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Citgroup executives, faced with a plunging share price, began weighing the possibility of auctioning off pieces of the financial giant or even selling the company outright, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday, citing people familiar with the situation. (MS) (GS) (WFC) (WB)

A company looking for explosive growth would do well to look to Gloria Fan for financial guidance. Barely in her 40s , Fan already has helped shepherd two Silicon Valley venture-backed companies into the public arena.

Offering streaming data rates in excess of 15 Mbps and full embedded TCP/IP stack, model WLM400 802.11b/g wireless LAN module enables embedded designers to take advantage of high data rates available from Wi-Fi networks. It supports ARM9 application processor, UART control port, as well as SPI, I2C, GPIO, and ADC ports. Optimized for low power consumption, module is based on Marvell 8686 Wi-Fi chipset. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsCommunication systems and EquipmentSearch for suppliers of: LAN Adapters | Embedded Systems | Wireless Data Communication Adapters

Available with 3 differential channels per encoder, including dual axis and index, 104-QUAD-8 Series of PC/104 boards suit applications in embedded motion control and instrumentation. Features included are resettable fused +5 Vdc available per channel, input ranges between ±25 V and ±7 V common mode, clock rate of 4.3 MHz with digital filtering, and 24-bit dual axis quadrature counter LS7266R1. Boards are programmable for counting, speed, and direction. This story is related to the following:Test and Measuring InstrumentsComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: PC-104 Analog I/O Boards | Communications Boards

Accommodating VME64, VXS, and VPX boards in 6U and 3U form factors, 522 Development System provides unobstructed access to both system and rear transition boards for device monitoring. It features 200 cfm speed-controlled fans, front mounted test points, and LED's for all DC voltages, as well as optional LCD for displaying system voltages and fan and temperature monitoring functions. Modular, portable system is available in both standard and custom configurations. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Backplanes | Computer Chassis | Computer Enclosures

Featuring 1.5 GHz VIA C7 processor with up to 1 GB of DDR400 RAM, BoxPC 240A wall mountable fanless industrial computer suits applications including factory automation, industrial signage, food production, and manufacturing. It is constructed of sealed all metal chassis, and comes with industrial SATA 40 GB HDD at 5,400 rpm. Other features include dual Gigabit RJ-45 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 5 RS-232 COM ports, 1 RS-232/422/485 COM port, and up to five 1,600 x 1,200 VGA ports. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Industrial Computers

Based on Intel® EP80579 integrated processor with Intel® QuickAssist technology, PL-10540 and PL-10550 desktop platforms are designed for SOHO/SMB network management and network security applications. They offer 256 kb of L2 Coherent Cache, choice of four or five 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 1 USB 2.0 port and 1 console port, and dual color programmable LEDs. RoHS compliant platforms support DDRII 400/533/667/800 MHz memory, SATA HDD, Compact Flash II, and USB NAND Flash. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Ethernet Networking Accessories | Network Devices

Helping to future proof mission-critical network and automation system backbones, DataTuff® 7940A Category 6 UTP Cable is Ethernet/IP compliant. Four-pair 23 AWG cable features solid bare copper conductor and heavy-duty oil- and sunlight-resistant jacket. Bonded-Pair technology bonds individual insulated conductors of each pair along full length of cable. For optimal electrical performance, cable maintains consistent distance between conductors, with no twisting or gaps. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsElectrical Equipment and systems Sponsored by: Globtek Inc. - Your Power Partner...For Over 20 Years!Search for suppliers of: Twisted Pair Cables | Unshielded Cables | Category 6 Cables

Round Rock, Texas - - * Mini 9 and Mini 12 amp up personalization with attention-grabbing colors, designs - * Graphic designs from graffiti artist Tristan Eaton break new ground - - Dell today ... [WebWire - Friday, november 21, 2008]

1Up reports that the popularity of gaming on smartphones is growing, particularly on the iPhone. In fact, gaming on portable devices is growing even at home, where users presumably have access to more powerful platforms. CNN points out that the developer for Trism, one of the first popular games, has raked in over $250,000 in profits through the App Store. Apple exec Bob Borchers and various game developers recently discussed the future of games on the iPhone. "Patrick Gunn, director of marketing for EA Mobile, showcased Need for Speed Undercover, which will be available next month. Gunn says that EA has 'taken full advantage of all of the unique elements ... like touch, flick, accelerometer, and motion sensitivity' — and graphically, the game appears to be roughly on par with a PSP title."Read more of this story at Slashdot.