Information Technology
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Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame<Feb 09, 2013 6:13 am - NEW YORK — They frolic in empty boxes and stick their heads under faucet streams of water. They dance on tippy toes and fly through the air with Pop-Tarts. They play pia...
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U.S. government looking to hire 5,000 cyberwarriorsFeb 09, 2013 6:10 am - MONTEREY, Calif. — The reported call last week to quintuple the size of the U.S. Cyber Command — to about 5,000 hackers and other alpha-geek types — poses a daunting cha...
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Boeing warns that 787 deliveries could slipFeb 08, 2013 2:43 pm - Boeing acknowledged on Friday that it may not be able to deliver its 787 as fast as hoped. The company said it has told customers expecting the next 787 deliveries that...
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Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adaptersFeb 07, 2013 9:00 am - When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99...
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LanzaTech named to ‘Most Promising Companies’ listFeb 07, 2013 7:56 am - Forbes Magazine has ranked Roselle-based LanzaTech, a producer of low-carbon fuels and chemicals from gases, 48 in its annual list of the top 100 Most Promising privatel...
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Yelp reports wider-than-estimated loss on new-market spendingFeb 07, 2013 5:40 am - Yelp Inc., owner of a website that lets consumers review local businesses, reported a wider fourth- quarter loss than analysts estimated as it boosted spending on expans...
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Yahoo taps into Google’s ad network, expertiseFeb 07, 2013 5:39 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo is counting on rival Google to help accelerate its revenue growth. As part of a nonexclusive arrangement announced Wednesday, Yahoo’s website will ...
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United cuts 787 from February scheduleFeb 06, 2013 3:51 pm - CHICAGO — United Airlines is taking the troubled Boeing 787 out of its flying plans for the rest of this month. The airline says it has replaced its six 787s with other ...
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Cutbacks aside, U.S. still among best mail service in worldFeb 06, 2013 1:40 pm - In an attempt to cut $2 billion from its budget, the United States Postal Service will end Saturday delivery on Aug. 1. That means, for the first time ever, Americans wi...
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Dist. 220 considers promotion of child safety smartphone appFeb 05, 2013 9:30 am - A software developer with a personal connection to Barrington Unit District 220 is hoping a new smartphone app he's created will help protect students in the district fr...