Widget war leads to little satisfaction Sep 24, 2009
The Olympus EP-1 Pen ($800 with a 3X zoom lens), which will be available next month, is supposed to be the hybrid the world has been waiting for: the guts of a single-lens reflex camera in the body of a pocket cam. Take a few pictures, and you're certifiably in love: They are spectacular. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
The State Of Linux Desktop Functionality Sep 17, 2009
Yet at the same time, all of the following work out of the box with zero interaction from me on my Ubuntu Linux desktop machine: both of my Logitech webcams, Wii guitar, Olympus digital voice recorder, USB Plantronics headset, three different USB external hard drives, DV video camera, 3-in-one HP printer/scanner, bluetooth dongle, external Sony DVD-burner, and Wacom tablet. Based on my own experience, new user-friendly distributions tend to provider fantastic hardware support. (Datamation)
Google Inc. acquires Carnegie Mellon spin-off ReCAPTCHA Inc. Sep 17, 2009
ReCAPTCHA Inc. is among the startups that have participated in Carnegie Mellon's Project Olympus, which provides advice, incubator space and investor connections to help faculty and students explore the commercial potential of their ideas. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Silliest 'wiretapping' charges ever recorded Sep 11, 2009
Try nothing more sophisticated than a handheld digital voice recorder; an Olympus, to be precise ... From the story: "Police arrested a man they say caused a disturbance at a Honda dealership and who, it was later discovered, had been recording the exchange with a voice recorder in his pocket. Police said Truong became irate and blocked the dealership's service bay with his car. Workers at Bernardi Honda asked Truong to leave and he refused, (Lt. Brian) Grassey said. During his arrest, Truong... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
37 attend SU through Say Yes Sep 10, 2009
Now, from his residence hall on Mount Olympus, Heffron can see the neighborhood he grew up in. The reality that the Corcoran High School graduate is now a freshman with free tuition at the school he once used to stare at, is just beginning to sink in. (Daily Orange, NY)
China News 2009.09.07 Sep 9, 2009
The 6-nation alliance will include Mount Olympus in Greece, Mount Pilatus in Switzerland, Mount Halla in South Korea, Rocky Mountains in Canada, The Zugspitze in Germany and China's Mount Tai. Earlier in the day, nearly 3,000 people competed in a mount climbing tournament on Mount Tai, climbing more than 1500 above sea level. (Xinhuanet, China)
Digital Cameras Sep 5, 2009
The Olympus claims it's even shockproof up to five feet. Testers dropped it that distance a few times onto a concrete floor. (W-USA News, DC)
Olympus SP-590UZ Point-and-Shoot Camera Sep 4, 2009
Length matters--or, at least, that's what Olympus is banking on with the SP-590UZ. The has an impressive 26X optical zoom that rockets from 26mm at its wide end to an astonishing 676mm at the telephoto end ... Other than the battery life and the decent image quality, what really makes the Olympus SP-590UZ stand out is its extra reach in the telephoto department. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
WERTHEIM:American tennis showing signs of life at Open Sep 2, 2009
(It's Olympus U.S. Open Series Night. Lines for the $7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Canon PowerShot G11 First Look Sep 2, 2009
Panasonic and Olympus recently released their contenders, the GH1 and , based on their DSLR sensor offering a serious alternative to the. Canon response is the upgraded model, the PowerShot G11. (Suite101.com)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces God of War(R) Collection, A New Compilation Offering for PlayStation(R)3 Sep 1, 2009
For ten years he has labored for Olympus, now on the verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task ... In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War - far more ruthless than Ares ever was. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
United States Tennis Association to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Aug 30, 2009
It owns and operates the US Open, the highest attended annual sporting event in the world, and launched the Olympus US Open Series linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns the 94 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Primezone Releases)
Olympus PEN E-P1: Return of the Pen Aug 28, 2009
com - Olympus PEN E-P1 Return of the Pen. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)
bpg Serves Up a Promo Ace for Tennis Channel's First US Open Broadcast Aug 25, 2009
It also has the most concentrated single-sport coverage in television, with telecast rights to the US Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros (French Open), Australian Open, Olympus US Open Series, ATP Masters Series, top-tier Sony Ericsson WTA Tour championship competitions, Davis Cup and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, and Hyundai Hopman Cup. Tennis Channel is carried by eight of the top 10 MSOs and has a national footprint via DIRECTV and DISH Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Media Overreacting to Reports of Exploding iPhones Aug 20, 2009
Digital cameras from companies such as Olympus, Nikon, and Fujifilm () have been subjected to recalls in recent years because of batteries that overheated, melted, or in a few cases reportedly burst into flame. And while the CPSC hasn't addressed the issue of batteries in MP3 players generally, in 2005 it did issue a statement on batteries in wireless phones. (BusinessWeek)
Olympus Pen E-P1 compact camera can do fancy tricks Aug 20, 2009
The Olympus Pen E-P1 is the smallest 12-megapixel camera with interchangeable lenses ... It represents a brand-new camera format "micro four thirds" developed by Olympus and ... Olympus was a little late to the game, introducing the Pen in July. (USA Today -- Tech)
Staycation, schmaycation: One mother's perspective Aug 19, 2009
A vacation from family vacation, and I don't mean one of those ladies-only trips where moms wear bikinis over their stretch marks and run with the wolves on top of Mt. Olympus for five days. Not going on vacation is not good for the travel industry or the economy, hence all the focus on summer travel, which does contribute to tourism being the third largest industry in the U.S.. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Think you deleted your cookies? Think again Aug 13, 2009
Think you deleted your cookies. Think again - CNN.com. (CNN -- Tech)
Top green gadgets Aug 13, 2009
Eco journalist Lucy Siegle gives CNN her top practical green gadgets. Solar tent, world's smallest and greenest PC included in the list. (CNN -- International)
Mapping the world, road by road Aug 13, 2009
Mapping the world, one street at a time - CNN.com. Mapping the world, one street at a time. (CNN -- International)
Study: Monkey see, monkey do -- for real Aug 13, 2009
Study: Monkeys share human preference for imitation - CNN.com. Study: Monkeys share human preference for imitation. (CNN)
Made-for-mobile comics Aug 12, 2009
Reading comics and graphic novels on mobile devices increasingly popular. More and more comics and publishers going digital, and eventually mobile. (CNN -- International)
Tweeting in labor: 'Epidural, yes please' Aug 12, 2009
Tweeting in labor: 'Epidural, yes please. NEW: The wife of Twitter's CEO posted messages on Twitter during her labor. (CNN)
Facebook, FriendFeed friends Aug 12, 2009
Facebook buys FriendFeed: Is this a big deal. Facebook buys FriendFeed: Is this a big deal. (CNN)
Eastern Himalayas reveals abundance of new species Aug 12, 2009
Over 350 new species discovered by ten year project in Eastern Himalayas. World's smallest deer and a "flying frog" among the animals found. (CNN)
Rogue Wi-Fi hotspots pose security threat Aug 12, 2009
Security experts warn of dangers of rogue Wi-Fi hotspots - CNN.com. Security experts warn of dangers of rogue Wi-Fi hotspots. (CNN -- Tech)
Twittering through childbirth Aug 12, 2009
Tweeting in labor: 'Epidural, yes please' - CNN.com. Tweeting in labor: 'Epidural, yes please. (CNN -- International)
Bam! Comics hit mobiles Aug 12, 2009
Made-for-mobile comics: The future of pulp. Made-for-mobile comics: The future of pulp. (CNN -- International)
Glaciers shrinking rapidly, study says Aug 11, 2009
Glaciers a canary in the coal mine of global warming - CNN.com. Glaciers a canary in the coal mine of global warming. (CNN)
Kepler telescope makes early discovery Aug 11, 2009
Kepler telescope makes quick discovery - CNN.com. Kepler telescope makes quick discovery. (CNN -- Tech)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Jul 31, 2009
Jazzed up by our new microphones, the gang takes on a snazzy new Olympus camera, the T-Mobile myTouch, and our latest list of Web sites you haven't heard of (but should). Also, listener mail. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Airman lost legs after gallbladder surgery Jul 22, 2009
Continuing research commitments from industry partners Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Olympus America Inc. and Stryker Medical will provide funds to support the study in this emerging transdisciplinary therapy. The landmark study was announced at the 4th International Conference on NOTES in Boston where nearly 300 physicians and industry representatives gathered to learn the latest information about the science and technology of the medical platform. (Fresno Bee -- State)
My Life In Ruins Jul 20, 2009
We begin at the Acropolis and move on to Delphi, Olympus, the Parthenon and the Plaka. And more important, there's romance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Analysis: Sotomayor Stays True to Herself Jul 18, 2009
Kneel to your new god of mount olympus. by skyk-2009 July 17, 2009 7:38 AM EDT. (CBS News)
Top U.S. water parks Jul 16, 2009
Other water parks in Wisconsin Dells: Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park and Noah's Ark. Kalahari Resort, Sandusky, Ohio Near Toledo, Ohio (60 miles). (CNN)
God of War Novels Announced Jul 14, 2009
On his journey to Olympus, Kratos must battle great monsters of legend--and fight his own inner demons. Kratos' quest will take him through a world of Greek mythology transformed, in which the familiar legends take on a terrifying new life--from the Aegean, where Kratos will grapple with the Great Hydra, to the depths of Hades, where Kratos will face death itself, to the heights of Mount Olympus. (IGN PS2)
Read the 'JER' transcript Jul 14, 2009
And Russians know the life story about Afro-American getting to the top of the American political Olympus. And the Kremlin didn't like the Obama mania in Russia. (Fox News)
God of War Movie Buzz Jul 14, 2009
No intervention by Athena, no trip to Mount Olympus, and no Blades of Athena. - Sony. (IGN FilmForce)
NOSCAR(R) Increases NOTES(R) Research with Olympus Medical Systems Corporation Grant Jul 12, 2009
Olympus funds an additional $250,000 in grants for research ... July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research(R) (NOSCAR(R)), a joint effort of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), today announced Olympus' continuing commitment to funding research in an emerging minimally invasive transdisciplinary therapy known as Natural Orifice... (PR Newswire)
NOSCAR announces NOTES multicenter human trials in the US Jul 11, 2009
Continuing research commitments from industry partners Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Olympus America Inc. and Stryker Medical will provide funds to support the study in this emerging transdisciplinary therapy ... "NOSCAR is taking a big step forward later this year with the commencement of the first NOTES multicenter human trial in the U.S. We are grateful to our partners at Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Olympus America Inc. and Stryker Medical for helping make the study possible," said Michael L. Kochman, MD,... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Fujifilm's New Dimension Jul 11, 2009
But that dominant position proved difficult to defend against competitors such as Nikon, Olympus and Canon. Today, Fujifilm is one of the industry's also-rans, with just a 6. (Time.com)
Jerome Kern Exits Playboy Board Jul 9, 2009
Flanders had been CEO of Freedom Communications and Chemerow is CFO at Olympus Media. Playboy announced Kern's departure on Monday. (Multichannel News)
* [TECHNOLOGY REVIEWS] Jul 8, 2009
Today, the rugged camera market has expanded to include models like the Fujifilm Finepix 233WP, Olympus Stylus Tough 8000, Canon PowerShot D10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The new Pentax is at the high end of the price scale. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Olympus E-30 Digital SLR Camera Jul 8, 2009
(07-07) 14:21 PDT -- The Olympus E-30 has a well-rounded feature set that should appeal both to consumers upgrading from lower-end and to buyers looking for something of a more semipro caliber ... On this model Olympus has sacrificed the weatherproof, magnesium-alloy body in favor of a plastic and fiberglass version, which may be a deal-breaker for photographers inclined toward outdoor shooting ... Even so, this camera may feel a bit hefty to anyone upgrading from an entry-level Olympus DSLR,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Jon Edwin Walker Jun 27, 2009
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Jon Edwin Walker. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Olympus "Blendtec" Jun 25, 2009
So it makes sense for Mullen to cast a wide net as it introduces the multifunction Olympus E-P1. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are in the picture (MySpace just can't catch a break), with Blendtec viral videos anchoring the appeal. (AdWeek)
U.S. Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed by Aperio Technologies, Inc. Jun 24, 2009
HAMAMATSU, Japan, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S. patent infringement lawsuit was filed on June 10, 2009, against Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Hamamatsu Corporation, and Olympus America, Inc. The lawsuit, brought by Aperio Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accuses products incorporating Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. NanoZoomer(R) technology of infringing Aperio U.S. Patent Nos. 6,917,696; 7,457,446; and 7,518,652. (PR Newswire)
Olympus PEN E-P1: PEN mightier than the SLR Jun 19, 2009
com - Olympus PEN E-P1 PEN mightier than the SLR. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi... Jun 19, 2009
Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi Cam Body. Olympus EP-1 DSLR Quality in a Digi Cam Body ... Despite Size And Ease Of Use, The Olympus EP-1 Is A Serious Camera. (Suite101.com)
ChronicleCNET Reviews Jun 16, 2009
Olympus E-620 (with 14-42mm lens). Cnet rating: 3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New worm poses DoS attack threat Jun 16, 2009
Olympus channels the ghost of cameras past to launch its first Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens compact. Green Tech. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Scott Flanders Elected CEO of Playboy Enterprises; David Chemerow Appointed Non-Executive Chairman Jun 2, 2009
PEI also announced the appointment of David I. Chemerow, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Olympus Media, LLC, as non-executive chairman of the board ... "Chemerow, 57, whose appointment is effective immediately, joined Olympus Media, which specializes in the sale of outdoor media, in 2005. For the previous nine years, he held a series of senior executive positions in the media, entertainment and online industry. Between 1990 and 1996, he served as executive vice president,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Olympus broadens portfolio with new biliary metallic stent Jun 2, 2009
This is the Olympus logo ... June 1, 2009 Olympus America Inc. today expanded its medical portfolio by introducing the X-Suit NIR, a biliary metallic stent designed with exceptional anatomic conformability and superior radial support ... Olympus' new X-Suit biliary metallic stent is designed to relieve symptoms associated with pancreatic, liver and bile duct cancers. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
MORE: Kratos scales Mount Olympus in third 'God of War' Jun 2, 2009
Kratos scales Mount Olympus in PlayStation's 'God of War III' - USATODAY.com ... Kratos scales Mount Olympus in PlayStation's 'God of War III ... "That's where God of War III kicks off. Kratos is bringing these Titans into battle up the side of Mount Olympus," says Asmussen, who recently gave a rare early look at the game at the Sony Santa Monica studio. (USA Today -- Tech)
Dowa, ITX, Joint, Konica Minolta, Nisshin Steel, Orix, Sumco: Japan Stocks Jun 1, 2009
Japan Stocks: Joint, Kawasaki Kisen, Konica, Nisshin Steel, TDK - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 01 03:37 London, Jun 01 08:37 Tokyo, Jun 01 16:37. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
History under fire May 31, 2009
From the symbolism in the spark of life to Prometheus stealing fire from Mount Olympus to bring light to mankind to the modern day heroes who risk life and limb day in and day out to protect others, there is something about fire that speaks to some part of all of us. It is this idea that the Cayuga Museum has sought to capture in its latest exhibit, Heroic Measures: Fire Fighting in Cayuga County, which opened Friday, May 22 and will run through Aug. 23. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Mining, Sumco, Kokusai: Japan Equity Preview May 30, 2009
Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Mining, Sumco: Japan Equity Preview - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, May 30 03:42 London, May 30 08:42 Tokyo, May 30 16:42. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Samsung, Duracell, Hosiden and Leggett & Platt Join Wireless Power Consortium to Set Universal Standard May 28, 2009
Members include ConvenientPower, Duracell, Hosiden, Fulton Innovation, Leggett & Platt, Logitech, National Semiconductor, Olympus, Philips, Samsung, Sanyo, Shenzhen Sangfei Consumer Communications, and Texas Instruments. The Wireless Power Consortium welcomes and invites all interested companies to join as members. (PR Newswire)
Debts ravage hospital service May 28, 2009
The medical equipment supplier Synthes, which provides plates and pins for orthopedic surgery, the heart device supplier Medtronic and medical imaging company Olympus, are understood to be owed hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in one case more than $1 million. None of the companies would comment yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A Closer Look at Climate Change May 25, 2009
Created by two divisions of the United Nations, and recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, its pronouncements are received as if they come down from Mount Olympus or Mount Sinai. The common presumption is that the IPCC has assembled the best scientific knowledge. (Townhall.com)
IRG Telecom, Media, and Technology Weekly Japan Market Review May 21, 2009
- Olympus results above expectations. Olympus announced 4Q operating profits of JPY 4. (JCN Network, Japan)
'TransferJet Consortium' Offers New 'Adopter' Membership May 19, 2009
Tokyo, May 19, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - "TransferJet Consortium", consisting of nineteen companies -- Sony Corporation, Canon Inc., CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD., Eastman Kodak Company, Hitachi Ltd., JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc., KDDI Corporation, NEC Corporation, NIKON CORPORATION, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Olympus Imaging Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Pioneer Corporation, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Seiko Epson Corporation, SHARP CORPORATION, SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications,... (JCN Network, Japan)
Flashpack Gadgets: Guy Gear May 17, 2009
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ... Carrying a camera into such environments would be technological suicide, unless you re wielding the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ... A flashpack gadget must-have, the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is available in silver, black or blue. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Juneau teen a regional finalist in Google logo contest May 15, 2009
On Tuesday, Neimeyer's class was working on a contest with camera company Olympus that could win new equipment for the computer lab. In the past, the class has designed T-shirts and arranged to have them sold to tourists. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hedger Capital Inc. Enters Into Letter of Intent for Acquisition of Oretech Resources Inc. May 15, 2009
Mr. Willock serves as a lead director of Olympus Pacific Minerals Inc. (TSX: - ), a Toronto based mining company, which he joined February 2006. Mr. Willock holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a major in finance from the Richard Ivey School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia and attended the Beijing Language Institute on a joint Government of Canada and China scholarship from 1976 to 1977. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
