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Where in the world are the next systemic bubbles? Can we conceive of interventions which might genuinely mitigate the risks? Are the biggest challenges to banking innovation technological, cultural, governance related, or socio-geographic?Where in the world are the next systemic bubbles? Can we conceive of interventions... more
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a wide-ranging agreement between the Walt Disney Company and Verizon, FiOS TV customers will be able to watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Buzzer Beater live online beginning Thursday (Feb. 17). To access the online programming, Verizon customers must subscribe to FiOS TV.
The online rights to the ESPN networks are part of a broader agreement, which also includes the full suite of cable services from the Walt Disney Company: ABC Family, Disney Channel, Disney XD and the soon-to-be-launched Disney Junior, as well as retransmission consent for local ABC broadcast stations.
"Expanding our online video content to include the ESPN networks provides our FiOS customers with some of the best in sports programming, right at their fingertips," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. "Whether watching FiOS on your TV, PC or mobile device, Verizon continues to make it easy for customers to view a growing amount of programming while on the go."
Added David Preschlack, executive vice president, Disney and ESPN Media Networks, "Offering our live networks online further demonstrates our commitment to serving sports fans, and we couldn't do it without the cooperation of forward-thinking distributors like Verizon FiOS. From today forward, FiOS TV customers can choose to watch ESPN on their big screen or on their computer screen – it's a real sea change in our business and an indication of where our industry is heading."
FiOS TV customers will be able to watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Buzzer Beater live on their personal computers or laptops – at home or away – using any broadband connection. Buzzer Beater, which features live cut-ins and highlights from numerous top college basketball games during each Wednesday and Saturday of the college basketball season, is normally only available to FiOS TV customers who subscribe to the Extreme HD or Ultimate HD TV packages; but it is currently accessible to Prime TV package customers through a free preview.
ESPN Goal Line, a similar service for the college football season, will become available for online viewing by FiOS TV customers subscribing to the Extreme HD or Ultimate HD packages, when the season begins in September.
Users will have several viewing options for the channels, including picture-in-picture, simultaneous viewing of more than one channel, and full-screen viewing of a single channel. Verizon and ESPN plan to make the programming available on other Internet enabled devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, in the near future.
Using their Verizon Online user names and passwords, FiOS TV customers will be able to access the online programming at either www.verizon.com/fiostvcentral or www.ESPNnetworks.com.
This new content joins part of Verizon's high-quality, online video entertainment, which the company has been delivering since 2005. FiOS also offers a broad collection of programming on TV, with more than 520 all-digital channels including up to 142 HD channels and 19,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a wide-ranging agreement between... more
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This fall, Long Island University will present iPads to all incoming, full-time freshmen and undergraduate transfer students, giving them unprecedented access to resources and services via cloud computing.
The devices, which can be used in the classroom and beyond, will be theirs to keep after graduation Offering convenience and portability, the iPad will enhance the students’ educational experience, providing them with a powerful tool to: connect with classmates, faculty members and advisers; organize, store and share files, assignments and presentations; access their academic and financial aid records; download digital books; take notes in class; and conduct research online.
“The new, emerging concept out there is cloud computing. And Long Island University is part of that ‘cloud.’ All you need is a device like an iPad to access everything you need to move through your college years,” explained George Baroudi, the University’s chief information officer and chief business improvement officer. “We are moving toward ubiquitous access to knowledge, information and University services. We’re in an era of change, and we’re riding the beginning of that wave.”
With more and more books being published in an e-format, the book-reading functionality on the iPad is a huge plus for students. “With a battery life of 10 hours and the flexibility to enable students to read on the fly, it’s a game changer,” Mr. Baroudi said. “Imagine having a backpack with 20 lbs. of books on your back, and it all disappears into a single device that contains all your books.” Students can use iPad applications to purchase and download books from several different online publishers.
In preparation for this pilot program, the University updated its wireless infrastructure, investing $100,000 to create additional access points across the University. The Center for Student Information on each campus will organize the distribution of the iPads and will provide basic training to help students learn to access the University network and to set up iTunes, e-mail accounts and other functions.
“We are developing a framework for communication among faculty members, staff and students that is keeping pace with where technology is taking us in the 21st century,” said Paul Forestell, provost of the University’s C.W. Post Campus. “By giving our students access to cloud computing, we are creating an environment where faculty and the new millennials can more efficiently and effectively collaborate on the process of learning.”
Boasting a Multi-Touch(tm) user interface, a large screen and extensive multimedia capabilities, the iPad runs hundreds of thousands of applications, making it a versatile tool for research and study across the disciplines.
“We are delighted to put this cutting-edge device in our students’ hands,” said Gale Stevens Haynes, provost of the University’s Brooklyn Campus. “But this initiative is not about the iPad per se. It’s is about our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our students have access to the latest tools to enable them to learn, to compete and to thrive in our rapidly evolving world.”
The iPad pilot program is just the latest example of the University’s continued investments in educational technology. Over the past seven years, the University has upgraded its high-speed, fiber-optic network; introduced blended and online programs; implemented industry-leading Web learning software and course management systems; and introduced Web-based student services.
More: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/long-island-university-provide-free-ipads-incoming-students/This fall, Long Island University will present iPads to all incoming, full-time... more
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Bluetooth 2.0 is out of date. Some vendors adopt Bluetooth 2.1 massively today. Even some of them began to switch to Bluetooth 3.0. It was not the presence of Bluetooth 3.0, especially in the retail market, but the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) recently announced the presence of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0, known as Bluetooth 4.0. The advantage of the most felt Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth 3.0 is compared to lower energy consumption. Bluetooth SIG is now ready to begin qualifying the types of products adopting Bluetooth version 4.0. The first devices with Bluetooth 4.0 support is expected to appear before the end of this year. Bluetooth 4.0 will optimize low power consumption on mobile devices operational. The low energy consumption is expected to meet market demands. Especially for health care products (health care), sport, most of which tools need to consume low energy wireless connectivity, and cost effectiveness. Try this one.Bluetooth 2.0 is out of date. Some vendors adopt Bluetooth 2.1 massively today. Even... more
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(motion graphics / animation) Did you know the CUBE was "perfect for hormone-crazed teens?" Yeah, I didn't either, but according to CAR AND DRIVER, it is. Irresponsible car journalism, or just good clean fun? You decide. Check this out.
(re-uploaded. originally uploaded April 18th, 2009)(motion graphics / animation) Did you know the CUBE was "perfect for... more
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Did you know the CUBE was "perfect for hormone-crazed teens?" Yeah, I didn't either, but according to CAR AND DRIVER, it is. Irresponsible car journalism, or just good clean fun? You decide. Check this out.
(In case this upload doesn't work, I reposted the spot here:
http://current.com/items/89998126_a-really-fun-ride-nissan-vcam.htm )Did you know the CUBE was "perfect for hormone-crazed teens?" Yeah, I... more
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