2008 May

Vodafone Announces New Chief Executive

Vodafone Group Plc today announces that, after five years in the role, Arun Sarin will be retiring as Chief Executive at the end of the Company’s AGM on 29th July 2008. He will be succeeded by Deputy Chief Executive Vittorio Colao. Read the rest of this press release »

Employment and Careers | May 27th, 2008

Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Soundbooth Now Available on Adobe Labs

SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 27, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today gave a sneak peek at three applications from the next release of Adobe Creative Suite, its award-winning collection of graphic design, Web development and video editing applications. The company released public beta of new versions of Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Soundbooth as free downloads on Adobe labs. Once downloaded and launched, the betas will be active for 48 hours after which time only Creative Suite 3 customers will have an extended ability to use the betas until the next release of Creative Suite becomes available. Read the rest of this press release »

Computer, Science and Research | May 27th, 2008

HARRY POTTER PARODY RECEIVES TOP HONOR FROM NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE 2008 BOOK AWARDS

SUNNYVALE—Publicity House is proud to announce that their title was awarded the Indie Excellence 2008 Book Award, which honors outstanding books by independent publishers across the nation. Read the rest of this press release »

Events and Trade Shows | May 23rd, 2008

EMI Music Publishing songwriters win at the 53rd Ivor Novello Awards

PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music – Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford
International Achievement – Phil Collins
Best Song Musically & Lyrically – Amy Winehouse, Love Is A Losing Game
PRS Most Performed Work – Howard Donald and Jason Orange, Shine
Best Selling British Song – Amanda Ghost and Tor Erik Hermansen, Beautiful Liar
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Art and Entertainment | May 22nd, 2008

CANON ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF OWN LCOS REFLECTIVE LCD PANEL

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 20, 2008 – Canon Inc. today announced that the Company has developed its own LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) reflective LCD panels, a key device used in multimedia projectors. At this year’s InfoComm 08′ trade show being held on June 18-20 in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Convention Center), this technology will be showcased (booth #C1529). Read the rest of this press release »

Technology | May 21st, 2008