Computer Bag News
- Technically, kids are smarter than ever, thanks to learning devices Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 4:02AMWhat's in your kid's book bag? Back-to-school basics have become a mixed bag of techno learning toys that go beyond teaching kids the basic three "R's" (reading, writing and arithmetic) and traditional products with a twist. Teach My Preschooler is the newest edition to a line of learning tools created by Christy Cook.
- SmartWool's Ride: Employees make ambitious trek across Western roadways Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 1:10AMFor some SmartWool employees it will be one of the greatest athletic achievements of their lives. For the “Little Guy” embroidered on their socks, the 360-mile bike ride to Utah is just another leg in a 16-year journey as the icon for the Steamboat Springs merino wool apparel company.
- You say ... Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:43PM“There is an adage about it being wiser to keep one’s mouth closed and risk being considered a fool rather than opening it and proving it. Barry, please look for the wisdom in this adage.” Editor’s note: Barry seldom writes with his mouth open. “Two of my favorite things in the Bluffton Today, the Food Dude and Dudette and the TV guide.
- Watch your bag: Oxford police deal with age-old thieving method Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:36PMIf a stranger wants a conversation, fine, but keep your distance and be aware of your belongings at every moment — because some folks out there have no conscience.
- Stock up for winter reading at local book sales Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:21PMFor book lovers, this month will be a double diamond deal, as two widely known and popular book sales, sponsored by IUP and the YWCA Literacy Program based in Greensburg, take place respectively during the last two weekends of the month.
- Cooler Master HAF 912 Review Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:28AMAnyone in the custom computing scene is sure to have heard of Cooler Master. Cooler Master introduced themselves into the computer accessory market about a decade ago, and has continued their rise to success every year that they operate.
- Two stabbed in Joliet Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:16AMTwo people were brutally attacked in unrelated stabbings Tuesday. The first incident occurred about 4:52 p.m. as an 18-year-old man walked along Pleasant Street. As that investigation began, police were called to West Bellarmine Drive where a 20-year-old woman had been stabbed and beaten.
- Editorial: A new year Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:35PMSeptember is a good time for a fresh start for all.
- MTV's 'Real World: New Orleans' episode 11 review Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:11PMWe finally meet Pablo; what did you think of Sahar's boyfriend?
- Hometown Happenings 0909 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:00PMCommunity happenings
- The new iPod line: a mix of hits and misses Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:16PMThe new Apple iPod line, an occurrence as regular as the changing of the leaves in the fall, is upon us again. And with it comes an improvement on the Shuffle, a questionable new Nano, a Touch that's a powerful computer and a Classic that's a comforting bit of nostalgia.
- Wharton professors predict box office potential Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:27PMElizabeth Horkley It’s no secret that when creativity and business collide in the film industry, the results can be grisly. Hoping to improve the relationship between these two elements, Wharton professors Jehoshua Eliashberg and Z. John Zhang, along with current New York University professor Sam Hui, have devised a method in which they can, by analyzing a film’s script, predict its box office ...
- Spetember is preparedness month Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:24PMDid you know that September is National Preparedness month? We are in the middle of Hurricane Season this month and Tornadoes are still possible in tornado alley.
- LME LATEST - Copper bounces back with equities but complex stays mixed Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:13AM- Base metals traded quietly during the LME open-outcry sessions on Wednesday, with a lack of news keeping the complex largely rangebound, although copper was able to erase losses amid a recovery in equities and strong fundamentals.
- Nikon's New High Performance COOLPIX P7000 Delivers Incredible Image Quality and Advanced Creative Control in a ... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:01AMMELVILLE, N.Y. , Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- With advanced functions and features similar to those found in Nikon's line of award winning and critically acclaimed D-SLRs, Nikon Inc. today introduced the COOLPIX P7000, the ultimate compact camera that's ready to take on most any photo assignment. At home in a pro's gadget bag or in the hands of a spirited enthusiast, passionate photographers of all ...
- Man carrying human bones charged with murder Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:13PMA grand jury found enough evidence to try a Mebane man for murder after he was found possessing human bones.
- Fairfield Police Reports Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:50PMVictoria's Secret on Post Road reported 20 bras stolen from a drawer last Friday. The store manger said she stocked the pullout drawers in the morning and believes the bras were taken between 11 a.m. and 12:55 p.m. However, she did not see anyone suspicious.
- 50 side businesses to set up from home Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:19PMIf you are one of the rising number of people working part-time, earn some extra cash in dog walking or rampant veg growing Happy days are here again – or so you might assume from a recent wave of optimistic reports about the economic outlook and rising consumer confidence . But while unemployment is down, the latest labour market figures reveal a surge in part-time jobs as employers remain ...
- Apple iOS 4.1 Arrives Wednesday Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:43PMIn an inadvertent leak, Apple has let the cat out of the bag indicating that iOS 4.1 will be available on Wednesday. During the Apple Event, Steve Jobs, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer did indicate that the update would be available this week, but the exact timing was not known. Over the weekend, the Apple UK [...]
- Give local creeks a fighting chance Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:39PMThe Delta stretch of Cougar Creek has, as long as I’ve lived nearby, seen consistent abuse – garbage being discarded off the Seaquam footbridge, pollutants carelessly poured into storm drains and vandalism of plant life by ignorant citizens.
- Rite Aid Stores Stock Additional Emergency Supplies To Help Residents Prepare For Hurricane Earl Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:41AMAs Hurricane Earl moves up the East Coast, Rite Aid stores along the coast and in anticipated areas of impact have stocked up on supplies to help residents get ready and urge them to plan ahead. These stores have increased supplies of bottled water, batteries, flashlights, small lanterns, candles, film and one-time- use cameras useful for insurance purposes, duct tape and masking tape, coolers ...
- 7 Tips for Scoring Fashion Deals Online Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:44AMTips and tricks for finding high fashion without a high price tag. Fashion - Arts - Design - Magazines and E-zines - Business
- Scales of Justice: Who's been in court Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:02AMOXFORD
- BBC wants to take iPlayer global, producers balk Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:10AMAccording to BBC Director-General Mark Thompson, "British ideas are no longer strangers in LA and the world’s other media capitals." But those outside of the UK -- including British citizens -- can't officially get their fix of British content through the BBC's iPlayer.
- Portsmouth area community calendar Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:14AMPortsmouth
- A journey from conflict: The Mainalis adjust fitfully to new life in Oakland Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:40AMSo this was America, cold and rainy and blanketed by a sea of unoccupied cars. People walked hurriedly, many with large coffee cups in hand, and dressed in a variety of formal and sloppy outfits.
- Nissan Enters Commercial Vehicle Market with Nissan NV Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:39PMNissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America, the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van), will be available in three models and two roof configurations.
- Hints From Heloise: A military wife's packing tip works for any family Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:27PMHeloise shares your household hints. E-mail your tips to Heloise@Heloise.com .
- Drugs, alcohol involved in eight arrests in Madison Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:06PMMADISON – Charges of marijuana possession accounted for three arrests in Madison, including the arrest of a Bergen County man who was jailed on multiple charges that included intent to distribute drugs within 1,000 feet of a school zone.
- Sheltering Anoka Countys homeless families Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:16AMDuring the past year homelessness has increased 40 percent in Anoka County.
- Feeling itchy? It could be bedbugs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:05AMBedbug infestations in New York have raised national media attention to the pests, which feed off people’s blood and excruciate people with their bites. But large cities have experienced concerning levels of bed bug cases. And there are signs that the scourge may be beginning to come into Stark County.
- MiFi is latest Web novelty Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:46AMSomeday, they'll build wireless Internet into every building, just the way they build in running water, heat and electricity today. Someday, we won't have to drive around town looking for a coffee shop when we need to check our e-mail.
- Advance Notices Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:06AMPublished: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:01 p.m. The Etowah High School Band will sponsor the Mr. & Mrs. Baby Blue Devil Contest Fundraiser, which is open to girls and boys ages birth to 5 years.
- Travel Tools: Kensington Pocket Battery for Smartphones Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:24AMKensington's $40 Pocket Battery for Smartphones is roughly the length and width of a credit card, with a thickness of just over 1/4 inch. The battery pack features two-inch mini and micro USB connector cables that snap in flush to either side of the casing. The underside of the battery pack stores a one-inch standard [...]
- Mobile Videoconferencing Arrives Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:28AMGet ready to add videoconferencing to your bag of mobile computing tricks thanks to the latest smartphones and tablet PCs. We look at what's here now and what's coming soon to a smartphone near you.
- North Central Massachusetts Community Calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:42AMThursday, Sept. 2 Shirley Well Adult Clinic: Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Shirley Board of Health, will hold Well Adult Clinics from 10 to 11 a.
- Parenting Points - Good support system at home key to school success Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:14AMAs summer ends, parents and children think about the upcoming school year. For some, it is an exciting start of a "new year." Others might feel anxious and a bit afraid of what lies ahead. It is a good time to think about how your life at home works for you and your family.
- Another inbox out of my life Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:13PMI’ve had seven e-mail addresses in my life. I mourned the death of No. 3 on Tuesday. Go.com announced it was phasing out its service, which shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I doubt I was the only one who had long since gone elsewhere for my...
- Samsung Epic 4G Review: Premium Device, Premium Price Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:09PMThe Samsung Epic 4G marks Sprint's second 4G-capable Android handset and the first one with a slide-out hardware keyboard. The phone features a 4-inch, 800x480 Super AMOLED screen, Android 2.1, rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, front-facing VGA camera, 1GHz processor, and 16GB of storage which is expandable to 32GB via microSD cards. It's available [...]
- Built-in voice recognition in Windows 7 can reduce repetitive motion injury Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:04PMUsing the Microsoft Windows 7 voice recognition application is a very effective tool for reducing stresses that cause repetitive motion disorders.
- iPad, Kindle, Nook or Sony? What is the best e-book reader? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:02PMDo you want to shell out the big bucks for an iPad? Stick with the economical Kindle? Check out the Nook or Sony's e-book reader? Or are you still a page-turner type? Here's some guidance on what questions to ask yourself when thinking about going digital with your library.
- Introducing Your Temporary Funbag Replacement: The Boring Bag [Boring Bag] Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:37PM# boringbag Drew's on vacation, but it's Tuesday and we need a mailbag. So instead of a Funbag , how about a Boring Bag? Today's topics: sidewalks, yawn-inducing numbers, a fish that is fast, and so much more. More »
- Two bagged with stolen computers in White Plains Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:34PMWHITE PLAINS - Two young men were bagged by police Monday afternoon after they stopped to borrow a bag for their allegedly stolen loot.
- The culture of Silicon Valley And Burning Man... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:08PMThe Burning Man festival is a celebration of abundance and creativity. It is where Silicon Valley goes to play...
- Possible hate crime on 80th Street Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:03PM68th PrecinctBay Ridge–Dyker HeightsTurf warTwo thugs cut up a 33-year-old on Aug. 25 when they caught him trespassing on their block — 80th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues.The Staten Island man said he was on his way to his sister’s house at 1 am when the two...
- Questions Remain in Suspicious-Baggage Inquiry of Men Arrested in Holland Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:10PMU.S. authorities are still not sure what the bottom line is in an investigation that led to the detention in the Netherlands on Monday of two Yemeni men who were trying to fly from the U.S. to their homeland. American officials said evidence is accumulating that the men did not know each other before they were arrested by Dutch authorities.
- Dealing with hiccups, nosebleeds and shivers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:53PMADAM McCAULEY/Special to DMNHiccups, nosebleeds and the occasional twitch or shiver - they're annoying, embarrassing, all too common and rarely serious enough to warrant a trip to the doctor. Every now and then, they can indicate something serious, though. How can you tell the difference?
- 20-year-old is sentenced in baby's death Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:26PMA 20-year-old Marysville woman was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison on Tuesday for charges related to the 2009 death of her newborn baby.
- Letters to the Editor: Aug. 31, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:53PMHere are some letters to the editor from recent Daily News editions.
- Supernatural: Evening, Fall of Day Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:51PMSupernatural May 13, 2010 "Swan Song" The CWWell, those are interesting theories, but no. They didn't all die in the crash at the same time. Everything that happened, happened. The flash sideways world wasn't purgatory. The Church was a place...