Defendant ordered to apologize for invading victims' privacy Nov 1, 2009
A female told the patrol investigator she believed Kopp used his cellular phone to take pictures up her skirt without her consent when he asked her to look at e-mails on his computer. She also said that Kopp asked other girls in the office to do the same thing, but only when they wore skirts. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Doubles, toil and trouble in Pyongyang Oct 31, 2009
"They called her cellular phone at the beginning of 2003.". Shigemura, a correspondent for 30 years with the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun and now a professor of international relations at Waseda University in Tokyo, is undeterred by suggestions that perhaps the story is a little outdated. (Asia Times Online)
More of this story Oct 30, 2009
Several other witnesses later told police they saw videos of Pearl abusing nursing home residents on his cellular phone. At least one witness said that Pearl was seen jerking, striking and screaming at the residents. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Akuffo Addo Blows NIB 300,000 On Campaign Oct 27, 2009
The facility was then used to finance Mr. Akuffo Addos voice recording campaign messages that were sent to cellular phone users all over the country, in the round-up to the December 2008 Presidential elections ... By this wild imagination, the team contracted Sky Telecom to provide the services of putting across the message of their candidate on cellular phone users, and also solicit for votes which they could not do without the help of the then Ghana Telecom, that was solely the provider of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
- VALLEY POLICE BEAT: High wind advisory issued for Imperial Valley 0 Oct 27, 2009
A bottle of cologne and a cellular phone charger that had been taken were recovered, De Leon said. Staff Writer Silvio J. Panta can be reached at 760-337-3442 or at. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Tanker Explodes In 'Big Massive Fireball' Oct 23, 2009
Other witnesses said they had to put their cars in reverse to escape the flames, which charred billboards and a cellular phone tower. "People near the explosion got out of their cars and ran from the scene," witness Sage Kopronica told WISH-TV.. (Click2Houston, TX)
County, city officials huddle Oct 22, 2009
The mapping software will automatically map out the location from which the emergency call is being placed, even if it's from a cellular phone. Jeffries said it's a matter of coming up with enough matching funds for a grant that will help the county to maintain that software. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Vodafone admits error on MNP Oct 22, 2009
MNP is a system that allows cellular phone users to change networks and yet maintain their original phone number, including the network prefix of the network they moved from. Both Kasapa and Vodafone have said that they had enough capacity to take on as many ported numbers from any network. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
From Hawaii, a colorful, yet sound, guardian Oct 19, 2009
The EmFinders device, called EmSeeQ, is tracked through the national cellular phone network, using the same technology police departments use to track mobile phones, according to EmFinders. The EmSeeQ with the two-handed clasp ($225) will be available next month. (Boston Globe)
Letters: Maria Shriver cell phone incident, tax credits, bear hunting Oct 19, 2009
Re "Shriver apologizes for cell phone lapse" (Capitol ornia, Oct. 15): A picture is worth a thousand words: Maria Shriver photographed using a cellular phone while driving. But, I also saw a woman trying to be a good mother while fulfilling her soccer mom duties. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Private Equity, Public Option, and Pig Flu Oct 17, 2009
Leaving your cellular phone plugged into the wall isn't the energy drain it's chalked up to be. The Week's Best From the "". (Slate)
Watchdog probes cellular phone firms for price collusion Oct 16, 2009
Cellular phone firms have colluded on rates they charge ... "The allegations are that cellular phone companies have agreed on the rates they charge.". (Business Report, South Africa)
- Testimony resumes in Gama trial 0 Oct 14, 2009
Salorio, who told the court that he and Biagi have known each other for several years, questioned Biagi about the accuracy of his report in light of how a cellular phone that was found at the crash scene had somehow vanished. Biagi was asked if he ever learned where the cell phone was or if he was aware of other pieces of evidence that had gone missing. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Police log: Week of Oct. 8 Oct 8, 2009
Four unknown males surrounded the victim, one holding a knife near the victim s head and demanded his iPhone cellular phone, which he gave them, and they left the area. Sept. 30, 2:08 a.m., a Cambridge resident reported an unknown person struck him in the back of the head, knocking him to the ground on Prospect Street between St. Mary s Road and Hampshire Street, then stole his wallet containing $50 and a cell phone. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Agent: Former Ravens LB Tony Fein has died Oct 7, 2009
According to a police report, Fein initially refused to stand up when police officers approached him after being notified by security guards that a group of men were passing around a large, silver metallic object believed to be a gun that was actually a cellular phone. When asked to stand again, Fein allegedly shoved an officer in the chest and was arrested. (BynersInsider.com)
Man in Fresno kidnapping shoots self, dies Oct 4, 2009
Using cellular phone technology, Dyer said, police were able to track Vang's movements on Highway 99. According to Dyer, Vang told his ex-wife that he didn't want to go back to jail and that he would rather kill himself. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
VA Businessmen Switch Donations From Dem to GOP in 2009 Oct 2, 2009
But two other seasoned observers of Old Dominion politics have a different take: namely, that McDonnell s no-tax, less government message is resonating with the state s business community, very much as onetime cellular phone entrepreneur Mark Warner s message resonated in his winning bids for governor in 01 and the Senate in 08. Both Speaker of the state House of Delegates William J. Howell and former Gov. (1993-97) and Sen. (Human Events Online)
Femtocell solutions: Key questions to ask before you ... Oct 2, 2009
The devices communicate with the cellular phone and convert voice calls into voice over IP () packets. The packets are then transmitted over your Ethernet network, through your firewall, and over your broadband connection to the network operator's servers. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Govt: 6,000 Deaths From Driver Distraction Oct 1, 2009
Other groups have focused on texting, which has grown from nearly 10 billion messages a month in December 2005 to more than 110 billion in December 2008, according to CTIA-The Wireless Association, the cellular phone industry's trade group. The Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state highway safety officials, recently reversed course and said it would support new laws banning texting behind the wheel. (Newsmax)
EOC receives grant for enhanced 911 Oct 1, 2009
Callaway County received a 35,000 grant that matches money it has put forward to improve dispatcher capabilities to locate someone calling with an emergency from a cellular phone. "We're looking at getting a mapping system up and working, so when someone calls in we know precisely where they are," said Gabe Craighead, Callaway County Eastern District Commissioner. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Ousted Honduran leader addresses UN via cell phone Sep 30, 2009
UNITED NATIONS Honduras' ousted president addressed the United Nations General Assembly by cellular phone late Monday from the Brazilian embassy in his country where he is holed up, calling on the world body to guarantee his personal safety and turn back the "dictatorship" that has taken power. "Those who still harbored any doubt that a dictatorship has been installed here can lay those doubts to rest," Manuel Zelaya said via a telephone brought to the General Assembly podium by his foreign... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
AT&T to start selling Garmin nuvifone in Oct. Sep 30, 2009
Announced in January 2008, the nuvifone is Garmin's entry into the cellular phone market and is considered key to the company's future. Cell phone carriers have increasingly been chipping away at Garmin's market, adding navigational features to their phones. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Drivers yakking or texting may see new limits Sep 30, 2009
Other groups have focused on texting, which has grown from nearly 10 billion messages a month in December 2005 to more than 110 billion in December 2008, according to CTIA The Wireless Association, the cellular phone industry's trade group. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Calls Pour Into A. Samoa Gov's HI Office Sep 30, 2009
There is some cellular phone service working occasionally, but word out of the islands is limited, they said. "Since reports of the Samoa natural disaster were communicated this morning, I have received many calls from concerned people throughout Hawaii and the mainland United States urgently appealing for updates on the extent of this emergency, and offering their assistance," Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann said in a written statement. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HPD: Man Confesses To Fatal Robbery Sep 26, 2009
They got away with jewelry and a cellular phone that belonged to one of the surviving robbery victims ... Detectives said they found one of the stolen cellular phones in Bellvin's possession. (Click2Houston, TX)
Man Fatally Shot During Robbery Sep 25, 2009
They got away with jewelry and a cellular phone that belonged to one of the surviving robbery victims. Police have not released a detailed description of the killers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Softbank Bond Securitizes 60 Bil Yen for July-Sept Quarter Sep 23, 2009
92 million) by securitizing the receivables of its cellular phone service business in the July-September quarter. This is down roughly by 15 percent, from the amount generated in the April-June period because of its reduced funding needs after issuing bonds. (JCN Network, Japan)
Sprint gets $20M Navy contract extension Sep 23, 2009
The contract, to provide nationwide cellular phone service to Navy users, involves work at locations throughout the country. The work is expected to conclude in September 2010. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
South Africa: Zuma Condemns Illegal Protests, Looting Sep 19, 2009
"What would in other countries be petty crime, in our country becomes violent crime as some people kill even for a cellular phone. There is something seriously wrong with such conduct," he said. Zuma said he had therefore instructed law enforcement agencies, including police and traffic authorities, to deal harshly and firmly with any member of society who breaks the law through acts of violence, intimidation or destruction of property. (allAfrica.com)
Police: Man Impersonates DCF Worker Sep 18, 2009
Police obtained cellular phone records that showed Smith's phone had placed the calls. When questioned by police, Smith said he was coming off a three-day crack binge and could not remember specifics about what occurred. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Following trash and recyclables on their journey Sep 18, 2009
To answer some of those questions, the MIT team is using battery-powered tags based on cellular phone technology ... To answer some of those questions, the MIT team is using battery-powered tags based on cellular phone technology. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Microsoft and M-Com Deliver Mobile Payments Solution Globally Sep 16, 2009
The mobile payment experience should be delivered across multiple mobile devices, manufacturers and cellular phone carriers to accommodate the personal preferences of the target audience: the consumer. This is the only way that choice can be extended across global markets. (PR Newswire)
CounterPath Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results Sep 15, 2009
Such factors include, among others: (1) the failure to develop new and innovative products using the Company's technologies, (2) the Company's ability to remain competitive as other parties develop and release competitive products, (3) the Company's ability to retain the employees necessary to continue research and development of current and new products, (4) the success by the Company of the sales of its current and new products, (5) the impact of technology changes on the Company's products... (PR Newswire)
Fast-growing cell-phone retailer looks to add 14 stores in MN Sep 15, 2009
Cellular phone retailer wants to triple its presence in Minnesota. The Middletown, Conn. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications to Merge with NEC's Mobile Terminal Unit Sep 14, 2009
Overview of CHMC (The to-be-transferred Casio subsidiary company) Company Name: Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. Established: April 1, 2004 Business Summary: Cellular phone product development, design, production, procurement, quality control, sales and maintenance Head Office: Higashiyamato City, Tokyo, Japan CEO: Tateki Ohishi Capital: 3 billion JPY (share: Casio: 51%, Hitachi: 49%) Number of Employees: 506 (as of March 2009) Accounting Period: April to March Number of Shares... (PR Newswire)
Ripon rafters are rescued Sep 14, 2009
The rafters, a 62-year-old Ripon woman and her 16-year-old grandson, had a cellular phone but said they were too tired and cold to climb to safety. They also didn't know where they were. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Girl found dead in Fremont after romantic dispute Sep 13, 2009
They apparently agreed to meet Friday night to exchange a cellular phone. Information from: The Oakland Tribune, http://www. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Reward offered for capture and conviction of Waiawa arsonist Sep 13, 2009
Anyone with information can also call Crimestoppers at 955-8300, or *CRIME from a cellular phone ... Anyone with information can also call Crimestoppers at 955-8300, or *CRIME from a cellular phone. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Former FBI Agent Brad Garrett: How to Find the Missing Yale Student Sep 12, 2009
Annie Le, the graduate student at Yale University who was reported missing this past Tuesday, left behind important clues for police her cellular phone, her computer and her purse. Her cell phone can tell police who she talked to, chatted with, Twittered right before she disappeared. (ABC News)
VerifySmart(TM) Corp targets Asia Pacific region; Initiates card fraud prevention dialogue with several of Asia's largest Banks Sep 11, 2009
VerifySmart(TM) technology adds a new layer of security to existing protocols, by notifying the cardholder of each and every purchase through the card holder's own cellular phone, thus enabling the cardholder to approve or decline his or her purchase via a secure PIN (personal identification number). The resulting transaction represents to the merchant, to the underlying financial institution or credit provider, and to the card holder, an undisputed guarantee of acceptance. (PR Newswire)
Africa: Trying to Work From the Same Weather Page Sep 10, 2009
Growing recognition of the seriousness of the problem is opening the door to innovative ideas like "Weather Info for All", a global public-private partnership initiative to put automated weather stations on the cellular phone towers springing up across Africa. The project involves the WMO, Ericsson, an international telecommunications and information technology company; Zain, a Middle Eastern telecommunications company; the Earth Institute at Columbia University in the US; and the Global... (allAfrica.com)
Ogden Police Report: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2009 Sep 10, 2009
3:25 p.m.: An Ogden resident reported someone used her identity to open a cellular phone account. Tuesday, Sept. 1. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Charge parents for public school Sep 9, 2009
For the price of a cellular phone bill, a child can get educated for a month. For the price of a video game console, a child can get educated for an entire year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Handheld Launches the all New Ultra-Rugged PDA Nautiz X7 Sep 8, 2009
1 OS and an array of advanced integrated features such as 3G cellular phone capabilities, 3 mega-pixel camera with autofocus and flash, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, digital compass, altimeter and G-sensor. The ultra-rugged Nautiz X7 weighs only 490 grams, is IP67-rated and passes full MIL-STD-810F testing, including drop tests from 1. (PR Newswire)
Green technology a rising trend in consumption Sep 5, 2009
This is happening more pronouncedly in the cellular phone segment. Green technology reduces wastage and production cost of cellular phone companies and the demand for certain mobile phone products is rising due to the awareness of its benefits to the environment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
3 Wanted In CVS Pharmacy Robbery Sep 5, 2009
One of the men went inside and the other person stood outside and talked on his cellular phone. The man who went inside grabbed a 12-pack of beer and left without paying for it, officials said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Opinion: Mobile industry will eat Nokia's lunch Sep 3, 2009
Once the darling of the booming cellular phone business and still the world's largest handset maker, Nokia has become a Finn sandwich. I predict its PC and cellphone competitors will surround and slowly eat the market leader. (EETimes)
Chief works to resolve dangerous dispatch issue Sep 3, 2009
It has come to light that over the past two years, 911 cellular phone calls made from the Morristown area have been directed through the 911 system into the Phoenix Fire Department for dispatching. The Circle City/Morristown Fire Department has its own dispatch staff and does not pay Phoenix Fire to dispatch its department. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Comprehensive plan for tackling drunk driving is outlined Sep 3, 2009
He said legislation should be drafted to control cellular phone use on the state's roadways. He said he was almost hit recently while driving by another motorist who was operating erratically while using a cell phone. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Trick or Treat Safety Sep 2, 2009
Provide your child with a cellular phone or hand held two way radio(establish and test channel settings) and a backlit watch to monitor time. Remind children that jack o lanterns can and often do contain burning candles. (Suite101.com)
UN seeks better data on hurricanes, droughts Sep 1, 2009
The world needs more innovative projects _ like putting weather stations on cellular phone towers across Africa _ to help it better predict the increased hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts and floods that climate change will bring, Kofi Annan said Monday. The former U.N. chief was referring to a new system that brings more accurate weather information to farmers and fishermen in five African nations. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Developing nations need better climate data, Annan says Sep 1, 2009
GENEVA - The world needs more innovative projects - such as putting weather stations on cellular phone towers across Africa - to help it better predict the increased hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts, and floods that climate change will bring, Kofi Annan said yesterday. The former UN chief was referring to a new system that brings more accurate weather information to farmers and fishermen in five African nations. (Boston Globe)
Sony to Boost Parts Procurements with Sony Ericsson Mobile Aug 29, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 28, 2009 (JCN) - Sony Corp. plans to boost its joint parts purchases with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB to cut costs and help the struggling cellular phone joint venture. The two already jointly purchase capacitors and now plan to expand the list of products to include components used in both Sony's electronics and Sony Ericsson's cell phones. (JCN Network, Japan)
Don't let sky-high travel phone bills ruin your trip Aug 29, 2009
(Tribune Media Services) -- When it comes to "gotcha" fees, the cellular phone industry makes travel companies look like rank amateurs. International roaming fees cost U.S. businesses an average of $693 per trip per traveler, says a survey. (CNN)
Father seeks answers, leads in daughter's murder Aug 28, 2009
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, or *CRIME on your cellular phone. Tipsters can remain anonymous. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Four DWI tickets written at Camden County checkpoint Aug 28, 2009
If anyone observes an impaired driver, they are urged to call the patrol's emergency hotline at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Article Rating. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Highway Patrol makes four DWI arrests in Callaway County over weekend Aug 27, 2009
On a cellular phone, dial *55. "The patrol has zero tolerance for drunk driving," said Col. James F. Keathley, patrol superintendent. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Accounting Implications of the Supreme Court Ruling in the Matter of the Merger of DBS Satellite Services Ltd. ("yes") Aug 24, 2009
Bezeq and its subsidiaries offer the full range of communications services including domestic, international and cellular phone services; Internet, ADSL, and other data communications; satellite-based multi-channel TV; and corporate networks. For more information about Bezeq please visit the corporate website at. (PR Newswire)
Protest Outside Governor's Home In Brookfield Aug 22, 2009
About 10 of the protestors walked yesterday (Thursday) from their meeting point near the intersection of Hop Brook and Long Meadow Hill roads to Mrs. Rell's home, where a woman holding a cellular phone walked onto the front lawn and politely told them that they could not enter because it was private property. Before they embarked on their walk up a short hill, Brookfield police Cpl. Kevin Brooks cautioned the protestors to be careful, because some vehicles exceed the speed limit on the narrow... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Alltel transition to Verizon continues Aug 22, 2009
The cellular phone company has completed the conversion of five Alltel stores in the Tampa Bay area and 21 stores across the state creating Verizon Wireless stores. These stores now display the Verizon Wireless sign and contain products and materials from the company, which acquired Alltel in January. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Stoltmann Law Offices Files $500,000 FINRA Arbitration Claim for Losses in Medical Capital, DBSI Inc., IMH Secured Loan and Provident Royalties/Shale Royalties Against Brokerage Firm Aug 22, 2009
This money was also invested in movies (including $20 million for the "The Perfect Game," a film about a Mexican youth Little League baseball team), cellular phone companies (including $7 million in company that marketed a mobile-phone application that consisted of a live video feed of a hamster in a cage), and in one instance, a 118-foot yacht. Also, many of the receivables that Medical Capital invested in appeared to be old, meaning that there was less likelihood of payment. (Primezone Releases)
Mobile Phone Masts Are Dangerous - The Plain Truth Aug 21, 2009
2007 Mar;28(2):434-40:"Inhabitants living nearby mobile phone base stations are at risk for developing neuropsychiatric problems and some changes in the performance of neurobehavioral functions either by facilitation or inhibition. So, revision of standard guidelines for public exposure to RER from mobile phone base station antennas and using of NBTB for regular assessment and early detection of biological effects among inhabitants around the stations are recommended Bortkiewicz A et al, (2004)... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
1 dead in Hwy. 145 crash in Madera Co. Aug 20, 2009
Fernando Berdejo may have been talking on a cellular phone when the crash occurred, Madera County sheriff's spokeswoman Erica Stuart said. Berdejo was driving a 2005 Honda north on 145 when he apparently crossed into southbound lanes and slammed into the truck near Avenue 11, Stuart said. (Fresno Bee)
Police-involved shooting leaves subject dead Aug 20, 2009
The veteran Hialeah Police Officer, who has not been identified, responded to a burglary call at the Boost Mobile cellular phone shop at 490 Palm Ave. Wednesday morning, at around 4:30 a.m. He said he was forced to fire the subject after that subject robbed the local store. He was shot at least two times. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Jail phones concern for authorities Aug 19, 2009
Lawrence County Undersheriff Willie Wallace echoed Rushing's sentiments, saying that inmates in his county are also charged with possession of a cellular device in a correctional facility if they are caught with cellular phone pieces as well. Such a charge, Wallace said, carries a three- to five-year sentence. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
