Category: Technology

  • Virginia Tech student hears of friend’s death via IM

    As I was scrambling to get a story out Tuesday evening I received an instant message from a sophomore I had met met earlier in the day about Ross Alameddine who died in the shooting.

  • Students find support, outlet for grief online

    For one Virginia Tech student, the terrible news didn’t come through a conversation with a friend or from the authorities, or even over the phone. He learned of his friend’s death through an instant message.

  • Survey: Violent video games ‘exhilarating’ escapism

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  • Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors

    Thorpe and Paul Lead Viking Juniors Viking Cue Junior 9-Ball Tour / Columbus, OH by Rick Davis The March 31-April 1 weekend brought a pair of juniors’ events to compliment the host of other action offered by the Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour at Cornfed Reds in Columbus, OH, with Billy…

  • Raxx Pool Room Bar and Grill

    Raxx Pool Room Bar and Grill Raxx Pool Room Bar Grill, located in West Hempstead, NY, is the largest and one of the most popular billiard parlor on Long Island. At 12,000 square feet, Raxx has 29 regulation size AMC pool tables all covered with Simonis 860 cloth, a full…

  • BEF Academic Scholarship Program

    BEF Academic Scholarship Program The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is in the final month of accepting applications for the current year of scholarship awards. To be considered, completed paperwork must be submitted to the Billiard Education Foundation office, postmark no later than April 17, 2007.

  • The Viking Cue Ladies 9-Ball Tour

    The Viking Cue Ladies 9-Ball Tour The Viking 9-Ball Tour, the largest and longest-running open regional tour in the U.S., with over $90,000 in added prize money each year, announced today the creation of yet another 9-ball tour bearing the Viking Cues brand name as the title sponsor.

  • Mansion Gets Twisted – Upscale Billiards with a Twist

    Mansion Gets Twisted Opening March 1st, 2007 By Tim Taylor So you want to whip up a new twisted mixture of fun and entertainment. First you’ll need some ingredients. Might I suggest the following: Take a dash of fine dining, add a touch of live entertainment and fun, sprinkle your…

  • 2005-2006 BEF All Americans Named

    2005-2006 BEF All Americans NamedOutstanding students honored at Junior NationalsColorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Education Foundation [BEF] and the Billiard Congress of America [BCA] released its roster of academic All-Americans, following recognition ceremonies at the recent Junior Collegiate 9-Ball Championships in Tucson, Arizona. Twenty outstanding youngsters were selected to receive…