Police BlotterThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:53AMThe following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Skokie Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
SOUNDOFF: Better off without plastics?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:41AMAbsolutely. Victoria New Haven Yes. It is bad for our health and the environment.
IPAL having fun while playing with technologyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:28AMOf all the elements that go into a successful theatrical production, technology is often the one that gets overlooked. Beyond the talented ac-tors, the colorful costumes and the elaborate sets, it is technology that often makes or breaks the audience’s experience.
HSBC Swiss branch data theft affects 24,000 clientsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:46AMSome 24,000 customers may have been affected by the theft of data from a Swiss branch of banking giant HSBC three years ago, Alexandre Zeller, chief executive of HSBC Private Bank, said.
Some 24,000 hit by stolen HSBC Swiss bank dataThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:26AMSome 24,000 customers may have been affected by the theft of data from a Swiss branch of banking giant HSBC three years ago, Alexandre Zeller, chief executive of HSBC Private Bank, said on Thursday.
HSBC clients' bank data stolenThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:16AMGENEVA - SOME 24,000 customers may have been affected by the theft of data from a Swiss branch of banking giant HSBC three years ago, Mr Alexandre Zeller, chief executive of HSBC Private Bank, said on Thursday. HSBC Private Bank (Switzerland) said 9,000 of them had since changed banks, leaving 15,000 of its remaining customers concerned by the leak.
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Japanese baby-bot with runny nose teaches parenting skillsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:09PMby Staff Writers Tsukuba, Japan (AFP) March 10, 2010 It giggles and wiggles its feet when you shake its rattle, but will get cranky and cry from too much tickling: Meet Yotaro, a Japanese robot programmed to be as fickle as a real baby.
'Damnation of Faust' is devilishly coolWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:07PMDigital projections, giant LED bars and a rising stage make Lyric Opera of Chicago's ‘Damnation of Faust' like few other operas the company has ever staged. At intermission of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of "The Damnation of Faust" on Monday night, a woman two rows ahead commented on what she just watched: "It's sooo cool."
Dollar General plans La Marque expansionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:59PMDeep discounter Dollar General is preparing a larger, free-standing store in La Marque, and a new restaurant might be in the works for Galveston.
Intel's research work at its Berkeley LabsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:51PMIntel showed off some interesting research projects at an open house event... by Tom Foremski
Santa Clara: Business owner pleads no contest to dumping hazardous metalsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe president of a Santa Clara company that coats computer parts with gold has pleaded no contest to dumping hazardous metals into a sewer and signing false documents in connection with those illegal disposals.
Severe Thunderstorms in Melbourne 6 March 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:25PMA developing low pressure system with an associated low pressure trough to the west of Victoria (refer Figure 1) combined with low level moisture and upper level forcing to generate showers and thunderstorms in the west of the State during the morning which spread eastward and intensified during the early afternoon.
Calling - WalkthroughWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:03PMCalling (Wii) Calling, Nintendo Wii
Civilization V is very much the same, yet totally differentWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49PMCivilization is one of gaming's longest-running franchises by far, with the first entry debuting all the way back in 1991. To give our younger readers some perspective, that's a full year before the release of Wolfenstein 3D and the popularization of the first person shooter.
Google Improves Its Translation ToolMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44PMThe company is using its network to push the limits of translation technology; its free service has become the favored source for millions.
'Secret' Painting by Giotto Uncovered in Florence ChapelMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMA restorer uses an ultra-violet light to expose greater details on a Giotto painting in the Peruzzi Chapel at the Santa Croce Church in Florence.
Google Improves Its Translation ToolMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:37PMThe message said Google was a favorite search engine, but the result read: “The sliced raw fish shoes it wishes. Google green onion thing!” Mr. Brin said Google ought to be able to do bet...
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 March 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Tuesday March 09 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:25PMMARCH 9 — At work, my computer’s homepage automatically shows the Top Ten most read articles from The Star. I have noticed a pattern in these articles: the majority deal with sex in some capacity.
Toyota Disputes Critic Who Blames ElectronicsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:22PMToyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet Monday to silence critics who blame faulty electronics for runaway cars and trucks.
LEW-PORT: Election day policies up for voteMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14PMAmendments to a slew of election day policies are expected to be approved by the Lewiston-Porter school board at today’s budget meeting, which most notably would limit the timeframe a voter referendum can be submitted to appear on the ballot.
LEWISTON: Reiter still in a ‘Pickle’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe Town Board discussed opportunities to obtain Niagara River Greenway funds for two park projects and put a lid on the controversy surrounding the use of a town-owned vehicle at Monday’s work session.The board unanimously approved a resolution to decommission an 11-year-old highway department truck and transfer its usage to the town.
Toyota disputes critic who blames electronicsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:13PMToyota, dogged by millions of recalls and claims that it still has not fixed its safety problems, took its strongest step yet...
Exclusive: "Secret" Giotto uncovered in Florence chapelMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:57AMFLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Restorers using ultra-violet rays have rediscovered rich original details of Giotto's paintings in the Peruzzi Chapel in Florence's Santa Croce church that have been hidden for centuries.
Exclusive: "Secret" Giotto uncovered in Florence chapelMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:57AMFLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Restorers using ultra-violet rays have rediscovered rich original details of Giotto's paintings in the Peruzzi Chapel in Florence's Santa Croce church that have been hidden for centuries.
Saturday Soapbox, March 6, 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe puzzle of health reform Let’s assume for a moment that an object can have an anatomy. Then let’s take a look at the anatomy of a jigsaw puzzle. A jigsaw puzzle…
Saturday Soapbox, March 6, 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe puzzle of health reform Let’s assume for a moment that an object can have an anatomy. Then let’s take a look at the anatomy of a jigsaw puzzle. A jigsaw puzzle…
Pinch Of SaltMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:50AMOnce upon a time, not so long ago and in a city not so far away, it was said that the soul of any city is its arts and cultural community. It also was said that, “A dollar (for the arts) ain’t much.”
Pinch Of SaltMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:50AMOnce upon a time, not so long ago and in a city not so far away, it was said that the soul of any city is its arts and cultural community. It also was said that, “A dollar (for the arts) ain’t much.”
Feet On Ground Means Strong DetailsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:49AMJust between the two of us, the truth is that a lot of the time the writing process is pure drudgery — with no water cooler down the hall for gossip breaks.
Feet On Ground Means Strong DetailsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:49AMJust between the two of us, the truth is that a lot of the time the writing process is pure drudgery — with no water cooler down the hall for gossip breaks.
Sickening historyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:26AMTeenager's killer linked to string of sex attacks
Sickening historyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:26AMTeenager's killer linked to string of sex attacks
Research and Markets: Computer and Software StoresMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Computer and Software Stores" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: Computer and Software StoresMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:03AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Computer and Software Stores" report to their offering.
Extra, extra: In Other News, onlineMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMCheck this week's installment to learn more about a shooting in a Florida gun safety class and a hermaphrodite drug lord in South Africa. Curses, Foiled Again Police arrested a 17-year-old boy in College Station, Texas, for trying to pass a counterfeit $5 bill. Officials said the bogus bill had an “overwhelming number of imperfections,” appearing to have been made by gluing two sheets of paper ...
Extra, extra: In Other News, onlineMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49AMCheck this week's installment to learn more about a shooting in a Florida gun safety class and a hermaphrodite drug lord in South Africa. Curses, Foiled Again Police arrested a 17-year-old boy in College Station, Texas, for trying to pass a counterfeit $5 bill. Officials said the bogus bill had an “overwhelming number of imperfections,” appearing to have been made by gluing two sheets of paper ...
Community rallies after biggest blaze in 30 yearsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:11AMRanfurly's Janet and Dick Parker are "by no means destitute" despite losing their home and two businesses in the town's largest structure fire for at least 30 years.
Community rallies after biggest blaze in 30 yearsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:11AMRanfurly's Janet and Dick Parker are "by no means destitute" despite losing their home and two businesses in the town's largest structure fire for at least 30 years.
Procter & Gamble offers cheer to ChinaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:15PMThe company that lent its name to soap operas is creating a little more drama of its own in the field of charity. Procter and Gamble Co (P&G), a Fortune 500 American multinational that makes a wide range of consumer goods, donated 5.5 million yuan in cash and kind to build 30 schools, including 10 in earthquake disaster areas, under its hope philanthropy program. It says it is committed to ...
Teens and technology - a good match?Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:02PMThe amount of electronic media kids are exposed to is growing rapidly, but experts agree that parents remain the most effective filter to keep it from going too far.
Police to treat political complaints differentlySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:51PMPolice will treat politically sensitive allegations differently in future after complaints about how they handled investigations into how a journalist received former National Party leader Don Brash's emails
Man 'Happy' to Help Create Dreams for FishermenSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:47PMBy DEL MILLIGAN THE LEDGER WINTER HAVEN The sport of fishing, like a smile, is a universal language. Hiro Naito talks fishing fluently, on any continent. Naito, a native of Japan who has lived in Winter Haven for 27 years, has targeted trophy fish all around the globe.
Sleep apnea more than a snoreSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:31PMEvening Sun Reporter Joseph Deinlein reflects after being hooked up for a sleep study at Hanover Hospital last week. Deinlein volunteered for the study, knowing he snores, but found he has symptoms of a larger problem.