Under some conditions, structured hunts produce more deer than the sit-and-wait approach (Today) Dec 7, 2008
In Pennsylvania, cell phones and radios may be used for general communication with other hunters, but it's illegal -- and unethical -- to use electronic devices to alert hunters of the location of game animals. John Hayes can be reached at or 412-263-1991. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
GCI Receives Non-Compliance Notice From Nasdaq Nov 26, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Communication, Inc. ("GCI") (Nasdaq: ) announced that it received a Staff Determination Letter from Nasdaq on November 19, 2008 indicating that GCI is not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14), which requires the company to file all required reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission within the required time periods, because GCI has not timely filed with Nasdaq its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period... (PR Newswire)
Do meeting-free Fridays work? Nov 8, 2008
Maybe a general communication timeout would make sense. Just take it slowly, advises Ms. Gomez. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Experts tapping emotions to sway your vote Oct 5, 2008
The research demonstrates that the Internet is no substitute for good general communication strategy, Gulati said. The Internet "has to really work together to enhance or complement the more traditional forms of communication," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Building trades is good fit for CTC Sep 25, 2008
Till the main hands-on projects can be attempted, students are learning about safety equipment and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, hand tool and power tool identification, reading blueprints and rigging, as well as general communication and employability skills. That isn't to say the students haven't used a tool yet. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Cable to extend Southeast network Aug 24, 2008
Anchorage-based General Communication Inc. is laying cable in Southeast waters now. Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Angoon and Sitka - now only served by slower satellite and microwave networks - will be tied into Juneau and to the cable that links Seward and Oregon. (Juneau Empire)
GCI begins laying undersea fiber cable in Southeastern Aug 20, 2008
It's the second phase of General Communication Inc.'s $33-million project to connect Southeast Alaska to its fiber-optic network. The effort involves putting 360 miles of cable under water west of Ketchikan to a branching unit in the Gulf of Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi Scores High 80% with the Chinese Spoken Word May 20, 2008
People using this software are able to speak basic Chinese for conversation and general communication in one and a half months. Visitors to the Taiwan booth will be given a trial CD. Taiwan booth drums up excitement in IT innovation Dr Johnsee Lee, President of Industrial Technology Research Institute, who is the head of the Taiwan delegation at WCIT 2008, said that, "ITRI is here to showcase IT innovation from Taiwan, which has evolved from a manufacturing base to a high-tech digital base. For... (PR Newswire)
StoreVault S300 All-in-One Storage Solution--Save up to $1,150, Click here! Mar 2, 2008
Yes, I'd like to receive general communication from StoreVault, A NetApp Division, on products, services, promotions, news and events ... Yes, I'd like to receive general communication from StoreVault Partners on products, services, promotions, news and events. (LinuxPlanet)
Proposed study would map fiberoptics, gaps in cell service Feb 17, 2008
The proposed study can't guarantee results because the city and county governments are not in the business of providing general communication services. But advocates say a government-funded study is the only objective way to inventory what's available and to begin promoting enhanced communications, especially in rural areas. (Missoulian, MT)
GCI Announces Wireless Agreements and Fiber Capacity Sales Jan 10, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- General Communication, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) ("GCI") announced today that it reached an agreement with AT provides for an orderly four-year transition of GCI's wireless customers from the Dobson/ATork in Alaska to GCI's soon-to-be-built, wireless facilities ... " In light of its new wireless plans GCI issued revised capital expenditure guidance for 2008. GCI now anticipates total capital expenditures of $220 million in 2008 excluding amounts to be booked as a... (PR Newswire)
Japan's PM greets world on YouTube Jan 3, 2008
English is widely used throughout Asia as an international language of diplomacy, commerce and general communication. The channel hosts about two dozen video clips, including messages from LDP executives, a video summarizing the party's history and a lawmaker playing a traditional Japanese banjo. (Globe and Mail)
Frankly, franking costs far too much Jan 1, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007 7:17 PM CST. The word evokes images of something cooking inside the Wienermobile. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Memo shows attorney challenged policy before firing Nov 12, 2007
The memo also pointed out that Blunt himself had signed a records-retention policy in 2001 when he was secretary of state that said state agencies must retain records including all general communication' for three years. The e-mail stated that an updated retention policy kept that requirement. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
GCI purchases rural telecoms Oct 17, 2007
General Communication Inc. is continuing its march into rural Alaska, announcing a deal Monday to buy two telecom operations from a holding company owned by two southwest Native village corporations. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
GCI brings phone choice to Wasilla Oct 3, 2007
WASILLA -- For the first time, Mat-Su phone callers will have a choice of local service providers as General Communication Inc. ventures deeper into Matanuska Telephone Association territory. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Verizon Gets a Pass, Many Cablers Don’t Jul 10, 2007
The FCC had previously granted waivers to three small cable operators Oregon s BendBroadband in January, and Alaska s General Communication Inc. and Texas s OneSource Communications in May that committed to eliminating analog video transmission by the beginning of 2009. However, it wasn t until June 29 that the agency explicitly granted exemptions to all multichannel-video programming distributors that offered the same guarantee. (Multichannel News)
ITIL tough but worth it, says midmarket telco firm Jun 20, 2007
Jim Dunlap VP of IT, General Communications Inc. ... The vice president of IT at General Communication Inc. (GCI), Dunlap launched ITIL when he arrived at the Alaskan telecommunications company in 2004 ... Jim Dunlap VP of IT, General Communications Inc.. (SearchCIO.com)
Turkey calls Apr 29, 2007
A general communication or assembly sound. The Cut. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Truck accident cuts GCI services in Mat-Su Mar 24, 2007
The accident occurred about 10 a.m. off Seward-Meridian Parkway, said David Morris, spokesman for General Communication Inc.. The affected span crossed Palmdale Drive near the intersection of Seward-Meridian and Bogard Road. (Anchorage Daily News)
Entrepreneurs want stake in GCI Mar 7, 2007
The Lower 48 telecom giant Verizon has agreed to sell its stake in Anchorage's General Communication Inc. to wireless phone entrepreneurs John Stanton and Terry Gillespie, GCI said Monday. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Race may recharge financially Mar 3, 2007
Many of those subscribers come courtesy of General Communication Inc., one of the Iditarod's largest corporate sponsors. GCI bought Iditarod Insider subscriptions for every school in the state, adding about $75,000 in revenue, Hooley said. (Anchorage Daily News)
‹ Jeff Roe Feb 12, 2007
Background: Thirty years experience in telecommunications, including stints with large corporations such as Motorola and ATexecutive positions in smaller corporations such as General Communication Inc. and GST Telecommunications. Accounting. (Anchorage Daily News)
DigiTel's new game Feb 12, 2007
This year, Anchorage-based General Communication Inc., an Alaska telecom powerhouse, bought a 78 percent stake in DigiTel for $29. 5 million. (Anchorage Daily News)
Top 10 technologies only begin to cover the topic Feb 7, 2007
General communication technology. The world is growing ever smaller and more accessible as more technologies are evolving to allow business people to better communicate between themselves and exchange data. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Phone, cable, Internet out for some GCI customers Feb 3, 2007
David Morris, a spokesman for General Communication Inc., said it's unclear exactly how many customers are affected or when service will resume. A 911 caller first reported the damage at 11:09 a.m., said Anchorage Fire Department spokeswoman Jen Klugh. (Anchorage Daily News)
