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Workday to Mobilize HCM
Wed, 21 May 2008 19:14:51 -0400
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HP-EDS Merger Could Bring Massive Job Cuts
Wed, 21 May 2008 18:57:01 -0400
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Instead of Yahoo, Microsoft spotlights aQuantive
Wed, 21 May 2008 09:21:06 -0700
The prospect of a Microsoft-Yahoo combination, with all its questions on how to "integrate" the two companies, is again bubbling to the...
Oil prices pass $135 after report of supply drop
Wed, 21 May 2008 18:20:23 -0700
Runaway oil prices blew past $130 a barrel for the first time Wednesday and kept going, while gasoline prices persisted in their own relentless climb, rising above $3.80 a gallon. Supply worries, rising demand and a slumping dollar are conspiring to make filling up the car - and paying for just about everything else - a growing burden for Americans.
Fed sharply lowers outlook for U.S. growth; sees higher inflation, jobless rate
Wed, 21 May 2008 16:32:32 -0700
The Federal Reserve today sharply lowered its projection for economic growth this year, citing blows from the housing and credit debacles...

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Microsoft Offers Rebates to Shoppers Using Its Search
Thu, 22 May 2008 04:46:55 -0000
Microsoft is taking a new approach to jump-starting its search engine: offering rebates to people who use it to find and buy some products.
Google Says It Will Defend Competitive Rationale of a Yahoo Deal
Thu, 22 May 2008 04:49:29 -0000
How can Google, the Internet search and advertising giant, contend that teaming up with Yahoo in search ads would not invite an antitrust challenge?
Open-Source File Format Is to Be a Part of Microsoft Office
Thu, 22 May 2008 04:47:15 -0000
Under pressure from European regulators and others, Microsoft is to say it will give customers the ability to use documents in Open Document Format — the main rival to the Microsoft Word format.

CNN.com - Technology

Surprised astronomers catch a dying star
Wed, 21 May 2008 18:16:41 -0400
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TVA vulnerable to hacking, GAO says
Wed, 21 May 2008 17:10:11 -0400
The nation's largest publicly owned utility company may be vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to a new report.
Professor makes breakthroughs, ballads
Wed, 21 May 2008 09:15:47 -0400
"Attracted by your gravity, your body's so compact / Pulling me inward, prepare for close contact," Boston University astronomer Alan Marscher sings in his song about a deep-space object known as a black hole.

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Nanotubes, Like Asbestos, Could Threaten Health
Wed, 21 May 2008 10:40:00 -0400
Tiny tubes made of carbon atoms have promised to revolutionize industry. But a new study in mice suggests that one kind of nanotube produces biological changes like those caused by asbestos.
Toyota Leads Race for 'Green' Cars
Wed, 21 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400
The sale of the one-millionth Prius emphasizes Toyota's early lead in hybrid vehicle sales. But Honda plans to introduce a low-cost hybrid car in the U.S. market early next year. And Nissan and GM will follow a year later.
Google, Apple Go Head to Head in Ultimate Frisbee
Tue, 20 May 2008 16:41:00 -0400
Every few weeks during the spring, stalwarts of the Internet economy — companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and Yahoo — meet on an open field to shout out their brand loyalties and throw things at each other. It's not the downturn in the economy that has blood pressures high. It's ultimate Frisbee.

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Rural homes dominate broadband UK
Wed, 21 May 2008 23:11:34 -0000
Rural households are now more likely to have a broadband connection than residents of towns, says Ofcom.
Microsoft offers cash back search
Wed, 21 May 2008 19:49:55 -0000
Microsoft is offering shoppers cash rebates to use its new service in a bid to close the gap on market leader Google
Net downloads to get age ratings
Wed, 21 May 2008 12:14:28 -0000
Games and videos downloaded from the web are to be policed by a voluntary age rating scheme.

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A tech 'renaissance' in Europe
Wed, 21 May 2008 14:51:13 -0400
May 21 - Central and Eastern Europe has quietly become a hub of innovation for start-ups and top tech companies alike.
Touchphones put finger on success
Wed, 21 May 2008 01:28:29 -0400
May 21 - Touchscreen mobile phones are the sector's next killer application, and Asian makers and consumers are joining the party.
The Google of Europe?
Tue, 20 May 2008 14:09:58 -0400
May 20 - A Slovenian start up called Zemanta is "feeling lucky" after winning international investment for its innovative technology.

AP Top Technology News At 12:47 a.m. EDT

'Indiana Jones' and the computer-generated jungle
By DERRIK J. LANG Thu, 22 May 2008 04:47:26 -0000
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In these hallowed halls, Indiana Jones almost seems out of place. A banner with a two-dimensional cutout of the swashbuckling archaeologist swings through the lobby of Industrial Light and Magic, where life-size replicas of Darth Vader and Bobba Fett from "Star Wars" stand guard....
Facebook preparing for redesign to clear clutter
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE Wed, 21 May 2008 22:45:27 -0000
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) -- Having nearly tripled its audience and added about 20,000 new applications over the past year, Facebook Inc.'s popular online hangout is about to undergo a housecleaning....
Microsoft lures search traffic with cash rebates
By JESSICA MINTZ Wed, 21 May 2008 19:37:21 -0000
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is offering cash rebates when people make purchases after using its search engine as the software maker begins to reveal how it plans to take on Google Inc. following the failure of its $47.5 billion bid for Yahoo....

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HP introduces new 'green' label for products
Wed, 21 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700
The Eco Highlights label will flag the company's most environmentally friendly peripherals, like a completely recyclable printer.
GamePie: GameFly's social Facebook application
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:19:00 -0700
GameFly launches a Facebook application that allows gamers to share what they are currently playing; review and score games that they have played in the past; and make a wish list of games that they want to play in the future.
Carbon trading our way out of hunger crisis
Wed, 21 May 2008 18:05:00 -0700
A seemingly magical chemical combined with a carbon trading network is one company's hope for ending world hunger and reducing global warming.

 

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Alamo PC Organization, Inc. - San Antonio, Texas based. Contains an online magazine, membership information, a beginner's guide to the internet and a calendar of events.

Alaska Computer Society - PC Users Group - Anchorage, Alaska based. Contains news, event and meetings calendars and a profile of the organization.
Meta Description: [ The Alaska Computer Society PC Users Group is an educational, non-profit organization directed by dedicated volunteers. We have promoted education and computer literacy among both new and experienced computer users since 1985. ]

Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey - A user group for amateur computer users in New Jersey. Contains a calendar of events, newsletter archive, a listing of special interest groups, and membership information.
Meta Description: [ Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey (ACGNJ) is a computer user group (club) based in Scotch Plains, NJ. Founded in May of 1975, we are the oldest computer clubs still in operation. The club is comprised of a number of special interest groups ( SIGs ) which have meetings throughout the month. The... ]

Ash Nallawalla's List of Computer User Groups on the Web - A Searchable list of user groups covering all platforms and including a list of user group newsletters.

ASP Developers' Special Interest Group - ASP user group in Los Angeles, California.

Association of Personal Computer User Groups - APCUG is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Computer and Software User Groups worldwide. Find a User Group in your area.

Atlanta C-Sharp (C#) User Group - Bi-weekly user and study group focused on the C# language. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Includes projects, meeting information, and links.

Atlanta PC Users Group - AtlPCUG user group provides a place for new users, old hands, and pros to share their experiences using the personal computer. Access to club information on meetings, newsletter, and a club forum.

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500 Bay Area Wireless Users Group - Promoting wireless network use for the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Meeting and contact details.
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Big Blue and Cousins - The Greater Victoria, British Columbia Personal Computer Users' Association offers computer courses, newsletter and the clubhouse serves many purposes, but one of its most important uses is to allow members to meet each other and to share their enthusiasm for computers.

404 Birmingham Visual Studio Users Group - Group's primary focus is software design and development using Microsoft Visual Studio tools, but it examines tools and technologies from other vendors as well. The group is designed for professional software developers, as well as others interested in software design and development. Alabama, USA.

Boise Software Developers Group - Casual group providing technical and social resources for software developers of all levels, in the Boise, Idaho, USA, area. Meeting and contact details.

BRS North American User Group - User group site for Open Text Corporation's BRS/Search, CD-Author, NetAnswer, and QueryServer products. Contains email list, FTP archive site, software services, and conference information.

Chalmette Computer Users Group (CCUG-PC) - Non-profit computer organization of users helping users with tips, techniques and information meets the first Saturday of each month. Located in Chalmette, Louisiana, close to New Orleans.
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Church Computer Users' Group - Reviews of the latest UK church software: administration, pastoral, liturgical, educational, bible study, plus articles on a whole range of church computing issues and associated technologies.

Computer Club Sweden - An organization for Swedish computer amateurs in and outside Sweden; one of the oldest computer clubs in Sweden.

Computer Users Group of Yokota - Group based in Yokota, Japan, hosting regular LAN parties. Contact details, news, pictures and joining information.
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Computer Users of Erie - The largest and oldest user group in the Erie, PA, USA area. Focusing primarily on the PC, Mac and Linux platforms with a wide range of members. Meeting, newsletter and library details.

Cray User Group - An independent, volunteer-organized, international corporation of member organizations that own or use Cray or SGI computer systems. Membership details, announcements, conference details and working group information.

CUCUG - The Champaign-Urbana Computer Users Group.

Delaware Valley Computer Users Group - DVCUG's home on the web.

Denver's Other Group Computer Club - User group in Aurora, Colorado, USA, helping people learn about the Internet and Windows applications. Meeting details, history.
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Diablo Valley PC Users Group - Diablo Valley PC User's Group (DVPC) is the San Francisco East Bay Area's largest computer user group
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e-DUG Deltek User Group - Free exchange of information, news and ideas between Deltek users and enthusiasts.

Eastern Virginia Lotus Notes User Group - Lotus Notes users and technologists in the Hampton Roads area: Norfolk, Va Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Hampton. Notes users, keynote speakers, vendor demos, and electronic resources for members.
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Electronic Graphic Artists of Dallas - A computer user group for professional graphic artists working in the advertising, marketing communications, and graphic arts industries. Meetings, membership details, officers, job bank and freelance bank, bylaws and contact information.
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Florida Association of Computer User Groups - 46 user groups (Mac and PC) with over 15,000 members.

Florida CA Unicenter Users Group - Aiming to increase members' knowledge of Unicenter and expand Enterprise Management knowledge base. Dedicated to enhancing the usability of Unicenter technologies.
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404 Free Software User Group - Kochi - Advocating and promoting the use of free software by providing technical assistance, bringing together free software businesses and users, and propagating the message of software freedom in and around the city of Kochi (Kerala, India).

FrontPage User Group - Information on this user group dedicated to issues relating to Microsoft's web design and publishing software.
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Greater Cleveland PC Users Group - Founded in 1982, this group provides information about computer technology, personal computing trends and products. Site contains membership and meeting information.
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Hagerstown Users Group - The area's largest computer user group supporting PCs.

ICPUG - Index - You may either visit the overall National Club pages or the SE Club serving southeastern London and northern Kent area.

IFS North American User's Group - Community of North American IFS Applications users. Registration information.

International Computer Association - A premier organization in Tokyo, covering the IT business in Japan and holding informative meetings, presentations and seminars. Events, news, FAQ, and contact details.
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iUsergroups - U.S.-based user group listings, with submission service and supplementary articles.
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Lake Gaston Computer Club - Located in Littleton, North Carolina. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm. Discussions range from novice to expert information relating to personal computers and applications.

500 Launceston Computer Group Incorporated - Includes news, bylaws, meeting schedule, and contact information.

LMUG - Lancaster Microcomputer group.

M-Pro user group - User group for the Masterfile professional programmable database from Campbell Systems
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MAXIMO Utility Working Group - This group is an industry group representing over 100 utility companies, counties and cities throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean that exchange information related to the MAXIMO asset management system.
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Melbourne .NET User group - Melbourne, Australia group which meets monthly to discuss the Microsoft .NET architecture.

Melbourne PC User Group - Australia's largest user group and the second largest in the world. Users help each other. Lots of special interest groups, meetings, Internet service, 64-page colour magazine.

Mid Cities PC Users Group - A group of PC users from the Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Arlington and Fort Worth, Texas, USA area, who believe in sharing knowledge and technical know how among members.
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Mid-Hudson Computer User Group - For users of computers (any platform) who range in experience from novice to professional. We meet the second Thursday of each month in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Minnesota Lotus Notes User Group - Meets monthly in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota for discussion of Lotus Notes, IBM and Domino technology. Free membership.
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Morriston Computer Users Group - Computer users group in Morriston, Swansea, South Wales, UK, for the benefit of the locality. Club rules, details and history.

myITforum - Provides user group management for Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) user groups. Home to several U.S. regional groups (New England, Denver, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City) as well as the Canadian National SMS group.

Nerdfest Online - We are a computer user group in the Omaha Nebraska area composed mostly of nerds interested in Linux, hardware, and all things related to computers.

NYC .NET Developers Group - Community for .NET Developers in the New York City metropolitan area. Event details, links and downloads.

NYPC - New York Personal Computer User Group - NYPC is a non-profit educational organization that helps people learn more about computing. Monthly general meetings, Special Internet Groups and low cost hands-on classes. Beginners to developers.
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Orange Coast IBM PC User Group - OCIPUG user group is a non-profit all-volunteer organization, was formed in 1985.Provides information on meetings program guide available in Adobe Acrobat format.
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Orange County Macromedia Users Group - Features monthly meetings containing tutorials and discussions on the use of Flash, Director, Dreamweaver, and other Macromedia technology
Meta Description: [ Orange County Macromedia user group meetings are free and open to users of all skill levels. Join us the first Wednesday of the month. ]

PC Users Group of South Jersey - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping others. Holds regular meetings with industry leader guest speakers.
Meta Description: [ A non-profit organization dedicated to helping others. Holds regular meetings with industry leader guest speakers. ]

Philadelphia Area Computer Society - PACS was formed for the purpose of education and communication among computer users in the Greater Philadelphia area and to inform the general public concerning computer technology and its implications for the future. Membership is open to persons interested in any aspect of computer arts and sciences.

PixelPoint POS User Support Group - A General how to online discussion group not intended as a substitute for technical support.

Pulborough Computer Club - User group located in West Sussex, England. Membership ranges from the terrified to the experienced. Two meetings per month in the Village Hall.
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Quad Cities Computer Society - Non-profit computer user group serving the geographic location of Davenport and Bettendorf, IA and Moline, and Rock Island, IL, USA.
Meta Description: [ www.qcs.org The Quad-Cities Computer Society is the oldest and largest computer user group in the Iowa and Illinois quad-cites. We have resources and advice for all interests from local users to major guest speakers including Microsoft and Adobe. Stop by and see what we have to offer, We are 'use... ]

Rockport Computer Users Group - A non-profit organization for the promotion and education of home PC users, located in Rockport, Texas, USA. Event, membership information and monthly newsletter.

Sacramento Novell Users Group - Over 150 networking professionals, including network administrators, engineers, instructors and vendors who join together to share information, help and experiences

San Diego PC User Group - A volunteer-run organization that provides support to PC users with entertaining and educational meetings and programs. Meeting times, dates, and subjects.
Meta Description: [ www.sdpcug.org - The San Diego PC User Group is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. We support PC users with interesting and educational programs and workshops. ]

San Diego PC User Group (SDPCUG) - The San Diego PC User Group is a volunteer-run organization that provides support to PC users with entertaining and educational meetings and programs. See our web site for meeting times, dates, and subjects.

Silicon Valley NUI - SVNUI is a local chapter of NetWare Users International, a not-for-profit organization for computer networking end users, administrators, and industry professionals using Novell products, services, and technologies. SVNUI's members hail from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, as well as adjacent areas in Alameda, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties.

Soft Network Users Group - Established to exchange ideas relating to Soft Computer Consultants (SCC) laboratory software packages.

Southeastern Wisconsin Windows User Group - A group of computer enthusiasts founded in 1992 to provide members with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of Microsoft Windows and applications that run in the Windows environment.
Meta Description: [ First Page of the SouthEastern Wisconsin Windows User Group ]

Southern California Wireless Users Group - Wireless users group in California, USA, with a focus on data communications using wireless technology. Contact and meeting information, streaming video archive of meetings and presentations.

Southwest Florida PC Users Group - User group with goal of novice education . Meets monthly at various sites in southwestern Florida.

Southwestern Regional User Group Conference - Annual conference for computer user groups in California, Arizona, New Mexico Florida.

synTelate Software User Group - Group helping synTelate Users get the most out of their software. Meeting information, minutes and contact details.
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The User Group Network - Organizing and listing computer user groups from Mac, PC, Windows, Amiga, and Unix platforms.
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Tivoli User Group Australia and New Zealand - Web portal for communication with other Tivoli users. Web resources, news, mailing lists, calendar of events and tips and hints.

Twin Cities Macromedia Director User Group - Monthly meetings on topics related to Director and other Macromedia products. For users in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Meta Description: [ Minnesota Director User Group home since 1999. Focusing on Director, Lingo and other Macromedia products. ]

Upstate Carolina PC Users Group - Meetings, news, reviews, membership, focus groups and interactive features. Directed to computer users in the upstate of South Carolina.

Vancouver Bioinformatics User Group - Association of researchers, professionals and students in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada area, who have an interest in the field of bioinformatics. Meeting and contact information.

Village Computer Club - Based in the West Sussex, England. Profile, history and meeting calendar with tutorials and downloads.
Meta Description: [ Village Computer Club - A computer club based in the Walberton area covering the five villages and more. ]

webMethods User Community - Independent organization promoting shared knowledge and user experience with webMethods' products. Has several regional chapters in the United States.
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404 Wes' Corner - Maximo Utilities - Knowledge - Resources - A support site for users of the maintenance system Maximo by PSDI. Discussion forums, resources, and utilities.
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Word Perfect Baltimore Users Group - Meeting announcements and user resources for members and guests of the WordPerfect Baltimore Users Group, or WPBug.