What Goes on in Airline Cockpits? Nov 12, 2009
U.S. Airways captain James Ray told Cordes pilots are under more pressure now 00004000 than ever before - their pay slashed in half and pensions eliminated - forcing some to take second jobs and live far from their hubs. Since 9-11, most of our pilot contracts have been gutted, every airline has been in a crisis financially since then, and they're looking to cut the bottom line - that's what it's all about these days, Ray said. (CBS News)
Read the story Nov 12, 2009
U.S. Airways captain James Ray told Cordes pilots are under more pressure now than ever before - their pay slashed in half and pensions eliminated - forcing some to take second jobs and live far from their hubs. Since 9-11, most of our pilot contracts have been gutted, every airline has been in a crisis financially since then, and they're looking to cut the bottom line - that's what it's all about these days, Ray said. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Taking WWII vets to see memorial Nov 12, 2009
Today, it operates like a volunteer airline, with 86 hubs in 33 states. Instead of renting small planes, they charter Boeing jets, thanks to donations that keep the planes in the sky. (CNN -- US)
Evolving libraries Nov 10, 2009
We are indeed becoming "the change agents on campus" and administrators are beginning to see libraries as important hubs of learning and information rather than simply as book depositories. Today's 21st century librarians are connected, tech-savvy information sleuths, part mind-reader and part educator. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
National Academy report cites Ames Laboratory's strength in new materials research Nov 10, 2009
While the national laboratories can serve and are serving as hubs for crystalline materials research and work closely with a number of research universities, the scientists surveyed called for greater support for research and the need for even wider collaboration between the national labs and additional research universities. "As outlined in the current NAS report, as well as in a 2003 DOE/BES workshop before it (Design, Discovery and Growth of Novel Materials For Basic Research: An Urgent U.S.... (EurekAlert!)
Creative Tech's survival hinges on China, ZiiLABS' SoC Nov 10, 2009
"As larger LCD screens become more affordable and bigger bandwidths get more prevalent," Leow explained in an interview with EE Times, the market is looking for solutions "that can bring YouTube to a larger screen TV and download movies from sites like BitTorrent directly to home media hubs -- without using a PC.". Intended applications for ZiiLABS' ZMS-08 multimedia processor include "connected TVs, video conferencing systems, Web tablets, media hubs and even smartphones," according to Leow. (EETimes)
Pfizer Announces La Jolla Research Center Plan Nov 10, 2009
In addition to the five research and development hubs, Pfizer will also operate nine specialized units around the world ... Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger applauded Pfizer for including La Jolla as one of its global research and development hubs ... "California has always been a leader in biotech research and innovation and Pfizer's announcement that it will establish California as one (of) the five hubs of its worldwide R&D network is fantastic news for our state," Schwarzenegger said in a... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Low-cost airlines gain ground against full-price rivals Nov 10, 2009
The conventional carriers, in turn, have cut flights in most markets, shrunk or closed hubs, and farmed a lot of routes out to regional affiliates. They've even abandoned service to some cities. (USA Today -- Money)
Are local libraries in process of checking out? Nov 8, 2009
They are community hubs where people can learn skills they need in the digital era. They are evolving beyond quiet reading spaces to bustling places of public discourse. (Anchorage Daily News)
India's capital fights space crunch Nov 8, 2009
It just developed Delhi's existing neighborhoods as employment hubs that ended up "piggybacking" the city's strained infrastructure, he said. Moreover, a non-execution of original plans to build at least 19 business centers within Delhi contributed to massive commercialization of the city's residential colonies, Kapoor added. (CNN -- International)
Air India may ground 650 flights per week Nov 7, 2009
NEW DELHI: Air India may ground a quarter of its weekly flights, bring all its services to West Asian labour hubs under its no-frills subsidiary and scrap a celebrated non-stop Mumbai-New York flight, as the cash-starved national carrier looks to tidy up its hangar ahead of an expected bailout package. The steps could be part of a civil aviation ministry restructuring plan that will be taken up by a Group of Ministers (GoM) next Thursday to decide on Air Indias future course and its immediate... (India Times)
Air Canada reports 2009 third quarter results Nov 6, 2009
Playing to these strengths, combined with a fully refurbished modern fleet and industry leading product, we are beginning to see encouraging results in our ability to capture increased flow traffic through our Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal hubs that have recently been refurbished to provide simplified transit facilities for connecting customers. "Our third priority, and one I am personally leading, is a culture change within Air Canada. This is one of the greatest hurdles for a large and... (Canada Newswire)
5 new technologies that will change everything Nov 5, 2009
0 version, future desktop computers may very well have two internal hubs, with several ports easily accessible in the front to act as a charging station. Each hub could have up to six ports and support the full amperage. (MSNBC -- Technology)
* Why be a mere spoke of a future China hub? Nov 5, 2009
Richard Baldwin has argued that a bicycle model of East Asian integration with two natural hubs and many overlapping spokes will emerge in the region ... One can locate the divergence between the hubs: The Japan-centric hub would be driven by market forces through trade, investment and technology flow, whereas the China-centric hub would be largely motivated by foreign policy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Stanford, Gladstone grab stem cell funds Nov 3, 2009
There are 17 multidisciplinary teams working in nine research hubs, coordinated and administered out of the University of Maryland-Baltimore. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the most talented investigators in the field to accelerate the application of this promising technology to real patient benefits, Dr. Deepak Srivastava, director of the Gladstone s cardiovascular institute, said in a press release. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Northeast to continue prepaid mobile connections Nov 2, 2009
However, of late, some of the trading hubs and check-posts along India-Bangladesh border areas of Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura have been brought under BSNL's network. BSNL has recently launched 3G standards services defined by the International Telecommunication Union in Guwahati (Assam), Gangtok (Sikkim), Agartala (Tripura) and Shillong (Meghalaya). (India Times, India)
Well, day-night racing works in Charlotte Oct 31, 2009
The Formula One race is being staged on Yas Island, a man-made island that will also host giant theme parks, including one run by Ferrari, and other entertainment hubs. Other islands off the coast will host more refined activities, with the Louvre and Guggenheim museums setting up operations, along with the Paris-Sorbonne university. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Schumpeter: Fish out of water Oct 30, 2009
Most of the world s other great entrepreneurial hubs, from Bangalore to Guangdong, bear the stamp of government intervention. But replicating these successes is difficult. (The Economist)
US Airways to cut 1,000 jobs Oct 30, 2009
With the realignment, US Airways says it will focus its operations on its four hubs here and in Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. as well as its hourly shuttle service linking New York s LaGuardia Airport, Boston and Washington s Ronald Reagan airport. By the end of 2010, the hubs will represent 99 percent of the airline s available seat miles, up from the current 93 percent. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Intellon, Whirlpool snag smart grid grants Oct 30, 2009
The winning proposals included plans to deploy some 18 million of the devices that will act as home communications hubs. "While the grants were pending, the whole market went on pause because people were waiting to see if they would get funding," said Jeff Lund, vice president of business development for Echelon Corp. (San Jose) which makes chips and software for smart meters. (EETimes)
US Airways cuts jobs, flights Oct 29, 2009
The airline says it will focus on its core network strengths, which includes hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia and Phoenix, as well as its operations at Reagan National, which US Airways calls a focus city. Those four airport operations, as well as its hourly shuttle service between Washington, New York and Boston, will serve as the cornerstone of the airline s network, representing 99 percent of its available seat miles by the end of 2010, compared to 93 percent today. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lodi City Council members, Michael Freedman discuss Downtown's future Oct 29, 2009
The survey also said Sacramento Street needs to be developed with residential facilities because they will be near transit hubs and within walking distance to Downtown. Freedman said that in order for the residential developments to thrive, retail stores and restaurants in Downtown must have a strong following. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution Oct 28, 2009
Bullet trains are already expanding the definition of a day trip and could help transform isolated backwaters like the inland city of Xian into booming heartland hubs. With traffic already clogging China's expanding network of highways, bullet trains could ease the snarls while opening up travel to the millions of Chinese still unable to afford a car, or a plane ticket. (MSNBC -- International)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
3) Charge for parking at the MARTA stations that are commuter hubs. THAT S where you collect the commuter fees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Storage Networking: The Basics Oct 27, 2009
Modern networked storage has evolved from the mid-1990s, where storage was connected via hubs using Fibre Channel arbitrated loops (FC-AL), to today, where we have Fibre Channel fabrics, over 1GbE or 10GbE, network-attached storage (), and , which can all be used for storage networking. I believe that over the next few years we are going to see Fibre Channel fade away as a technology in favor of Ethernet (see ). (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Obesity, STDs flow in social networks Oct 25, 2009
"On the other hand, time and again, what our work shows is that every friend makes you healthier and happier Finding the hubs of social networks can be invaluable from a public health point of view, the authors say. For example, instead of vaccinating everyone in a population against a disease, it may be just as effective to choose people at random and ask them to name their closest friends, then vaccinate those friends. The idea is that if someone names you as a friend, you are likely to be... (CNN -- Tech)
Ford and Foster differ on rail, growth management Oct 24, 2009
He said connecting employment centers and tourist destinations with population hubs is attractive to businesses and visitors, and said long-term phasing makes it somewhat more affordable. mmmanning@bizjournals. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
AP: Largest US Sting on Drug Cartel Arrests 300-Plus Oct 24, 2009
"Those are beautiful interstate (highway) hubs," Stewart said. "It's looking they have ramped up very quickly.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Scientists Bend Nanowires Into 2-D And 3-D Structures Oct 23, 2009
These stereocenters, analogous to the chemical hubs found in many complex organic molecules, introduce kinks into 1-D nanostructures, transforming them into more complex forms. The researchers were able to introduce stereocenters as nanowires self-assembled. (Science Daily)
Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood Tour Oct 23, 2009
Outside these little quest hubs, there are no friendly creatures. The monsters range from wild animals to giant spiders to ghostly apparitions. (IGN PC Games)
Brummie buffet Oct 22, 2009
" Thanks to the development of modern shopping/business hubs such as the Mailbox, the Cube, the Bullring and the Conference Centre, Mr White says that Birmingham has become more pedestrian-friendly, more people are going out, and in terms of restaurants there is now an "embarrassment of riches". Chippy successThis transformation is not just happening at the highest end. A chip shop in Ladywood, one of the most deprived areas of Birmingham, has been given a five-star grading by the industry's... (BBC News -- UK)
Winter driving can be difficultLocal law enforcement offer tips before winter weather sets in Oct 22, 2009
The sane one wrote on Oct 21, 2009 5:25 PM:" Nov 1st or the 1st snow I believe, up until April 1st.I have a large 4wd with manual locking hubs which makes driving in town real easy in the winter. Other tips I could offer drivers are: Hang up and drive! Icy roads demand your attention, not only for the danger you may pose but for the danger others pose to you!2: Snow tires, chains, 4wd, front wheel drive - it doesn't matter, pay attention and don't drive like an idiot, I even saw a BTS bus crash... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bangalore beta Oct 22, 2009
Many foreign businesses have set up outsourcing hubs in Bangalore and beyond - India is a leader in this type of business. Meanwhile non-governmental organisations and aid workers struggle to support the poorer aspects of society, and many believe that big businesses could have a more influential hand in helping those who are not doing so well out of the tech boom. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Delta revises international routes for '10 Oct 21, 2009
None of the new international routes are scheduled between , where Delta operates one of its 10 hubs. Most Read Stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
High rentals force banks to invest in their own premises Oct 21, 2009
MUMBAI: High real estate prices and the advantages of integrating operations within a single premise are compelling banks in Mumbai to move further north into the suburbs at half the rentals they used to pay in the commercial hubs ... Banks have also had their IT hubs in distant suburbs ... High real estate prices and the advantages of integrating operations within a single premise are compelling banks in Mumbai to move further north into the suburbs at half the rentals they used to pay in the... (India Times)
Top picks for big-value, buzz-worthy vacations Oct 21, 2009
Why now: Rolling greens, charming folk, and a stream of dry stout have always made Ireland an easy sell, and in the early 2000s, the outlook was particularly rosy as the Celtic Tiger poured money into the country, turning the unassuming little isle into one of Europe's richest technology hubs. Then fiscal fiasco hit hard, driving tech companies out and keeping American tourists at home. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mumbai's high realty prices drive banks to suburbs Oct 20, 2009
MUMBAI: High real estate prices and the advantages of integrating operations within a single premise are compelling banks in Mumbai to move further north into the suburbs at half the rentals they used to pay in the commercial hubs ... Banks have also had their IT hubs in suburbs ... Banks have also had their IT hubs in distant suburbs But now some jobs, including senior management, that have traditionally been inside corporate headquarters, are also moving north. (India Times)
Clash of the clouds Oct 19, 2009
Technological developments have hitherto pushed computing power away from central hubs: first from mainframes to minicomputers, and then to PCs. Now a combination of ever cheaper and more powerful processors, and ever faster and more ubiquitous networks, is pushing power back to the centre in some respects, and even further away in others. (The Economist)
Amazon: Turning Consumer Opinions into Gold Oct 18, 2009
And in 2006 the company created discussion hubs that allow consumers to gab about a wider range of topics, such as video production. Harry Potter. (BusinessWeek)
State now in race to home-grow, recruit new jobs Oct 18, 2009
The availability of labor, lower wage levels, proximity to shipping hubs, low energy and real-estate costs, and tax credits are among the key factors that companies consider. Neptune Orient Lines, a container shipping and logistics firm that is part of the NOL Group of Singapore, decided it could operate less expensively in Arizona than in Oakland. (AZCentral -- News)
Premier Wen says China will continue developing western region Oct 17, 2009
The investment will go to 18 projects, including railways, express ways, hydropower stations, shipping hubs, water control projects and airports. URUMQI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Businesses in China's far western Xinjiang region are now required to hire at least half of their new employees from among local residents, according to a government policy issued Wednesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Singapore to Host Asia Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition in 2011; Asia's Largest Exhibition for the Retail Industry Returns to Southeast Asia Oct 16, 2009
FAPRA members' selection of Singapore as the host city will bring this key regional event closer to the Southeast Asian retail hubs which have seen phenomenal growth in the past decade. Retailers in this region are expected to grasp this opportunity and make up the majority of the delegates at the event in Singapore. (JCN Network, Japan)
CDC Autism Research Projects Oct 15, 2009
These hubs are part of the Centers for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology (CADDRE) Network. In 2009, the regional centers were focusing on the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) Program but in prior years, CADDRE focused on several other projects. (Suite101.com)
Content & Communications World 2009 Exhibitor Profiles Oct 14, 2009
-Pixel Power Management Console for remote and local configuration, management and operational control of any Pixel Power graphics system, suited to centralized graphics hubs and updating graphics for distributed affiliates. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Market in Mexico fades amid Walmart era Oct 14, 2009
"It's something the United States doesn't have, these huge hubs for food," Torres said. "Up there, companies have their own warehouses, and the supply lines are much more independent.". (AZCentral -- News)
The new wave is brewing Oct 13, 2009
More Sensory Labs are planned for Australia and overseas, and Malatesta aims to set up St Ali hubs in Sydney, Tokyo, New York and London. No one can accuse Malatesta of taking his tucker lightly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Transport plan a rejig of old ideas Oct 13, 2009
All new hospitals, schools and employment hubs would need links to public transport to avoid the problems of north-west and south-west Sydney, where business parks were almost completely dependent on cars. The Opposition submission also urges the creation of ''multi-purpose transport hubs'' in key locations around Sydney suburbs, incorporating commuter parking and bicycle storage, and small shops such as cafes and newsagents over train, bus and ferry interchanges. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'No sweatshops in SA' Oct 13, 2009
He said these countries were hubs of technology and major sources of investment. Sapa. (iAfrica.com)
Double blow for online music file-sharing`hubs Oct 13, 2009
FT.com / Companies / US & Canada - Double blow for online music file-sharinghubs ... Double blow for online music file-sharinghubs ... The people and ISP allegedly operating "hubs" in a private file-sharing network designed to promote and facilitate the illegal sharing of copyrighted material. (Yahoo News -- Digital Music)
Government to continue with projects started by previous administration Oct 13, 2009
the Aburi Craft Village, to transform them into job generating hubs for t= he youth. The Botanical Gardens, which have both national and international appeal, have deteriorated in recent times, thus affecting patronage of tourists, but Vice President Mahama said government would reverse the decline by partnering the private sector in attracting global sightseers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rainy day funds see Middle East through downturn Oct 12, 2009
Much of that gain came from money sent home by Arab workers living in Dubai and other Gulf business hubs. Those worker remittances officially account for 15 percent of Jordan's economy, and more than 20 percent of the economies of Lebanon and Egypt, though unofficial remittance levels may be double that, Saidi said. (Business Report, South Africa)
On-Demand Window Is Wide Shut Oct 11, 2009
VOD-content distributor In Demand said that 11 of the 16 new titles from major studio outlets debuting next month on VOD will be available to its affiliates at the same time as they hit Blockbuster Video store shelves and Netflix DVD mail-distribution hubs. Among the titles are such box-office hits as Sonys Angels & Demons. (Multichannel News)
Briefing: Wiser wires Oct 9, 2009
Its gear cameras, sensors, wireless hubs is mainly used to keep burglars out, but can also be put to work managing energy consumption. Some technology heavyweights also want a piece of the pie. (The Economist)
MRCB to recoup IT spending on Sentral Park in 3 years Oct 9, 2009
Shahril said MRCB was also looking at implementing similar comprehensive IT solutions at its other transport hubs, particularly Penang Sentral. As the prime systems integrator, Datacraft will lead the project management and deployment of solutions for KL Sentral Park. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Small companies throw up winning teams in downturn Oct 9, 2009
The location of the hotels has also worked to its advantage, says OP Mendiratta, group general manager at Parkland: Since all our properties are situated on main roads and not very far from commercial hubs like Nehru Place and Bhikaiji Cama Place, this helped us to profit from the bad times. So much so, the Commonwealth Games Accommodation Committee has chosen Parkland for its customer acceptability in terms of space, location and low rate, for the upcoming games in New Delhi. (India Times)
AP, News Corp bosses to search engines: Pay up Oct 9, 2009
The AP licenses its stories and photographs to many of the Internets main hubs, including Google, Yahoo and Microsofts MSN, and its work is also used by hundreds of websites owned by newspapers and broadcasters. Currently, they all get the material at the same time. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
COMMENTARY: Dismayed by USA Today report on airports Oct 8, 2009
municipal airport while clearly favoring larger municipal airline hubs. More discouraging than the above statements, of all of the hundreds of general aviation airports across the country to select as an example, Frank chose to execute a hidden sneak attack on the Benson Municipal Airport, by name, and criticize the use of these federal funds in this community at your airport. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
What’s the rush? Oct 4, 2009
But once word starts to spread about this unique 70-mile network, expect it to rival the Kingdom Trails as one of the top mountain biking hubs in the state. A century ago, Millstone Hill was home to more than 75 quarry operations. (Boston Globe)
Invasion of the pod car Oct 4, 2009
As a distributor, it could branch out into less dense areas to bring riders to other mass transit hubs. And it could provide a valuable service in edge cities, to ferry people from residential areas to shopping areas or office parks - routes that are now taken almost exclusively in automobiles. (Boston Globe)
City cant keep tech startups Oct 3, 2009
Unlike tech hubs such as Boston or Silicon Valley, Atlanta lacks the close-knit network in which tech entrepreneurs can bounce ideas off each other, troubleshoot and trade resources. If an entrepreneur has no real connections outside of their startup company, it s easy for an investor to lure the entrepreneur away to Silicon Valley, said Stephen Fleming, vice provost at Georgia Tech. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
UM Land gets nod for land acquisition Oct 2, 2009
It will comprise industrial and technology parks, commercial, logistics and transportation hubs as well as supporting residential components. Shareholders also approved UM Lands proposal to jointly develop the land with Tradewinds Johor Sdn Bhd (via a 51:41 joint-venture company, Extreme Consolidated Sdn Bhd, held by UM Land and Tradewinds respectively). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Michigan and Granholm Face a Budget Deadline Oct 1, 2009
And even leafy, seemingly upscale suburban neighborhoods have become hubs of foreclosed homes and shuttered businesses. Managing Michigan's crisis is the state's governor, Jennifer M. Granholm. (Time.com)
OnLive Secures More Funding Oct 1, 2009
Currently, OnLive is currently expanding its server centers and expects to have five operational hubs around the US on launch day. OnLive uses a "cloud" of servers to do the processing for gaming, enabling players to stream graphically intensive videogames instantly and on demand without a powerful local computer. (IGN PC Games)
Washington plans Tehran sanctions Sep 30, 2009
US officials are also looking at ways to keep goods from reaching Iran by targeting companies that get around trading sanctions by sending shipments there through Dubai, Hong Kong and other trading hubs. But the US has limited options in unilaterally targeting Iran because it wants to avoid measures so severe that they would undermine consensus among countries pressing Iran. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
What crisis? Sep 30, 2009
This means that poorer nations need to prepare for climate change at home by building up infrastructure and basic services in small towns located in rural areas that could become destination hubs for local migrants. Options include policies that promote access to non-farm jobs in small rural towns and a more decentralised distribution of economic opportunities. (BBC News -- Africa)
