HP Offers Feast of Thin Computing Nov 19, 2009
The ms6000 desktop runs Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, Microsoft's newly released software that enables just such hub-like configurations. The setup can handle up to 10 students, HP said. (Datamation)
New career as a digital ethnographer? Oct 25, 2009
Microsoft responded a few years later with a technology called MultiPoint, which allows for the use of multiple mice on one machine. It's since steadily increased its investment in MultiPoint, notes Toyama, and today in India, Vietnam, Chile, and elsewhere the dominant use of it is as a way to quiz primary school students in multiple-choice questions ... Where MultiPoint will go in the future is anyone's guess, but something that started with ethnographic observations in rural India four or five... (CNN -- International)
Tavares lifts Islanders past Canes in shootout Oct 22, 2009
Sutton had his first multipoint game in almost 11 months, adding an assist in helping New York carry a two-goal lead into the third period. Jackman and Sutton scored less than a minute apart in the second to complement Moulson's team-leading fifth goal. (CBS News)
Messier, Richter honored for service Oct 22, 2009
The multipoint game was the first of the season for the Flames captain, who had only two goals and two assists through the first eight games. Iginla played his second consecutive game on a line centered by Craig Conroy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iginla's goal, 2 assists lift Flames over Jackets Oct 21, 2009
It was the first multipoint game of the season for the struggling Flames captain, who had only two goals and two assists through the first eight games. Iginla played his second consecutive game on a line centered by Craig Conroy, and the reunited linemates combined to set up first-period goals by Curtis Glencross and Jay Bouwmeester as Calgary took a 3-1 lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rumors point to new Macs in stores soon Oct 16, 2009
Sources told AppleInsider that the new mouse would apply the multipoint touch detection technology seen in the iPhone and the iPod Touch. A new iMac is the perfect opportunity for Apple to roll out a new mouse. (CNN)
Carolina cruises to division win Oct 10, 2009
This time, Jokinen had three points while three others tallied multipoint games. Six of Carolina's seven goals came from players who hadn't found the back of the net yet this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
Effective profiling uses a multipoint approach that takes in a wide range of characteristics. It's a slippery slope, some will argue, from this scientific form of profiling to the cruder and more politically incorrect variety, but it's worth noting that Israel's airports, including the notoriously secure Ben Gurion International, have used it successfully for many years. (Salon)
Cat Shelters Overflow During Summer Aug 18, 2009
Apricot came with a free "multipoint inspection" including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, behavioral evaluation and grooming. And you can't beat the price: As t 00004000 he Certified Pre-Owned Cats campaign poster says, with no money down, no financing and no payments, these cats are "better than new!". (CBS News)
Ayatollah to Approve A-Bomb? Aug 4, 2009
Iran s scientists have been trying to master a method of detonating a bomb known as the multipoint initiation system wrapping highly enriched uranium in high explosives and then detonating it. The sources said that the Iranian Defence Ministry had used a secret internal agency called Amad ( Supply in Farsi), led by Mohsin Fakhri Zadeh, a physics professor and senior member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Council. (Fox News)
Report: Iran Ready to Build Nuclear Bomb Aug 4, 2009
According to the Times, Irans method for triggering its nuclear device is the multipoint initiation system, which very simply explained involves wrapping highly enriched uranium in high explosives and detonating it. The Times sources further warned that Iran may have established small secret desert facilities to handle the final push to the bomb. (Newsmax)
Axtel Reports 2Q09 Results Jul 23, 2009
AXTEL provides telecommunications services using a suite of technologies including FWA, WiMAX, copper, fiber optic, point to multipoint radios and traditional point to point microwave access, among others. AXTELCPO trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange and is part of the IPC Index. (PR Newswire)
Imagine Cup 2009 Kicks Off in Cairo Jul 4, 2009
In addition to the nine main categories of competition, there are several Achievement Awards this year, including the Interoperability Award, Unlimited Potential Design for Development Award, Accessibility Award, Unlimited Potential MultiPoint Education Award, Parallel Computing Award, Tablet Accessibility Award and the H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak Special Award sponsored by the first lady of Egypt through the Cyber Peace Initiative (CPI). Imagine Cup Sponsors. (PR Newswire)
Research and Markets: China - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV Jun 24, 2009
Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Systems (MMDS). Major satellite TV players. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Best New Bluetooth Headsets May 14, 2009
All offer superior voice quality and a feature called multipoint pairing. This lets you switch the headset easily among multiple devices, such as a phone, a laptop with a computer-telephony program, such as (), and a hands-free kit for your car. (BusinessWeek)
Threats, confusion, accusations ... Reality TV, CRTC style Apr 29, 2009
According to a recent report in the trade publication Mediacaster, "Cable companies such as Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw and Videotron saw profits climb to $2.1-billion last year from $1.5-billion, while also realizing a slight increase in basic service subscriptions, up 2.9 per cent to 7.9 million households. Direct-to-home satellite and multipoint distribution companies, like Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice, saw revenues grow to over $2-billion up 10.8 per cent over 2007. As with cable, subscribers for... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
2009 NAB Show Exhibitor Profiles Apr 18, 2009
By partnering with industry-leading manufacturers and customers, DNF provides innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use products that are used in point-to-point control as well as in facility-wide multipoint control applications. DNF Controls' customer list includes all major U.S. television broadcast and cable networks, domestic and international television stations and production facilities, mobile production trucks, stadiums, and arenas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Used car shopping? What you need to know Mar 23, 2009
Check into Certified, Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles: These are late model used cars and trucks that typically have less than 50,000 miles and have been given multipoint inspections -- with any needed service or upkeep taken care of before the used car is put on the lot. CPO programs are backed by the automakers (Ford, GM, Volvo, etc. (CNN -- US)
WEGENER(R) and Microspace Reaffirm Commitment to Christian Radio Consortium Feb 7, 2009
With over 30 years experience in optimizing point-to- multipoint multimedia distribution over satellite, fiber, and IP networks, WEGENER offers a comprehensive product line that handles the scheduling, management and delivery of media rich content to multiple devices, including video screens, computers and audio devices. WEGENER focuses on long- and short-term strategies for bandwidth savings, dynamic advertising, live events and affiliate management. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
