IBM to launch software that works on Linux, Windows and Macintosh

Monday, February 12, 2007 On Sunday the representatives of International Business Machines Inc. said that the company will launch its new desktop software system for businesses. IBM’s new product is called “Open Client Offering”. The company hopes that its product will put Macintosh or Linux software on a more equal footing with Windows. The OpenRead More

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashes at Texas A&M, kills one, injures four

Sunday, January 18, 2009 A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed Monday (before 3:00 pm CST) after takeoff at Duncan Field at Campus of Texas A&M University, during a routine mission flight shuttling cadets from the university to Camp Swift. Two active-duty soldiers were killed in the crash, and four Army National GuardRead More

Lord Burns confirmed as new chairman of Channel 4

Thursday, November 5, 2009 Lord Terence Burns has been confirmed as the new chairman of British television channel Channel 4. Burns, who was the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury from 1991 to 1998, will take the position on January 24, 2010. He will replace the former chairman, Luke Johnson, who is now retiring. Luke wasRead More

Cricket: Australia vs India 3rd test – Day 1

Thursday, January 17, 2008 The third Test between Australia and India commenced on Wednesday at the WACA in Perth. India won the toss, and Indian captain Anil Kumble elected to bat. India quickly made a half century in nine overs. Shortly after, the first wicket fell with Virender Sehwag caught behind by Adam Gilchrist forRead More

Western Australian economy at crisis point say builders

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Western Australian Master Builders Association (MBA) yesterday demanded the Carpenter Government call an emergency cabinet meeting to avoid a “state of emergency” over the energy crisis gripping WA. A MBA spokesperson said that hundreds of workers have already been stood down, many without pay, and that the cost of building materialRead More

How the Army Corps of Engineers closed one New Orleans breach

Friday, September 9, 2005 New Orleans, Louisiana —After Category 4 storm Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, on the night before August 29, 2005, several flood control constructions failed. Much of the city flooded through the openings. One of these was the flood wall forming one side of the 17th Street Canal, near Lake Pontchartrain.Read More

Conservatory Air Conditioning

See More About: Air Conditioner Repairs Maitland Conservatory Air Conditioning by goaty So your new conservatory looks and feels fantastic? Complements the house, as well as the garden? This is great, but what about the heat? In the midday sun, conservatories and just like a giant greenhouse and it can become unbearably hot in them,Read More

New Jersey real estate investor charged with $2 million theft

Friday, March 20, 2009 The owner of a New Jersey real estate investment firm has been charged with using $2 million of his company’s money for construction at his home and other projects not related to work. Gary Klein, owner of the Asbury Park-based REI Group Inc., surrendered himself to police after a Monmouth CountyRead More