Archive for July, 2010
Help R.O.S.S. Club’s community service efforts by recycling
The R.O.S.S. Club was new to Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in the 2009-10 school year.
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Indian government’s $35 tablet unveiled
Now this is curious; having only been mentioning the Indian government’s “ $10 laptop ” the other day , the Human Resources Minister of the Union of India, Shri Kapil Sibal, has officially unveiled their device. Contrary to our previous expectations, it’s an all-in-one tablet that they reckon will retail for around $35 and that’s supposedly YouTube capable, has a color display and can browse the …
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Amazon Kindles Lose Weight, Pack On Features
Amazon has announced two new Kindle models, one with 3G and WiFi connectivity, the other offering WiFi access only. The two six-inch-screen devices are smaller and lighter than Amazon’s previous six-inch-screen Kindle, and they have more features. The Kindle WiFi is priced at $139, and the Kindle 3G + WiFi goes for $189. Both can be pre-ordered now and will ship Aug. 27, Amazon said.
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HTC Droid Incredible carries US$163.35 bill of materials, says iSuppli
The HTC Droid Incredible smartphone carries a bill of materials (BOM) of US$163.35, according to iSuppli.
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Samsung posts strong 2Q10 profits on memory and LCD sales
Samsung Electronics has announced net profits of 4.28 trillion won (US$3.61 billion) on consolidated revenues of 37.89 trillion won for the second quarter. Operating profits for the quarter were 5.01 trillion won, topping the previous high of 4.41 trillion won in the first quarter of 2010.
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Teens suspected of destroying toilets in LaPorte County
LAPORTE — Three teenage boys have been arrested in LaPorte, suspected of destroying public toilets with explosives.
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Chrysler to add 900 jobs to Michigan midsize-car plant
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler says it will add nearly 900 jobs early next year at a factory in suburban Detroit that makes midsize cars.
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Company responsible for Michigan oil spill operates pipeline in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Michigan oil spill is bringing new attention to what’s underground in our area. Since the year 2000, 62 incidents have been reported along the thousands of miles of Michigan Pipeline. It has lead to oil spills and even deaths.
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Goshen DUI checkpoint set for Saturday
As part of local law enforcement agencies’ efforts to promote safe and sober driving, a DUI checkpoint will be set up in Goshen Saturday night.
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Bristol bicyclist injured in collision with car
A eastbound car on C.R. 6 collided Friday morning with bicyclist who was southbound on C.R. 21, a mile west of Bristol.
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