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Toshiba gained recognition during a competition recently held in Japan, by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy from the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ).
The agency conducted some tests to see which solid state drives really excelled at power saving, and the results led to Toshiba's MKx001GRZB ... |
14 February 2012
11:00 GMT |
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Greenpeace is encouraging the public to vote for its eco-friendly video that stands a solid chance of winning a famous TEDAds Award.
The competition aims to reward the most intelligent, ingenious innovation in advertising and the comic video launched by Greenpeace appears to be a strong candidate for this title.
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27 December 2011
05:51 GMT |
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It seems that the tablet market has been around long enough for there to appear special awards dedicated to them, like one on the part of EISA, which was granted to Acer's Iconia Tab A500. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet may have hit some snags when it comes to Android updates, in some areas at least, but this... |
18 August 2011
10:51 GMT |
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One of the hottest moments at the Billboard Music Awards 2011 that had nothing to do with music was the kiss Justin Bieber planted on his girlfriend Selena Gomez when he was named winner of the Top New Artist award. Fans know that the two were not exactly open about their relationship at first, precisely because of t... |
23 May 2011
09:02 GMT |
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It may have started off on what looked like the wrong footing, but Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” with Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, closed the 2011 Cannes Film Festival on a high note by taking home the big prize. As we also noted a few days ago, at the first screening of the film, which is said to be... |
23 May 2011
05:53 GMT |
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Once in a while, a product will be so well-developed that organizations tasked with testing will find it appropriate to honor it with an award or another, and it is this very thing that occurred with Samsung's Series 9 notebook.
The Samsung Series 9 was originally announced at CES 2011, back in January, and ... |
26 March 2011
07:32 GMT |
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Sometimes, a company will perform so well in a certain area that they will end up receiving special recognition for their accomplishments, and this is what has happened to Toshiba, courtesy of the Business Technology Association (BTA).Every year, the Business Technology Association carries out surveys in order to es... |
7 March 2011
08:27 GMT |
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Every time a company or another gains an award of some sort, it is only natural that it would issue a press release as a means to celebrate, and AMD seems to have done just this sort of thing.Each year, many trade shows are held, but so are conferences meant to establish which IT company excelled in certain areas.Th... |
18 February 2011
09:25 GMT |
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News about new SSDs come out all the time, but not often can a company brag about prizes earned as a consequence of creating such a product, so it was not overly surprising to see OWC enthusiastic about the awards it got at Macworld 2011.The thing about solid state drives is that they are many times faster than hard... |
1 February 2011
10:54 GMT |
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Since one needs to have some way of knowing what digital imaging services and devices are best in class, Buyers Lab periodically provides testing services, and it seems that a certain manufacturer of business color products just earned the MFP Line of the Year award.MFP Line of the Year is the most coveted award tha... |
24 January 2011
08:35 GMT |
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Football star David Beckham was honored the other night at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year gala, receiving the biggest award of the night, the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Beckham, who had come to the bash in the company of his wife Victoria and their three children, was received with thunderous applause and... |
20 December 2010
05:27 GMT |
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If confirmation was needed anymore, Eminem has had one amazing year: he leads the pack of the nominations for this year’s Grammy Awards, which will take place on February 13, 2011, including in the major categories. After what has undoubtedly been a very successful year, Em is about to cap it all off with at le... |
2 December 2010
06:24 GMT |
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She’s famous for her killer curves and her impeccable fashion taste: at last night’s Latin Grammy Awards 2010, Jennifer Lopez showcased both of these, working the red carpet in a stunning gold creation. Accompanied by husband Marc Anthony on the red carpet, Jennifer was literally the belle of the ball &nd... |
12 November 2010
11:39 GMT |
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A short while back, in their For Your Consideration Emmy ad, producers of “Modern Family” promised star Sofia Vergara would take it all off and go for a run in the streets of Hollywood if the show won.They were gunning for Outstanding Comedy Series, which is precisely one of Emmys the show won during the ... |
31 August 2010
05:51 GMT |
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One of the most well-known faces from the television realm, Kate Gosselin, will put in a special appearance during the opening segment of this year’s Emmy Awards.Though she’s not even nominated, the mother of 8 has been invited to take part in an opening sketch by Jimmy Fallon, who also acts as host for t... |
10 August 2010
10:16 GMT |
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You can always count on Sandra Bullock to bring on the laughs: after locking lips with Scarlett Johansson at the MTV Movie Awards in June this year, the Oscar-winning actress has done it again. Sandra asked her “The Proposal” co-star Betty White to join her on stage at the Teen Choice Awards over the week... |
10 August 2010
06:08 GMT |
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The Teen Choice Awards for 2010 took place last night and, just in case any confirmation was still needed, it showed that the hottest thing this year is vampires. Of the 104 surfboard awards offered during the ceremony in categories ranging from film, television and miscellaneous, 17 went to productions with vampires... |
9 August 2010
07:02 GMT |
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Scarlett Johansson has recently seen her stage efforts awarded, when she was honored with a Tony for her part in the Broadway play “A View from the Bridge.” Her fans certainly believed she deserved the distinction, but some critics claimed her win had nothing to do with acting but rather with publicity. S... |
26 June 2010
04:54 GMT |
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Before attending the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, Sandra Bullock taped an appearance on another gala: Spike TV’s Guys’ Choice Awards, a ceremony that airs on June 20 and where she received the Troops’ Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year, MTV News says. Other winners included Charlize Theron, Leonardo... |
7 June 2010
08:07 GMT |
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Virgin Mobile USA announced its decision to extend the popular “Free I.P.” volunteer program to the Monster Ball Featuring Lady Gaga Tour this summer. First introduced last year, the “Free I.P.” program gives participants the chance to win VIP tickets by volunteering at a homeless youth shelte... |
23 April 2010
10:08 GMT |
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Over the weekend, actor Matt Damon was honored at the 2010 American Cinematheque Annual Award Presentation for lifetime achievement. The ceremony took place at The Beverly Hilton hotel and included speeches from longtime friends Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Garner, archrival Jimmy Kimmel and his ex, Sarah Silver... |
29 March 2010
09:53 GMT |
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Actor Dennis Hopper made a rare public outing the other day to attend the ceremony, which bestowed to him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor, looking thin and with bandages on his hand and eyebrow because of a recent fall, thanked his fans for the many years of love and support they dedicated to him and ... |
27 March 2010
06:23 GMT |
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Not that long ago, music mogul Simon Cowell was saying in an interview that, instead of having to respond to attacks from various artists who claim he’s brought down the bar for pop music, the industry should honor him for boosting music sales. The industry seems to have been listening, for Cowell is to receive... |
27 March 2010
06:03 GMT |
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Over the weekend, thanks to two very different but equally important award ceremonies, Sandra Bullock became the first actress ever to win both a Razzie and an Oscar in the same year, one for “All About Steve” and the other for “The Blind Side.” In a recent interview cited by IMDB, the star re... |
10 March 2010
03:44 GMT |
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The biggest stars of the movie industry were present at this year’s Academy Awards, held on Sunday night. However, stars were not the only ones trying to get in at the exclusive event, with police telling TMZ they have arrested at least 10 men for trying to get in without the proper credentials and authorizatio... |
9 March 2010
04:37 GMT |
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This year marks the third time Apple has been named the World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune Magazine. According to the report, this year, Apple has earned the title by the widest margin ever. Fortune explains by saying that Apple is the company that has changed the way we do everything on our computers, med... |
5 March 2010
03:22 GMT |
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At this year's Global Mobile Awards, hosted at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) show in Barcelona, Apple CEO Steven P. Jobs has been given the Mobile Personality of the Year award. The nominees were Eric Schmidt, chairman of the board and CEO, Google Inc.; Mike Lazaridis, Co-CEO, Research In Motion; Steve Jobs, c... |
17 February 2010
05:18 GMT |
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The iPad has been confirmed as one of the top finalists for the Fiasco Awards, which rewards the best projects in the ICT field that have ended up as a fiasco. “We want to promote a critical spirit, a positive attitude towards the obstacles in the road to success, and why not? let's admit it: to have fun,&... |
11 February 2010
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At last night’s Grammy Awards, Prince and Paris Jackson, the two eldest children of Michael Jackson, took to the stage to accept the award for Lifetime Achievement the Recording Academy bestowed on the late King of Pop. Visibly emotional, the two thanked the fans and pledged they would continue to support all t... |
1 February 2010
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As he continues to battle cancer, Michael C. Hall is receiving accolade after accolade for his work on Showtime’s critically acclaimed and very popular killer series, “Dexter.” After taking home a Golden Globe for the part, Hall also won a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding actor over the wee... |
25 January 2010
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Michael C. Hall recently announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer and that, thanks to the early diagnosis, he could happily tell his fans that the doctors had told him he was in remission. On Sunday, the “Dexter” star took home a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Drama, but that made rival Bill ... |
19 January 2010
10:36 GMT |
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Late last week, Michael C. Hall, best known for his part as bloodspatter analyst and serial killer Dexter Morgan on Showtime’s “Dexter,” revealed that he had been diagnosed and had already started treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. At the same time, the actor insisted he would attend last night... |
18 January 2010
04:20 GMT |
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It is the most expensive movie ever made, while also a project that required over 12 years to complete. It is James Cameron’s latest masterpiece and it has just been crowned the biggest winner at last night’s Golden Globes. “Avatar” won for Best Director and, most importantly, Best Motion Pict... |
18 January 2010
03:34 GMT |
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At the 2010 People’s Choice Awards, Mariah Carey was named Favorite R&B Artist for her single “Obsessed,” ahead of other strong contenders like Usher, Alicia Keys and Beyonce. Dressed in a gorgeous siren white gown, the singer had visible difficulties walking in it, so much so that she had her husba... |
8 January 2010
08:26 GMT |
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Mariah Carey finally got the acceptance and praise she’s been looking for ever since she first decided to have a go with acting, when her part in “Precious” was awarded with the Breakthrough Artist at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. At this year’s People’s Choice Awards, th... |
8 January 2010
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His ability to carry more “serious” roles has already been acknowledged and praised by movie critics, but at this year’s edition of People’s Choice Awards, Hugh Jackman was honored for his skills as an action movie star. The Australian actor was named Favorite Action star for his part as Wolve... |
7 January 2010
06:32 GMT |
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Throughout the years, Mariah Carey has received serious criticism for her acting endeavors, but 2009 turned out to be different. With her part as an unkempt social worker with a big heart in “Precious,” the singer won over critics and general audiences – and even the Breakthrough Artist Award at the... |
7 January 2010
05:48 GMT |
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Johnny Depp, for many years stuck in the limbo of box office success, has just capped off what was an amazing year (2009) and an even more amazing decade with a win as Actor of the Decade at Wednesday’s People’s Choice Awards 2010. As E! Online can confirm, Depp was presented with the award by Sacha Baron... |
7 January 2010
05:01 GMT |
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While some games rely on downloadable content to extend their lifespan, others are a little more intimate with the game's community and make fans take part in its post-release creation process. This is usually achieved through the outing of mod tools, or editors, that allow users everywhere to add a little somet... |
4 January 2010
05:12 GMT |
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Gerard Butler has had a very busy year, putting out movies from various genres, from romantic comedies (“The Ugly Truth”) to action movies (“Gamer“) and dramas (“Law Abiding Citizen”). A nice way to round up 2009 is with an award for International Star of the Year, which the actor ... |
16 December 2009
05:52 GMT |
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Time magazine’s finalists for Person of the Year 2009 now include Apple's iconic CEO, Mr. Steve Jobs, who won Fortune's CEO of the Decade title earlier this year. Jobs is the single business leader on this year's Time list. The full list of 2009 Candidates is: Angela Merkel; Barack Obama; Ben Ber... |
15 December 2009
05:09 GMT |
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Come January 31, 2010, the music industry will celebrate its most accomplished and successful artists for the year 2009, but rapper 50 Cent will not partake in the Grammy Awards ceremony. Not only will he not attend, having not been nominated at this edition, but he’ll also do his best to enlighten audiences as... |
10 December 2009
10:01 GMT |
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Worldwide provider of microcontrollers and analog semiconductors Microchip Technology Inc. was revealed today to have received no less than three different awards in three different countries for its technology, which excels in the area of low-power consumption. Microchip's portfolio is comprised of products tha... |
4 December 2009
06:50 GMT |
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A while ago, we published an article and editorial about the nominations to the Packt CMS Awards. After a long period of voting, the results are in and controversy is out. This year's winners are WordPress, Plone, ImpressCMS and Drupal (yes, again). Considered an equivalent of the “Best New Act” aw... |
14 November 2009
05:58 GMT |
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The “vampire frenzy” ignited last year with “Twilight,” starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, is not even close to coming to an end, E! Online believes. If the sense of anticipation surrounding “New Moon,” the second film in the franchise, is no indication ... |
19 October 2009
05:11 GMT |
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I wrote this editorial after the recent nominees for the Open Source CMS Award from Packt were released to the public a few weeks ago. After passing through a testing, updating and indexing process with all the nominees, some useful tips, details and conclusions can be presented to help readers in their voting proces... |
8 October 2009
07:56 GMT |
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Everybody likes award ceremonies, especially those in which regular people vote for the winner. Maybe this is the reason why the Packt Open Source CMS Award has managed to consolidate itself as a realistic and meaningful prize for the best open source CMSs around. After a month-long open nomination process, voting ha... |
8 October 2009
03:09 GMT |
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Beyonce Knowles is truly one of the most successful female performers of our time and, as proof of that, Billboard magazine has just announced she will be honored with the most significant award. The “Halo” singer is not only talented and universally appreciated, but also an esteemed humanitarian and a ro... |
28 August 2009
08:31 GMT |
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Jennifer Aniston has had more than her fair share of tabloid media, with countless stories dwelling either on her breakup from Brad Pitt (which continues to apply to this day) or on her allegedly disastrous love life ever since. Far from being upset over it, Aniston proved at last night’s Women In Film ceremony... |
14 June 2009
05:06 GMT |
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Apple has announced the Design Awards for this year, noting winners such as Marketcircle Inc. (Billings), MLB.com (MLB.com At Bat 2009), iPhone developer ngmoco:) and Elias Pietil, with his famous Wooden Labyrinth 3D iPhone game. “The Apple Design Awards recognize technical excellence, innovation, and outstand... |
11 June 2009
06:23 GMT |
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