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TV Genius to power Fetch TV listings search Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:08AMIP Vision has selected TV Genius' Content Delivery Platform to enhance the TV listings search on its FetchTV service. TV Genius' platform enables search and relevant recommendation of programming from web, mobile and hybrid TV services.
Paving Trucking's Short- and Long-Term Roads Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 6:00AMIt's been a bumpy ride for freight carriers, but we think a few truckers are wisely planning for the future.
Goldsman on Paranormal Sequel Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:49AMParamount Pictures has brought in screenwriter-producer Akiva Goldsman to help flesh out the story for Paranormal Activity 2 ...
Two arrested in car-jack chase Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:17AMPOLICE have arrested two people after two violent car-jackings and a two-hour high-speed chase across Perth's suburbs.
Reaction to FCC's broadband plan: Generally positive Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe U.S. Federal Communication Commission's national broadband plan, released Tuesday, received generally positive reviews, with some groups calling the plan ambitious and necessary.
In My Opinion: True cost of insurance, providing benefits to public employees & self-interests Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:07AMWhen you look at the current political situation with an open attitude, it's difficult to understand how insurance companies continue to go their merry way, totally ignoring the uproar over their policies. You'd think they're openly inviting government intervention.
The greatest film scenes ever shot Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:28AMWe all have film sequences that stick in our minds. Some are shared by many – such as the shower scene from Psycho – others are particular to us. Here our film critic and a panel of leading movie-makers reveal their favourites. What are yours? Who will ever forget the first time they saw the 45-second shower-room murder in Hitchcock's Psycho ? I remember 1959 and 1961 as the years when my first ...
Alice, Shutter Island and Green Zone shut out rivals at UK box office | Charles Gant Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:26AMTim Burton's 3D fantasy remained the UK No 1, and together with Martin Scorsese and Paul Greengrass's latest films raked in £11.7m at the weekend The big battle As new movies from Martin Scorsese and Paul Greengrass prepared to go head to head over the weekend, there may have been a few anxious moments in the executive suites of Paramount and Universal. Both distributors had made hefty ...
Healthcare watchdog sharpens its teeth to improve patient care Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:54AMOften criticised for having no bite, the Care Quality Commission is being given tough powers to ensure that patients are paramount The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is seen as a watchdog whose bark is worse than its bite. A succession of recent investigations have reported unacceptably poor patient care at three hospital trusts, but the power of the commission, since it took over health and ...
Dean Ferris Opts Up For Horsham Motocross Season Opener Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:52AMDean Ferris has been training hard both on and off the bike to get ready for a big move up to the Pro Open class at Round 1 of the Rockstar MX Nationals at Horsham, Vic on March 28th. Ferris couldn't be happier with his 2010 CRF450R and is looking forward to the opportunity to test himself against the cream of Australia's motocross talent. The MX Nationals have...
Hackettstown's Rob Agnoli is one strongman Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:23PMStory Written By Todd Petty HACKETTSTOWN — Weighing in at 240 pounds, Rob Agnoli is most likely the strongest man in Hackettstown — he may even be one of the strongest in the nation. In strongman competitions, perseverance is paramount....
Why Cisco's New Router Could Be Trouble For Hollywood Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:21PMWhen technology leaps ahead of business models, it's often bad for profits. Cisco's new router poses just such a threat to the titans of movie making.
Alice rules the box office Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:18PMAlice in Wonderland has pulled in US$ 62.7 million in its second weekend at the US and Canadian box office.
Reaction to FCC's Broadband Plan: Generally Positive Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe U.S. Federal Communication Commission's national broadband plan, released Tuesday, received generally positive reviews, with some groups calling the plan ambitious and necessary.
Alice in Wonderland pulls in US $62.7m Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:11PMJohnny Depp and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland still reigns at the box office, pulling in $62.
Short Sales: The Rise, the Revenue, the Reality Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:03PMRISMEDIA, March 17, 2010—Distressed homes are still accounting for more than a third of all sales nationwide, providing evidence that real estate recovery is still fragile at best. While there is no magic bullet for understanding or navigating the short…
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FCC National Broadband Plan: some of your favorite ISPs respond Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 3:48PMYesterday, the FCC submitted its National Broadband Plan to Congress , essentially requesting that six goals be met over the next decade, including sizzlers like access for "every American" to "robust broadband services,"which apparently equals a minimum of 100 million US homes with "affordable" access to at least 100MBps down / 50Mbps up speeds. Pretty heady stuff, we know. We thought we'd ...
Thomasville merchants banding together Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 3:11PMBy VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch THOMASVILLE | A group of downtown Thomasville merchants are in the process of forming a nonprofit organization they hope will bring more people to the city center to shop, eat and conduct their business.
'Alice' extends her No. 1 stay with $62M Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:31PMLOS ANGELES - Alice is still ruling the movie palace.
Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:28PMTitle: Knee Surgeon's Expectations May Differ From Yours Category: Health News Created: 3/12/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/15/2010
Elecsys Announces New Remote Monitoring Product Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:23PMElecsys Corporation (Nasdaq: ESYS), a developer of machine to machine (M2M) data acquisition, telemetry, and analysis systems for critical industries and a provider of custom electronic assemblies and displays for industries where high quality, reliability, and innovation are paramount, today announced the release of the WatchdogCP P2S-AC Cathodic Protection Test Station Monitoring System.
'The Game': BET revives canceled CW sitcom Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:59PMGood news for fans of The CW's canceled sitcom "The Game"! BET has reportedly inked a deal with Paramount to produce fresh episodes of the show nearly a year after its cancellation."The Game" featured a cast led by Tia Mowry, Brittany Daniel, and Wendy Raquel Robinson as, respectively, the girlfriend, wife, and mother of three professional football players in San Diego.The show, a spin-off of ...
Windows Phone 7 Series Gets Fully Exposed at MIX10 Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:52PMMicrosoft opens up about Windows Phone 7 Series...
Don't ignore the lessons Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:48PMA MOMENT TO CHERISH:Australia's Luke Doerner's power and accuracy in penalty flicks helped him become the top-scorer in the World Cup.
Football: Hull seeks new manager Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:21PMGary Megson and Alan Curbishley have emerged as the early favourites to replace the sacked Phil Brown as Hull manager.
Clem7 sucks. Be grateful Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe Clem7 tunnel sucks. Literally.
Simple New Test May Predict Heart Attacks Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:18PMPrevalence of abnormal ankle-brachial index test high among patients who are otherwise not considered at risk of coronary heart disease by Framingham risk score
Windows Phone 7 Gets Motion Controller Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 2:17PMMicrosoft also reveals phone's support for cameras, microphones, graphics, and more at MIX10 conference.
‘Alice’ extends No. 1 stay with $62 million Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:00PMLOS ANGELES — Alice is still ruling the movie palace.
SXSW introduces 'Barry Munday' and 'Cyrus' Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:53PMPatrick Wilson, John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill debuted new comical roles at Paramount Theater Saturday.
Films 'Kick-Ass' and 'Grass' headline SXSW opening night Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:52PMRed carpet appearances by Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Edward Norton highlighted the festival's big Friday premieres.
'Alice' still No. 1 at box office Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:35PMJohnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney fantasy has climbed to a $208.6 million total domestically, becoming the first $200 million hit released this year.
'Alice' Extends Box Office Run With $62 Million Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:25PMAlice is still ruling the movie palace. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney fantasy has climbed to a $208.6 million total domestically, becoming the first $200 million hit released this year.
Reining in REIT gearing Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:13PMEd Psaltis explains why there is an increasing appetite for full disclosure of REIT gearing levels.
'Green Zone' marks a disappointing end to Hollywood's time in Iraq Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:12PM"Green Zone" is the last drama set to be released by a major studio related to the Iraq war, and Hollywood is undoubtedly grateful for it after the picture, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Matt Damon, opened to just $14.5 million domestically and $9.7 million overseas.
‘Out of League’ takes title too literally Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:09PMPublished: Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 1:49 p.m. Remember the hoo-ha over whether Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl made a believable couple in Judd Apatow’s “Knocked Up”?
'Green Zone' marks a disappointing end to Hollywood's time in Iraq Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:54PMAs "Alice in Wonderland" ruled the box office with a weekend domestic take of $62 million, "Zone" followed flops "Body of Lies," "The Kingdom" and "Stop-Loss."
‘Alice’ Wins the Weekend as ‘Green Zone’ Fares Poorly Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:50PMHollywood suffered its first major flop of the year over the weekend with the debut of the Iraq thriller “Green Zone,” which sold an anemic $14.5 million in tickets at North American theaters.
Showtime Fortifies Film Base Through Output Deal With DreamWorks Studios Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:35PMShowtime continues to rebuild its theatrical base, picking up the rights to Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Studios in a major acquisition for the pay TV service.
Upfronts 2010: Nickelodeon Looks to The Future With Five Pillar Strategy Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:33PMSlates six new shows, 16 returning series, move into feature films at 2010 upfront...
How to spot a good buy Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:31PMBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one...
Disney makes pay-cable deals at Starz and Showtime Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:30PMIt was "pay cable deal" day at Walt Disney Co.
U.N. ends some food contracts in Somalia Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:26PMMOGADISHU, Somalia, March 11 (UPI) -- The U.N. World Food Program said Thursday it wouldn't award new contracts to three Somali businessmen accused of diverting food aid to Islamic militants.
Extras needed in Peekskill for HBO film Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:19PMGov. Paterson, as portrayed by Fred Armisen two weeks ago on 'Saturday Night Live,' was down on Peekskill but the TV network HBO is up.
Birth centre closure 'shambles' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:17PMTHE CLOSURE of Wakefield Birth Centre was a 'managerial shambles' the council's health watchdog said yesterday.
Kidnappers free two women aid workers in Haiti: MSF Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:12PMPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) - Two European women aid workers were kidnapped in Haiti last week but freed on Thursday, their organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) told AFP.
Jason Segel, Ed Helms Cast in Duplass Comedy Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:06PMThe multi-talented Duplass Brothers are embarking on their latest film journey, which will be a stoner comedy starring Jason Segel and Ed Helms. Both actors have a knack for delivering a funny line or two, and they know a little something about “acting” like their under the influence. The film is entitled, Jeff Who Lives [...]
SXSW Film Preview: Cyrus Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:06PMIf you were creating the ultimate film festival movie, you might come up with the crew of Cyrus : written and directed by returning festival darlings and ex-Austin residents Mark and Jay Duplass , starring John C. Reilly, Marisa Tome i, Catherine Keener , and… Jonah Hill ? Bet you didn’t see that one coming. But by the end of the film, you’ll wonder why you ever doubted. Audiences and critics ...
Baez books in-town concert Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:44AMJoan Baez has been added to Paramount Theatre's lineup of summer concerts.