New research into the cell-damaging effects of Huntington’s disease suggests a new approach for identifying possible therapeutic targets for treating the nerve-destroying disorder. Huntington’s disease causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and affects an individual’s movement, cognition and mental state. Genetically, the disease is associated with a mutation in the Huntingtin […]
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Ciciora’s Corner – Fast history: Part II
This book deserves a place on your bookshelf. The last column began discussing the book “High Definition Television: The Creation, Development and Implementation of HDTV Technology” by Philip J. Cianci. As mentioned then, this is an excellent book on the fascinating history of HDTV. The “Grand Alliance” was formed to incorporate the best of the […]
Open Mic – Network DVR vs. TV Everywhere
What’s the difference? Since the advent of home entertainment technology – from the phonograph to radio to TV – the living room has long been the gathering place for the family. But in today’s world, the proliferation of smartphones and tablets has created an insatiable consumer appetite for anytime, anyplace content. One might wonder: Does […]
Capital Currents – Online video uncertainties
The industry will find the best way. A year and a half ago, I wrote about the regulatory uncertainties associated with online delivery of video programming services. The uncertainties still haven’t been resolved, but more entities with a variety of business plans have entered the marketplace. I wrote about ivi.tv. At one point, ivi’s plan […]
Upfront – June 2012
Study: Americans love them some Wi-Fi A new study of nearly 900 Americans highlights the country’s growing dependence on Wi-Fi connectivity. The study, commissioned by Broadcom, revealed that 60 percent of respondents cannot go a full day without Wi-Fi before seeking a connection. Three in 10 respondents said they would not last an hour without […]
Clearwire, Jolt Mobile sign WiMAX wholesale deal
Clearwire signed up another wholesale customer today with the addition of Jolt Mobile, a provider of prepaid and international calling for GSM phones. The contract will help bolster Clearwire’s wholesale customer base as Sprint, its largest wholesale WiMAX customer, prepares to phase out use of its WiMAX network. Clearwire has added four new customers for […]
Last lawsuit dropped against FCC white space order
The last remaining court challenge to the FCC’s white space order was withdrawn Monday when the wireless microphone industry formally dismissed its petition for review of the regulations. The cancellation of the suit removes the last legal hurdle for the regulations, which allow devices to use vacant spectrum between television channels. The white space spectrum […]
GCI appoints new COO
General Communication Inc. (GCI) said that Greg Chapados is succeeding Wilson Hughes as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Chapados joined GCI in 2006 as senior vice president and served as lead on several strategic initiatives for the company, including the acquisition and integration of the United Companies, which led to the deployment of […]
Scientists ID Mechanism for Regulating Plant Oil Production
Findings suggest ways to increase oil production for biofuels and industrial processes June 4, 2012 UPTON, NY — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have identified key elements in the biochemical mechanism plants use to limit the production of fatty acids. The results suggest ways scientists might target those biochemical pathways […]
Execs, equity firms buy out Wave Broadband
WaveDivision Holdings, which operates cable operator Wave Broadband and data provider Astound Broadband, is being sold to two private equity firms and members of its management team. GI Partners, Oak Hill Capital Partners and WaveDivision CEO Steve Weed announced the deal late Friday afternoon. While financial terms weren’t available in Friday’s press release, Dow Jones […]