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- Phone hacking: Met police assistant commissioner quizzed by home affairs committee Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:22AMThe voicemail pin codes of up to 120 people were discovered by the Metropolitan police in its 2006 investigation into phone hacking at the News of the World, but only a dozen of them have been informed, assistant commissioner John Yates told the Home Affairs Select Committee today.
- MTV Networks Digital and AT&T Team Up to Provide Free Online Direct Dial to Family, Friends, and Hot Musical Artists ... Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:00AMMTV Networks Digital, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks , and AT&T* will connect consumers to their friends, families, and featured musical artists for free through a first-of-its-kind online phone unit, featuring the Motorola BACKFLIPâ¢, AT&T's first Android  smartphone combining a revolutionary design with MOTOBLURâ¢, a unique service that delivers and organizes conversations, friends and ...
- Custodial offence for deliberate invasion of data protection? Forget it! Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:51AMYou had your chance, Labour I must confess that I find it rich that New Labour Ministers, who were in government for more than a decade, are now huffing and puffing about their “phone inboxes being hacked”. The sad truth is that, in government, they could have done a great deal to protect individual privacy by making such hacking a custodial offence.… Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the ...
- The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 114 - Grab Bag Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:47PMThe /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file. In this episode, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley run ...
- Work progresses on Calhoun Street Bridge, reopening scheduled for Sept. 24 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:30PMOne month remains before the scheduled reopening of the Calhoun Street Toll-Supported Bridge, which has been closed since May 24 for a major rehabilitation project.
- Sen. Hunter invites local residents to join him for ‘Talk Time with Tupac’ Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:25PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS — Sen. Tupac A. Hunter (D-Detroit) has set his “Talk Time with Tupac” coffee hour schedule for the month of September. He will be available to discuss the issues he is currently working on in Lansing with local residents on the following dates:
- Industry watchdog calls for inquiry into News of the World phone hacking allegations Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:37AMThe Media Standards Trust has backed calls for a judicial inquiry into allegations of phone hacking at the News of the World. The New York Times yesterday published online a report investigating past cases of alleged hacking based on interviews with former reporters and editors, who claimed such acts were "pervasive" at the tabloid.
- David Wygant: 4 Reasons Your Ex Is Ruining Your Relationship Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:46AMEx's always seem to find their way back into your life to dump all their issues on you at the very moment when you're most happy with someone else.
- Phone bugging scandal reignited as NotW suspends reporter Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:36AMThe story that refuses to die New allegations of phone hacking at the News of the World have resulted in the suspension of one of the Sunday paper's reporters, pending legal and disciplinary action over allegations of tapping into the voicemail messages of an unnamed television personality.…
- Hurricane Earl Reminds Businesses to Hurricane Proof Their Business with VoiceNation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:01AMAs if on queue, while Earl unleashes on the east coast, he is followed closely by tropical storms Fiona and Gaston which could mean disaster for thousands of businesses not prepared with a recovery plan for their telecommunications system.
- Lateness penalty for Leeds tormentor of a female vicar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:34PMAn obsessive parishioner who launched a vicious campaign of harassment towards a female vicar, accusing her of 'stealing the affections' of an elderly local canon, was
- Lateness penalty for Leeds tormentor of a female vicar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:25PMAn obsessive parishioner who launched a vicious campaign of harassment towards a female vicar, accusing her of 'stealing the affections' of an elderly local canon, was detained in custody when he arrived late in court for sentencing. (03/09/2010 04:15:00)
- Seminar draws prospective entrepreneurs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:42AMBARTOW - Two days this week might have gone a long way toward helping spark local entrepreneurism for Polk County.
- Andy Coulson involved in phone hacking at News of the World, claims new report Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:07AMDavid Cameron's chief communications officer "actively encouraged" a reporter to hack into the voice messages of celebrities in his former role as editor of News of the World, an article published by the New York Times has claimed.
- Column: Firing of Asst. D.A. Spitzer raises questions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:06AMDid anybody really think D.A. Tony Rackauckas 's anointment of Todd Spitzer to replace him in four years was going to go smoothly? Well, naïve little me thought it might. But under either of the two prevailing theories as to why T-Rack fired...
- Inside the Oneida Co. DA's Office: 'You want to give people justice' Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:37PMA district attorney’s job is not quite as dramatic as TV producers would have the public believe, but the decisions Oneida County DA Scott McNamara and his staff of 21 attorneys make every day still can mean the difference between a criminal going free and spending the rest of his life behind bars. Locally, they are the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. And this is their story.
- The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 113 - Saving Ticket Stubs and Superman’s Physique (GUEST: Tasha Robinson from AV Club) Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:23PMThe /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file. In this episode, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley talk ...
- Google continues its assault on the price of a phone call Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMWhat's a phone call worth these days? A Verizon phone booth in a Metro station suggests one answer: 50 cents. Another comes from Verizon's cheapest landline service option, which charges 10.2 cents a call. If you use a cellphone or subscribe to a voice-over-Internet-Protocol calling plan, the num... Google - Search - Search Engines - Companies - Skype
- Car found near Steubenville not that of missing local woman Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:51PMA car found submerged in the Ohio River near Steubenville, Ohio, is not that of missing Independence Township woman Karen Adams, according to TV reports out of Steubenville and Wheeling, W.Va.
- Submerged vehicle found near Steubenville not local woman's Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:50AMA car found submerged in the Ohio River near Steubenville, Ohio, is not that of missing Independence Township woman Karen Adams, according to Beaver County District Attorney Anthony Berosh.
- Federal prosecutors turn focus solely to convicting impeached Illinois governor Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:04AMCHICAGO -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's older brother dreaded his lawyer's phone call.
- Rod Blagojevich headed for retrial without brother Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:20AMFormer Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's older brother dreaded his lawyer's phone call. Robert Blagojevich expected to learn when he'd again stand trial alongside his sibling, after a jury deadlocked last week on all four corruption charges against him and 23 of 24 charges against the former governor.
- Rod Blagojevich headed for retrial without brother Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:12AMFormer Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's older brother dreaded his lawyer's phone call. Robert Blagojevich expected to learn when he'd again stand trial alongside his sibling, after a jury deadlocked last week on all four corruption charges against him and 23 of 24 charges against the former governor. Rod Blagojevich - Political corruption - Jury - Trial - Lawyer
- Google's VOIP Challenge to Skype: 10 Reasons It's a Serious Threat Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:00PMNews Analysis: Gmail now has a VOIP phone-calling option that could pose a serious challenge to Skype's Internet phone service - at least in the United States and Canada.
- Customers allege they've lost thousands to travel agency Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:28PMHOUSTON – Police are investigating a southwest Houston travel agency after consumers alleged the owners took their money and gave them canceled reservations. The Better Business Bureau is also looking into at least seven similar complaints and has given the company, Air International Travel, an “F” rating. After several friends recommended the company, Matthew Maduemesi said he paid more than ...
- From 'the Orange County Dream' to homeless Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:09AMSAN CLEMENTE – Allen Pederson pulls into a parking slot at San Clemente State Beach, hoping he gets a meter with a little time left. Renting by the hour with a few coins is all he can do now. This 1998 white Ford van is Pederson's real estate...
- Family reports missing Renton man found Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:49PMTobias Rayas-Urbiano, 28, contacted his family from Eastern Washington, where someone picked him up, said police spokesperson Terri Vickers. A family member left a voicemail message for the investigating officer, who confirmed Rayas-Urbiano's return Monday morning.
- The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 112 - Clapping After Movies (GUEST: Jeff Cannata from The Totally Rad Show) Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:54PMThe /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file. In this episode, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and guest Jeff ...
- Edgar Wright, Director of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Discusses Superhero Movies, 3D, and Why His Films Have So Many ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:25PMThe other night, Adam Quigley and I had the opportunity to chat with filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) about his newest film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. In our one-hour interview, Edgar discusses his feelings towards 3D, how little his movie has in common with The Expendables, the nature of his distaste for superhero origin stories, and why his film have so many shots. You ...
- Best iPhone Jailbreak Apps and Games Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:56PMNow that jailbreaking an iPhone is as simple as visiting the right website, it’s hard not to want to tread into the exotic, somewhat sketchy seeming world of jailbreak apps. But what can you get from the grey market that you can’t get from Apple’s bright and shiny App Store? Just plenty.
- Being too connected can make us less connected Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:18PMI was in line at Butch's Beach Burritos earlier this week and saw a sign on the cash register: "No Cell Phones."
- Sprint announces second 4G Android phone Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:56AMSprint announced that it will start selling the Samsung Epic 4G for $250 with rebate and contract on Aug. 31. The Samsung Epic 4G is one of several variations of Samsung's Galaxy S line of Android 2.1 smartphones, and offers a 1GHz Samsung "Hummingbird" system-on-chip, four-inch Super AMOLED display, a 4G radio, and a QWERTY keyboard.
- A fine mess - The case of cat ladies, the seized laptop, the Fourth Amendment, the APD detective, the local TV news ... Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:14AMI knew attorney Ronald West was an animal lover before he showed up at the Press offices with a soda cup in hand that had dog hair stuck to it, apparently from the cup holder in his pickup truck, which has a paw-print logo sticker on the driver’s side. I knew he was an animal lover, and that he’d been defending fellow animal lover Deborah Allen in court.
- Ex-DPS Board President Arraigned Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:45AMEx-Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was arraigned in Wayne County Circuit Court on misconduct in office and obscene conduct charges.
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- /Filmcast Ep. 111 - The Other Guys (GUEST: Eric D. Snider from Film.com and Cinematical) Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:37PMThis week, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley express little hope for Tony Scott's Unstoppable, chat about the special features on the Kick-Ass Blu-Ray, and discuss the end of the superhero movie. Special guest Eric D. Snider joins us from film.com and Cinematical. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Join us next ...
- Some Skills Needed for a Brand New Bag Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:15AMSome grocery checkout lines got an infusion of Hollywood glamour last week. Rosario Dawson and other celebrities joined local business leaders, including Earthwise Bag Co. Chief Executive Stan Joffe, to bag groceries at two L.A. supermarkets to promote statewide efforts to ban plastic bags.
- Press unwind Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 1:16AMWhen it comes to vacations, many workers happen to go on them. Alas, not all actually take them. They may be on a beach with a brew or at Six Flags with the kids. But every time they check e-mail on their BlackBerrys or sneak off to the hotel business...
- Google Voice Failures: Lost in Transcription Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 8:00PMI've been using Google Voice for a few years now, since the days before Google bought the service and it went by the name Grand Central. One of the service's best features is its ability to transcribe voice messages and send them to your inbox, making it easy to keep up with incoming calls without disrupting what you're doing at any given moment. If those transcripts actually made sense most of ...
- Calhoun Street Bridge construction remains on schedule Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:46PMFolks who travel back and forth between Trenton and Morrisville have been using alternate routes as work continues on the ‘antique’ Calhoun Street Toll-Supported Bridge, which was built in the 1800s.
- Jailbreaking Your iPhone: The Pros and Cons Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:50AMIt's not illegal, but it might be inadvisable. Here are the arguments for and against jailbreaking your iPhone. iPhone - Jailbreak - Smartphone - Handhelds - Apple
- New UK PAYG network Now open for business Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:29AMNow Mobile offers cheap International call rates
- Jailbreaking your iPhone: The pros and cons Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe U.S. Librarian of Congress tells us that jailbreaking and unlocking iPhones is legal. But the question remains: Is it worth doing?
- Rachael Smith, Alleged Craigslist Apartment Swindler, Was Never Required to Put Up Bail Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:42PMTonight, victims who fell prey to the same alleged con artist will gather in empathy and anger as they discuss how to move forward after being purportedly scammed out of thousands of doll...
- Vonage Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Oppenheimer's Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:10PMHOLMDEL, N.J., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Marc Lefar, will speak at Oppenheimer's Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Boston on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 1:20 p.m., ET. A live webcast of this event may be accessed by visiting Vonage's Investor Relations website at [[[SHIFTOUT ...
- Vonage Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Oppenheimer's Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:00PMVonage Holdings Corp. today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Marc Lefar, will speak at Oppenheimer's Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Boston on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 1:20 p.m., ET.
- Cbeyond Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:14PMATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY), (“Cbeyond”), a managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of communications and IT services to small businesses, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Recent financial and operating highlights include the following: Second quarter revenue of $111.8 million, up 9.7% over the second quarter ...
- Cbeyond Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:01PMATLANTA----Cbeyond, Inc. , , a managed services provider that delivers integrated packages of communications and IT services to small businesses, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
- First Orion Launches PrivacyStar Application for Android Featuring Caller ID Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:36PMFirst Orion, a corporation with a significant intellectual property portfolio dedicated to phone privacy and preference, today announced the availability of the PrivacyStar⢠application for Android smartphones.
- Vonage launches Facebook phone calling app for iPhone, Android phones Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:12AMVonage has launched a voice over IP (VoIP) application that allows users to call each other from their Facebook page without the need for either caller to disclose their phone number.