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The University of Washington (UW, commonly called U-Dub) is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. [1]

The University of Wisconsin’Madison (UW’Madison, Madison, or Wisconsin) is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. [2]

Established in Laramie, WY in 1886, UW is a nationally recognized research institution with accomplished faculty and world-class facilities. [3]

The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University District, Seattle and two other campuses Tacoma and Bothell. [1]

The University of Wyoming provides quality undergraduate and graduate education to 13,000 students from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. [3]

The school struggled initially, closing three times: in 1863 for lack of students, and again in 1867 and 1876 due to shortage of funds. [1]

From museums, to digital and fine art, to stage performances, Arts at the UW offers you a world of creative experiences. [4]

Founded in 1848, UW’Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. [2]

While the website is still usable without JavaScript, it should be enabled to enjoy the full interactive experience. [...] June 15, 2011 - Flying at 41,000 feet elevation aboard the world’s largest airborne astronomical observatory, University of Wyoming student Michael Lundquist gazes into a region of the universe that has never previously been observed in such detail. [3]

85% of the Husky student body graduated in the top ten percent of his or her high school class. [1]

The Wisconsin Badgers compete in 25 intercollegiate sports in the NCAA ’s Division I Big Ten Conference and have won 27 national championships. [...] Its comprehensive academic program offers 135 undergraduate majors, along with 151 master’s degree programs and 107 doctoral programs. [2]

A first-hand visit to campus is the best way to learn about UW. [3]

From 1907 to 1917, Washington football teams were unbeaten in 63 consecutive games, an NCAA record. [1]

Sources:
[1] University of Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] University of Wisconsin’Madison - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] UW - Laramie, Wyoming | University of Wyoming
[4] University of Washington - washington.edu

This is an example of how Google Wave could be used for event planning, with a map. [1]

Google Wave is also a platform with a rich set of open APIs that allow developers to embed waves in other web services and to build extensions that work inside waves. [2]

After spending a couple hours with Google Wave, I have to say that the application looks to have a lot of utility for eWEEK Labs. [3]

Or maybe there were just too many features to ever allow it to be defined properly, but Google is saying today that they are going to stop any further development of Google Wave. [4]

Called Wave, the Web application is the equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife for consumer online services and possibly one of the riskiest and most ambitious endeavors Google has embarked upon in years. [...] Google has released to developers an early version of a collaboration and communication tool that consolidates features from e-mail, instant messaging, blogging, wikis, multimedia management, and document sharing. [1]

Wave, a real time messaging platform, was unveiled in May 2009 to an enthusiastic crowd of developers at the Google I/O event in San Francisco. [4]

Software extensions provide contextual spelling/grammar checking, automated translation among 40 languages, and numerous other features. [5]

Developers can now build applications that authenticate users, and fetch or modify waves. [2]

It provides extensions in the form of Gadgets and Robots, and is embeddable by dropping interactive windows into a given wave on external sites, such as blog sites. [5]

Important: The Google Wave API has been officially deprecated as of May 26, 2011 to reflect that it’s no longer undergoing active development and experimentation, which is the hallmark of APIs in the Code Labs program. [2]

When Google announced its intention to buy Global IP Solutions (GIPS) in order to acquire its well-regarded portfolio of audio and video codecs and media processing technologies, many analysts speculated that the move may allow Google to leverage GIPS technology, along with Google Voice and Gizmo5, to effectively compete with Skype for Internet-based voice and video calling. [3]

Google Wave is a web-based computing platform and communications protocol, designed to merge key features of media like e-mail, instant messaging, wikis, and social networking. [5]

Our guess is many, or all, of them will soon be working for Vic Gundotra and his new WWF (war with Facebook). [4]

It could tell ISVs to forget for the immediate future about the Unified Communications Interoperability Forum and its machinations, to just make sure its video or collaboration program interoperates with Google, and multivendor interoperability will just work itself out. [3]

Sources:
[1] Google’s Wave Consolidates Core Online Features in …
[2] Google Wave API - Google Code
[3] Making Google Wave Essential to Unified Communications - Cloud …
[4] Wave Goodbye To Google Wave
[5] Apache Wave - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Quick Response codes (QR codes) and other two-dimensional codes are expected to achieve widespread use this year ‘ and for good reason. [1]

Everywhere you look at the South by Southwest conference this week, you see QR codes. [2]

Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are two-dimensional barcodes that can serve an important role in your job search. [3]

QR code for the URL of the English Wikipedia Mobile main page. [4]

This unique bar code on the lower right of the sticker (known as a QR code) lets customers - and potential customers - instantly learn more about a business, by visiting a mobile version of the business’ Place Page on any supported phone. [5]

Go to m.fastcompany.com for our mobile version. [2]

You may soon see QR Codes in a magazine advert, on a billboard, a web page or even on someone’s t-shirt. [6]

Although initially used for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR codes now are used in a much broader context, including both commercial tracking applications and convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users (termed mobile tagging). [4]

Whether you do this with a blog, or you change your homepage with new offers, coupons or new products, it serves to show Google that your site is “alive.” [6]

“The ability to create nearly instant mobile web pages, accessible by any smart phone, opens the door to all types of intriguing possibilities.” [...] Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life. [7]

When you scan or read a QR code with your iPhone, Android or other camera-enabled Smartphone, you can link to digital content on the web; activate a number of phone functions including email, IM and SMS; and connect the mobile device to a web browser. [1]

It is also imperative to check that the content you are sending people to can be easily digested on a mobile device. [3]

MS tag to Microsoft Tag Reader app. [1]

Users with a camera phone equipped with the correct reader application can scan the image of the QR code to display text, contact information, connect to a wireless network, or open a web page in the telephone’s browser. [4]

Sources:
[1] How QR Codes Can Grow Your Business | Social Media Examiner
[2] What Business Card? Just Scan My QR Code | Fast Company
[3] Scan Your Way to a New Job with QR Codes - On …
[4] QR code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] QR Code - Google Favorite Places
[6] What Is A QR Code And Why Do You Need One?
[7] Introducing ScanTag.com, the QR Code Management …

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Forex trading (off-exchange foreign currency trading) involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. [4]

Yesterday’s successful vote on Greek austerity looks to have set the stage for a summer risk rally. [1]

To trade the forex market effectively, you need the right tools and resources. [2]

By: Dima Chernovolov EUR/USD has just completed the highly Uniform and Clear Triangle chart pattern identified by Autochartist on the daily charts. [4]

Just a few minutes after I updated my trade, EUR/USD went on an upward rally and stopped me out. [5]

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Sources:
[1] Online Forex Trading | Currency Trading | Swissquote Bank
[2] Forex | Currency Trading | FX/4X Trade | FOREX
[3] Forex | Forex Broker | Trade Forex | Trading Point
[4] Forex | Currency Trading | Forex Broker | FXClub
[5] Forex Trading Online: Foreign Exchange (FX) Currency Trading Made Fun
[6] Foreign exchange market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. All Rights Reserved. [1]

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Wal-Mart in a decision that resurrects the Costco lawsuit and raises questions about the viability of any class-action dispute against a major employer. [2]

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. [3]

Costco’s appeal of that order was put on hold while the Supreme Court considered Dukes v. [4]

As of July 2009 it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world. [3]

If it fails to load, your pop-up blocker may be activated. [1]

June 20 (Bloomberg) — Seth Berenzweig, managing partner at Berenzweig Leonard LLP, talks about Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s victory in a class-action sex-discrimination lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court. [4]

Remember that Costco.com and Business Delivery maintain separate websites and shopping carts. [5]

It also essentially said that employees can pursue class-action lawsuits only if a company has a stated policy of paying women or minorities less. [2]

Please review its policies on Privacy and Terms of Use. [...] This site you are transferring to is not hosted by Costco. [1]

The plaintiffs needed to provide significant proof that the company operated under a general policy of discrimination, Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority, reversing the lower-court ruling. [...] The Supreme Court said lawyers for women suing Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart failed to point to a common corporate policy that led to gender discrimination at thousands of its U.S. stores. [4]

Furthermore, Costco does not carry multiple brands or varieties where the item is essentially the same except when it has a house brand to sell, typically under the Kirkland Signature label. [...] Costco employs about 142,000 full and part-time employees, including seasonal workers. [3]

Sources:
[1] Costco.ca: Offering thousands of items you won’t find in your …
[2] Costco class-action discrimination case to be revived in wake of …
[3] Costco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Costco Women’s Suit May be Imperiled by Supreme Court’s Wal …
[5] Costco.com: Offering thousands of items you won’t find in your …