Lake Region gets ready to go back to school Aug 9, 2008
At McRae Elementary, workmen from Orange Park were installing fiber optics cables to bring the portables at the back of the campus on line. In the administration building, the door to the red fire box was open and wires dangled out. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Schools to get fast network Aug 9, 2008
Although the schools already use high-speed Internet connections, the increased speed of the fiber optics network will allow enhanced opportunities for sharing of multimedia presentations and interactive video-conferencing, said Mark Tabor, technical services superintendent for the City of Thomasville. After hearing from Tabor, the Bainbridge City Council Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement allowing Bainbridge to connect onto an existing fiber optics network, which extends to a point... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Thieves take circuit boards, knock out telephone service Aug 9, 2008
Just before 3 a.m. July 12, 72 boards valued together at $43,000 were stolen from an ATch box and fiber optics lines were cut in the 2800 block of Eagles Hammock Boulevard in North Jacksonville. Just after midnight Aug. 1, 91 circuit packs estimated at $50,000 were stolen from an ATin the 8800 block of Lancashire Drive in the northwest section of the city. (Florida Times-Union)
EMCORE Corporation Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results for its Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
5 million - Fiber Optics segment business achieved positive earnings net of non-recurring acquisition-related expenses - 3rd quarter pro forma EPS, net of non-recurring charges and stock-based compensation expense, was ($0 ... For the three months ended June 30, 2008, revenue from the Company's Fiber Optics segment increased by $26 ... For the nine months ended June 30, 2008, Fiber Optics revenue increased by $46. (PR Newswire)
Selling luxury living Aug 8, 2008
These include on-demand continuous hot water; the latest broadband backbone routed to the building, including fiber optics; efficient heating and air conditioning systems; sound isolation systems; double paned low e glass for energy efficiency and sound isolation; high speed elevators (12 feet per second), and state of the art access control systems. Q. How will the departure of s headquarters and 700 top execs affect The Broadway. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
51 Years Of Circling The Wagon: Vodafone, To Sell Or Not? Aug 7, 2008
We can use profits from GT to lay more fiber optics and do other development projects, cant way. If you are worried about executive involvement, why not structure it such that parliament will have oversight. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL: Incorrect JEA info led to a Comcast cable cut Aug 5, 2008
A sliced Comcast fiber optics cable put the Web sites for Jacksonville's City Hall, the Duval County school system and an unknown number of business customers on hold for most of Monday ... Comcast officials blame the cut on a utility crew accident about 11 a.m. Monday, with spokesman Bill Ferry saying it was "a pretty large fiber optics cable.". (Florida Times-Union)
The Growing Class Of "Underemployed" Aug 2, 2008
Kevin Lloyd is a fiber optics engineer. Looking for work, any work since September. (CBS News)
Nkansah Replies Obetsebi-Lamptey Aug 2, 2008
GT plus our national fiber optics, which does not belong to GT is being dished out in a dongomi style to Vodafone at $900 million for 999 years under strange circumstances. This fraudulent deal is a cover up exercise that every concerned Ghana must step up and resist this criminally minded act. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Two fiber firms, no fiber at Park County Complex Jul 31, 2008
Fiber optics will come to the Park County Complex building and the new Cody library, but not for at least one year ... Shockley Siggins said an earlier office space agreement the county made with Eleutian Technology stipulated that the company was given a significant rent discount on one year's office space in return for providing free fiber optics to the county's building ... Part of that deal fell into the category of deja vu: TCT would provide fiber optics up to the building at no cost. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Verizon And TWC Man Stations For NY Ad War Jul 31, 2008
Time Warner and the other cable companies that compete with FiOS have run similar ad campaigns that talk about "fiber optics" in their cable network. It's true that the coaxial cable networks use some fiber, although none of them runs it all the way to the house. (New York Post -- Business)
Miner by day, Science Man in off hours Jul 26, 2008
His fiber optics displays included an experiment that involved a jar with black tape around the sides, while the lid had two holes drilled in it. When Borchert filled it with water and shined a flashlight in the bottom of it, the light was transferred through the water as it was poured on a volunteers hand below. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Everett, Wash., Awards Video Franchise to Verizon Jul 24, 2008
"We commend the mayor, the City Council and staff for their dedication and hard work throughout this process. They recognize and support the technological advantage and competitive benefits, as well as the distinctive edge in economic development and quality of life, that fiber will bring to Everett."We look forward to reaching similar agreements with other Washington communities," said Valdez.The council's decision gives Verizon the authority to offer FiOS TV to the 39,000 households in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
County, city members to plan area transportation Jul 23, 2008
Approved an underground fiber optics cable requested by Industry Telephone Company on numerous county rights-of-way in Precinct Four. Commissioner Joy Fuchs of that precinct said the new project is geared to provide high speed Internet access to most of the residents in her area. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Teachers train to foster state's young scientists Jul 23, 2008
Instead, they immersed themselves in project-based learning investigating fiber optics, lasers and other concepts and devices, reading wiring diagrams and producing concise, focused lab reports and field reports. At the end of the program, the instructor asked the class how many planned to continue studying, living and working in Connecticut. (New Britain Herald, CT)
The Mtn. Continues To Expand Its Distribution Jul 22, 2008
This state-of-the-art technology allows subscribers to enjoy the clear benefits of fiber optics while experiencing a broad range of superior options. For more information, visit www. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Is Verizon on the horizon? Jul 22, 2008
Board members called for the meeting to find out if Verizon has any interest in expanding its fiber optics services called FiOS to Saugus ... Usovicz said fiber optics represents the future of cable television and he pledged to continue giving the board updates on any plans for Verizon to come to Saugus. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Options, by cost and speed, for an online cable hookup Jul 19, 2008
Keep in mind: Fiber optics (super-speedy networks of glass wires) are not available everywhere. (Verizon FiOS, the largest national provider, is available in 16 states so far. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Planning begins for new TAD in Gwinnett Village Jul 19, 2008
The district would likely include the mostly vacant OFS fiber optics plant at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and I-85. A developer interested in building on the site has said a tax allocation district will be necessary to make the project viable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 18, 2008 Jul 19, 2008
TSX-X --------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALDOR TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC. ("VTI") (formerly Valdor Fiber Optics Inc. ("VFO")) BULLETIN TYPE: Name Change and Consolidation BULLETIN DATE: July 18, 2008 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company Pursuant to a resolution passed by shareholders June 20, 2008, the Company has consolidated its capital on a 6 ... Effective at the opening, Monday, July 21, 2008, the common shares of Valdor Technology International Inc. will... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Groups to meet on millage rates Jul 19, 2008
for construction aid and pole attachment fees related to fiber optics ring installation; and two invoices of $15,000 and $10,500 from York iates of Bainbridge for preparation of construction plans, technical specifications, permit acquisition and construction monitoring on U.S. 27 South/Alice Street/Georgia 97 South sewer extension project and water/sewer services at new Bainbridge High School, respectively. Brennan Leathers can be reached by e-mail at , or by telephone at (229) 246-2827, Ext. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Infinito announces final feasibility study results Jul 18, 2008
Portions of the Study were contracted directly by Infinito Gold to Golder Associates Ltd. ("Golder") and to Hellman ield Pty Ltd. ("H Sydney Australia. All dollar figures are United States Dollars. Highlights from the Study: - Gold price - $750/oz - Indicated Resources - 1.24 M oz of gold at a cutoff grade of 0.5 g Au/t - Inferred Resources - 1.21 M oz of gold at a cutoff grade of 0.5 g Au/t - Mineable Reserves - 1.01 M oz of gold - Strip Ratio - 0.6 (t waste per t of ore) - Cash Costs (LOM... (PR Newswire)
Surplus sale auction tops Ramsey County meeting Jul 17, 2008
He asked the county to act on several items including allowing fiber optics to be placed in a portion of Ramsey County No. 7 s right-of-way. Commissioner Scott Diseth requested that there be a sign placed at the point where the cable enters the right-of-way so blade men will know when ditch clean-outs need to be done. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Internet access is everywhere Jul 17, 2008
In the early 1980s, Wright built the first all-digital wireline metropolitan network linked by fiber optics in the United States ... In the early 1980s, Wright built the first all-digital wireline metropolitan network linked by fiber optics in the United States. (EETimes)
Pool accents you can add to your house Jul 15, 2008
Quartz halogens, halides, fiber optics and LED systems provide outlets for creativity perhaps a sequence of changing colors dancing around the pool, or a neon-bright perimeter. Wet decks: Wet decks are another new trend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Strike up the broadband Jul 13, 2008
IN MANY of the nation's metropolitan areas, people race around the Web on broadband roadways built on cable, fiber optics, DSL, and wireless systems ... The policy could also seed public/private partnerships to put fiber optics in rural areas. (Boston Globe)
Sunrise Telecom(R) Announces New Corporate Management Structure Jul 8, 2008
Commenting on the announcement, Paul Marshall, president and CEO, acknowledged Mr. Beenen's contributions to Sunrise Telecom, "Gerhard has been a valuable leader and we thank him for all he has done. His accomplishments include improving the development processes, better positioning the company for RoHS and environmental compliance and driving overall efficiencies." A key element of the reorganization process was combining the broadband, wireline and fiber optics operations into a single... (PR Newswire)
Sunrise Telecom eliminates COO job Jul 8, 2008
A key element of the reorganization process was combining the broadband, wireline and fiber optics operations into a single business which mirrors the convergence of the industry, the company said. "This new structure has resulted in the elimination of duplications and redundancies in the organization, including eliminating the position of chief operating officer. The key functional areas will now report to the CEO," Sunrise said. (San Jose Business Journal)
Resources Funds Notch Double-Digit Q2 Gains, Zooming By All Sectors Jul 8, 2008
Technology upgrades, such as the spread of fiber optics, will boost business. So will the shift to so-called 4G wireless services. (Investors Business Daily)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Tulsa Jul 7, 2008
ATrse Arrives in Tulsa. ATrse Arrives in Tulsa. (PR Newswire)
More Cable TV Choice for Plymouth, Mass., Consumers Jul 3, 2008
The network brings the power and capacity of fiber optics directly into people's homes and has industry-leading quality and reliability ... (More information about FiOS TV and fiber optics is available in Verizon's online News Center at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Metals self-assemble into complex nanostructures Jun 28, 2008
In addition to making porous materials, the researchers said, the technique could be used to create finely structured surfaces, the key to the new field of plasmonics, in which waves of electrons move across the surface of a conductor with the information-carrying capacity of fiber optics, but in spaces small enough to fit on a chip. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
PUD eyes increase in wholesale fiber optic rates Jun 26, 2008
The construction schedule should expand fiber optics to an average of 3,000 homes or businesses each year for a total estimated cost of $50 million. Commissioners plan to review the build-out plan regularly to "maximize use of budgetary resources beyond the 80 percent residential goal if possible," a PUD press release stated. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Directing news at KISU Jun 24, 2008
POCATELLO - Since graduating from Declo High School in 1994, Jason Pretty Boy has worked for a fiber optics company, tended bar, been a recurring student and is now news director at KISU-FM.. I'm one of those guys who can't stand still for a long period of time,'' Pretty Boy said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cable ads blur the fiber-optic picture Jun 23, 2008
"I thought to myself: Maybe I don't have to switch, because if Comcast has fiber optics now, that means that they'll be better," said Axel, who lives in Roosevelt, N.J.. But after asking around online, he found that nothing's changed about Comcast's service: It still uses coaxial cable to connect homes. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
World's Fastest and First Petaflop Supercomputer Uses EMCORE Connects Cables Jun 18, 2008
EMCORE's Fiber Optics segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems that enable the transmission of video, voice and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables for high-speed data and telecommunications, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) networks. EMCORE's Solar Power segment provides solar products for satellite and terrestrial applications. (PR Newswire)
My view: Village club scene on cusp of change Jun 18, 2008
It is my belief that many (if not all) of the new housing developments, including those that may occur at the OFS Brightwave fiber optics site at Jimmy Carter Boulevard and I-85, and existing apartment complexes, will in some way, shape or form be condominiums and/or townhouses. The other piece of the equation that I am starting to see is the addition of nightclubs and bars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Word on the Street Jun 16, 2008
A Kerman complex, Pebble Brook Village, also comes equipped with fiber optics ... "You have to be comfortable where you live," he said, adding that the granite countertops and fiber optics are a big draw. (Fresno Bee)
Blue Cross plans data center in Oxmoor Valley industrial park Jun 15, 2008
Jeff Met Lakeshore has become a magnet for such projects, with companies citing the ability to provide a security buffer around their facilities in the park, as well as the availability of infrastructure there, including transmission and fiber optics. Earlier this month, Southern Co. said it plans to build a data center at Jeff Met Lakeshore, a project that would cover up to 75,000 square feet with an investment in the $20 million range. (AL.com)
Storms cause phone, internet outages across city, county Jun 14, 2008
Thompson said 911 services were being rerouted, and other phone traffic was interrupted when flooding damaged a fiber optics line. We re not sure where, he said, but noted that the company was working on finding the problem so calls could be rerouted. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Indevus CEO postpones retiring after FDA inquiry Jun 13, 2008
Verizon has not been putting much investment behind digital subscriber line technology, focusing instead on fiber optics. (AP). (Boston Globe)
World's fastest computer unveiled Jun 13, 2008
The interconnecting system occupies 6,000 square feet with 57 miles of fiber optics and weighs 500,000 pounds. Although made from commercial parts, the computer consists of 6,948 dual-core computer chips and 12,960 cell engines, and it has 80 terabytes of memory. (CNN)
World's fastest computer -- thinking for you Jun 11, 2008
It was six years in the making, occupies 6,000 square feet, has 57 miles of fiber optics and weighs 500,000 pounds. IBM is about to move it from its lab in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Los Alamos, N.M. Well, whatever you do, don't drop it. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Suddenlink names Leo Kutz, John Menendez VP's Jun 11, 2008
After receiving a master's degree in telecommunications management from and a bachelor of science degree in electrical and electronic engineering and technology from , Kutz entered the telecommunications engineering industry where he's spent more than 25 years working with fiber optics, wireless communication, and network operations. His most recent position was as the vice president of engineering of China WiMax. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Record Realty Trust hires Jones Lang LaSalle to market portfolio Jun 6, 2008
Many of the properties feature enhancements such as LEED Gold Certification, FDA lab facilities, fiber optics and other special design features. On average, the building leases expire in 9. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rocket Students Achieve Lift-Off Jun 5, 2008
When our fiber optics failed to transmit signal on the day of the tests, we could not have been successful had the Army not pulled in some microwave dishes that the students could use to communicate and control events at the pad, he said. But failure to launch does not mean that the mission was unsuccessful. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Document: New Hartford sign laws Jun 5, 2008
Changeable copy sign, electronic - a sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, non-pictorial, text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light emitting diodes (LED s), fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area ... Electronic graphic display sign - a sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static graphics, static... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Missouri Governor on tourism tour Jun 4, 2008
It features exhibits, a research library, an audiovisual presentation and a fiber optics diorama of the battle. The governor and his wife listened attentively as Jack Mayes discussed the battle plan on Monday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Council whittles away at proposed city budget Jun 3, 2008
Mercer s list includes delaying the hiring of an architect to design a new police center ( 150,000) to delaying the installation of fiber optics for a project in the city s information services division ( 55,075) to not buying new telephones ( 250). Washington Electric Utilities Director Keith Hardt told the council the city has been told to expect an increase in the wholesale power rate it pays to buy electricity to increase from 5 percent to 12 percent as of October. (Washington Daily News, NC)
The Age of Reagan Jun 2, 2008
Computers, fiber optics, and the Web brought productivity gains that were thought impossible for a mature economy like ours. How much of this was the result of the easy money of the go-go years of the 1980s, I leave to others; but the effect of the deficits was to increase real interest rates, which came down only through Bush-Clinton. (Slate)
Splash down at America's wildest water parks May 31, 2008
The Dragons Revenge uses Master Blaster technology (on eight uphill runs), original music, fiber optics, spin tunnels, faux fire, animation projected on a water screen, olfactory effects (the scent of burning) and even a story line. 1. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Next Wireless Spectrum Sale Likely to Come With a Catch May 31, 2008
Wireless could be a solution because it can be made to reach more remote areas at a lower cost than building fiber optics networks. Auctions Aplenty. (TechNewsWorld)
TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Taunton, Mass. May 31, 2008
Verizon is the first company to offer a fiber-to-the premises (FTTP) network, connecting homes and businesses directly to fiber optics on a widespread scale. FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, 30 high-definition channels, video on demand and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Access to next-gen Internet may be uneven May 26, 2008
Voice, data, fiber optics, cctv camera and overhead paging solutions. fibertelinc. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
City setting up high-speed network May 24, 2008
In all, the council agreed to pay Georgia Power $61,800 for installing the fiber optics on 412 poles, at $150 per pole. City Manager Chris Hobby estimated it will cost the city an additional $25,000 to route some of the fiber optics underground, as ATrefused to allow the cabling to be attached to its poles. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Jail to serve as video courtroom May 21, 2008
In addition, Dunbar said the county will need to pay about $285 for cabling and $1,200 "to light both ends of the fiber optics cable." Dunbar said that the system includes a 32-inch TV and a video camera for the jail and a second 32-inch TV and video camera in the judge's room in the courthouse. He said that the judge will have a remote control available that will allow him or her to zoom in on the inmate. (Washington Journal, IA)
The Long, Strange Trip Continues May 17, 2008
In February, General Telephone & Electronics demonstrates the transmission of a television signal by fiber optics, a technology that would revolutionize cable TV 30 years later. Ralph Roberts, Daniel Aaron and Julian Brodsky buy their first cable system in Tupelo, Miss. (Multichannel News)
Thinking outside - and inside - the box May 15, 2008
A series of woven, illuminated fiber optics will draw the eye up the historic atrium. "We're anxious to have art that understands the architecture and acts with an understanding of the building," Pangaro says. (Boston Globe)
Optronics World 2008 Held at Pacifico Yokohama; Video Report May 15, 2008
A total of 241 companies and industry organizations, including 13 from the United States, China, Taiwan and Korea, participated in Laser Expo 2008, Lens Design and Manufacturing Expo 2008 and Optical Fiber Integrated Technologies Exhibition 2008, which became international exhibitions, representative of Japan and Asia, focusing on laser, optics and fiber optics. As many as 69 special seminar sessions were held during the exhibition period. (JCN Network, Japan)
Iran Behind Beirut Takeover, Eyes Israel May 15, 2008
Hezbollah also cited as a pretext for the takeover the government demand that it close a parallel network of buried fiber optics telephone cables it had been using to communicate with fighters in the south, the Bekaa valley, and even in Christian areas. The parallel communications system allowed Hezbollah to maintain a secure command and control system during the summer 2006 war with Israel, both Israeli and Lebanese officials told Newsmax. (Newsmax)
Prince Caspian And The Billionaire May 14, 2008
He started in oil and then moved to railroads, fiber optics, movie theaters and sports teams. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes -- Business)
REGION: Caltrans recommends $5 million for traffic signals May 13, 2008
I've seen cities that spend lots of money on cameras and fiber optics but fail to learn how to program the signals and understand coordination plans and other tricks to make the traffic flow better. I think some of the money should go for mandatory signal timing training for any agency that receives funding. (North County Times)
NB airport trash cans cost $1,000 - apiece (4) May 13, 2008
How many millions of tax dollars are being spent to bring in fiber optics to rural Oregon communities. The airport terminal needs to look good. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
TACONIC'S DOWNTOWN CROWN May 13, 2008
The tower boasts minimum 14-foot slab-to-slab floor heights, with several floors of 23-foot heights - ensuring room for modern fiber optics. Alexander says 375 Pearl will likely appeal to advertising, publishing and other media firms as well as be well suited for government-related uses. (New York Post -- Business)
Cheesy Goodness May 11, 2008
A radical faction 00004000 of white-hat hackers at the company's Futuristics Lab devises a plan to wire 3,400 in-store ovens with fiber optics, lash them via a high-speed WAN to a matrix of geostationary C-band comsats, and control the whole system through high-tech operations centers secured behind blast walls at secret locations across the globe. A triumphant Domino's prepares to announce the return of the 30-minute guarantee. (FastCompany)
