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When it comes to reading a PDF file, Adobe PDF reader seems to be the best bet. However, for those extensively working on PDF files would require a feature packed PDF suite to accomplish their tasks like PDF Suite. With PDF Suite users can read, create, convert, edit, review & secure PDF files. The …. Source article  : PDF Suite 2009 Features and Price.

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Google adds bike lane with latest mapping feature
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc. is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option.
The new bicycling directions available on Google Maps starting Wednesday supplement the guidance already provided to motorists and pedestrians. The biking directions initially will be available only for the United … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Google gives bicyclists a lift with new mapping feature that finds best US routes.

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Google opens Web store for business applications
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. will sell the online services of other business software makers in an effort to fill its own product gaps and persuade more companies to rely on applications piped over the Internet.
The online store that was announced late Tuesday marks another step in …. Read the original article  : Google looks to be ‘cloud-computing’ rainmaker for other online business services.

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MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up
LOS ANGELES — Long-ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users’ posts to those sites more easily and carve out its niche as …. Source  : MySpace outlines makeover after executive shake up in hopes of carving out entertainment niche.

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MySpace outlines makeover after exec shakeup
LOS ANGELES — Lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning updates it hopes will restore some of its luster.
The changes were unveiled by co-presidents Jason Hirschhorn and Mike Jones this week following the abrupt departure of CEO … Read more »».

Life Technologies CEO’s 2009 compensation falls

NEW YORK — Life Technologies Corp. Chairman and CEO Gregory Lucier’s compensation fell 60 percent to just over $4.5 million in 2009 on a lack of stock awards, according to an Associated Press calculation of figures disclosed in a regulatory filing.
In 2009, Lucier received a 14 percent boost in salary … Original source on Gaea Times at : Life Tech CEO’s 2009 compensation falls 60 percent with no stock options, restricted stock.

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Summary Box: Real strings on new guitar game
THE NEXT LEVEL: The small studio behind “Power Gig: Rise of the SixString” hopes to compete with the bigwigs behind “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” by having players strum real string, not buttons, to play.
THE CHALLENGE: The music video game genre, though popular, faltered last year … Read more »».

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On latest guitar game, players strum real strings
NEW YORK — An upcoming musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument.
“Power Gig: Rise of the SixString” is a game first and foremost. But its maker, Seven45 Studios, said players will be able to …. Original article  : Players strum real strings on latest music video game.

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‘Nobel of computing’ goes to early PC designer
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Microsoft Corp. researcher won the $250,000 Turing Award, one of technology’s most coveted prizes, on Tuesday for his work helping design and build what is widely considered the first modern personal computer.
While at Xerox Corp.’s famed Palo Alto Research Center, …. Source article  : ‘Nobel of computing’ goes to Microsoft researcher who helped build arguably world’s first PC.

Texas co. gets contract for food service software

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education has awarded a contract to a Texas company to improve its food service operations at schools across the state.
Houston-based Cybersoft Technologies Inc. said Tuesday that its Primero software suite will be implemented on a centralized state database.
The software will …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : W.Va. education department awards contract for food service software to Texas company.

Globecomm gets $34.2M contract extension
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Globecomm Systems has been notified of a contract extention worth $34.2 million, the sattelite communications company said Tuesday.

The contract from a “major U.S. government prime contractor” is valued at up to $127 million over four years, Globecomm said. With the new extension the customer, which was not made … Read more >>>.

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Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) – Watching YouTube videos is fun. We can find loads of videos and music in YouTube. The other day I wanted to listen to a particularly favorite track of mine but my internet connection was down that time. Then I realized that it would be very useful if I had software through … Original article on : Tiny YouTube Converter Free Download.

United Technologies cuts CEO compensation
HARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. cut CEO Louis Chenevert’s compensation nearly 19 percent last year, according to a document it filed with federal regulators. The company praised his performance but said the recession hurt the conglomerate, especially its aerospace business.

Chenevert’s compensation of $17.9 million in 2009 was down from $22 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : United Technologies cuts CEO compensation in recession, while praising performance.

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Microsoft rolls out new MSN site design
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft is rolling out the new design for its MSN Web portal in the U.S.
The software maker is saying goodbye to MSN.com’s blue background and its blocks of text links. Instead, starting Tuesday, the site is sporting more white space and fewer categories.
Microsoft Corp. … Read more : Microsoft ditches MSN’s signature blue background, tiny links for white space, photos, Bing.

Murdoch to Arabs: censorship is counterproductive

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday challenged tight controls on media in the Middle East, calling censorship counterproductive and urging Arab leaders to allow their citizens the freedom to unleash their creativity.
The News Corp. chairman and chief executive, whose conglomerate has been increasing its presence in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rupert Murdoch at Abu Dhabi Arab media summit says censorship counterproductive.

University of Michigan scientists have identified a new reservoir for hidden HIV-infected cells that can serve as a factory for new infections. (2010-03-09)