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Google Earth, is a free virtual globe formerly known as Keyhole. It was developed by Keyhole, Inc., which was bought by Google in 2004. Keyhole was renamed Google Earth in 2005 and is currently available for use on personal computers running Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. A Linux version has been announced for the end of 2005. Google Earth overlays satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS information over a 3D model of the Earth. In the USA the software has recently been used by CNN for graphics on the large screens in The Situation Room [1].

Overview

Google Earth is a 3D graphics application enabling the viewing of aerial photography and satellite images to show views of the Earth from above in great detail. Google has taken the features of Google Maps and merged it with the capabilities of Keyhole, an application built by a company acquired by Google in 2004. Google Earth enables the user to not only view these images, but also to view many layers of data provided by Google and by the Internet community at large. Such things as parks, rivers, roads, borders of countries, locations of national monuments and many thousands of other places.

Google Earth allows users to search for addresses, enter coordinates, or simply use the mouse to browse to a location. Many large cities are available in high enough resolution to see individual buildings, houses, and even cars. The degree of resolution available is based somewhat on the points of interest, but most places are available at at least 1km of resolution.

Google Earth also has 3D terrain data courtesy of data collected by NASA's space shuttle and available in the public domain. This means one can view the Grand Canyon or Mount Everest in 3D. In addition, Google has provided a layer allowing one to see 3D buildings for some of the major cities in the US.

Many people using the applications are adding their own data and making them available through various sources such as the BBS or blogs mentioned in the link section below.

Google Earth is a beta product available in a free version, and in licensed versions for commercial use. It is currently only officially available on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. A Linux versions should be released by end of 2005 but this looks increasingly unlikely. However, a leaked version of working non-public beta of Google Earth for Mac OS X started to appear on the internet on December 08, 2005.

When started up, Google Earth's view is centered on Lawrence, Kansas.

See also KML (Keyhole Markup Language).

3D Buildings

A feature implemented by Google after its acquisition of Keyhole is a 3D dataset for (as of December 2005) 39 cities. This data is provided by Sanborn Citysets. This feature is limited to displaying grey overlaying "blocky" buildings.

The cities currently included are: New York (Lower Manhattan and West Brooklyn), Chicago (Uptown, Downtown, and residential areas north and south of those areas along the lake), Los Angeles (Downtown, areas along the Miracle Mile [Wilshire Blvd]), Honolulu (Downtown and along the beach), San Francisco (the northeastern quadrant), Philadelphia (Downtown and residential areas to the south and west), Houston (Downtown), Washington, Boston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Miami, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Detroit, Arlington, Baltimore, Saint Louis, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, San Diego, Long Beach, Sacramento, Beverly Hills, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Kansas City, Buffalo, Portland, Las Vegas, Jersey City, Newark, Saint Paul, Memphis, Santa Monica.

Specifications

Google Earth comes with atmosphere effects, seabed and a simplified planetarium

  • Baseline resolutions

    • U.S.: 15 m

    • Global: Generally 15 m (some areas such as certain oceanic islands are in extremely low resolution, e.g. [2])

  • Typical high resolutions

    • U.S.: 1 m, 0.6 m, 0.3 m, 0.15 m (extremely rare; e.g. Cambridge, Ma.)

    • Global:

  • Altitude resolution:

    • Surface:

    • Seabed: Not applicable (the seabed is "printed" on the spherical surface).

  • Age: Usually less than 3 years old.

Google Earth is unlikely to operate on older hardware configurations. The most recent downloads available document these minimum configurations:

  • Windows 2000, or XP

  • Pentium 3, 500 MHz

  • 128M RAM

  • 400MB disk space

  • Network speed: 128Kbits/sec

  • 3D-capable video card with 16Mbytes of VRAM

  • 1024x768, "16-bit High Color" screen

Google Earth (Mac OS X)

The most likely mode of failure is insufficient video RAM: the software is designed to declare failure if 16 MB of video RAM is not available. The next most likely mode of failure is Internet access speed. Except for the very patient, broadband internet (Cable, DSL, T1, etc.) is required. Again, resolution is not uniform, some towns such as St Petersburg are only partially available in high-resolution

. Compare the resolution of these older B&W data:

  • http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=10&Z=17&X=3284&Y=20743&W=1

versus what is currently available with Google Earth in color

  • Maps and aerial photos

    • Street map from MapQuest or Google Local

    • Topographic map from TopoZone

    • Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA

    • Satellite image from Google Local

In this case, the TerraServer-USA data can identify individual trees but its data is structured in cumbersome tiles. As with much GIS data, the utility of the data is application-dependent for the purpose of determining if resolution is sufficient. Also note that from a usability point of view, TerraServer loses its center point when one zooms in and out where Google Earth browsing is smooth; a clear benefit, but at the price of the somewhat demanding requirements imposed upon the video card.

Mac OS X Version

Screenshots of a beta version of Google Earth for Mac were leaked onto the internet on December 8th, 2005, a few hours later a download link was provided on [[3]]. The leaked program claims to be built at 10:39:53 on December 1st (timezone remains unknown), if this data is correct it took over a week to be released to the internet. How it was leaked remains uncertain but Google has not released any statement regarding this leak.

The file was a 11 megabyte zip file containing a .dmg disk image containing the application folder (Google Earth.app)

The program itself is somewhat crippled with reduced functionality however the browsing aspect is equal if not better than the windows version. The program appears to be somewhat unstable, several users have reported it crashing and having to forcefully quit the application. It requires the latest version of OS X (10.4) to run due to special graphics features in this operating system. The leaked build was version 3.1.0371.0 and it is possible that there are other leaked builds available.

Since this is an early beta version there are some notable differences in functionality when compared to the Windows version.

  • None of the help menus work, not even the license. The abscense of a license included with the software is a sure sign that this software was intended for Google's internal use only. Software such as this should by right be supplied with a license.

  • The full screen feature does not work at all, attempting to use this will blank out the map until the program is restarted.

  • The menu items are inconsistent and will sometimes be grayed out for no particular reason.

  • No printing support

  • The add path/polygon features prompt the user to subscribe to Google Earth Plus, however no such thing is available.


Errors

Google Earth contains a number of errors. Most conspicuously, altitudes are often inaccurate (mostly under-measured); e.g. on Mount Everest (8,844 m) the highest point locatable on Google Earth is only 8,591 m, a shortfall of 253 m. At some points, the sea is not given a default altitude of 0 m (particularly when zoomed out to small scale), with e.g. −50 m in the Pacific Ocean just west of San Diego, or +200 m near Dubrovnik, Croatia. Conversely, the Dead Sea (altitude 417.5 m below sea level) is given as a default 0 m altitude; the same applies to other depressions including Death Valley. Some of the photographs do not abut well, leading to displacements, e.g at the west end of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge on the Bosporus. Other photographs are taken from different angles, leading to buildings peculiarly tilted into each other (conspicuous in e.g. Manhattan just west of the Brooklyn Bridge). Some of the place name tags are also inaccurately positioned, e.g. the red name tags for Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead are both about 2 km north of their correct positions.

Controversy

US bias

The software has been criticized for being too US-focused. Notably, the default setting is to imperial units, despite metric units being the international standard used by 190 out of 191 nations and 95% of the World's population; this can be changed in the Google Earth personal preferences, but is not easy to locate, leading to accusations of cultural imperialism. The 3D buildings feature is also limited to major US cities only. The search engine is also criticized for its US focus; for example, entering in searches for "Birmingham" and for "St. Petersburg" bring up US cities, as opposed to the original larger cities of those names in the UK and Russia respectively. Similarly, places outside of the US cannot be found with the search function unless the country name is added and written out in full, while with US places, there are many easier paths to find data.

Naming disputes

Google Earth and Google Maps label most geographical names of bays along the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula with Japanese names. This provoked some angry comments among South Korean users. Some examples are:

  • near Busan: Nakutogu Po (JP), Kanrai ho (JP)

  • near Masan: Masan Ko (JP), Kisan-ko (JP), Unchen Wan (JP)

  • near Goseong: Kojo-wan (JP), Toto wan (JP), Nan Wan (JP), Toei kawan (JP)

The software was criticized by Taiwan because the island was called a province of Mainland China. However, Taiwan is no longer listed as a province of China on Google Earth nor Google Maps, angering the People's Republic of China [4].

National security and privacy issues

The software has been criticised by a number of groups, including national officials, as being an invasion of privacy and even posing a threat to national security. The typical arguement is that the software provides information about military or other critical installations that could be used by terrorists. The following is a selection of such concerns:

  • The Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam has expressed concern over the availibility of high-resolution pictures of sensitive locations in India [5].

  • The South Korean government has expressed concern that the software offers images of the presidential palace and various military installations that could possibly by used by their hostile neighbour North Korea [6].

  • Operators of the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in Sydney, Australia asked Google to censor high resolution pictures of the facility [7]. However, they later withdrew the request [8].

Google Earth Community

An online forum [9] dedicated to produce placemarks of interesting or educational perspectives. It may be found on the Google Earth webpage or under the Help section on the program itself. After downloading a placemark, it will automatically run Google Earth (if not opened), and fly to the area specified by the person who placed it. Once there, you can add it to your "My Places" by right clicking on the icon and selecting "Save to My Places". Additionally, anyone can post a placemark for anyone to download.

GEWar

A website has developed a conquest type online game called GEWar. This can be found at www.googleearthhacks.com/war. It's free and very in depth. The object is to take over as many cities as possible. The currency, Geos, are gained by making diamond mines, cotton plantations, drilling for oil, and finding jewels. You can use geos to build an army to take over or defend a city.

Google Earth Plus

Google Earth Plus is an individual-oriented paid upgrade to Google Earth and adds the following features:

  • GPS integration – read tracks and waypoints from a GPS device. 3rd party applications have been created which provide this functionality using the basic version of Google Earth by generating KML files based on user specified waypoints [10]. However, these tools only work with specific GPS devices whereas Google Earth Plus provides support for the Magellan and Garmin product lines, who together hold a large share of the GPS market.

  • Higher resolution printing.

  • Customer support via email.

  • Annotation – adds draw/sketch tools for richer annotations (can be shared as KML).

  • Data importer – read address points from CSV files.

Google Earth Pro

Google Earth Pro is a business-oriented paid upgrade to Google Earth that has even more features than the "Plus" version. The Pro version is capable of running additional add-on software [11].

See also

  • List of Google services and tools

  • EarthSat

  • Google Maps

  • NASA World Wind

  • TerraServer-USA

  • Virtual Earth

  • Google Moon

  • Earth3D – [12]

  • Frappr – [13]

External links

  • Official Google Earth Web Site - Download software from here

  • Google Earth Community - A place for sharing placemarks

  • Google Sightseeing Showcase site of interesting views

  • Google Earth Explorer - Large collection of Google Earth placemarks, see also The Earth Explorer

  • Google Earth Blog - Dedicated to Google Earth news, features, tips, and technology

  • Google Earth Hacks Many placemarks, image overlays and such

  • Google Earth Discussion - forum about Google Earth

  • Traceroute on Earth

  • Aliensview Database for GoogleEarth placemarks

  • Thai placemark on Earth

  • Google Earth Game An online game via armchair travel

  • Google Earth Imagery

  • Google Earth Reviewed

  • IP locator on Earth

  • Google Earth Tools Google Earth Developer Tools and References

  • Google Earth World Gazetteer Searchable world gazetteer, direct Google Earth links to each place.

  • Marrying maps to data for a new web service by John Markoff (Free NY Times registration required)

  • A file with coordinates from 27894 wikipedia articles.

  • Comparison with NASA World Wind

  • Google Moon Lunar Landing Sites - in honor of the first manned Moon landing

  • German Google Earth Communityda:Google Earth

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Nigeria: Union Leaders Accused of Blackmail   AllAfrica.com - May 07 6:52 AM
Kwara State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin has accused the leadership of the state Committee of Union of Tertiary Institutions (CUTI) in the state of blackmail.

body works
CHANGING FACES AND PLACES: Lakshmi Narayanan to head India's IT body   FT.com via Yahoo! News - May 09 3:35 AM
Indian IT industry body Nasscom has appointed Lakshmi Narayanan as chairman. Mr Narayanan is also vice-chairman of Cognizant and has worked in IT for 25 years in Europe, India and the US. He began his career at Tata Consultancy Services and has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Science.

bombardier
EBACE 2007: European Skytime Selects Bombardier Learjet Business Jets for New Fleet   SYS-CON Media - May 21 6:44 AM
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that European Skytime of Gloucestershire, UK has placed firm orders for two high-performance Learjet business jets, one Learjet 40 XR jet and one Learjet 45 XR jet.
borders
Kyrgyzstan Asks Russia For Help Guarding Borders   Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - May 21 4:52 AM
May 21, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The speaker of Kyrgyzstan's parliament, Marat Sultanov, said today he has asked Russian officials to provide aid to Kyrgyzstan to help guard his Central Asian republic's borders, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reported.
bowflex
Blockbuster, Netflix Duel for Customers; Short Sellers Profit   Bloomberg.com - May 21 8:41 AM
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Blockbuster Inc. and Netflix Inc. shares tumbled in the past month, rewarding so-called short sellers who bet that the companies' push for new movie-rental customers would drive up costs, slash prices and erode profits.
briggs and stratton
Briggs and Stratton: Things Can Only Get Better   SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance - May 03 11:20 PM
Jason Shade submits: An all too familiar story is playing out at Briggs and Stratton these days as another American industrial manufacturer must begin to cut American jobs and outsource operations to ensure its survival.
buell
Union trying to organize at Harley's Buell Motorcycle   BizJournals - May 20 10:08 PM
Hourly production and maintenance workers at Buell Motorcycle Co.'s factory in East Troy will vote June 8 whether to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
burlington coat factory
Task Management: Burlington Coat Factory Selects Reflexis Solutions For Store Execution Management   RetailSolutionsOnline - May 01 10:50 PM
Reflexis Systems, announced recently that Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation has selected RetailAction Manager and RetailAction StoreWalk to help boost in-store operational productivity and ensure the consistent execution of its retail strategy. The national retail chain will implement the Reflexis solutions in all of its more than 375 stores in 44 states. After a thorough analysis, ...
cabelas
Cabela's is fighting Kansas tax on online, catalog sales   USA Today - May 09 6:09 AM
Outdoor gear seller Cabela's (CAB) is fighting Kansas' attempt to collect $392,000 in sales tax, penalty and interest on Internet and catalog sales.
careerbuilder
Microsoft buys small stake in CareerBuilder.com   Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
CareerBuilder.com said on Wednesday that Microsoft Corp. acquired a 4 percent stake in the online jobs site and extended a partnership for CareerBuilder's job search placement on a Microsoft Web site.
careerbuilders
Salary.com finds mothers are grossly underpaid   The Buffalo News - May 07 4:09 AM
If you’re a mom, it’s time to ask for a raise on the homefront. According to a just-released study by Salary.com, working mothers put in enough additional hours on the homefront to earn an additional $85,939 per year. Meanwhile stay-at-home moms put in enough hours running house and home to pick up an average annual paycheck of $138,095.
chase bank
Investigators say bank sent student aid officers on cruise   CNN.com - May 09 7:39 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Congressional investigators probing student loan problems said Tuesday that JPMorgan Chase & Co. paid five college student aid officers to do work for the bank while they were on college payrolls.
cincinnati enquirer
Cincinnati fountain turned off for maintenance   FOX 45 Dayton - May 09 4:42 AM
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati's iconic Fountain Square fountain has gone dry again, but officials say it won't be for long.
coca cola
Coca-Cola's inventor ready to greet visitors   Atlanta Journal-Constitution - May 09 3:40 AM
More than a century after discovering the formula for one of the world's most popular drinks, John Pemberton now has a place to call his own. Officials with the World of Coca-Cola unveiled a statue of the developer of Coke on Tuesday during a ceremony that included descendants of the Georgia chemist. Atlanta-based Coke has named the downtown property that holds its new attraction and nearby ...
coldwell banker
Coldwell Banker holds open house, sweepstakes   The Sentinel - May 09 7:38 AM
Coldwell Banker HomeSales Services Group, Carlisle, will participate in the company’s open house month in partnership with Drexel Heritage.
comcast
Comcast CEO shows off super quick modem   USA Today - May 09 5:05 AM
Comcast Chief Executive Brian Roberts dazzled a cable industry audience Tuesday, showing off for the first time in public new technology that enabled a data download speed of 150 megabits per second, or roughly 25 times faster than today's standard cable modems.
costco
US: Costco and Martha Stewart test new line   Just Food - May 09 3:29 AM
Martha Stewart is set to launch a line of fresh, refrigerated and frozen prepared foods in partnership with Costco Wholesale Corporation.
cubicles
Toys of tomorrow will read your mind   The Record - May 09 2:05 AM
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A convincing twin of Darth Vader stalks the beige cubicles of a Silicon Valley office, complete with ominous black mask, cape and light saber.
currency converter
Unique feature in HSBC's euro converter account   Maltamedia.com Daily News - May 06 11:36 PM
An even more improved headline rate of credit interest, paid upfront, is the latest attractive feature of HSBC’s recently-launched Euro Converter Account. The account balance will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MaltaMedia.com for full news, links, and other content. ]]
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Better than Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall is England's top ancient monument   USA Today - Apr 11 4:04 PM
A ragged mist swallows the rolling hills and checkerboard farmland ahead of me. An icy wind whips at the hood of my jacket. I'm alone today, a solitary hiker following in the footsteps of history, and this is just what I came for: a bleak and breezy walk along the ruined skeleton of England's most impressive ancient monument, Hadrian's Wall.
currency exchange
iShares Announces Three New Currency ETFs   SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance - May 09 5:54 AM
Carl T. Delfeld submits: The iShares family of exchange-traded funds announced that it will be introducing three new Exchange Traded Notes for the currency market. The trio are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on or around May 9th.
currency exchange rate
THAI profit down 31% on exchange rate   The Nation - May 09 1:13 AM
Thai Airways International said Wednesday that despite heavier air traffic, net profit fell 31 percent from one year ago in the three months to March as a strong exchange rate diminished its earnings.
deed
Beware of deed offers, county officials say   Southwest City Journal - May 08 4:49 PM
Anyone needing a copy of the deed to their ranch should beware of out-of-state offers to obtain one, St. Louis County officials say.
disney
Disney earnings rise 27 percent   AP via Yahoo! News - 29 minutes ago
The Walt Disney Co. exceeded second-quarter profit expectations, but its performance for the rest of the year is largely up to a pirate captain named Jack Sparrow and a gourmet animated rat named Remy.
dollar
Dollar steady after Fed decision   FT.com via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
The dollar held steady against the euro on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left US interest rates on hold for the seventh consecutive meeting.
dollar bill
Governor Perdue Vetoes Bill   WTOC 11 Savannah - May 08 3:39 PM
Governor Sonny Perdue withdrew his veto of a 700 million dollar mid-year budget adjustment bill. Governor Perdue is blaming the unwillingness of Republican House Leaders to drop their desire to override
donald trump
TRUMP SOHO GETS FINAL OK   New York Post - May 09 2:43 AM
Despite neighborhood protests, city officials yesterday approved Donald Trump's controversial plan to erect a 45-story condo-hotel in SoHo. Excavation work began last year for the building at 246 Spring St. near Varick Street and is expected to be...
dr pepper
Dr Pepper Rocks Out With Big Idea From MEC   AdWeek.com via Yahoo! News - May 07 3:36 PM
NEW YORK A year in the making and carrying an estimated price tag of close to $20 million, Band in a Bubble, a new Dr Pepper reality show and special event created by WPP's Mediaedge:cia, shows just how far some media agencies and clients will go to cut through the clutter.
dupont
DuPont Tyler Middle and Amqui Elementary recognized   The Tennessean - May 09 10:35 AM
DuPont Tyler Middle School and Amqui Elementary have been recognized by the Education Consumers Foundation's for student achievement gains in math and reading-language arts.
electrolux
Path of least resistance leads to a nest   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 08 8:40 PM
The standoff outside Mary Vigdor's living room window is over, and the squirrels have won. A family of gray...
exchange rate
THAI profit down 31% on exchange rate   The Nation - May 09 1:13 AM
Thai Airways International said Wednesday that despite heavier air traffic, net profit fell 31 percent from one year ago in the three months to March as a strong exchange rate diminished its earnings.
exchange rates
Manufacturers urge US to press China harder on exchange rates   AFP via Yahoo! News - May 08 1:02 PM
American manufacturing executives Tuesday urged the US government to get tougher with China on exchange rates, claiming the modest rise in the yuan has done little to ease the massive US trade deficit.
farmers insurance
Lawmakers Call for Crop Insurance Changes   AG Weekly - May 08 2:30 PM
WASHINGTON — Private companies are taking advantage of a poorly designed crop insurance program for farmers to reap “excessive” profits while taxpayers absorb most of the costs and risks, investigators told a House committee Thursday.
fidelity
Fidelity Director Exercises Options   AP via Yahoo! Finance - May 09 12:14 PM
A director of Fidelity National Financial Inc., a provider of title and specialty insurance, exercised options for 68,800 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
fidelity investments
Fidelity faces fines over brochures   Boston Globe - May 09 2:22 AM
Fidelity Investments was fined $400,000 by regulators for creating misleading sales literature for investment plans that were marketed to military personnel.
fifth third bank
Fifth Third Bank Community Development Corporation Surpasses $1 Billion Mark in Investments   PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - May 08 5:00 AM
The Fifth Third Bank Community Development Corporation today announced that it has invested in projects totaling over $1 billion since its inception in 1989.
geico
Etcetera: Q&A with the Geico caveman   Daily Southtown - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Actor, writer and comedian John Lehr made his debut as the easily offended Neanderthal in 2004 in Geico’s first “it’s so easy a caveman can do it” ad.
gmac
GMAC Insurance Will Acquire Provident   AP via Yahoo! Finance - May 09 5:25 AM
GMAC Insurance, the insurance business of GMAC Financial Services, said Wednesday it will buy Provident Insurance, the United Kingdom-based automotive insurance division of Provident Financial PLC, for $340 million.
gnp
Turkey's Economy Survives Crisis--So Far   Forbes - May 09 3:18 AM
Worries related to the upcoming general election have not yet had significant effects on GNP growth.
grievance
YISD decides if it will hear Bel Air grievance   El Paso Times - May 09 6:44 AM
The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees today will decide if it will hear the grievance that several teachers from Bel Air High School filed against Principal Daniel Girard.
hsbc
Volkswagen Financial Services and HSBC team up to offer vehicle Finance in Argentina   opti news - Apr 27 2:56 AM
Braunschweig (ots) - Volkswagen Financial Services and HSBC Bank Argentina have formed a partnership to offer customers in Argentina a range of vehicle finance options under the Volkswagen Financial Services brands through Volkswagen and Audi dealerships across the country.
interview questions
More Questions with Bob Woodruff   Time Magazine - Apr 26 2:21 PM
TIME's interview with the television journalist continues on Time.com. Read these extra questions with Bob Woodruff.

ipo
Citic Bank IPO Soars In Shanghai   Daily FX via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 27 12:07 PM
Shares skyrocketed on the first day of trading for Citic Bank’s IPO, raising $5.4 billion for the company and marking the world’s biggest initial public offering this year.
kaiser permanente
Rural/Metro's San Diego Partnership Awarded New Ambulance Contract to Serve Kaiser Permanente HMO   PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 27 5:00 AM
Rural/Metro Corporation announced today that its partnership with the City of San Diego, San Diego Medical Services Enterprise LLC, has been awarded a new contract as one of several contracted preferred providers of medical transportation services to the Kaiser Permanente health maintenance organization in San Diego County.
kinkos
Haas at loss to explain his Texas success   KXAN 36 Austin - May 04 9:42 AM
AUSTIN A five-time winner of pro golf events in Texas will seek to defend his title in the Champions Tour FedEx Kinkos Classic in Austin.
letter of recommendation
Parents not told why babies died at Montreal hospital   CBC - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Quebec public health officials are defending their infection-control policies after a scathing investigation revealed a string of infant deaths from a bacterium in the plumbing pipes at a Montreal children's hospital.
letter of resignation
Archdiocese critical of second charity group   KMOV St. Louis - 4 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Archbishop Raymond Burke approved a letter that criticized a charity for supporting Planned Parenthood and stem cell research just weeks before he resigned from the board of a second charity for similar reasons, the Archdiocese of St. Louis confirmed Friday.
logo
New logo, map for Downtown Merchants Group   Tacoma Daily Index - Apr 27 10:47 AM
Tacoma's Downtown Merchants Group will celebrate the introduction of the new Downtown Tacoma map and a distinctive, new logo at the group's monthly meeting on Thurs., May 3rd from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Pantages Theater.
mileage calculator
A closer look at global warming   The Auburn Citizen - Apr 27 9:17 AM
The annual celebration of Earth Day gets people thinking about what they can do to take care of our planet. If you're looking for ways to help the environment, stop by Seymour Library or visit our Web site and take a look at the resources we have available.
minimum wage
Minimum wage increase long overdue   Park Rapids Enterprise - Apr 27 1:49 PM
Both federal and state lawmaking bodies are considering increases to minimum wage laws. Contrary to economic folklore, studies released during the last 20 years show modest increases in minimum wages have a negligible impact on available jobs and unemployment.
molson
Advanced Energy leads as record set   Rocky Mountain News - Apr 27 12:00 AM
An index of Colorado stocks rose to a record, led by Advanced Energy Industries Inc., Molson Coors Brewing Co. and Pharmion Corp.
motorola
Court Rules in Favor of Motorola in Suit   AP via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 27 12:44 PM
Motorola Inc. said Friday a federal court ruled in favor of the company in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System.
nifty
Lotus mutual plans Nifty-based index fund   Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 27 4:10 AM
MUMBAI, April 27 (Reuters) - Lotus India Asset Management Co. Pvt. Ltd. on Friday filed initial papers with the market regulator to launch a passively-managed equity fund that would track the 50-share Nifty index.
pay scale
Rules of recruitment changes in KMC   Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Apr 27 2:06 PM
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to recruit 22 junior assistants in the pay scale of Rs 3,300 to Rs 6,325 from amongst its departmental employees as far as the recruitment regulations of the posts are concerned. Subsequently, it came to notice that there is no age limit in the relevant recruitment regulations for such posts. Thus, the personnel department initiated a proposal ...
physicians desk reference
Molecular Profiling Institute and Specialty Laboratories Launch CardioEvaluatR(TM) Advanced Testing Program   RedNova - May 09 11:11 AM
PHOENIX and VALENCIA, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Molecular Profiling Institute and Specialty Laboratories announced today that they are now providing the CardioEvaluatR(TM) advanced cardiovascular testing program for patients nationwide.
priceless
Mars, Venus can provide priceless information into how climate can affect Earth   ANI via Yahoo! India News - Apr 27 1:30 AM
Paris, Apr 27 (ANI): A study of the climatic conditions of our two closest neighbours, Venus and Mars, could provide invaluable insights into the way climate catastrophes affect planets. "It seems that both Mars and Venus started out much more like Earth. To members of the public it must seem like climate models are crystal balls, but they are actually just complex equations" said ...
prime rate
French PM Villepin expects March unemployment rate to show decline   The Forex Market - Apr 26 12:19 AM
PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said he expects the March unemployment rate to show a decline. February's rate was 8.4 pct, down from 8.5 pct in January.
prudential
Prudential considers Indian move to save costs   Insurance Business Review - Apr 27 6:09 PM
UK general insurer Prudential is reportedly considering transferring its management jobs from its home country to India, in a move that could save the company millions of pounds, according to The Times.
quota
OBC quota case will go to same bench that stayed the law   Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Apr 27 2:01 PM
When the Centre goes to the Supreme Court on May 8 for an early hearing in the OBC quota case, it will face the same bench that stayed the law on May 29 and declined to vacate that stay: the two-judge bench of Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice L S Panta, sources told The Indian Express. On April 24, the Government had gone to Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan and Justice R V Raveendran ...
radio shack
Do It Best tunes out Radio Shack   Logan Herald-Observer - Apr 25 2:53 PM
Logan Do It Best owners Bill and Chris De Witt announced they are severing their ties with Radio Shack, the nation's second largest retailer of consumer electronics.
resignation letters
Today's Letters: Politicians, ever heard of efficiency?   St. Petersburg Times - Apr 27 12:34 AM
Instead of looking for efficiency (that means doing it better and faster at a lower cost), the Tarpon Springs politicians attempt to frighten the taxpayers with cuts in police and fire. Gosh, maybe the police and fire could be more efficient?
resume
Tyson Foods to resume beef exports to S.Korea   Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 27 2:54 PM
Tyson Foods Inc. , the world's largest chicken, beef and pork processor, said on Friday it would soon resume beef exports to South Korea, whose market has been closed to U.S. beef for over three years.
salaries
Whittier's brass draws top salaries; In survey, superintendent in top 10, teachers near bottom   Eagle-Tribune Online - Apr 27 12:06 PM
NEWBURYPORT - Under pressure from member communities, the Whittier Vocational and Technical School level-funded its budget for next year, but its administrators' salaries remain some of the highest in the state, even as its teachers earn less than most of their statewide colleagues.
salary calculator
PayScale.com Launches Real-Time Salary Syndication Center   PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Apr 25 1:56 PM
Company provides new technology and data tools for salary and compensation insight
sample resumes
Fine Fare at Fair Prices   Norwalk Citizen-News - Apr 26 11:12 AM
"I want to be casual, good, inexpensive, but not cheap," Robert Troilo, the executive chef of Nicholas Roberts Fine Foods, said at the new restaurant on a recent afternoon.
samsung
Samsung SPH-M610   CBS News - Apr 27 4:43 AM
Despite some minor performance and design issues, the Samsung SPH-M610 is a strong addition to Sprint's lineup and a great choice for a slim phone.
sbcglobal
Frozen moments, warm memories and cold truth   The Facts - 22 minutes ago
One of the rites of spring has come and gone in my senior English classes.
scrap metal
Scrap Metal Thieves Targeted   RedNova - Apr 27 3:12 PM
SPRINGFIELD - New requirements could make it more difficult for thieves to cash in by swapping stolen metal at scrap yards.
scrap metal prices
State Mulls Restrictions on Metal Recyclers   Hollister Free Lance - Apr 26 4:05 PM
Hollister - The state legislature is considering a bill that supporters say will help fight an epidemic of scrap metal thefts. Increasing metal prices have made such thefts a local and national problem, said Det. Jeff Goodwin of the San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
sears
Fate of Campbell's HQ, Sears building in limbo   Courier-Post - Apr 27 9:55 AM
CAMDEN - Dramatic announcements and surprise legal maneuvers marked an emotional city historic commission meeting Thursday night that left in doubt both the fate of Campbell's proposed $72 million world headquarters and the historic Sears building.
secretary desk
Bills stack up on Ritter's desk   Cortez Journal - May 10 8:21 AM
DENVER - Lawmakers might have gone home for the year, but lobbying continues at the state Capitol. Ritter will meet with the secretary of state later this week on the issue.
sony
Where Sony went wrong   CNN Money - Apr 27 8:14 AM
Pity poor Ken Kuturagi. The creative genius behind Sony's videogame consoles -- the PlayStations 1, 2 and 3 -- announced Thursday that he would step down as CEO of the company's games division, which means his career there will end on a sour note, the sound of defeat.
stapler
Stapler discusses Bright's impact   Sand Mountain Reporter - Apr 27 3:29 PM
DOUGLAS — First-year Douglas head coach Anthony Stapler relied on the leadership of four-year varsity player Adam Bright during the team’s magical 2006-07 season.
texaco
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-04-27 14:13 GMT: Texaco accused by Ecuador's president of pollution 'barbarity'   Interactive Investor - Apr 27 6:35 AM
BOGOTA (Thomson Financial) - Ecuador's President Rafael Correa has accused the US oil giant Texaco, a unit of Chevron Corp, of causing an ecological disaster in the Amazon. "Let the whole world see the barbarity of this multinational," Correa said while visiting the Sucmbios region, which is said to be ravaged by pollution
unemployment
Unemployment tax criticized as unfair   Wisconsin State Journal - 46 minutes ago
For two conferences organized last year, small-business owner Mike Klein paid a retiree $120 to hand out name tags to participants. Earlier this year, a state audit determined Klein should have reported the woman as an employee and paid unemployment insurance taxes for her.
walmart
Walmart Pulls Contaminated Catfish From Stores   CBS 4 Miami - Apr 27 11:54 AM
A catfish scare in Alabama has prompted Walmart stores to voluntarily pull some of its frozen catfish products.
walmart canada
SOYO's New Prive Brand LCD TVs to be Made Available At Wal-Mart Canada Retail Stores   PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 23 5:00 AM
ONTARIO, Calif., April 23, 2007 -- SOYO Group Inc. today announced its new Prive brand of LCD TVs, which will be targeted at value minded consumers, will be made available in all of Wal-Mart's 278 retail stores in Canada.
warranty deed
Courthouse News April 25, 2007   Ida County Courier-Reminder - Apr 25 10:13 PM
Walter Burow trust, warranty deed to Dan Lorenzen Farms, SE 1/4, Section 3, T-87-N, R-41-W; SW 1/4, Section 2, T-87-N, R-41-W and the N 1/2 NW 1/4, Section 11, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County.
washington mutual
Police identify Washington Mutual Bank robbery suspects   Sun-Sentinel - Apr 27 9:53 AM
UPDATE: The two bank robbery suspects were identified by police as Brandon Beasley, 23 and Joshua Beasley, 25, brothers from Lauderhill. They were wearing black masks and black clothing about 10 a.m. when they stormed Washington Mutual Bank on Lake Worth Road near U.S. 441 west of Lake Worth and demanded about 10 people to get on the ground in the vault and fled with money bags, the Sheriff's ...
washington mutual bank
Police identify Washington Mutual Bank robbery suspects   Sun-Sentinel - Apr 27 9:53 AM
UPDATE: The two bank robbery suspects were identified by police as Brandon Beasley, 23 and Joshua Beasley, 25, brothers from Lauderhill. They were wearing black masks and black clothing about 10 a.m. when they stormed Washington Mutual Bank on Lake Worth Road near U.S. 441 west of Lake Worth and demanded about 10 people to get on the ground in the vault and fled with money bags, the Sheriff's ...
widget
WeatherEye Yahoo! Widget FAQ   The Weather Network - Apr 26 11:14 AM
1. How do I install the WeatherEye Yahoo! Widget onto my desktop? To install the WeatherEye Widget for Yahoo! Widget Engine 4, first you must have the Yahoo! Widget Engine 4 installed on your desktop.
wrongful termination
Ex-judge sues city alleging wrongful discharge   Valley Morning Star - Apr 25 9:13 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A former Harlingen municipal judge has sued the city of Harlingen alleging wrongful discharge, claiming he was replaced by a younger, less experienced judge without prior notice.


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