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Big Designers Find Satisfaction in Small Games Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:40PMMoving away from high-budget blockbusters to scaled-down treasures built by small teams proves enticing to veteran videogame developers. Part of the appeal: A nostalgic remembrance of the early days of game development.
UAHS hosts statewide governor's youth art show Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29PMFor the past four years, Upper Arlington High School has been host to what many art teachers consider to be one of the two primary high school art shows, the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition, commonly known among art students and teachers as the Governor's Show.
CLYMER: Council votes restrict off-street parking Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:55AMClymer residents can no longer park on their lawns for extended periods of time, as the borough council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass an ordinance requiring off-street parking to be restricted to gravel, pavement, concrete or brick areas.
How an NFL QB funds student’s education Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:49AMBy: Kelton Sears Living, breathing and succeeding, Jonathon Brown fights cystic fibrosis Jonathon Brown, originally from Memphis, Tenn., was born with the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. One of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases in the United States, cystic fibrosis causes thick, sticky mucus to collect in the lungs and the pa...
Congress failing in eyes of public Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:40AMWASHINGTON - Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.
Fallout in Europe over Air Force tanker contest Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:36AMThe Obama administration is hearing from concerned European Union officials this morning over the U.S. Air Force tanker contest.
Council sees planning plan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:25AMThe complete Orange Cove City Council got a look at what could be the future of Orange Cove at the Feb. 24 Council meeting. Steve Casteneda of PRM and Architect Hector Reyes presented ideas from the City of Orange Cove Environmental Justice Planning Project.
GDC: ThatGameCompany's Santiago, Hunicke Talk Exploratory Development Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:19AMGame development is one of the highest-pressure, most anxiety-inducing careers there is. An exploratory development process can be a solution, but only if it's managed with confidence and honesty, say ThatGameCompany's Kellee Santiago and Robin Hunicke. ThatGameCompany's process emphasizes exploration -- especially long prototyping periods that are highly flexible, and the pair shared personal ...
Q&A: Tim Gallant Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:04AMWhat's your title and responsibilities at QBP?
Harte-Hanks Mason Zimbler to "Unplan Your Business" -- New Business Thinking to Be Unveiled at South by Southwest ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:26AMAUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Mason Zimbler , a UK- and US-based interactive business-to-business technology marketing agency and part of the Harte-Hanks® ( NYSE : HHS ) group of companies, today announced the presentation of a new outlook on business planning at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive festival and conference in Austin, Texas, this Saturday, March 13 ...
Burke joins 'Dancing' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:25AMNEW YORK (AP) - Former ``Dancing With the Stars'' winner Brooke Burke will be Tom Bergeron's new partner when the series starts again March 22. She'll replace Samantha Harris as co-host. Bergeron made the announcement Monday on ABC's ``Good Morning America.''
Raleigh Businesswoman Named Chair of JPMA Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:15AMRALEIGH, NC - Brenda Berg, founder and CEO of juvenile products company Scandinavian Child, has accepted the Chairman position of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association’s (JPMA) Board of Directors.
New Asheville business licenses for February Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:15AM• Christina Marlene Reilly, 28 Georgetown Drive, Leicester, by Christina Marlene Reilly of Leicester. • Angels Tire Shop, 481 Deaverview Road, by Angel A Orellana.
5 Baddest UFC Fighters Strike Fear Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:13AMYou might think you're bad, but are you UFC bad? These five mixed-martial arts fighters reach the level of "wouldn't want to run into in them in a dark alley" bad.
Store will be a Whole (Foods) lot smaller Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:12AMBASALT, Colorado - Whole Foods Market intends to open a 25,000-square-foot grocery store in Basalt within the next 18 months, the top executive in the region said Monday. Will Paradise, Rocky Mountain region president, said Whole Foods signed the lease last week with Joseph Freed and Associates LLC (JFA) for the new store at the Willits Town Center development. An earlier deal for a 44,000 ...
PGA Tour Confidential: Honda Classic Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:10AMOur experts weigh in on Camilo's impressive win at the Honda Classic, Tiger's return, John Daly's show and the red-hot Champions Tour.
Solid Majority of Young Adults Concerned About Meeting Their Bills and Obligations, Harvard Poll Finds Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:05AM45% Rate Personal Financial Situation "Bad;" Republicans Energized for 2010 Midterm Elections
Amazon is Working on a Better Web Browser for Kindle Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:01AMAsk any Kindle owner about browsing the web on the device, and you’ll get the same answer: Well, you can do it, but… And then you’ll hear how abysmal the browsing experience really is. Having tried it myself, it made me want to whip out my iPhone and its Safari at each turn. Now, the folks at Webmonkey have noticed that Amazon has posted a job listing (the listing has been online for quite a ...
Pipe Stands feature self-contained, gasoline-powered design. Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:52AMDesigned to hold pipe in place, MegaMc® Pipe Stands include large 36-65 in. model that accommodates pipes up to 16,000 lb, and smaller 8-36 in. model that handles pipes up to 9,000 lb. Units offer 24 in. of lateral movement, as well as 34 in. of vertical adjustability. Rugged rollers with low-friction pillow block bearings facilitate pipe movement. Even with wide stable base, pipe stands can be ...
Which Jobs Are Safest In Tough Economy? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:50AMIn an uncertain economy, workers face uncertainty in their jobs. Of course, that depends on their chosen career path: Some jobs seem to be more recession-proof than others.
The Linux Desktop Will Have Its Day: Q&A With Canonical Founder Mark Shuttleworth Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:40AMCanonical founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth, developer of the Ubuntu open source operating system, announced in December that he was stepping aside to develop cloud product design and curry new partners. He named Chief Operating Officer Jane Silber to take his place as CEO. Several weeks ago, Silber announced the hiring of open source industry veteran Matt Asay to fill her old job as COO.
Renovation of Western Tech Center offers students real-world experiences Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:38AMChanging times are the catalyst behind the 50,000-square-foot, $36.7 million expansion of the Western Center for Technical Studies, which has seen tremendous progress since the groundbreaking one year ago.
Nonprofit hopes to turn former Bi-Lo into a community gem Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:35AMAn eyesore building near downtown Spartanburg will get a face-lift with funds from a federal stimulus grant.
Whippany's Iannaccone recognized by business magazine Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:28AMHANOVER TWP. - Saverio “Sal” Iannaccone of Whippany was recognized as the winner of the NJBIZ Nonprofit Innovation Award for Volunteer Excellence Feb. 9.
Two running for Brookline seat Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:23AMAge: 45. Address: 2 Carons Way, Brookline.
City moves forward on Memorial Bridge Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:16AMThough many residents and a few councilmembers said they’d like to see the Healdsburg Avenue Bridge saved Monday night, councilmembers still voted 5-0 in favor of initiating a $2.8 million agreement for a three-phased engineering design and environmental study to come to a final conclusion.
Blogs Last updated: February 27, 10:37 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:11AMAt the time of Phonak's dissolution, Andy Rihs stated that he 'no longer believed in clean cycling' and wouldn't return to the highest echelon of the sport.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:11AMWe had to wait our turn for serious seat time in the new Camaro SS. The wait was worth it though. My turn came recently during a week of dismal winter weather here in Michigan, limiting my fun with this mighty muscle car.
Google Go Captures Developers' Imaginations Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:42PMLess than four months after its unveiling at an early, experimental stage, Google Go looks promising to developers who say it offers significant improvements...
Bunning Criticized for Stand on Jobless Benefits Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:37PMKentucky Democrats are criticizing Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning for blocking an extension of unemployment benefits for workers who lost jobs in the economic recession.
Sony Bravia KDL-52NX800 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:26PMDespite a picture that won't wow sticklers, Sony's edge-lit LED-based NX800 sets a high bar for its beautiful design and well executed features.
Whirlpool employees prepare for life after layoffs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:19PMSome employees are taking advantage of programs offered by the plant and local universities.
Warden Named for Otter Creek Prison Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:08PMNashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corp. of America says in a news release that Randy Stovall has been appointed as warden of Otter Creek Correctional Center in Wheelwright, Kentucky.
Feds Investigate Faulty Mine Emergency Air Packs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:07PMA breathing device that coal miners count on to save their lives during fires and other accidents is being recalled because of a problem with the oxygen starter.
Toyota Woes Said to Lie in Cost Cuts, Growth Targets (Update2) Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:00PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Katsuaki Watanabe , Toyota Motor Corp. ’s former president, did something at his first meeting with U.S. investors out of character for a leader of Japan’s biggest carmaker: He boasted of what he’d accomplished.
Rosedale redevelopment plan approved; dispute between developer and business continues Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:50PMThe Unified Government's Board of Commissioners approved a redevelopment plan and agreement for the TIF project on 39th and Rainbow. The UG is partnering with Rainbow Real Estate Partners, LLC on a four-part project in the area. Two parts of it were approved last night. Once completed, an 89-room hotel will be built, with a 68-room apartment building and over 30,000 of square feet of commercial ...
Animals and autism Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:45PMTemple Grandin to speak at Sturbridge Village
Community briefs - Feb. 27 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:35PMAround the community
Toyota Recall Woes Said to Lie in Cost-Cutting, Growth Targets Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:57PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Katsuaki Watanabe , Toyota Motor Corp. ’s former president, did something at his first meeting with U.S. investors out of character for a leader of Japan’s biggest carmaker: He boasted of what he’d accomplished.
R.I. defense lawyer John Tramonti Jr. dies Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:50PMRespected by his peers, Tramonti defended some of the state's most notorious criminals
Rose-Hulman to honor Gov. Daniels at weekend celebration in Indianapolis Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:41PMGov. Mitch Daniels will receive the inaugural “Excellence in Innovation” Award at an event Saturday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. The award is being presented by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which is hosting the gala to celebrate the first decade of Rose-Hulman Ventures, a one-of-a-kind program that provides student interns with technical and professional experien
Police Smell Meth, Five Arrested Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:38PMTroopers say the smell of chemicals used to make meth was so strong, they had to force those inside the trailer out because they were afraid of an explosion.
Man Charged with Sexual Abuse, Incest Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:37PMKevin Gandee, from Elkview, was arraigned Thursday morning on charges of sexual abuse and incest.
Woman Steals Money, Gets No Jail Time Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:23PMA woman who stole thousands of dollars from Putnam County's Union Public District will not spend any time in jail.
Capital High Students Brings Technology to Fingertips Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:22PMI-CHS is now available for download in the iTunes Application Store.
Ebenezer's Dental Clinic Helping Patients Smile Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:07PMEbenezer's Dental Clinic in Huntington is looking for volunteers to help staff it's operation.
MU Faculty Push for Independent Review of Grade Change Issues Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:52PMMarshall University faculty members say they want a third party to review the policies and procedures they believe were broken during the grade change issue.
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iPhone 3.2 SDK hints at iPhone with video calls Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:12PMA discovery in the iPhone 3.2 developer kit suggests Apple is opening the door to video calls on its device. Icons in the Telephony UI framework would cover accepting or declining a video chat invitation; code references alternately make references to "iChat" and (in the video toolbox) "VideoChat." No apps are currently included that would support the feature....
Major Fuse Blows, Leaves Ironton Without Power and Phone Service Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:52AMThe city of Ironton is without power, and that's causing some problems for residents as well as emergency personnel.