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5 Easy Ways Parents Can Make Back-to-School Time Safe and Healthy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:30PMPreventing flu, whooping cough, reducing TV, and allowing for play will make kids happier, healthier.
Mouth Guard Could Become Concussion Detector Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:22PMHeads up! Parents, if you have a child who plays sports, listen up! One-hundred-and-thirty-five-thousand kids a year get a concussion on the playing field.
Dutch arrest two with "mock bombs" Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:22PMWashington : Two men taken off a Chicago-to-Amsterdam United Airlines flight in the Netherlands have been charged by Dutch police with "preparation of a terrorist attack".
Man shot dead by police after Mexico City chase Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:18PM(CNN) -- A man was shot and killed by elements of the Mexican federal police Monday afternoon after a chase on one of the busiest beltways in Mexico City, state-run news agency Notimex reported.
Dutch officials detain man with 'odd' suitcase items Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:16PMU.S. law enforcement officials confirm that a man who flew from the United States to Amsterdam has been detained by Dutch authorities after some odd things were found in his suitcase before he left.
Follow me Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:11PMThey may not find time for each other in the real word, but Twitter is abuzz with star siblings bonding over tweets.
Burning Man Goes Open Source For Cell Phones Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:10PMcoondoggie passes along this excerpt from Network World: "Today I bring you a story that has it all: a solar-powered, low-cost, open source cellular network that's revolutionizing coverage in underprivileged and off-grid spots. It uses VoIP yet works with existing cell phones. It has pedigreed founders. Best of all, it is part of the sex, drugs and art collectively known as Burning Man. ... The ...
Woman hoards soccer balls to thwart ‘Mexicans’ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:13AMThe investigating officer noticed the chain link fence was not broken, but had been bent away from the post. The woman said a neighbor saw the “Mexican” man playing soccer at the Lions Club and said the man had climbed the fence after the soccer ball had been kicked into the woman’s yard.
Crime Report Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMTINLEY PARKAbduction attempt reported A 13-year-old Tinley Park girl told police that a man approached her Wednesday night while she walked in the 6600 block of South Street. The girl said a Hispanic man in a red car pulled up beside her about 8:45 p.m. and said, "Hey, baby girl, you want to get into my car?," according to police. They said she ran away, and the man drove off. A patrol officer ...
New art on ancient land in Sweden's Sculpture at Pilane Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMTJORN, Sweden — The message may be spelled out in white prehistoric bones, but the quest is eternal: "When Will You Be Happy."The compelling 100-foot-long installation was created this year by Indian artist Jitish Kallat at a sculpture garden about 300 miles west of Stockholm. Sculpture at Pilane, as it's called, is set on an ancient burial ground featuring 90 "judgment circles" that date back ...
Dell Streak is awkward phone, mediocre tablet Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:52AMSAN FRANCISCO—Lately I’ve been feeling very self-conscious when talking on the phone in public, and it’s not because I’m worried about strangers listening in on my private conversations.
T-TICKER: Getting ahead at work Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:49AMIt can take more than business accomplishments to get you a prominent appointment in the corporate world.
Wireless ban may resurface Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:46AMBy Robert Palmer Staff Writer Almost a month has passed since the Florence City Council killed a proposed ban on using wireless devices while driving, but its supporters could reintroduce the ordinance.
‘A once-in-a-lifetime storm’ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:25AMWhen Hurricane Katrina slammed Washington Parish with an unexpected, powerful force that left the landscape battered and largely unrecognizable, and the community stunned, shaken and in shock, Tommy Thiebaud, Director of Emergency Operations, was in charge.
Technology aids coaches in reviewing film Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:15AMA few minutes.
31 cited for using phones while driving Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:33PMPolice cited 31 motorists for using their cell phones while driving during the first week of a traff
Seizure of €15,000 worth of drugs in Mountjoy raises security questions Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:28PMSTAFF AT Mountjoy Prison have made one of the biggest ever drug seizures at the jail, finding over 3,000 tablets with an estimated value of about €15,000.
AT&T Coming To North Dakota Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:08PMWe told you a few months ago that AT&T would be coming to North Dakota, acquiring Alltel`s client base. The company says it`s on track for a complete transition by June.
Police report: Man robs people in park Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:02PMGunman gets away with cell phones, iPod
Pat Waak: Polling Only the Furious and the Curious Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:52PM"The only poll that counts is to one cast on election day." That is the proverbial comment among political strategists because polls can be misleading....
DA investigators return to search Oxnard City Hall Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:45PMDistrict Attorney investigators served another warrant on Oxnard City Hall Friday morning. Adding another warrant to the six already served in the wide-ranging investigation in Oxnard, investigators arrived at City Hall mid-morning Friday and spent more than an hour looking through financial records. City Manager Ed Sotelo confirmed that credit card receipts and other financial records were ...
Cell Phones in Classrooms Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:33PMTechnology savvy students in Marion County no longer have to part with their beloved, hand held mobile devices during class. According to a study called The Pew Internet and American Life Project, 71 percent of American Teens own cell phones. Marion County schools decided to embrace the t . . .
Top babus in ugly spar, action likely Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:30PMIn an unsavoury development, an embarrassed Bihar government is learned to have sought an explanation from an IAS official after certain scandalous allegations levelled by him against another senior IAS official were found to be untrue and baseless.
City Adds Cell Phones To Reverse 911 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:21PMThe city of Tempe is now able to reach out to cell phone users to notify them of emergency situations.
Purdue crossing guards to aid students Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:15PMWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University officials are planning to hire stop sign-carrying crossing guards as part of an effort to improve the safety for students on busy streets around the campus.
LSU's Mainieri sweats out baseball signing deadline Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:50AMBATON ROUGE -- LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri was considering a sinister strategy for dealing with players who could be on the verge of leaving school to sign with a major league team.
Democrats push for FCC power over Internet Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:47AMGoogle-Verizon proposal for limited Net neutrality rules doesn't allow for sufficient regulation, Rep. Ed Markey and three other House members claim.
Storm damage muddles Monday Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:44AM(Beatrice Richardson Herald/Review) Ky Fuller of Sierra Vista stands in front of the National Bank of Arizona on Fry Boulevard on Monday. The bank was closed due to fiber-optic line problems caused by the storm on Sunday night. BY DANA COLE HERALD/REVIEW SIERRA VISTA — Sunday evening’s severe weather created communications and computer headaches for some businesses, school districts and cell ...
Board commits to better student reading scores Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:43AMSELINSGROVE — The Selinsgrove Area School District's strategic plan includes a goal of raising student proficiency in reading from 79 percent to 91 percent in three years.
Only matter of time for cell service at Maroon Bells near Aspen Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:41AMASPEN, Colorado — On a rainy afternoon in July, likely the first cell-phone call for a cab ever placed from Maroon Lake near Aspen successfully reached a taxi service.
China launches global search for six panda keepers Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:39AMA Chinese panda centre said Tuesday it had launched a global search for six people who would spend a month looking after the endangered animals, as part of an awareness and conservation campaign.
Soon, deaf people to use sign language on cell phones to talk Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:38AMWashington, Aug 17 : University of Washington engineers are developing a tool which would be able to transmit American Sign Language over U.S. cellular networks.
Program stresses teen car safety Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:33AM“Drive By the Rules, Keep the Privilege” is a project aimed at improving teen driving safety in Maumelle, Sherwood, North Little Rock and other communities in north Pulaski County.
Deaf, Hard-of-hearing Students Perform First Test of Sign Language by Cell Phone Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:27AMUniversity of Washington engineers are developing the first device able to transmit American Sign Language over U.S. cellular networks. The tool is just completing its initial field test by participants in a UW summer program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Teens teach seniors techie skills Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:24AMNEW HAVEN — Phyllis Mazziotti, 96, recently held a cell phone for the first time. After being shown by a high school student how to scroll down to contacts and press send, she decided she would stick with land lines.
What are recession's winners, losers? Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:06AMNo matter how deep this recession has been or whether it's over, the pain of cutbacks hasn't hit equally on every business, according to blogger Mike Mandel, former chief economist for Businessweek.His Innovation and Growth blog points out that there...
High tech trike treks across county Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:00AMAnyone who was on the eastern stretch of U.S. Highway 90 in Jackson County last Saturday or Sunday may have caught a glimpse of a very unusual tricycle on the street.
In-car coach has strongest effect on drivers prone to distraction: Research Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:50AMAlthough many states have banned using handheld cell phones at the wheel, a ban is difficult to enforce, and doesn't cover the growing number of gadgets now available.
Intelligence gathered by Hezbollah to assist UN body Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:45AMThe UN Special Tribunal has called on Lebanese group Hezbollah to provide intelligence it has gathered on the Rafik Hariri assassination.
NAVIGON Marks First App Store Anniversary; Over 1 Million Users Worldwide Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:38AMCelebrate MobileNavigator's One Year With 50 Percent Birthday Promotion for Four Days
SENSE & SENSITIVITY: Divorce ripples through the neighborhood Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:36AMDEAR HARRIETTE: My dear friend who lives around the corner from my family and me is getting a divorce. It's becoming ugly, and she wants me to take sides, but I don't want to get involved. I am happy to be there to support her as best as I can. And my husband is close to her husband so he wants to be there for him. My husband and I made an agreement that we would not take sides. We said that we ...
NAVIGON Marks First App Store Anniversary; Over 1 Million Users Worldwide Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:30AMHAMBURG, GERMANY--(Marketwire - 08/12/10) - NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile on-board navigation, today celebrates the first anniversary of its iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator, in the iTunes App Store. In year one, NAVIGON's iPhone app transformed more than 1 million iPhones around the world into standalone navigation devices, placing the app in number one billing spots on iTunes ...
School Panel Examines Staggered Terms, Bus Services Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:27AMThe Loudoun County School Board's Legislative and Policy Committee Tuesday night recommended the full board to reject further consideration of switching to staggered terms and agreed to additional study of the option of providing some transportation services to the county's private schools.
Like all Eagle projects, this Long Hill effort will require planning, execution Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:00AMLONG HILL TWP. – Eagle Scout projects, like the one contemplated by Troop 56 Scout Ryan Lavorerio of Millington take planning as well as execution.
Bruning talks about health care, immigrations Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:58AMNebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning shared his thoughts on the health care bill, immigration, Internet safety and the State Fair during the noon Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday in Grand Island.
Toshiba's new Netbook with 8 hrs battery life Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:55AMNEW DELHI, INDIA: Toshiba India, PC Division a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation , today announced the new Toshiba NB250 series, the next generation of its award-winning netbook, built for a perfect balance of design and usability.
Observing Ramadan? There's an app for that Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:54AMThe most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week.
No crime this night Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:42AMA night out against crime in Bouligny Plaza Tuesday was both a celebration and a farewell bash of sorts as residents, law enforcement and a slew of other agencies gathered to give neighborhood crime and drugs “a going away party.”
VIDEO: Jealousy, rage and race: Behind the Cabin tragedy Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:36AMPure happenstance put Justin Luckhardt and Kim Luchie at The Cabin bar on July 13, sending Luckhardt into a rage that ended in a murder-suicide.
Authorities' personal vendetta or career criminal? Man with history of being cleared of gun charges on trial again Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:30AMIn three previous cases, Arthur Pryor has been acquitted or had charges dropped.