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Improved Navigation, Cleaner Design, New Personalization Options.
The New York Times has announced a major redesign of its Web site NYTimes.com (http://www.nytimes.com). Among the enhancements being introduced over the next few months are a newly designed home page and section front pages; new ways to personalize the site; enhanced search capability; an expanded set of easy-to-use navigation tools throughout the site; and more original video.
Now the NYTimes.com home page has a cleaner, easy-to-read design and simplified navigation tools.
NYTimes.com continues to reach a large, educated and affluent audience. It is the most popular newspaper site in the U.S.
For advertisers, the redesign provides new opportunities to reach an even more engaged audience. The new features encourage readers to spend more time exploring and sharing the richness of NYTimes.com.
The Times will promote its site redesign with a trade and consumer marketing campaign that includes direct mail and advertisements in select trade media publications.
NYTimes.com is now appearing with several new sections: "My Times," "Video," "Today's Paper," "Most Popular" and "Times Topics."
"The redesign of NYTimes.com significantly advances our place on the Web," said Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., publisher of The New York Times. "We're taking advantage of new technology to make the site more useful and easier to navigate. Times readers will now have an enhanced site with even greater access to high-quality journalism provided in a way that they can customize to their needs."
"My Times" provides readers with the ability to create personalized pages with RSS feeds from The New York Times and from sites across the Web. Readers can choose their own feeds or explore a broad variety of suggested sources from Times reporters and editors who are experts in various fields. Readers can visit www.nytimes.com/mytimes to enroll as charter members of "My Times" by submitting their e-mail addresses. These readers will be the first users invited to create their own personalized pages as "My Times" becomes available to the public.
* New and Enhanced Video: The new "Video" section will feature more original Times video reporting and enable users to search and view all video content available on NYTimes.com. Recent reviews and commentary included "Movie Minutes," by Stephen Holden, "Who Owns Art?" by Michael Kimmelman and a new daily political wrap-up video from Washington. Video will also be integrated on the homepage and throughout the site with a new embedded video player.
* Today's Paper: This section organizes and groups headlines by the section of the current day's printed newspaper.
* Most Popular Indexes: The "Most Popular" section highlights the articles that are most e-mailed by users and most linked to by bloggers, and lists the most frequently searched keywords and the most popular movies among NYTimes.com readers.
* Thousands of New Topic Pages: Each "Times Topics" page collects recent news, archives, multimedia and reference material on "people," "places," "organizations" and "subjects." Times journalists will regularly update "Times Topics" with news and information from The Times and other sources across the Web. Users may access individual topic pages through links from related articles or from search results.
* Enhanced Site-Wide Navigation: A new navigation tool bar is located at the top of section fronts and article pages allowing readers to search and find content easily and quickly across the site.
NYTimes.com continues to reach a large, educated and affluent audience. It is the most popular newspaper site in the U.S.
Advertiser benefits include:
* Larger and more dynamic ad positions on the homepage and throughout the site
* Streaming pre-roll video ads within a new video player on the homepage, section fronts and select article pages
* Special advertising opportunities around new sections such as "My Times," "Video" and "Most Popular"
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 7:47 AM | View the original post
New Blog Network Dedicated to Individual Stocks of the Most Watched and Widely Held Companies.
AOL and Weblogs, Inc. have launched a new network, bloggingstocks.com, which will host a series of individual blogs dedicated to providing daily commentary, insightful and thought-provoking analysis and news coverage of some of the most-widely held and followed public companies.
The first series of blogs will cover:
• Time Warner (http://twx.bloggingstocks.com)
• Google (http://goog.bloggingstocks.com)
• Yahoo (http://yhoo.bloggingstocks.com)
• Apple (http://aapl.bloggingstocks.com)
• eBay (http://ebay.bloggingstocks.com)
• Microsoft (http://msft.bloggingstocks.com)
• Wal-Mart (http://wmt.bloggingstocks.com)
• General Electric (http://ge.bloggingstocks.com/)
Additional companies will be added throughout the year.
AOL LLC and its subsidiaries operate a network of Web brands and the largest Internet access subscription service in the United States. Web brands include the AOL.com website, AIM, MapQuest and Netscape. The company also has operations in Europe and Canada. AOL is based in Dulles, Virginia, and is a majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.
Each featured company will have its own dedicated blog and a team of professional bloggers, including financial professionals, analysts, current and former journalists and dedicated investing enthusiasts. The bloggers will be monitoring company and industry news and sharing their views, insights and analysis. Each blog will also offer its readers an opportunity to provide their own reactions and viewpoints in an interactive community environment.
The network will be editorially independent and will be integrated into AOL Money & Finance ( http://money.aol.com).
"This is the perfect marriage of AOL's massive reach and Weblogs, Inc.'s expertise in citizen journalism," stated Jason Calacanis, CEO, Weblogs, Inc. "This collaboration gives independent voices access to the mass audience, while providing marketers a vehicle to reach influencers."
The bloggers will not be making investment buy or sell recommendations or provide any personalized investment advice, but rather providing original and entertaining commentary and analysis so individual investors can become better informed about the stocks they hold or are most interested in.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 6:41 AM | View the original post
Paris, France: The International Herald Tribune (IHT) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Cross World Trading Co., which already distributes the Paris-based daily in the country, to also print the newspaper through its subsidiary IHT Bangladesh Ltd. (IHTBL). Under the terms of the agreement, IHTBL will start printing the newspaper, making it available for early morning distribution to news outlets and subscribers in Dhaka and other major cities throughout the country.
The Dhaka site will constitute the International Herald Tribune's thirty-third contract print plant worldwide. This latest expansion of the newspaper's printing network follows an increasing Asia circulation in 2005.
Since The New York Times Company became the 100% owner of the International Herald Tribune in January 2003, the newspaper has carried out the most significant series of investments in its 118-year history. This has resulted in more print sites, expanded circulation, increased pagination, enhanced editorial color, a raft of new sections and features and, most notably, the addition of a number of high-profile columnists and correspondents around the world.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 1:36 PM | View the original post
At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Siemens has introduced a night vision system that works with infrared technology. With this innovation, Siemens has also become the first automotive industry supplier to create a prototype of an electronic pedestrian marking system. One quarter of all serious traffic accidents take place in the evening or at night. And about one third of all traffic fatalities are the result of accidents during these hours.
That’s why Siemens VDO Automotive has developed an infrared system that’s up to series production standards. Night Vision makes a vehicle’s darkened surroundings visible out to a distance of 150 meters. Night Vision generates an electronically processed video image that can be displayed in real time either in the head-up display or on a TFT monitor in the instrument panel.
Depending on the automotive industry’s design requirements, Night Vision works with two different systems. With the near-infrared system, two barely noticeable infrared emitters are integrated into the headlights. The infrared light they produce is captured by a small camera positioned close to the rear-view mirror. The second system, a solution in the long-wave spectral range, a high-resolution infrared camera is installed behind the radiator grille. Using a wavelength of six to 12 micrometers, it detects the infrared heat radiation from the vehicle’s surroundings, which is displayed as a negative image: Objects that are cold — because they are inanimate — appear darkened, and living things are displayed as bright objects.
The pedestrian marking in the video image has been realized by Siemens VDO as a prototype with image processing electronics. This analyzes all the image data according to temperature differences and typical shapes and marks pedestrians on the monitor with a warning. It will be some time before these special features will be ready for market launch.
The advanced development phase for an exclusively video-supported Night Vision system has been completed, however. Production as part of a network of driver assistance systems could be launched in 2008. In addition to the electronic recognition and evaluation of a vehicle’s surroundings, Siemens VDO sees comfortable interaction between driver and system as the most important development priority.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 4:36 PM | View the original post
Travel Event Draws Consumers, Exhibitors and Trade Experts from Around the World.
NEW YORK - March 2006 - The New York Times Travel Show, presented by American Express, has announced that a record 26,500 visitors including 7,000 trade professionals attended its recent third annual show in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. At this major consumer exhibition and trade event consumers were able to research, plan and book vacations to all parts of the world.
Visitors to the show could attend numerous workshops and seminars with experts including legendary travel writer Arthur Frommer, Peter Greenberg from NBC's Today Show and Business Talk Radio's Stephanie Abrams. Attendees were also treated to non-stop entertainment that included cultural performances by dancers and musicians from Aruba, Brazil, Greece and many other lands; ambassador animals from Busch Gardens; and family events with Sesame Street characters courtesy of Beaches Resorts.
"The New York Times Travel Show grows bigger and better each year and this year was no exception," said Jyll F. Holzman, senior vice president of advertising for The New York Times. "We thank our sponsors who helped us welcome nearly 500 exhibitors and thousands of consumers, making the 2006 show the largest trade event for travel in the United States."
"American Express is very pleased to have rejoined The New York Times for this year's annual Travel Show," said Lynne Biggar, senior vice president and general manager of the American Express Consumer Travel Network. "The show was a great success for us and we embrace opportunities like these to merchandise our travel-related benefits for Cardmembers and to meet with new and existing customers looking for what's exciting in travel this year."
The New York Times Travel Show supporting sponsors included Amtrak, Carnival Cruise Lines and the Greek National Tourism Organization. Contributing sponsors included Aruba Tourism, Sandals and Beaches Resorts and Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation.
Among the hundreds of exhibitors at the 2006 New York Times Travel Show were Africa Travel Association, Alaska Land & Cruise Packages, American Express Vacations, Aruba Tourism, Atlantic Canada Cruise Association, Atlantis Adventures, Carnival Cruise Lines, China National Tourist Office, Club Med, Croatian National Tourist Office, Dublin Tourism, FLO USA - Visit Turkey, Grand Expeditions, the Greek National Tourism Organization, India Tourism, Japan National Tourist Office, Liberty Travel, Mexico Tourism Board, NYC & Company, Polynesian Cultural Center, Princess Cruises, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts and Wilderness Travel.
"The New York Times Travel Show provided Carnival a unique opportunity to meet potential cruise passengers and promote our various product enhancements, as well as our expanded schedule from Europe and four-to-eight day departures from New York, one of our fastest growing homeports," said Jerilyn Giacone, Carnival's business development director for Long Island.
"We are thrilled to once again be a proud sponsor of the New York Times Travel Show," said Frank Corzo, national director of sales for Sandals and Beaches Resorts. "The show is a great venue to highlight to everyone who is passionate about travel all the innovations taking place at Sandals and Beaches Resorts. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, we are proud to bring the Caribbean Adventure and our character breakfast to New York City and give a glimpse into what takes place at all four Beaches Resorts year-round."
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 1:47 AM | View the original post
Trends in the international commercial real estate market are the focus of a new section in the newspaper and at iht.com.
PARIS -- March 2006--The International Herald Tribune (IHT) has announced the launch of Commercial Properties, a new section appearing in the newspaper every other Wednesday and at iht.com/properties.
Commercial Properties will cover all commercial real estate segments, including office, retail, hotel/tourism, industrial/warehouse and niche.
The geographical focus of the section will be truly international, ranging from mature and emerging markets in Europe and Asia to the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.
The International Herald Tribune is the premier international newspaper for opinion leaders and decision-makers around the globe. It combines the extensive resources of its own correspondents with those of The New York Times and is printed at 32 sites throughout the world, for sale in more than 180 countries. Based in Paris since 1887, the IHT is part of The New York Times Company.
While The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2005 revenues of $3.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, nine network-affiliated television stations, two New York City radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com.
Commercial Properties will cover all commercial real estate segments, including office, retail, hotel/tourism, industrial/warehouse and niche. In addition, hot topics like mixed-use, luxury and multi-family developments will be covered, along with in-depth sector overviews, analysis of major developments in the market and profiles of notable real estate companies.
The geographical focus of the section will be truly international, ranging from mature and emerging markets in Europe and Asia to the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. In addition, the section will cover commercial real estate as an investment asset and business indicator to help investors follow this fast-changing market.
Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, senior vice president and commercial director of the IHT, said, "The launch of Commercial Properties is excellent news for our international readers and advertisers alike. The commercial real estate market is growing at an unprecedented pace and we are anticipating that this new feature will prove a very popular addition to The New York Times's and the IHT's global real estate offerings."
Since The New York Times Company became the 100% owner of the International Herald Tribune in January 2003, the newspaper has carried out the most significant series of investments in its 119-year history, increasing pagination, color capacity and adding a number of new print sites. In 2005, the IHT also created an Asian newsroom in Hong Kong and appointed a team of high-profile correspondents throughout the region.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 7:10 AM | View the original post
Global title sponsorship to yield technology and television innovations designed to make game more fan friendly and interactive on television and at tournament sites.
LONDON, United Kingdom - March 21, 2006 – Sony Ericsson and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced today the unveiling of a series of groundbreaking technological and television innovations that will greatly enhance the sport for television and live viewers of women’s professional tennis across the globe.
View Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Cutouts in Circle
The package includes (1) pre-match player interviews so fans can hear what players are thinking as they are about to step on the court; (2) coaches interviews during matches; (3) placing of wireless microphones on players during practice; (4) enhanced microphones on court and in the umpire’s chair to bring the true sound of play to viewers at home; and (5) coordination with broadcasters to reduce on-air pre-match warm ups so that TV viewers are taken right to match action.
This announcement represents the fulfillment of one of the central promises of Sony Ericsson’s landmark 6-year, $88 million global title sponsorship of the WTA Tour signed in January 2005 – to make the sport more fan friendly, interactive and innovative through the intersection of sport with technology. The new initiatives follow several technological and music innovations unveiled in 2005 by Sony Ericsson, including the introduction of live scoring and enhanced content to fans’ mobile phones, the launch of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour “Girls on Tour” website which includes player diaries, ring-tones, games and other unique content, and bringing of live Sony BMG music acts to select Tour events.
“Sony Ericsson’s sponsorship of women’s tennis is all about using innovation to take the game to the next level of entertainment,” said Dee Dutta, Sony Ericsson’s CVP and head of global marketing. “Sport is entertainment, and the package of changes announced today is another important step in the direction of making the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour a more fan friendly, interactive and exciting spectator sport. Watch this space as there is more exciting change to come”
“Our fans and broadcasters are telling us that they want to get closer to our players, and to feel the incredible athleticism and energy that is women’s professional tennis,” said Larry Scott, CEO of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. “Through our partnership with Sony Ericsson we are making that desire a reality. Fans watching at home on TV and at our tournaments will now be able to experience the excitement, sounds and speed of women’s tennis like never before.”
“These are great initiatives. We really believe that these innovations will enhance our viewers’ experience and interest, as well as make them feel closer to their favorite players,” said Geraldine Filiol, Deputy Managing Director at Eurosport.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 8:39 AM | View the original post
Five of the world's best photographers to lead the most ambitious mobile photography competition ever undertaken.
Photo taken with Nokia N70 by Juergen Teller
Internationally renowned photographer, Juergen Teller; leading American photographer, Philip-Lorca DiCorcia; award winning London-based photographer, Nick Waplington; Raghu Rai, one of India's most respected documentary photographers and Jiancheng Dong, a prominent landscape and documentary photographer from China are heading up the Nokia Nseries 'See New' Competition.
Photo taken with Nokia Mobile. Photographer: Raghu Rai
The competition lays down the challenge to aspiring photographers around the world to 'shoot new' - capturing something from a different angle or something never previously photographed - using a megapixel camera phone.
View Nokia Mobile Photo: Photographer: Raghu Rai
View Nokia Mobile Photo: Photographer: Juergen Teller
View Nokia Mobile Photo: Photographer: Jiancheng Dong
View Nokia Mobile Photo: Photographer: Philip-Lorca DiCorcia
View Nokia Mobile Photo: Photographer: Nick Waplington
To inspire people to enter, the stellar line-up of professional photographers have themselves been shooting new using the Nokia N90 advanced imaging device. More than 60 brand new images from these photographers can be viewed at www.seenew.com, Nokia Nseries' online community for mobile photography enthusiasts.
And the five photographers aren't just inspiring entrants with their images, they'll also be judging entries and offering a money can't buy prize: the chance to spend a day with them assisting on photoshoot.
"After pioneering the concept of mobile photography, we're now pioneering an exciting new photography challenge," said Pekka Rantala, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Marketing, Nokia. "The See New Competition is designed to encourage people to explore the possibilities of camera phone photography and uncover new photography talent from around the world. It's a unique competition both in terms of the caliber of professional photographers involved and by its global scale."
Commenting, Nick Waplington said: "Photography as a medium has developed to the point where it's around us, in all manners, at all times. Camera phones have played a big part in this, pushing the boundaries of when and how so there are many more opportunities to shoot new."
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a megapixel camera phone. Deadline for entries is 16 December 2005. Full terms and conditions can be found at www.seenew.com.
The Nokia N90 is the flagship camera product in the Nokia Nseries range of high performance multimedia devices. Packed with advanced camera features to capture great quality photos, the Nokia N90 is the first mobile device in the world to feature superior Carl Zeiss optics plus there's a two megapixel camera with autofocus and 20x digital zoom, integrated flash, macro mode for sharp close-ups and high quality video capture with on-device editing capabilities.
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever and wherever they want.
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 5:38 AM | View the original post
Magazine's Articles Since 1923 Now Online
TIME magazine's archive is now available on TIME.com, bringing to life over 81 years of history as reported by the world's largest newsmagazine. The archive (www.timearchive.com) provides one of the most comprehensive news resources on the web with over 266,000 articles dating back to TIME's inaugural issue in March 1923.
To help archive users navigate the vast resource, TIME editors have organized thousands of articles into collections of research on popular topics such as TIME's Person of the Year, the British Royals, Love and Sex, World War II, Space Travel and Illegal Drugs.
TIME's extensive coverage of health issues is organized into easy-to-use collections of articles on diet and nutrition, heart disease, infectious diseases, cancer, cloning, psychological diseases and learning disabilities. TIME will add new collections on additional topics based on feedback from archive users.
The archive is available for free to TIME subscribers.
"This is an invaluable resource that spans our collective history since 1923, and it's a history that is often surprisingly relevant to the issues we face every day," said Joshua Macht, TIME.com's Editor and General Manager.
The TIME archive is built on HP server and storage technology.
“Transforming more than 80 years of paper content into an instantly accessible online tool is unprecedented," said Gary Elliott, vice president of global brand marketing at HP. "By turning analog content into digital information, this project unlocks the vast resources of TIME magazine, giving anyone with a PC and a bit of curiosity immediate access to how the great events and trends of our time were first reported."
Other features of the archive include:
TIME covers archive: Archive visitors can search all of TIME’s covers since 1923 by date, keyword and topic. Covers can be framed and purchased as gifts, home or office decoration.
Find Your Birthday Cover: The Find Your Birthday Cover feature allows users to find the TIME cover that was on newsstands the day they were born.
First Mentions: The ‘First Mentions’ section will cite the first mentions of such well-known people as Bruce Springsteen, Osama bin Laden, Elvis and Princess Diana.
Ask the Archivist: The archive has an interactive feature called “Ask the Archivist” which allows users to interact with the archive editors.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 10:01 AM | View the original post
Mississippi welcomes its first Staybridge Suites
InterContinental Hotels Group announced today that Staybridge Suites had opened the doors of its 79th property, a 92-room all-suite hotel in Jackson-Ridgeland, Miss. (USA) With the addition of the Staybridge Suites Jackson, the InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio in Mississippi has grown to three brands represented in the full service, limited service, and upscale extended-stay segments with 28 hotels and more than 2,600 rooms.
"We are delighted to announce the opening of Mississippi’s first Staybridge Suites hotel," said Robert Radomski, vice president, brand management, Staybridge Suites. “With the addition of the Jackson development to the existing portfolio of Staybridge Suites hotels and the 60 in progress, the brand continues to move forward on a path of accelerated growth," added Radomski.
Guests at the new $8 million Staybridge Suites hotel can choose from three suite options (deluxe studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom/two-bath). All suites feature fully equipped kitchens, functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating, two-line speakerphone with voicemail, and direct-dial access. High-speed internet access is also available at no charge.
The new hotel offers several unique amenities. Also, guests will enjoy gathering in the hotel’s Great Room for the evening "Sundowner” receptions three days a week for refreshments, light appetizers, and conversation.
The Staybridge Suites Jackson is conveniently located just off I-55. Several vital businesses are close by, such as Nissan, University Medical Center, McAlisters, Bell South, St. Dominic Hospital, and Baptist Hospital. The new hotel is just minutes from key area attractions, including the State Capitol, Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds, Jackson Zoo, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and North Park Mall.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 6:42 AM | View the original post
Luxurious New Collection to Feature Crabtree & Evelyn's La Source Bath Amenities
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced that it will begin infusing a touch of the spa experience into every one of its guestrooms by introducing the new Hilton Serenity Bath(TM) Collection, which features Crabtree & Evelyn's La Source(R) bath amenities and elegant, custom-designed hammered stainless steel accessories.
"When we began looking at options for this new bath collection, we asked ourselves, 'Why shouldn't our guests have a delightful sensory experience every time they use the bath products in our guestrooms?'" said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton brand management. "The answer, of course, is that by making these high-end, spa-quality bath amenities standard across all of our hotels, we can help our guests achieve rejuvenation and serenity each and every time they stay at a Hilton hotel."
The new bath products from Crabtree & Evelyn's La Source collection include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, mouthwash, shower cap, sewing kit, vanity kit, aqua brush with pumice, shoe mitt and shoe horn. The Crabtree & Evelyn La Source line was created to provide an in-home spa experience, and select products have beneficial aloe vera and marine extracts. The new products relax with a soothing medley of green and herbal notes and revitalize with accords of peppermint.
The custom-designed brushed and hammered stainless steel accessories will include an amenity tray, soap dish, tissue box cover, trash can, ice bucket, ice bucket tray, memo pad and pen holder.
The three-step launch of the new collection starts with the immediate phase-in of the Crabtree & Evelyn La Source products packaged in temporary bottle design, followed by the stainless steel accessories later this summer, and then full roll-out of the collection, complete with new elegant custom-designed flip-top bottles in the fall.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 4:17 AM | View the original post
Picture taken by Nokia N90
Part of the Nokia Nseries high performance multimedia range, the Nokia N90 brings Carl Zeiss optics into the mobile arena
Amsterdam, Cancun, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur - Nokia today proudly presented the Nokia N90 multimedia, an advanced and inspirational multimedia device. Starring Carl Zeiss optics and a full set of advanced digital camera features, the Nokia N90 is targeted at high-technology enthusiasts who value the ultimate in connected mobile photography. The Nokia N90 boasts a 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and 20x digital zoom, integrated flash, macro mode for sharp close-ups, and high quality video capture with on-phone editing capabilities.
"We foresee that already this year, the camera phone market will grow to be over four times the size of the digital camera market," said Juha Putkiranta, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Imaging, Nokia. "And not only is the market growing at an enormous pace but, as fantastically highlighted by the Nokia N90, camera phone functionality is also developing rapidly to meet the needs of the more demanding picture taker. With its pioneering multi-hinge twist-and-shoot design, we have brought ease-of-use and high quality photography into mobile telephony."
Facilitated by its two screens, the Nokia N90 features two ergonomic modes for instant photo and video capture. Simply twist the unique rotating camera barrel, and automatically the 2 megapixel camera is ready to shoot high quality photos, in a snap. A dedicated capture key and the cover display (128 x 128 pixels) of up to 65,536 colors as a viewfinder make the snapshot experience ever more effortless. Unfold and twist the main display (352 x 416 pixels), and the Nokia N90 is ready to shoot high quality video in MP4 format using the high-resolution (352 x 416 pixels) 262,144 color landscape display as a viewfinder. Dedicated record and zoom keys, including up to 8x digital zoom for video capture, provide for very convenient one-hand operation.
Capture
The Nokia N90 is packed with advanced camera features that ensure high quality photos and videos every time. With autofocus, pressing the shutter key halfway automatically focuses in on the target, after which pressing the key all the way captures the image with amazing clarity. Furthermore, the macro mode feature provides for striking accuracy when taking close-ups.
Print
Printing great quality images is now possible directly from the Gallery with just a few pushes of a button. With the Nokia XpressPrint printing solution, users can select from a range of mobile printing options, including PictBridge, where the handset is connected directly to a compatible photo printer with a USB cable; wireless printing over Bluetooth wireless technology; or by extracting the Reduced Size Dual Voltage MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) from the side of the phone and inserting it into a compatible printer.
Store
Photos and video clips taken with the Nokia N90 can conveniently be stored on the phone's internal 31 MB memory or the 64 MB in-box RS-MMC. Users can also easily store captured content at full resolution using the Nokia PC Suite Image Store, which, when connected, automatically saves images and video clips to the PC.
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Personalization is one of today’s important trends. Companies that want to jump on the bandwagon are taking steps to strengthen their customers’ loyalty. That also means advantages for the consumer. Medications, for example, could be customized to meet an individual’s needs. The electronic health card and the digital patient file will store medical records in the future. Pictures of the Future is reporting on molecular imaging and labs on a chip - technologies that detect illnesses at an early stage - and on a pioneer of personalized medicine: Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Edited & Posted by the Editor | 7:21 PM | View the original post
In the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) and Russian Railways (RZD) today in Hanover signed a contract for the development of high-speed trains for Russia. This contract governs such aspects as development and configuration of the high-speed trains, the localization concept and the structure of the delivery contract. The delivery contract comprises a project volume up to € 1.5 billion and is scheduled for signing in the summer of this year. RZD intends to place orders for sixty of these trains, which can travel at up to 300 kilometers per hour. An agreement to this effect was reached in December 2004.
The Velaro platform is based on a distributed traction system concept, which means that the drive train and all technical modules are distributed beneath the bottom of the train. As a result, the entire length of the train is available for passengers, resulting in 20 percent more space. The ICE 3 for Deutsche Bahn AG and the Velaro E in Spain are the first European high-speed, distributed-traction trains. Velaro’s concept enables the seamless integration of European train safety and communication systems. The world’s fastest series-built train reaches a top speed of 350 km/h and offers comfort and technology of the highest class.
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