Posts Tagged ‘2011’


February 25 2011

Russia To Launch 5 GLONASS Satellites In 2011

Russia To Launch 5 GLONASS Satellites In 2011
Russia, looking to compete with America’s Global Positioning System (GPS), is slated to launch two extra navigation satellites, after three others crashed, according to a news agency report on Wednesday. The three GLONASS satellites that plunged into the Pacific Ocean back in December were scheduled to be the final crafts that Russia needed to fully deploy its navigational system. It would have …
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BMW launches new electric/hybrid brand
FRANKFURT – THE German luxury carmaker BMW unveiled on Monday its long-awaited new brand, BMW i, with two new models to be equipped with electric and hybrid drive systems from 2013. The group is also creating a venture capital unit to offer mobility services such as car sharing and navigation systems.
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February 17 2011

Datacolor® SpyderCheckr™ Named a 2011 ‘Hot One’ Winner from Professional Photographer magazine

Datacolor® SpyderCheckr™ Named a 2011 ‘Hot One’ Winner from Professional Photographer magazine
Datacolor® , a global leader in color management solutions, today announced that the SpyderCheckr™, a color reference tool that allows photographers to obtain consistent, accurate color within a standard RAW processing workflow, has been named one of Professional Photographer magazine’s 2011 ‘Hot One’ award winners.
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X-Rite & Pantone Announce New Color Management Seminar For Printing and Design Professionals
X-Rite, Incorporated , the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, and its wholly owned subsidiary Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced a new educational color management seminar.
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February 10 2011

The Growing Impact on Travel Sales – Top 10 Mobile in Travel Issues You Need to Master to Order to Grow in 2011

The Growing Impact on Travel Sales – Top 10 Mobile in Travel Issues You Need to Master to Order to Grow in 2011
“300% growth in 2010.” That’s how much lastminute’s mobile browsing grew in 2010. Mobile is making savvy travel companies lots of cash and enabling them to steal a significant market share. If you want to join them, you need to master these 10 key issues:
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What NASA’s Report Said About Toyota Sudden Acceleration
Most news outlets are reporting only the headline from the NHTSA/NASA report on Toyota sudden acceleration, but not the details. You can read my early takes on the sudden acceleration report here and here . Read the NHTSA/NASA Sudden Acceleration Executive Summary Read the NHTSA/NASA Full Report Despite the popular headline, the report actually found evidence that electronic sources of sudden …
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February 8 2011

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE- Drivers Seat & Dash board tour – Jon Lancaster Toyota

2011 Toyota Sienna XLE equipped with Generation 6-GPS Navigation. The new Sienna features and improved climate control system lay-out, seats that offer more comfort and speedier seat adjustments, a standard power moon roof on the XLE models, Standard USB connection for Ipod integration & more. Great job Toyota! Nate Riesen – Jon Lancaster Toyota ( nriesen@jonlancaster.net ) 608-243-5551

In this 3 part demo, I will guide you in how to use your mobile phone as a Navigation tool when you’re driving or walking or when you’re active outdoors such as hiking, cycling or tramping. The navigator will also guide you when you’re travelling abroad. The 3 Wayfinder applications I’ll be using are: Wayfinder Navigator, Wayfinder Active and Wayfinder Earth. For this demonstration I’ll be using the Sony Ericsson c702i with a built in GPS however any phone should work using an external GPS receiver.
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February 8 2011

IEEE CCNC 2011 Highlights Latest Advances in Anytime, Anywhere Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies

IEEE CCNC 2011 Highlights Latest Advances in Anytime, Anywhere Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies
Hundreds of International Experts Explore Next Generation of On-Demand Entertainment & Information Systems at 8th Annual Event Held in Conjunction with 2011 CES in Las Vegas. [PR.com]
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HARMAN Reports 82% Year-over-Year Increase in Operating Income
Harman International Industries, Incorporated, the leading global audio and infotainment group , today announced results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net sales for the quarter were 6 million, an increase of 3 percent compared to the same period last year, or 7 percent excluding the portable navigation device business exited in the prior year.
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HARMAN Reports 82% Year-over-Year Increase in Operating Income
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harman International Industries, Incorporated, the leading global audio and infotainment group (NYSE: HAR), today announced results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net sales for the quarter were 6 million, an increase of 3 percent compared to the same period last year, or 7 percent excluding the portable navigation device (PND) business exited …
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In future, cars might decide if driver is drunk
WALTHAM, Mass. — An alcohol-detection prototype that uses automatic sensors to instantly gauge a driver’s fitness to be on the road has the potential to save thousands of lives, but could be as long as a decade away from everyday use in cars, federal officials and researchers said Friday.
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February 6 2011

2011 Mediocrity: “Spokesman” (Extended)

The pitchman for the 2011 Mediocrity convinces others to buy a really average car. Introducing the 2011 Mediocrity, a car so basic, so understated, you’ll never have to worry about your blood circulating too quickly. We have some neat photos and merchandise at bit.ly
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