Technology

Downturn + changing VC industry = funding challenges for startups

May 4, 2012
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The economic recession of 2008 has led to soul-searching and innovation in the venture capital industry - to challenges for startups seeking funding, Boston VCs report .

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Bio-IT World Review: BIG Data; BIG Promise; BIG CHALLENGES.

April 26, 2012
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New Cambridge Observer's Anita Harris on BIO-IT World 2012, describing the promise and problems presented by burgeoning of health care data.

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Broad Institute Launches Collaborative Genomics “Cloud” Tool for Scientists ,

April 26, 2012
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New Cambridge Observer : to harness and allow sharing of exponentially-developing genetic data, the Broad Institute will launch "Genome Space,"--a co-operative Web based tool aimed at "frictionless" data transfer, later this week.

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CCTV and Google to Offer Computer Training for Cambridge Residents Over 50

February 1, 2012
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CCTV and Google to Offer Computer Training for Cambridge Residents Over 50

PR Consultant Anita Harris of Harris Communications Group reports that CCTV and Google reports that Cambridge TV and Google will offer computer training for Cambridge residents over age 50 .

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Ann Getman: At a Loss for Word

March 18, 2011
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Ann Getman: At a Loss for Word

Who made Microsoft geeks the emperors of syntax and spelling and slang (Oh my!)? Who taught them to spell and keep up with language? Why are they the Wizards of Word?

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Health gizmos for non-geeks: new monitoring devices for staying well

May 12, 2010
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I was blown away when I heard about pill bottle caps that will tell you (or your doctor or your caretakers) if you've forgotten to take your meds...a kazoo that measures the chemistry of the air from your lungs...and a telephone that can assess whether you're depressed--from the tones of your voice....

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Seeking a Vublisher for my Vook

October 2, 2009
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I'm excited to be able integrate a myriad of forms that will allow me to share my experiences and my peers' with my readers --er--viewers--er surfers. Oh, heck. My audience, if I can figure out how to find one

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Cambridge Seeks Citizen Input on Future Tech Needs

September 25, 2009
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Having completed an excellent three-evening course on Dreamweaver just this week at Cambridge Community Television in Central Square, I urge Cantabridgians to take part in one of the focus groups to be conducted in early October--all related to the Cambridge's technology future and the role of Comcast, which, by law, sponsors...

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Scientia Advisors:neurostimulation technology could supplant drugs for certain conditions

August 25, 2009
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A Scientia Advisors study suggests that neurostimulation technologies have fewer side effects and could help cut health care costs by doing away with the need for lifelong drug regimens.

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CCTV Named #1 Public Access Station in U.S. for 8th Time

August 18, 2009
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Cambridge Community Television has once again received the Overall Excellence in Public Access Programming Award from the national Alliance for Community Media in its Hometown Video Festival. I've taken several excellent courses at CCTV--in Dreamweaver, Excel, and MS Publisher; also on video shooting and editing. If you join, fees are nominal--you get $100...

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