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Facebook urged to install 'panic button' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:12AMSocial networking website Facebook came under renewed pressure today to install a "panic button" on its website to protect youngsters from predatory paedophiles.
Amazon vs. Apple: Battle of the books Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:17PMWith its new iPad, Apple is taking aim at Amazon's core business and its Kindle book reader. Can the 'e-tail' pioneer keep up as books, music and movies go all-download?
Microsoft challenges BBC’s iPlayer with its new MSN Video Player Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:12PMMicrosoft has raised the stakes in the battle to win over those who watch television on the internet by introducing the first serious rival to BBC’s iPlayer.
Social Media Played Big Role in Driving Oscar Interest Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:01AMTwitter activity was very strong during this year's telecast.
Microsoft Begins Rolling Out Updated MSN Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:13PMMicrosoft on Tuesday started rolling out its new MSN homepage, a revamp that includes integration with social networks like Twitter and Facebook, a more prominent Bing presence, and more emphasis on local news.
Travel à La Carte Celebrates 25 Years On Paxos Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:26AMThirty years old as a company, Travel à la carte this year marks 25 years of bringing holidaymakers to the Ionian island of Paxos. Those 25 years have seen many changes in the holiday business but, happily, very few on Paxos itself.
Lessons of a $618,616 death Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:07PMTwo years after her husband's death and almost 10 years after his cancer diagnosis, a woman examines the wrenching emotional and financial costs of keeping him alive.
Ashleigh, 17, was killed by rapist who groomed her online. So who's YOUR child talking to on Facebook tonight? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:33AMAshleigh Hall, pictured, was a young girl who lacked confidence and simply wanted a boyfriend. Tragically for the 17-year-old trainee nursery nurse, the image of her young suitor was bogus.
Avatar Vs The Hurt Locker – the final countdown… Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:25PMAlthough there are ten Best Motion Picture nominees for this year’s Oscar, the most talked about films are Avatar and The Hurt Locker who are fighting for the final smile, we mean the Academy Award for the Best Picture of 2009. Several sources like MSN Entertainment etc have reported on the basis of what the Associated [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Avatar Vs The Hurt Locker – the final ...
Get The Best Deal Online For Used Cars Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:41AMFinding a used car in any part of India has been made very simple. It is not at all time-consuming nor is it too complicated. If you are sure about what you want, there's no one to stop you. Ask yourself why you need the car.
The Way I See It Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:59PMLocal Elections - Tuesday, March 9th, is Election Day in many local communities. The bottom line is, if you are satisfied with the way in which your tax dollars are being spent vote for the incumbents. If unhappy and would like new creative ideas and change to the status quo, vote for someone new.
Spring forecast: 100,000 jobs a month Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:47PMAll of the employment surveys point to improvement. Plus the average workweek is lengthening, and more part-timers are getting full-time work.
Differences Between The Haiti And Chile Quakes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:53PMAfter the earthquake in Chile, at least 700 people are reported dead and millions more have been displaced. Those numbers are shocking, but the recent quake in Haiti killed and left homeless many more people, by comparison.
Getting away with murder The death of Martine Vik Magnussen Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:01PMWhen a vivacious Norwegian woman was found raped and strangled in the basement of a London flat, suspicion fell on a fellow student. But two years on, the case remains unsolved. We reconstruct her las...
The student-loan morass: How to fix it Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:47PMBorrowing money to go to college is not the problem -- borrowing money at relatively high rates is. Private interests have given student loans a bad name.
An In-Depth Look at Microsoft's Spy Guide Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:29PMWe recently reported that a watchdog site, Cryptome, was removed from the Web for refusing to take down a copy of a Microsoft document. This document, called the Microsoft Online Services Global Criminal Compliance Handbook , or "spy guide," gives details on how law enforcement can grab user data from a wide range of Microsoft services, from Windows Live ID to Xbox Live to Hotmail. Microsoft ...
24% of home mortgages 'underwater' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:22PMThat's an increase from over the third quarter and a year ago. Five states, including Nevada and California, continue to have most of the problems.
Making the most of a strong dollar Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:22PMThe best opportunity may have passed, but there's still time to capitalize on the greenback's relative strength. Here are a few investment ideas.
Economic indicators: Serious and silly Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:32PMAs we watch for signs of a recovery, all eyes are on the so-called indicators, but which should you trust? (The Big Mac index or hotel occupancy rates?)
American Lindsey Vonn wins gold in women's downhill Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:45PMWHISTLER, British Columbia — Lindsey Vonn lived up to expectations and won the Olympic downhill Wednesday, and childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso took a surprise silver medal.
How to avoid Jurassic technology Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 5:47PMHere's what you should know about the evolving worlds of TVs, phones and music players so that you don't spend a fortune on soon-to-be-obsolete electronics.
Facebook Tops Google in Directing Web Traffic Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:56PMRemember last year's big news about the power of social connection: that friends could make you fatter , happier, and even sexier? Whether you're a believer or not, new data now says friends will make you visit websites that may make you any of the above. According to analysis firm Compete, Facebook is now the top source of traffic to entertainment and news portals, besting even the ubiquitous ...
Hi! managers Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 7:54AMMaking complexity simple
Dividend stocks for a sideways market Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:07PMThe credit meltdown damaged a lot of once-reliable dividend stocks, but don't let that turn you away. Companies that pay you to own them may never have been more important.
Leeds grandma's hospice calendar success Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:13AMA Leeds artist has chosen her favourite paintings to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity that cared for her great-granddaughter who died of cancer aged just 14. (16/02/2010 08:21:15)
Groller's Corner: Nazareth rips Parkland, grabs LVC tournament berth Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 8:39PMGroller's Corner is hosted by Keith Groller, Local Sports Editor for The Morning Call. Groller has been covering the Lehigh Valley sports scene for the past 25 years and has had a front-row seat for lots of big moments on the field and court.
Personnel Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:27PMBARBOURSVILLE -- DirtBusters Janitorial Services is honoring Heidi Hudson as its employee of the month for the month of February. Hudson is operations manager and has been with DirtBusters for 21/2 years. She majored in Communications & Public Relations at Rio Grande University.
The M/C Interview: Emily Blunt tames 'The Wolfman' Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 8:39AMOh, my. You ready to mock me mercilessly? Prepare to read an interview conducted by a man struggling to contain his shameless adoration. I think I managed to avoid yelling "I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!" until she hung up so she could dial the proper authorities. But just barely.
Garden City Senior News Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:14PMThe Garden City Retired Men’s Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and re creational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political.
The M/C Interview: Joe Johnston howls about 'The Wolfman' Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:36AMJoe Johnston designed both Boba Fett and The Iron Giant. So say what you will, but he's got that going for him.
Lonely men targeted by web 'flirt bot' Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:41AMLonely men looking for love around Valentine's Day are being warned of an artificially-intelligent cyber scam which seduces its victims into revealing credit card details. (10/02/2010 15:32:59)
Bing, Google & Yahoo Gear Up For The 2010 Winter Olympic Games Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:33PMWith the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada just days away, the engines are unveiling their special coverage sections and search features in anticipation of spiking user searches and social conversations about the winter games and Olympians.
Facebook: the new threat to Google Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:16PMThe proportion of traffic to US news media from Facebook tripled over the past year - while that of Google News stayed static. Is this the real threat to Google? Perhaps Google's biggest threat doesn't come from Microsoft: perhaps it comes from Facebook. That might explain why it just splurged pots of money on an advert during the US Superbowl (a traditional piece of traditional media willy ...
Wall Street's Buy List Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:03PMActions speak louder than words.
Mortgage networks under the spotlight Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMIt is difficult to get an up-to-date picture of the state of mortgage distributors’ finances as most have only recently filed their accounts for 2008 but the figures act as a useful pointer to the financial position for some networks and big distributors.
Top 10 Tools for Finding Cool Stuff Nearby [Lifehacker Top 10] Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:17AMSometimes the most interesting stuff in an unfamiliar city is hiding in plain sight. With the right location-aware and map-friendly web tools, you can find the best cheap eats, picture-worthy sights,...
Do You Snoop Through Your Man’s Things? Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 3:47PMVia Bitchie Mail: Hi Necole, I was contacting you because I am in a situation and I would like to hear some different opinions on it. I want to discuss the reasons women snoop through their mans stuff (text messages, email, facebook, myspace etc. My own personal opinion is that if you are in a serious relationship [...]
Facebook a virtual memorial for World War II Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:48AMHenio Zytomirski's Facebook profile picture stands out from most. The grinning 6-year-old is captured in black and white and poses in an old-fashioned buttoned-up shirt and shorts.
Black stars don’t mean Hollywood is color-blind Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 7:10AMDenzel Washington, Will Smith and Tyler Perry are money machines. As bankable entertainers, there are few who can match them for consistent box-office clout. But they've found their audiences in roles that don't require racial consciousness. Denzel Washington - Will Smith - Box office - Tyler Perry - Entertainment
Innovative discharge program reduces congestive heart failure readmissions Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 5:36AMAn innovative discharge program developed by Saddleback Memorial Medical Center combining coordination of hospital and community resources, strong patient education and the IDEAL LIFE Bluetooth-enabled wireless remote health monitoring system has helped to reduce congestive heart failure (CHF) readmissions by 50 percent
Congestive Heart Failure Readmissions Reduced by 50 Percent with Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and IDEAL LIFE ... Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 6:22AMLAGUNA HILLS, Calif.----An innovative discharge program developed by Saddleback Memorial Medical Center combining coordination of hospital and community resources, strong patient education and the IDEAL LIFE Bluetooth-enabled wireless remote health monitoring system has helped to reduce congestive heart failure readmissions by 50 percent
People: Ripped Rip Torn breaks into bank Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:12PMAlso: Stephen Tyler threatens band with legal action; Kathryn Bigelow and "The Hurt Locker" become Oscar front-runners with Director's Guild win.
Events Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 12:12PMJanuary Wednesday, January 27 PRESCHOOL FAIRE The 3rd Annual Preschool Faire and Other Enrichment Programs is an opportunity for parents to talk to and take home literature about the local preschools and enrichment programs in the Douglassville and surrounding area. The event will be on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6:30 - 8 p.m., at St. Paul's UCC Church on Old Swede Road, Douglassville. Snow date is Feb ...
Screenshot Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:04AM: I suppose I could whip out a digital camera and take a picture of my Nokia E71, but that’s far from ideal. The appropriately named app from Antony Pranata does exactly what you think it does. And it does so simply and effectively.
The First "Wearable Location Based Mobile Social Network" - Let the Revolution Begin Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:37PMIt was just a matter of time until mobile social networking became both wearable and location based.
Kim Morgan: Six Stories: Salinger Inspired Cinema Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 12:39PM"If there's one thing I hate, it's the movies. Don't even mention them to me." So said one of literature's most famous protagonists, Holden...
10 great tech stocks for 2010 Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 7:47PMAlthough technology had a rough January, it was last year's hottest sector. The recent pullback, along with 3 other key factors, makes this a good time to get back in.
Debt reduction in your 20s: 4 steps Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:47PMA simple plan can help a young couple pay off student loans, wipe out credit card balances, start an emergency fund and -- oh, yeah -- get married.
Is your land line phone dead? Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 7:52PMWireless will likely kill off wired telephones in a decade. You could invest in cell phone giants such as AT&T and Verizon, but there are better ways to ride this wave.
British Students Condemn AQA, Launch Facebook Group Protesting Having To Learn Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:36PMThousands of A-level students in the United Kingdom have launched a massive Facebook campaign against the national examination body AQA for setting an examination paper that did not follow on from the spoon fed education system they had grown used to.