Kodak sells digital imaging patents for $525M

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Eastman Kodak is selling its digital imaging patents for about $525 million, money the struggling photo pioneer says will help it emerge from bankruptcy protection in the first half of next year.Apple Inc., Google Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Corp., China's Huawei Technologies, Facebook Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. are among the 12 companies...

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News Summary: Kodak sells patents for $525 million

STEPPING STONE: Eastman Kodak is selling its digital imaging patents for about $525 million, money the struggling photo pioneer says will help it emerge from bankruptcy protection in the first half of 2013.GROUP OF 12: Apple Inc., Google Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Corp., China's Huawei Technologies and Facebook Inc. are among the 12 companies paying to license...

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Best Buy exec leaves for COO post at Symantec

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Best Buy's president of digital operations is leaving the struggling electronics chain to become chief operating officer at the computer security company Symantec.Best Buy has been implementing a turnaround plan as it faces tough competition from discounters and online retailers. The Minneapolis company last week extended until after the holiday season the window for co-founder...

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SC Gov Haley unveils $6.3 billion budget proposal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley's budget plan she presented Thursday would spend more on computer security, law enforcement and health care. She also asked that not-yet-projected revenue go toward tax relief that saves the average filer less than $30.Her $6.3 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 seeks $47 million for computer security following a massive breach at the...

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Samsung is replacing faulty Galaxy S IIIs that are suddenly dying for no reason

Samsung (005930) is reportedly quietly replacing faulty Galaxy S III devices according to many users on XDA Developers. The issue appears to be related to the NAND becoming corrupted and killing off the Galaxy S III’s mainboard, which causes the phone to essentially “brick” itself. Users have reported the issues have affected some devices after 150-200 days after purchase. Users on XDA Developers...

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Gunnar G. Sevelius’ ‘The Nine Pillars of History’ Traces 9 Common Links through 200,000 Years

ATHERTON, Calif. (PRWEB) January 04, 2013“After having reviewed world history,” says author Gunnar G. Sevelius, M.D., “I would consider the ultimate goal for society to be to pass from one generation to the next from a platform of dignity.” It is with this goal in mind that he presents readers with his new book “The Nine Pillars of History: An Anthropological Review of Political History, Five Religions,...

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International Student Exchange Helps Build Homes for Families in Washington

Babylon, NY (PRWEB) January 04, 2013Eight students from all different corners of globe met in Pasco, WA on October 13th to participate in a country wide, foreign exchange student initiative called Project H.E.L.P., an International Student Exchange offshoot which focuses on community service and outreach. Working with the famed Habitat for Humanity, students from countries such as Brazil, Ecuador,...

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Daniel T. Morof DDS PC of Cherry Hill Dental Center Receives Top Reviews as Local Garden City, MI Dentist

As a leading provider of general and cosmetic dentistry in the Garden City, MI area, Dr. Daniel Morof and his staff at Cherry Hill Dental Center have received top patient reviews on their website and third party industry review sites for excellence in patient comfort and care.Garden City MI (PRWEB) January 04, 2013As a leading provider of general and cosmetic dentistry in the Garden City, MI area,...

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James Schramko Opens 2013 With Life-Changing All-Year Inspirational Business Tips

James Schramko believes there’s a better alternative to doing New Year’s resolutions: coming up with all-year solutions. In his latest business news video, he shows how this perspective has led him to the lifestyle he wants, and how viewers can achieve their dream lifestyle, too, by utilizing his formula for success.Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) January 04, 2013James Schramko doesn’t believe in making...

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Instant Whey DUO® sets new industry standards for protein shakes

In the highly competitive sports nutrition market one thing that’s very rare to see is a protein powder that’s not only market leading in terms of protein content and quality control but also price. Reflex Nutrition insists they’ve achieved what many believe in the industry was not possible. Enter Instant Whey DUO®, their newest addition to their protein range, the best value and highest quality protein...

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Sony’s PlayStation 4 could lose to the next Xbox before it’s even released

I love all game consoles equally. My Xbox 360 is used equally as much as my PlayStation 3. The Wii -- oh, I’ll just leave it at that. The current generation of consoles is all but over -- their 10-year lifecycle be damned -- and new consoles are rumored to be coming next fall. If not next fall, then in 2014. Whatever is the case, Sony (SNE) can’t afford to lag in third place again. Sure, the Xbox...

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What If There is Nobody or Nothing to Blame for Lanza? Guns, Video Games, Autism or Authorities

What if there is nobody or nothing to blame for Adam Lanza's heinous acts? Other than Lanza, of course.What if school security and the school psychiatrist kept an eye on Lanza since his freshman year? The Wall Street Journal has a compelling narrative about the red flags addressed.What if he had a form of autism that has little or no link to violent behavior? Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome...

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What If Nothing or Nobody is to Blame for Lanza? Guns, Video Games, Autism or Authorities

What if there is nobody or nothing to blame for Adam Lanza's heinous acts? Other than Lanza, of course.What if school security and the school psychiatrist kept an eye on Lanza since his freshman year? The Wall Street Journal has a compelling narrative about the red flags addressed.What if he had a form of autism that has little or no link to violent behavior? Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome...

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What If Nothing or Nobody is to Blame for Adam Lanza? Guns, Video Games, Autism or Authorities

What if there is nobody or nothing to blame for Adam Lanza's heinous acts? Other than Lanza, of course.What if school security and the school psychiatrist kept an eye on Lanza since his freshman year? The Wall Street Journal has a compelling narrative about the red flags addressed.What if he had a form of autism that has little or no link to violent behavior? Lanza may have had Asperger's syndrome...

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Home invasion victim gets help over Xbox headset

NORTH APOLLO, Pa. (AP) — Police say a Pennsylvania man used his Xbox headphones to call for help after being bound with duct tape and menaced with a gun during a home invasion.Investigators say the 22-year-old suburban Pittsburgh man was playing video games in an upstairs bedroom when he heard his front door open. The man initially thought it was a family member but saw an armed man wearing a ski...

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Baseball-McGehee to join fellow former Yankee Jones in Japan - report

 Infielder Casey McGehee is on the verge of joining another former New York Yankee Andruw Jones at the Rakuten Eagles in Japan's professional baseball league, according to a local media report on Friday.Rakuten, who signed former All-Star outfielder Jones earlier this week, have agreed to a 130 million yen ($1.54 million) one-year contract with 30-year-old free-agent McGehee, Kyodo news agency...

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McGehee to join fellow former Yankee Jones in Japan: report

 Infielder Casey McGehee is on the verge of joining another former New York Yankee Andruw Jones at the Rakuten Eagles in Japan's professional baseball league, according to a local media report on Friday.Rakuten, who signed former All-Star outfielder Jones earlier this week, have agreed to a 130 million yen ($1.54 million) one-year contract with 30-year-old free-agent McGehee, Kyodo news agency...

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Greenberg gets minor league deal from Orioles

Adam Greenberg is getting a chance to resume his baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles.The 31-year-old returned to the major leagues for one at-bat in October, more than seven years after he was beaned in his debut. He agreed to a minor league contract with the Orioles and will have a chance to earn a job at their Triple-A farm team in Norfolk, Va."To get the opportunity with the Orioles means...

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AP Source: D-backs, Ross agree to 3-year contract

Outfielder Cody Ross has agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.Ross, who turns 32 Sunday, adds to the abundance of outfielders on the Arizona roster, leading to speculation a trade may be ahead. He .267 with 22 home runs and 81 RBIs last...

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OF Cody Ross and Diamondbacks agree to 3-year deal

 Cody Ross and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a three-year contract Saturday with a club option for 2016.Ross, who turns 32 on Sunday and lives in nearby Scottsdale, adds to the abundance of outfielders on the Arizona roster, leading to speculation a trade might be coming. Ross batted .267 with 22 home runs and 81 RBIs last season for the Boston Red Sox. He's a career .267 hitter in nine...

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