IntraSoft Technologies — IPO: AvoidSaturday, March 20, 2010 @ 1:53PMThe company faces stiff challenges in terms of scalability and ability to attract advertising revenues. Not unique enough to scale up ad revenues. — Investors can give the initial public offering of IntraSoft Technologies a miss, given the stiff challenges that the company faces in terms of scalability and ability to attract advertising revenues.
Sports Briefs for March 20, 2010Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 8:11AMOFSA registration The Osceola Family Sports Association will hold registration for its fall football and cheerleading teams for ages 4-14 today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Archie Gordon Park.
Blair Kerkhoff’s Bracket BuzzFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 11:13PMStar of the day Jordan Crawford started his career at Indiana and fled when Kelvin Sampson left the program in a mess. The Hoosiers’ loss was Xavier’s gain. Crawford is a third-year sophomore who scored 17 of his 28 points in the second half of the Musketeers’ victory over Minnesota.
Day 2: Friday falls flatFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:03PMThe second day of NCAA tournament action is second-rate after a terrific Thursday.
March 20 gala features sports memorabiliaFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 4:24PMMARLBORO — A charity gala will help to raise money for the upcoming Police Unity Tour. The Police Unity Tour is a four-day bicycle ride that begins in New Jersey and concludes in Washington, D.C., at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. read more
Wall or Turner? Ask LeBron, KobeFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:03PMKobe Bryant is among those who think Evan Turner could become a better NBA player than John Wall.
Yahoo! Sports NCAA Tournament twitterFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 1:03PMYahoo! Sports experts are covering all the tournament action and providing commentary and analysis throughout the...
Ten years in, Busch finding comfortFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 8:03AMKurt Busch still has the fiery personality, but experience has taught him how to make better decisions.
The Goldsmiths—Part CXXXIIIThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:28PMGoldman Sachs, AIG, JP Morgan Chase and the other big Cabal banks and financial institutions are paying huge million dollar bonuses to employees/team players. Recently, there has been much public outcry, uproar and dissatisfaction in the matter.
One of Us?Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:33PMToday, as spring break unofficially begins,the majority of Cornellians will find themselves in a common situation. As I drive home, with the thought of prelims, essays and Ithaca clouds out of my mind, I will look forward to a week of relaxing, catching up with family and wishing I had the cash to join some friends on a tropical island vacation. In consolation, I will spend the first night of ...
Weekly Digest Issue No. 507Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:40AMDo you know the way to San Jose? | When Irish apps are smiling | iPad off to a solid start | Trouble on the way for online news? | SXSW conference is eventful
Yahoo will buy Citizen Sports to add mobile featuresThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:15AMYahoo, owner of the second-most-used Internet search engine in the United States, agreed to buy Citizen Sports to add mobile and social-networking features to its sports site.
News In BriefThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:14AMregionYahoo to buy Citizen SportsYahoo, owner of the second-most-used Internet search engine in the United States, agreed to buy Citizen Sports to add mobile and social-networking features to its sports site.
Tim Tebow 2.0: What are they saying about his revamped throwing motion?Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:00AMTim Tebow worked out for NFL types and some 2,000 Gator fans yesterday at Pro Day in Gainesville. It was a wild atmosphere, with 100 NFL executives, coaches and scouts on the field watching. Hundreds more joined them on the field, from former players Doug Johnson, Terry Jackson and Willie Cohen to Urban Meyer to Charlie Strong to various hangers-on.
Ask the Times: Paycheck info, Mexican Coca-Cola and Bettendorf stoplightsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:39AMQ: I work for an Iowa employer that does not issue check stubswhen we get paid. Is that legal? Every time I need a copy of acheck stub, I have to ask the employer, and then they contact theiraccountant. It’s a hassle. Can something be done about this?
AOL plants Seed for Internet Age news operationWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 7:03AMAUSTIN, Texas: Faded Internet star AOL is reinventing itself as a digital age news operation with an army of freelance writers wielding online tools.
AOL plants Seed for Internet Age news operationWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:55AMFaded Internet star AOL is reinventing itself as a digital age news operation with an army of freelance writers wielding online tools.
Dot-com domain marks 25th anniversaryWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:20AMSAN FRANCISCO, USA: The dot-com domain, which helped launch some of the most pioneering and successful Internet companies, marked its 25th anniversary Monday.
Area BriefsTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:50PMCan’t wait for the weather to break? read more
March Madness: Coming to a Laptop Near YouTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:44PMMarch Madness is kicking off with its opening round game today, and CBS is getting ready to live stream all games online starting with the first round on Thursday.
K-State Prepped For NCAA Opener Versus N. TexasTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:57AMKansas State (26-7, 11-5 Big 12) was rewarded for its successful season on Sunday night, as the Wildcats earned their 24th appearance in the NCAA Tournament and their second in the last three seasons by receiving an at-large bid to the tournament.
Dot-com Domain Marks 25th AnniversaryTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 8:23AMThe dot-com domain, which helped launch some of the most pioneering and successful internet companies, marked its 25th anniversary Monday.
US-TECH SummaryTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:51AMChina warns Google to obey rules even if it pulls out
Brands tip off NCAA direct marketing campaignsMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:08AMIntel, CBS Sports and H&R Block are taking advantage of the NCAA tournament to interact with consumers through a mix of channels, including more mobile marketing than previous years.
Geo-social Networking Start-upZoomAtlas Reaches 22,000 Notes PostedMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:21AMBoston-based ZoomAtlas today announced that it logged 22,000 user notes posted as of March 14, 2010. Uniquely different from other geo-social networking sites focused on gaming or adding incremental information to existing mapping sites, ZoomAtlas is the geo-social networking site that combines the best of social networking with advanced mapping technology to reconnect users with friends and ...
Wait almost over, March Madness nearSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:08PMBy: Sam Elliott | The News Record Sam Antics Try to contain your excitement when I tell you this, but Selection Sunday is only four days away. Admit it, you’re drooling at the thought of filling out your March Madness bracket, making bold and researched predictions, sitting in front of your te...
Students participate in March Madness bracketsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 9:48PMBy: Joanna Zimmerman Basketball fans watched excitedly Sunday at Baton Rouge bars as the 64 teams that will compete in the NCAA Championship were announced. Students participate in the tournament by predicting the games’ results with public and private brackets. Some a...
Manny prays rosarySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:01PMDALLAS – At exactly 8 p.m. Friday night (Texas time), WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao fell to his knees beside his huge, elevated, four ...
Winners of the Image of the Year Ceremony announcedSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:41AMThe 7th Image of the Year Ceremony announced winners during the closing ceremony at the Iranian Artists Forum on Friday. The event was performed by cameraman Mahmud Kalari and photographer Seifollah Samadian. -MNA
Chamber members learn about the rapid changes in local newsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:17AMSPRING CITY — The press descended on Spring Hollow Golf Club Thursday morning, but not to snap photos of an area celebrity. The TriCounty Chamber of Commerce wanted the focus to be on the media for once.
Sports Briefs for March 13, 2010Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:27AMOHS Invitational The Osceola Invitational track meet at Osceola High begins today at 9 a.m. Twenty teams, including St. Cloud and Harmony, will compete.
Facebook Helps Social Start-Ups Gain UsersSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 4:32AMJENNA WORTHAM Facebook Connect can help nascent Web services recruit a healthy crowd of users in a hurry, and help the users find their friends on those sites.
Facebook Helps Social Start-Ups Gain UsersSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:31AMAUSTIN, Tex. -- The only thing more challenging than deciphering the names of all the social-minded Web sites battling for attention at the South by Southwest technology conference here -- Brizzly, Vicarious.ly, Stalqer, Quora and so forth -- would be the chore of signing up for each one individually.
AJ, Griz go nationwide togetherSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:42AMHey, guess what?Turns out the rest of the country loves Anthony Johnson and the Montana Grizzlies, too.
How to Win Your March Madness PoolFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:00PMMoneywatch.com: Sure-Fire Strategies to Outsmart Your Rivals and Claim Victory in the Office NCAA Brackets Pool
Professional Athletes Show Little Financial Restraint After RetirementFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:43PMWhere is all the money going? According to Yahoo Sports, close to 80 percent of NFL players and 60 percent of NBA players are filing for bankruptcy not long after they retire. But how? Of course, there are the lavish stories of Mike Tyson with Siberian tigers and Evander Holyfield and his 109-room mansion. But why are players spending millions of dollars like crazy? Rather than preach from my ...
Brands tip off direct campaignsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:38PMIntel, CBS Sports and H&R Block are taking advantage of the NCAA tournament to interact with consumers through a mix of channels, including more mobile marketing than previous years.
Surfing’s Next Generation Takes to the AirFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:38PMWith soaring tricks adapted from action sports like snowboarding, BMX freestyle and skateboarding, a new generation of surfers has pushed the sport into another realm.
Snaptu Attracts Investment From Sequoia CapitalFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:18PMMENLO PARK, CA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - Snaptu , a leading mobile application company, today announced it has secured funding from Sequoia Capital .
Take the Elmhurst Bracket ChallengeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:49PMTest your NCAA tournament bracket against Elmhurst "celebrities" like York boys basketball coach Al Biancalana and and former Arena Football League star Bob McMillen.
Tiger Woods reportedly hires Bush spin doctor (The Newsroom)Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe Newsroom - The New York Post reports Thursday that Tiger Woods has hired former George W. Bush adviser and spokesman Ari Fleischer to help him rehabilitate his public image. Woods, of course, has been bombarded with negative press attention in the wake of revelations that he cheated on his wife with multiple women, perhaps compulsively.
U-T columnists, writers honored by AP Sports EditorsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:58PMColumnists Nick Canepa and Tim Sullivan and staff writers Brent Schrotenboer and Mark Zeigler have been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors for their writing in 2009.
Oregon candidate pulls look-alike logoThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:11PMA Libertarian Senate candidate in Oregon has removed a campaign logo from his website after an ESPN blogger pointed out it bore a striking resemblance to the insignia of the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team.
Tiger Woods reportedly hires Bush spin doctorThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe New York Post reports Thursday that Tiger Woods has hired former George W. Bush adviser and spokesman Ari Fleischer to help him rehabilitate his public image. Woods, of course, has been bombarded with negative press attention in the wake of revelations that he cheated on his wife with multiple women, perhaps compulsively.