Epicor 2Q loss narrows
IRVINE, Calif. — Business software maker Epicor Software Corp. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue climbed.

For the April-June quarter, Epicor’s loss totaled $1 million, or 2 cents per share, compared with a loss of $6.7 million, or 11 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
When excluding one-time items, Epicor … Original article on : Epicor says loss narrowed in 2nd quarter, adjusted profit meets analyst expectations.

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Google changes tune, search still working in China
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. triggered a false alarm Thursday by posting a notice that its search engine and several other services had been cut off from mainland China – a key market where the company has been locked in a …. Read the original article  : here.

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Samsung says 2Q net profit surges 83 percent
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co.’s net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid increased sales and strength in its semiconductor and flat panel businesses.
Samsung earned 4.28 trillion won ($3.61 billion) in the three months ended June 30, the …. Source article  : Samsung Electronics says 2nd-quarter net profit surges 83 percent to record high.

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Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic
LAS VEGAS — Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they’re using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites.
The attacks demonstrated at the Black Hat conference here show how determined hackers can sniff around the edges … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hackers probe the edges of secure Internet traffic to craft attacks.

Australia govt expands proposed broadband network

PERTH, Australia — Australia’s government expanded its ambitious plan to bring broadband to much of the vast country, adding 300,000 homes and businesses to the coverage area Friday in hopes of winning votes in next month’s federal election.
The opposition has already pledged to ax the expensive, high-speed fiber optic network, …. Source  : Australian govt adds 300,000 homes, businesses to coverage area of proposed broadband network.

FBI access to e-mail and Web records raises fears

WASHINGTON — Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law.
With its proposed amendment, is … Read more : Fears of FBI snooping on e-mail and Web use plunge Obama administration into privacy dispute.

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NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Indian iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch users can now enjoy watching Live TV and Video On Demand (VOD) services. YuppTV, a popular live tv organization is providing this service.
Global Takeoff Inc. has launched the Yupp TV application, which enables Apple device users in India to watch live TV video … Read more : YUPPTV Offers Televesion on Smartphones.

Republican with tea party ties to run for Ky. gov.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Louisville businessman with tea party ties has announced he will run for governor in Kentucky.
Phil Moffett, president of the information technology firm CCS Partners, is the first of a potentially crowded field of Republicans to enter the 2011 race.
Running as a political … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Republican with tea party ties announces plans for 2011 run for Kentucky governor.

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YouTube boosts upload limit to 15 minutes
NEW YORK — In case 10 minutes isn’t enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video uploads to 15 minutes.
The video website, owned by Google Inc., said in a blog post Thursday that the …. Source  : YouTube boosts video upload limit to 15 minutes from 10.

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Exxon Mobil, Colgate-Palmolive among big movers
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Ameriprise Financial Inc., up $4.70 at $42.98
The investment manager’s purchase of a Bank of America asset management unit helped drive net income higher in its second quarter.
Exxon Mobil … Original source on Gaea Times at : Exxon Mobil, Colgate-Palmolive, Motorola among big market movers Thursday.

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Summary Box: Adult industry sees iPorn potential
THE PHONE: The iPhone 4’s FaceTime feature lets people call another iPhone 4 user and have live video conversations using the front-facing cameras.
THE RESPONSE: Adult-entertainment companies are developing video-sex chat services and starting to hire workers through Craigslist.
THE IRONY: The phone maker, Apple Inc., has taken pains … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: With FaceTime video chat, the adult industry sees potential for iPhone 4-play.

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US suing Oracle over software contracts
NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department says it is suing Oracle for fraud over software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The agency says Oracle Corp. failed to offer government customers the same discounts on its software that it offered commerical customers, as it was required …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Justice Department suing Oracle for fraud over software contracts.

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Google: Search engine blocked in mainland China
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google says people in mainland China are being blocked from using its Internet search engine.
The company posted a Thursday notice about the new barrier without any other details. A Google spokesman in the U.S. says he is still trying to gather … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Google says people in mainland China have been cut off from its Internet search engine.

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Ballmer: Tablet coming ‘as soon as we can’
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft will compete with Apple’s iPad, but it isn’t saying when.
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer says the company is working with Intel Corp. and computer makers to perfect tablet touch-screen computers.
Analysts attending an annual meeting at Microsoft headquarters on Thursday got few concrete …. Original source  : Microsoft CEO promises iPad will have Windows-based competitors, but they’re not ready yet.

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Google says search cut off from mainland China
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. said Thursday that its search engine and other services were abruptly cut off from mainland China, raising more questions about the Internet company’s ability to operate in the country while trying to work around the government’s online censorship policies.
It’s … Original article on : Google: Searches in China completely blocked, raising more questions about future in country.

Rabbits were able to regrow a leg joint using their own stem cells, say scientists exploring the cells’ potential to replace artificial joints in human patients.

Title: Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints Category: Health News Created: 7/28/2010 8:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/29/2010

The California stem cell agency is proposing to pay the 10 patient advocate members on its 29-member board of directors up to $15,000 a year for work performed in connection with their responsibilities for CIRM.

The move would implement some provisions of legislation that also removes the 50 person cap on the size of the CIRM staff. That legislation (SB1064) seems likely to be enacted this year

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Playstation, TVs boost Sony to $294 million profit
TOKYO — Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.
The Tokyo-based electronics and entertainment giant said Thursday it booked a net profit of 25.7 billion yen — … Read more : PlayStation and TVs drive Sony back to black in April-June quarter.

BSkyB Q4 net profit up nearly fourfold
LONDON — British Sky Broadcasting’s profit nearly quadrupled in its fourth quarter, the satellite broadcaster said Thursday as it announced an exclusive deal to carry new Home Box Office programming in the U.K.

BSkyB reported a profit of 336 million pounds ($525 million) in the three months ending June 30, …. Source article  : BSkyB Q4 net profit up nearly fourfold, announces deal to carry HBO programs.