Best Winter Games ever?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:00PMJames Pearce on why Vancouver was so special
Epic Brings NVIDIA 3D Vision Support to Unreal Engine 3Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:49AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/11/10) - GAME DEVELOPER'S CONFERENCE-- BOOTH #1702, SOUTH HALL - NVIDIA and Epic Games, Inc. today announced the addition of NVIDIA 3D Vision technology support to Unreal Engine 3. Today's announcement means that licensees of the world's most successful game engine will be able to take full advantage of integrated 3D Vision technology support and offer an ...
Oak Park & River Forest Community CalendarThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:31AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.
The lightbulb winsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:46AMFor the past few Social Studies classes, we've been discussing technological advances in transportation and communication, and how new inventions in general have made our lives easier.
Toshiba showcases its latest products ideal for the modern digital lifestyleWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:11AMDubai, UAE 10 th March 2010: Toshiba Computer Systems Division brings its latest laptop products for the modern digital lifestyle with its newly launched Toshiba mini netbook NB300 and Toshiba Qosmio F60.
From goggle to Google: TV meets the internetTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:07PMSo I'm back from holiday, and I need to catch up on a couple of weeks of American Idol. The older shows I found via file-sharing services and watched on the laptop last night; the most recent are safely stored in the cable television's digital video recorder, so I'll settle on the sofa for those tonight.
Putting TiVo Premiere in contextTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:28PMAfter all the hype, the TiVo Premiere was greeted by disappointment by many gadget fans. But is there more to the story?
Biz Break: From Cisco, Internet downloads at 'astonishing' speed?Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:47PMCisco says its new router system will make the Internet much, much faster. Computer industry pioneer Charles P. Thacker is the winner of this year's $250,000 Turing Award. Plus: Samsung and Panasonic roll out 3-D TVs; Microsoft redesigns MSN.
Sleeping in style in IrelandSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:29AMTourists love Ireland for many reasons, including Guinness, golf and the easygoing graciousness of the Irish people. I love the country for its accommodations. Historic townhouses, glamorous boutique hotels, country manors, ancient castles — Ireland is packed with distinctive places to stay.
RVs a home away from home you bring with youSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:40AMFlat-screen TVs, outdoor kitchens, sliding glass doors and fireplaces are amenities in nicer homes - and in some of the more than 70 campers at the Central Illinois Recreational Show this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center. Full-size motorhomes, campers and trailers from various recreational vehicle dealers surrounded ATV and auto dealership vendors, campground information booths and other ...
The Return Of SonyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:02PMWe love Sony. We really do. And we want them to get back in the game, because competition makes everyone better. Here’s how they do it. (more…)
The Return of Sony [We Miss Sony]Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:41PM# wemisssony We love Sony. We really do. And we want them to get back in the game, because competition makes everyone better. Here's how they do it. More »
Android on MIPS platform gains virtual emulatorFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:00AMMIPS Technologies announced the availability of new debug and development tools for its Android on MIPS development platform.
8 most talked about stories of the week (1-5 March)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:53AMA lot of stuff happens in the world of games every week - some of which you might have missed. Here's a quick round-up of what we considered to be the most talked about news stories of the past five days....
Night LifeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:03AMCOMEDY Joan Rivers : The legendary comic will be at The Paramount Theater at 8 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $39.50 to $69.50. At 23 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call 630-896-6666 or visit theparmountaurora.com.The Comedy Shrine: Shows include: "Laughtime Comedy Network for Women" at 8 p.m. Thursdays ($18); "Whose Line Is It Anyway," at 8 p.m. Fridays and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays ($23); "The Naughty Show ...
Guests at Omni Chicago Gain Online Access to Hotel ServicesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:31PMCHICAGO, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Using the Omni Chicago Hotel's new ORION system, guests can now utilize a variety of services - from ordering fresh made soup and salad to valet and housekeeping requests - with just a few clicks.
Guests at Omni Chicago Gain Online Access to Hotel ServicesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:59AMUsing the Omni Chicago Hotel's new ORION system, guests can now utilize a variety of services - from ordering fresh made soup and salad to valet and housekeeping requests - with just a few clicks. Â As the second stop for the luxury brand's continued rollout, the hotel has launched the service using their Wi-Fi connection blending technology and service to create a way for guests to ...
Ohio teacher in Chile OK after quakeTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:17AMSANTIAGO, Chile (MCT) - Ohio native Laura Bradshaw said she didn't realize at first that it was an earthquake. Later, she would acknowledge how lucky she and others around her were.
Norway's Incredibly Luxurious Halden Prison: $1 Million of Art and Flat-Screen TVs in Every CellTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:24AMA lesson for all the budding criminals out there: if you're going to commit a crime, do it in Norway, because the country is soon to open Halden Prison, possibly the world's most ridiculously posh prison. When it opens on April 1, Halden Prison will hold 252 inmates, making it the second-largest prison in Norway. It's a gorgeous, ultra-modern structure right near the Swedish border, comprised of ...
Museum exhibit showcases antique radios, TVsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:18AMTuesday March 2, 2010 Transcript Correspondent NORTH ADAMS -- There was an era when televisions were "warmed up" about as often as microwave meals are today. Before flat screens, remote controls and pay-for-play radio, came crystals, tubes, tuning dials, rabbit ears and bow-tie antennas. Donald Trimarchi’s and Eric Mazur’s new exhibit at the North Adams Museum of History
Snohomish center caters to baby-boom seniorsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:59PMThe Snohomish Senior Centers new director says she wants to keep the center relevant for new seniors while making sure current members interests are maintained.
Snohomish center caters to baby-boom seniorsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:59PMThe Snohomish Senior Center’s new director says she wants to keep the center relevant for new seniors while making sure current members’ interests are maintained.
W Hollywood guests feel the glitzMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:48PMThe rooms are pricey and amenities pricier, but the staff can make you feel like an A-list star. The rooms are pricey and amenities pricier, but the staff can make you feel like an A-list star.
Bold moves help in downsized homeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:53PMQ: We have recently downsized, and our new condo is great. But we're not sure how to combine spaces. We have boxes of books we don't want to part with, but no den. Any ideas?
The Landing lighthouse welcomes guestsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:49PMJust like The Landing's use of a lighthouse its logo, the flashing green open sign is a welcome sign to those who enter.
In Busan, seafood and see-worthy come to mindSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:15AMWhat’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit.
Show celebrates 100 years of RVingFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:24PMIn 1910, the very first car campers and camping trailers rolled out of America's factories, giving birth to a uniquely American pastime, RVing. These humble campers are a far cry from the sophisticated modern day RVs that will be on display at the 15th annual Atlantic City RV & Camping Show, sponsored by GEICO. The event will take place March 5-7, 2010, atthe Atlantic City Convention Center.
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: 2010 Playboy Jazz Festival Features New Artists and Jazz IconsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:55PM2010 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURES NEW ARTISTS AND JAZZ ICONS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH and 13TH AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL Headliners include Chick Corea, George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer and Los Van Van This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world renowned Playboy Clubs where many jazz greats got their start. In keeping with that legacy, the 32nd annual Playboy Jazz Festival will ...
UTMB hopes upgrades lure paying patientsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:45PMGALVESTON UTMB is doubling the size of its rooms In its quest to attract more patients with health insurance.
Announcer Martinez was instrumental in IWA, video worldWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe bid to establish a national wrestling promotion in the 1970s came about because Ron Martinez was a basketball junkie. In pre-ESPN days, TVS was the major TV syndicator of college hoops, and Martinez struck up a friendship with Eddie Einhorn, who ran the company and followed wrestling.
Act now, or you'll have e-waste mountain, UN tells IndiaWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:05AMBali, Feb 24 (IANS) India, China and other developing countries face 'the spectre of hazardous e-waste mountains' unless they step up action to collect and recycle e-waste, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned.
Modern TV is just bigger wastelandTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:33PMIn 1961, then-FCC Chairman Newton N. Minow famously said, "When television is good, nothing -- not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers -- nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse."
2010’s Top Business Gadgets and Technology TrendsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:15PMWe explore the year’s hottest gadgets for businesses and professional users, as well as the growing high-tech trends they champion.
Cleveland Airport Marriott Graduates from E4S Clevelands Sustainability Implementation (SI) ProgramTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:53PM[CLEVELAND – February 23, 2010] – Cleveland Airport Marriott was recently one of four organizations to graduate from the E4S Sustainability Implementation (SI) Program. As a result of this training, the Cleveland hotel has identified opportunities to save money while continuing to help the planet.
Herald ScotlandTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:00AMFor centuries it has produced world-leading scientists, from medical pioneers like Joseph Lister to television inventor John Logie Baird.
£2.4m appeal launched for women's hospitalTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:18AMYEOVIL District Hospital is planning to launch a £2.4m fundraising campaign to support a major planned investment in refurbishing the Women’s Hospital.
Dude, Here's Your RanchMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:00PMDude ranches today are more like resorts. To find an authentic cowboy experience, check out Hunewill Guest Ranch on the outskirts of Bridgeport.