Advent Software says it promoted James Cox to CFO from principal accounting officerSeptember 9th, 2009 Advent promotes Cox to Chief Financial OfficerSAN FRANCISCO — Investment management software maker Advent Software Inc. said Wednesday it promoted James Cox to chief financial officer from principal accounting officer.
As with photos, Facebook plans to let users tag friends for easier searchingSeptember 10th, 2009 Facebook to let users tag friends in status postsNEW YORK — Facebook will soon let users "tag" their friends in their posts, similar to how they already can with photos. Product manager Andrew Huang said the status tags — coming over the next several weeks — are "all about engagement." He said Facebook wants to let users reference their real-world connections in their status posts.
Webby winners wittify the night with 5-word speeches at annual ceremonyJune 9th, 2009 Webby winners take awards with 5-word speeches
NEW YORK — Who needs Twitter's 140 characters? Five words were enough for the winners at the 13th annual Webby Awards ceremony, where Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, took the prize for breakout of the year. Sticking to the Webbys' tradition of acceptance speeches limited to just five words, he said: "Creativity is a renewable resource."
Also at Monday's ceremony, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane was honored for his Web series "Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy." Said MacFarlane: "What is this for again?"
Arianna Huffington, whose Huffington Post won for best political blog, said: "I didn't kill newspapers, OK?"
Jimmy Fallon, cited for using the Internet to flog his taking over NBC's "Late Night," said: "Thank God Conan got promoted."
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Scientists use computer science to crack mysterious Indus Valley scriptAugust 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of Indian and American researchers is using mathematics and computer science to try to piece together information about the still-unknown script of the Indus Valley civilization, which dates back to 4,000 years. The team, led by a University of Washington (UW) researcher, has used computers to extract patterns in ancient Indus symbols.
Ruby Hack to see who doesn't follow you back in TwitterMay 18th, 2009 One of the factors that makes Twitter so popular is its asynchronous nature. I'm sure this happens to most of you on Twitter, a lot of people you follow don't follow you on Twitter don't follow you back.
Ramco Systems releases 5.1 Aviation Suite September 9th, 2009 Kolkata, Sept 9 The latest suite, Series 5 M&E and MRO, is a group of software applications developed on the newest version of Ramco Virtual Works. Continuing with the strong presence in Aviation Maintenance and Enterprise Management, Ramco has simplified critical user interfaces by incorporating the latest standards in User Centric Design (UCD).
Maytas Infra loses second project in OrissaFebruary 2nd, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Maytas Infra - the infrastructure company floated by the promoter-family of scam-tainted Satyam Computer Services - has lost another project in Orissa. Hyderabad-based KVK Energy, which is setting up a Rs.50-billion (Rs.5,000-crore), 1,050 MW coal-fired power project in Cuttack district, Tuesday said Maytas was no longer its joint venture partner.
ISB dean Rao quits over Satyam fraudJanuary 7th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Mendu Rammohan Rao, dean of the prestigious International School of Business (ISB) here, Thursday resigned from his position in the wake of the financial fraud at Satyam Computers. He was a member of the Satyam board when the irregularities were committed.
Ashton Kutcher wins Twitter battle with CNN; Oprah Winfrey enters the frayApril 17th, 2009 Ashton Kutcher wins Twitter battle with CNNNEW YORK — For now, Ashton Kutcher is the king of Twitter. But there is a new challenger — Oprah.
British firm to provide technology services to Gujarat plantFebruary 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Britain-based IT and consulting firm Invensys Process Systems (IPS) Monday signed a deal with China's Shandong III Electric Power Construction Corp (SEPCO), which is setting up a 3,300-MW power plant in Gujarat, for providing software solutions. IPS will implement its Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) technology in SEPCO's plant, being built in Kutch district of Gujarat, a company statement said.
Travel brands and deals on Twitter: Who to followSeptember 21st, 2009 Travel brands and deals on Twitter: Who to followNEW YORK — What are you looking for when you follow a travel brand on Twitter? News? Deals? Exclusive offers? And which Twitter travel feeds are the most popular?
DealBase.com researched airlines, hotels and booking sites on Twitter and found that of the brands surveyed, JetBlue's Twitter feed had the most followers mid-September with 1.2 million. Of the Travel booking Web sites DealBase looked at, Travelocity had the most followers with nearly 25,000 and among hotels, Marriott had the most followers with more than 15,000.
Cricket and Tennis Line Calls to Improve with the new Blurry Image Technology!April 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Commentators, who examine disputed line calls and coaches studying how well golfers and table-tennis players control balls, often face confusion when they see pictures and video stills of fast moving balls that appear as blurry streaks. But, now a software, developed by scientists in Italy, could rid them of such confusion by determining a ball's path and spin from a single blurry image.
Now discounted designer clothes on a websiteJanuary 26th, 2009 LONDON - There is good news for shoppers hunting for a bargain. A new website outnet.com promises to stock designer labels at heavily reduced prices.
Now, buy followers on TwitterJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Not happy with your follower count on Twitter? Well, then here's your chance to boost your popularity on the micro-blogging site-a new service can now buy followers for you. The social networking site, popular with celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Lily Allen, allows users to post short updates about their thoughts or what they are doing.
Last woman eliminated from World Series of Poker main event as tourney winds down to final 9July 15th, 2009 Last woman eliminated from World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — The last woman left in the World Series of Poker main event was eliminated on Wednesday as players begin a final stretch to determine the tournament's final table. Leo Margets of Barcelona, Spain, was eliminated in 27th place on Wednesday when her ace-seven didn't improve against an opponent's ace-10.
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