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Cartoon – December 19, 2011

by Ricky Nobile Published: December 18,2011

Tags: in the net, Internet, local events, local schools, MBJ cartoon, no sales tax, ricky nobile, Sales Tax

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Groups look to boost broadband service availability

by Associated Press Published: November 10,2011

Tags: broadband, computers, connectivity, federal government, high-speed Internet, Internet, rural

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — As the federal government aims to bring broadband capability to as many Americans as possible, various groups in Mississippi are ramping up their efforts to bring the technology to those who don’t have it. The Federal Communications Commission recently announced it is revamping its Connect America Fund to give high-speed Internet capability [...] [...]

Verizon Wireless to launch 4G LTE network

by MBJ Staff Published: October 18,2011

Tags: communications, Internet, telecommunications

TUPELO — Verizon Wireless will complete its 4G LTE network in Tupelo Thursday. Consumers and businesses in Tupelo will be able to access the Verizon Wireless’ network with any of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE-enabled devices and the 4G LTE-enabled Motorola XOOM. On Thursday, Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network will be available in Tupelo; Birmingham, Ala.; Modesto [...] [...]

The World-Changer: Steve Jobs knew what we wanted

by Associated Press Published: October 5,2011

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CUPERTINO, Calif. — In dark suit and bowtie, he is a computing-era carnival barker — eyebrows bouncing, hands gesturing, smile seductive and coy and a bit annoying. It’s as if he’s on his first date with an entire generation of consumers. And, in a way, he is. It is Jan. 24, 1984, and a young [...] [...]

Apple says company co-founder Steve Jobs has died

by Associated Press Published: October 5,2011

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NAME: Steven Paul Jobs BORN: Feb. 24, 1955, in San Francisco DIED: Wednesday at 56. Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause. EDUCATION: Graduated from high school in 1972 and enrolled in Reed College in Portland, Oregon, but dropped out after six months. FAMILY: Wife, Laurene Powell; their three children, Reed Paul, Erin Sienna [...] [...]

New digital literacy program aimed at increasing broadband adoption

by Associated Press Published: September 28,2011

Tags: broadband, computers, digital literacy, education, higher education, Internet, technology, telecommunications

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State University Extension Service and Southern Rural Development Center will partner to begin a digital literacy program to increase broadband adoption across the state. Gov. Haley Barbour says the program will be based on the statewide broadband plan under development by the Mississippi Broadband Connect Coalition and to be released later [...] [...]

Cattlemen taking advantage of online sales program

by For the MBJ Published: April 26,2011

Tags: agriculture, cattle, Internet, livestock, sales

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Cattle producers and buyers are finding a win-win method of marketing cattle in the Cattlemen’s Exchange and Homeplace Producer Sales. Mississippi State University’s Extension Service is partnering with several organizations and sale barns to offer auctions in Winona and Hattiesburg for cattle that may never pass through either of those cities. Cattle [...] [...]

Battelle selects SmartSynch technology for Ohio project

by For the MBJ Published: April 26,2011

Tags: electricity, energy, Internet, smart meters, telecommunications

JACKSON — Battelle has selected the SmartSynch GridRouter communications module to serve as the Home Energy Manager (HEM) component to compliment its Active Demand Management System (ADM). Terms were not disclosed. Battelle’s ADM enables real-time pricing and pre-programmed home energy management. The groundbreaking system will debut as a 1,000 customer pilot as part of AEP [...] [...]

Camgian Microsystems launches new, enhanced website

by For the MBJ Published: April 13,2011

Tags: computers, Internet, manufacturing, semiconductors, website

STARKVILLE — Camgian Microsystems Corporation, provider of advanced electronic systems and semiconductor technologies, has officially launched its redesigned and enhanced website. The new site, at www.camgian.com, reflects Camgian’s expansion into the industrial and commercial markets while maintaining a continued focus on its government customers and programs. It provides users with a comprehensive overview of the [...] [...]

State awards five-year eGovernment contract to NIC

by For the MBJ Published: April 3,2011

Tags: computers, egovernment, Internet, state government

JACKSON — The State of Mississippi has selected NIC Inc., a provider of eGovernment services, for self-funded online government services. Terms were not disclosed. The state awarded NIC a five-year contract that will run through Dec. 2015. Through its Jackson-based subsidiary, Mississippi Interactive, LLC, NIC will provide electronic payment processing for the state of Mississippi, [...] [...]

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