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Fujitsu Introduces New 2.5" Mobile Hard Disk Drives With Up To 80GB in Storage

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:47 +0000

Fujitsu Limited today announced the global introduction of its new MHT series of 2.5" mobile hard disk drives, with capacities ranging up to 80GB. The sales launch of this series starts today.

Sony Develops LD Shot Ink Trajectory Control Technology Realizing Near Photograph Quality Printing; A4 Size Images Within Six Seconds

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:44 +0000

Sony Corporation today announced the development of LD Shot (Lateral Deflection Shot) ink trajectory control technology that, when used in conjunction with Line Head method inkjet printing, enables near photograph quality images to be printed in as quick as six seconds. Having already introduced a lineup of dye sublimation printers, Sony aims to further enhance its standing in the growing printer market by using LD Shot technology to facilitate the development of a Line Head inkjet printer for practical use.

Yamaha to Ship New Digital Surround Decoder LSIs for a Whole Range of Surround Sound Components

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:16 +0000

Yamaha Corp. announced today that it has developed two new digital surround decoder LSIs and will begin sample shipments March 10. The ultra-low power YSS942 and YSS941 can be applied to a whole range of surround sound components, from high end A/V amplifiers to popular home theater in a box systems.[*1]

Rising Talent Eden Jima Releases "Fragile" on iTunes

Artlaurent88 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:34:16 +0000

A new voice in pop and R&B music is grabbing the attention of the industry, stirring some of the top producers to take interest.

20 Years Later Releases "Better Later Than Never"

sydjusmom — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:13:48 +0000

Better Later Than Never

Hong Kong: Tender awarded for site in Tuen Mun

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:10 +0000

The Lands Department today (February 9) announced that the tender for a site, Tuen Mun Town Lot No. 423 at Area 48, Castle Peak Road, So Kwun Wat, Tuen Mun, New Territories, has been awarded to Senworld Investment Limited on a 50-year land grant at a premium of $2,739 million.

Hong Kong: Police showcase their work at the four-day Careers Expo (with photos)

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:09 +0000

Under the theme "Professional Multifaceted Law Enforcement Agency and Caring Organisation", the Police showcase the multi-faceted nature of their work at the four-day Education and Careers Expo starting today (February 9). Recruitment information is also available at the Police booth.

Hong Kong: HAD opens temporary cold shelters this evening

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:08 +0000

In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 14 temporary shelters for people in need of refuge from the cold this evening.

Hong Kong: Bornean orangutan twins make public debut at HKZBG (with photos)

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:08 +0000

It was a memorable day for the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on July 8 last year, when a pigeon pair of Bornean orangutan twins were born, joining the rest of the big orangutan family in the gardens. It was the first-ever successful breeding of Bornean orangutan twins in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: Vigilance urged against community-associated MRSA

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:07 +0000

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (February 9) called on the public to stay vigilant against infection by community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium.

Hong Kong: LDAC briefed on Budget initiatives

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:06 +0000

At the meeting today (February 9), the Land and Development Advisory Committee (LDAC) was briefed on the 2012-13 Budget initiatives concerning the Development Bureau.

Hong Kong: HAD opens temporary cold shelters this evening (2)

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:04 +0000

In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 15 temporary shelters for people in need of refuge from the cold this evening.

European cars to get cheaper, Motown frets

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:03 +0000

The agreement seeks to lower import duty on European cars to 30% and then progressively bring it down to zero. Since manufacturers from other countries will continue to pay duties (about 60% for CKD [or completely knocked down imports] and over 100% for CBU [or completely built units] imports), they have strongly opposed any such move.

BPO arm of TCS crosses $1-bn mark

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:02 +0000

TCS is the first among the IT firms offering BPO services to have crossed the billion-dollar revenue mark, in just a span of seven years. Compared to pure-play BPO firms, its revenues from the BPO services ranks second only to Genpact, whose revenues stand at around $1.5 billion.

Jazz Singer Jerry Costanzo, Dan Block, Sax, Feinstein’s-NY, February 15

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:12 +0000

Jazz saxophonist, jazz music multi-instrumentalist Dan Block is a graduate of The Julliard School with a master’s degree in clarinet. He performs frequently with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra led by Vince Giordano. He has played in 30 Broadway shows and on countless film soundtracks, including “The Aviator,” “Toots” and “The Good Shepherd.” On the jazz music front, he has worked with Charles Mingus, Marty Grosz, Richard Wyands, Howard Alden and Joe Cohn, in addition to accompanying Carmen McCrae, Linda Ronstadt, Bobby Short and Michael Feinstein. The jazz saxophonist plays regular gigs with the David Berger Orchestra and has performed as a soloist with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. [url]http://danblockmusic.com/live/[/url]

Thunderbird Summit to Focus on Preparing Leaders for Global Roles

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:09 +0000

(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — The 2012 Developing Leaders For Global Roles Summit, an international platform for new thinking, ideas and best practices related to developing global leaders and increasing their management effectiveness in cross-cultural environments, will take place March 15 and 16 at the Najafi Global Mindset Institute at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona.

Experience the World’s Top Destinations for Senior Travel

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:06 +0000

“The interest in travel for 2012 has exceeded our expectations,” stated Jerre Fuqua, President of YMT Vacations. “In response, we compiled our most popular vacations into one comprehensive brochure to make it easier to navigate YMT’s world of travel.”

NSE: S Mobility Limited - Press Release

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:06 +0000

Company announcement on National Stock Exchange

Paralan Offers EKF Elektronik GmbH Product Line

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:06 +0000

Paralan now provides US customers with a wide range of modular computers and computer boards for industrial, networking and telecom applications.

NSE: Tata Steel Limited - Postal Ballot

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:05 +0000

Company announcement on National Stock Exchange