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Unicode over 60 percent of the web
2:52 pm Eastern | World
Computers store every piece of text using a “character encoding,” which gives a number to each character. For example, the byte 61 stands for ‘a’ and 62 stands for ‘b’ in the ASCII encoding, which was launched in 1963. Before the web, computer systems were siloed, and there were hundreds of different encodings. Depending on the encoding, C1 could mean any of ¡, Ё, Ą, Ħ, ‘, ”, or parts of thousands of characters, from æ to 品. If you brought a file from one computer to another, it could come out as gobbledygook.read more »
AOL Selects Right Media Exchange as Display Advertising Platform for Ad Agreement
3 Feb 08:30 | SciTech
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Mind the Gap: Encouraging women to study engineering
3 Feb 01:10 | SciTech
Women make up more than half the global population, but hold fewer than a third of the world’s engineering jobs. In the U.S., female students comprise fewer than 15 percent of all Advanced Placement computer science test takers. Even in high-tech Israel, few girls choose computer science. Not only is this a loss to companies like Google and everyone who benefits from a continually developing web; it's also a lost opportunity for girls.read more »
News Corporation Names Lex Fenwick Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Company
2 Feb 17:04 | Media
News Corporation today named Lex Fenwick Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Company. Mr. Fenwick joins Dow Jones from Bloomberg LP, where he spent 25 years, most recently as CEO of Bloomberg Ventures. He will be based in New York and report to Chase Carey, President and COO of News Corporation. His appointment is effective February 13, 2012.read more »
Roar of the crowd: Super Bowl on Twitter
2 Feb 16:38 | SciTech
From @TimTebow leading the Denver Broncos to a shocking overtime win (and a new record for sports-related Tweets per second: 9,420) to San Diego Chargers receiver @ericweddle1’s sideline Tweets from the Pro Bowl—we watched all of the NFL post-season’s most memorable moments come alive on Twitter.read more »
Roar of the crowd: Super Bowl on Twitter
2 Feb 15:14 | SciTech
From @TimTebow leading the Denver Broncos to a shocking overtime win (and a new record for sports-related Tweets per second: 9,420) to San Diego Chargers receiver @ericweddle1’s sideline Tweets from the Pro Bowl—we watched all of the NFL post-season’s most memorable moments come alive on Twitter.read more »
Mind the Gap: Encouraging women to study engineering
2 Feb 11:58 | SciTech
Women make up more than half the global population, but hold fewer than a third of the world’s engineering jobs. In the U.S., female students comprise fewer than 15 percent of all Advanced Placement computer science test takers. Even in high-tech Israel, few girls choose computer science. Not only is this a loss to companies like Google and everyone who benefits from a continually developing web; it's also a lost opportunity for girls.read more »
Beware of the future, TV broadcasters
2 Feb 09:52 | Media
Forgive the apocalyptic headline, but when two columns cross my desk the same day warning broadcast executives to wake up or face extinction, I pay attention. Technology-driven threats to the broadcast business model aren’t new, but these columns suggest a bazillion-channel future is closer than many may think, leaving little time to prepare. Let’s begin [...]read more »
Beware of the future, TV broadcasters
2 Feb 09:52 | Media
Forgive the apocalyptic headline, but when two columns cross my desk the same day warning broadcast executives to wake up or face extinction, I pay attention. Technology-driven threats to the broadcast business model aren’t new, but these columns suggest a bazillion-channel future is closer than many may think, leaving little time to prepare. Let’s begin [...]read more »
News Corporation to support financing measures of €300 million in Sky Deutschland AG
2 Feb 09:34 | USA News
News Corporation today announced it has agreed to support €300 million of financing measures that are being initiated by Sky Deutschland AG ("Sky Deutschland"). read more »
Teri Everett to Exit as News Corporation's Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications
2 Feb 09:34 | USA News
News Corporation Elevates Julie Henderson to Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer read more »
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
1 Feb 15:38 | Media
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Playbook for tackling the Super Bowl with Google
1 Feb 13:39 | SciTech
While thousands of lucky fans will brave the crowds at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. to fill the coveted seats at this Sunday’s Super Bowl, many more in the U.S. will enjoy the game from home—in front of the TV, with mobile phones and tablets at the ready. read more »
2012 global award winners RISE to the top
1 Feb 13:06 | SciTech
Our business at Google is rooted in STEM and CS, so we’re passionate about supporting organizations that are expanding access to these fields, especially for students who might not have the opportunity otherwise. The annual Google Roots in Science and Engineering (RISE) program supports organizations running innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) enrichment programs for K-12 and university students around the world.read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: NBA TV Continues to Set Record Ratings During the 2011-12 Regular Season
1 Feb 12:32 | Entertainment
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Turner Newsroom Notification: College Comedians to Hit the Stage in February for the Fifth Annual Rooftop Comedy National College Comedy Competition, Presented by TBS and Sponsored by Wendy's
1 Feb 12:22 | Media
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Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
31 Jan 15:48 | Media
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Turner Newsroom Notification: NBA TV To Celebrate Black History Month By Honoring Sports Legends and Pioneers
31 Jan 13:42 | Entertainment
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Turner Newsroom Notification: Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds, Film Noir Stars Peggy Cummins, Rhonda Fleming and Marsha Hunt and Silent Era Child Star "Baby Peggy" Diana Serra Cary, Slated to Attend the TCM Classic Film Festival
31 Jan 12:52 | Entertainment
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Online News Portals Get Credibility Boost From Trusted Sources
31 Jan 11:56 | SciTech
People who read news on the web tend to trust the gate even if there is no gatekeeper, according to Penn State researchers. read more »
Mobile apps let newsrooms assign ‘citizen journalists’
31 Jan 11:26 | Media
A new mobile app aims to give YouTube a run for its money in the “citizen journalist” assignment game. Rawporter is the latest competitor to YouTube Direct, giving newsrooms the ability to request and rebroadcast video from anyone who happens to be at or near the scene of a news event. What Rawporter offers that’s [...]read more »
John Browett Joins Apple as Senior Vice President of Retail
30 Jan 18:00 | SciTech
CUPERTINO, California—January 30, 2012—Apple® today announced that John Browett will join the company as senior vice president of Retail, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Browett comes to Apple from European technology retailer Dixons Retail, where he has been CEO since 2007. Beginning in April, he will be responsible for Apple’s retail strategy and the continued expansion of Apple retail stores around the world. “Our retail stores are all about customer service, and John shares that commitment like no one else we’ve met,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are thrilled to have him join our team and bring his incredible retail experience to Apple.” Prior to joining Dixons Retail, Browett held a series of executive positions at Tesco plc including CEO of Tesco.com. Earlier in his career he advised retail and consumer goods clients at Boston Consulting Group. He holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and anread more »
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
30 Jan 15:48 | SciTech
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Teri Everett to Exit as News Corporation's Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications
30 Jan 14:04 | Media
MNews Corporation Elevates Julie Henderson to Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: NASCAR And Turner Sports Restructure And Extend Digital Partnership Through 2016
30 Jan 12:32 | Media
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2012 global award winners RISE to the top
30 Jan 11:53 | SciTech
Our business at Google is rooted in STEM and CS, so we’re passionate about supporting organizations that are expanding access to these fields, especially for students who might not have the opportunity otherwise. The annual Google Roots in Science and Engineering (RISE) program supports organizations running innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) enrichment programs for K-12 and university students around the world.read more »
2012 global award winners RISE to the top
30 Jan 09:00 | SciTech
Our business at Google is rooted in STEM and CS, so we’re passionate about supporting organizations that are expanding access to these fields, especially for students who might not have the opportunity otherwise. The annual Google Roots in Science and Engineering (RISE) program supports organizations running innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) enrichment programs for K-12 and university students around the world.read more »
Ann Curry to Deliver the 2012 Joe Alex Morris Jr. Lecture
30 Jan 05:27 | Media
Ann Curry, co-anchor of NBC News’ “Today” program, will deliver the 31st annual Joe Alex Morris Jr. Memorial Lecture on February 2, 2012. Each year, the Morris Lecture honors an American overseas correspondent or commentator on foreign affairs who is invited to deliver a talk on international reporting.read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: Screen Actors Guild Honors Outstanding Film And Television Performances at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
29 Jan 22:22 | Entertainment
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Statement from News Corporation and its Management and Standards Committee
28 Jan 22:04 | USA News
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers from Operation Elveden today arrested four current and former employees from The Sun newspaper. read more »
Tweets still must flow
27 Jan 17:43 | SciTech
See below for an update.One year ago, we posted "The Tweets Must Flow," in which we said,“The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact … almost every country in the world agrees that freedom of expression is a human right.read more »
Tweets still must flow
27 Jan 17:24 | SciTech
See below for an update.One year ago, we posted "The Tweets Must Flow," in which we said,“The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact … almost every country in the world agrees that freedom of expression is a human right.read more »
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
27 Jan 15:48 | World
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Turner Newsroom Notification: Sandra Dewey Promoted to Executive Vice President, Head of Business Affairs, for Turner Entertainment Networks and Cartoon Network Originals
27 Jan 13:32 | Media
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Turner Newsroom Notification: Notes from TNT’s Coverage of the NBA – Thursday, January 26, 2012
27 Jan 13:22 | Media
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Turner Newsroom Notification: Level Up Debuts as Cartoon Network’s #1 Live-Action Series Premiere In Network History
27 Jan 13:12 | Entertainment
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Matthew Anderson to Step Down as Group Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Europe and Asia
27 Jan 11:04 | USA News
News Corporation today announced that Matthew Anderson, News Corporation's Group Director, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Europe and Asia, will step down from his position in London effective 31 March 2012. read more »
Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
26 Jan 15:58 | SciTech
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Tweets still must flow
26 Jan 15:57 | SciTech
One year ago, we posted "The Tweets Must Flow," in which we said,“The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact … almost every country in the world agrees that freedom of expression is a human right.read more »
Resources to support a new and open world for learning
26 Jan 15:23 | SciTech
Googlers are the types who never really leave the classroom. Guest speakers come to campus to give talks on subjects ranging from fiction to physics.read more »
Google Earth 6.2: It’s a beautiful world
26 Jan 13:30 | SciTech
We're taking bird's eye view to a whole new level with the latest version of Google Earth, released today. With Google Earth 6.2, we’re bringing you the most beautiful Google Earth yet, with more seamless imagery and a new search interface. Additionally, we’ve introduced a feature that enables you to share an image from within Google Earth, so you can now simply and easily share your virtual adventures with family and friends on Google+.read more »
Detroit Free Press Wins Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism for “A Mayor in Crisis”
26 Jan 12:29 | Media
Staff writers Jim Schaefer and M.L. Elrick and their colleagues at the Detroit Free Press are winners of the 2008 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism for their comprehensive series “A Mayor in Crisis.” The Bingham Prize will be presented at the Nieman Foundation on March 5, 2009.read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: Angel Annussek Named Vice President of Original Programming for truTV
26 Jan 10:52 | Entertainment
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Knight Science Journalism Tracker - Updates
25 Jan 15:28 | USA News
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Hack Week @ Twitter
25 Jan 15:20 | SciTech
Hack Week is one of the ways we actively promote innovation through experimentation around the company. This week, a wide range of folks here are taking time away from their day-to-day work to collaborate and develop ideas that they are passionate about. read more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: PGA TOUR Launches Official iPad App
25 Jan 12:22 | Sports
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Twitter Translation Center adds Right-to-Left Languages
25 Jan 10:00 | SciTech
Beginning today, right-to-left languages are now available for volunteers to translate in the Twitter Translation Center, starting with Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Urdu.read more »
Yahoo! en Español and People en Español Launch "Bello 51" in Search of the Most Beautiful Person
25 Jan 10:00 | SciTech
Yahoo! en Español and People en Español Launch "Bello 51" in Search of the Most Beautiful Personread more »
Turner Newsroom Notification: Notes from NBA TV’s Fan Night presented by Sprint- Tuesday, January 24, 2012
25 Jan 09:52 | Entertainment
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Follow the State of the Union on Twitter
25 Jan 00:20 | US Politics and Govt
“He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.”–The Constitution of the United States, Article II, Section 3Every year, the President of the United States delivers a kind of “status update” and his proposals for new initiatives to a joint session of Congress.read more »
