Study: parents choose limited TV time
May 24, 2006 |
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A new study shows 83 percent of U.S. children watch TV or movies because parents need time to do other things.
Young U.S. adults may lack health coverage
May 24, 2006 |
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Young adults are reportedly the fastest growing group of uninsured people in the United States, with 13.7 million lacking health insurance coverage.
WHO not ruling out human bird flu jump
May 24, 2006 |
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The World Health Organization is not ruling out the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus jumped from human to human in a tightly knit Indonesian family.
In Brief: China Mobile to acquire Millicom
May 24, 2006 |
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China Mobile has reportedly struck a deal to acquire Millicom International, a leading provider of cellular service in underdeveloped world markets.
The Web: IPTV in 10 percent of homes soon?
May 24, 2006 |
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Major venture-capital investors -- like Daniel Rosen, who spoke at last week's "Future in Review" conference -- are now saying that Internet TV will be in 10 percent of homes in the next five years. The only barrier to entry, ...
In Brief: Britain looks to expand mobile broadband
May 24, 2006 |
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Britain's Office of Communication proposed to increase broadband wireless services by opening two more bandwidths for licensed use.
Many U.S. states not ready for pandemic
May 24, 2006 |
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Despite U.S. stockpiles of drugs and respirators, public health officials say many states are still not fully prepared to handle a flu pandemic.
Microsoft partners with NEC in patent deal
May 24, 2006 |
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Microsoft solidified its position as the world's biggest software manufacturer Wednesday as it announced a tie-up with Japanese computer giant NEC.
Intel invests more in overseas ventures
May 24, 2006 |
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Intel Capital reported that it has been investing more overseas than in U.S. markets.
