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New Kinect for Windows to improve human interaction with computers
Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice. Developers will be able to write applications with the sensor, announced Thursday by Microsoft, that bring voice, gesture and other forms of natural interaction to...
pcworld.com (9 minutes ago)
Acquisition and internet delivers boost for Booker
Online deliveries have powered a surge in profits at Booker, which revealed its first figures yesterday since sealing a buyout...
thetimes.co.uk (12 minutes ago)
And for my next trick I’ll boost profits
These may be tough times in the dairy industry but the maker of Utterly Butterly, Cathedral City Cheese and Frijj...
thetimes.co.uk (13 minutes ago)
Chicken fight: Study backs farmer in pollution battle with EPA
West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt didn't chicken out when the Environmental Protection Agency threatened her with fines of $40,000 per day, and even though the federal regulators eventually backed off, she's taking them on in a legal case that could benefit thousands of small farmers. Alt, who owns the small...
foxnews.com (16 minutes ago)
Apply Here: Rust Belt Tempts Immigrants
Rust Belt cities are trying to attract immigrant entrepreneurs to help boost their economies, the Fiscal Times reports.
cnbc.com (43 minutes ago)
Mary Anne Hitt: Big New Investments in Wind Energy Across the Country and Around the World
After spending last weekend at the Heartland Coalfield Alliance's retreat in the Illinois coal basin region, I'm more inspired than ever. Listening to such amazing, committed people talk about their tireless work to move beyond coal was really exciting. These activists know the potential for clean energy in their...
huffingtonpost.com (49 minutes ago)
Aphrodisiacs That Are as Stimulating as Decaf
Looking to boost your sex drive? Increase your endurance? Boost your performance? None of these products can do any of that.
discovery.com (1 hour ago)
Dean Group Gives Christie Foe Boost
The political action committee founded by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) jumped into the New Jersey governor's race on Thursday, backing Republican Gov. Chris Christie's opponent, state Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Metuchen). Democracy for America announced Thursday that it would be backing Buono, the presumptive...
huffingtonpost.com (1 hour ago)
Cindy Gershen's dreams to educate others about healthy eating are coming true
What started as a 'what if' conversation around Gershen's kitchen table has grown into a health and wellness movement in Central Contra Costa County, which Cindy Gershen and her community partners hope will blossom into a nationwide advocacy campaign to change the way Americans eat. After founding the Wellness City...
mercurynews.com (1 hour ago)
More Than 100 Conservative Economists Say Immigration Reform Will Help Economy
Immigration reform is good for the economy, says pretty much everyone. More than 100 conservative economists signed a letter from the American Action Forum, a conservative think tank, arguing that immigration reform is good for the economy. The letter, which included signatures from former Bush adviser Glenn...
huffingtonpost.com (1 hour ago)
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden lays out 'framework' for boosting O&C Lands logging
His proposal, at this point short on details, seeks to boost O&C logging and county revenues that stem from it. But it would penalize counties where voters refuse to raise relatively low property taxes.
oregonlive.com (1 hour ago)
Booker sees boost from horsemeat scandal
Cash and carry group Booker has benefited from the horsemeat scandal as more caterers have turned away from processed meats and started making meals from scratch, according to the company. Chief executive Charles Wilson said: "We are the biggest meat supplier to the catering industry in the country and since the...
guardian.co.uk (1 hour ago)
John Kerry makes unscheduled shawarma sandwich stop in West Bank
It's enough to give the healthy eating lobby a heart attack. US secretary of state John Kerry made an unscheduled pitstop in his diplomatic circuit on Thursday, darting into a fast-food restaurant in the West Bank city of Ramallah for a shawarma sandwich, a staple snack all over the Middle East. Shawarma – shavings...
guardian.co.uk (2 hours ago)
George Osborne puts his pride before the national interest | Ed Balls
The International Monetary Fund is not usually known for racy language and dramatic press releases. When IMF chiefs come to national capitals, diplomacy is normally the order of the day. So no one should be surprised that in London this week there was no public repeat of the IMF's previous comments that George...
guardian.co.uk (2 hours ago)
Schools should make exercise 'core' subject, U.S. panel urges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. schools need to boost efforts to get students moving, and make gym class as critical as other core subjects if they want to increase test scores as well as students' general well-being, a leading group of health advisers said on Thursday.
reuters.com (2 hours ago)
Deutsche bosses bid to boost bank
May 23 - Deutsche Bank's bosses have tried to convince sceptical shareholders at a lively annual meeting that the bank is on the right track again after facing a host of legal problems. As Sonia Legg reports, some shareholders still need convincing.
reuters.com (3 hours ago)
Senate rejects GM food labeling amendment to farm bill
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said his amendment was an attempt to clarify that states can require the labels, as several legislatures have moved toward putting such laws into...
guardian.co.uk (3 hours ago)
Apple, in political crosshairs, is on pace to boost lobbying
Having a larger presence in the nation's capital and making friends with the policymakers that can wield great power over its reputation and fortunes may just be something Apple has to do.
gigaom.com (3 hours ago)
Lyft Off: Car Sharing Startup Raises $60 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Popular car-sharing startup Lyft has raised $60 million in a major new round of funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, the influential Silicon Valley venture capital firm started by Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen. The new funding comes as the ride-sharing market is exploding, with upstart firms like Lyft, Uber,...
time.com (3 hours ago)
U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Schools should ensure that kids get at least one hour of physical activity each day to support their health and boost performance in school, according to a new report. Although previous studies show 60 minutes of vigorous to moderate-intensity exercise daily promotes health and...
ivillage.com (3 hours ago)
EU pledges 5 billion euros funding for electronics research
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is pledging 5 billion euros ($6.5 billion) to boost research on semiconductors and other electronics items used in everything from smartphones to cars, in a bid to boost the sector which is lagging U.S. and Asian rivals.
reuters.com (3 hours ago)
EU pledges 5 billion euros funding for electronics research
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is pledging 5 billion euros ($6.5 billion) to boost research on semiconductors and other electronics items used in everything from smartphones to cars, in a bid to boost the sector which is lagging U.S. and Asian rivals. Europe's micro- and nano-electronics industry has grown...
yahoo.com (3 hours ago)
Free exchange: Making pay work
OF ALL a firm’s inputs, its workers’ effort is perhaps the oddest. It is as vital as land, factories or machines, but much harder to control. It is often impossible even to measure. A manager can gauge the firm’s output, but not the effort people put in, beyond crude gauges such as the time they spend on the job....
economist.com (3 hours ago)
Chevron Can Bubble To $145 On Improving Production Outlook
Quick Take Chevron's price estimate updated to near $1145 apiece on rising production and stable demand. Chevron’s ongoing large scale natural gas projects in Australia are expected to boost its production by more than 20% by 2017. Crude oil prices seen rising at a much slower rate going forward due to increasing...
forbes.com (3 hours ago)
United Utilities bucks trend as FTSE 100 suffers biggest daily drop for a year
As markets suffered a sharp correction after their recent gains, defensive shares were among the few bright spots. United Utilities added 6p to 787.5p after the water company said it would raise its final dividend by 7.2% despite a 9.3% fall in full year profits, which was due to a decrease in deferred taxation...
guardian.co.uk (3 hours ago)
Afghan mine delays at ancient site delight archaeologists
The forts and temples of the ancient Buddhist town at Mes Aynak in Afghanistan throng with the biggest crowds they have seen in more than 14 centuries. Nearby, rows of sheet metal housing built for Chinese miners are almost empty. Hundreds of archaeologists are working at the site to excavate gilded statues of the...
guardian.co.uk (4 hours ago)
New Kings arena construction will spark Sacramento area economy, UOP forecaster says
The planned construction of a new Kings arena in downtown Sacramento should provide a significant boost for the area's economy and job market, a University of the Pacific forecaster said today. The city released what it is calling a conceptual drawing showing a new Kings arena at the Downtown Plaza site.
sacbee.com (4 hours ago)
Dairy deals in China: Uh-oh, Danone
Can you find the safe one? “A COUNTRY like this can put a satellite into space but it can’t put a safe bottle teat into a child’s mouth.” So declares Ai Weiwei, China’s most famous dissident artist. His latest provocative work (pictured), part of an exhibition which opened on May 17th in Hong Kong, is a map of China...
economist.com (5 hours ago)
Greece’s government: Up, but not out
WHAT a difference a year makes. Last May Greece seemed to be heading out of the euro. Lagging reforms, political in-fighting and violent protests had worn out creditors’ patience. An election failed to produce a clear winner. Athenians stashed euros in safety-deposit boxes and under mattresses amid fears of...
economist.com (5 hours ago)
Photo Shoot Your Way to Sales Growth
The way you visually represent your company can affect your sales growth. We look at how using original photography makes a big difference in your bottom line. If you want to differentiate your business from your competition, then look no further than the images on your company website. Stock photography litters the...
time.com (5 hours ago)
