Microsoft Virtual Earth Platform Selected by Leading State and Regional Agencies in the United States
REDMOND, Wash., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The state Departments
of Transportation for both Texas and Ohio are among the latest entities to
build on top of the Microsoft Virtual Earth platform. Both agencies provide
easy-to- use Web sites where citizens can find out the latest traffic
information and accident details, and even see traffic camera views. These
significant citizen traffic assistance features are the latest examples of
governments across the country using Microsoft Virtual Earth to make
everyday activities easier and citizens more informed. Read more
‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Sex and the City’ Movie Make First-Ever Appearances on Lycos Top Search List
WALTHAM, Mass., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — Lycos, Inc.
(http://www.lycos.com), a leading provider of social publishing, media and
search services, today announced the following information from The Lycos
50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending May
24, 2008. For a complete list of The Lycos 50 and for in-depth text of The
Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to http://50.lycos.com. Readers of The Lycos 50
can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The
Lycos 50 Blog located at http://lycos50.tripod.com/blog/ and the all new
Under the Red Carpet Blog at http://redcarpet.tripod.com/blog/.
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Students Go Digital and Improve Their Writing Skills with Pearson’s WriteToLearn
NEW YORK, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In today’s digital world,
students use text messages and email to communicate, with almost 40 percent
even using common abbreviations like LOL, TTYL and BRB in their school
assignments, according to a recent report. But, is the decline of writing
an unintended consequence? The results of the recent Nation’s Report Card
writing test found that only one-third of 8th graders scored proficient,
and only 25 percent of high school seniors were considered proficient.
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Ricoh Sponsors 2008 Ricoh Women’s British Open
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Americas Corporation,
a leader in digital office solutions, announced that its parent company,
Ricoh Company Ltd., will continue its title sponsorship of the Ricoh
Women’s British Open in 2008. This year’s tournament will be held at the
Sunningdale Golf Club in England from July 31 to August 3. Read more
Lexmark, ETSec develop new secure, accountable result delivery system for clinical labs
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — It is estimated that
laboratory testing has an impact on more than 70 percent of medical
decisions, making the accurate distribution of test results to physician
offices, hospitals and clinics vital to patient health. Read more
Wi-Fi on the Go: Hughes and Wayport Team to Bring Wi-Fi to the HughesNet Subscriber on the Road
GERMANTOWN, Md., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network
solutions and services, today announced that it has reached an agreement
with Wayport, Inc. to provide Wi-Fi services to its HughesNet subscribers
at more than 10,000 locations in the U.S., including selected premium
hotels, participating McDonald’s(R) restaurants, and Hertz(R) airport
locations.
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Ustream.TV Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnHollywood 100 Top Private Company Award Winner
Ustream Named “Best Up & Coming Company”; Recognized for Leadership in Emerging Technology for Digital Entertainment and Media OnHollywood 2008
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