Low frequency clock chip supports long duration timing

Linear Technology announces the LTC6991, a simple, low frequency clock specifically designed for long duration timing applications.

IBM claims fastest MPU

IBM Corp. said that it will begin shipping Sept. 10 a new mainframe computer capable of 50 billion instructions per second, powered by 96 microprocessors with clock speeds up to 5.2 gigahertz.

Dominion Virginia Power Encourages Customers to Develop Home Emergency Plans, Kits

September is National Preparedness Month and Dominion Virginia Power is calling on its customers to make plans for dealing with emergencies, such as the approaching Hurricane Earl, that can affect their homes, businesses, and communities.

What To Stock For A Hurricane

Bypass Milk And Bread; Instead Get Nonperishables, Packaged Foods, Baby Formula, Pet Food MORE HEALTH NEWS To paraphrase an old retail adage, when the weather gets tough, the tough go shopping.

Local Red Cross volunteers respond to Hurricane Earl

Two volunteers left with an emergency response vehicle Wednesday night to help with the response to Hurricane Earl.