Monthly Archives: October 2013

Strong demand of Apple’s iPhone 5 series driving an “anti-fragmentation” of iOS

Posted on October 16, 2013 by contra

Just three weeks after Apple launched the new iPhone 5c and 5s, total iPhone Web traffic share attributed to iPhone 5 or newer models is up more than four percentage points to 40.6 percent, highlighting a rapid transition to modern … Continue reading →

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Madness

Posted on October 10, 2013 by contra

Unless the conservatives who hear my voice grab the wheel put a stop to the twisted joyride, your grandchildren will not inherit the paradise you inherited. Apparently, I might add, that was secured by the blood of Eddie. Eddie, lest … Continue reading →

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Diesels deserve more appreciation for their great highway fuel economy

Posted on October 10, 2013 by contra

Diesels rarely get their due. Consumers looking for great mileage often overlook them in favor of hybrids. Yet for the kind of driving that many Americans do, and especially those who drive a lot of highway miles, diesels may be … Continue reading →

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SNK orders Neo Geo X Gold manufacturer to stop producing, selling units and games

Posted on October 6, 2013 by contra

The License and Distribution Agreement between TOMMO Inc. and SNK Playmore involving production of the Neo Geo X Gold line of products was “terminated” on October 2, a statement on SNK’s site revealed this week. The post describes SNK’s demand … Continue reading →

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Poor Windows 8, Surface RT performance means pay cut for Ballmer

Posted on October 6, 2013 by contra

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw his pay docked this year as a result of the disappointing performance of the company’s Windows Division over the past year. The Microsoft head received $1.26 million in compensation for fiscal 2013, with $697,500 of … Continue reading →

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