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    Ambitious plans to propel Malaysia to the forefront of ICT  Nov 21, 2009
    The MSC bill of guarantees alone has done a lot ... Then in 1996, Malaysia embarked on an even more ambitious plan, that of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), aimed at creating a world class ICT hub ... About 13 years on and while the MSC has some statistics to show its achievements, some detractors question whether the technology industry would have been better served by pouring more resources into the education industry. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Information and Communications Technology to power Perak's growth  Nov 20, 2009
    In realising the goal to transform Perak into a knowledge economy, Chang said there was a need for the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia Cybercentre in Meru Raya to find its niche market that complements MSC status centres in Cyberjaya. On other infrastructures, he said, Ipoh already has excellent facilities such as roads with good connections to major highways and broadband connectivity on par with Kuala Lumpur City. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Local startups impress VCs  Nov 18, 2009
    KUALA LUMPUR: Every single one of the 20 startup companies that pitched ideas to venture capitalists (VC) at the sixth MSC Malaysia InnoTech event are in further talks on seed funding possibilities. These startups initially received pre-seed funding of RM150,000 each from MSC Malaysias Pre-Seed Fund to create prototypes and are now seeking further funding (seed funding) from VCs to market their products ... Although there is no certainty of these companies receiving funding, the fact that there... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Wanted: gutsy leader to sip from poisoned chalice  Nov 17, 2009
    In 2004 MSC Cruises was carrying 250 000 passengers a year worldwide ... In 1978 the cruise season in South Africa totalled 1 000 people, which is half the number of people now accommodated on one cruise on the MSC Sinfonia that is currently operating out of Durban port ... According to Pierfrancesco Vago, the chief executive at MSC Cruises, the business has proved recession-proof as it offered value for money. (Business Report, South Africa)

    MSC Cruises urges Transnet to upgrade Durban terminal  Nov 17, 2009
    MSC Cruises has made a guarantee to Transnet that 150 000 passengers will embark and disembark at the Durban port this season in a bid to get the state-owned enterprise to invest in a cruise terminal. Pierfrancesco Vago, the chief executive of MSC Cruises, said at the weekend: "We have given Transnet a written commitment on volumes for the next three years. Whether we meet the target or not we are committed to paying." ... MSC Cruises pays R100 for each passenger embarking and disembarking at... (Business Report, South Africa)

    After deviations, eonomists emphasise on people for growth  Nov 16, 2009
    Last week, Malaysias MSC International Advisory Panel met. Present were pioneers like Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank, NR Narayana Murthy of Indias Infosys and IBMs Sam Palmisano. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Persoft sees MSC Cybercentre status for unit  Nov 14, 2009
    PETALING JAYA: Persoft Corp Sdn Bhds wholly-owned subsidiary Persoft Properties Sdn Bhd expects to achieve MSC Malaysia Cybercentre status within the next six months. On Nov 9, the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry gave approval for Persoft Properties to be developed as an MSC Malaysia Cybercentre ... The physical enhancement of the building is not part of the criteria to achieve the MSC status, he told a press briefing here yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Question of Internet filtering still unresolved  Nov 12, 2009
    This promise by the Government is enshrined in the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Bill of guarantees and echoed in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA). When MSC Malaysia (formerly known as Multimedia Super Corridor) was introduced, the 10-point MSC Bill of Guarantees was enacted as part of the Governments commitment to ensure the success of MSC Malaysia-status companies ... In addition to providing a comprehensive regulatory framework of intellectual property protection and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    PM: Advance with technology  Nov 11, 2009
    According to Najib, this was why the MSC Malaysia initiative, which will enter its third phase of development and evolution from 2011 to 2020, will build on the country s success so far and boost its economic growth and societal well-being. Najib said Malaysia now wanted to create its own software, games, creative content and social networking icons. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    More news reports...  Nov 11, 2009
    Memorial Student Center Student Conference On National Affairs and MSC Town Hall will present a concert entitled "Voices of the Past and Present" to celebrate Veterans Day at 7 p.m. tonight in Rudder Theater ... Memorial Student Center Student Conference On National Affairs and MSC Town Hall will present a concert entitled "Voices of the Past and Present" to celebrate Veterans Day at 7 p.m tonight in Rudder Theater. (The Battalion, TX)

    Jump in broadband penetration vital  Nov 11, 2009
    MDeC is guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative which was establised to push the country towards a knowledge-based economy. She said all the industry players are working hard to achieve the broadband penetration target. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Smart systems for a better planet  Nov 11, 2009
    The panel helps guide the countrys MSC Malaysia initiative to build up a knowledge-based and innovation-centric economy. When we say smarter planet, we mean thinking and acting in new ways to make our systems more efficient, productive and responsive, Cheung said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    MSC Cyberport eyes expansion to China, Indonesia  Nov 11, 2009
    JOHOR BARU: MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd is currently conducting a feasibility study to extend the e-Local Authority system (e-PBT) to local authorities in China and Indonesia ... Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman (2nd from right) with MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd chief executive officer (2nd from left) signing the agreement for the E-PBT system ... There is a big market for us out there; in China alone there are 1,000 local authorities but offhand, I dont have the figure for Indonesia, Ganesh... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    PetroBakken Announces Third Quarter Results and Current Production of 44,500 boepd  Nov 10, 2009
    Bill holds an MBA, an MSc in Geological Sciences, and a BSc in Earth Science (Geophysics). We announce that Brett Herman has resigned from the Board of Directors effective November 9, 2009 to focus on his new business endeavours. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Come write to me personally your complaints, suggestions or praises, invites PM Najib  Nov 10, 2009
    The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in his opening remarks at the MSC International Advisory Panel (IAP) meeting here Tuesday said that the high speed broadband network will create a platform to develop future ICT applications, while providing the people, businesses and government agencies with a competitive boost via cutting edge communications ... "Our prior focus on attracting foreign investment as a low cost producer, has somehow created a dilemma, as our industrial advancement... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    ISA team has first D1 tourney win  Nov 10, 2009
    The Eliminators had another solid outing Sunday in a 2-0 loss to the MSC Strikers. The ISAs D1 season resumes next spring with teams preparing for the State Cup. (New Iberia, LA)

    Broadband lessons from Kentucky  Nov 10, 2009
    Tech on the sidelines of the 21st MSC Malaysia Implementation Council Meeting in Putrajaya on Monday. Bumps in the road. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Najib on whats needed to raise income  Nov 10, 2009
    Empowering programme: Najib looking at Azizah Talib, 48, keying in her MyKad number to purchase groceries at the demonstration of MyKasih programme after opening the 21st MSC Malaysia Implementation Council Meeting at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Putrajaya yesterday ... He said he was working to transform the economy, adding that MSC Malaysia should play a big role by helping to build a world class technology sector that would serve as one of the engines of growth in the New... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Choose local IT solutions, govt agencies told  Nov 9, 2009
    He was speaking after officiating at the 21st MSC Malaysia Implementation Council Meeting (ICM) on Monday at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) ... Tomorrow, the International Advisory Panel (IAP) will meet at the PICC. It will focus on how the MSC Malaysia initiative can assist the countrys economic recovery and create future prosperity via an innovation economy, develop world-class talents in Malaysians, and help attract investments ... The panel, which includes... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Aiming for 6pc GDP growth till 2020  Nov 9, 2009
    He said he was already working to transform the economy and MSC Malaysia should play a big role in helping to build a world-class technology sector that would serve as one of the engines of growth in the New Economic Model to be unveiled by the end of this year. The New Economic Model will be powered by innovation, creativity and high-value activities which are a natural fit with MSC Malaysias aspirations to build a vibrant Malaysian ICT (information and communications technology) industry, he... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    IT experts to share views on enhancing the role of MSC Malaysia  Nov 7, 2009
    KUALA LUMPUR: When the who s who of the information technology (IT) industry convene for two days at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre from Monday, they will provide views on enhancing the role of MSC Malaysia to accelerate the country s transformation into knowledge-based, innovation-led economy. The luminaries, who make up the MSC Malaysia International Advisory Panel (IAP) members, will be in the administrative capital to discuss a host of topics, including developments and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Healthcare industry needs IT jab  Nov 6, 2009
    According to the director of the MSC Malaysia Telehealth initiative Dr Amiruddin Hisan, his department is working on creating Malaysian health industry standards in various areas, including lifetime health records and lifetime health plans. The Health Ministry is responsible for the main IT implementation, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    IAP meeting to be smaller but more focused  Nov 4, 2009
    KUALA LUMPUR: The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), custodian of the MSC Malaysia initiative, has downsized this years International Advisory Panel (IAP) meeting ... A smaller group will allow us to be more focused on what is needed to take the MSC Malaysia forward, said Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, MDeC chief executive officer, at a press conference on the IAP meeting ... MSC Malaysia, conceptualised in 1996, is a government initiative to leapfrog the countrys knowledge-based economy... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Science graduates to be paid to stay in class  Nov 3, 2009
    The project of the Union science and technology ministry will be open to MSc and Phd students ... An unemployed MSc or Phd basic science student can write a proposal to the department of science and technology on any project that would have useful results either in terms of a product or in terms of enhanced knowledge, or new formulations in basic sciences ... Students may not want to do an MSc or Phd in basic sciences, fearing they wont land jobs. (India Times, India)

    Aero engineers on cloud nine  Nov 3, 2009
    It also employs specialised software, such as MSC Nastran/Patran (from MSC Software Corp in California) for modelling and analysis of aircraft parts. British connection. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Animation hotshots to grace creative content conference  Nov 2, 2009
    These talks are part of the MSC Malaysia Kre8tif ... includes a MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards Night to recognise outstanding Malaysians for creative works in their respective fields ... MDeC is guardian of the MSC Malaysia initiative that was started to leapfrog the nations knowledge-based economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    The plight of the bluefin  Oct 29, 2009
    They kept saying "there's no shortage of fish, but at the same time, they were selling parrot fish (filleted to disguise), because they completely overfished the reefs with massive numbers of fishpots. About 15 years ago a fishpot ban was introduced in Bermuda and parts of the reef system were set aside as breeding grounds. The fishermen were furious, but the law stood. Its taken all this time for the fish population to start to recover but there is still a long way to go. There are some... (BBC News -- Science)

    Casting a net into the future  Oct 29, 2009
    Before we can strike a balance between exploiting the oceans and sustainably harvesting them we must realise that, as it stands, very few so-called 'sustainable' fisheries can be sustained at current levels (even MSC certified ones). As we move from one depleted species to another ie. (BBC News -- Science)

    Red Back Announces West Branch Getting Bigger  Oct 28, 2009
    MSc, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. Mr. Stuart is the VP - Exploration of the Company and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    IIT-Delhi PhD student held for Naga girl's murder  Oct 26, 2009
    Sinha, who hails from Patna, had graduated from an engineering college in Allahabad and completed his MSc from IISc, Bangalore. He was doing PhD in wave mechanics from IIT-Delhi on a monthly scholarship of Rs 14,000. (India Times, India)

    German team develop instant liquid explosive detector  Oct 21, 2009
    Her owners call MSC Splendida the world's most beautiful ship. Rob Dunlop investigates the claim. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Heart Test Found Safe For Pre-transplant Kidney Patients  Oct 19, 2009
    Study co-authors include Lynn Dahri, RGN, Wendy Brown, RGN, MSc, Neill Duncan, MBBS, MRCP, Seema Singh MSc, Andrew Palmer, FRCP, Megan Griffith, FRCP, PhD, Tom Cairns, MBBS, and David Taube, FRCP (West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Imperial College Kidney and Transplant Institute, London); Christopher Baker, FRCP, PhD, and Iqbal Malik, MBBChir, MA, MRCP (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London). Journal reference. (Science Daily)

    PMC-Sierra to set up RM1.3bil HQ in Penang  Oct 19, 2009
    The 6,500 sq ft commercial space in the 23-storey SunTech Tower, a MSC-compliant building, will serve as PMC-Sierras global headquarters for its operations in intellectual property (IP) ownership, technology hub and design ... The SunTech Tower complies with MSC status requirements ... We hope the federal government would endorse SunTech Towers Cyber Centre status soon, as Penang needs more MSC-status companies to be competitive, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    HK steps up efforts to launch electric vehicles by end of 2010  Oct 15, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. But once that is capped, the cost of running the electric vehicles is 5 to 6 times less then the gasoline car and the growth will be exponential," said Lim Kian Wee, founder and executive director, AMPLE WORLD. Driving an electric vehicle in Singapore for example could cost somewhere around S 6 to power up, in comparison to the equivalent of S 80 or S 90 in gasoline. Moreover, to boost the efficiency of eco cars, many are looking towards technology for... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    No campus for 11 new Central varsities  Oct 12, 2009
    But the temporary campus in Jaipur has started courses in MSc/MA in statistics and MSc in mathematics. Topics. (India Times, India)

    Eco-friendly Defence Against Erosion In Arctic Regions  Oct 12, 2009
    Laboratory tests and analysis of on-site results were conducted by French partner CETE Est LRPC Nancy and Norwegian subcontractor UNIS, with PhD and MSc students taking part in the fieldwork. The project also entailed establishing the optimum shape and size of the geosynthetic bags, or Geobags, and the best method of installation. (Science Daily)

    New leadership team announced for N.O. housing  Oct 10, 2009
    Karen B. DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, Vice Dean of Community Affairs and Health Policy, Tulane University School of Medicine. Martin Gutierrez, Executive Director Neighborhood and Community Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Police SMS service wins top Apicta accolade  Oct 10, 2009
    Its no wonder that this company beat 17 other finalists to win the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific Information and Communications Technology Alliance (Apicta) Prime Ministers Choice Award because of its contribution to the community ... He said that over the past 10 years, the MSC Malaysia Apicta awards have been instrumental in developing a pool of small- and medium-scale technopreneurs for the nation ... The history of the MSC Malaysia Apicta awards goes back to 1999 when it was first introduced... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Shingles May Raise Risk of Stroke  Oct 10, 2009
    "If a person is already at risk for stroke, they should be aware that their risk may be higher if they have had shingles," study researcher Jiunn-Horng Kang, MD, MSc, tells WebMD.. Also known as herpes zoster, shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) -- the same virus that causes chickenpox. (CBS News)

    Students' ire over visas  Oct 8, 2009
    Twenty-six-year-old Hafiz Yousef was overjoyed when he heard that Sunderland University in the UK had accepted him on its MSc Project Management course. It had been his dream to study in England. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    'Life on hold'  Oct 8, 2009
    Razi Farooqui was supposed to start his MSC degree at Oxford University at the beginning of October. Instead he is stuck in Karachi unable to travel abroad or obtain information on the progress of his visa application. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Malaysia to be world player in the multimedia industry  Oct 6, 2009
    He said, to date, the MSC Malaysia creative multimedia content industry comprised about 200 companies that were mainly involved in post-production, animation, game development, e-learning as well as mobile and interactive content ... Najib took a break from his working trip in Paris to fly here and give support to Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia companies taking part in the five-day event ... The MSC could finance, develop and produce almost 100 creative projects over the next five to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Apicta awards is yardstick to ICT industry health  Oct 5, 2009
    KUALA LUMPUR: There are more nominees vying for the MSC Malaysia Asia Pacific ICT (information and communications technology) Alliance awards this year than previously ... The MSC Malaysia Apicta awards was introduced in 1999 ... The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (Pikom) partners with MDeC, which is custodian of the MSC Malaysia initiative to leapfrog the countrys knowledge economy, to help organise the event. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Coats for Kids comes to Wilmington  Sep 30, 2009
    Distribution partners include Massachusetts Community Action Programs (MASSCAP), Salvation Army, Cradles to Crayons, Middlesex Human Service Agency, BUMC: Outreach Van Project, Lowell Wish Project, Community Giving Tree, Mental Health Association of Greater Lowell, Strafford County Community Action, Catholic Charities, Dorchester House MSC, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Carolina Hill Shelter, Taunton State Hospital, South Shore Day Care Services, Codman Square Health Center, Children... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Defence unions a challenge for alliance  Sep 25, 2009
    He was confident that a resolution would be found, apparently through the establishment of a military services commission (MSC) ... Young Communist League (YCL) national secretary and an ANC member of parliament Buti Manamela went even further, describing the MSC as an attempt to establish a "sweetheart union". (Business Report, South Africa)

    RIM renews call to ban illegal downloaders  Sep 25, 2009
    With the MSC Malaysia given such prominence there is no reason for our country not to adopt such a law ... MSC Malaysia was kicked off about 13 years ago to help build the nations knowledge economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    The MSC Forsyth Galleries find a home in the Wimberly Building  Sep 23, 2009
    "We chose this location because of the unique situations when dealing with art," said Nan Curtis, the director of the MSC Forsyth Center Galleries ... "With the closing of the MSC, we are looking into partnering with Forsyth for some of our exhibitions over the next few years," said Mary Tipton, a junior history major and chairwoman of the MSC Visual Arts Committee (VAC) ... The MSC Forsyth Center Galleries began as the Forsyth Center, an alumni center for the Association of Former Students. (The Battalion, TX)

    Local company aims high in RFID industry  Sep 23, 2009
    Multimedia Development Corporation, the caretaker of the MSC Malaysia initiative, gives out the Apicta awards to companies and individuals that have made outstanding achievements in the ICT (information and communications technology) industry. The Apicta 2009 awards will be held next month. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Conceal and carry is less than comforting  Sep 22, 2009
    A campus event dealing with the issue (the klashnikov-covered banner in the MSC) offered a venue for such discussion. Reasoning for any allowment of concealed firearms on our campus ranges from an exercise of one's constitutional right under the second amendment to the added reassurance of an armed student body will have against violent criminal acts. (The Current Online, MO)

    Internet Explorer 8 Fixes: Privacy and Efficiency  Sep 17, 2009
    msc into the search box, and hit Enter. Navigate to Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Internet Explorer / InPrivate. (Datamation)

    Mitsubishi Agriculture Machinery (MAM), Shaves Weeks Off Product Development Time Using MSC.Software's Simxpert  Sep 17, 2009
    Source: MSC.Software ... Sept. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MSC.Software Corp. (Nasdaq: - ), a leading global provider of simulation software applications and related services, today announced that agricultural machine manufacturer, MAM, has shaved weeks off of tractor product development time in the nine months since its implementation of MSC.Software's SimXpert ... "s" : "mscs","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : "". (Primezone Releases)

    Bumis urged to explore opportunities abroad  Sep 16, 2009
    About 10% of our members are currently exploring business opportunities overseas but the number of bumiputra ICT companies with business overseas is still insignificant, he told a press conference after the launch of the 5th MSC Malaysia NEF Bumiputra Technopreneurs Dialogue 2009 and Globalising Bumiputra Technopreneur Programme (GBT Programme) yesterday ... The GBT programme comprises eight key elements that include training, international marketing, international associate network and funding... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    a study on obesity in Second Life  Sep 15, 2009
    MSc I know what you re thinking ... Travis Saunders MSc, CEP Travis is an obesity researcher, Certified Exercise Physiologist, public speaker, writer and distance runner ... Peter Janiszewski PhD Candidate, MSc Peter is a published researcher, university lecturer, freelance writer, and general health enthusiast. (Harper's Magazine)

    arGEN-X Raises EUR9.5 Million to put SIMPLE Antibody(TM) Platform to Work  Sep 10, 2009
    For further information, please contact: Citigate Dewe Rogerson David Dible, Mark Swallow T: +44-207-282-2949 / 2948 E: arGEN-X Tim Van Hauwermeiren, MSc, eMBA Chief Executive Officer T: +31-6-122-85-257 E. SOURCE arGEN-X. (PR Newswire)

    Northland Moves to Feasibility Study after Positive PEA on Kaunisvaara Iron Ore Concentrate Project  Sep 7, 2009
    Thomas Lindholm, MSc, MAusIMM, Senior Mining Engineer. Micon International. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    His dream takes flight  Sep 2, 2009
    It is supported by movie distributor Buena Vista Columbia Tristar and the Multimedia Development Corporation, caretaker of the MSC Malaysia initiative. The theme this year is based on the Disney-Pixar animated movie Up which is being screened in local theatres now. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    MOL Media and Qtrax Enter Into Strategic Partnership  Sep 1, 2009
    is MSC Malaysia Status Company that publishes, aggregates, markets and distributes various high-bandwidth broadband content such as videos and music through various mediums including personal computers, mobile devices and television. MOL Media leverages on the traffic generated by the internet properties of it associate company, MOL AccessPortal Berhad which operates the portal MOL.Com and monetizes the content through the MOLePoints payment system that has over 500,000 payment channels across... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Extol MSC in talks with 12 potential franchise partners  Aug 31, 2009
    PETALING JAYA: Information and communications technology security solutions provider Extol MSC Bhd is in talks with about 12 potential franchise partners in Asia as part of its overseas business expansion, said chief executive officer Justin Tan. It was now evaluating and shortlisting potential franchisees, including in the Middle East, he told StarBiz. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    More news reports...  Aug 31, 2009
    "As students adjust to different routes around the MSC and Military Walk fences, it is a good idea to give yourself a few extra minutes to get to class," said Memorial Student Center Complex President Stephanie Burns. . (The Battalion, TX)

    Mineral Deposits Limited: Three Tonnes of Gold Produced at Sabodala  Aug 26, 2009
    The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by MDL's Mining Operations Manager, Bruce Van Brunt MSc Mining Engineering, who is a member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is also a registered professional geologist in the State of Washington, USA. Mr Van Brunt has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity undertaken. He is... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    UMSL's radio station shouldn't be taken for granted  Aug 25, 2009
    I must say that I am highly entertained by the U when I'm lounging around in the MSC doing absolutely nothing while I wait for my next class to start. One of the things I love the most about the U is that it is very welcoming to new DJs and all kinds of people. (The Current Online, MO)

    Find your lost items at the Lost and Found  Aug 25, 2009
    Stan Holmes, Scheduling Coordinator for the MSC, is the man in charge of the Lost and Found ... "We have three ways to report something as lost: over the Internet from the Lost and Found home page, over the phone or in person at the MSC," Holmes said ... The main computer lab at SSB 103 also maintains a lost and found where the staff will keep items such as flash drives for a few days before sending them over to the MSC. Yet another lost and found is at the library, but everything eventually... (The Current Online, MO)

    It's game time, where are you goin'?  Aug 25, 2009
    Going to class, studying for exams and hanging out in the quad (or the MSC in our case) are huge parts of the campus experience. But so is attending your school's sporting events. (The Current Online, MO)

    Student's 'Green' Use For Online Social Networking  Aug 21, 2009
    Derek Foster developed the WattsUp application, which will also allow people to assess their carbon dioxide emissions, as part of his project for the MSc in Human-centred Interactive Technologies. The domestic sector accounts for about 30 per cent of all energy consumed in the UK. The application aims to raise awareness of energy consumption in the home to both reduce usage and have a positive impact on climate change. (Science Daily)

    Bank bends rules to offer netas a loan bonanza  Aug 18, 2009
    MUMBAI: More than 200 MLAs and MLCs are all set to receive about Rs 100 crore by way of a housing loan from the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank for their proposed housing complexthe Rajyog Co-operative Housing Societyat Lokhandwala ... Incidentally, the Co-operation Minister is also the controlling and regulating authority over MSC, the apex bank in the state cooperative sector ... The MSC bank is not allowed to sanction loans beyond Rs 25 lakh. (India Times)

    MdeC fund to help creat more jobs  Aug 18, 2009
    As a government fund, it would ultimately generate more employment opportunities for those in the creative multimedia industry, as well as others associated with it, said chief executive officer Datuk Badlisham Ghazali at the MSC Malaysia IP Creators Challenge Series awards ceremony yesterday ... Part of the governments second stimulus package that focuses on generating economic growth and bridging the digital divide, the Co-Production Fund seeks to accelerate the competency and capability of... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Putting an end to the write stuff  Aug 17, 2009
    The device is marketed by Fifth Media Sdn Bhd which was participating at the recent MSC Malaysia Great ICT Sale ... Fifth Media is the global marketing arm of ENT Quest the local Rany with MSC Malaysia-status that developed the device and ENT Broadband, the holding company ... MDeC, which is custodian of the countrys MSC Malaysia initiative, put together The Great ICT Sale to give local small- and medium-scale enterprises a boost, as well as to further develop the nations software... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    MDeC sweetens pot for animators  Aug 17, 2009
    The carrot is a RM75mil fund being offered by the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), caretaker of the nations MSC Malaysia initiative. Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, MDeC chief executive officer, said the just-launched Mac3 fund is aimed at encouraging MSC Malaysia-status animation and game houses to engage in co-productions with foreign partners ... The fund will help accelerate the competency and capability of MSC Malaysia companies, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Satara couples put off having babies for cash incentive  Aug 14, 2009
    Mangesh, an MSC graduate farmer, convinced his wife to register with the Honeymoon Package under which they vowed to defer having children for two years after marriage. On August 15, the Jadhavs will redeem their pledge and will be among those who will celebrate a different kind of self-determination. (India Times, India -- Community News)

    U.S. Weighs Arming Ships Against Pirates  Aug 14, 2009
    On April 25, pirates tried to board the Italian cruise liner MSC Melody as it headed in the Indian Ocean from southern Africa to Europe, but Israeli private guards opened fire and the assailants departed. For opponents, the worst-case scenario is pirates getting bigger weapons. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    African Copper Plc Today Filed Its Half Year Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis  Aug 14, 2009
    This press release has been prepared under the supervision of Dave De'ath BSc (Hons), MSc, GDE-Mining and MIMMM, the Company's Manager of Geology of the Mowana Mine and a "qualified person" as such term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Mr. De'ath has reviewed and approved the technical information in this press release. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    The status of fiber to the home deployments in Spain  Aug 13, 2009
    has degrees (MsC, PhD in Telecommunications and is an expert in broadband and optical access networks. He did his PhD in the field of advanced optical access solutions. (Multichannel News)

    Finding art on campus is easy (and worthwhile)  Aug 12, 2009
    There are several galleries on campus, including Gallery 210, a professional gallery near the Millennium Student Center, Gallery Visio, the student-run gallery in the MSC, the Mercantile Library gallery, in the lower level of the campus library. Other galleries are Gallery FAB, a display of student and faculty art in the long hall of the Fine Arts Building and the Public Policy Research Center's photo gallery, in the SSB building. (The Current Online, MO)

    First Gas From the Kambuna Field  Aug 11, 2009
    After start up, production is targeted to build to a plateau of 40 million standard cubic feet per day ("MMscfd") of dry gas and approximately 4,000 barrels of condensate per day ... As the productive capacity of the three production wells has been demonstrated to be comfortably in excess of 100 MMscfd and with capacity in the pipeline and processing infrastructure for additional gas supply, Serica and field operator Salamander Energy plc intend to market additional quantities of gas following... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Saturday, AUGUST 15  Aug 11, 2009
    314 MSC, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For more information contact Keith Robinson at 1888. Page 1 of 1. (The Current Online, MO)

    What's SGA up to this fall?  Aug 11, 2009
    The trio will also update a bulletin board on the second floor of the MSC and utilize dry-erase boards on their office doors. "If we are out of the office we are going to have a dry-erase board out where you can leave your contact information or we can tell you where we are," Ritter said. (The Current Online, MO)

    Universal Screening For Intimate Partner Violence May Provide Only Modest Benefits  Aug 10, 2009
    Harriet L. MacMillan, MD, MSc, FRCPC; C. Nadine Wathen, PhD; Ellen Jamieson, MEd; Michael H. Boyle, PhD; Harry S. Shannon, PhD; Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, RN, PhD; Andrew Worster, MD; Barbara Lent, MD; Jeffrey H. Coben, MD; Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD; Louise-Anne McNutt, PhD; for the McMaster Violence Against Women Research Group. Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Health Care Settings A Randomized Trial. (Science Daily)

    Market accessibility major issue for local ICT firms  Aug 10, 2009
    There are currently about 1,300 active companies with MSC status in the country and MDeC receives 500 to 600 applications every year but there is no ICT giant from Malaysia, he told StarBiz in a recent interview. MDeC is mandated by the Government to coordinate, promote and develop the ICT industry through proposals on IT legislation and policies, establishing specific practices and constructing world-class standards for information infrastructure and urban development. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Does Facebook Usage Contribute To Jealousy In Relationships?  Aug 8, 2009
    Amy Muise, MSc, Emily Christofides, MSc, and Serge Desmarais, PhD, from the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada), surveyed young adults involved in romantic relationships and found that those who spent time on social networking sites such as Facebook may be exposed to information about their partners that makes them jealous, leading them to spend more time involved in online surveillance and to uncover even more jealousy-provoking information. The article describes a vicious cycle in which... (Science Daily)

    Internet users upset over Govts filter attempt  Aug 7, 2009
    The MSC Malaysia Bill of Guarantees specifies that the Internet will not be censored to ensure the success of the MSC Malaysia initiative, he noted. It will also be difficult to filter harmful content, especially that found in blogs, on the Internet as it knows no boundaries, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    USM students win study trip to Helsinki  Aug 6, 2009
    The quiz was endorsed by industry regulator the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and MSC Malaysia initiative guardian, the Multimedia Development Corporation. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Outraged Brazil ships rubbish back to Britain  Aug 6, 2009
    Eighty-nine containers packed with trash that includes dirty diapers, used syringes, food waste and computer parts were hoisted on to the freighter MSC Oriane in the early morning hours at Santos, South America's largest port. The incident outraged many Brazilians and prompted President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to criticize Britain and developed nations for urging higher environmental standards while using developing nations as garbage dumps. (Scientific American)

    TV And Computer Screen Time May Be Associated With High Blood Pressure In Young Children  Aug 5, 2009
    David Martinez-Gomez, BSc; Jared Tucker, MSc; Kate A. Heelan, PhD; Gregory J. Welk, PhD; Joey C. Eisenmann, PhD. Associations Between Sedentary Behavior and Blood Pressure in Young Children. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2009;163(8):724-730. (Science Daily)

    Juniper hardware for TEIN3  Aug 5, 2009
    The network provides a dedicated high-capacity Internet platform for research and education communities across 11 countries in Asia Pacific including the Malaysian Myren network which operates from the MSC Malaysia innovation centre in Cyberjaya. TEIN3 offers Asia Pacific a gateway for global collaboration, enabling the more than 30 million users in 4,000 regional research and educational organisations to engage in joint projects. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    High-speed broadband soon  Aug 5, 2009
    I have taken note of Pahangs keen interest in the high-speed broadband project, he said after opening the MSC Malaysia Pahang initiative at Putra Square here yesterday ... Najib said the MSC initiative, set up in 1996, was very pertinent in which 2,300 ICT-related companies were given MSC status nationwide to date. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

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