How Does Cogeneration Provide Heat and Power? Jun 27, 2008
For instance, Sunnyvale, California-based Network Appliance Inc., a computer networking company, relies on a one megawatt natural gas-powered cogeneration system to power the building s extensive air conditioning needs, and for back-up power for use during peak demand times. The company estimates it saves around $300,000 a year in energy costs thanks to the cogeneration system. (Scientific American)
VoIPowering Your Office: Do I Really Need this VoIP Stuff? Jun 19, 2008
But running your own iPBX is different from administering a traditional PBX system, because it requires both computer networking and telephony skills, different hardware, and a squeaky-clean network. On the other hand, it's lot less scary and less work than it used to be. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The A's ballpark battle begins in Fremont Jun 13, 2008
In November, the A's submitted an application to build the development on a 200-acre agricultural site once slated for an East Bay campus of After selling the land to the team, the San Jose computer networking giant negotiated a 30-year naming rights agreement from the A's worth $120 million, and the team expects Cisco to provide the latest in high-tech gadgetry to make the ballpark experience more entertaining and convenient for fans. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Tech Company Loses GC Who Cleaned Up Options Mess Jun 12, 2008
computer networking equipment company. Schlossman was the top lawyer at Network General Corp., which was acquired by Netscout last year. (Law.com)
Draft-N Wi-Fi Reviews Vary Jun 9, 2008
Draft-N Wireless Router Buying Guide. Draft-N (the latest version of the 802. (Suite101.com)
Local investors greet Innovation Alliance with skepticism Jun 8, 2008
As the Innovation Alliance studies the current state of research and its inventory of ideas available for potential commercialization currently existing in universities, particular areas of focus will potentially be on are energy, life sciences and computer networking, but also on homeland security and defense applications, as well as and aerospace technologies. "Once they get started with a few successes, those models speak volumes to everybody else that's involved in the food chain," said... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Atheros' XSPAN Technology Delivers Industry-Leading 802.11n Performance in New AMD Turion(TM) X2 Ultra Notebook Platform Jun 4, 2008
Atheros' XSPAN Technology Delivers Industry-Leading 802. 11n Performance in New AMD Turion(TM) X2 Ultra Notebook Platform. (PR Newswire)
Atheros Demonstrates Its Expanded Communications Technology Portfolio at Computex Taipei Jun 3, 2008
New Solutions Enhance the User Experience with High Capacity Home Networking and Enable Innovative Mobile Wireless Products TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- COMPUTEX -- Atheros Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading developer of advanced semiconductor system solutions for wireless and wired communications, is demonstrating its greatly expanded communications portfolio at Computex 2008. This week Atheros will mark the achievement of two milestones: its recent 10- year... (PR Newswire)
Atheros XSPAN Enhances Home Networking with Smart, High-Capacity Routing Platform Jun 2, 2008
Industry-Leading 802. 11n Technology Brings Cost and Design Efficiencies of the World's First Shipping Single-Chip 11n to Dual-Radio Routers TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- COMPUTEX -- Atheros Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading developer of advanced semiconductor system solutions for wireless and wired communications, today announced the XSPAN(R) AR9002AP, the industry's first single-board, dual-radio router platform featuring single-chip 802. (PR Newswire)
International Computer Science Institute renews lease in Berkeley May 31, 2008
It focuses on international collaboration in computer networking, speech and language processing, bioinformatics, computer architecture and artificial intelligence. jsaunders@bizjournals. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Yale computer scientists devise a 'P4P' system for efficient Internet usage May 28, 2008
The P4P will both reduce the cost to ISPs and improve the performance of P2P applications according to a paper to be presented at ACM SIGCOMM 2008, a premier computer networking conference in August 2008 in Seattle. According to Silberschatz, current P2P information exchange schemes are network-oblivious and use intricate protocols for tapping the bandwidth of participating users to help move data. (EurekAlert!)
Unlikely graduates May 27, 2008
Striving to earn a computer networking degree from Virginia College at Jackson, her application came back negative for acceptance. The school wanted to see a high school diploma. (The Clarion-Ledger)
How Did That Chain Letter Get To My Inbox? May 20, 2008
This insight has potential implications for scholars in computer networking, sociology, marketing, political science and other fields. "All of this adds up," Kleinberg says, "to cause a much more complex picture of how this information flows though social networks.". (Science Daily)
Wireless Modem Setup Guide May 12, 2008
Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection At Home. For computer users without access to cable or DSL Internet access, setting up and using a wireless modem can allow for near broadband connection speeds in rural areas. (Suite101.com)
Starting over May 9, 2008
Now they re both looking forward to the next stage in life, with John pursuing a computer networking job with the U.S. military. For Terri, the schooling won t end: she s planning to start law school next year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stocks lift even as oil prices soar over $122 May 8, 2008
He added, though, that investors seem anxious about computer networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc.'s quarterly results after the market closes. In midday trading, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 13. (AZCentral -- Business)
MAC Foundation to tee up at Crown Pointe May 3, 2008
"For the upcoming year, MAC is submitting a significant funding request to support needs in our Law Enforcement Academy and nursing, computer networking and paramedic areas," Kennon said. "To keep pace with technology changes and the escalating equipment costs, the college uses the 3-for- 1 matching grant opportunity to bring three of our own tax dollars back to MAC for every one dollar we spend.". (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Forest Cityan earns two NIACC degrees; on the way to a third May 3, 2008
Then he got into computer networking and computer programming. On Friday, the 20-year-old from Forest City received an associate of science in business degree in network administration and an associate of applied science degree in tool and die during North Iowa Area Community College s commencement ceremony. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Collecting for recycling May 2, 2008
They are students in Doug Masching's Cisco Computer Networking class at Pontiac Township High School and were collecting the used equipment as part of an electronic waste recycling drive. Comments. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Enrollment at career center up 35 percent May 2, 2008
This past year, senior Nate Muszall headed to Savannah River Site to perform minor repairs as part of his computer networking class. "They (instructors) tell you what to expect here. No other school's going to trust kids to handle 120 volts of electricity to tear down and rebuild a computer.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Snapping up secondhand goods pays off Apr 16, 2008
The San Francisco firm sells used computer networking equipment to businesses who don't want -- or can't afford -- to buy it new. When companies are pinched for cash, demand for Townsend's secondhand routers and switches rises. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
LHS students compete in networking competition Apr 5, 2008
Instead of buttering up potential employers, they are taking computer networking tests as part of the Skills USA competition ... Both the state and national contests include more categories than computer networking. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
WACO Board admonished for bookkeeping lapses Apr 1, 2008
Prepaid services In another incident, the state audit found the school district had entered into a contractual agreement with EnCompass Iowa, LLC, of Cedar Rapids for computer networking services. The board paid EnCompass $12,000 on May 15, 2006, $6,000 on Jan. 10, 2007, and $6,000 on Feb. 13, 2007, all in advance of services rendered. (Washington Journal, IA)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Apr 1, 2008
Before the market breakdown last fall, the computer networking firm traded between the high 30s and low 50s. Pickels wanted to take advantage of a trend within corporations to have more employees working in remote sites. (Investors Business Daily)
Psst - want an unlocked phone? Mar 27, 2008
"It used to take some effort and some degree of knowledge to hack an iPhone, but now you just download the software, hook up the phone and you're ready to go," said Marco, a computer networking consultant in Milan who hacked an iPhone that he had bought in New York and has been using on an Italian cellphone network since October. He agreed to speak as long as his last name was not used because of the possibility that what he had done was illegal. (International Herald Tribune)
MindBodySpirit: Heading back to school Mar 22, 2008
Computer Networking in the Home - Saturday, Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m., cost 45. Computers for Beginners II - Tuesdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 4 and 11, 2-4 p.m., cost 40. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
AT&T to invest US$1bil Mar 6, 2008
Ethernet is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies used for local area networks. Last year, AT&T spent US$750mil outside the United States of its total investment of US$18bil, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
West High IT club prepares to fend off hackers, design computer games Mar 5, 2008
And he is beginning to learn skills like how to run an operating system and computer networking in the after-school Wahawk Adventures Club. Students meet Tuesdays to hone those skills or learn how to design computer games. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
County closes bridge Mar 5, 2008
In other county government business, the Phelps County Commission also opened bids from two computer networking and software companies that are seeking to upgrade the computer security system for the Phelps County Sheriff s Department. Karpel Solutions, of South St. Louis, submitted a bid of 52,937 for new hardware, labor, 24-hour support and a backup, disaster-recovery program. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Computer center clicks with council Mar 5, 2008
After about a month of tweaking some details, a computer networking center can begin taking shape in Flower Mound. Monday, the town council unanimously approved a specific use permit for Right Click, a center that will provide computer education and entertainment for children and adults. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Five cheers: Restoring civil rights Mar 3, 2008
Congratulations to Florida Community College at Jacksonville for being approved by the state Board of Education to offer bachelor's degrees in business, computer networking and nursing. These are high-demand areas that offer opportunities for students and fill needs for businesses. (Florida Times-Union)
IP Address: Partially Personal Information Feb 25, 2008
Anonymity and privacy are areas of active research in the computer networking community. But as much as we need good privacy technology, we also need societal recognition of the difficulty and importance of these concerns. (New York Times)
Bachelor-level nursing degree comes to FCCJ Feb 22, 2008
-Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Networking ... The other four-year degrees approved by the state Board of Education this week were a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Networking and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management ... Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Networking e Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management $850,000 Startup costs for the three programs. (Florida Times-Union)
Beat boredom! Feb 16, 2008
Memoir Writing I - Thursdays, Feb. 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; 40 Computer Networking in the Home - Saturday, Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m.; 45. How to Use eBay - Saturdays, Feb. 23 and March 1, 9 a.m.-noon; 45. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Alcatel-Lucent and NEC Will Host a Joint Press and Analyst Conference at Mobile World Congress Feb 12, 2008
BARCELONA, February 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and NEC, will host today a joint press and analyst conference at 11:30 AM in Hall 2, Sala A to announce a Long Term Evolution (LTE) Joint Venture as the first step in a broader collaboration. The press conference will also be available via a live webcast at the following link: About NEC NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business... (PR Newswire)
Cambria-Rowe Business College expands curriculum Feb 12, 2008
The CSS course includes a core set of business and computer application classes, as well as specialized classes in computer networking, repair, and operating systems. In addition to the new CSS program, Cambria-Rowe offers six other 18-month Associate degree programs: Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, and Medical Office Administration. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Acquisition boosts Thermo Fisher Feb 7, 2008
Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker of computer networking equipment, posted a second-quarter profit that met analysts' estimates on gains in Europe and Asia. Net climbed 7. (Boston Globe)
NEC Develops 60-GHz-Band CMOS Transceiver With World's Highest Output Power Feb 6, 2008
TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation today announced the successful development of a 60-GHz-band(1) wireless transceiver with the world's highest output power(2). Based on low-cost standard CMOS technology, the newly developed transceiver has been designed to enable consumer wireless systems with multi-gigabit data transmission. (PR Newswire)
NEC and NEC Electronics Successfully Develop Reconfigurable Analog Baseband LSI for Software Defined Radio Feb 6, 2008
TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation and NEC Electronics Corporation today announced the successful development of a reconfigurable analog baseband LSI for Software Defined Radio (SDR). The newly developed LSI is capable of filtering unnecessary signals in the frequency range of 400 KHz to 30 MHz, allowing it to simultaneously support multiple wireless standards for existing and future mobile system standards such as mobile phone, broadcasting, and wireless LAN... (PR Newswire)
NEC Develops World's First Data-recovering LSI With Waveform Detection and Automatic Decision-point Optimization Capability Feb 6, 2008
Enables higher receiver performance of 40Gbps and beyond optical transmission systems TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation today announced that it has succeeded in the development of a new data-recovering large scale integrated circuit (LSI), which will enable substantial improvement in data-receiving performance of 40 gigabits per second (Gbps) and beyond optical fiber transmission systems. This is the world's first(1) chip to incorporate an adaptive data-decision... (PR Newswire)
Donations mean Downs man gets much-needed wheelchair Feb 4, 2008
The standing function will reduce the risk of potentially fatal complications from pressure sores on his backside, as well as allow him to be eye-to-eye with other people, including colleagues and customers at his Web development and computer networking business, Ctech in Bloomington. The improved navigation and climbing functions will give him access to businesses that he cant get into now and will allow him to join his son, Carson, on his Cub Scout trips. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Citrix: SEC probe ends without action Feb 2, 2008
The SEC probe followed an internal review at the Fort Lauderdale-based computer networking company (NASDAQ: CTXS), likely evidence of accounting issues in its stock option grant dates from 1996 until mid-1998. The company restated financial statements and reports for 2004 and 2005 and for quarterly periods for 2005 and 2006. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Business people Jan 27, 2008
He has a background in computer networking and electrical technology, and will be providing installation services. Klipfel named. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
FTC Bars Company From Higher Royalties Jan 24, 2008
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that it has blocked a company from seeking higher royalties on a patented technology that is included in a widely used computer networking standard. The commission accused Negotiated Data Solutions LLC, based in Chicago, of engaging in unfair competitive practices when it sought the higher royalties on technology used in ethernet networking equipment. (ABC News -- Wire)
Citrix earnings, revenue up for Q4, year Jan 24, 2008
The Fort Lauderdale-based computer networking company said it earned $63 million, or 33 cents a diluted share, on revenue of $400 million in the fourth quarter. For the same quarter in 2006, the company said it earned $53 million, or 29 cents a diluted share, on revenue of $321 million. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
IVCC fall graduates Jan 24, 2008
Spring Valley Lynnette Bugiyne, Certified Nursing Assistant; Amanda Dailey, AAS in Computer Networking Administration; Dawn Derix, Certified Nursing Assistant; Lisa Edwards, Certified Nursing Assistant; Sarah Olmsted, Certified Nursing Assistant; Rikki Ribas, Certified Nursing Assistant; and Danelle Wines, Certified Nursing Assistant. Tiskilwa Heather Davis, Certified Nursing Assistant; Tina Gebhart, AAS in Horticulture/Landscape Management; and Alicia Rokosz, Horticulture. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The case for backing up: Jan 21, 2008
In 1997, Wroten owned NetUnlimited, a computer networking company and Internet service provider that had nearly 90 employees. The company was based in downtown Winston-Salem in an old Reynolds Tobacco building. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Eloy 1st Wi-Fi 'hot spot' in program Jan 20, 2008
Use of the wireless service allows for better connectivity in gaming, computer networking, Internet access, televisions, DVD players and digital cameras. And ultimately, it gives Internet surfers the ability to be more mobile. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
With WiMAX iffy, what's your laptop strategy? Jan 18, 2008
Joanie Wexler is an independent networking technology writer/editor in California's Silicon Valley who has spent most of her career analyzing trends and news in the computer networking industry. She welcomes your comments on the articles published in this newsletter, as well as your ideas for future article topics. (NetworkWorld.com, MA)
LTC spring session starts ... Local legislators look ahead to terms ... Heat the house safely ... New day begins for St. Mary Council ... Elementary school combination finalizing ... \'STORMS\' PREPARATION ... A fifth of Iberia electorate cant vote ... Louisiana begins closed primaries ... Foster kids in need of homes ... Workshop to foster open communication ... Senior dinners planned in Franklin this week ... No cane trucks in historic district ... Jeanerette seeking all old photos ... Roughrider rides in ... Baudry to usher in change ... St. Martinville mayor ponders sagging law ... Well-known artists to play at Sliman ... Iberia 4-H\'ers show their livestock ... Collecting, tinkering part of his life ... Loreauville aldermen will meet ... Delcambre meeting set ... Relief on way from carbon black? ... Festival picks local artists work ... Big rig runs off road ... MERCHANDISE BLITZ ... Dispute leads to cutting ... Missing hunter\'s body found in lake ... May join suit ... Public invited to free brass quintet show ... WRDA celebrated by port, Mary Landrieu ... Compliance department expanding ... St. Mary extends deal for superintendent ... CONGRESSIONAL VISIT ... Awards amount settled ... Building plans draw criticism ... Board picks new BPMS principal ... District attorney backs child rape death penalty ... Christmas tree restoration in works ... Restoring state\'s coast job No. 1 ... Officers tabbed for Iberia school board ... Baldwin board to set meeting times for 2008 ... Teche residents sought in Hospice training ... Vitter: WRDA long time coming ... Crash victims family sues ... Mayor outlines projects for 2008 ... Deare Street shooting wounds man, woman ... Late tax returns may slow student aid process ... United Way banquet planned Jan. 17 ... Leadership class gets started with retreat ... Enhancement fund delivering quality in Iberia ... Straightening out right-of-way issues on council agenda ... St. Mary schools head gets evaluated ... 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Louisiana Technical College offers day classes in accounting technology, air-conditioning and refrigeration, care of young children, carpentry, computer electronics technology, electrician, computer networking, machine tool, medical office assistant, office system technology, nursing and welding. Free training evening classes include welding, drafting, machine tool technology, construction, residential carpentry, air condition and refrigeration. (New Iberia, LA)
LMC restructuring Jan 11, 2008
Initial plans include moving forward with science program renovations and curriculum upgrades; development of the college's Medical Imaging Career Center; the addition of one financial aid position to provide access to Stafford Loans; the relocation of both the Computer Networking program from the Bertrand Crossing Campus and the Digital Media Design program from the South Haven Campus to the Napier Avenue campus; creation of a testing center on the Napier Avenue Campus; and assignment of... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Ocean makes long commute worth every mile Jan 10, 2008
"I work 9 to 6," she said, staying in touch with the office through a sophisticated computer networking system. "They tell me what cases to do and I do an overview of both sides. I'll make the call who's right and he'll tweak what I present.Gregg Laskoski, a spokesman for AAA Motor Club South, said most Floridians look at a commute of more than 30 minutes as too far to travel, compared to a New Yorker who might spend hours on the road each day."I know of no one else who drives out of state," he... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Netgear Australia recalls adapters Jan 10, 2008
COMPUTER networking maker Netgear has voluntarily recalled faulty ethernet adapters - XE103 Powerline Adapters - which could short-circuit and overheat. Approximately 2100 units have been sold in Australia, a Netgear Australia spokesperson said. (Australian IT)
Daily Briefing Jan 9, 2008
Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker of computer networking equipment, plans to sell cable set-top boxes that also connect home computers to the Web, focusing on consumers to counter slowing growth in corporate orders. The box from Cisco's Scientific Atlanta unit will use technology from its Linksys home routers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
CES 2008: Atheros Demonstrates Expanded Technology Portfolio to Enhance Connectivity and Multimedia at Home and On-the-Go Jan 7, 2008
Atheros' Momentum Continues from Its Wi-Fi Origins to Ethernet, Bluetooth and GPS to Address the Convergence of Networking, Computing and Entertainment LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CES Conference -- Atheros Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading developer of advanced wireless and wired solutions, today announced it is demonstrating its broadly expanded technology portfolio at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at its booth at the LVCC, South Hall 4, #35349.... (PR Newswire)
Icron participates in HD-PLC Alliance showcase at 2008 CES Jan 5, 2008
ExtremeUSB is the only USB-IF compliant extension solution and is deployed globally in a wide range of applications including: industrial automation, medical device, aerospace, KVM and computer networking. ExtremeUSB technology is available in a variety of formats including technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well as branded and private-label products. (PR Newswire)
Latest TV offering: firms promise an end to tangled wires Jan 5, 2008
It is an unusual group: the home entertainment industry has not generally been a leader in wireless technologies, most of which have been pioneered by makers of cellphones or computer networking gear. But Bloomberg reported yesterday that Intel had joined, which could broaden the reach of the technology from home entertainment applications to computers. (Business Report, South Africa)
Wireless technologies for high-definition TVs to go on display Jan 4, 2008
It is an unusual group, in that the home entertainment industry has not generally been a leader in wireless technologies - most of them have been pioneered by makers of cellphones or computer networking gear. Today in Business. (International Herald Tribune)
Electronics industry fires up for convention that will marry entertainment, wireless HD Jan 4, 2008
It's an unusual group, in that the home entertainment industry hasn't generally been a leader in wireless technologies -- most of them have been pioneered by makers of cell phones or computer networking gear. But the consortium announced yesterday that Intel Corp. is joining the group, which could broaden the reach of the technology from home entertainment applications to computers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wireless HDTV rivalry gains steam Jan 3, 2008
It's an unusual group, in that the home entertainment industry hasn't generally been a leader in wireless technologies -- most of them have been pioneered by makers of cell phones or computer networking gear. But the consortium is set to announce that Intel Corp is joining the group, which could broaden the reach of the technology from home entertainment applications to computers. (India Times, India)
Vistan is volunteering to get kids involved in leadership Dec 31, 2007
Woodall, who operates his own computer networking and business security firm, jumped into the Bonsall club with both feet, taking his five youngsters with him. Heavily involved in the club are his four boys, ranging in age from 17- to 5-years-old, and his 12-year-old daughter. (North County Times)
Minneapolis IT Firm Corporate Technologies Broadens Reach and Service Offerings with Acquisition of Idaho Technology Company, ITG Dec 29, 2007
The company is one of the country's largest providers of managed IT services for the small to medium sized business market and also offers custom Technology Advantage(TM) support, VoIP and PBX telephone systems, computer networking solutions, repair and warranty services and systems integration and consulting. With a breadth of managed IT business solutions, multiple locations, and over 200 employees strong, Corporate Technologies is able to support their customers on a national level. (PR Newswire)
Today's Stories Dec 28, 2007
Gwinnett Gladiators at Augusta Lynx: 7:35pm, James Brown Arena, 6. Playback "The Band" featuring Tutu D'Vyne: Surrey Tavern, 471 Hig. (The Augusta Chronicle)
N.H. plant stuns city, workers with layoffs Dec 24, 2007
"He said that had the company provided at least 60 days severance or warning, the city would have been able to absorb more of the laid-off workers. A water bottling plant is opening in the fall and will provide 50 jobs, with possibly 50 more by 2009, and several long-shuttered mills are poised to reopen next year as homes to a restaurant, The Common Man, and a computer networking and consulting company, Santagate said.Since Customized Structure's founding in 1985, the city has provided it with... (Boston Globe)
Former Cisco chief, wife give $175M for university scholarships Dec 19, 2007
GREEN BAY A retired chairman of the computer networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. and his wife announced a 175 million donation Tuesday to help Wisconsin students pay for their college educations. The gift from University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates John Morgridge and his wife, Tashia, will support low-income Wisconsin public high school graduates attending any of the state s public colleges and universities. (Winona Daily News, MN)
