brand, but as they always are in this biz, things are a little... complicated. We were first contacted way back in March when the company shared the news that it had acquired the rights to sell PCs under the name. Then what happened ...
  • Netflix Comes to the iPhone and iPod touch Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:51AMNetflix has extended its reach from the iPad to the iPhone and iPod touch, enabling subscribers to instantly stream movies and television shows.
  • DVDFab Releases New Website: New Look, New Start Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:10AMIt's really happy and encouraging that the completely redesigned dvdfab.com website is open to the public after weeks of construction, so please take a look. It has a clean new look and lots of new content and features.
  • Netflix app goes universal with iPhone, iPod touch support Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:39AMNetflix this morning posted its long promised iPhone version as a universal app (free, App Store) that works with both the iPhone and iPod touch as well as the iPad. In its smaller form, the movie streaming app has a true native interface rather than a recreation of the website on Apple's tablet. Movie viewers can still add to and manage the movie queue as well as resume from where they left off ...
  • New Energy Systems Group Announces Planned Launch of MeePower(TM) Brand in the U.S. Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:00AMNew Energy Systems Group , a vertically integrated original design manufacturer and distributor of lithium-ion batteries and backup power systems, today announced its plans to launch MeePower, a new brand of advanced battery backup systems and related accessories for smartphones, laptop computers, digital cameras, DVD players, and other portable electronic devices.
  • Apricorn debuts EZ Writer II ultra-portable DVD burner Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:21AMIf you have a netbook or ultraportable that lacks an optical drive that can be a big pain when you are on the road. There are a number of portable optical drives and burners on the market and one of the more compact ones if the new EZ Writer II from Apricorn. The optical drive can burn dual layer DVDs and has an integrated USB cable. The little drive weighs 11.7 ounces, measures 0.84″ H x 5.75 ...
  • Conn’s, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended July 31, 2010 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:07AMBEAUMONT, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM: CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products today announced its operating results for the quarter ended July 31, 2010. Significant items for the quarter include: Total revenues were $213.7 million, down 7.3% from the same period in the prior fiscal ...
  • Conn's, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended July 31, 2010 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:00AMBEAUMONT, Texas----Conn’s, Inc. , a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products today announced its operating results for the quarter ended July 31, 2010.
  • POLICE NEWS: BG man reports assault that left cut on hand Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:53AMA Bowling Green man reported that another man charged at him some time between 2 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Saturday, resulting in a severe cut on his left hand.
  • Iomega pushes ahead with USB 3.0 transition, promises to keep drives at USB 2.0 prices Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:43AMIomega's already begun its transition to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hard drives, but it's making a bit more news on that front today -- it's announced that it plans to keep all its USB 3.0 hard drives at USB 2.0 prices. As expected, that transition begins with its eGo line of portable hard drives, which are officially set to be available this October in 500GB and 1TB capacities, each of which will ...
  • Summer Safety Tips for Pet Owners Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:29AMKeep your animal companions safe and happy with advice from the Red Cross.
  • Toshiba and Vinculum Communications Certify Interoperability of Strata CIX VoIP Systems and Vintrex SIP Trunking Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:08AMIRVINE, CA and SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - August 24, 2010) - Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba -- www.telecom.toshiba.com ) and Vinculum Communications Inc. today announced the certification of interoperability of Vinculum's Vintrex Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking solution with Toshiba's family of Strata® ...
  • Toshiba and Vinculum Communications Certify Interoperability of Strata CIX VoIP Systems and Vintrex SIP Trunking Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:00AMIRVINE, CA and SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 08/24/10) - Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba -- www.telecom.toshiba.com ) and Vinculum Communications Inc. today announced the certification of interoperability of Vinculum's Vintrex Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking solution with Toshiba's family of Strata CIX IP ...
  • Iomega Sets the Market Standard for Portable Hard Drives - First to Offer New SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Models at USB 2.0 ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:09AMSAN DIEGO, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE: EMC) and a leading innovator in digital protection solutions for consumers and small and medium businesses, is excited to announce that it is moving to the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface for all Iomega USB 2.0 portable hard drives, beginning with the award-winning line of Iomega® eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drives. The new all-USB 3.0 ...
  • Press Release - Iomega Sets New Standard for Portable Drives- First to Offer New SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Models at USB 2.0 ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:57AMIomega Sets the Market Standard for Portable Hard Drives – First to Offer New SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Models at USB 2.0 Prices! *** Award-Winning Premium eGo Portable Hard Drive Line First to Feature All USB 3.0 Models with Hardware Encryption And Industry-Leading Ruggedness
  • Mobile Workstation features SLI GTX 480M and CrossFireX. Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:15AMIntended for workstation or server use, Panther v2.0 is powered by NVIDIA SLI Fermi GPUs and 3.33 GHz Intel 6-core i7-980x or Xeon 5600 series LGA1366 processors running at 6.4 GT/sec bus speed. Up to 3 TB storage is offered via 4 internal physical hard drives, and RAID 0/1/5/10 support is standard. Measuring 15.8 x 11.9 x 2.05 in., 12 lb notebook supports 64-bit OS, comes with built-in UPS and ...
  • Rock On: New Ultimate Ears Earphones and Headsets Deliver Ultimate Sound for Everyone Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:05AMFREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultimate Ears, a business unit of Logitech and the number one choice of the world’s top touring musicians, today unveiled a line of new attractively priced earphones and headsets.
  • Rock On: New Ultimate Ears Earphones and Headsets Deliver Ultimate Sound for Everyone Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:00AMFREMONT, Calif.----So every music lover can enjoy the sound quality and comfort that has made Ultimate Ears, a business unit of Logitech , the number one choice of the world’s top touring musicians, Ultimate Ears unveiled a line of new attractively priced earphones — the Ultimate Ears™ 500 Noise-Isolating Earphones, the Ultimate Ears™ 350 Noise-Isolating Earphones and the Ultimate Ears™ 200 ...
  • Tech review | Wisair Wireless PC to HD TV converter Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:53PMProduct: Wisair Wireless USB Audio and Video PC to TV converter kitFeatures: This wireless PC-to-HD TV converter transmits whatever is on a computer screen to an HD TV or projector. Requires Windows, and has a USB stick that connects to the PC or laptop. A second device -- powered by a wall plug -- connects to the television using an HDMI cable or a VGA cable with audio jack (can connect to two ...
  • Electronics stolen from Line Street residence Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:59AMA man reported someone broke into his home on Line Street and stolen various possessions, reports stated. According to Rome police reports: A man said someone stole his 42-inch flat panel Phillip...
  • Top Ten Monday Tech Deals Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:39AMI just spilled my coffee all over my desk, so Monday is officially underway. I'm going to throw my tantrum and—oh great, no paper towels—I'll be back later. Here are some handpicked gadget deals for your edification. The theme of the day appears to be "displays," as there are some pretty good bargains on big [...]
  • Samsung Q330 laptop review Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe smallest of the Q series range proves to be a serious contender
  • Carryboy Mobile Home to hit streets Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:58AMIn response to the robust growth of the automotive industry during the first six months of 2010, Carryboy Philippines, Inc. is officially launching the Carryboy Caravan Mobile Home, the first trailer vehicle in the local market.
  • Research and Markets: Consumer Electronics in Spain Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:22AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/59f239/consumer_electroni) has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in Spain" report to their offering. The Consumer Electronics in Spain industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Consumer Electronics industry. It ...
  • Research and Markets: Consumer Electronics in South Korea Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:20AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9cbdf2/consumer_electroni) has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in South Korea" report to their offering. The Consumer Electronics in South Korea industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Consumer Electronics industry ...
  • Research and Markets: Consumer Electronics in Spain Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:16AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in Spain" report to their offering.
  • Stuff you don't need for college Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:01AMFor those dealing with college expenses, Kiplinger.com has compiled a list of items that parents and students shouldn't waste money on and tips on smart buys. This week we share the website's recommendations, including saying no to:
  • Watervliet Police make arrest in string of vehicle break-ins Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:34AMWATERVLIET — The Watervliet Police Department arrested a 19-year-old for several vehicle break-ins and larcenies which authorities had been investigating for months.
  • COPS, COURTS AND CALLS Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:07PMA Watervliet man was convicted of drug possession in an Albany neighborhood after a jury trial in Albany County Court, according to District Attorney David Soares' office. The guilty verdicts were on two felony counts of drug possession, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, reckless driving and "unlawfully felling a police officer in a motor vehicle." [...] police said a person in ...
  • Fun Max hosts Clear Creek Community Church Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:07PMClear Creek Community Church’s west campus congregation now is holding two services weekly in Fun Max, next to Spec’s.
  • Converged device market to reach 400 million units by 2014, says study Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:41AMStrategy Analytics is projecting that the Connected Convergent Devices (CCDs) market, ranging from MIDs to netbooks, will achieve a global installed base of over 400 million units by 2014. In a separate report, firm estimates that consumer electronics devices with embedded Wi-Fi will reach 570 million units in 2010, representing 42 percent growth over 2009.
  • Research and Markets: Consumer Electronics in Europe Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:52AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/90dfd8/consumer_electroni) has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in Europe" report to their offering. This Consumer Electronics in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Consumer Electronics industry. It ...
  • Research and Markets: Consumer Electronics in Europe Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:44AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Consumer Electronics in Europe" report to their offering.
  • LITH cops plunge into toilet fire probe Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:30AMPulse: Lake in the Hills police responded about 3 p.m. Monday to report of a portable toilet on fire in Sunset Park located in the 5200 block of Miller Road, Lake in the Hills, a police report said. The incident is reportedly under investigation.
  • New AVT Navigator models launched, has reduced price promo at PIMS Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:36PMAVT, the premiere provider of mobile audio-video systems, is releasing three new models for its range of AVT Navigator GPS devices with significant hardware and software upgrades, at the 3rd Philippine International Motor Show which opened yesterday. It will run until Sunday, Aug. 22, at the World Trade Center along Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
  • $1.4 million to help local law enforcement Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:52PMA total of 35 law enforcement agencies in Arkansas will split $1.4 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants to purchase vehicles and equipment for police departments and sheriffs’ offices, members of Arkansas' delegation announced.