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  Bell Labs: Lucent, Siros Developing Optical Disk Technology from Bell Labs
Siros is a privately held Silicon Valley company that specializes in ultra-high capacity optical data storage systems for the information industry.
Siros is backed by a number of the premiere venture capital firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Sequel Venture Partners, CMEA Ventures and Citicorp, and has raised more than $25 million in funding to date.
Siros Technologies, Inc., located in San Jose, California, is an innovator in the identification and development of new ultra-high density, optical storage products with the capacities and performance capabilities required by continually evolving information-based applications.
www.bell-labs.com /news/1999/april/8/1.html   (680 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle Books: Adventures in Crime and Space Closes
Siros explained that although the store needed a minimum of $15,000 in sales a month to get by, it was only averaging about $10,000.
Siros had turned in the rent late for the past six consecutive months, and the landlord voided the lease, which was on a month-by-month basis.
Siros would like to reopen the store, but his first order of business is revamping the Web site (www.crimeandspace.com) so that customers can use their credit cards to purchase books.
www.austinchronicle.com /gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:85441   (450 words)

  
 CAGEX V2.1 SIROS Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In October 1995, five ARM extended facilities had the SIROS system in place, and there is one at the central facility.
The SIROS dataset was obtained from the ARM Archive, courtesy of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Instruments associated with SIROS include upward and downward-looking pyranometers and pyrgeometers, a shaded pyranometer, a normal-incidence pyrheliometer, and a multi-filter rotating shadowband radiometer (MFRSR), which measures shortwave radiation in 6 bands as well as for the broadband.
www-cagex.larc.nasa.gov /cagex/v2.1/ind_dset/siros/siros.html   (831 words)

  
 GNTO-Greek Islands-Siros-Historic Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siros, first inhabitant in the Neolithic Era, has been one of the centres of development of the Cycladean civilization.
In the 13th century, Siros was occupied by the Venetians, who built the Medieval town of Ano Siros and converted the locals to Catholicism.
In 1821, Siros was under the protection of the French.
www.hri.org /infoxenios/english/cyclades/siros/history.html   (275 words)

  
 Siros
Siros is the capital of the Cyclades group, but it is only recently that it has become a tourist destination.
Ermoupoli, 'Queen of the Cyclades', is the capital and main harbor of Siros, on the east coast.
Ano Siros is also the birthplace of Markos Vamvakaris, the master of the Greek rembetika music, which you will have the chance to listen to in the traditional tavernas, while enjoying superb meals.
www.vip-yachting.com /Siros.htm   (579 words)

  
 Hotels-Syros, hotels-Syros in Greek islands, hotels, rooms, restaurants, taverns at Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece
Lilliputian roads with the smell of lime tickles your nose, courtyards and balconies from wood without galleries that give you the impression that they have been constructed only for children, and houses that almost always have their doors halfway open placing into operation the intercommunications between neighbors but in the traditional way.
If you like Ano Siros so much that you have the desire to learn more about this adorable district, then all you need is to direct yourselves towards the Exhibition of Traditional Professions but also to the Exhibition of various historical records which concern this exquisite municipality.
Thus the metropolis of Ano Siros is the Catholic church of Saint George.
www.greek-tourism.gr /syros/istoriauk.htm   (582 words)

  
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NETIR is different from the net surface longwave flux found by subtracting the upwelling LW flux from the downwelling LW flux, as measured by the two pyrgeometers.
The SIROS data stream available to the public provides the temperatures and flux, from which NETIR can be derived.
In all three plots, the presence of rain, as reported by the SMOS instruments, is denoted by blue dots, while the rest of the scatter plot is red..
www-cagex.larc.nasa.gov /cagex/v2.2/ind_dset/neg_offset/neg_offset.html   (1569 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - SIros, island, Greece, Greece (Greek Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Ermoupolis, or SIros, is the island's main town and port.
SIros is the richest and most populous of the Cyclades.
During the Greek War of Independence (1821–29) the island remained neutral, and many Greeks took refuge on it.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/SirosI.html   (191 words)

  
 goGreece.com: City Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The northern part of Siros is mountainous and the island stands out in general for the variety of the landscape in its hinterland, where hills alternate with low-lying farming areas.
In the centre of the town is the Town Hall, with the Historical Archives of the Municipality of Ano Siros, and the Museum devoted to the popular composer Markos Vamvakaris, revered as one of the masters of Greek music.
Siros is well-supplied with tourist amenities and its natural beauties and interesting monuments make it an ideal holiday destination.
www.gogreece.com /travel/select.asp?CityID=284   (560 words)

  
 Siros : Introduction | Frommers.com
Siros offers a rare opportunity to vacation as the Greeks do.
Excellent food, a long tradition of the popular music known as rembetika, glorious little-known beaches, and the most energetic island capital in the Cyclades are among its pleasures.
The best months to visit Siros are May, June, and September; the worst month is August, when vacationing Greeks fill every hotel room on the island.
www.frommers.com /destinations/siros/1655010001.html   (359 words)

  
 Welcome to Siros Restaurants (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siros Restaurant and Bar feature stunning interior design in a spectacular waterside setting.
Siros, gracious, sophisticated, unique waterfront dining and function facility… South Shore's acclaimed favorite destination spot.
Owner, Kristie Henriksen invites you to experience Siros Restaurant and Bar on the boardwalk of prestigious Marina Bay.
www.sirosrestaurants.com.cob-web.org:8888   (70 words)

  
 Light Reading - Nortel - Siros Gets $17 Million in Funding - Telecom News Analysis
But then, once again, the lips are sealed: Siros won’t go into details about the new platform, nor will it reveal whether it is developing long-wavelength VCSEL technology operating at 1310 or at 1550 nanometers, each one being suitable for different applications (see Startup Makes Waves in VCSEL Market and Intel Backs VCSEL Startup).
Siros has received a total of $32 million in funding to date.
Siros promises to reveal more about both the company’s technology and its customers over the next couple of months.
www.lightreading.com /document.asp?doc_id=12456   (1196 words)

  
 Nantasket Beach Hotel: Siros Restaurant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Exceptional cuisine and nightly entertainment can be found at Siros Beachside.
Whether you relax by the fireplace or on the outdoor deck you’ll be treated to a spectacular ocean panorama.
Siros Beachside can also cater your private party to create an event that is as individual as it is memorable.
www.nantasketbeachhotel.com /accom_siros.htm   (50 words)

  
 Siros : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Hoteliers Association of Siros operates an information booth at the pier in summer; it's open daily from 9am to 10pm.
Buses circle the southern half of Siros hourly in summer between 8am and midnight.
The off-season schedule is irregular due to the fact that the buses also bring children to and from school.
www.frommers.com.cob-web.org:8888 /destinations/siros/1655010002.html   (553 words)

  
 Syros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Syros (Greek: Σύρος), or Siros or Syra is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea.
The island has an area of about thirty-one square miles and 32,000 inhabitants today.
It was first called Syra, then Syros or Siros, and appears in ancient times to have been inhabited by the Phoenicians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Siros   (2444 words)

  
 Siros island in Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Ermoupoli, "Quen of the Cyclades", is the capital and main harbour of Siros.
Ano Siros (upper Siros) with its walls, narrow lanes and arches, has kept much of its medieval character.
The steep streets and countless steps lend the town the charm of a bygone age.
www.ecogreece.com /islands/siros.html   (134 words)

  
 Fearless Bob Siros on cyclejumpers.com
Bob was part of the "Siros World Champion Daredevils Thrill Show".
One of Bob's greatest stunt was the "Whirly Bird Jump where he would jump his motorcycle over a helicopter with the blade spinning.
Bob along with his brother, "Suicide" Dave Siros, toured the country with their show, which included Captain Dynamite, the Crash Cavalcade and the Coffin of Death.
www.cyclejumpers.com /bobsiros.html   (78 words)

  
 Serifos, Siros, Sifnos, Milos and Ios - TravelPuppy.com
Serifos, Siros, Sifnos, Milos and Ios - TravelPuppy.com
Its capital and main port, Ermoupolis, has several notable neoclassical buildings, such as the Town Hall and the Apollo Municipal Theatre (which is a miniature copy of La Scala in Milan), plus spacious public squares and impressive churches.
Upper Siros holds on to a strong medieval flavour with city walls, narrow cobbled streets and arcades.
travelpuppy.com /greece/serifos.htm   (531 words)

  
 Noonsite: Siros   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is prohibited to anchor in the area between the small island of Aspro and Siros.
The Port Siros (Ermoupolis) is midway down the eastern coast.
In Port Siros, moor on the north or west side of the harbour.
www.noonsite.com /Countries/Greece/Siros/?rc=PortProfile   (443 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle Books: The Man Who Made It Happen: A Q&A with Willie Siros
Willie Siros still runs his Adventures in Crime & Space bookstore online at CrimeandSpace.com, but his storefront on Sixth Street closed last year.
He's serving as co-chair of Bouchercon 2002 along with Karen Meschke, and sat down for a few minutes to discuss the convention.
Willie Siros: The convention was an effort to do with mysteries what is done with science fiction.
www.austinchronicle.com /gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:106192   (850 words)

  
 Siros travel guide
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www.world66.com /europe/greece/siros   (74 words)

  
 Siro's at Marina Bay - Quincy, MA: read unbiased reviews, view menu, make a reservation, hours and locations - ...
"I have eaten at Siros several times before and have not been a huge fan of the restaurant.
My recent visit was the most disappointing experience I have had there.
I was with a party of ten to celebrate a friends birthday.
travel.explorenewengland.com /restaurants-view-6174724500.htm   (122 words)

  
 Siros Greece - Galissas hotels - Siros
Hotel Francoise is located, eight kilometers from Ermoupolis, on the west side of the island of Siros, 200 meters far from a wonderful sandy beach, surrounded from trees in a quiet environment.
Francoise is a hotel in main building with 34 rooms, equipped with all the necessary things to make your stay unforgettable.
Hotel Maistrali is located at the picturesque village of Galissas, 7km from Ermoupolis, the well known for its culture and beauty town of Siros.
www.greekhotel.com /cyclades/syros/galissas/home.htm   (305 words)

  
 GREEK RHAPSODY | Athens | (Siros | Tinos | Santorini | Naxos | Sifnos) by a privately chartered sailing boat | Ioannina ...
Athens, (Siros, Tinos, Santorini, Naxos, Sifnos) by a privately chartered sailing boat, Ioannina, Metsovo, Thessaloniki and Xanthi.
First stop will be Siros, the modern administrative, commercial and cultural centre of the Cyclades.
The Hora, full of fine neoclassical buildings, old mansions, marble squares and magnificent churches, is built amphitheatrically up the hillsides around the port.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/9793.html   (1009 words)

  
 G.N.T.O. - Greek Islands - Siros
Siros, the capital of Cyclades, will impress everyone with the variety of the landscape, which alters from farming areas to hills.
Some of the most beautiful beaches are Galissas, Possidonia, Vari, Kini and Megas Gialos, all situated at the south side of Siros.
Ano Siros / Ermoupoli / Foinikas / Galissas / Kini / Vari
www.hri.org /infoxenios/english/cyclades/siros/siros.html   (207 words)

  
 SIROS Hotels - lodging in Greece
With SIROS and Greece top properties and hot deals.
Deep discounts and last minute deals on SIROS hotels, with savings on the top resorts, lodges and inns.
Check the SISSI city and the SIFNOS city for more deals on Greece hotel rooms and lodging accommodations.
www.americashistoricplaces.com /hotels_greece/SIROS.htm   (103 words)

  
 Siros Island
Siros was dominated by Macedonians, Ptolemie kings of Egypt and Romans.
Siros was part of the Eastern Empire (Romania), until the fall of Constantinople in 1204, when venetian Marco Sanudo became ruler of the island.
They respected the inhabitants because they had become catholics.
members.fortunecity.com /fstav1/islands/siros.html   (148 words)

  
 The Gadgeteer Bulletin Board - View Profile: siros
The Gadgeteer Bulletin Board - View Profile: siros
NEW HEADER and NAVBAR Now that the nav buttons are in the navbar template, you can stick whatever you like into this space.
siros is not a member of any public groups
forums.the-gadgeteer.com /vbbs/member.php?u=364   (95 words)

  
 Cheap Flights to Siros Cheap Airline Tickets to Siros
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 Siros Hotels: Read Siros Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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TripAdvisor™ provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on hotels in Siros, including Siros resorts, inns and B&Bs.
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