Business: (Social) Networkingwhile on the clock Nov 22, 2009
" 'Storing it in the cloud' As the director of the University of Georgia's New Media Institute and a professor in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Scott Shamp said he's often dismayed to present a lecture to a hall filled with students, few who can seem to tear their attention away from their laptops or cell phones long enough to hear what he has to say. Shamp has gotten used to the trend, but it's still hard to look around the room and see so many students looking at... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vodafone seeks more time to reply to Indian tax claim Nov 22, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Sat Nov 21, 4:50 am ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Comfort food season has arrived Nov 22, 2009
So turn it all off - televisions, cell phones, video games and computers. Involve your kids in meal planning and cooking: Spend time with your kids on the weekend planning and preparing next week's meals. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Center stage (9) Nov 22, 2009
Jake wrote on Nov 21, 2009 9:06 PM:" We no longer attend Ross Ragland events, even though we were regular patrons in the past...the crowds are too obnoxious, talking throughout the performances, cell phones ringing and people carrying on phone conversations, small children running up and down the aisles...When we asked people around us to please stop talking (on many, many different occassions), we were treated to escalated obnoxious behaviors. It truly isn't worth the hassle, especially with... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
JIM DODSON: Just Call It the Uh-Oh Decade Nov 22, 2009
"I have three teenagers with cell phones living in my house," explained Lesa Lindsay, standing nearby. "How about the OMG Decade? "You know," mused Carol Maloney, a part-time teacher from Sanford, "I think naming something is a very intimate thing. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Will Cape cops be quiet? Nov 21, 2009
As a convoy of police vehicles filed through the streets of Atlantis, residents could be seen pointing while chattering on their cell phones. Officers say some were tipping off relatives about the operation, potentially taking away the element of surprise. (iAfrica.com)
Police investigating burglary at Radio Shack Nov 21, 2009
Investigation revealed that a substantial amount of inventory, including 16 cell phones, seven digital cameras, a laptop computer and a Garmin GPS device were stolen from the store. The investigation of the incident continues with the owner of the business offering a 500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for this crime. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Intel Thinks Brain Implants Could Control PCs by 2020 Nov 21, 2009
In its Pittsburgh research laboratory, Intel is developing chips that can harness human brain waves to operate computers, television sets and cell phones. The chips giant's scientists have found that blood flow changes in certain parts of the brain when people think of a specific word. (Fox News)
Elisabeth Hasselbeck on 'Hannity' Nov 21, 2009
And I saw the immediate panic around the campaign, and I saw cell phones go up. And all I kept hearing was "off script." And I saw relief on her face and I saw panic on theirs. (Fox News)
Proper Theater Etiquette Nov 21, 2009
At a Live Theater Performance, One Should Have a Manner of Decorum. At a live theater performance, and at a movie theater, there are certain rude behaviors that should be avoided. (Suite101.com)
The types of entrepreneurs you meet in China Nov 21, 2009
Take Richard Robinson, the New England-born co-founder of Kooky Panda, a company that taps local developer talent to create social games for cell phones. Robinson is formerly vice-president for sales and marketing at Renren. (India Times)
Vodafone seeks more time to reply to Indian tax claim Nov 21, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. NEW DELHI (AFP) British mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc has sought an extra two months to reply to a two-billion-dollar Indian tax claim over its purchase of India's third-largest mobile operator. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
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Gillette Marines connection to youth group benefits his entire platoon Nov 21, 2009
Using cell phones as calculators, they tried to stay within their budget. Watching it all with an overwhelmed expression was Teresa ONeal. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders Nov 21, 2009
9:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2009. People with an eating disorder may not want to attend a support group or meet with therapists, but a new report raises the prospect that "remote therapies" via e-mail, text messaging or through Web sites could help them recover. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The 2009 WIRED Store Debuts This Weekend - Presented by American Express and Chevy Nov 21, 2009
The WIRED Store will feature more products than ever before more than 250 items, including the latest televisions, computers (including Acers new 3D laptop), cell phones, active gear, home goods, clothing, childrens toys and games, the Camaro, an electric motorcycle, a custom made WIRED Trek Bike and more. In addition, the WIRED Store will host a range of events weekly, including chef demos and wine tastings in the WIRED Caf, Geek Dad Saturdays, Game Day Sundays, a green section... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Do Teens Need Cell Phones? Nov 21, 2009
Do Teens Need Cell Phones ... Do Teens Need Cell Phones ... The widespread use of cell phones has altered the American culture and way of doing things in many ways, and teens are embracing it just as much, if not more, than adults. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The Flower Mound Police Department was involved in the following activities: Nov 21, 2009
A flat screen TV, an LCD TV, a mens gold watch, a flat screen TV, two video game systems, an Xbox game, a mens gold bracelet, three mens rings, two cell phones, a boombox stereo system, and a canary ring valued at $27,325 were stolen Nov. 9 in the 2100 block of Becket Drive. Theft. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Viewpoint: 12/21/2012: Will the Earth end (again)? Nov 21, 2009
Any large Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) could damage satellites and cell phones, while giving us a huge Aurora Borealis and an Aurora Australis. In 400,000,000 years, the expanding Sun will give us real trouble. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Recycling tip: Answering some common questions Nov 21, 2009
Nickel cadmium (NiCad) or rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cameras and cell phones, can be recycled. Alkaline batteries like double or triple E or A cannot be recycled and so must be put into the trash (unfortunately). (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
A vehicle passes by a school zone sign on Austin Street on Monday. Cell phone use is prohibited while the school zone is active. (Wave photo by Emily Allen) Nov 21, 2009
During a 30-minute time span, except at Calhoun High School, Wave staff members observed a total of 66 drivers talking on cell phones and 16 drivers texting while driving through school zones with flashing lights on. In the school zone on Austin Street located next to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School, a total of 17 drivers were noted talking on their cell phones ... The school zone in front of HJM Elementary School on Commerce Street had a total of seven drivers talking on cell phones while... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sentence request for US woman in Italy murder case Nov 21, 2009
In her closing remarks Saturday, prosecutor Manuela Comodi said evidence presented during the trial had shown that the defendants' cell phones were switched off the night of the crime, making their whereabouts impossible to trace. Comodi also recalled testimony by expert witnesses who said Sollecito's computer had not been used during the hours Kercher was stabbed to death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Council adopts phone ban Nov 21, 2009
Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 2:33 PM CST The Brenham school district is getting a hand with safer driving through school zones after city council members voted Thursday to keep some cell phones out of the hands of motorists. The council voted unanimously for an ordinance banning drivers from using handheld wireless communication devices cell phones in school zones ... A law passed by the last session of the Texas Legislature gave cities an option on whether to ban handheld cell phones in... (Brenham Banner, TX)
ARC performs acts of thanks Nov 21, 2009
Many took photos on their cell phones, and all had big smiles for the performers. Next Kelly Shanahan and Dan Pasik sang a duet to I'll Never Break Your Heart by the Backstreet Boys. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Can China's Backwaters Save the Global Economy? Nov 21, 2009
Zhu's three-floor electronics store, crammed with Sony TVs, Motorola cell phones and HP PCs, is located in a nondescript neighborhood in the western Chinese city of Xi'an. Far from China's dynamic coastal manufacturing and financial centers, Xi'an for decades has been an economic backwater known mainly as the home of China's famed terra-cotta warriors, reminders of the city's glory days as a capital of ancient dynasties. (Time.com)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 21, 2009
I don't consider myself to be old by any means, Neal, but it just seems to me that like 18, 19-year-old people, seniors in high school, a little bit younger than that, are really getting into that because they've got cell phones with video and amazing capability on them, and they can just do this all the time. And, you know, for me, I just got on MySpace like, you know, three or four years ago and, you know, that's enough for me. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
'Scrooge's Christmas' goes live at CWU tonight Nov 21, 2009
For the enjoyment of all our patrons, cell phones and pagers must be disabled during performances. The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 21, 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)
Ex-Vivendi CEO: I Made Mistakes but Never Misled Nov 21, 2009
Messier told the court he envisioned Vivendi blending entertainment with such communications technology as cell phones. But the ideas proved to be ahead of the technology of the time, and the company was jolted by such events as the financial shock following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, he said. (ABC News -- Wire)
GM Hopes Aggressive Ad Push Will Win Over Skeptical Drivers Nov 21, 2009
Motorola (MOT), the maker of cell phones and other telecom gear, has purchased RadioFrame Networks' base station business, which uses a technology called iDEN that allows walkie-talkie features on cell phones. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. (Investors Business Daily)
Defects in Carbon Nanotubes Could Lead to Improved Charge and Energy Storage Systems Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) Most people would like to be able to charge their cell phones and other personal electronics quickly and not too often. A recent discovery made by UC San Diego engineers could lead to carbon nanotube-based supercapacitors that could do just this. (Science Daily)
Cell phones for seniors Nov 21, 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 -- Technology)
New Jobless Claims Unchanged at 505K Nov 20, 2009
Obama arrived on the base 3:19 p.m. local time (1 a.m. Eastern Standard Time), and received a rousing welcome from 1,500 troops in camouflage uniforms, many holding cameras or pointing cell phones to snap pictures. "You guys make a pretty good photo op," the president said. (CBS News)
Theilen has driven school bus over 30 years Nov 20, 2009
Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:30 PM CST With all of the distractions on the roads, driving is not easy for anyone: cell phones, bad drivers and even inclement weather can cause problems ... With no aide on her bus, Theilen has learned how to watch her students and the road, but notes that the abundance of cell phones being used by other drivers can make her job a bit tricky at times ... Theilen is concerned about drivers inattentiveness while talking on cell phones and driving,... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
MPD drug raid yields five arrests Nov 20, 2009
Court filings said state officers also confiscated a gray safe, a ledger, multiple pipes, cell phones, and IDs. Two other students, whose names are being withheld because they have not been formally charged with a crime, were arrested for possession of marijuana. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Lawmaker stopped again for using cell phone in car Nov 20, 2009
Connecticut allows motorists to use cell phones, but only with hands-free devices. Bartlett says he didn't know his license was suspended, but admitted breaking the cell phone law. (FOX61, CT)
Surprise Registry inspection in Brockton finds 52 violations of sch... Nov 20, 2009
Two businesses were cited for drivers using cell phones while transporting students. The most serious charges included overloaded vans on two vehicles owned by Jolly Gardens, bald tires on a vehicle owned by Brewington Transportation, and a worn right front tire on a vehicle used by T & T Transportation. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Startup propels MEMS oscillators into mainstream Nov 20, 2009
Two years ago, Mohanty and Crowley spun-off Sand 9 from Boston University to develop Mohanty's novel MEMS oscillator structures into what has become the worlds' most precise silicon oscillator, which is capable of competing with the high-precision quartz crystal oscillators used by mainstream original equipment manufacturers in 3G/4G cell phones, global positioning systems (GPS), WiFi and other high-precision applications. "In a nutshell, we have a MEMS oscillator with performance... (EETimes)
Wellesley crime: Stolen cell phones and home break-ins Nov 20, 2009
By Staff reports Wicked Local Wellesley Posted Nov 19, 2009 @ 02:30 PM Last update Nov 19, 2009 @ 03:05 PM. The police log for Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 was written by Elana Zak from information provided by the Wellesley Police Department. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Cocoa mom digs for clues about missing son Nov 20, 2009
On the drive, she and Tremaine chatted on cell phones. Brown said she heard Tremaine argue with one roommate, then he put his phone down. (Florida Today)
Survivor Samoa Episode Ten Recap Nov 20, 2009
The winners were also going to be given Palm Pre cell phones that were a huge product plug for the show. The object of the week ten reward challenge was for one member to be elevated in a cradle with four ropes controlling how they moved, and the object being that the person in the cradle had to be maneuvered to pick up flags from the ground. (Suite101.com)
Parents demand probe of 'egg war' investigation Nov 20, 2009
Other students reported school officials taking their cell phones and checking the call records, she said. She questioned the legality of evidence allegedly obtained from confiscated cell phones and Facebook pages ... "There was no student who was held in here for hours. People are saying somebody scrolled through cell phones looking for information -- that's not true. "And at no time were students told by the assistant principals that if they turned in their friends they'd get a lesser... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Zakaria: Did Obama get point across? Nov 20, 2009
They trained for three months, they were sent out with Kalashnikovs, grenades and cell phones. A lot of it was the sheer unpredictability of it -- the mayhem, the sense of chaos you can create in a few moments, as the Fort Hood gunman showed, even on a military base. (CNN)
Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property (2264) Nov 20, 2009
liforiley wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:46 PM:" The Lodi Police Department did a good job getting these suspects identified. The wife of the Police Officer who called on these people when she observed them in her neighborhood deserves my thanks for being a good citizen and a good neighbor.Things are changing in Lodi so everyone must help the Police Department by watching out for each other. Most people carry cell phones and should program the police phone number for fast access.The word is out in the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Wellesley College professor focuses on freedom and boundaries in po... Nov 20, 2009
By providing cell phones, parents can also feel more secure about children's safety when they are away from home. However, parents also voice grave concerns about the ways that these same media bring outside, or public, influences into the private space of their homes. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
The Flower Mound Police Department was involved in the following activities: Nov 19, 2009
A flat screen TV, an LCD TV, a mens gold watch, a flat screen TV, two video game systems, an Xbox game, a mens gold bracelet, three mens rings, two cell phones, a boombox stereo system, and a canary ring valued at $27,325 were stolen Nov. 9 in the 2100 block of Becket Drive. Theft. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
THINKING OUT LOUD Nov 19, 2009
When I was a kid, in a world without cell phones, global positioning systems, or Coke Zero, there was speculation that by the time we grew up, mankind would be stacked six or seven deep on each other s shoulders. I m not sure, but I suspect that whoever did the projections of population growth forgot to factor in that a lot of people also would be dying. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
As Electric Cars Arrive, Where Will They Plug In? Nov 19, 2009
While no two cell phones can use the same charger, carmakers have agreed on the basic design of a common five-prong plug for use across the industry. The plug will fit into a car's socket, with the other end fitting into a standard 110-volt or 220-volt outlet. (Time.com)
Burgers paid for by mobile phone Nov 19, 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)
Solar gadgets for when you're on the go Nov 19, 2009
Examples include eco-hip cell phones, stylish computer bags with charging adaptors, and even elegant parasols and hand-held lace fans ... Generally, though, the bags are meant to charge small devices like cameras, cell phones, and MP3 players. (CNN -- Tech)
LEO Club collects 73 pairs of glasses Nov 19, 2009
Members also collected 48 lenses, nine pairs of sunglasses, 47 eyeglass cases, 16 cell phones and one hearing aid. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, November 19, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Life-Logging and the Generation Gap over Privacy Nov 19, 2009
I don't consider myself to be old by any means, Neal, but it just seems to me that like 18, 19-year-old people, seniors in high school, a little bit younger than that, are really getting into that because they've got cell phones with video and amazing capability on them, and they can just do this all the time. And, you know, for me, I just got on MySpace like, you know, three or four years ago and, you know, that's enough for me. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
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Apple Clears Final Hurdle To Sell iPhone in South Korea - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Police nab three suspects in armed robbery Nov 19, 2009
They took cash, wallets and cell phones before leaving the area, Roncali said. When the victims gave Police Officer Kevin Turner a description of their assailants, Turner recognized the description as fitting the suspects and knew that police had a warrant on Adams. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Letters: A world in desperate need Nov 19, 2009
" In fact, the Air Transport Association airlines - accounting for more than 90 percent of U.S. air passenger and cargo traffic - have a terrific environmental record and are committed to further improvements. The association's airlines improved their fuel efficiency 110 percent between 1978 and 2008, saving 2.7 billion metric tons of CO2, the equivalent of taking 19.5 million cars off the road each of those years. Our airlines worked with the Federal Aviation Administration for approval of the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Opinion: The Negative Effects of Foreign Aid Nov 19, 2009
The United States of America, Europe and China produce millions of cell phones and laptops by sourcing minerals such as Coltan from the so-called poor continent. There is no free lunch for Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Mini-skirting fame Nov 19, 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 ... They snapped pictures with their cell phones and hundreds more appeared, creating a boisterous mob. (The Palm Beach Post)
Doubling Laptop Battery, Using Waste Heat? Nov 19, 2009
Harnessing waste heat from laptop computers, cell phones may double battery time ... Harnessing Waste Heat from Laptop Computers, Cell Phones May Double Battery Time. (Science Daily)
A vehicle passes by a school zone sign on Austin Street on Monday. Cell phone use is prohibited while the school zone is active. (Wave photo by Emily Allen) Nov 19, 2009
During a 30-minute time span, except at Calhoun High School, Wave staff members observed a total of 66 drivers talking on cell phones and 16 drivers texting while driving through school zones with flashing lights on. In the school zone on Austin Street located next to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School, a total of 17 drivers were noted talking on their cell phones ... The school zone in front of HJM Elementary School on Commerce Street had a total of seven drivers talking on cell phones while... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
At the end of this day I'll be soooo tired of hearing the phrase"at the end of the day"... Nov 19, 2009
How about some slow drying glue on people's cell phones for a start. Score: 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Walking Hazard: Cell-Phone Use But Not Music Reduces Pedestrian Safety Nov 19, 2009
Users of hands-free cell phones, however, took longer to cross the same street under the same conditions and were more likely to get run over ... 8, 2009) Cell phones are a danger on the road in more ways than one. (Science Daily)
Epson PictureMate Charm Featured as Ideal Wedding Day Photo Printer on 'The Martha Stewart Show' Nov 19, 2009
5" LCD screen, consumers can view and print photos, as well as remove red eye and select popular photo layouts and color tones, with or without a computer. In addition, PictureMate Charm prints from all popular memory cards with built-in card slots(2), and prints wirelessly from PDAs and digital camera cell phones with an optional Bluetooth adapter(3)."Many of today's wedding photographers are providing digital files with their photo packages. This is where Epson's PictureMate Charm becomes a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.S. Bank Offers Visa Mobile Application Nov 19, 2009
The application, which was launched about a year ago, can be downloaded to devices powered by Android, Google Inc.'s operating system for cell phones. Customers with the application can manage their accounts with near-real time updates, including account activity alerts and merchant offers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Holder Laughed Nov 19, 2009
Holder debunked claims that the earlier civilian terror trials resulted in a wealth of secret intelligence, notably a and information about Osama Bin Laden's use of cell phones, which are alleged to have ... Bin Laden had stopped using his cell phones in October of 1998, before they came out at trial. (Slate)
UM collecting phones for soldiers Nov 19, 2009
OXFORD Ole Miss is joining forces with the national Cell Phones for Soldiers campaign to collect 5,000 used cell phones this week, leading up to Saturday's football game against LSU.. Individuals can recycle their cell phones by bringing them to drop-off points at the J.D. Williams Library, Student Union, Inn at Ole Miss, Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Lafayette County Library ... The cell phones will be sent to a cell phone recycling company. (The Clarion-Ledger)
