Diabetes may cut male fertility Aug 7, 2008
" He added that men should visit their GP if they have concerns. Matt Hunt, science information manager at Diabetes UK, said although the study was small the findings were somewhat alarming. "This is the first research to suggest DNA damage maybe occurring at a cellular level and that is cause for great concern. We would welcome further investigation. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Gameloft and Universal Pictures Ink Licensing Agreement and Rev Up for Official Mobile Game of Death Race Aug 7, 2008
Universal Pictures' Upcoming Action-Thriller Goes High Octane on Cellular Phones. NEW YORK, August 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The drivers are chosen, the weapons are loaded and the Death Race is on. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Suspected cholera outbreak in Philippines kills 21 Aug 6, 2008
The municipal health officer, who was visiting the affected villages, could not be reached by cellular phone. The area is so remote that it takes five hours by car to reach Palimbang from General Santos City, the nearest medical center 100 miles away, plus another four-hour hike to get to the villages, Torres said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Saturday's Highway 11 Accidents Aug 4, 2008
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Chinese making a great leap forward Aug 4, 2008
The world's workshop, it is the leading manufacturer of everything from computers, cellular phones and household appliances to textiles and clothing. Each year, it creates more jobs than the total number of people employed in Australia. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ottawa sends own message on new cellphone fees Aug 2, 2008
The federal industry minister has stopped just short of threatening cellular companies over plans to charge for every incoming text message, pointedly noting other countries regulate such fees ... "We don't have a heavy regulatory burden on the cellular industry. That's something that we have tried to maintain in Canada. At the end of the day, consumers do need to be protected," said Prentice, who was in Lvy, Que ... Yesterday, he said one option is for the cellular companies to have rate... (Toronto Star)
Thieves Cutting Phone Lines Jul 31, 2008
Tory Tipp with TNT Security Services says you also need to check to make sure you really do have what's called a cellular back up system on your home or business security alarm. Tipp says, "there are some that totally surprised to know that the alarm that they have in their home will not call anybody if the phone line is cut. It's very much a consumer awareness.". (FOX23.com, OK)
Internet television debuts in PBC Jul 29, 2008
Cellular phone service can also be bundled with those packages ... It had offered a cellular service called Pivot in a handful of markets, but discontinued selling it earlier this year. (The Palm Beach Post)
Malls are meeting places, and trouble tags along Jul 29, 2008
Big groups of teens tend to congregate at Triangle Town Center on Saturdays, said Jay An, who operates two kiosks in the mall, Cellular and iPod. It's a regular weekend occurrence for kids to scuffle with each other or security guards. (News & Observer)
Read Indepth Article Jul 27, 2008
A cellular glow replaces Georges de La Tour's candlelight in Witz's Melissa and supplants 18th century piety with a subtle 21st century anxiety. The solarized light of Eric Whites Divorce Island woman seems to be obliterating her as if the sun has just exploded. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Cancer center offers cell phone guidelines Jul 25, 2008
Another long-simmering controversy has been the possibility of radiation damage to people from their cellular telephones. Though correlations of brain tumors among cell phone users have been observed, various studies of the topic have achieved wildly differing results, from definite connections to none at all. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks Jul 24, 2008
A 2008 University of Utah analysis looked at nine studies _ including some Herberman cites _ with thousands of brain tumor patients and concludes "we found no overall increased risk of brain tumors among cellular phone users. The potential elevated risk of brain tumors after long-term cellular phone use awaits confirmation by future studies.". Studies last year in France and Norway concluded the same thing. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Richard to make big league debut Jul 23, 2008
" Richard earned this opportunity by winning all six of his starts for Triple-A Charlotte, posting a 2.37 ERA in the process. Richard also struck out 82 and walked 20 over 121 2/3 innings this season between stops with the Knights and Double-A Birmingham. Pitching after Mark Buehrle might give the Texas hitters an advantage, with the two starters featuring similar styles. It's not a concern for Richard. Nor is pitching in front of 30,000-plus at U.S. Cellular Field. After all, Richard played... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
French papers join to sell digital reader Jul 20, 2008
The articles resemble the print versions, for instance, but instead of appearing once a day on the newsstand, they are downloaded and updated automatically, over the cellular network. The advertisements, meanwhile, resemble print display ads but have some of the interactive qualities of online ads, allowing readers to click on them for more information about a product being advertised. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Apple's Novelty Shop Jul 18, 2008
Play around with Apple's App store and one thing is clear: So far it's mostly about playing around. Of the roughly 800 applications available on the App Store Wednesday afternoon 22% are categorized as "games," and another 27% as "entertainment" (translation: more games). (Forbes -- Technology)
Review: iPhone 3G lives up to the hype Jul 16, 2008
If you're a current iPhone owner and you're yearning for a faster cellular network, then you should take the plunge ... Naturally, the satellite connection dropped out as we entered buildings but it switched automatically to find the closest cellular phone tower or hot spot ... Battery life: Apple rates the iPhone 3G's battery at 5 hours of talk time over 3G and 10 hours over AT&T's standard cellular network; 6 hours of Internet time on Wi-Fi, or 5 hours over 3G; 7 hours of video playback; 24... (CNN -- Tech)
EA Unveils New Games, New Relationships and New Online Experiences at E3 Jul 15, 2008
EA's 2008 lineup is our best ever," said EA CEO John Riccitiello. Our franchises are the most innovative theyve ever been and we announced the largest slate of brand new intellectual properties in our companys history.SimAnimalsThe Sims Label revealed the first details for its all-new franchise and original intellectual property SimAnimals, and established a whole new category of wild animal games. Made exclusively for the Wii and the Nintendo DS, SimAnimals will be available... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bringing Bangladesh into the Internet age Jul 13, 2008
The Bangladeshi service is based on a cellular phone technology called W-CDMA, or Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. The technology allows a broadband link to be achieved up to 15 kilometers, or about 9 miles, from a base station, Shaheed said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Apple's latest opens a developers' playground Jul 13, 2008
Palm, for example, says that it has 30,000 active software developers, and Microsoft said last month that it had more than 18,000 applications available for its Windows Mobile operating system, which is available from 160 cellular carriers around the world. Still, Jobs is catching up quickly, and none of his rivals are dismissing him. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Pakistani criminals, Taliban find easy cash in kidnapping Political fights... Jul 13, 2008
But many police officials say the rise in abductions is mainly because of the difficulty in investigating kidnappings in Taliban-controlled areas, the kidnappers' increasing use of cellular phones to tip off safe houses when police close in, and the lack of cooperation from families who fear putting their loved one in danger if they collaborate with authorities. But Malik Naveed, the provincial police chief for Northwest Frontier Province, is hopeful police will find Sattar and other hostages... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
New Logic: The Attraction Of Magnetic Computation Jul 13, 2008
13, 1999) A functioning logic gate -- the most basic element of digital computers -- that is based on a transistorless approach to computing called quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is reported by University. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Review: The iPhone 3G is a nice upgrade Jul 13, 2008
It can exploit AT&T's third-generation cellular network, which brings you Web pages in less than half the time it took on the old iPhone. As a handy bonus, 3G means that you can talk on the iPhone and surf the Internet simultaneously, which you could not do before. (International Herald Tribune)
The man with a plan for your plan Jul 13, 2008
That confusion is what drove Jamie Chadwick to start Save Cell Communications, a Toronto-based company that examines cellphone bills in an effort to make sure consumers aren't paying more for cellular service than they should be. He calls it "cellular optimization." ... "A lot of people are really unhappy with their cellular phone providers and feel like they're getting hosed on how much they're spending each month and that they're not getting the right advice," he said. (Globe and Mail)
STORY: Apple's new iPhone 3G: Still not perfect, but really close Jul 13, 2008
Programs under 10 MB can be downloaded directly to the iPhone through the 3G cellular network or Wi-Fi. Larger programs require Wi-Fi or make you sync up through iTunes on a computer. (USA Today -- Money)
Second attack at S.F. intersection in 2 days ends in death Jul 13, 2008
One local merchant in a cellular phone store said he had heard a single loud gunshot. Neighborhood residents who happened by the scene gathered in knots and voiced dismay at the spate of violence. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Canadians to iPhone: No thanks! Jul 13, 2008
Let's not forget what our neighbors to the north have to pay for basic cellular coverage ... "The plans offered by our big three operators Rogers, Telus and Bell Mobility just don't promote cellular phone Internet usage, it's too expensive for the average Canuck to surf the web on the bus or look up a movie schedule on their mobile phone," said Yogasingam. (EETimes)
Ottawa demands explanation on text message charges Jul 13, 2008
Speaking to reporters later in the day in Calgary, Prentice noted that compared to consumers in the United States and Europe, "Canadians are paying more for cellular services, in particular more for the transmission of large amounts of data.". Asked about the potential for regulation to prevent charging for unsolicited spam, he responded: "The cellular industry is one that is not regulated and I would certainly like to see that stay the case but this is an important issue."This will be examined... (Canada.com)
Instinct-ive Responses Jul 6, 2008
You need wifi on the apple device because 1) the ipod doesn't connect to a cellular network 's no mystery that the current phone's wireless data speed is horrible. Posted by: anonymous | July 3, 2008 1:37 PM. (Washington Post)
Video firm takes a shot on the wild side Jul 5, 2008
PixController Inc., owned and operated by Bill Powers and his wife, Donna, produces remote surveillance systems, motion-activated wildlife scouting cameras and wireless-triggered cellular and digital video recorder systems. PixController equipment is attracting accolades from wildlife enthusiasts for being reliable, affordable and efficiently sized. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Haywire brain chemical linked to sudden baby death Jul 4, 2008
The exact cellular defects in the mice and the human babies studied so far aren't identical, researchers caution. But heart and temperature problems are consistent with what little human data is available, Willinger noted. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure, Long Way Down, Rides onto the Big Screen for One Night Only Jul 3, 2008
Its programming is available on television, broadband, cellular phones and other leading mobile devices. It recently entered into a sweeping deal with Apple to deliver upcoming original series to iTunes (excluding American Idol Extra). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Content Sales in Japan Up for 4th Straight Year in 2006 Jul 2, 2008
Secondary uses of content, such as music downloads for cellular phones and movies on DVDs, rose 4. 1 pct and spurred the overall sales increase. (JCN Network, Japan)
Celebrity chimp missing in San Bernardino Mountains Jul 1, 2008
12:27 AM PDT, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Los Angeles TimesMoe awaits his owners at another wildlife refuge where he once had been staying. (Los Angeles Times)
NATIONAL LEAGUE Tampa Bay returns home in first place Jun 30, 2008
White Sox 5, Cubs 1: Carlos Quentin, Brian Anderson and Jim Thome homered to back Mark Buehrle's seven strong innings as the White Sox completed a three-game sweep at U.S. Cellular Field. Thome's 15th homer was his 522nd, moving him past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into 16th place all-time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lackey, Angels beat Dodgers 1-0 Jun 30, 2008
Carlos Quentin, Brian Anderson and Jim Thome homered to back Mark Buehrle's seven strong innings as the White Sox completed a three-game sweep at U.S. Cellular Field. Buehrle (6-6) won his fourth straight decision, allowing six hits and an unearned run in a matchup of lefties with the Cubs' Sean Marshall (0-2). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Progeria: The aging of innocence Jun 30, 2008
On its most basic level, progeria is cellular instability, the body fighting itself. Children are programmed to grow, to get stronger, to grow hair and teeth and hard bones. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Quentin delivers for Chisox again Jun 29, 2008
Quentin led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a tie-breaking homer that led to a 6-5 win over the Cubs in an interleague battle between Central Division leaders at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Quentin drove an 0-2 pitch from Carlos Marmol for an opposite-field home run into the Cubs' bullpen in right field - his 18th of the season - to snap the 5-5 tie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Survive The Tough Economy Jun 28, 2008
Cellular: Compare the minutes allowed on your cell phone plan with the number used. Many people pay for higher rate plans than they need. (WNBC.com, NY)
Chrysler Makes Cars Wi-Fi Hot Spots In 2009 Jun 27, 2008
According to a statement by Chrysler, the uconnect web system will combine Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity to provide users with high-speed data transfer capability. No longer will you need a to check your while driving. (CRN)
California to drivers: Drop the cell phone, dude Jun 27, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By Dan Whitcomb Thu Jun 26, 5:58 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
University of Arizona virologist wins prestigious award Jun 26, 2008
We will use genetic and cellular models and techniques for manipulating the virus that weren t available in the past. More Headline News. (FOX 11, AZ)
iClone Attack: Samsung Instinct drops to $129. Jun 20, 2008
People can say what they want about Sprint but fact of the matter is, if people knew **** about cellular service before subscribing, then there wouldn t really be issues with the carrier. Not to mention the fact that Sprint is turning over a new leaf, may be a slow turn. (the iPhone Blog, FL)
WIRELESS: New iPhone signals an Apple defeat Jun 19, 2008
It said it would sell the new generation of iPhone, built for fast European cellular networks, like competing devices - through operators willing to subsidize the sales to consumers. Apple's retreat marks a subtle yet significant victory for operators, who use subsidies to determine how, when and where the latest mobile communications technology is put into the hands of consumers. (International Herald Tribune)
Yahoo Expands its Mobile Presence in Asia Jun 18, 2008
Mobile operators Maxis Communications Behad in Malaysia, and Idea Cellular Limited in India each signed with Yahoo to sell and serve graphical ads on their mobile networks. Yahoo already has similar display advertising partnerships with carriers including , T-Mobile, and Vodafone U.K.. (ClickZ News)
REGION: No trouble from biker gang, officials say (3427) Jun 18, 2008
That's exactly like saying that the ancient Mayans must have had cellular phones because there are no telephone poles found in Mayan ruins. to Bill wrote on Jun 8, 2008 2:12 PM:I agree with you. (North County Times)
In Defense of Hulk Jun 18, 2008
In Lee's movie, the Hulk's powers are the result of a toxic childhood: Since birth, Banner was the subject of DNA-altering experiments into cellular regeneration conducted by his scientist father. The Hulk's nemesis isn't some criminal mastermind. (Slate)
Goodbye Hello Jun 17, 2008
However, having acknowledged that technology is the main cause for the cultural shift in creating more informal relationships, it should also be recognised that the use of cellular devices per se is not helping much to maintain basic courtesy levels in society either. Too many people are starting to complain about mobile phone users. (India Times, India)
Rosa Whitaker, Duncan-Williams & Kufuor Jun 17, 2008
The Norwegians left with no appreciable increase in subscription rates, quality or reliability improvement in the services of Ghana Telecom except a few wealthy connection men who made billions on cellular phone technology without laying one inch of fiber optic or other lines that will help build Ghanas backbone infrastructure. Again let us recall that in 2001 when President Kufuor was new as President, he had proposed paying a British Consultant some 3,000 British pounds as consultant... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Jun 15, 2008
" He added that men should visit their GP if they have concerns. Matt Hunt, science information manager at Diabetes UK, said although the study was small the findings were somewhat alarming. "This is the first research to suggest DNA damage maybe occurring at a cellular level and that is cause for great concern. We would welcome further investigation. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Review: Shyamalan's Latest Not 'Happening' Jun 14, 2008
He lends only his voice for a brief second on the other end of a cellular phone as Alma's affair, Joey. Nonsensical, hokey and with no redeeming qualities, "The Happening" is downright scary for one reason only: that a film this bad ever made it to the big screen. (NBC4.tv, CA)
What Steve Perceives: A steroid-free case of roid rage Jun 14, 2008
Steroids work like this: They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue, especially in muscles. They reduce recovery time by blocking the effects of the stress hormone cortisol on muscle tissue, so that catabolism of muscle is greatly reduced. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Review: 'Hulk' an action-packed pleasure Jun 14, 2008
I can't say I believed the ponytailed Liv Tyler as a cellular biologist or whatever it she's supposed to be, but there is palpable tenderness in her scenes with Bruce and his engorged alter ego. This is Fay Wray and King Kong, "Beauty and the Beast" all over again. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Review: Sprint's phone is iPhone clone done right Jun 13, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer Thu Jun 12, 12:39 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Daily Briefing Jun 13, 2008
Washington - The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission laid out a plan Thursday to regulate the high fees that cellular phone companies charge consumers for canceling their contracts early. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's proposal was similar to an industry plan put forward last month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
TECHNOLOGY LIVE: More news on Microsoft Jun 13, 2008
"The Palace Hotel is like some vast dead space into which WiFi, EVDO and cellular signals disappear, never to return. Theres better connectivity on a going down Market Street.". Maybe today will be better. (USA Today -- Tech)
GPS showdown Jun 12, 2008
For situations where remote access to the information is needed, some receivers can transmit it in real-time using cellular networks or satellite internet connections. Meanwhile, prices for GPS technology keep dropping. (CBC.ca)
Taste of Chicago Music Lineup Jun 12, 2008
Taste of Chicago is presented by U.S. Cellular June 27 - July 7 in Grant Parks. The opening weekend highlights talent including Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder and the Plain White Ts. (Suite101.com)
3G? We've Had It For Years Jun 10, 2008
The Palm (nasdaq: - - ) Treo 750 smart phone, for instance, was characterized as taking 62% longer to load a Web site than the new iPhone, when tested on an advanced third-generation, or 3G, cellular network. (The difference: 34 seconds for the Treo, 21 for the iPhone, according to Apple. (Forbes -- Technology)
Apple unveils a faster, cheaper iPhone Jun 10, 2008
In the past, Apple shared service plan revenue with AT&T and other cellular firms ... While trying to convince cellular carriers around the world that they should carry the iPhone, Apple realized that it needed to change the financial deal that it had with the carriers in the first six countries. (International Herald Tribune)
Masand's Verdict: Aamir, a tight thriller Jun 8, 2008
More relevant to an Indian audience than Phone Booth or Cellular, two popular Hollywood films with a similar premise, Aamir has a moral core that will no doubt resonate with discerning viewers. I'm going to go with three out of five and a thumbs up for Aamir, it's a remarkable film that you mustn't miss if you're tired of all the mindless entertainment that's hurled at you week after week at the movies. (CNN-IBN)
Whitaker Center Announces Opening of 'Our Body: The Universe Within' Exhibition Jun 7, 2008
The end result is a rubberized specimen, preserved to the cellular level, showcasing the complexity of the body's many bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs. The full-body specimens can take more than a year to prepare. (PR Newswire)
Call services keep it free and easy Jun 7, 2008
Several super-simple cellular services are so sweet and satisfying, you can't believe they're free. They work by recognizing your voice, so you don't have to master anything new on the phone itself - all of the complexity is hidden from you. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Cellular Seduction Jun 7, 2008
Illustration for TIME by Yuko Shimizu Article Tools. Most of us go through life without thinking much about our mitochondria the small power producers within our cells. (Time.com)
Telecoms look to grow by acquisition Jun 6, 2008
A multibillion-dollar telecommunications merger announced Thursday - as well as another possible deal in the works - shows how global cellular powerhouses are scouting for growth in emerging economies while consolidating in their own, crowded backyards. France T. (International Herald Tribune)
Rogers in the Zone, but at what cost? Jun 5, 2008
The Good: The ability to switch from cellular to WiFi makes these phones attractive as a second line or even as a land line replacement. The Bad: The monthly $15 to $20 cost on top of a cellphone plan takes some of the shine off, especially because e-mail and Web browsing must be done on cellular network ... Meet the next thing in mobile phones: the hybrid, a phone that switches from cellular to WiFi as easily as it is for you to walk from your house to your car. (Globe and Mail)
