Eye infection cases reported in Europe
May 04, 2006 |
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Bausch & Lomb, based in Rochester, N.Y., reportedly has confirmed "a handful" of cases of eye infection in Europe among its ReNu contact lens solution users.
Michael Dell urges global IT expansion
May 04, 2006 |
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Dell founder Michael Dell Thursday called for a worldwide emphasis on expanding information technology as a means of advancing human progress.
Teachers plan summer research trips
May 04, 2006 |
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More than 200 U.S. teachers will take part in Earthwatch Institute expeditions this summer to share scientific research experiences with their students.
UK Grid helps fight avian flu
May 04, 2006 |
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During April, computers in the UK have been working overtime in the fight against avian flu. As part of an international collaboration, computers at eleven UK universities and research labs have put in one hundred thousand ...
What users really want from online public services
May 04, 2006 |
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The IST-sponsored eUSER project behind the survey gathered vital data from 10 European countries on a wide range of topics. This included access technologies, use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) equipment ...
In Brief: FCC tells broadband firms to pay tap costs
May 04, 2006 |
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The U.S. government is requiring broadband and VoIP providers to pay the costs of providing monitoring access to law-enforcement agencies.
In Brief: Cingular prepared for hurricane season
May 04, 2006 |
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Cingular Wireless said it is better prepared than ever for the upcoming hurricane season.
All-Weather Landing: New Radar To Help Aircraft Land in Low-Visibility Conditions
May 04, 2006 |
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Aircraft facing low-visibility conditions have traditionally been dependent on ground-based navigational aids to guide them to a safe landing. Even then, there were limits on the visibility conditions under ...
China has 40 pct of Parkinson's cases
May 04, 2006 |
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Of the world's 4 million patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease, nearly 1.7 million are in China, a survey by Chinese experts shows.
Possible seasonal shot seen for bird flu
May 04, 2006 |
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A seasonal flu shot against a possible bird flu pandemic is reported to be under consideration by U.S. public health officials at a Singapore conference.
In Brief: Sprint offers Spanish channel service
May 04, 2006 |
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Sprint debuted its first Spanish-language video and audio service for mobile phones in the United States Thursday.
In Brief: Nokia, ATI ally on mobile multimedia
May 04, 2006 |
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Nokia and ATI Technologies will work together to improve mobile multimedia service content.
Officials bemoan lack of livestock ID plan
May 04, 2006 |
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U.S. officials are bemoaning the lack of a national livestock identification plan, saying it is hindering investigations into disease outbreaks.
In Brief: Orange UK girds for broadband battles
May 04, 2006 |
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British wireless operator Orange UK plans to streamline its operations by, in part, trimming its payroll by up to 2,000 jobs.
NASA communications chief resigns
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May 04, 2006 |
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NASA officials say the agency's chief of strategic communications, Joe Davis, is leaving to take a position with a private sector public affairs firm.
