Secondary Phone News
- The iPhone, Android, and the FCC: Obeying the Prime Directive Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:06AMIt's been a few weeks since the FCC issued its mammoth 15th Annual Wireless Competition Report. Anal
- INDONESIA: Torture: A heinous act not seriously addressed Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:45PMOne of the serious issue of human rights violations—which is one of the nonderogable rights —that recently arised public attention is torture. First, in early October 2010 shortly before his plane left for the Netherlands, President Susilo Bambang ...
- How to Clean Your Camera Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:41PMCheck out these tips and tricks for keeping your camera looking its best.
- Times What's on Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PM- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services will be offering tax preparation services for seniors starting March 1. Basic tax returns only. Space is limited. INFO: 604-467-6911 ext 232.
- Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
- Abbotsford Catholic schoolteacher guilty of sexting student Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:45AMMartin Careen (above), a former teacher at an Abbotsford Catholic high school, was found guilty Wednesday of sending lewd texts to a 17-year-old student.
- R.I. education officials ramp up efforts to reduce dropouts Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:02AMCost to society of dropping out focuses attention on struggling students, attendance until age 18
- Seventy-five years young, Talladega National Forest nurtures critical habitat Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:22AMFrom the time the government began purchasing land in 1935 to create the Talladega National Forest, two crews from the Civilian Conservation Corps did the legwork involved in turning it into a recreational destination.
- NCAA puts gag order on LSU Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:49AMBATON ROUGE — For the second time in less than two years, the LSU football program is the subject of NCAA scrutiny.
- Jewish teens set for battle Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17AMThe first Philadelphia delegation to the JCC Maccabi Games, the international sports competition for Jewish teenagers, was put together in a few weeks with a few phone calls.
- Outed Stanley Cup rioters facing consequences for their actions Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:32AMThe fall out from last week's riot continues. As Vancouverites clean up the mess and try to bolster the city's image, many have turned their attention to identifying those involved in the mass destruction and looting.
- U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen pushes legislation to set time limit on bill collections Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMWASHINGTON -- As it stands right now, Gwendolyn E. Hall owes Covington Pike Acceptance Co. $5,503 plus attorneys' fees. Whether she will in the long run is in dispute.
- Ministry of Finance publishes Statistical report on The Gulf Common Market - 2010 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:15AMAbu Dhabi, 16 July, 2011: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has published its annual statistical report for the year 2010 pertaining to the Gulf Common Market (GCM). Results presented in the report indicated an increase in the number of registered traded real estate held by GCC nationals within the UAE. While the number of registered property contracts amounted to 4,024 contracts in 2009, the number ...
- The Shutdown Corner Interview: Arian Foster Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:03AMComing out of Tennessee in time for the 2009 NFL draft, running back Arian Foster apparently didn't impress enough to even get a claim as "Mr. Irrelevant" — he wound up signing with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent and quietly worked his way up the depth chart. Foster didn't get his first NFL regular-season carry until Week 13 of that 2009 campaign, where he rushed for 34 yards in a ...
- Enache wins gold at Legion track championships Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:17AMFriday began with a big surprise for Roland Enache and ended with an even bigger one. The 15-year-old from Chatham had no plans for the day. Maybe stay at home or hang out with friends. Then the phone rang.[...]
- State Texting Law In Effect Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:34PMA new law which makes texting and driving a primary offense was signed into law earlier this week. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the law that strengthens enforcement against drivers who use handheld electronic devices while driving.
- Eyes on the road Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:36PMIt takes three seconds for a vehicle traveling 45 mph to cover half of the distance of a football field.
- Obituary: 'Buddha boy,' 16, loved the sea Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:31PMThey called him "Buddha boy" because he started out life as such a chubby-cheeked and calm baby. Now the family of 16-year-old Orlando Graham hope he is finding that same peace in death as they say goodbye to him one last time.
- Showtime Events Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:00PMOn Saturdy, Jan. 8 the Historic Dewdney Pub presents the popular local band 'Sound Scape from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Their brand of classic rock is great for listening and dancing.
- Governor Signs No Texting While Driving Law Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:44PMALBANY, NY - Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Western New York Thursday for a ceremonial bill signing; making texting while driving a primary offense in New York State.
- Vinton native returns home for NASCAR Trucks race Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:23PMCory White said he had a pretty cool experience returning to Iowa for work last year. White, a seven-year veteran for Red Horse Racing in the NASCAR Camping World truck Series, was joined by friends and family, running into some old friends for the series’ 2010 stop at Iowa Speedway.
- Lost in interpretation: Accountable compliance officers wanted Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:39AMPart IV of a series: In the fallout from NCAA infractions, the question always comes up: Where was the compliance office? Bryan Fischer says that's an overly simple response to a complex issue. Getting compliance to work is a quandary.
- Ghana: Physically-Challenged Feel Abandoned...despite Passage of Bill Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMAfter almost six years of the passage of the disability bill by Parliament, the essence of it has not been realised as yet. The bill was passed on June 23, 2006, with the view of rescuing Persons With Disability (PWD) who have suffered discrimination from society in every aspect of their lives.
- Acris Technology Launches Mortgage VCO, the Mortgage Industry's First Complete Virtual Office Solution Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:07AMCloud-delivered software suite allows lenders to slash IT and office expenses and run an entirely paperless mortgage business – including loan processing, customer relationship management (CRM) and integrated telephone communications – in a secure, centrally-managed virtual environment (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8634243 ...
- Bersin & Associates Launches Groundbreaking Leadership Development Practice Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:25AMBersin & Associates, the premier research and consulting firm empowering human resources organizations to drive bottom-line impact, today announced the launch of a first-of-its kind practice to address a top human resources and talent priority â leadership development, a nearly $11 billion market.
- What's on Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:47AMTo include your event, contact by e-mail reporter Paul J. Henderson at phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com, fax to 604-792-9300 or phone 604-792-9117.
- Verizon Tackles Growing Issue of Stolen Credentials Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:00AMUnauthorized access to corporate networks through stolen user names and passwords topped 45 percent in 2010, according to the "Verizon 2011 Data Breach Investigations Report," making credentials the second most compromised data type. Â
- Uptick in Business Travel Aids Hospitality Industry Growth, According to TravelClick North American Hospitality Review Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:01AMThe data was compiled by TravelClick® (www.travelclick.com), the leading provider of profitable revenue generating solutions for hoteliers worldwide. TravelClick's business intelligence division provides comprehensive, forward-looking market intelligence to the global travel industry.
- Customs seizes marijuana concealed in ceramic tile Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:11AMU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Douglass Port prevented a narcotics smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 300 pounds of marijuana concealed in case of ceramic tile on June 10.
- Coming Events Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:02AMSouth Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are usually held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen.
- New Pike visitors guide and map is available Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:52AMMILFORD The Pike County Hotel Tax Board and Pike County Commissioners have issued the third annual Discover Pike PA Visitors Guide and Map and it is completely dedicated to tourism.
- ASX sinks, debt crisis spreads Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:27AMAUSTRALIA'S sharemarket suffered its biggest one-day fall in three weeks as the European debt crisis spread to Spain and Italy.
- Despite budget drop, tax rate up 2 percent Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:47AMDistrict taxpayers should see little increase in their tax rate, according to a proposed budget approved by the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board on June 21.
- J Angel, DJ Young Kingston, DJ Marlon Bring the right mix Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:22AMIn this world, there are two types of people—talkers and doers. Jenelle De Leon falls squarely in the latter category. “The words ‘no’ and ‘can’t’ are definitely not in my vocabulary,” she insists.
- FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to 4SC's Oral Pan-HDAC Inhibitor Resminostat for the Treatment of Hepatocellular ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:20AM4SC AG , a discovery and development company of targeted small molecule drugs for autoimmune diseases and cancer, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to 4SC's lead oncology compound resminostat for the treatment of hepatocellular cancer , the most common form of liver cancer.
- DGAP-News: FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to 4SC´s Oral Pan-HDAC Inhibitor Resminostat for the Treatment of ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:07AMDGAP-News: 4SC AG / Key word(s): MiscellaneousFDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to 4SC´s Oral Pan-HDAC InhibitorResminostat for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma12.07.2011 / 07:30Planegg-Martinsried, Germany, 12 July, 2011 - 4SC AG …
- Meeting Jeter reward enough Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:19PMTimes wires Monday, July 11, 2011 NEW YORK — Derek Jeter has his 3,000-hit ball. Christian Lopez, who corralled the homer off Rays pitcher David Price in the leftfield stands, traded it for Yankees memorabilia and tickets worth $180,000 less because he sees it as the right thing to do. Lopez, a mobile-phone salesman from Highland Mills, N.Y., returned the ball rather than sell it for as much as ...
- Hesjedal still feeling effects of first day crash Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:13PM"It doesn’t seem safe anywhere in the peloton and there have been some serious injuries"
- Mobile Apps Tempt College-Age Drivers into Distraction Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:14PMOne third of college students are distracted by mobile phone technology while driving.
- Fan Leaves $180,000 on Table to Return Jeter's Milestone Ball (New York) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:32PMErik Matuszewski The Associated Press (c) 2011, Bloomberg News NEW YORK — Derek Jeter has his 3,000-hit ball. Christian Lopez, who came up with it in the left-field stands, traded it for New York Yankees memorabila and tickets worth $180,000 less because he sees it as the right thing to do. Lopez, a mobile-phone salesman from Highland Mills, N.Y., who graduated from ...
- Foie Gras, Hooters Girls, and 'Foodies' in America: Chef Ludo Lefebvre & Wife Krissy On Their New Show "Ludo Bites ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:33PMThe dynamic duo of Chef Ludo Lefebvre and his wife Krissy took their act on the road for a new series on the Sundance Channel called Ludo Bites America . With the series debuting on Tuesday July 19th, we had the chance to ask the Lefebvres a few questions about the show, the food, and life in front of--and behind--the cameras. Here's Part One of our two-part interview. [ more › ]
- Nearly 20% of Lung Cancer Patients Keep Smoking Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:01PMFRIDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Many patients diagnosed with lung cancer -- as well as their family caregivers -- continue to smoke even though doing so may jeopardize their recovery and long-term health outcome, says a study sponsored by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
- Expert advises on cyber safety Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:09AMIN AN increasingly technological world, cyber safety has become a growing concern for both teachers and their students.
- Windstream Explores New Markets Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:55AMWindstream announced that it will offer larger bandwidth Ethernet to 11 new markets with a speed of 1 Gbps.
- Sierra Leone: Airtel Formally Launches Site in Sahn Malen Today Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:36AMManoj Kohli, CEO Africa for Bharti Airtel during his first visit to Sierra Leone last July, made a declaration to invest twenty million dollars to expand the network in Sierra Leone. Today we see that promise becoming a reality as Airtel is to formally launch its newest network coverage site today Friday 8th July in Sahn Malen, Pujehun District.
- The Shelters That Clinton Built Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:27AMThe Nation -- When Demosthene Lubert heard that Bill Clinton's foundation was going to rebuild his collapsed school at the epicenter of Haiti's January 12, 2010, earthquake, in the coastal city of Léogâne, the academic director thought he was "in paradise."
- The Force Is Strong With This Market Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:01AMIt was another absolutely fantastic week. Our miners have bottomed from the recent correction which some didn’t even participate in, our dividend stocks are strong as always and near the tops of they're ranges and our swing trading portfolio has been doing smashingly well the past two weeks.
- Jeter Fan Spurns $180,000, Returns Milestone Ball Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:58AMDerek Jeter has his 3,000-hit ball. Christian Lopez, who came up with it in the left-field stands, passed on $180,000 to do what he sees is the right thing.
- Nigeria: Lagos Collapsed Building - Tears as Poor Accessibility Seals Trapped Victims' Fate Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:18AMTension was still thick in the air. And the crowd massive you had to push through to get to the rubbles. It was Friday, three days after a building collapsed in Idumota, Lagos. Virtually everybody around, in tears, had one thing or the other to be worried about.
- Dozens feared dead in Turkmenistan 'arms depot' blast Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:46AMDozens of people are feared dead after a suspected arms depot exploded near a town on the outskirts of the Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.