Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from January 2001

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from January 2001

TerraSync[TM].(geographic information system)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... TerraSync[TM] software gives Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals the convenience of using their pocket PC or preferred handheld device with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to collect and update data in the field. The...

E-Series.(dc coils)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... E-Series heavy-duty DC coils meet or exceed IP67 standards for thermal shock, weather resistance and dunk capability under demanding application conditions. The rugged external metal shell surrounds a seamless, encapsulated coil winding. No...

MS46xC VNMS Direct Receiver Access.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... MS46xC VNMS Direct Receiver Access models allow increased flexibility in testing amplifiers not handled with other models. They measure nonlinear effects in mixers, enhance antenna measurements and measure high power amplifiers. Measurement...

Non-Contact Position Sensors.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Non-Contact Position Sensors are versatile, flexible, robust and suitable for harsh environments. Applications include control pedals, levers, actuators and vehicle transmission position sensing. They have unlimited cycle rating, can be...

Take a Hike.(protecting, maintaining Appalachian Trail)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Experiencing nature first hand can be enlightening On April 30, 2000,1 began a 2,150 mile (3,440 kilometer) trek of the Appalachian Trail (AT). Beginning in my college days, I dreamed of someday hiking the AT. Finally, some 25 years...

Significant events in agricultural industry history.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... 1731 Jethro Tull introduced the horse-drawn cultivator and seed drill to English farming. 1784 James Small invented the iron plow in England. 1793 Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. 1831 Cyrus McCormick invented the grain reaper....

Sacramento -- Rich in Agriculture, History and Culture -- A Great Venue for 2001.(American Society of Agricultural Engineers annual meeting, management, member news)
January 1, 2001... The 2001 ASAE Annual International Meeting is being held in Sacramento, Calif., and will be hosted by the California/Nevada section of ASAE. There are some interesting facts about the area, known as the Central Valley, that may not be familiar...

GPS Critical Tool for Precision Farming.(second article in series on global positioning systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... For years the agricultural industry has been looking for a simple and efficient method to track various tasks in the field and measure the impact on crop yield. Global Positioning System (GPS) technology may be the answer. GPS is a...

M211-114 Miniature Torque/Thrust Sensor.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... M211-114 Miniature Torque/Thrust Sensor is used in tire rubber testing for applications where low torque levels must be measured in the presence of relatively high compression loads and temperature extremes. It features low inertial mass,...

Flotherm Computational Fluid Dynamics software.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Flotherm Computational Fluid Dynamics software package for electronics system designers predicts airflow and heat transfer to produce an optimized design without building time-consuming experimental models.

Resource Manager version 2001.(planning, scheduling spreadsheet add-on)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Resource Manager version 2001 is an add-on to Excel spreadsheet software. It offers a low-cost planning and scheduling solution for businesses of all sizes. Resource Manager 2001 features detailed work center calendars so labor fluctuations,...

DL421 DirectLine[TM].(sensors)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... DL421 DirectLine[TM] sensors measure pH offering modular plug-in construction, local display and keypad, and self diagnostics. A remote-mounting configuration allows for electrode submersion or special mounting applications. The output connects...

Model 1900 EZ TORK Development Kit.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Model 1900 EZ TORK Development Kit consists of a torque sensor and a signal conditioning circuit to measure and monitor torque in rotating equipment for design, testing, qualification, process control and quality assurance applications. The...

CAD/IQ 3.0.(CAD model testing tool)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... CAD/IQ 3.0 is a CAD model quality testing tool that detects and displays hidden CAD model errors and anomalies. CAD/IQ helps CAD users identify and correct problems at the source, eliminating downstream CAD model rework. This tool includes...

Model MIR1 Mini Infrared Thermometer.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Model MIR1 Mini Infrared Thermometer features include a 6:1 distance-to-target ratio, laser sighting for pinpoint accuracy, three-digit display of selectable degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius, display hold and an LCD display back light....

In-Cabinet Cable Management System.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... In-Cabinet Cable Management System manages and organize s patch cords and distribution cables within a cabinet. Works with most cabinet designs and includes provisions for managing cables horizontally and vertically. Consists of vertical panels...

HFT 5000.(fabric tubing for cables, pipes and hoses)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... HFT 5000 is heat shrinkable fabric tubing for bundling and protecting cables, pipes and hoses. Low shrink temperature characteristics reduce installation time and provide the benefits of fabric tubing protection for heat sensitive materials....

RAE G14.(worm reduction gear box)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... RAE G14 is a single worm reduction right angle gear box that is durable in applications requiring high output torque and dependability. The G14 offers speeds to 350 rpm. It features grease lubrication and high energy ceramic magnets.

UDAS.(UDAS data acquisition system)(Hardware Review)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... UDAS data acquisition systems provide an alternative to plug-in PC data acquisition boards. They use a Universal Serial Bus (USB), which offers hot-swappable and true plug-and-play configuration and operation. The PC automatically detects...

National Academies -- www.nationalacademies.org/webextra/crops/.(Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture is a new white paper from an international working group of seven science academies including five from developing nations. It details ways agricultural biotechnology can help alleviate hunger and poverty...

Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center -- www.aewc.umaine.edu/.(University of Maine)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This newly-designed University of Maine site offers resources for prospective students and companies and includes a list of construction projects, photos, research presentations, publications and links.

MSU biotechnology -- www.biotech.msu.edu.(Michigan State University)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This site offers a synopsis of biotechnological research at Michigan State University involving plants, animals and microbes. Contains summaries of research plus links to scientists' home pages and other sites.

Council for Biotechnology Information -- www.whybiotech.com.(web site)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Features information about biotechnology including data from a variety of sources, a discussion of benefits, links to academic, government and scientific organization sites and third party opinions and referrals.

Marketing and research skills merge.(The Innovation Realization Laboratory: Integrating Science and Engineering with Economics and Management)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Purdue University and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are bringing engineering and management students together to produce graduates with skills to transform academic research into marketable products. The program is called The...

U.S. agency facilitates global pollution reduction.(United States Initiative on Joint Implementation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation (USIJI) has approved seven projects that employ a range of renewable energy, forestry and energy efficiency technologies. Five of the projects are in the African countries of Uganda, Mali,...

USDA inspectors go high tech.(United States. Food Safety and Inspection Service)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has equipped its meat, poultry and egg product inspectors and other field personnel with notebook and desktop computers. The nationwide Field Automation and Information Management (FAIM)...

Tractors will still be made in Racine.(CNH Global)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... CNH Global plans to create a tractor assembly operation in Racine, Wis., separate from the existing tractor production facility the company previously said it would close. The new assembly operation will be at the same location as the...

McDonald's adopts anti-biotech policy.(McDonald's Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... McDonald's says that beginning in April 2001 its restaurants in Germany will stop serving products made from animals fed biotech feed. The international restaurant chain says it will also ensure that feed used by suppliers contains no...

Irradiation promoted through new group.(Food Irradiation Processing Alliance)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Association of International Industrial Irradiation has formed the Food Irradiation Processing Alliance (FIPA). Goals of the new alliance include establishing quality standards and a code of good practice for companies using food...

Global partners to develop polymers.(Tate and Lyle Ciric Acid, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Tate & Lyle Citric Acid and DuPont's Bio-Based Materials business have entered an agreement to manufacture advanced polymers from renewable sources. The two companies have agreed to develop a process that turns a carbohydrate base into 1-3...

Companies develop water treatment model.(Lyonnaise des Eaux, United Water Resources create computer application)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Lyonnaise des Eaux and United Water have combined forces in water services, research and development to create "Virtual Plant," a computer application to model and simulate a water treatment cycle. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

PET pickle container hits the market.(polyethylene terephthalate jars)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Vlasic Foods International is test-marketing a food product pasteurized in a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container. The Cherry Hill, N.J., company is testing three pickle varieties in 24-ounce (672-gram) wide mouth, 3.3-inch...

Digital cameras helpful to engineers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Engineers who already use photographs to illustrate their reports, specifications and teaching materials know that a picture tells a thousand words. Until recently, there was often a considerable delay in getting the photographs to where they...

USDA, southern states to release fly against fire ants.(phorid fly used by United States Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Phorid flies, parasites that decapitate imported fire ants, will be mass-reared beginning this spring for release in fire antinfested southern states in a new biological control initiative. The campaign pitting fly against fire ant is part...

Test determines wheat color class.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The ability to separate hard red wheats from whites has been improved by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. This development could be an important advance for export markets because baking and milling characteristics of hard...

Buried Alive.(grain bin accidents)
January 1, 2001... A better agricultural safety program could reduce grain bin mishaps Suffocating beneath a ton of grain is an awful way to die. Hundreds have lost their lives in grain bin accidents over the past 30 years but Purdue University safety...

Floating Toilets.(sewage management)
January 1, 2001... Pollution prevention is key concern for national recreation area In the heart of the American Southwest, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area encompasses 1.25 million acres (500,000 hectares) of pristine land surrounding Lake Powell in...

Theory of Engine Evolution.(development of low-emission engines)
January 1, 2001... Natural selection breeds low-emission designs Increased environmental concerns and legislated emissions standards are steering engine research towards reducing soot and nitric oxide (NOx) emissions while maintaining fuel economy. Many...

From Point A to Point B.(agricultural chemicals in water table)
January 1, 2001... Study shows how agricultural chemicals move through the root zone The Midwest United States produce more than 80 percent of the nation's corn and soybeans and are primary users of fertilizers and pesticides. The multi-agency Management...

Agriculture tops list of U.S. co-ops.(agriculture largest industry among cooperative businesses)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The nation's largest agriculture cooperatives earned more than $62 billion in 1999 making it the largest cooperative industry in the United States, the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) reports. The NCB Co-op 100[R] annually lists the highest...

U.S. company to provide olympic snacks.(Diamond of California to supply walnuts)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Walnut producer Diamond of California has been selected as an official supplier to the 2002 and 2004 U.s. Olympic teams and the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. A spokesman for the Olympics says walnuts help round out an athlete's...

Rain Bird explores parade possibilities.(Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing Corp. celebrated the efforts of explorers Lewis and Clark and their Indian guide Sacagawea on New Year's day with the company's 2001 float "Enchanted Expedition." Rain Bird's fifth annual entry in the...

Less grad degrees could hurt economy.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Decreasing admissions in U.S. graduate level science and engineering programs could soon mean more than just empty classrooms. The trend could signal a shift in the country's economy, a National Science Foundation (NSF) study shows. NSF...

Model EBV 18.(priston pump)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Model EBV 18 solenoid operated oscillating piston pumps are a solution for many fluid pumping applications such as transferring lubrication oil, water cleaning fluids and other compatible liquids. The piston material is stainless steel with...

VisualMetrix 2000.(engineering software)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... VisualMetrix 2000 provides a modeling environment for creating and solving linked equations for engineering and scientific calculations. It includes an interactive database of physical constants, properties, variables and equations; physical...

Model M1000 Peristaltic Pump.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Model M1000 Peristaltic Pump features a patented quick-change tube loading system. Tube cartridges can be easily changed by unclipping them from the pump head and replacing them with new cartridges. Available in polysulfone or clear K-resin for...

CE-WedgeCE-WedgeCE-Wedge.(computer software)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... CE-Wedge is an easy-to-use data collection program designed for interfacing serial devices such as bar code scanners, calipers, micrometers and scales to any Windows CE program. Input real-time serial data directly into Pocket Excel, Pocket...

DCR1.(flame detector)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... DCR1 flame detector is for use in clean room bench applications found in semiconductor fabrication facilities. It is controlled by a microprocessor and detects flame using a combination of ultraviolet and infrared technology. DCR1 is programmed...

CLARIFICATION.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2001... The article "Disaster Zone" on page 13 of November Resource incorrectly stated that Uzbekistan has a population of 24.5 billion. That number should have been 24.5 million.

Sightseer's guide to engineering.(Web-based travel guide )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... To celebrate National Engineers Week's 50th anniversary, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and its society partners are creating A Sightseers' Guide to Engineering, a Web-based travel guide that will encourage both adults...

Farm injury database.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A new database on farm injuries is now available on the Internet. The Web site, www.nsc.org/farmsafe.htm identifies common causes of injuries and deaths on the farm and ways to prevent them. Agriculture is the second most dangerous industry --...

Can crop temperature guide center-pivot irrigation?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Adding temperature sensors to a site-specific, center-pivot irrigation system showed it is possible to detect water stress and manage delivery of irrigation water using information from the sensors. Agricultural Research Service scientists...

New tool improves no-till seeding.(seed drill attachment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A new attachment designed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists can improve performance of seed drills for growers who want to use no-till planting techniques. No-till -- placing seeds into soil through the leftover plant...

Ozone latest tool for U.S. food safety.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... It leaves no taste, odor or flavor, and yet -- by passing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) initial review -- it has the potential to become the next major tool for the safe treatment, storage and processing of nearly every type of...

Hughes Shipping First 2-Way Satellite DirecPC Systems.
January 2, 2001... GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND, 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Sylvia Dennis, Newsbytes. Hughes Network Systems (HNS) has started shipping its first two-way all-satellite DirecPC systems under its "Broadband Everywhere" brand name. The DirecPC service,...

PayPal Goes Offline With MasterCard Debit Card.
January 2, 2001... PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Steve Gold, Newsbytes. Following the lead of Beenz, the Web sales loyalty company, PayPal has also launched a MasterCard debit card for registered users to spend their electronic cash. ...

CNet And ZDNet Will Not Merge Asian Sites, Says VP.
January 2, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Julian Matthews, Newsbytes. Online tech media giants CNet and ZDNet will not merge their Asian sites, according to Robert Borchert, vice president of investor relations for CNet Networks, Inc . ...

CORDIS EU Research & Innovation News Goes Mobile.
January 2, 2001... BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Steve Gold, Newsbytes. The European Community (EC) -funded CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service) database has extended its reach beyond the Web and into the world of the mobile...

Oblivion Taps Pagoo To Offer Voice Over Broadband.
January 2, 2001... SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Sylvia Dennis, Newsbytes. Hard on the heels of signing Seattle's ReFlex up to its voice-over-broadband (VOB) trials, Pagoo has confirmed Sanford, North Carolina's Oblivion as its third...

Internet Update: Armed And Ready For Christmas.
January 2, 2001... While a number Web-connected outfits purport to be ready to track Santa's airborne progress this Christmas, none has the Arctic authority of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The joint US/Canada military organization has...

Internet Update: A Windows Media Holiday.
January 2, 2001... Nothing says "Christmas" like snuggling up in front of a computer monitor and watching software giant Microsoft trying to crush streaming-media competitor RealNetworks. This season, Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft is showing off the quality of...

Internet Update: An E-card Emergency.
January 2, 2001... With Christmas just a couple days away, even the US Postal Service can't help you get those holiday greetings delivered in time. Fortunately, the Web is cluttered with companies eager to send your best wishes by e-mail immediately. Joining the...

Newsbytes Telecom Week In Review.
January 2, 2001... WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Ian Stokell, Newsbytes. In this week's Telecom Week in Review: SBC Pays Record $6.1Mil Fine For Poor Service; Hughes Electronics To Buy DSL Provider Telocity; Lucent Cutting Costs, Jobs; FCC...

"AntiTrust" - Hollywood Film On Tech Industry Due.
January 2, 2001... VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Michael Bartlett, Newsbytes. "AntiTrust," a new motion picture from MGM scheduled to hit theaters Jan. 12, 2001, explores the headlong, and often cutthroat race for supremacy in the...

Newsbytes Internet Week In Review.
January 2, 2001... WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Ian Stokell, Newsbytes. In this week's roundup of Internet news: China To Protect Intellectual Copyrights On The Net; Despite Record Holiday Sales, E-Tailers Miss Chances - Study; Harry Potter...

Close-Up Is First Indian Brand Sponsor On MSN Messenger.
January 2, 2001... NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By CT Mahabharat, Newsbytes. Hindustan Lever Ltd.'s (HLL) Close-Up has become the first Indian brand to sponsor MSN Messenger, a popular one-to-one messaging system on msn.com. A banner of Close-Up...

Judge Dismisses All But One Suit Against PSINet.
January 2, 2001... ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By Martin Stone, Newsbytes. A federal judge in Virginia has dismissed 14 of 15 class-action lawsuits accusing Internet service provider PSINet Inc. of securities fraud. An official company...

India - Tata Cellular, Air Tel To Widen Reach.
January 2, 2001... NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By CT Mahabharat, Newsbytes. Cellular giants Tata Cellular Ltd. and Bharti Mobile Ltd., with its Air Tel brand, will broaden their reach in the semi-urban markets, and some coastal and rural areas of Andhra...

Netscape Sets Up Subsidiary In India.
January 2, 2001... NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By CT Mahabharat, Newsbytes. Netscape Communications , the US subsidiary of America Online Inc., plans to develop Internet products for its global enterprise services in India with the help of native...

Peak XV Networks To Offer IP Services In India.
January 2, 2001... NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By CT Mahabharat, Newsbytes. Peak XV Networks, Inc., the US-based global networking company, has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Bangalore to offer next- generation Internet Protocol (IP) services to...

India - Now It's Pune's Turn To Join Cyber Bandwagon.
January 2, 2001... NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By CT Mahabharat, Newsbytes. If Hyderabad has the cybercity, Pune will soon boast of Magarpatta. The proposed 4 million square foot information technology complex promises to be home to national and...

Internet Update: Looking for information on Orlando.
January 2, 2001... Created by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, this site acts as an umbrella for the community's most important sites, including city and county government, the Orlando International Airport, Economic Development Commission...

Internet Update: Web business risk insurance available online.
January 2, 2001... Atlas has teamed up with Clickforcover.com, the Internet risk insurer, to be the first Internet service provider (ISP) anywhere to offer its business subscribers access to comprehensive insurance protection against Web related risks. Atlas...

Internet Update: Using the phone to put a human touch back into the Web.
January 2, 2001... Keen.com's new site offers answers about computing - especially to novice users - using the phone to answer questions. The site allows Web users to click on the topics they need information on and then click on the appropriate icon on-screen....

Holiday Shopping Revenue Doubles Online - Report.
January 2, 2001... RESTON, VIRGINIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 26 (NB) -- By Steven Bonisteel, Newsbytes. Although the forecast for many online retailers this winter includes flurries of pink slips, consumers braved turbulent times for dot-coms and handed out more than...

DaimlerChrysler Bargain Hunts On The Internet.
January 2, 2001... AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN, U.S.A. 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Michael Bartlett, Newsbytes. When General Motors, Ford, Renault, Nissan and DaimlerChrysler pooled resources to form Covisint, an online exchange where the automakers could buy parts, they...

Thailand's TT&T Expects To Win Telecom Partner Soon.
January 2, 2001... BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Telecom Reporters, The Nation. Provincial fixed-line operator Thai Telephone and Telecommunication (TT&T) expects to have a strategic partner by the middle of next year, a company executive said today....

Liquid Audio Moves Into Greater China With Partner.
January 2, 2001... REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Adam Creed, Newsbytes. Digital music company Liquid Audio Inc. has today set up Greater China operations with partner, the Japan Investment Management Agency (JIMA), that will build local...

DoubleClick Pulls Out Of NetCreations Deal.
January 2, 2001... REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Adam Creed, Newsbytes. Internet advertising company DoubleClick Inc. has pulled out of a deal to buy e-mail marketing company NetCreations [NASDAQ:NTCR] after an unnamed third company...

AAPT Halts Australian CDMA Network Roll-Out.
January 2, 2001... MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Adam Creed, Newsbytes. Australia's third-largest telephone company, the Telecom New Zealand-owned AAPT Ltd, has called a halt to work building a code divison multiple access (CDMA) wireless network....

China Mobile Prepares High-Speed Data Services.
January 2, 2001... BEIJING, CHINA, 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Adam Creed, Newsbytes. One of China's biggest telcos, state-owned China Mobile Communications Corporation, will roll out mobile data services via a general packet radio service (GPRS) network it has...

27 States OK Draft Bill To Collect Internet Sales Tax.
January 2, 2001... WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A., 2000 DEC 21 (NB) -- By Brian Krebs, Newsbytes. Representatives from 27 US states today approved draft legislation that - if enacted at the individual state level - could soon help states collect sales tax revenue for...

Visa Says Record Holiday E-Commerce Spending.
January 2, 2001... FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Michael Bartlett, Newsbytes. The online holiday shopping season is pretty much done for the year - save for a few stragglers who do not mind their gifts being delivered after Christmas or...

Your Washtech.com Wrap-Up for Friday, December 22, 2000.
January 2, 2001... WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A., 2000 DEC 22 (NB) -- By Staff, Washtech. Here's the latest news from the greater Washington/Baltimore Region as of 3:30 p.m.: TOP NEWS - Iconixx Cuts More Than 100 Jobs Layoffs come 10 days after the...