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Comcast's new X2 platform saves TV shows online
Worried about filling up your DVR? The nation's largest cable TV provider, Comcast Corp., is rolling out a new TV platform...
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Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario'
It's all about the games for Nintendo.
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New York City sushi restaurant eliminates tips, pays staff salary instead
A sushi restaurant in New York City has recently eliminated tips, raising prices 15 percent and removing a tip line on credit...
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San Francisco sues Utah's Crossroads of the West Gun Shows
A San Francisco attorney has filed a lawsuit naming, among others, the Utah-based company responsible for the Crossroads of...
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A patent for when you’re too wide of the mark
A patent for when you’re too wide of the mark
the Salt Lake Tribune
Published Jun 11, 2013 12:47PM MDT
Arrow point alignment system, patent No. 8,460,134, invented by Teddy D. Palomaki of Park City, Kenny R. Giles of West Valley City, Ross M. Hinschberger of West Valley City and Robert S. Mizek of Downers Grove, Ill., assigned to Easton Technical Products Inc. of Salt Lake City.
Multi-axis level, patent No. 8,458,917, invented by Roger Allen Pankow of Salt Lake City, assigned to Idea Farm LLC of Salt Lake City.
Amplifying ultrasonic waveguides, patent No. 8,459,122, invented by Thomas David Ehl...
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Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program among best in U.S.
Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky program among best in U.S.
by Steven Oberbeck
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Jun 11, 2013 12:47PM MDT
Although it has its critics, Rocky Mountain Power once again is getting national recognition for its Blue Sky renewable-energy program.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently released its ranking of the leading utility green power initiatives, and for the 10th year PacifiCorp — the parent company of Rocky Mountain Power and the Oregon-based Pacific Power— was named among the top five programs nationally.
For 2012, the Blue Sky Program ranked second for the total number of participating customers...
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Officials want U.S. Postal Service to recognize West Valley City
West Valley City leaders say four ZIP codes — 84118, 84119, 84120 and 84128 — are technically listed as Salt Lake...
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DISH Edged Out By Softbank With New Bid For Sprint
In the latest development in the bid by DISH Network to acquired Sprint, competing bidder SoftBank has increased its offer to buy Sprint Nextel to $21.6 billion.... (more)
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Clovis Oncology Raising $170M in Public Offering
Boulder-based Clovis Oncology, has filed to raise another $170M in a public offering, according to a filing by the firm Monday. The biopharmaceuticals firm, which develops anti-cancer drugs, trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market as CLVS. The firm had its IPO back in 2011.
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Facebook's Sean Parker Backs Arizona's NJoy
Scottsdale, Arizona-based NJOY, which makes electronic cigarettes, has some new, high profile backers--and a hefty amount of capital--after raising $75M in equity Monday. The investors include Facebook founding President Sean Parker, who has founded Napster.... (more)
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MapQuest Debuts Windows Phone 8 App
Denver-based MapQuest has expanded out its portfolio of mobile apps, and has released a new Windows Phone 8 app.... (more)
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Utah’s Skullcandy introduces wireless gaming headset
Utah’s Skullcandy introduces wireless gaming headset
by Vince Horiuchi
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Jun 11, 2013 09:27AM MDT
Park City-based audio accessories manufacturer Skullcandy has released a new pair of headphones for video gamers with a wireless microphone and Dolby surround sound.
The Skullcandy PLYR 1 Wireless Gaming Headset is available in black exclusively through Best Buy stores for $179.99. A white version will also be available this month on the company’s website, at www.skullcandy.com.
The PLYR 1 has a 2.4 gigahertz wireless headphone, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, game-to-voice balancing, custom equalize...
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Apple reboots iOS for devices, unveils free radio music service
Apple reboots iOS for devices, unveils free radio music service
by Vince Horiuchi
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Jun 11, 2013 09:27AM MDT
The operating system for the iPhone and iPad will get a radical new look and style this fall, the biggest change to the software since the iPhone was introduced.
The new OS, called iOS 7, has a simpler and cleaner interface, throwing away the textured icons and templates of the older versions. The software was introduced Monday during the Apple keynote address for the World Wide Developer’s Conference.
“iOS 7 Is the biggest change” in seven years, CEO Tim Cook said during his keynote at the Mosc...
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To save endangered languages, tribes turn to tech
In a windowless conference room in a Las Vegas casino, about three dozen people are swishing their fingers across iPads,...
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US job openings slip in April; hiring rises
U.S. employers advertised fewer jobs in April, but overall hiring rose and the number of people quitting their jobs increased.
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Agency: Opting for overdrafts means higher fees
A U.S. agency says consumers who opt for overdraft coverage on their checking accounts pay higher fees and are more likely to...
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More Americans quit jobs in a sign of confidence, but market remains very competitive
More Americans are quitting their jobs, suggesting many are growing more confident in the job market.
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Utah cities rank among the best for unemployment rates
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the list of metropolitan areas with the lowest unemployment rate.
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US Airways to rule executive ranks in American merger
US Airways to rule executive ranks in American merger
by David Koenig
The Associated Press
Published Jun 10, 2013 09:57PM MDT
Dallas • The new American Airlines will have more top executives from smaller but more successful US Airways than from the current American.
Five US Airways executives will follow their current CEO, Doug Parker, when he takes control after the airlines complete their proposed merger. Three executives from American parent AMR Corp. were named to the new company’s leadership team.
AMR and US Airways Group Inc. hope to complete their proposed merger this summer. The deal still needs approval by U.S...
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Gallup names Intermountain great workplace
The Gallup Organization has again chosen Intermountain Healthcare as one of 32 companies worldwide — and the only organization in Utah — to earn the Gallup Great Workplace Award for 2013. Intermountain is a three-time winner of the award.
Sunset Towers apartment building sold
The 114-unit Sunset Towers apartment building at 40 S. 900 East in Salt Lake City has been sold. It was bought by 900 East BE. Kip Paul of Cu...
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