By Hugh Lessig, hlessig@dailypress.com | 757-247-7821 10:05 pm EST, January 28, 2012
Archive for January, 2012
Lots of texture, little shadow: gaming with older computers
Berlin – Anyone looking for an escape from everyday drudgery only needs to go to their computer to find a fantasy world, a lush jungle or the adventures of outer space. Gaming is a welcome escape for many computer owners, but if your PC is not top of the line, these trips can become a [...]
Virgin Gaming hits 1M registered users and $7M in prizes awarded (exclusive)
Virgin Gaming, the online tournament gaming division of Richard Bransons Virgin Group, is announcing today that it has snagged more than a million registered users for its prize-based online gaming tournaments. Virgin has awarded more than $7 million in cash prizes. Four million game challenges have been issued and players are spending an average of [...]
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood attends ribbon-cutting for The Rapid
Katie Greene | The Grand Rapids PressRay LaHood, secretary of the US Department of Transportation, speaks at the Wealthy Operation Center Ribbon Cutting on Saturday in Grand Rapids.
Breakfast: Quick, hearty and economical
Granola (left) and cornmeal make delicious and warm breakfasts that are economical and perfect on a chilly winter day. / PHOTO/TERRY MOORE
Anthony Fedele Joins Cenoplex Board of Advisors
AUSTIN, Texas–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Cenoplex(TM), the company that is transforming customer care for wireless operators by harnessing the gap between call placement and connection, today announced that Anthony Fedele has joined the Cenoplex advisory board where he will guide research surrounding consumer sentiment and behavior associated with the company’s Actionable Audio Message technology. In addition, [...]
Transportation secretary visits VCU, I-95 bridge project
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, left, accompanied by Mayor Dwight Jones, visited a bridge repair project on Interstate 95 to spotlight the push for a transportation bill.
MHS Librarian Publishes Book on Middle School Research Skills
LaDawna Harrington and her book Guide Research in Middle School, Mystery in the Media Center. Millburn School District
Ag minute: Swine industry asked to participate in survey
Kansas State University swine nutritionists are teaming up with their Iowa State University counterparts in asking swine producers, industry consultants and advisors to the pork industry to participate in an online survey about swine feed efficiency. The survey answers will help guide research direction and educational programs to improve feed efficiency and lower feed costs. [...]
Reading 3 – 0 Brighton
Reading moved into the Championship play-off places as a Jobi McAnuff brace helped them to victory over Brighton. The home side began well and took the lead when McAnuff swept home Jimmy Kebes cross from close range. McAnuff doubled their advantage with a low shot after he had cut inside Adam El-Abd, whose late own [...]