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  • Rush concert rocks PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:09AMRush, I was told by my concertgoing companion, has won the rock lottery. No other band in the world has held its original lineup intact for such a long time; no other band from the '70s can claim that that original lineup still plays as well as they ever had. Intuitively, I felt he was wrong about that. But I couldn't think of a counterexample. Can you?
  • Gadgets: Wireless keyboard, 3-inch speakers, radio app Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:08AMFor years, I've held that Logitech makes the best portable and wireless keyboards, and its K250 Wireless Keyboard is no exception.
  • Motto for these musicians/cyclists: 'Have instruments, will travel' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:18PMBicyclists have towed any number of things behind their bikes -- children, pets, camping gear. Carl Hildebrandt, 56, of Squirrel Hill added one more item to that list.
  • Peoria Unified School District board set meeting at Raymond S. Kellis High School campus Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:55PMPeoria governing board takes the show on the road with a meeting Thursday at Kellis High School.
  • Logitech Revue: Hands-On Impressions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:30PMCheck out our hands-on first impressions of Logitech’s Revue, the first set-top box featuring Google TV.
  • Seven45 Studios Reveals Full Track List for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:14AMBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adding to previously announced music industry superstars Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock, Seven45 Studios reveals the entire track list for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString today. The incredibly diverse list of 70 tracks boasts songs from across multiple rock genres including alternative, classic, indie, metal and punk, with more than 80% of the tracks ...
  • Seven45 Studios Reveals Full Track List for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:02AMBOSTON----Adding to previously announced music industry superstars Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock, Seven45 Studios reveals the entire track list for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString today.
  • Logitech Revue: Hands-On Impressions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:25AMHaving conquered online search, webmail, and even online video, Google now wants to stick a blue, red, yellow and green flag in your 42-inch TV. Last spring, the company announced Google TV, a competitor to the likes of Apple TV, Windows Media Center and even free software like Boxee. The first hardware company to pick up Google’s latest experiment? Logitech, with its Revue set-top box.
  • Mount Olive police say Hopatcong man used minor in shoplifting Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:18AMMOUNT OLIVE TWP. - A 53-year-old Hopatcong man was charged with shoplifting two guitars and amplifiers and an 11-year-old accomplice was remanded to his parent’s custody after an incident reported on Monday, Aug. 23, at the ITC South Mall, police said.
  • POLICE BEAT Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:43AMAug. 24
  • Immune System Finding May Lead To New Ways To Detect, Diagnose And Treat Cancer And Other Diseases Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:43AMWhen it comes to the mechanics of the human immune system, we are all more alike than previously thought, according to a new study by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This finding has significant implications for developing new ways to detect, diagnose and treat cancer and diseases of the immune system, according to Harlan Robins, Ph.D., corresponding author of a paper ...
  • Got junk in your trunk? Why some carry the craziest things Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:46AMPop the trunk of my sand-colored 2006 Mazda 3 and you'll see clothes, some with price tags still attached, left from a move about a year ago. They are waiting to be dropped at Goodwill - eventually.
  • Man denies bashing bouncer Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:24AMA 26-YEAR-OLD man accused of assaulting a bouncer outside a Perth nightclub has refuted the charge during a brief court appearance today.
  • Police Beat for September 3, 2010 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:20PMA convenience store in the 2500 block of Ward Road was burglarized overnight Tuesday when someone broke through the cinder block wall of an adjoining vacant business and climbed through the connecting crawl space above the ceiling to enter the store.
  • Intel upgrades parallel development suite Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:29PMIntel will release on Thursday an upgrade to its parallel development toolset for Windows application developers, adding both a tool to walk developers through parallelism, as well as support for Microsoft's Visual Studio 2010 IDE.
  • Panda Bear Announces New Single Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:49PMThat hand-drawn child-on-shoulders image above is the cover art for Animal Collective member Panda Bear 's next single, "You Can Count on Me" b/w "Alsatian Darn". The two-song 7" drops October 19 via Domino ; it's the second in a series of singles leading up to the eventual release of Tomboy , the anticipated follow-up to 2007's Person Pitch . It's limited to 500 copies Domino is offering it for ...
  • Don't Let It Happen, Cirrus Logic Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMKeep ahead of Wall Street with this secret tool.
  • Ezra Koenig Covers Paul Simon for Soundtrack Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:34PMPhoto by Chris D. Rasmussen Vampire Weekend leader Ezra Koenig has weathered through his fair share of Paul Simon comparisons. Now, he's meeting them head on. According to sources familiar with the project, the singer recorded a cover of Simon's 1972 track "Papa Hobo" along with rock legend Van Dyke Parks , and Fruit Bats ' Eric Johnson for the upcoming indie comedy Ceremony with Uma Thurman ...
  • ASRock Core 100HT-BD Home Theater PC Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:22AMASRock delivers a Wii-sized home theater PC (HTPC) with a powerful Core i3 CPU, Intel HD Graphics, and a Blu-ray drive. We put the Core 100HT-BD system through a number of tasks to see how its performance compares to a desktop-based home theater PC. Home Theater - Blu-ray Disc - Intel Core - ASRock - HTPC
  • Busker hits sour note over mayor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:35PMMelbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle's audition plans for street buskers have been quickly criticised by both musicians and a CBD resident.
  • Petra Releases Its Second 25th Anniversary Flier Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:05PMWednesday, September 01, 2010 -- Petra Industries has announced the mailing of its second, 32-page, 25th Anniversary sales flier to more than 44,000 independent retailers, e-tailers, and custom installers and integrators nationwide.
  • Onkyo Introduces the THX Certified BD-SP808 Blu-ray Player Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:41PMThe BD-SP808 is the final piece of Onkyo's new group of THX certified separates. Just like the preamp/processor and power amplifier, it's built with video and audio quality in mind. Onkyo's BD-SP808 is slick looking, with a nicely understated design. It features a center mounted drive and a rigid chassis that's designed to eliminate the harm that can come from vibrations.
  • Police Beat: Aug 31 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:03PMA University of Arizona Police Department officer was dispatched to the Cherry Avenue Parking Garage at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, after a theft from a vehicle.
  • When it comes to the immune system, we're all more alike than previously thought, study finds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:48PMWhen it comes to the mechanics of the human immune system, we are all more alike than previously thought, according to a new study by scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
  • Hacienda Heights musician competes for $25,000 in King of the Blues contest Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:14AMRandy Scott has the blues. He's had them for 40 years. Sometimes they're figurative, other times literal, now they're musical.
  • Harris helps upgrade communications Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:31AMROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Harris Corp. has received a $9.5 million contract from Elbit Systems to help modernize Australia's military communications. Elbit Systems - Business - Harris Corporation - Aerospace and Defense - Defense
  • Avago Technologies Releases Family of Four High Performance SOT-89 Power Amplifier Gain Blocks ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:29AMHigh Linearity, High Gain, Superior Gain Flatness in Industry Standard SOT-89 Package SAN JOSE, Calif., and SINGAPORE- Avago Technologies (Nasdaq: AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced four new Gain Block solutions that feature high linearity, high gain, excellent gain flatness and low power dissipation ...
  • News of record for Aug. 31, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:11AMTHURSDAY 10:57 a.m., Valley Springs — A battery occurred at Toyon Middle School on Double Springs Road. 11:48 a.m., San Andreas — A burglary was reported at Hemptations on East St. Charles Street.
  • Atmel Rolls Out Industry's Smallest Car Radio Antenna IC With Best Noise Performance Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00AMAtmel® Corporation , a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the availability of a new active antenna integrated circuit designed for FM car antennas, car radios and navigation applications.
  • RF MEMS to improve performance of handset antennas, says iSuppli Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:26AMHelp may be on the way for iPhone 4 users frustrated by dropped calls with the arrival of radio frequency micro-electromechanical systems (RF MEMS) semiconductors that can improve the performance of antennas in handsets, according to iSuppli.
  • Atmel rolls very small car radio chip Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:20AMAtmel Corporation has developed an active antenna integrated circuit (IC) for FM car antennas, car radios and navigation applications of which the vendor claims it is the industry's smallest car radio antenna – and it has the best noise performance.
  • Radio frequency MEMS to rescue smartphones from antenna problems Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:30AMHelp may be on the way for iPhone 4 users frustrated by dropped calls with the arrival of Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems (RF MEMS), semiconductors that can improve the performance of antennas in cell phones, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.
  • Radio frequency MEMS to the rescue smartphones from antenna problems Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMHelp may be on the way for iPhone 4 users frustrated by dropped calls with the arrival of Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems (RF MEMS), semiconductors that can improve the performance of antennas in cell phones, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.
  • Sharkoon X-Tatic Digital Review Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:50PMAudio plays a key part in the gaming experience, if most people know it or not. In single player, the audio immerses you into the scene, enhancing the story and game play. In multiplayer the audio works to your tactical advantage; hear the footsteps and gunshots of enemies.
  • Briefly: MasterWorks now shipping, Steelhead Mobile update Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:25PMThe MasterWorks Collection of audio plug-ins from MOTU is now shipping and can be obtained through the company's online store. The bundle includes three audio plug-ins that can be used with any application that supports RTAS, Audio Units, and VST3 audio plug-ins, such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Cubase. Featured in the collection is MasterWorks EQ, a modelled British analog EQ, MasterWorks ...
  • Compact OEM Servo Module for Brushless Servo Motors with Hall Sensors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:45AMInnovative and revolutionary speed controller The maxon motor DEC module 50/5 controller is a digital amplifier with speed controller for controlling brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 250 watts. Maxon's new module works with an operating voltage of up to 50 VDC, an output current of 5A in continuous operation and its usage is flexible, versatile and highly efficient. The amplifier ...
  • POLICE REPORTS: Aug. 30 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43AMRACINE
  • USB-powered speaker evaluation kit demonstrates hi-fi quality and power Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:34AMNXT has developed a stereo speaker reference kit capable of delivering boost audio power of 15 Watts per channel powered solely by a USB connection.
  • AWR releases Visual System Simulator 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:30AMAWR Corporation has announced the commercial release of its 2010 Visual System Simulator™ (VSS) software.
  • Regurgitator Tour The Nation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:08AMRegurgitator are a fortnight away from their extensive ‘Distractions’ national tour. The prankster hitmakers have been laying low of late, only playing a handful of dates this year.
  • A Few Clouds 76° Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:35PMThe death of a popular University of Wisconsin-Parkside professor has brought sadness and shock to the campus community over the last week.
  • ENUMCLAW POLICE BLOTTER Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:40PMONE IN CUSTODY: A Lafromboise Street resident called police at 1:20 a.m. Aug. 26, complaining of a loud party and what sounded like a gunshot or large fireworks. Officers responded to the address in question, where a Buckley officer took one person into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant.
  • First Looks: Jensen JiMS-205i + JiMS-260i Digital Music Systems for iPod + iPhone Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:39PMOver the past few years, Jensen has made a name for itself as a developer of quality budget-priced iPod and iPhone speaker systems, including some that have actually represented price and performance breakthroughs. The company's latest speakers are JiMS-205i ($80, also known as Docking Digital Music System for iPod and iPhone) and JiMS-260i ($100, also known as Wall-Mountable Docking Digital ...
  • THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Offered as an available feature, the technology-rich THX II Certified system is only $995, a fraction of the price of other premium audio brands.
  • HARMAN high-performance audio system launches in Range Rover models Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:36AMKARLSBAD, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(www.harman.com/automotive) – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, prides itself on its principle of designing, developing, manufacturing and supplying branded audio systems. This authentic approach has been applied to its latest technology offering, the Harman Kardon® Logic7® HD system, exclusively available on ...
  • HARMAN high-performance audio system launches in Range Rover models Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:28AMKARLSBAD, Germany---- – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, prides itself on its principle of designing, developing, manufacturing and supplying branded audio systems.
  • United States DoD contracts for August 27, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:40AM...
  • Standing tall Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:51PMThe indie band Sandhaus wants to go where no Israeli band has gone before. But for now, the chief beneficiaries are the concertgoers.
  • INFO-TECH Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:29PMINFRASTRUCTURE: Telecom Ministry plans 500 more towers across 31 naxal-hit districts In order to extend the benefits of telecom services to naxal-affected areas, the Ministry of Communications has asked the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to roll out 500 new base stations across 31 districts in Bihar, Chhattisgarh ...
  • Avago claims industry’s first 4G/LTE Band 7 duplexer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:15AMAvago Technologies claims the industry's first 4G/LTE Band 7 duplexer1 to its growing line of high isolation, 2 x 2.5 mm Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) duplexers for mobile handsets and data terminals.