Red Cross will get prison-camps data Aug 23, 2009
Although the ICRC has access to that facility, prisoners have protested their detention by refusing since last month to see Red Cross workers or participate in videoconference visits with their families. Unlike the large U.S. military prisons that once operated in Iraq - where military panels reviewed individual cases for release or transfer to Iraqi-run facilities - there is no review or adjudication process at Bagram. (AZCentral -- News)
Marine Sees Daughter's Birth Via Videoconference Aug 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009. AUGUSTA, Maine Marine Capt. Nathaniel Picard was there for his wife during labor, even though he was thousands of miles away at Al-Asad Airfield in western Iraq. (Fox News)
Pentagon Doubts Led to General's Ouster Aug 18, 2009
He spent weeks reiterating its importance at his daily morning videoconference with regional commanders. McChrystal's relationship with Mullen has resulted in a flow of personnel that eluded McKiernan. (CBS News -- Politics)
China "regrets" WTO audio-visual ruling, may appeal Aug 13, 2009
Makers of economical audio visual and videoconference Furniture, podiums, lecterns and racks. Tech Rentals, Inc. is a full-service audio/visual rental and staging company providing audio, video, lighting, computers and complete staging for meetings, tradeshows and special events. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
C-USA media days made easier by technology Jul 31, 2009
C-USA said it will save the schools about $20,000 in travel expenses by doing the videoconference, but that wasn't the only reason they went high-tech. "I'll tell you personally the main driver wasn't saving money on this," Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky said via teleconference Wednesday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Parents guide to new movie releases Jul 23, 2009
The product is called Eleutian SpeakENG(TM), and students can subscribe to an integrated package of online multimedia English courses and videoconference tutoring. SpeakENG also offers real-time assessment to measure progress and to track a student's needs. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
> Intel Corp. prescribes telemedicine to treat health care costs Jul 22, 2009
To hit that market Intel unveiled the Intel Health Guide, a computer installed in homes that allows physicians to videoconference with patients and check vital signs online. The Intel Health Guide is an example of telemedicine, a booming sector gaining federal support for its promise in reducing emergency visits and expanding access to specialists in rural areas. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Congress treating us on a par with BSP: Amar Jul 21, 2009
Singh, addressing the press in a videoconference from Singapore, said SP will soon call its national executive to decide on the issue. He was reacting to a statement of a strong general secretary that Congress treats SP on a par with BSP. This is an unfair comparison. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Voice over IP builds bridge to the future of DOD comms Jul 21, 2009
Ideally, a user who could only get to a VOIP phone would be able to join a videoconference as a voice-only participant, but that level of integration hasnt been achieved yet. And because those systems grew up in parallel, there is also some redundancy between them, Mestrovich said. (FCW.com)
Blogging pairs well with food Jul 16, 2009
Harris is coordinating a tasting with , in which groups in Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis would participate simultaneously and interact through a videoconference. Serving up customers. (Columbus Business First, OH)
US general says US ready for NKorean attack... Jul 15, 2009
Sharp spoke by videoconference from New York. Kim appeared frail and gaunt in a public appearance last week, fueling speculation that his health is failing. (The Drudge Report)
Video puts soldier at wife's side during delivery Jul 15, 2009
Cole Stephen Guess was born at 11:45 a.m. Monday with his father, Cpl. Chad Guess, watching via videoconference from Al Asad, Iraq, where he is deployed. Cole Stephen Guess was born at 11:45 a.m. Monday with his father, Cpl. Chad Guess, watching via videoconference from Al Asad, Iraq, where he is deployed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Maine pound shows off rare orange, live lobsters Jul 6, 2009
Two New Services for Telepresence, the Immersive Videoconference Solution from Orange Business Services. Less than a year after the launch of Telepresence, Orange Business Services introduces two new services to enrich this offer, available today in 104 countries, making it the worlds largest coverage. (Fresno Bee)
By the Letter: Audio-Video Corp. Jul 2, 2009
Klarsfeld said the 54-year-old audio-visual, broadcast and videoconference systems integrator is in survival mode these days and expects revenue to drop $2 million in 2009 compared with 2008. The Albany company is one of several companies The Business Review is profiling in Capital Region By the Letter. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Iraqis cheer, fear U.S. pullout from cities Jul 1, 2009
Citing the Kirkuk bombing, Obama warned of tough times ahead and said the United States would continue to support as it works to become "a "sovereign, stable, and self-reliant" country. Earlier, the top U.S. general in Iraq insisted shortly before the Kirkuk bombing that much of the country is safe. "There is not widespread violence in Iraq," Gen. Ray Odierno told reporters in a videoconference from . "There's still gonna be bumps in the road. There's still gonna be violence here," he said.... (CNN -- World)
More hotels invest in videoconference rooms to cut costs Jul 1, 2009
By Roger Yu, USA TODAY and Starwood Hotels will introduce expensive, high-end videoconference systems at several properties by year's end, a nod to the reality that technology is replacing more trips as companies trim travel costs. The videoconference systems each cost up to $350,000 and are ideal for meetings of fewer than 20 people ... Marriott will introduce its videoconference rooms at JW Marriott San Francisco, Bethesda North in Maryland and New York Marriott East Side by the end of October... (USA Today -- Tech)
Soldier in Iraq, wife linked for son's birth Jul 1, 2009
Jeremy Quintana, who has been in Iraq since Jan. 23, was able to spend some more time with his 21-year-old wife on Monday via videoconference ... The foundation has arranged for the family to have three videoconferences per month at home. (North County Times)
Cops: Mom Posts Sex Assault of Own Child on Web Jun 16, 2009
Carr, who is being held on $50,000 bail on charges of gross sexual assault and felony exploitation of a child, was arraigned by videoconference before a judge on Monday. She did not enter a plea, Maine State Police Det. (Fox News)
Why your next trip to the doctor may be just a click away Jun 1, 2009
Imagine having your appointment conducted as you sit comfortably in front of your home computer screen, describing symptoms or asking questions of a doctor via videoconference, and having your doctor respond in kind from the office ... The study, published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, involved 175 patients, ages 18 to 85, who were randomly assigned to specially-arranged videoconferenced "office visits" or conventional ones ... Beninger, who also is a regular patient of Dixon's,... (Boston Globe)
* Ma urges US to sell advanced fighters May 29, 2009
The presidents remark came after he stressed the need for Taiwan to continue acquiring weapons from the US in a videoconference call with China experts in Washington on April 23. Ma, who is on a 10-day state visit to Central America, mentioned the need to purchase the advanced fighter planes in telephone conversations with US lawmakers from his hotel in Los Angeles before leaving for Belize. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Psychologists find that head movement is more important than gender in nonverbal communication May 25, 2009
The researchers used synthesized faces known as avatars in videoconferences with nave participants, who believed they were conversing onscreen with an actual person rather than a synthetic version of a person ... The technology the team developed further allows them to map the facial expressions of one person onto the face of another in a real time videoconference. (EurekAlert!)
Lincoln native charged in SC murder May 18, 2009
On Friday, as he appeared by videoconference to ask a judge to release him on bond, he briefly apologized for the crash. "I take 100 percent responsibility for the accident," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
96-year-old Missoula woman makes quilt for first dog Bo May 7, 2009
The senator was in D.C., but they met him face to face via videoconference. That's a beautiful quilt, Tester told Doris when she showed it to him. (Missoulian, MT)
Local educators, leaders fighting school dropout May 5, 2009
More than 35 school personnel and community leaders met at the Escambia County School Board s Atmore office Tuesday to participate in a videoconference led by Robert Balfanz, PH.D. of the Everyone Graduates Center at John Hopkins University. Donna Revel, Escambia County attendance, at-risk and community education coordinator, organized the local aspect of the conference and said she saw it as a great success. (Atmore Advance, AL)
SAG, AFTRA Joint Board Approves Three-Year Contract Apr 20, 2009
Details of the two-year agreement covering TV programs and films will be reviewed by the SAG national board of directors on April 19, at a previously scheduled board meeting via videoconference in Los Angeles and New York. . (Multichannel News)
SAG, AMPTP Reach Accord Apr 18, 2009
Details of the two-year agreement covering TV programs and films will not be disclosed prior to review by the SAG national board of directors on April 19 --at a previously scheduled board meeting via videoconference in Los Angeles and New York. SAG said it will present the tentative agreement to its board of directors for approval and referral to the membership for ratification. (Multichannel News)
Global Sources' e-sourcing program helps buyers and suppliers reduce costs, shorten the buying process Apr 16, 2009
" e-sourcing is a four-step online process. First, participating buyers provide Global Sources with product categories and supplier selection criteria. Suppliers with relevant products can then submit their applications online. Next, Global Sources sends shortlisted supplier profiles to buyers. Finally, suppliers and buyers meet online and negotiate virtually by videoconference. Suppliers can conduct these meetings from Global Sources' sales representative offices across China. Buyers may... (PR Newswire)
Wine tastings online Apr 15, 2009
The tastings are the same as in-person sessions but instead of sitting across a restaurant table, the usual venue, critic and winemaker are viewing each other by videoconference ... The tastings are the same as in-person sessions but instead of sitting across a restaurant table the usual venue when Ullom is on the road critic and winemaker view each other by videoconference. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Wine tastings go online Apr 11, 2009
The tastings are the same as in-person sessions but instead of sitting across a restaurant table the usual venue when Ullom is on the road critic and winemaker view each other by videoconference. Being able to meet face-to-virtual-face means the winemaker and critic can talk about the wine as they're tasting it, exploring things like the impact of growing conditions and the many other factors that go into a particular wine. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Cable Show 2009: Technologists Outline Next-Generation Services Apr 2, 2009
He demonstrated the power of the technology with a Cisco commercial depicting average citizens in Xian, China and Rome, Italy interacting with each through a live videoconference over giant 1080-line-progressive high-definition screens. Chapman has actually set up a "TelePresence over DOSCIS" system in his home, and said it works well, as long as a user can guarantee 2 to 6 megabits per second of dedicated bandwidth in each direction. (Multichannel News)
Videoconferencing: Easy Communication Mar 26, 2009
According to definition, a videoconference, which is also known as a videoteleconference, is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies allowing two or more locations to interact through twoway video and audio transmissions simultaneously. It is also called visual collaboration and is a type of groupware. (India Times)
Heroes Star Greg Grunberg Auctions Charity Video Chat Mar 25, 2009
Two-way conversations are conducted over Internet videoconference and shared with the world via the Humanety. Release Summary. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cisco Systems acquires maker of the Flip for $590 million Mar 20, 2009
The more the Flip encourages consumers to videoconference, the more money the company looks to make selling the routers and switches needed to process the large video files flying off Flip devices and onto YouTube. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Cisco goes up against IBM, HP in computer server market Mar 18, 2009
This "gives us a chance to perhaps become the leading company not just in communications but also in IT along with our partners," Cisco CEO John Chambers said in a videoconference. The announcement highlights data centers as a new battleground as large customers manage Internet traffic and escalating energy costs, analysts say. (USA Today -- Tech)
Guinea: U.S. Calls for Elections in 2009 Mar 13, 2009
In a videoconference with the Guinean press on January 28, Carter called on the CNDD to hold elections as soon as possible in 2009 ... Leading Guinean journalists and several government representatives, including the minister of information, Justin Morel Jr., attended the hour-long videoconference. (allAfrica.com)
Quebec cardiologist charged in deaths of his children Feb 25, 2009
Mr. Turcotte may be arraigned from his hospital bed by videoconference or telephone or his lawyer may enter a plea on his behalf. The bodies of Mr. Turcotte's two children, who were identified by police as Anne-Sophie Turcotte, 3, and Olivier Turcotte, 5, were found in the family home on Saturday. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Teacher Charged With Kidnapping Student Feb 25, 2009
Lisa Lavoie, 24, appeared before a Monongalia County magistrate by videoconference from the North Central Regional Jail near Flatwoods, in central West Virginia. Authorities in West Virginia plan to charge her as a fugitive from justice, Goodnight said. (CBS News -- US)
On the Road: Embracing a life without the roller bag Feb 24, 2009
Every night, we videoconference, and that includes input from our two parrots, both of whom talk to me while looking at the camera. Yes, I am videoconferencing with birds. (International Herald Tribune)
Moses receives leadership award Feb 14, 2009
In addition to that, Moses was selected as the featured speaker for the North Carolina School of Science and Math s 2008 summer videoconference on leveraging connectivity for staff development and instructional support. These, among many other accolades, are the reason Moses was selected to received the organization's prestigious leadership award. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
UN Orders Inquiry Into Attacks on Its Facilities in Gaza Feb 11, 2009
John Ging, who heads operations in Gaza for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency which helps Palestinian refugees, told reporters in a videoconference on Monday that over 50 U.N. installations were damaged during the Israeli air and ground attack that began on Dec. 27. Ban has expressed anger at the "outrageous attacks against U.N. facilities" in Gaza, including several schools and the UNRWA compound in Gaza City. (Fox News)
AT&T's Telehealth Wirelessly Monitors Patients' Health Feb 10, 2009
"The health-care industry is under a lot of stress," says Bob Miller, executive director of AT&T's communications-technology research department, "so there's a drive to explore ways of delivering better care at lower cost." And greater convenience for both doctor and patient: If a physician notices, for instance, that a blood-pressure medication isn't working, or if the patient isn't taking the drugs regularly, she'll be able to arrange a videoconference with the patient to discuss solutions.... (FastCompany)
As cholera rages in Zimbabwe ICDDR,B team races to lend a hand Feb 7, 2009
In June of 2008, we responded again, this time with videoconference consultations, when Iraqi doctors faced a potential cholera outbreak in Kirkuk. Now, as a cholera epidemic that has already killed hundreds seems to be accelerating in Zimbabwe, ICDDR,B is answering the call to service once again, sending a team of experts in cholera outbreak management to assist on the ground. (AlertNet)
