$5,000 puts you in supercars of your dreams Oct 9, 2007
Lagasca, who drives a Nissan 350Z at home but is thinking of buying a Porsche, throws himself into learning the differences. "This is a dream come true for me," he says, adding that the day was a birthday present to himself as he's about to turn 40. (USA Today -- Autos)
Shifting gears Oct 2, 2007
In his garage: Nissan 350Z convertible, Nissan Versa, 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 ... In his garage: Nissan 350Z convertible, Nissan Versa, 1967 Ford Mustang GT500. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hacked iPhones' Days May Be Numbered Sep 27, 2007
Few hackers received more -- or benefit -- from their iPhone handiwork than George Hotz, the New Jersey teenager who traded two iPhones he hacked for a new car (Nissan 350Z), three brand-new iPhones and a paid consulting gig for CertiCell, a Louisville, Ky. -based mobile phone repair company. (eSecurityPlanet)
The ethics of hacking Sep 7, 2007
Hotz traded in the unlocked iPhone for a "sweet Nissan 350Z and three 8 gigabite iPhones" and signed off his diarised blog with the words, "this has been a great end to a great summer". The icing on the cake. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Unlocked iPhone: Profit vs. Personal Use Sep 1, 2007
On Aug. 31, George Hotz plans to trade in his iPhone for a metallic blue Nissan 350Z sports car and three brand-new iPhones. But the 17-year-old's device is no ordinary Apple phone. (NewsFactor Network)
Unlocking iPhone may open up legal issues Aug 31, 2007
George Hotz, a 17-year-old in New Jersey who managed to unlock his iPhone last week, using both software and hardware modifications, traded the unlocked phone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z" and three iPhones, according to his blog. Hotz made the deal with Terry Daidone, co-founder of CertiCell, a cell phone repair company in Louisville, Kentucky. (International Herald Tribune)
Would-be iPhone unlockers hesitating in face of legal hurdles Aug 31, 2007
Instead, Hotz traded the unlocked phone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z" and three iPhones, according to his blog. Hotz made the deal with Terry Daidone, co-founder of CertiCell, a cell phone repair company in Louisville, Ky. (Globe and Mail)
iPhone hackers could face legal battle Aug 30, 2007
Instead, Hotz traded the unlocked phone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z" and three iPhones, according to his blog. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Teen trades hacked iPhone for 'sweet' car Aug 30, 2007
Hotz traded the iPhone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z," 3 iPhones ... Hotz posted on his blog that he traded his modified iPhone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones.". (CNN -- Tech)
17-year-old hacker restores faith in mankind Aug 30, 2007
In return for the iPhone, Hotz on Friday will receive a Nissan 350Z sports car and three new iPhones. Daidone also has offered Hotz a consulting job with CertiCell. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Companies think twice about unlocking iPhones Aug 30, 2007
George Hotz, 17, unlocked his iPhone and traded it for 'a sweet Nissan 350Z' and three iPhones, according to his blog ... Instead, Hotz traded the unlocked phone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z" and three iPhones, according to his blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* World Business Quick Take Aug 30, 2007
Hotz posted on his blog that he traded his modified iPhone for "a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones." The 17-year-old Hotz said he will be sending the three new iPhones to the three online collaborators who helped him divorce Apple Inc's popular product from ATtwork. The job took 500 hours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
iPhone Hacked Free from AT&T Aug 30, 2007
Though he initially attempted to list the modified iPhone on the auction site eBay, Hotz wrote that he traded it to Terry Daidone, the founder of which sells aftermarket handset parts as well as used and refurbished handsets, for a Nissan 350Z and three unmodified iPhones. In Hotz's most recent blog post, he recounted that he has arrived at college and has also started consulting for CertiCell and. (eWeek)
iPhone hacker hired by Hampton Beach tycoon Aug 30, 2007
Not only did Daidone agree to give him a new silver Nissan 350Z, but he also agreed to give him three more iPhones. Hotz told The Associated Press he will be sending the three iPhones, "unlocked if they wish," to the online collaborators who helped him unlock the device. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
iPhone unlocker trades for car Aug 29, 2007
George Hotz, who successfully hacked an iPhone, traded the unlocked handheld to the founder of CertiCell for a Nissan 350Z ... "I traded it for a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones.". (InfoWorld)
Why Apple Can't Stop iPhone Hackers Aug 29, 2007
Why Apple Can't Stop iPhone Hackers. It sure sounds like a steal. (BusinessWeek)
iPhone hacker swaps secret for car Aug 29, 2007
A teenager who unlocked his iPhone so it could be used on networks outside the US has traded the gadget for a brand new Nissan 350Z. ... In Australia, a new Nissan 350Z sells for more than $60,000, while in the US an 8GB iPhone can be bought for $US599 ($730). (Sydney Morning Herald)
Apple never called teen hacker Aug 29, 2007
Over the weekend, he traded one of his two unlocked iPhones for a snazzy new Nissan 350Z sports car. Someone created a biographical entry for him on Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia. (AZCentral -- Business)
What's A Hacked iPhone Worth? How About A New Car? Aug 29, 2007
"I traded it for a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones," Hotz posted. Perhaps, even better, there is even the promise of a paycheck. (Forbes)
Hacked iPhone Earns Teen Hot New Ride, Job Aug 29, 2007
George Hotz, 17, reworked his iPhone so that it can be used with cellular networks other than AT&T. He posted on his blog that he traded the modified gadget for "a sweet Nissan 350Z" and three new iPhones. Hotz made the deal with the co-founder of CertiCell, who also promised the teen a paid consulting job. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
After The iPhone Hacks Aug 29, 2007
And in the end, the founder of CertiCell, a supplier of new and refurbished OEM and after-market handset parts, offered to trade Hotz a Nissan 350Z for the hacked iPhone. He accepted. (CIO Information Network)
Fast Lane Leads Bollea To Tragedy Aug 28, 2007
" Nick Bollea, who is home schooled, as is his sister, plays a big part in the reality show, which depicts the family's dealings with day-to-day life amid the color of celebrity. Episodes center on the fame of the wrestling patriarch, whose real name is Terry Bollea, and his daughter, Brooke, the budding pop singer. Nick Bollea seemed largely untouched by his famous relatives and was pursuing his own dreams, including cars. They were born and have lived much of their lives in the Tampa Bay area.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
iPhone hacker trades reworked gadget Aug 28, 2007
Hotz posted on his blog that he traded his modified iPhone for a sweet Nissan 350Z and 3 8GB iPhones. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
East Carolina pilots pediatric preventive dental clinic Aug 13, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007. A $295,781 grant was awarded to the Brody School of Medicine to establish a pediatric preventive dental clinic for overweight children without access to dental care. (The Daily Reflector)
Men robbed Sunday Aug 13, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007. A 28- and a 25-year-old man reported to Greenville police they were robbed at gunpoint at 1:58 a.m. Sunday near Summit and Second Street. (The Daily Reflector)
Many States Cut Off Foster Youth at 18 Aug 13, 2007
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press Writer. SAN FRANCISCO Anthony Pico qualifies as an expert on foster care after spending 18 years in California's program. (The Daily Reflector)
Mild earthquake rattles western N.C. Aug 5, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It wasn't an alarm clock that awakened some residents of western North Carolina this morning. A mild earthquake centered southeast of Asheville shook the region shortly after 6 a.m.. (The Daily Reflector)
Henderson County apple growers say they're open for business Aug 5, 2007
EDNEYVILLE, N.C. Henderson County's 200 apple growers are open for business. Debbie Wilkie and her husband say they have about 40 percent of a normal crop. (The Daily Reflector)
Man killed, suspect wounded in shootout with police Jul 29, 2007
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. A dispute over a woman led to one man's death and a shootout in which the suspect, a police officer and a child were wounded, authorities said Saturday. Halifax County Sheriff Jeff Frazier said the trouble started about 7 p.m. when Scotland Neck police were called to a shooting. (The Daily Reflector)
Banjo player A.C. Overton dies Jul 29, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. A-C Overton, a banjo player who kept to the traditional form of American folk music dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, has died at the age of 80. The son of a Chatham County tenant farmer, Overton picked up a banjo when he was eight and learned the tricky, two-finger picking style from his uncle. (The Daily Reflector)
UIC professor, wife killed in accident Jul 25, 2007
Inder "Paul" Batra, 65, and his wife, Uma, 57, were standing or walking along two-lane Graystone Lane in San Jose when the driver of a speeding Nissan 350Z lost control and hit them, said Todd Thibodeau, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol. They were pronounced dead at the scene, he said. (Chicago Tribune)
Nissan North America Announces $35,000 NCLR Sponsorship Jul 21, 2007
As Ed Arguelles from Extreme Autofest attests, "Without a doubt, the car the kids are really after is the Nissan 350Z because it's sporty, sleek and powerful." Nissan not only has consistently raised the standard in the automotive industry, but also has set a good example as a responsible and generous corporate citizen. "Nissan values NCLR's mission of helping Hispanics achieve the American dream," said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Sr. Manager of Philanthropy and Diversity Communications, Nissan... (PR Newswire)
Space race: For automakers, bigger is better, nevermind gas Jul 16, 2007
But from a competitive standpoint, the TT has more rivals than before, such as Nissan 350Z, Mercedes SLK and Porsche Cayman. TT will be sized right alongside the others. (USA Today -- Money)
Charlotte-area homeowners sue Beazer Homes for fraudulent tactics Jul 4, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Fraudulent tactics were so pervasive in a Beazer Homes housing development in Charlotte that corporate management must have participated or condoned the approach, according to a lawsuit filed against the Atlanta-based company. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Mecklenburg County Superior Court by 10 homebuyers, also names as defendants a Beazer sales agent, Roderick D. Williams, and Beazer Mortgage, which arranged five of the loans. (The Daily Reflector)
Source: Bobcats come to terms with Carroll Jul 4, 2007
By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Guard Matt Carroll and the Charlotte Bobcats have come to terms on a six-year contract, a person close to the negotiations said Wednesday. (The Daily Reflector)
Police show off recruiting video made by high school students Jul 4, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. It's a recruiting video created by high school students to attract their peers, a full-tilt string of brash video clips to show off the local police department. The 30-second video spot features a pounding electric guitar spliced over footage of officers in SWAT gear, a revving police chase and lots of guns. (The Daily Reflector)
License to Wed Jul 4, 2007
Welcome to Reflector. Theatrical Release Date: 07/03/2007. (The Daily Reflector)
OBJECT OF DESIRE Jul 1, 2007
"It was unfamiliar and I thought it was a little like the Nissan 350Z. Then I saw the cross-drilled brakes and thought, that's no Nissan.". Garay said he wasn't sure about the looks, that maybe "the silver trim takes away from the lines." But he did say that he liked "the rear of the car.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Jun 20, 2007
At 11 that evening he hopped in his brand new Nissan 350Z, left the family home in Landover to return to his dorm at the University of Maryland. The first call to medics came in from his dorm at about 6:50 a.m., when Brian Tribble was imploring an operator not to let his friend die. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Newspaper carrier found dead at gas station Jun 15, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. A pregnant woman who was delivering newspapers in Raleigh for USA Today was found dead behind a gas station-convenience store, police and a family member said. The death of Jennifer K. Nielsen, 22, was being investigated as a homicide, police said. (The Daily Reflector)
Blue Ridge Paper sold to New Zealand company Jun 15, 2007
CANTON, N.C. Blue Ridge Paper Products, whose shareholders include many of its 1,300 employees, has been acquired by a firm in New Zealand for $338 million. Officials with the company, which operates a mill in Canton and a processing plant in Waynesville, said Thursday that it "has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Rank Group Limited.". (The Daily Reflector)
Nissan's crystal ball predicts coupe success Jun 15, 2007
The overall effect resembles the Nissan 350Z sports car and the Infiniti G35 coupe from Nissan's luxury division. But there were consequences. (Washington Times)
Rose's Blount signs to play at Navarro Jun 8, 2007
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Bookkeeper Gets 4 Years for Embezzlement Jun 8, 2007
BOSTON A bookkeeper was sentenced to four years in prison for embezzling $6. 9 million from a company to spend on such things as a ranch in Vermont, a life-size statue of Al Capone and a private performance by singer Burt Bacharach. (The Daily Reflector)
Police: Man, his baby are rescued from Tar River Jun 8, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office Water Emergency Response Team pulled a man and his child from a sandbar in the Tar River early Thursday. (The Daily Reflector)
N.C.'s Ocracoke Island Named Top Beach Jun 8, 2007
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press Writer. RALEIGH, N.C. Move over, Florida and Hawaii. (The Daily Reflector)
Greenville man set for fishing contest Jun 8, 2007
Greenville man set for fishing contest. Greenville man set for fishing contest. (The Daily Reflector)
Ala. Lawmaker Punches Senate Colleague Jun 8, 2007
Lawmaker Punches Senate Colleague. Lawmaker Punches Senate Colleague. (The Daily Reflector)
Scientists mimic embryonic stem cells using ordinary skin cells in mice Jun 8, 2007
By Malcolm Ritter The Associated Press. Thursday, June 07, 2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Convertibles at every price Jun 2, 2007
Volkswagen New Beetle. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. (AZCentral)
First drive: new Nissan 350Z May 30, 2007
Well thats what weve got with the new, new Nissan 350Z. ... Nissan 350Z Pricing: Coupe: R419 500 Roadster: R453 900. (iAfrica.com)
Man Injured by Toppled Tombstone Charged May 8, 2007
A man found trapped unconscious beneath a 1,000-pound tombstone in a cemetery faces charges and might have to pay for damages, police said. Michael David Schreiber's legs were broken by the stone, and the family name on the gravestone left the letter "V" imprinted on his thigh, Merrillville Officer Ray Smith said. (The Daily Reflector)
6 Charged With Plot on Army Base in N.J. May 8, 2007
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Writer. MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. Six men from the former Yugoslavia were arrested on charges they plotted to attack the Fort Dix Army base and "kill as many soldiers as possible," federal authorities said Tuesday. (The Daily Reflector)
More women seek breast MRIs May 8, 2007
More women seeking breast MRIs. More women seeking breast MRIs Doctors say they're not for everyone. (The Daily Reflector)
ECU notes: Pirates play host to The Citadel May 8, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007. ECU baseball hosts Citadel. (The Daily Reflector)
Family sues 2 area bars in man's death May 1, 2007
Feeney and Marino were both thrown from Feeney s Nissan 350Z after it struck a wire rope guardrail off the right shoulder north of Exit 18 on Route 8 in Ansonia about 2 a.m.. The sports car rolled over and slid several hundred feet, police reported, and Marino was killed instantly. (New Haven Register, CT)
Nissan's Hot Little Luxury Sedan May 1, 2007
It shares a platform with the Nissan 350Z sports car and starts at $34,165 with a five-speed automatic and $34,765 with a stick shift. Meanwhile, the redesigned '07 G35 sedan is a big improvement over the previous version of that car. (BusinessWeek)
Fire destroys condos near Atlantic Beach Apr 30, 2007
PINE KNOLL SHORES, N.C. Fire destroyed 12 homes in a three-condominium complex Sunday, gutting two of the buildings. Fire officials said strong winds pushed the fire, and they could only save one of the six-unit, three-story buildings located near Atlantic Beach. (The Daily Reflector)
East Carolina 6, Southern Mississippi 3 Apr 30, 2007
GREENVILLE, N.C. Kyle Roller went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and three RBIs to lead East Carolina past Southern Mississippi 6-3 on Sunday. Jamie Ray went 3-for-4 for the Pirates (29-15, 7-7 Conference USA). (The Daily Reflector)
Report: Cars Still Beat SUVs In Safety Apr 20, 2007
The two-door Acura RSX had the second-highest rate with 202 driver deaths followed by the Nissan 350Z, which registered 193 deaths. "Among the vehicles with the highest death rates, many are older designs. And older designs are not as crashworthy," said McCartt. (CBS News)
Car safety improves Apr 20, 2007
Nissan 350Z, a midsize sports car, received a high death rate in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's report. Conversation guidelines: USA TODAY welcomes your thoughts, stories and information related to this article. (USA Today -- Money)
Blazer Has Highest Driver Death Rate Apr 19, 2007
The two-door Acura RSX had the second-highest rate with 202 driver deaths followed by the Nissan 350Z, which registered 193 deaths. Automakers said the study was limited in its scope because it did not include factors which could play a major role in the fatalities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Edwards touts Southern roots in pursuit of rural votes Apr 16, 2007
By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Writer. SENECA, S.C. Presidential candidate John Edwards focused on aiding rural economies Monday, while using his small town birthplace as a backdrop to tout himself as a Southern Democrat with Dixie appeal. (The Daily Reflector)
Spring storm brings snow, school closings, power outages Apr 16, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. Thousands of Duke Energy customers were without power Monday as a spring storm brought in strong winds across the state and snowfall in several mountain counties, forcing schools to close. More than 50,000 customers were without power Monday morning, with nearly 20,000 outages reported in Henderson County in southwest North Carolina. (The Daily Reflector)
2 Injured In Street Racing Crash Apr 13, 2007
Houston police said the crash happened when the driver of a Nissan 350Z lost control while racing a BMW on Kirby Drive near Stanmore Drive at about 10:30 p.m.. "At some point, the Nissan lost control and left the roadway, striking two trees and pinning both occupants in the vehicle," Capt. Milton Martin said. (Click2Houston, TX)
