EnerNOC Returns 260% on Fees From Turning Down Lights in 2009's Power Grid Aug 14, 2009
Still another startup, SmartSynch Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi, has joined forces with AT&T Inc. to shoot data across that carriers cellular telephone network. These companies arent above a little trash talk. (Bloomberg -- US)
Ex-Con Charged With Arson Fires Aug 12, 2009
Local 2 Investigates reported in January that investigators had identified a prime suspect in the case after his cellular telephone was found near the spot where one of the most recent fires had been set. John Leonard Morin, 45, faces an arrest warrant for felony arson for that fire where the cellular phone was found. (Click2Houston, TX)
County chooses Tipton as manager Aug 5, 2009
"Unsuccessful job finalists were: Kathy Harris, former general counsel for the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections; Jeffrey Hutchison, vice president of supply chain procurement for Truck Accessories Group; Randy Witt, co-founder and president of the Miami cellular telephone company iFONE Inc.; and Paul Woodbury, operations general manager for Tyco International/Simplex Time Recorder Co.On Thursday, Tipton and the other five job hopefuls took an afternoon tour of Brevard, including Space... (Florida Today)
Listening to telecom market forces Aug 2, 2009
He ll leave behind a leading maker of communications equipment, which also manages cellular telephone companies worldwide - including a $5 billion deal to manage the US operations of Nextel Corp. During a recent visit to Boston, Svanberg spoke with Globe reporter Hiawatha Bray about Ericsson s success in managing cell networks and the future of mobile communications. Why are cellphone companies having their networks managed by Ericsson. (Boston Globe)
6 finalists address budget pinch Aug 1, 2009
Witt, co-founder and president of the Miami cellular telephone company iFONE Inc.. The retired Air Force brigadier general served as chief information officer in Miami-Dade County from 1999 to 2003. (Florida Today)
Crews Dismantle Cell Tower on Fifth Street Jul 25, 2009
ATed the tower for cellular telephone purposes. However, ATt a new monopole tower about 100 feet west of the original tower on MacArthur Street. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* COA researchers unveil bee pollination technique Jul 25, 2009
He quoted scientists as speculating there are probably at least four major reasons causing the decline in bee populations: viruses; pesticides; toxins from genetically modified crops; and possible interference by radio waves from cellular telephone transmissions, which can disorient bees. He noted that the Miaoli station has developed its own techniques in judging whether the pollinating bees are healthy or not and to boost their health by feeding them a formula made of traditional Chinese... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Six still in running for county manager job Jul 22, 2009
Buford "Randy" Witt, co-founder and president of the Miami cellular telephone company iFONE Inc., 2003-present. The retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general served as chief information officer in Miami-Dade County from 1999 to 2003. (Florida Today)
British Columbia Wildfires Near Kelowna Force 15,000 to Evacuate, CBC Says Jul 20, 2009
Thick smoke has forced the closure of Highway 97, leading into West Kelowna, and is disrupting cellular telephone service, CBC said. B.C. Hydro, the provincial utility, has cut power to the area, the broadcaster said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
Why it's almost like giving free cellular telephone services to those on welfare so they can entertain themselves in the park while waiting for their drug clients to contact them for the next fix. We are a tad late but Orwell would have been proud. (The Drudge Report)
Spectre of Wi-Fi returns to Sebastopol council chambers Jul 11, 2009
Dealing with what has become one of the major issues in town, the council voted to approve a resolution put on the agenda by Councilmember Guy Wilson asking the federal government to revise the law restricting municipalities from considering potential health effects from cellular telephone tower and related wireless facilities when reviewing where they can be located. The vote was three in favor of the resolution with one abstention from Councilmember Kathleen Shaffer. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Illegal-Weapons Sting Jul 10, 2009
Williams and an alleged accomplice named Raen Sessions stole $600 in marked bills and the informant's special federal cellular telephone ... The next day, a second confidential informant dialed the stolen federal cellular telephone and set up a drug deal with the man who answered. (FOX61, CT)
More of this story» Jul 8, 2009
In an 11-3 roll-call vote Taylor requested, with Commissioner Carl Higley of Edwardsburg absent, the board amended the July 6, 2006, cellular telephone policy to allow BlackBerry users to be reimbursed up to 50 per month. Ziliak, Johnson and Cathy Goodenough, R-Marcellus, voted with the minority. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Saratoga Signs ATM Services Agreement With Ultramar Jul 7, 2009
Through is prepaid products division, Car-Tel Distributions Inc., Saratoga distributes to consumers point-of-sale activated prepaid cellular telephone PINs and long distance calling cards, and offers to retailers a variety of electronic gift card solutions. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Request denied in Coahoma solicitation case Jul 4, 2009
com, has been denied access to records from a cellular telephone apparently used by an undercover agent involved in a sting operation that led to his arrest. U.S. Magistrate David A. Sanders on Thursday granted a motion by federal prosecutors to keep the records from Weiner for now. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Part of the family Poll: Americans see pets as kin Jun 25, 2009
It is based on landline and cellular telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,110 pet owners. The margin of error is plus or minus 2. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
AP Poll: Americans consider pets family Jun 24, 2009
Kingston, it should be said, is a black poodle. But for Jacobs, 45, of Long Beach, Calif. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Maui man who dragged girlfriend with noose found guilty of abuse Jun 19, 2009
He said he was talking to his father on one telephone and using a cellular telephone to call Williams, leaving a message on her cell phone. "I'm talking to dad right now, and he said to hang in there and don't let the prosecution get to you . . . and to not testify," the boy said in the message played for the jury. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Carthage OK's Budget, Keeps Tax Rate Same Jun 19, 2009
The town was able to reach a new deal with companies leasing space on the tall water towers for cellular telephone antennaes, and that increased income helped balance the budget. Carthage will purchase only three new police patrol vehicles this year instead of five. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Crist signs new law requiring DNA on felony arrest Jun 17, 2009
It also toughens registration reporting requirements for sexual predators and offenders to include home and cellular telephone numbers and encourages public libraries to adopt an Internet safety education program. The new laws all take effect July 1. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
County plans freeze for 2010 budget Jun 16, 2009
Adopted new cellular telephone policy authorizing allowances on personal cell phones, for county use, in the amounts of 20 or 40. Pre-paid cellular accounts do not qualify for an allowance. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Wedding Guests Mostly Undeterred By Downturn Jun 16, 2009
It is based on landline and cellular telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,000 adults, including 939 adults who have ever attended a wedding. The margin of error for those who have ever attended a wedding is plus or minus 3. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mori Seiki, Ain Pharmaciez, Ohsho, United Arrows, Yachiyo: Japan Stocks Jun 4, 2009
Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co. (9436 JQ) sank 4. 9 percent to 171,100 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Putting specific programs in financial jeopardy May 30, 2009
The legislature has proposed taking $16 million from the Enhanced 911 fund that was established a few years ago to build a system of telecommunications which would pinpoint the location of a cellular telephone when an emergency 911 call was being placed. Unlike landline telephones where the location is known, cellular or mobile phones can be at any geographic location when the call for help is made. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fulton teacher accused of unlawful surveillance still on payroll May 29, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:46 PM EDT The Fulton junior high school teacher, accused of taking improper pictures of fellow employees with his cellular telephone camera, will stay on the district s payroll for now, but will be working from home. Nathan T. Wienk, 32, of 108 Signal Ridge Road, Syracuse, was charged with second-degree attempted unlawful surveillance, a misdemeanor, according to the Fulton City Police Department. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
City man wants judge to hear his side of sex assault case May 29, 2009
The girls contacted Jacinto by cellular telephone and arranged to meet the defendant after leaving the group home late the night of Dec. 29, according to an arrest affidavit filed in the case by Platte County Sheriffs Investigator James Fairchild. The investigator said Jacinto had agreed to meet the girls and drive them to Grand Island, but instead took them to his home in the 3000 block of East 26th Street. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Judge to allow cell phone, laptop computer evidence at Deadwood rape trial May 28, 2009
DEADWOOD -- Fourth Circuit Judge Randall Macy on Wednesday denied attempts by Lawrence County Public Defender Eric Whitcher to suppress evidence gathered from his client's cellular telephone and portable computer. Whitcher represents Juan Miguel Otero, 22, of Chicago who faces seven rape charges and four counts of child pornography in Lawrence County. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Defense attorney challenges alleged statements in rape, child porn case May 22, 2009
Whitcher told Macy he also would like to suppress any statements Otero may have made via his cellular telephone or portable computer. Macy rescheduled the hearing for Wednesday, May 27. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Six ex-Toledo players charged in point-shaving May 7, 2009
The FBI alleges the point-shaving scheme took root in fall 2003 when Cuomo met an associate of "Gary's" who operated a cellular telephone store in Toledo. The store operator told FBI agents that Cuomo subsequently introduced him to other Toledo players "who gave him information to use in placing wagers on University of Toledo football and basketball games." The store operator later connected Cuomo with "Gary.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Gun Violation May 5, 2009
During that meeting, one of the international leaders of the TLS clique spoke to the gang members by cellular telephone from a jail in El Salvador. After the meeting, Ramirez and fellow gang members drove to meet a number of gang members from other MS-13 cliques and discussed their plans to shoot rival gang members that day. (PR Newswire)
Ali Al-Marri Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Al-Qaeda May 1, 2009
He also provided Khalid Sheikh Mohammed with his Peoria cellular telephone number. From Sept. 23, 2001 through Nov. 4, 2001, al-Marri made several unsuccessful attempts to call al-Hawsawi and others he knew were al-Qaeda operatives. (PR Newswire)
Ex-Toledo running back linked to point-shaving Apr 28, 2009
The criminal complaint alleges the point-shaving scheme took root in the fall of 2003 when Cuomo met an associate of "Gary's" who operated a cellular telephone store in Toledo. The store operator told FBI agents that Cuomo subsequently introduced him to other Toledo players "who gave him information to use in placing wagers on University of Toledo football and basketball games." The store operator later connected Cuomo with "Gary.". (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Satellite may send energy to Valley Apr 16, 2009
Outside the fence line of the receiving station, the effects are even more diminished -- far less than those of a cellular telephone, Spirnak said. Since the satellites would be above the equator, their northward signal would project an oval footprint on Earth at the receiving point, Spirnak said. (Fresno Bee)
Nortel files for bankruptcy protection Apr 5, 2009
Nortel was an early pioneer of satellite technologies in the 1960s and helped build Canada's first cellular telephone networks. Nortel's fortunes exploded with the dawn of the Internet and the introduction of increasingly sophisticated modems and cellular technologies. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Forts new cell phone policy in effect today Mar 9, 2009
The use of a hands-free cellular telephone is authorized if its use does not impede the operator s ability to control the vehicle, the policy states ... If a vehicle is stopped by a post law enforcement or security officer, no person shall operate a cellular telephone to engage in a call of any type, hands-free device or not, the policy states. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Illegal migrant shot, dies near border in the area of Lochiel Mar 4, 2009
Unfortunately, due the remote location, the reporting person had to leave the victim to obtain a signal for his cellular telephone, so he could not provide an exact location of where he encountered the victim, said Estrada. Deputies responded to Lochiel Road as well as Border Patrol agents from the Sonoita Sector and they searched until they found Montenegro-Mendezs body 1. (Nogales International, AZ)
Glynn superintendent used school cell phone to solicit sex Feb 26, 2009
Mr. Bull also included a cellular telephone number that Tuesday was answered by a recording in his voice instructing callers to leave a message. No photographs were transmitted. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama's early work gets high marks in poll Feb 24, 2009
The poll was conducted Feb. 19 to 22 among a national random sample of 1,001 adults interviewed on either a conventional landline or cellular telephone. Results from the full poll have a margin of sampling error of plus 00001FB7 or minus three percentage points; error margins are higher for subgroups. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Newport Media launches system-chip for Chinese mobile TV Feb 19, 2009
The NMI500 Sundance C chip can be used to provide digital television to cellular telephone subscribers, Newport said. The CMOS IC integrates an RF tuner, demodulator and all required memory, the company said. (EETimes)
DirecTV Defies Gravity Feb 17, 2009
Carey wouldn't get specific but said a relationship with the cellular telephone industry would be a real opportunity to put cable on its heels. . (Multichannel News)
DirecTV's Carey Eyes Wireless Play Feb 11, 2009
Although he did provide specifics, Carey said a relationship with the cellular telephone industry would be "a real opportunity to put cable on its heels."Carey said that DirecTV already has a relationship with two of the biggest wireless players - Verizon and AT&T - and that some kind of expansion of that relationship to the wireless arena would be advantageous for all parties. "The real opportunity is for us to expand our relationship in a win-win way," Carey said. (Multichannel News)
Cheaper cheap laptop promised Feb 11, 2009
There's also a plan to provide free Internet access to XO users by piggybacking on cellular telephone and satellite systems in developing countries. "This world has lots of bandwidth that just goes unused," Negroponte said. (Boston Globe)
Belle Fourche man missing in Arizona Feb 10, 2009
A court order was expected to get full records the cellular telephone with her father s telephone number. Please pray for God's protective hedge around our father and that he leads the search party to him today, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Margraves murder trial date set Feb 10, 2009
The six witnesses also said as Margraves got back in his vehicle, he dropped a cellular telephone on the ground. The detective placed a call on the telephone from the scene of the murder and Bobbie Olvera, Margraves mother, answered. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bruce Perens: Combining GPL and Proprietary Software Feb 10, 2009
Surprisingly, all of the cellular telephone handset manufacturers I've talked to designate one product as the software that they must hold close at all costs: the GSM stack. This is the software that actually links your telephone with the rest of the cellular network. (Datamation)
University High officials went to police over sex messages Feb 8, 2009
The warrant was served at Malcolm's Fowler home, where officers seized computers, a cellular telephone, cameras and other items. According to the warrant, in November Malcolm obtained the student's cellular telephone number and began sending her text messages. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Driving style has pollution impact, test finds Feb 7, 2009
The data is transmitted via a cellular telephone network. Brittany Lyons said she used a tip from Enviance to ease up on starts and stops. (MSNBC -- Environment)
