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Wisdom of Crowds
Posted in Science on 26 August 2011In countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In developing nations, anti-poverty programs face a basic hurdle: Who, exactly, is poor enough to qualify for the aid being given out? Emerging states often lack the official records, such as [...]
Increasing Fuel Efficiency with a Smartphone
Posted in Science on 26 August 2011A network of dashboard-mounted phones can collect data on traffic lights and tell drivers how to avoid inefficient stopping and starting. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In July, at the Association for Computing Machinery’s MobiSys conference, researchers from MIT and Princeton University took the best-paper award for a system that uses a network of smartphones mounted on [...]
FIFA Disciplinary Committee Decisions for Germany 2011
Posted in Sports on 26 August 2011The FIFA Disciplinary Committee, following its meeting held (25 August 2011) at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, took the following decisions regarding the cases related to the adverse analytical findings in the anti-doping tests conducted during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011™: • Five players from DPR Korea have been guilty of violating art. [...]
Brother Announces Commercialization of “AiRScouter” See-Through Type Head-Mounted Display
Posted in Technology on 26 August 2011Brother Industries Ltd. (President: Toshikazu Koike, hereinafter BIL) has announced the commercialization of its “AiRScouter” see-through type head-mounted display. Brother has already secured an agreement with NEC Corporation (President: Nobuhiro Endo, hereinafter NEC), which will adopt the product as the display for its own business-use wearable computer “Tele Scouter®”. And from this autumn Brother Sales, [...]
Lockheed Martin to Integrate TRADOC Architecture Under New $26.1M Contract
Posted in Business on 26 August 2011Company leverages Enterprise Architecture expertise to facilitate better data management and sharing Rockville, Md. — Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) IS&GS-Defense product line will provide a host of new enterprise architecture services to the U.S. Army under a recent $26.1 million contract. Under the ITES-2 indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracting vehicle, Lockheed Martin will provide operational architecture development, [...]
Jump on Your Bike for the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride
Posted in City News on 26 August 2011The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was joined by Kelly Brook today to launch the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride and unveil details of the 11.6km (7.2mile) city centre route that will allow tens of thousands of cyclists to enjoy the iconic sights of the capital on traffic-free streets on Sunday 4 September. The free [...]
‘Apply for Help Now’, Mayor Tells Riot-Affected Small Businesses
Posted in City News on 26 August 2011The Mayor Boris Johnson is urging businesses affected by last month’s disturbances to apply for grants from the new High Street Fund, which starts processing claims today. The fund, set up with contributions from the Mayor, leading UK companies and local authorities, is designed to help small businesses affected by looting, robbery, destruction or arson [...]
Acer Inc. Q2 2011 Preliminary Financial Results: Operating Loss NT$7.1B (US$246M), PAT -NT$6.8B (-US$236M), EPS -NT$2.57
Posted in Financial on 26 August 2011TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Acer Inc. announces the preliminary financial results for Q2 2011. Consolidated revenue was NT$102.1B (US$3.5B), down 32% year-on-year (YOY), operating loss was NT$7.1B (US$246M), profit after tax (PAT) was -NT$6.8B (-US$236M) and earnings per share (EPS) was -NT$2.57. The Q2 loss accounts for US$150 million in sales allowance to clear channel inventory [...]
IHG Announces Innovation Hotel Version 2.0 Its Sustainable Hotel Design Website
Posted in Business on 26 August 2011IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the launch of its Innovation Hotel version 2.0, which is an improved version of the original site online since 2008. The Innovation Hotel is IHG’s online showcase and creative hub for sustainable hotel design, giving examples of what future hotels might look like if they use sustainable technologies. Version [...]
“Game Time: Tackling the Past” Set to Air on Saturday, September 3 at 8/7c on NBC
Posted in Entertainment on 26 August 2011Walmart and P&G Provide a Gripping Sports Drama on Labor Day Weekend with the Premiere of the Eighth Film in the Family Movie Night Initiative CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) will premiere their latest movie in the Family Movie Night initiative, “Game Time: Tackling the Past,” just in time for fall [...]