2010
Selling Boat on Craigslist Turns into Online Harassment
A man in Texas tried to sell his old boat by placing an ad on the website Craigslist. It soon turned into online sexual harassment by someone responding to the ad. Local law enforcement refuse to prosecute, citing that new online harassment laws do not apply.
Alec Baldwin Rushed to Hospital
Alec Baldwin ended up in a New York hospital after a caller believed to be his 14-year-old daughter, Ireland, summoned 911 to the 30 Rock Emmy winner s West Side Manhattan apartment, WNBC News reported early Thursday morning.
2008
Study Says All Political Parties Side with Israel
A new national study conducted among 309 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents revealed that after watching a video news clip, all political parties significantly increased their support for Israel while holding Palestine responsible for the on-going attacks.
XING Purchases Socialmedian
XING AG has purchased New York-based socialmedian Inc., a leading innovator in the social news industry.
Cougars for Cook, Kittens for Archuleta
The two Davids hit up the Today Show this morning and they rocked the Rockefeller Plaza. David Cook has had an exceptional week, especially with the news that he broke a new record by having 17 entries on Billboard s Top 200 Hot Digital Songs chart.
Retirees Polled About the 2008 Presidential Election - 2008 Presidential Candidates
1,700 likely retiree voters were surveyed about the 2008 Presidential election by a non-profit advocacy group, ProtectSeniors.Org, resulting in great news for Senator Hillary Clinton, good news for Senator John McCain, and bad news for Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor. In addition, retirees caution Congress to pay less attention to steroids in baseball.
Silobreaker Redefines News Search
Silobreaker is redefining news search with the launch of a new service. Relational analysis and graphical search results now provide you With contextual insight into news and current events.
Operax Granted Two New Patents
Operax, the leading vendor of dynamic Resource and Admission Control solutions for IP Service Quality, has been granted two new patents in Japan.
WeDo Launches Rebranding Campaign
WeDo Technologies has launched a rebranding campaign reflecting their global expansion and has changed their named to WeDo Technologies. This new brand demonstrates the company’s position as a global Revenue Assurance leader after the integration of Cape Technologies and its continuous product innovation.
Sonus Networks Expands in Europe
Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a leading supplier of service provider IP-voice infrastructure solutions, has told OSS News Review about the next phase of its growth plans for Europe. The next-generation IP-Voice leader unveiled its plans today from its new European headquarters in Staines, just outside London. The company plans to expand into new countries with additional sales resources, bolster its R amp;D facility in the United Kingdom and add to its services capabilities in its Prague office.
Naps May Boost Memory - Yahoo! News
New research conducted by brain researcher Avi Karni of the University of Haifa in Israel explores the possibility that naps help lock in sometimes fleeting long-term memories. A 90-minute daytime snooze might help the most, the study finds.
2007
Triad Guaranty Applauds Passage of an Extended Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Bill · Mortgage News Review
Triad Guaranty Inc. (NASDAQ:TGIC) is applauding the Congressional passage of new legislation that will allow low-and moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners to continue to deduct mortgage insurance premiums from their federal income tax returns. The new legislation, which President Bush is expected to sign, extends this deduction to loans closed in 2007 through 2010. The previous law was to expire at the end of 2007.
Social Networking Sites May Foster Same Old Divisions - Yahoo! News
The social networking site of choice is related to a student s race, ethnicity and parents education, a new survey indicates.
ABC News: NEW POLL: Ideas Trump Experience in Iowa
A growing focus on fresh ideas coupled with lingering doubts about Hillary Clinton s honesty and forthrightness are keeping the Democratic presidential contest close in Iowa, with Barack Obama in particular mounting a strong race against the national front-runner.
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