Journalists schooled on election coverage Nov 29, 2008
Mr Tetteh announced that the Ghana International Press Centre with the permission from the Electoral Commission had entered into a venture with Sedeli e Content Enterprises to disseminate election results by SMS message to mobile phone users. The centre, he said, would also serve as a media resource centre and election relay and dissemination point. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ginkgo may be waste of money, memory Nov 20, 2008
Research suggests that leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard and rapini offer the greatest protection, probably because of their vitamin E content. (Vitamin E in foods is thought to protect brain cells from inflammation and free-radical damage. (Globe and Mail)
E-readers wow at fair, face tough competition Oct 20, 2008
Publishers and technology specialists at the fair said readers would have a choice of devices on which to read e-content, ranging from e-readers and PCs to digital watches. "Increasingly, you're going to simply download from the Internet to whichever device that's your preferred point for reading those books," said Alan Adler, chairman of the American Publishers' Association copyright committee. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Book fair seeks hope in Web's embrace Oct 15, 2008
Forty per cent of the 1,000 industry professionals from more than 30 countries who responded to the survey believed e-content would overtake traditional book sales by 2018 although one third of respondents predicted this would never happen. Mr. Coelho, author of The Alchemist and Eleven Minutes is the closest thing the publishing industry has to a pop star and a poster child for the promotional power of Internet piracy. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Govt to invite bids for rural Internet Oct 5, 2008
Until the e-content is of their interest to the rural audience, broadband connections will not excite rural masses, she said. In fact, during the discussion held on September 18, 2008, between DoT secretary and 13th finance commission team, it was estimated that Rs 10,000 crore would be spent on various activities in rural India, including broadband connectivity, support for rural wireless and phase two of shared infrastructure mobile services scheme among others. (India Times)
More planned for Apicta winners Jul 18, 2008
WSA is a biennial global initiative for selecting and promoting the best companies in e-content and creativity. It is held within the framework of the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society, and is officially supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, and the Global Alliance for ICT Development. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Lionsgate(R) and Comcast Entertainment Group Announce First Look Home Entertainment Distribution Deal for E!, Style and G4 Programming Jul 1, 2008
Style and G4 Programming. LOS ANGELES and SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Canada Newswire)
Capital Fulfillment Group Announces New EVP of Enterprise Solutions Jun 28, 2008
Peter's primary responsibility will be to introduce CFG's suite of e-content and product distribution solutions, and future offerings that include automated XBRL financial reporting and financial intermediary database profiling and segmentation. (Photo: ) Peter joins CFG after having held senior positions at prominent firms that include Alliance Capital Management, Citicorp Investment Services, ALAMO direct and ADP/Broadridge. (PR Newswire)
Spell-bound by e-books Jun 6, 2008
" The Kindle (as in the sparkling ignition of knowledge) was conceived with overtly bookish analogies, from its paperback size and "electronic paper" display to the librarian-monikered Whispernet (based on mobile-phone carrier Sprint's EVDO broadband service) used to beam content into the box. Like other dedicated e-reader devices, the Kindle focuses on optimizing text display (featuring adjustable font size) and managing contextual references, such as a built-in dictionary, live Wikipedia... (CNN -- International)
WCIT 2008: MDeC takes centre stage May 21, 2008
Mobile-content developer Bill Adam Associates Sdn Bhd, is showcasing its mobile map application called AZ Finder ... The movie, which is about two teenagers who have to solve the mystery of missing durians when they visit their kampung, received a RM1mil grant from the Governments e-content fund. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Wonder plant: Montana-grown camelina could solve more than energy problems Apr 14, 2008
The cold weather also seems to improve its vitamin E content, which is a big selling point in health markets. "The fact that it lives in a tough neighborhood benefits us," said Fritz said. (Missoulian, MT)
Amazon Offers HD-DVD Buyers a $50 Credit Apr 11, 2008
The offer can't be used to pay for special-order titles, e-books or downloadable e-content, wireless service plans, gift certificates, gift wrap, taxes, or shipping and handling. The maximum credit for consumers who may have purchased multiple units is $500 for 10 players. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Govt launches creative innovation centre Feb 19, 2008
The e-content grant, he said, was one initiative to help realise the Government's aim to make animation and creative content a striving industry as it was a lucrative industry with huge potential. The MSC Malaysia Creative Innovation Centre and Incubation Centre at the Kuala Lumpur Sentral will focus primarily on creative content development that included production of games, animation and post-production including visual effects. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Reality check: Media tell Hulk Hogan his wife wants divorce Nov 25, 2007
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Kiwanis Club wins joust over castle control Jul 20, 2007
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Photo: GotZapp(TM) Takes Popular Social Networking Sites Mobile May 1, 2007
Trivantis solutions are designed to dramatically diminish the technical barriers traditionally associated with e-content across a variety of digital mediums including the Internet, intranet, CD-ROM, and wireless. In 2004, Trivantis was named to Entrepreneur magazine's list of "Hot 100 Fastest Growing Companies in America.". (PR Newswire)
NKO's practice tests help Sailors improve scores Apr 20, 2007
"The practice tests are a part of the e-content services that have been purchased by the Navy General Library Program and are available at no cost to Sailors and other authorized NKO users," said Nellie Moffitt, Navy General Library Program (NGLP) director. "The online practice tests for ASVAB and CLEP will help Sailors identify their strengths and weaknesses, and focus their study time where they need it," said Moffitt. (The Dolphin, CT)
