Archive for August, 2008

Service drives tech company

Creative Computer Solutions of Michigan is a Troy-based high-tech service and sales company. Owner David Hoose said the firm specializes in computers of all kinds, Web hosting and site design.
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Sony is the star of the Games Convention in Germany

The Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, is the biggest annual video-game event in Europe, and it keeps getting bigger. This year, more than 203,000 people got a look at the latest offering from 547 exhibitors spread over more than 1 million square feet. That's a lot to take in over the four-day show.
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Comcast's Internet cap official

Comcast Corp., the largest U.S. cable operator, said subscribers whose use of the Internet exceeds 250 gigabytes of data a month may get a warning call and could lose their service.
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What a monster: 'Spore' mania is about to hit

Will Wright is not offended by the explicit monsters some folks have created using his evolution simulator, no matter which private parts they may resemble. In fact, Wright says he's been impressed with the indecent beasts spawned by a slimmed-down edition of “Spore,” his much-anticipated but difficult-to-describe game.
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Incidents Prompt Aspen 3-in-1 with Wooden Mattress Support Recall

Simplicity has announced that 14 child related incidents have prompted Aspen 3-in-1 with Wooden Mattress Support recall.
Some cribs were shipped with the wrong size wood screws. The screws could back out causing the mattress support to fall and could pose a possible suffocation hazard.
There has been 14 incidents reports and the number of recalled units […]


Lancaster Convertible Crib Recall From Simplicity

The potential hazard of Lancaster Convertible Crib is that the white paint could chip; a small part could result and could pose a possible choking hazard. This has caused the recall.
So far no incidents have been reports. About 574 units are involved in this recall.
Dates Sold: between in June 2004 and May 2005
MSRP: Approximately $200
Models […]


Simplicity Announces Nursery-In-A-Box Cribs Recall

Nursery-In-A-Box Cribs are recalled by Simplicity due to hazards associated with infants. Already six retailers have initiated to stop the product sales and recalled them.
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Simplicity Announces Crib Drop side Recall

Simplicity Inc. has announced a crib drop side recall due to potential hazards. Certain infants have been tragically affected.
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'MLB Power Pros' a hit, 'Hand of God' a miss

Mixing a blend of anime visuals with the feel (intentional or not) of Nintendo's classic “RBI Baseball,” “MLB Power Pros 2008″ has much in common with last year's edition of the game. Casual gamers not looking for an intense game of baseball will find a happy refuge here, because everything is simplified to the extent […]


'MLB Power Pros' a hit, 'Hand of God' a miss

Mixing a blend of anime visuals with the feel (intentional or not) of Nintendo's classic “RBI Baseball,” “MLB Power Pros 2008″ has much in common with last year's edition of the game. Casual gamers not looking for an intense game of baseball will find a happy refuge here, because everything is simplified to the extent […]