The Miniskirt That Drove Brazil Wild Nov 18, 2009
Star-struck business executives on the 45-minute shuttle flight asked if she really was Geisy, then used cell phones to snap pictures of themselves with her ... "To liberate me,'' she said. They snapped pictures with their cell phones and hundreds more appeared, creating a boisterous mob. Insults rained down as Arruda was escorted away by police, wearing a 00004000 borrowed white lab coat to cover her dress. "It was total terror,'' she recalled. (CBS News)
illustrations of New Yorks demise Nov 18, 2009
The architects got in touch after reading the urban premise of 's new album with , mentioned a ; in an interview with magazine, /rupture says the new mix "paints a picture of New York 40 years in the future, where the water line is at the fourth story of buildings and the rich people are dry in the Catskills. Kids are making music on their cell phones and grilling octopi. So, its postapocalyptic, but not necessarily grim.". Again, check out the images in. (Harper's Magazine)
Obama's Approval Rating Slips to 53% Nov 18, 2009
Phone numbers were dialed from random digit dial samples of both standard land-line and cell phones. The error due to sampling for results based on the entire sample could be plus or minus three percentage points. (CBS News)
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes. Article:Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes ... c/a/2009/11/17/EDG91AM0PF.DTL Article:Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Parents, children receive online safety education Nov 18, 2009
Topics included social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, and cell phones, both taking photos and texting ... Wistocki emphasized the long-term consequences of having a semi-nude or fully nude photo being circulated around the internet or on cell phones. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Get more: Assignment 7 Nov 18, 2009
Correctional guards now have a new weapon that can literally snuff out smuggled cell phones. Tags. (KGO, CA)
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage Nov 18, 2009
Doctors provide Internet-enabled cell phones to diabetic patients in order to improve their health. Patients enter their blood sugar levels, food. (Science Daily)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 17, 2009
"Otherwise it suffers from the chicken and egg problem. POS [Point of Sale] equipment is needed to interoperate with technology in the cell phones. Carriers and handset manufacturers need incentives to add cost into the cell phones. There has to be a network for it to be interesting to anyone," she said. The deal could also provide invaluable information about customer behaviour, she said. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
US Army's new weapon is thinking positively Nov 17, 2009
This is the first war in which soldiers have cell phones to call home and get into a fight with their spouses about the kids,'' he said. It meant soldiers could benefit from learning psychological skills to cope with everyday issues, such as how to get along better with partners and co-workers and handle personal rejection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
USFS may close all area campsites Nov 17, 2009
Don t rely on cell phones for rescue, since there is no coverage in many areas of national forests. For general information about the mountain pine beetle epidemic, visit. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Dr. Oz on Cell Phones and Your Health Nov 17, 2009
Cell Phones and Brain Cancer: Dr. Oz on Safety Tips and Your Health - ABC News ... Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the appeared on to explain the science behind cell phones and to share tips on how to use them safely ... Cell phones send out signals to the tower so the device may be identified. (ABC News)
Opinion: Palin wants to friend you Nov 17, 2009
Take cell phones, for example. A decade ago, they were a luxury item. (CNN)
Carrie Prejean, Sexting and a Lost Generation Nov 17, 2009
In fact, national surveys reveal that some 20 percent of teenagers have sent nude or semi-nude photos or videos over their cell phones. The personal pages of MySpace and Facebook are filled with images of young girls and guys in compromising situations. (Townhall.com)
Editorial: Nanny state is here with a vengeance Nov 17, 2009
The notion that wearing seat belts, smoking, obesity, talking and text-messaging on cell phones while driving - that all that is the individual's business and nobody else's - is fast becoming quaint. Starting Thursday (the annual Great American Smoke Out day) Lee Memorial Health System, Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Physicians Regional Healthcare System, NCH Healthcare System in Collier County and Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Inc. will ban tobacco products anywhere on their... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
1 in 7 Americans Went Hungry in 2008 Nov 17, 2009
Did they ask these people who couldn't put food on the table if they had a)big screen tvs, b)iPods, c)fancy cell phones, d)what kind of car they drive, or e)how much they spend on clothing per year. We have created a nation of cry babies and wimps. (CBS News)
Administration to Seek Seatbelts in Motorcoaches Nov 17, 2009
Prohibiting drivers from texting, and limiting their use of cell phones while behind the wheel. Federally-sponsored research found drivers were 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash if they were texting and nearly six times more likely if there they were dialing a cellphone. (ABC News -- Wire)
Students complain of slow FixIt responses Nov 17, 2009
Dwyer said the key cards can be subject to demagnetization when they come close to devices like cell phones and iPods - a regular occurrence for many students. He suggested students utilize the free card sleeves that cover the key in plastic and are provided by the Key Depot to prevent demagnetization. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Poor campus lighting sparks safety concerns Nov 17, 2009
People also face disadvantages from being out at night and not making safe decisions, such as walking around alone or being distracted while talking on cell phones, he said. Shah said the council plans to address these concerns by conducting a safety walk with RUPD, where they would walk around the campus together and point out unsafe areas. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
5 Steps To Prepare A Working Mom Ca... Nov 16, 2009
A lot of cell phones nowadays have a calendar function. While some executive moms will rely on their assistants, she won t always have her assistant on call when she s at home with her kids or on vacation so it would help if she had a virtual assistant with her, a PDA (personal digital assistant) or a cell phone. (Suite101.com)
Jessica book sales fall short Nov 16, 2009
Old computers, iPods, cell phones - Brian Boyd's got 'em all. But when Boyd, who runs a social media company, TrakVu, out of his Upper West Side apartment, wanted to get rid of some of his electronics, he didn't know what to do with the stuff. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Votran drivers garner National Safety Council accolades Nov 16, 2009
And through it all, Flynt, Huggins and Wilson are surrounded by some of the area's worst drivers -- who are often talking on cell phones, texting friends or just plain ignoring traffic laws as they drive. In spite of the odds, Huggins, Wilson and Flynt are among Volusia's safest drivers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Texting and cell phones (21) Nov 15, 2009
Texting and cell phones - Somerset - Daily American. The bill would ban drivers from texting on cell phones, PDAs and laptops. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Why SMSing can be a pain Nov 15, 2009
Gold, who directs the Ergonomics and Work Physiology Laboratory, said: "Looking around our campus, you see every student on their cell phones, typing away. "It's the age group that texts the most, so it's important to know what the health effects may be to learn whether it will cause long term damage. " She added: "What we've seen so far is very similar to what we see with office workers who've spent most of their time at a computer. (India Times, India)
Board enacts phone policy Nov 15, 2009
PALMER According to a newly adopted policy, Mat-Su Borough students can have cell phones at school, but if they re up to no good they shouldn t expect privacy ... On the other hand, Larson said he d read accounts from different communities of incidents where law enforcement was alerted to a crisis at a school because students called 911 from their cell phones ... Board Vice-President Sarah Welton said she supports these provisions, noting that in the college classes she teaches she writes on the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Viewpoints: Will texting render kids illiterate? LOL! Nov 15, 2009
Pen and paper are being replaced by computers, cell phones and iPods or MP3 players. Kids must be "digitally literate" to survive, which requires the ability to operate in the multimedia, dynamic environment of the Internet. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
The Buzz: Hearing to look at gang 'cyberthugs' Nov 14, 2009
Assemblyman (and attorney general candidate) Alberto Torrico has scheduled a legislative hearing in Ontario next week to explore "Gangs 2.0: The Emerging Threat of Cyberthugs." The press release announcing the get-together says Torrico, D-Newark, and others will explore the use of social networking tools in gang recruitment and gang-related crime, and points out, "Cell phones are another tool used by gangs to coordinate activities." Seems like they could just watch reruns of "The Wire.". WORTH... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More of this story Nov 14, 2009
The bill defines mobile electronic device to include cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, digital assistants, laptop computers, video games and cameras, but does not include audio equipment or navigation systems, or any video systems for passengers in the rear seats. The first reading last week garnered minimal public testimony, with one member of the public suggesting that the maximum fine of $50 is too low to effectively discourage the unwanted, unsafe behavior. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Texting Can Be a Pain in the Neck Nov 14, 2009
"The way the body is positioned for te 00004000 xting -- stationary shoulders and back with rapidly moving fingers -- is similar to the position for typing on a computer. "Looking around our campus, you see every student on their cell phones, typing away, she says in a news release. "Its the age group that texts the most, so its important to know what the health effects may be to learn whether it will cause long-term damage.". (CBS News)
New Nanowires May Contribute To Highly Efficient Solar Cells Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) Danish nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing the cornerstone of nanotechnology research -- nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and highly efficient solar cells. (Science Daily)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
He has all the characteristics you described and more, like a crazy obsession with cell phones. He's had 3 new ones in the last 6 months. (Harper's Magazine)
Fat kids: Coronary time bombs Nov 13, 2009
Childhood obesity experts mention common solutions for reducing childhood obesity: require more physical education classes, improve the nutritional value of school meals, encourage kids to play more sports and put away the video games and cell phones. Pate, the Heart Association spokesman, says parents can do their part by telling their kids to go outside and play. (CNN)
A War Still to Win Nov 13, 2009
It is amazing to think that a small number of fighters with stolen rockets, cell phones and garage door openers are blowing up tanks, running out the U.N. and pushing the coalition away from rural areas and into the cities. They are an intelligent, calculating, unbelievably resourceful and dangerous enemy that understands they have the momentum. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Head of the Class, Nov. 12 edition Nov 13, 2009
Cell phones/ ink cartridges have a drop box on the left side of the main hallway. These can be sent in at any time. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Kids need the internet Nov 13, 2009
And while todays kids are completely comfortable with computers, cell phones and the internet, its often parents who are more hesitant about embracing technology. For parents who are not completely at ease with the internet themselves, appreciating the value of it to their children can be difficult. (iAfrica.com)
In search of a jaunty angle Nov 13, 2009
Dude wrote on Oct 31, 2009 7:36 PM:" The phrase, "Hand UP not a hand out" was discussed in reference to the outlook of the men from the depression era because they had pride and they wanted to provide for their families instead of standing in food lines and getting welfare. Society's outlook has changed so much from that time. Everyone now expects the government to provide for them their NEEDs while they spend their money on Cell phones, new cars, cigarettes, TV with 500 channels of so called... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Palins coin conspiracy Nov 13, 2009
Sarah Palin at her speech Friday at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet, and attendees were barred from bringing cell phones, cameras, laptops, or recording devices of any kind ... Sarah Palin didn't allow press at her speech Friday at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet, and attendees were barred from bringing cell phones, cameras, laptops, or recording devices of any ... Sarah Palin didn't allow press at her speech Friday at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet,... (Harper's Magazine)
Reward Offered In Scripps Ranch Burglaries Nov 13, 2009
He steals wallets, purses, watches, cell phones, laptop computers and other small electronic devices. In the most recent case, images of the crook were captured by a surveillance camera as he used a stolen credit card at a convenience store near the scene of the burglary, police said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Buy Insurance or go to jail Nov 13, 2009
Tom wrote on Nov 12, 2009 4:34 PM:" Going to jail may not be so bad. They get free food and free health care.To Lol and Car Insurance. You are forced to buy car insurance to protect me, not yourself.However, I agree that health insurance is a right. I also believe a new car, big screen TV and cell phones are a right. Just send Pelosi the bill. ". Just Sayin wrote on Nov 12, 2009 3:26 PM:" So then 10 million people were laid off because they are lazy? O.K.! ". (New Iberia, LA)
LETTER: Obama aggressive in dealing with dissenters Nov 12, 2009
Last Friday, while speaking at a Wisconsin Right to Life fundraising banquet -- attendees were barred from bringing cell phones, cameras, laptops -- Palin rolled out the latest: an anti-Christian conspiracy in the redesign of U.S. coins. Palin waded into the subject by remarking that there had been a lot of "change" of late -- for example, the redesign of U.S. currency which moved the once-centered text "In God We Trust" to the edge of coins. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
10 Signs It's Time To Quit Your Job Nov 12, 2009
Although we live in a world of e-mail, cell phones, instant messages, Blackberries, WiFi and, yes, even face-to-face conversation, there can still be a complete lack of communication. Whether it's a co-worker who's not returning your voice mail or the CEO not conveying a company's goals and accomplishments, the breakdown of communication can be frustrating and detrimental to your job. (W-USA News, DC)
Documentary on Maine troop greeters to air on PBS Nov 12, 2009
The men and women in camouflage smiled and shook hands as they ran a gauntlet of greeters, then spilled through the airport terminal to take advantage of donated cell phones to called loved ones. Many of them headed straight outside for a smoke. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Not your ordinary vacation Nov 12, 2009
"Social media, Facebook, cell phones [it] means you're connected all the time, and people want to get away to somewhere remote," says Poon Tip, chief executive of G.A.P. Adventures, a travel company based in Toronto. He says and the are two G.A.P. Adventures destinations that are becoming popular getaways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Richard Rahn: Currency that Kills Nov 12, 2009
Payments of all types can be made by electronic means - with electronic banking; credit, debit and smart cards; and cell phones - all of which help the user avoid physical contact with dirty paper money. (Note: Most paper currencies are made largely from cotton cloth, which makes them very absorbent. (Newsmax)
U. trusts text messages Nov 12, 2009
While some University affiliates may have concerns about the effectiveness of the notification system, most say it s one of the most effective ways to relay emergencies, since most students carry their cell phones at all times. Rutgers implemented the emergency text notification system in April 2007 to complement the methods we already used to disseminate urgent information to the students, faculty and staff, said Emergency Management Director Daniel Pascale via e-mail correspondence. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Where Germs Hide Nov 12, 2009
Cell phones, purses and other commonly used items are also among the dirtiest when it comes to germs and bacteria ... Gerba, of the University of Arizona, found after conducting more than 7,000 studies that the most germs per square inch are on the things we touch the most, such as cell phones ... 5 percent of cell phones used by health care workers had evidence of bacterial contamination. (CBS News)
Pain In The Neck: Too Much Texting Could Lead To Overuse Injuries Nov 11, 2009
"Looking around our campus, you see every student on their cell phones, typing away," she said. "It's the age group that texts the most, so it's important to know what the health effects may be to learn whether it will cause long term damage.". (Science Daily)
Is your cell phone slowly killing you? Nov 11, 2009
Evidence still fuzzy on cell phones, cancer - CNN.com ... Evidence still fuzzy on cell phones, cancer ... Electromagnetic radiation given off by cell phones is too weak to cause direct DNA damage. (CNN)
Cell Phones Become Handheld Tools For Global Development Nov 11, 2009
University of Washington computer scientists are turning cell phones into flexible tools for collecting data in the field ... 9, 2007) Cell phones should come no closer than one meter to hospital beds and equipment, according Dutch research. (Science Daily)
Arrest made in Erie Jockey Health Club robbery Nov 11, 2009
The men took $600 in cash, identification, cell phones and cigarettes from the women, police said. Local News Headlines. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cups Are Rare Among Top Stocks Now Nov 11, 2009
Byd (BYDDF) is a China-based maker of cell phones, batteries and hybrid/dual-mode. 11/04/2009 05:53 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
New Light On The SARS Virus Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) Using novel techniques, Dutch researcher Matthijs Raaben has cast new light on the replication of coronaviruses, a family of viruses including the cause of SARS. He has shown, using luminescent viruses, how coronaviruses use host cells and how we can use the intracellular processes to attack the virus. Coronaviruses are entirely dependent, for their replication and dissemination, on the cells they infect. (Science Daily)
Mat-Su Borough hires two new directors Nov 11, 2009
(Towers refers to communications towers - for cell phones and emergency radios, for example. View sheds are panoramic views of the area, which people might say are disrupted by towers. (Anchorage Daily News)
NASA brings chemical sensor to iPhone Nov 11, 2009
A researcher at has developed what calls a proof of concept of new technology that would bring compact, low-cost, low-power, high-speed nanosensor-based chemical sensing capabilities to cell phones ... Cell-All is designed to provide greater chemical detection capabilities in cell phones. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sarah Palin rallies abortion opponents at Wisconsin event Nov 10, 2009
Spectators were told beforehand that prohibited items included cell phones, recording devices, video and still cameras, as well as strollers and car seats. A line stretched across the length of the facility and out to a parking lot as spectators waited patiently to pass through security. (Juneau Empire)
Texting ban for Pa. drivers comes to vote Nov 10, 2009
HARRISBURG -- For the last four years, the state Legislature has been making faint attempts to improve road safety by prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cell phones or by banning texting while driving ... Mr. Markosek's bill, as now written, doesn't prohibit drivers age 18 and older from using hand-held cell phones while they're behind the wheel ... As opposed to past legislative efforts to ban drivers from texting or using hand-held cell phones, this new bill appears to have widespread... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some Bogalusans need to take a remedial driving course: You know who you are! Nov 10, 2009
Talking on cell phones is going to kill someone before it s over, one way or another. Have you ever been behind someone talking on a cell phone and watched your speedometer slow to a crawl. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Healthcare reform necessary; nation is at crossroads Nov 10, 2009
concerned res wrote on Nov 9, 2009 7:08 AM:" Biased Media is the root problem with this country. I'm tired of hearing the argument that "people can't afford health insurance". It's called personal responsibility! I see sooooo many people that are "too poor to afford health insurance" that drink beer every night, smoke or chew, have a body full of tattoos and piercings, purchase cell phones for the family, upgrades their big screen t.v. every two years, and on and on. My point is this, many... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Looking Beyond the Bystander Effect Nov 10, 2009
Not only did the attack last for over two hours with 7 to 10 boys beating and raping the girl, but about 20 bystanders did nothing to stop the attack, some allegedly laughing or taking pictures with their cell phones. Kitty Genovese and The Bystander Effect. (Suite101.com)
Cell phones for seniors Nov 10, 2009
The bottom line: The Samsung Jitterbug J is perfect for seniors and anyone who doesn't want the hassle of modern cell phones. Just be wary of the expensive service fees. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Two die in early morning accident Nov 9, 2009
My remark concerning the cell phones is also a sincere concern as far too many lives are lost because of using them while driving ... Even where texting/talking on cell phones is illegal, people would still do it. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Northrop sells advisory services unit for $1.65B Nov 9, 2009
Singapore-based Flextronics International Ltd., which makes electronic gadgets such as cell phones and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox, said Monday it flipped to a second-quarter profit on better margins and improvements from restructuring. The company earned $19. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Field of Dreams Nov 9, 2009
"Indiana eventually would get around to building the gymnasium, but it would be a while. Jordan Field wasn't going anywhere. In fact, the lack of drainage would become a source of great excitement in just a few years.*****College life was a lot different in 1908 than it is 101 years later. There were no TVs, no radios, no Internet, no cell phones, no keggers, no texting, none of it. Entertainment came in playing sports and going to local dances and assemblies. In the winter of late 1907 and... (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Back to Brazil After 42 Years (664) Nov 9, 2009
They drive new cars, wear fashionable clothing, eat out, take vacations, use cell phones and buy with credit. Brazilians enjoy universal health care and benefit from the social assistance programs of the current government. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 8, 2009
"Otherwise it suffers from the chicken and egg problem. POS [Point of Sale] equipment is needed to interoperate with technology in the cell phones. Carriers and handset manufacturers need incentives to add cost into the cell phones. There has to be a network for it to be interesting to anyone," she said. The deal could also provide invaluable information about customer behaviour, she said. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
State trooper killed in Route 32 crash Nov 8, 2009
Bikrvic wrote on Nov 5, 2009 10:42 AM:" I do feel bad for the families of all involved, my condolences to David Lane's family.I do agree with the previous post and ask some questions. Why do traffic laws not apply to some troopers, sherrifs, and local cops? Many many times I have observed officers speeding without their lights on or talking on cell phones or otherwise disregarding the laws we get ticketed for. This is not a current trend either, it is more of something that has been happening... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
