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In library and information science, a book is called a monograph to distinguish it from serial publications such as magazines, journals or newspapers.
Publishers may produce low-cost, pre-proof editions known as galleys or 'bound proofs' for promotional purposes, such as generating reviews in advance of publication. Galleys are usually made as cheaply as possible, since they are not intended for sale.
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eWeek - RSS FeedsYahoo Search Security Beta Draws Complaints Thu, 15 May 2008 20:27:58 -0400
A company says Yahoo's new feature incorrectly flagged its Web site and was slow to respond....
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SEC to Propose XBRL Mandate Thu, 15 May 2008 20:14:56 -0400
The SEC proposes that XBRL tags be required for all financial filings, making data searchable....
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Yahoo Allows Web Sites to Customize How Search Finds Them Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:16 -0400
A software development tool lets outside parties create customized views of Yahoo Web search results....
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Icahn Pledges Proxy Fight for Yahoo-Microsoft Merger Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:02 -0400
Carl Icahn threatens Yahoo's board with a proxy fight even though Microsoft has walked away from the Internet company....
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HP Fixing XP SP3 Problems Thu, 15 May 2008 19:09:57 -0400
The problems that were reported with Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 3 seem to affect Hewlett-Packard desktops with AMD processors....
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The Seattle Times: Business & TechnologyMicrosoft Windows finds a place on One Laptop Per Child machines Thu, 15 May 2008 17:38:27 -0700
Microsoft and the One Laptop Per Child organization say the nonprofit's green-and-white "XO" computers now can run Windows in addition to their homegrown interface, which is built on the open Linux operating system.
Nordstrom profit sinks 24%, but better than analysts forecast Thu, 15 May 2008 18:16:53 -0700
Luxury retailer Nordstrom said its profit fell 24 percent in the first quarter as recession rumblings in the U.S. crimped even wealthier consumers'...
SEC launches formal investigation of CellCyte Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:30 -0700
CellCyte, a Bothell-based biotechnology company, said Thursday the Securities and Exchange Commission has upgraded its probe of the company to a formal investigation.
NYT > TechnologyYahoo’s Chairman Disputes Icahn’s Accusations Fri, 16 May 2008 03:18:30 -0000
Yahoo’s chairman rejected accusations from the billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn that the company’s board had acted irrationally in rejecting a $47.5 billion takeover offer from Microsoft.
CBS in Deal to Buy CNet to Increase Online Ads Fri, 16 May 2008 03:35:00 -0000
At $1.8 billion, Thursday’s deal for CNet by CBS is the biggest by far in its recent Internet expansion, making the network bigger players in online media.
Microsoft Is Joining Low-Cost Laptop Project Fri, 16 May 2008 03:18:30 -0000
After years of conflict, Microsoft and the computing and education project One Laptop Per Child, have reached an agreement that will put Windows on the organization’s computers.
CNN.com - TechnologyTeen alleging rape turns to YouTube Thu, 15 May 2008 14:59:58 -0400
The video is hard to turn away from. A sobbing 16-year-old sits in her bedroom and, staring into a camera, says she has been raped. The teen is among dozens of young people who are turning to social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to talk about sexual assault.
Mom indicted in deadly MySpace hoax Thu, 15 May 2008 15:29:02 -0400
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Robotic suit amplifies human strength Thu, 15 May 2008 14:38:00 -0400
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NPR Topics: TechnologyInvestor Icahn Urges Yahoo-Microsoft Merger Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400
After Microsoft withdrew its bid for Yahoo, it's been reported that billionaire Carl Icahn bought 50 million shares of Yahoo. Apparently, he wants to see the two companies merge, and he has even launched a proxy contest to get rid of Yahoo's entire board of directors.
Gaming Your Way to Fitness Thu, 15 May 2008 01:36:00 -0400
Video games designed to provide a workout are becoming big business. But do these games — such as the Wii Fit, which hits stores Monday — deliver on their fitness promises?
Study: Number of Wireless-Only U.S. Homes Grows Wed, 14 May 2008 11:45:00 -0400
More Americans are cancelling their landlines and using only wireless phones, according to a new study from the National Center for Health Statistics. In the last half of 2007, the number of homes without landlines — 16 percent — had more than doubled from the same period in 2004.
BBC News | Technology | UK Edition'$100 laptop' embraces Windows XP Thu, 15 May 2008 23:07:16 -0000
Microsoft joins forces with the makers of the "$100 laptop" to make Windows XP available on the low-cost computers.
Investor launches Yahoo challenge Thu, 15 May 2008 14:09:22 -0000
A billionaire investor announces he will fight to oust the present board of directors at Yahoo.
US 'cyber-bully' mother indicted Fri, 16 May 2008 02:15:25 -0000
A US woman who allegedly bullied a girl on MySpace who later committed suicide is indicted by a Grand Jury.
Reuters Video: TechnologySwiss man soars with jet wings Thu, 15 May 2008 12:01:44 -0400
May 15 - A Swiss man stuns onlookers by flying a jet propelled wing for nearly ten minutes at a peak speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
New NATO cyber defence centre Thu, 15 May 2008 10:36:00 -0400
May 15 - Seven NATO nations back new measures against cyber war some see as an emerging security risk.
Reuters Quickcut: Flying man Thu, 15 May 2008 07:27:24 -0400
May 14 - Known as 'Fusion Man', a former pilot has stunned crowds by flying a jet-propelled wing for nearly ten minutes at a peak speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
AP Top Technology News At 11:26 p.m. EDTWoman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide caseBy LINDA DEUTSCH Fri, 16 May 2008 03:26:23 -0000
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in perpetrating a hoax on the online social network MySpace against a 13-year-old neighbor who committed suicide....
Icahn to Yahoo board: Sell to Microsoft or leaveBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:49 -0000
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang spent months fending off Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited takeover bid. Now he may only have a few weeks to persuade the software maker to revive its last offer of $47.5 billion, or risk being fired in a shareholder mutiny led by activist investor Carl Icahn....
Robotic suit could usher in super soldier eraBy MARK JEWELL Thu, 15 May 2008 17:44:33 -0000
Rex Jameson bikes and swims regularly, and plays tennis and skis when time allows. But the 5-foot-11, 180-pound software engineer is lucky if he presses 200 pounds - that is, until he steps into an "exoskeleton" of aluminum and electronics that multiplies his strength and endurance as many as 20 times....
CNET News.comEnd of Intel, AMD duopoly near? Via readies Isaiah chip Thu, 15 May 2008 18:15:00 -0700
Via Technologies is getting set to its higher-performance Isaiah processor that is targeted at mainstream computers.
RIAA defendant Jammie Thomas may get new trial Thu, 15 May 2008 17:41:00 -0700
Federal judge who presided over first RIAA peer-to-peer trial says he may grant new trial because of possibly flawed jury instruction.
Google Translate speaks 10 new languages Thu, 15 May 2008 17:17:00 -0700
The translation service adds Swedish, Hindi, Danish, seven other languages, and the ability to guess the language that text needs to be translated from.
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A Guide to Computer Animation - The companion site of the book by Marcia Kuperberg: coverage of the principles and techniques of computer animation, understanding the constraints when creating for TV, video, games, multimedia and web.
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Books by David E. Carter - List of titles on trademarks, logos and design-related subjects, plus information on the Creativity and American Corporate Identity annual competitions.
Cary Graphic Arts Press - The publication arm of the Melbert B. Cary, Jr. Graphic Arts Collection at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. The collection is a resource for those studying printing history, bookbinding, typography, papermaking, calligraphy, and book illustration processes.
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How-To Booklets - Site markets 12 publication design booklets. Topics are Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Quarkxpress, PageMaker, Prepress, Color Correction, and Scanning.
Mark Batty, Publisher - Offers books on graphic design, lettering, and the printing arts. Special and limited editions availabile.
Organic Pixels Graphic Design Store - Collection of books and software that is useful to professional graphic designers everything from theory to business practices.
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