| Opennet offers special prices for SMB market in Middle East
Opennet offers special prices for SMB market in Middle East Opennet, master distributor for Red Hat in the Middle East and Africa, has announced the availability of 'Red Hat SMB Ready' turnkey solution, a special networking package for the SMB, aimed at offering this market segment a comprehensive, manageable and scalable open source solution. .
The Search Party
In 2004, Google went public, selling its stock at an opening price of eighty-five dollars per share. Page and Brin, each of whom owned about fifteen per cent of the company, became billionaires; so did Schmidt, who owned about six per cent. Google's stock has at times climbed over seven hundred dollars a share, and a great many Google employees have become fabulously wealthy. In 2005, Google, outbidding Microsoft, paid a billion dollars for a five-per-cent stake in AOL and a five-year contract to deliver all AOL searches and search-based advertising. But it was the intended purchase of DoubleClick, a company that specializes in display and banner ads and video advertising, that unnerved many in the advertising industry. Microsoft, joined by A.T.&T., claimed that the combination of DoubleClick and Google would be “anti-competitive," and pressed the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger.
Wednesday smorgasbord: food section highlights
It's the last Wednesday before Christmas, and food sections nationwide are getting in the spirit with holiday recipes and year-end roundups. The Globe is no exception. Check out T. Susan Chang's annual cookbook roundup, an excellent source of gift ideas for the cooks in your life (or yourself). Here in the office, we're all intrigued by Cecilia Chang's "The Seventh Daughter," a memoir/Chinese cookbook. Today's section also features a story by Darry Madden about roasting geese. Martha Stone, chef and owner of Martha's Stone Soup at the Tavern in Plymouth, shares her method. Turns out it's not that hard. Story here, recipe here. In The New York Times, Mark Bittman offers suggestions for "101 Simple Appetizers in 20 Minutes or Less." Take note, holiday party hosts.
The Linux Foundation's Jim Zemlin: Linux Adoption's Next Phase
"In 2008 we will see the Linux ecosystem applying a federation into one platform," said Jim Zemlin, director of The Linux Foundation. "A lot of Linux distros will compete in the marketplace. The particular flavor of Linux will matter in that different distros will cater to specific environments such as the Mobile Internet. All of these will center on the Linux Standard Base." Free Report from Keynote Systems 2007 Trends and Observations of the Mobile and Connected World examines how technologies, from the Web to the mobile phone, are specifically impacting key vertical industries, from financial services to new media. Download yours here. .
25 most powerful people in business
And this year, at the height of his creative and promotional powers, Jobs orchestrated Apple's entry into the cellular telephone business with the iPhone.
That's five industries that Jobs has upended - computers, Hollywood, music, retailing, and wireless phones. At this moment, no one has more influence over a broader swath of business than Jobs.
--Brent Schlender .
Furniture Brands International Names Ralph Scozzafava CEO
In 2008, Macy's, Inc. expects to open five stores, with an additional six to eight new locations currently planned for 2009. Company says consolidation will create efficiencies and enhance its sustainability efforts by reducing energy consumption. Furniture retailer went to work every day until he was 96. Hellenic will introduce 150 new rugs and celebrate with THE Big Fat Greek Party in their Atlanta showroom on January 18th. Company likely to begin selling off merchandise in January to raise cash. Judge approves payment of employee salaries and will soon approve borrowing plan. Program will enable retailers to mix containers to take advantage of increased turns with lower inventory. Minnesota based Martin's Furniture has invested nearly $800,000 to expand its Bloomington showroom and warehouse.
November 2007
John Edwards were also evacuated from their offices. Update: WMUR reports that two hostages have been released from the Clinton campaign office, but it was unclear if there were any more inside. CNN reports that Sen. Clinton has canceled the speech she was to give at the DNC meeting in Virginia because of the situation in Rochester. 2:47 PM ET | 11-30-2007 | permalink | comments (0) | e-mail post | trackbacks (0) .
Innovations made at the size an atom
He holds the Hilda and Douglas Bourne Chair of Chemical Engineering and a George Lynn Cross Research Professorship at OU. "We are the only one in the world that can make this particular semiconducting type (of nanotechnology)," said Resaco, now the chief scientist for the Norman company. SouthWest NanoTechnologies is expected to scale up its production of the nanotubes next spring when it opens a new 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Norman Business Park. The building will house two new reactors that will enable the company to produce one kilogram — roughly two pounds — of nanotubes per day. Demand is growing for its products, Resasco said. The company has deals to produce nanotubes for leading companies in electronics and advanced materials, although no names are mentioned because of confidentiality agreements.
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