| Business/Tech Boeing expects to hold onto missile defense contract
Boeing said Tuesday that it expects to stay on as the prime contractor for the Pentagon's ground-based Midcourse Defense missile program. Google lets news publishers restrict free views
In the midst of rumors that Microsoft might pay News Corp. to take its content off of Google, the Web-search giant announced Tuesday that it is allowing publishers to restrict the number of times users can access their content via Google. Video: Google vs. Microsoft in a nutshell
Peter Wilson, who's worked at both Microsoft and Google, took a five-minute look at the two companies Tuesday night at Ignite Seattle. The big difference, he said, is that Microsoft focused on platforms and Google focused on applications. But Microsoft now is playing catch-up in the app race – and Google is winning. Geek of the Week: Wolfgang Baur, fantasy gamer
When it comes to geekery, Wolfgang Baur just wants to play. The fantasy fan and game magazine publisher is seattlepi.com's Geek of the Week. Gates: Tanker request is fair; we want competition
The Air Force's draft request for proposals for new aerial refueling tankers is even-handed and the Pentagon wants competition to continue in the bid process, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday. iPhone, Verizon top annual cell phone ratings
Apple's iPhone 3GS was rated highest in customer satisfaction in Consumer Reports' annual cell phone rankings, which were released Tuesday. Geek out at Future of Flight Aviation Center Sunday
Just 48 lucky ticket holders will get an extended tour of Boeing's Everett plant Sunday and have a chance to win tickets to the Future of Flight Foundation's VIP party to view the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner. Check out photos and video of Boeing 787 engine restart
Photographer Liz Matzelle has galleries up of Boeing moving the first flight-test 787 back to the Everett flight line Monday and restarting its engines Tuesday. What emerging tech do baby boomers like and demand?
They represent a huge market. They'll soon make up one-third of the U.S. population. And they're not the first group you might think of when you think about technology innovation. Ballmer portait in 'blue screen of death' mosaic
Spotted this on Fake Steve Jobs as I was headed out of the office. Had to post for all to enjoy. It's a portrait of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, but it's a mosaic of a bunch of computers showing the infamous "blue screen of death." Lockheed Martin to fight Boeing for missile defense contract
Lockheed Martin Tuesday announced it would bid to take over development and support of the Pentagon's Ground-Based Midcourse Defense missile system, for which Boeing is now the prime contractor. Michael Jackson tops Web's search charts in 2009
The Associated Press reports: SAN FRANCISCO – Michael Jackson's stunning death made him the Internet's biggest star this year. The quest to find out what happened to Jackson in his final hours on June 25 and celebrate his legacy elevated the late entertainer to the top of the Internet's search charts for 2009. On Yahoo, it ended singer Britney Spears' four-year reign on top. Reports: Boeing targeting first 787 flight for Dec. 14
Boeing has moved up the target date for its first 787 Dreamliner flight eight days, to Dec. 14, and now plans to fly its second flight-test 787 before the end of the month, FlightBlogger reported Tuesday. Murdoch: Media must get readers to pay for online
The Associated Press reports: WASHINGTON – To thrive in the digital age, media companies need to persuade consumers to pay for news online by providing compelling information in any form they want, News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch said Tuesday. 
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