Gran Turismo 4 Mar 23, 2005
Starting with the 1886 Mercedes Benz Patent Motor Wagon through the classic Ford Model T to the Lotus Elise and all the way up to Jay Leno's Tank Car, at first glance GT4 seems to have pretty much every car of consequence ever made. However, a closer look reveals the series' continuing deficiency in providing sports cars from major auto makers like Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Proton GEN.2 sales set to double to 60,000 units, says CEO Mar 22, 2005
Asked if Proton planned to develop a sports car, he said: We own Lotus. Lotus designs complex structure cars. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
AXS-One Joins StorageTek's TekAlliance Partner Program to Offer Total Solution for Compliance and Storage Mar 22, 2005
These include e-mails in a variety of formats -- including Lotus Notes, SunOne Messaging, Bloomberg Mail and Microsoft Exchange -- different Instant Message formats, images, voice and video, and ERP reports. With the fully integrated solution based on a single, scalable repository, users get a two-for-one solution: The ability to enhance operational efficiency by accessing, managing and viewing all records in their original format via a single interface, while proactively addressing requirements... (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Storage Devices)
John DeLorean
He fooled the world Mar 22, 2005
DeLorean didn't have that time, and persuaded the late Colin Chapman of Lotus to do it for him in two. Chapman, then at the height of his career when his cars dominated the Grand Prix circuit, only agreed after DeLorean offered him a large bribe: he would split with him the $16. (The Independent, UK)
High-level skills
Why every university should have its own Learjet Mar 22, 2005
Another partner is Lotus, which is as good a reason as any to have a shiny Exige sports car on campus. Delphi has a growing need for skilled diesel engine technicians - an area in which rapidly advancing technology is outstripping the abilities of the traditional vehicle maintenance workforce, according to senior lecturer Denis Marchant. (BBC News -- UK)
Verity to Report Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2005 Results on March 24, 2005 With Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Mar 22, 2005
Independent software vendors that integrate Verity include EMC Documentum, FileNet, Lotus, Oracle, Stellent and Tibco. Forward-Looking Statements. (Yahoo Finance -- Software & Programming)
MobilePro to Present at Micro-Cap Investors Summit Mar 19, 2005
March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MobilePro Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: - ) announced today that Chairman and CEO Jay Wright will present at the Wall Street Reporter's Micro-Cap Investors Summit sponsored by the Wall Street Reporter in New York City at the Lotus Club on March 24 at 11 a.m. EST.. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo Finance -- Communications Equipment)
Midnight Club 3 Mar 18, 2005
Lotus Blasts Off: The upper reaches of the Tuner class deliver extreme speeds, as seen as this pack of Lotus Elise racers fly through the streets of Atlanta, blurring the surroundings, sending sparks and shattered glass flying. Industrial Saleen: The Saleen is a superfast tuner, featuring top quality components geared for racing. (IGN PS2)
Beware of AOL's fine print Mar 16, 2005
On the corporate side, there are tools like Lotus Sametime, which are designed for enterprise use, too. I think in the weeks ahead you'll see outrage against AOL and either the company will change its terms or companies will quit using the tool. (DetNews.com)
Car season starts in style at Auto Show Mar 15, 2005
One of them, Lotus, the renowned English carmaker, still offers the ever-fresh Esprit, and its new Elise, a beautiful, small, high-performance convertible that reminds me of the Lotus Elan of the '60s. I was pleasantly surprised to find a number of 2005-model vehicles with a retail price of well under $20,000. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Business)
Avocent SonicAdmin Adds Lotus Notes/Domino Management From Mobile Devices Mar 15, 2005
0, IT professionals can now manage Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino servers ... "The addition of Lotus Notes and Domino support gives IT personnel running Lotus servers the power of being there, no matter where they are.". (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Peripherals)
Pininfarina
Italian stylefor the manyand the few Mar 15, 2005
Based on a Lotus Elise structure and with an interior conceived with fashion house Louis Vuitton, it would be the first car to establish Pininfarina as a marque in its own right. (Albeit, in a small way: just 75 would be handbuilt). (The Independent, UK)
E-Business Integration: It Ain't Over Yet Mar 15, 2005
" Their example and their model give us all something to strive for. The customers get convenience and simplicity. The companies get higher sales and greater returns on existing assets. If retail and bookselling seem too far removed from your industry, forget the industry and concentrate on the essential business function. Sometimes the possibilities are so obvious they are easy to overlook. For example: How about putting kiosks in the reception area of your headquarters and all your plants so... (Datamation)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Miracle of evolution is better than a £180,000 Ferrari Mar 13, 2005
A Lotus Elise might be more agile, but you sit too low and there's not enough grunt to really scare the horses. But from a standing start the Evo slingshots to over 60mph in 4. (The Independent, UK)
Crown Princess to Debut Line's First Roundtrip Caribbean Sailings From New York Mar 11, 2005
The ship will also feature the many hallmark features that define the Princess experience, including the dramatic Movies Under the Stars poolside movie screen, multiple dining and entertainment options, Personal Choice Dining featuring traditional or Anytime seating, a two-story Lotus Spa with fitness center, an extensive children and teen's center, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies. Crown Princess sailings will be open for booking on April 1, 2005. (Yahoo Finance -- Recreational Activities)
Stocks Mixed Amid Lower Oil, Intel Worries Mar 11, 2005
Groove founder Ray Ozzie, one of the creators of Lotus Notes in the 1980s, will become Microsoft's chief technical officer, reporting to chairman Bill Gates. Microsoft rose 4 cents to $25. (Fox News)
Check out the reaction from our readers Mar 11, 2005
Doublespace was copied from DriveSpace, Word came from every other word processor under the sun, Excel was from Lotus 123. If you don't want to hear about unfair competition then I won't say a word, but governments around the world haven't been bringing cases against Microsoft just to pass their time, and they haven't been winning them for no reason either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Achievement way of life for Dr. Rimsza Mar 10, 2005
Rimsza owns a red 1965 Jaguar XKE, a British racing green Lotus Elan and a blue Mini Cooper. And leisure time might find Rimsza hiking in the Blue Mountains, mountain biking or skiing. (AZCentral -- Business)
More of this story Mar 9, 2005
Whether they are singing and clapping in step to Negro spirituals, chanting and drumming the Buddhist Lotus Mantra, or calling out words of encouragement to those who are tired, these marchers plan to arrive in Montgomery as one. "Somebody marched for me, and I got to march for somebody else," said Shirley Gavin Floyd, the Business Manager of the Birmingham based Civil Rights Activist Committee. (Selma Times Journal, AL)
XMPie Receives `Optimized For Freeflow' Designation from Xerox Mar 9, 2005
Media Contacts: Lotus Public Relations Chris Capra, chris. capra@lotus-pr. (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
WebEx to Enable Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 to Deliver MediaTone Powered Web Meeting Application Services Mar 9, 2005
WebEx currently enables integrated access to WebEx meetings from a variety of applications and instant messaging clients including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Windows Messenger and the popular AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). The standards-based APIs of the WebEx MediaTone platform also enable easy integration of the WebEx suite of customer interaction applications into any enterprise solution. (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Services)
Proton planning three new models this year, says CEO Mar 8, 2005
One will be a sports car faster than the Lotus, he said at the Malaysian Media Congress in Kuala Lumpur yesterday ... He said the brand had become global and the company had proven its ability to produce high-tech cars such as the Lotus. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Did designer blast Nicole Kidmans figure? Mar 4, 2005
Naomi Campbells rep is faxing and emailing around a copy of an apology that some partners at the Lotus sent her after one of them called her a drama queen and said that she always demanded the best table, even when another celeb had it ... Is Campbell mad at the Lotus, The Scoop asked. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
NBC: Amid scarcity, Cubans innovate Mar 4, 2005
One night, my teenage daughter and her friend were primping to go out when I found them rifling through a cardboard box stuffed with Chinese Twin Lotus condoms. My heart stopping, my daughter pulled out a pair of scissors and began cutting them into strips. (MSNBC -- International)
When egos crash: Inter-team rivalry to provide gripping Formula One sideshow Mar 3, 2005
Jim Clark and Graham Hill Lotus, 1967-68 Scottish superstar, British bulldog, deep-rooted friendship. Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson Lotus, 1973 Friends on the surface, deep-running tensions beneath ... Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson Lotus, 1978 Andretti the champion, ill-fated Peterson the swift prodigal son. (The Independent, UK -- Sport)
Kuju Wireless Launches Lotus Challenge(TM) Multiplayer for Mobile Using Terraplay's Industry Leading Network Technology Mar 3, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 3, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Kuju Wireless has launched a mobile multiplayer version of their well known racing game -- Lotus Challenge(TM). Kuju Wireless Publishing Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Kuju Entertainment PLC (AIM: KUJ), one of Europe's leading games developers today launched a multiplayer mobile version of Lotus Challenge(TM), famous from its previous success on Xbox(R) and PlayStation(R)2 ... Lotus Challenge multiplayer allows players to compete head-to-head... (Primezone Releases)
Thai Newspaper Highlights - March 3, 2005 Mar 3, 2005
- CP Seven-Eleven, operator of Thailands largest convenience-store chain, announced yesterday that it would list subsidiary Shanghai Lotus Supercentre on foreign stock markets. ASIA PULSE. (Asia Pulse)
class-action lawsuits Feb 22, 2005
announced that it will start using lethal injection to execute prisoners instead of shooting them with a machine gun while they hold a stick of incense and a lotus blossom. Agence France-Presse. (Harper's Magazine)
Profile: Mark Thatcher Feb 18, 2005
The 1980s also saw him move to the US to follow up his interests in the motoring industry, including representing David Wickins of the Lotus car company and British Car Auctions for an annual salary of 45,000. It was here that he met and married Texan heiress Diane Bergdorf in 1987 with whom he had a son and a daughter. (BBC News -- Africa)
Fishing big as ever as pollution lingers Feb 17, 2005
In an area such as Downriver, where visitors come to fish, watch bald eagles nest, kayak on the Detroit River and get a glimpse of the American lotus in bloom, continuing the reclamation of the river can only bode well for those who live here, he added. To learn more about the Downriver Walleye Federation, visit. (The News-Herald)
Cool high-tech cars Feb 17, 2005
LotusThe Lotus Elise belongs on a list of high-tech cars for at least one reason: it somehow starts with a four-cylinder Toyota motor and ends up as, for all intents and purposes, a racecar. By Dan LienertUpdated: 7:33 p.m. ET Feb. 16, 2005. (MSNBC -- Business)
A slippery bit of research Feb 16, 2005
For inspiration, Bhushan considered the lotus leaf, which is well known for its ability to shed water ... But it may also be possible to use the counterintuitive lesson of the lotus leaf to create window glass that repels water so efficiently that it cleans itself ... As one starting point, Bhushan and other researchers at the university, including Michael Nosonovsky, began examining several samples of lotus leaves. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Intellisync Joins Industry Leaders in Forum Nokia PRO Feb 15, 2005
The product also supports groupware and backend databases such as Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Oracle, Sybase, DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server. Mobile Suite provides a comprehensive platform that is designed to meet virtually all corporate mobile infrastructure needs. (Yahoo Finance -- Software & Programming)
The Complete Guide To: Agra Feb 12, 2005
Close to, the detail of its jewelled inlay work is astounding: each of the small lotus flowers decorating the inner chamber of the tomb is made up of around 350 stones. It is to protect the marble and the exquisite artistry that motorised traffic is banned from the complex surrounding the Taj. (The Independent, UK -- Travel)
Thrill ride: Boxster provides Porsche performance at lower price Feb 12, 2005
No Mercedes, no Lotus, no Bentley drew as many stares as the tested Boxster S. Paint a number of the sleek, low-riding droptop, and most would figure it for purpose-built racer. Naturally, there are some drawbacks to this styling. (Sacramento Bee -- Business)
Dr Mahathir: Proton has to raise output Feb 12, 2005
Lotus (the British carmaker that it bought) and Augusta could also help Proton develop its own technological capabilities, he added. As for expanding its market, Proton's venture in Indonesia would help the company to grow its market regionally, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fashion Diary Feb 11, 2005
A white, red and black lotus print heavy silk twill skirt with a tiny black chiffon evening tank (bare in the back) is lovely, as are all the evening gowns: some with flowing back panels or trains, others with beaded bodices, along with a few beautiful two-tone pink and raspberry gowns. Then I notice a very odd thing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A Lost PDA puts Your Data in Danger Feb 10, 2005
Considering a move from Lotus Notes/Domino. Learn why the Microsoft Communications and Collaboration platform is a great alternative to Lotus Notes/Domino. (Datamation)
The best- and worst-selling cars by company Feb 10, 2005
Other companies left off the list were those that sell only one nameplate, such as Lotus and BMW's Mini subsidiary. Excluding dead or dying model lines led to some interesting results. (MSNBC -- Business)
Microsoft Buying Software Maker Sybari Feb 9, 2005
Sybari specialized in creating security software for Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes, used to direct e-mail traffic between users and the Internet. In January, Microsoft began offering free downloads of a trial anti-spyware software, which blocks programs that generate unwanted pop-up ads and secretly record a computer user's activities. (Yahoo Finance -- Software & Programming)
The Butterflies are Laughing Feb 5, 2005
He is sitting there, a Pharaonic scribe, wrists resting on his knees, palms lotus flowers, but upturned. His gifted painter's fingers are quenched in blood. (Suite101.com)
Man, girlfriend and mother step forward as winners Feb 4, 2005
They will also get to visit the Lotus manufacturing and design facility, and its production line as well as test-drive a Lotus Elise at the facility if conditions permit. Kong and Chock got involved with the competition after Tan won Round 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Concert and movie listings Feb 4, 2005
9 p.m. Dead to Fall, The End, Swarm of the Lotus and Strong Intention will perform at the Ottobar. For more info visit http://www. (The Johns Hopkins News-Letter, MD)
PROFILE: Marc Lieberman Feb 4, 2005
" He also took up calligraphy, something he still pursues. "It's one of the few things I learned in my psychedelic haze," he said. After college, Lieberman moved to Israel, married an Israeli woman and had a son who's now 25. He got his medical training at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and arrived in San Francisco for specialty training in glaucoma in 1980. He met his second wife in a yoga class. She introduced him to meditation, which led to Buddhism. In 1989, after a mutual friend said... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shell Named Official Petroleum Products and C-Store Sponsor of the 2005 Chicago Auto Show Feb 3, 2005
Shell's sponsorship of the Exotic Car exhibit will provide local consumers with the opportunity to see legendary car models such as Lamborghini, Lotus, Panoz and a replica of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari Challenge racecar, which will be at the show for a limited time. Chicago-area Shell retailers also are getting involved by offering two specially-priced passes to the Chicago Auto Show to consumers who make a minimum $10 gasoline purchase at over 211 local participating Shell stations. (Yahoo Finance -- Oil & Gas - Integrated)
Super Bowl City Jacksonville Scores With Verity and Xerox Document and Workflow Automation Solutions Feb 2, 2005
Customers include American Express, AT&T, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, Cardinal Health, Cisco Systems, EMC Documentum, Dow Jones, Financial Times, Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot, Lotus, Kaiser Permanente, META Group, SAP, Siemens, the State of California, Stellent, Sybase and the U.S. Departments of Energy and Justice. The statements in this press release regarding the benefits that the City of Jacksonville can realize from Verity LiquidOffice are subject to risks and... (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
Mid-life excess
Rocketing demand for 'boys' toys' is rejuvenating several industries Feb 2, 2005
Over at Stuff magazine, the glossy lads' mag devoted to the joys of "everything with a battery or plug", the managing editor, Adam Vaughan, said: "The older reader is a very significant part of our readership. They have more disposable income than twentysomethings, who are more likely to just lust after the latest gadget they cannot afford. The older consumer knows what they want - whether it's the latest hi-fi or plasma screen or mobile - and can go out and buy it.'' THE GUITARIST Like Tony... (The Independent, UK)
Your Next Move: Planning Intranet Upgrades Jan 31, 2005
Learn why the Microsoft Communications and Collaboration platform is a great alternative to Lotus Notes/Domino. Get the tools and knowledge to create Microsoft technology-based e-business solutions that meet your customers' requirements. (IntranetJournal)
Good marks on relaxing for health Jan 31, 2005
The "yogic fliers" who sit in the lotus position and begin to hop around on foam cushions once they've reached a higher mental state always looked pretty suspicious to me, but this is a bit different. If calming the mind in order to heal the body can be achieved through meditation instead of medication, I say go for it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Bumpy' Glass Could Lead To Self-cleaning Windows, Slick Micromachines Jan 29, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State University engineers are designing super-slick, water-repellent surfaces that mimic the texture of lotus leaves. Scanning electron micrograph image of the surface of a lotus leaf ... The species of lotus shown here is Nelumba nucifera. (Science Daily)
Microsoft Extends Anti-Piracy Program Jan 28, 2005
Learn why the Microsoft Communications and Collaboration platform is a great alternative to Lotus Notes/Domino. Compare the two and get the tools, concepts, and strategies for migration or coexistence at the. (Datamation)
Mister Softee: Noise code nothing to grin about Jan 27, 2005
David Rabin, the owner of the Manhattan hot spot Lotus and president of the New York Nightlife Association, said he objected to the idea that Environmental Protection or an officer could write a ticket for noise violations without using a decibel meter. "In the real world, the current code is a joke and this is worse," Rabin said. (Google News -- US)
Mike's no Mr. Softee on nightclub noise Jan 27, 2005
David Rabin, co-owner of Lotus, a club in the Meatpacking District, and president of the New York Nightlife Association, said the new noise standards unfairly focus on clubs and bars rather than the problem New Yorkers most complain about - their neighbors. "We're an easy target and a politically correct target," Rabin said. (Google News -- US)
TODAY'S FG ENTRIES Jan 26, 2005
4 Lotus Land (Melancon-Frostad) 122 5-1 ... Lotus Land, who hasn't raced since 2003, has been training well. (Nola.com -- Sports)
From basket case to beauty Jan 25, 2005
As a regular vintage car racer and proud owner of a 1956 Lotus 11, Jeff got bit by the bug in the mid-1980s. He and his father had gone to a vintage racing weekend in middle Ohio where Jeff saw it -- a white TR3. (Bowling Green State University -- BG News, OH)
Ease Winter Days And Nights Jan 24, 2005
Te Tao Bathtub Tea in Lotus Tea; available at chain, drug, and mass market retail outlets. Price: $5. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Meditation quiets the mind and calms the body. But doing it takes patience and practice. Jan 23, 2005
" Beginner meditators, whether on campus or elsewhere, can find plenty of resources in the Fredericksburg area. Fields leads meditation sessions a couple of Friday nights a month at her Healing Arts Center. In Caroline County, there's the Sawan Kirpal Meditation Center, where Ham went as she grew up. On Thursday evenings, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg hosts a mindfulness meditation group. Surely other groups exist elsewhere. Get comfortable Classes aren't necessary to... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
You Can Get Anything at the Mall Jan 20, 2005
I inhale all the sweet aromas--"Ocean Mist" (lotus blossom, black currant, aquatic flower); "Chillin'" (eucalyptus); "Timber" (balsam fir needle); "Serenity" (lavender, balsam fir needle); "Strawberry Fields" (strawberry extract); "The Grove" (mandarin orange); "Pi;a Colada" (pineapple and coconut), and "Appletini" (green apple). I fiddle with the tiny switches that control the bubbling scents, and listen to Renee, who says, "I think we've all been holding our breath since 9/11," and talks about... (City Pages)
TIM Introduces BlackBerry in Brazil Jan 19, 2005
For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) software tightly integrates with Microsoft Exchange or IBM Lotus Domino to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to email and calendar and provides a robust platform for wireless enterprise applications. "BlackBerry is already used by more than two million subscribers worldwide and we are pleased to extend the availability of BlackBerry to mobile customers in Brazil for the first time," said Don Morrison, Chief Operating Officer... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The Forza Fleet : Pick your ride: Microsoft unveils the official list ... Jan 18, 2005
8 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale EVO 2002 Lexus SC430 2003 Lexus IS300 2002 Lotus Elise 111S 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint 2005 Lotus Exige 2005 Lotus Elise 1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 1. 8i Sport 2004 Mazda RX-8 2003 Mazda Protege MAZDASPEED 2004 Mazda 3 Sport 1995 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 2000 Mazda MX-5 MAZDASPEED 2004 Mazda RX-8 MAZDASPEED 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R 1995 Mazda AB FlugRX-7 1995 Mazda INGS RX-7 1954 Mercedes... (IGN Xbox)
Blog: KFC takes China Jan 18, 2005
In place of coleslaw - not a popular item in China, apparently - KFC outlets offer bamboo shoots or lotus root. E-mail Mathew Ingram at. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Demand for KFC Soaring in China Jan 18, 2005
(AP) -- China's relentless appetite for the colonel's chicken has KFC on a building boom in the world's most populous country, with 1,200 locations, soaring profits and a menu that mixes in bamboo shoots and lotus roots ... In spring, it's bamboo shoots; in summer, lotus roots are on the menu. (Yahoo Finance -- Restaurants)
Schussing through the sites of Telluride Jan 14, 2005
6:30 P.M. Grub and grog: While the tourists watch the alpenglow electrify the surrounding 13,000-foot peaks from Allred's (top of the gondola; 728-7474), follow the locals to the cozy and hip Honga's Lotus Petal (133 South Oak St.; 728-5134) for pan-Asian cuisine. Don't miss the Caterpillar roll, avocado and eel topped with crunchy flying-fish roe. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
