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Flood watch issued for Panhandle and surrounding areas Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:00AMMARTINSBURG - The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., has issued a flood watch from this morning through Saturday evening for Berkeley, Jefferson, Hampshire, Hardy and Morgan counties as well as surrounding areas in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Officials advise residents to prepare for flooding Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:41AMUniontown public safety officials are advising residents and businesses in flood-prone areas of the city to remove valuables from basement floors and to be prepared for possible flooding from rain that is in the forecast through Sunday evening.
Eyes on stormy skies Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe sky comes free. Last week, a full moon filled the winter sky. On a clear, moonless night, at least a thousand stars can be seen. In spring, during the heightened storm season, identifying clouds in that same sky can save lives.
Let’s relive the Oscars, OK? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:17AMEverything else is just an appetizer. For the last three months or so, you’ve opened up Weekend to find running diary after running dairy about various award shows. Well, it was all just practice for the granddaddy of them all: The Academy Awards. It’s the only award show that really matters, the only one tons of people watch and the only one that makes me giddy with excitement.
Multimedia: To drive or to fly? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:13AMA cost comparison between driving and flying to popular spring break destinations.
Online chats ends with Pensacola man's arrest Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:05AMA Pensacola man is charged with 100 counts of possession of child pornography.
Apple's iPad pre-sale begin today in US Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:02AMToday is the first on-sale day for Apple's iPad in the US, the tablet-styled device that CEO Steve Jobs has repeatedly called "magical" and "revolutionary."
AccessKey IP's Set Top Box and Technology System Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:00AMALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- AccessKey IP, Inc., developer, designer and producer of advanced entertainment and communication devices, details what has been accomplished and what makes it different.
Reportlinker Adds Ethnic Hair, Beauty and Cosmetics Products in the U.S., 7th Edition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:53AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
TiVo hopes for a lift from new DVR blending Web, TV Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:51AMTiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new DVRs coming out this spring will keep the company relevant in an age when broadcast and broadband will be combined in TVs.
Eye in the sky Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:45AMSee a flash? No, it's not paparazzi. Last year, the City of Chicago upped its revenue and claimed to have increased safety by installing cameras at intersections where red lights are most commonly ran.
Analysts' Top Picks: Well-Run Companies at Bargain-Basement Prices in the Technology Sector Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:39AMJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - www.rothmanresearch.com
Daily Iowegian has a new sports editor Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:34AMMy first experience with the Daily Iowegian came as a newsroom intern in the summer of 2006. I worked with many of the newsroom staff and felt right at home in the world of deadlines and reporting.
Analysts' Top Picks: Well-Run Companies at Bargain-Basement Prices in the Technology Sector Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13AMJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - www.rothmanresearch.com Based on the study of Rothman Research analyst Mathew Collier -- "People are all trying to build their fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices. The hard disk drive (HDD) business went through some tremendous developments in the last 25 years." Both Brocade ...
Animals in the News: Live video of black bear with cub, bowhunting, livestock care, Acme donations, Trumbull dogs and ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:56AMThe kick-off party is today for the petition drive to put on the November ballot an issue that would phase out keeping farm animals in small cages, prohibit killing them by hanging or strangulation and outlaw slaughtering downed animals for human consumption. The party starts at 6 p.m. today at the Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway.
Ritalin May Make Learning Easier Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:37AMRitalin, a stimulant often used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder may also help the brain learn more quickly, according to a new study in animals.
2011 Volkswagen Touareg, an AW Flash Drive: Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:06AMWhat is it?
How far have they advanced Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:23PMIt was in a dingy socialist meeting hall a century ago in Copenhagen that women from 17 countries gathered and launched the idea of a day which would champion the rights of women. All over the world t...
Man killed while crossing the street Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:39PMTo view our videos, you need to enable JavaScript. Learn how . install Adobe Flash 9 or above. Install now .
This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup] Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:12PMTop 10 Android Apps (Android) Android's been around for more than a year, and in that time developers have whipped up some great apps. Whether you're a new Android owner or a pro looking for new tools, these 10 great and free apps belong in your arsenal. Disk Space Fan Analyzes Hard Drive Space with a Dash of Eye Candy (Windows) Free utility Disk Space Fan analyzes your hard drive usage to help ...
Witness puts up memorial at bus stop where two die Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:17PMDoug Ferguson returned to the crash scene late in the afternoon Saturday. He put up a memorial, lit a candle and prayed for the two women who lost their lives waiting for the bus. “God rest their souls and just put their souls in peace in this area and help them pass on,” said Ferguson. Saturday morning Ferguson was around the corner and about to catch the number 10 bus northbound on South First ...
Rangers stockpiling hitting prospects Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:15PMRangers stockpiling hitting prospects
The rights of woman: How far have they advanced? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:07PMIt was in a dingy socialist meeting hall a century ago in Copenhagen that women from 17 countries gathered and launched the idea of a day which would champion the rights of women. All over the world this weekend women are marching, celebrating and protesting, not least in London where last night thousands of people thronged Trafalgar Square to mark the 100th International Women's Day.
Victoria warned to brace for more severe storms Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:22PMVictoria has been warned to brace for more extreme weather after one of the most intense storms seen in years smashed into Melbourne yesterday.
More wild weather on way Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:18PMVictoria should brace for more storms and hail this afternoon.
And the winner is...PALM SPRINGS Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:16PMIF Oscar hopefuls Colin Firth, Carey Milligan and Dame Helen Mirren strike lucky tonight, I know the ideal spot for them to chill afterwards.
Do Digital Billboards Pose Driving Distractions? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMThey look like giant flat screen TV's along the highway - digital billboards that flash to a different image every few seconds. So far there are three of them in Massachusetts and there are more slated to go up as part of a pilot project while the Federal government studies how safe they are.
TiVo hopes high-tech DVR will record big sales Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:32PMTiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new DVRs coming out this spring will keep the company relevant in an age when broadcast and broadband will be combined in TVs.
Corsair releases its fastest USB flash drives yet Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:01PMCorsair has announced a new family of USB flash drives that the company said approach the maximum performance available from the USB 2.0 interface, which offers 480Mbit/sec throughput.
The end game for Apple and the entertainment industry Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:47PMI just read one of the most succinct and spot on explanations of the back room dealings that are going on when it comes to the motives behind Apple’s move to the cloud. There is one caveat here – I don’t always agree with Dave Winer but in this case I think he has definitely [...]
Western Digital to sell consumer SSD Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:46PMNew drive underscores the growing role of solid-state storage alongside magnetic hard disks.
TiVo Introduces DVR Blending Web, TV Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:30PMCompany Hopes Device Will Keep TiVo Relevant When Broadcast and Broadband Will Be Combined in TVs
Corsair releases its fastest USB flash drives yet Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:23PMCorsair today announced it's shipping a new family of USB flash drives that it says are faster than anything it has sold to date, with read/write rates of 34MB/sec. and 28MB/sec., respectively.
Blockbuster, Netflix, Amazon on Your TV Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:51PMTiVo, the box that pretty much changed the way we watched TV, was getting a little old. But that’s OK: The new TiVo Premiere looks like it might do the same thing all over again. The new, hi-de...
Gadgets: Box brings HD programming to your analog TV, computer Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:28PMJust as the sign says on HDTV displays in electronics stores, you must have an HD signal sent to the TV in order to get HDTV-quality programming.
PRODUCT PROFILE Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:15AMUS stocks closed higher last night for a second straight session, boosted by AIG's record-setting deal to sell a major Asian unit. Sentiment was also helped by semiconductor maker SanDisk raised its revenue forecast.
Product Review: Travel Stix Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:47PMTravel Stix are a great alternative to carrying certificates and documents, and suitable for a variety of travel situations.
Police Say Woman Who Hit Kids on Bike Has Been Arrested Frequently for Driving on a Suspended License Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:27PMBowling Green police say a woman charged with Wanton Endangerment for hitting two children on a bicycle, was driving on a suspended license because she could not pass her vision test.
NVIDIA's Next Generation ION Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:19PMNext generation products are always better... just look at Star Trek! At least, that's the theory behind the new NVIDIA ION platform, and it looks like the best thing for your netbook woes starting later this month....
NVIDIA's Next Generation ION Announced, Optimus + a 16-core Version Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:19PMNext generation products are always better... just look at Star Trek! At least, that's the theory behind the new NVIDIA ION platform, and it looks like the best thing for your netbook woes starting later this month....
Boil Water Advisory on for Parts of Dunbar Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMSome West Virginia American Water customers in Dunbar will need to boil their water for at least one minute before using.
Cop loses digital list of informants Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:07PMThey trusted police to protect them after giving up sensitive information. Now, some drug informants might wonder why they helped.
Network Box Adds 2 UTM Models to Its M-Series, Providing Medium-Sized Businesses with Enterprise-Class Protection and ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:01PMHOUSTON----Network Box USA, Inc. , the American arm of managed security company Network Box Corp., has added two new models to its popular M-Series – a family of unified threat management appliances targeted to medium-sized organizations requiring full Network Box UTM+, content filtering, anti-virus or anti-spam services.
Floor hockey tourney set to start Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:00PMYOUTH SPORTS
Atmel Microcontroller Solutions Ease Engineering Workflow Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:00PMEMBEDDED WORLD 2010 -- Atmel Corporation , a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced several new microcontroller products, tools and platforms to enable an easier workflow for designers of consumer, industrial, white goods and smart energy applications.
Back up data and documents to prevent loss Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:44PMLuke Espinosa used to gamble with his schoolwork — until his hard drive failed last semester. With all of his files erased, Espinosa quickly realized the importance of data backup.
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 1 March 2010 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Violence Up Among Homeless Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:23PMIn the last four months, there has been a significant increase in violence among the homeless -- and the cold weather may be to blame. One man has died from the violence.
Mom that Tape Recorded Teacher Now Faces Charges for Disrupting School Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:22PMTensions at one elementary school are reaching a boiling point. It all started months ago when a mom ruffled feathers by sending her kindergarten son to school armed with a secret tape recorder. Now, that mom is facing charges for disrupting school last week.
A-Data says DRAM supply to run short in 2H10 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:25AMStrong PC replacement demand driven by both the consumer and business sectors will cause the supply of DRAM to run low during the second half of 2010, according to A-Data Technology chairman Simon Chen speaking at a recent company event. Chen also said Apple's iPad could be a major price catalyst in the NAND flash market for the year.