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(PHOTO) Chamber ribbon cutting for Rodi Computer Services (Allen American Star)
Courtesy Photo Allen Chamber of Commerce hosts a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rodi Computer Services.
David Caminer, Computer Developer, Dies, New York Times Reports (Bloomberg.com)
June 29 (Bloomberg) — David Caminer , who helped develop the world’s first business computer for British teashop operator J. Lyons & Co., died June 19, the New York Times reported. He was 92.
Fewer students entering computer science programs (KPLC Lake Charles)
Associated Press - June 29, 2008 6:34 PM ET SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Officials at LSU are trying to get students interested in jobs in computer science to help buck a national trend.
Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP on Monday (AP via Yahoo! News)
Microsoft Corp. is scheduled to stop selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers Monday, despite protests from a slice of PC users who don’t want to be forced into using XP’s successor, Vista.
Power tools, computer equipment stolen (The Patriot-News)
State police in Jonestown are searching for the burglar who stole power tools and computer equipment from a garage in the 200 block of West Market Street between midnight June 18 and 2 p.m. Tuesday.
When pickup sales dived, automakers changed plans (AP via Yahoo! News)
Every morning, just after getting coffee, Mark Fields fires up his laptop to pore over a computer model showing real-time U.S. auto sales figures.
U.K. computer pioneer David Caminer dies at 92 (Seattle Times)
David Caminer, who as an employee of a legendary chain of British tea shops found the earliest ways to use a computer for business purposes, including standardizing flavorful, cost-effective cups of tea, died June 19 in London. He was 92.
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Child-welfare computer system’s come a long way (The Columbus Dispatch)
It wasn’t too long ago that counties wanted to junk a new statewide computer system for tracking abused and neglected children.
(PHOTO) Chamber ribbon cutting for Rodi Computer Services (McKinney Messenger)
Courtesy Photo Allen Chamber of Commerce hosts a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rodi Computer Services.
Computer experts needed (Las Vegas Sun)
Sat, Jun 28, 2008 (2:07 a.m.) As thousands of Baby Boomers prepare to retire from computer technology jobs, fewer college students are choosing to pursue computer-related fields, creating what experts say is a perfect storm in which American tech workers may soon be in short supply.
Row over schools computer plan (Adelaide Now)
A NEW political row has erupted over the Federal Government’s $1.2 billion election pledge to ensure every student in Years 9-12 has access to a computer.
Rage at Hernando Staples: woman flings computer through window (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
A Hernando County woman was arrested Friday after police say she went on rampage, and threw a computer through the window of a Staples.
7:30 p.m. - Workplace readiness and computer skills training program available (Pacific Daily News)
7:30 p.m. June 29 The Micronesian Business Association is providing a workplace readiness and computer skills training program for people age 17 and older.
Rage at Hernando Staples: woman flings computer through window (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
A Hernando County woman was arrested Friday after police say she went on rampage, threw a computer through the window of a Staples, and then went to find a man who she said raped her.
U.K. computer pioneer David Caminer dies at 92 (Seattle Times)
David Caminer, who as an employee of a legendary chain of British tea shops found the earliest ways to use a computer for business purposes, including standardizing flavorful, cost-effective cups of tea, died June 19 in London. He was 92.
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Training Surgeons From The Video Game Generation - Study To See If Using Computer Animation Can Make Young Surgeons … (Medical News Today)
The first generation of kids who grew up playing video games aren’t kids anymore. Today, they’re the backbone of the American workforce, and all that time playing games as kids, may be helping them now as adults. In fact, researchers hope to use computer animation to not only help train the next generation of surgeons, but to see how good they can really be.
Wyo. teen charged in computer fraud case (Rocky Mountain News)
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged a Cheyenne teenager with creating a malicious computer code they say allowed him to take over thousands of computers nationwide to steal credit-card information and defraud people.
Computer among utility hogs (Akron Beacon Journal)
Some of the biggest energy hogs in your home may surprise you. They’re things like your computer and its wireless router, your brand-new flat-panel TV and even the digital picture frame you got for Christmas.
Shop brings ‘more mothering’ approach to computer repair (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your computer’s making a funny noise. It won’t turn on. Smoke’s pouring out the back. Maybe you spilled orange juice on it. Or ran over it with your car. That Computer Chick has seen it all and fixed it at her two Marietta repair shops. And she doesn’t make a peep about how you could possibly have gotten yourself into this predicament.
County IT task force fails to audit computer contracts (Orange County Register)
A committee set up two years ago falls short of its original mandate to oversee the county’s computer contracts
Computer experts needed (Las Vegas Sun)
Sat, Jun 28, 2008 (2:07 a.m.) As thousands of Baby Boomers prepare to retire from computer technology jobs, fewer college students are choosing to pursue computer-related fields, creating what experts say is a perfect storm in which American tech workers may soon be in short supply.
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Computer Files Hold Key in CIA Case (Washington Post)
BERLIN, June 25 — As Italian police investigated the mysterious disappearance of a radical Islamic cleric in 2003, they found a trove of clues on the home computer of the CIA’s chief spy in Milan, according to court testimony.
NC Central installs software to monitor computer use (WAVY 10)
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Central University has installed software that will monitor staff and faculty computer use, but there are concerns that it could interfere with research.
Computer error prices gas at $1.40 at Ohio station (AP via Yahoo! News)
A computer error caused a Cincinnati area service station to sell gas for $1.40 instead of $4.10, leading to a major traffic jam. Vehicles clogged the area around a Marathon station in suburban Sycamore Township while the bargain was available for roughly three hours on Tuesday, until Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies persuaded the station to shut down.
Computer shopping (Baltimore Sun)
Compare your new grad’s needs with component list on each machine before settling on model. B uying a computer for a new grad can be a simple job because there are so many good, inexpensive machines out there. But it can be frustrating, too - because there are so many good, inexpensive machines out there.
Evidence Of Massive Asteroid Impact On Mars Supported By Computer Simulations (Science Daily)
The dramatic differences between the northern and southern hemispheres of Mars have puzzled scientists for 30 years. One of the proposed explanations — a massive asteroid impact — now has strong support from computer simulations carried out by two groups of researchers.
Masked raid pair steal computer (BBC News)
Two masked men force their way into business premises and steal cash and a computer.
Free computer classes (The Sacramento Bee)
McClaskey Adult School is offering free computer classes that allow students to decide what they want to learn.
Evidence of massive asteroid impact on Mars supported by computer simulations (SpaceRef)
Evidence of massive asteroid impact on Mars supported by computer simulations
Bond gets permission to search paper’s computer (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
The Western Australian Supreme Court will allow Alan Bond access to a computer owned by the West Australian newspaper to recover deleted documents relating to his defamation case.
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Computer error prices gas at $1.40 at Ohio station (KTVA Anchorage)
A computer error caused a Cincinnati area service station to sell gas for $1.40 instead of $4.10, leading to a major traffic jam.
Computer Files Hold Key in CIA Case (Washington Post)
BERLIN, June 25 — As Italian police investigated the mysterious disappearance of a radical Islamic cleric in 2003, they found a trove of clues on the home computer of the CIA’s chief spy in Milan, according to court testimony.
Affiliated Computer gets $67M student loan pact (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. said it won a seven-year deal to provide loan servicing for Student Loan Finance Corp.