SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 29, 2015– Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014. Operating cash flow increased 25% to $6.84 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $5.47 billion for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2013. Free cash flow decreased to $1.95 billion for the trailing twelve months,… Continue reading Amazon Reports Record Sales in 4Q 2014
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IBM May Begin Largest Layoffs in History
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 24, 2014, –In his column Next Week’s Bloodbath At IBM Won’t Fix The Real Problem in forbes.com, long-time silicon valley journalist Robert X. Cringley said he learned about the Project Chrome, the largest “transformation” in IBM’s 103-year history around Christmas time. He suggested that over 26% of over 400,000… Continue reading IBM May Begin Largest Layoffs in History
Asian Women Needed for AWARE Study at BU School of Social Work
Dec. 9, 2014, — The AWARE Study (Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment) is a research study designed to promote the mental health well-being of Asian-American Women. More Chinese-American, Vietnamese-American or Korean-American women are needed to participate in a clinical trial to develop the full AWARE intervention by participating in a group psychotherapy intervention… Continue reading Asian Women Needed for AWARE Study at BU School of Social Work
MOS Film Brings NASA Engineering to Life
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 30, 2014, — The hemisphere film “From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA Engineering” opened to media members on Nov. 22. It was Produced by the Museum of Science by one of the best hemisphere film production teams in the world. It will open to general public on Dec. 1,… Continue reading MOS Film Brings NASA Engineering to Life
MIT Receives $15 Million from Hewlett Foundation for Cyber Security Research
Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 18, 2014, –MIT has received $15 million in funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to establish an initiative aimed at laying the foundations for a smart, sustainable cybersecurity policy to deal with the growing cyber threats faced by governments, businesses, and individuals.
NECINA to Host Internet of Things Conference on Nov. 8
Internet of Things: Unpaved Road to the Next Big Thing Date / Time: Nov 8th, 9:00AM- 1:00PM Venue: ConstantContact InnoLoft, 1601 Trapelo Rd , Waltham MA 02451 Parking: Free Direction: Take the building entrance facing I-95 with flag Online Registration: http://necina-2014-internetofthings.eventdove.com/ Internet of Things (IoT) has been regarded by many as one… Continue reading NECINA to Host Internet of Things Conference on Nov. 8
China to Launch Space Station from Wenchang
Beijing, Oct. 26, 2014, — China’s fourth space launch center, the Wenchang satellite launch center in south China’s Hainan Province, will launch the country’s space station and cargo spacecrafts. Chang’e 3 moon lander touches down on the Moon surface in December 2013 (from ecns.com).
University of Utah Researchers Discover Material for Superfast Computing
Salt Lake City, Oct. 22, 2014 – University of Utah researchers discovered a way to create a special material – a metal layer on top of a silicon semiconductor – that could lead to cost-effective, superfast computers that perform lightning-fast calculations but don’t overheat. Feng Liu (left), chair of the University of Utah Department of… Continue reading University of Utah Researchers Discover Material for Superfast Computing
Yahoo Reports Better Than Expected 3Q Results
SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, has made a number of acquisitions over last couple years.
Eighteen Scientists and Innovators to Be Honored by President Obama
Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2014, –President Obama today announced a new class of recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our Nation’s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology. The new awardees will receive their medals at a White House ceremony later… Continue reading Eighteen Scientists and Innovators to Be Honored by President Obama