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Thu, Sep 11, 2008 10:49 EDT
NYPD Taps Into 911 Callers and Their Cellphones and Cameras
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Posted by: Thomas Wailgum in News Topic: ApplicationsBlog: Information Collective
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I'm in New York City on Sept. 11, and the most important story is the seventh-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States and the destruction of the twin towers in lower Manhattan.
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Unsafe Texting Sends More to the ER: Doctor Offers Up 5 Tips
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Posted by: Al Sacco in Soapbox Topic: Personal ManagementBlog: Mobile WorkHorse
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It seems like common sense: walking, or worse, biking down a busy city street while texting on a BlackBerry or other mobile device is not a very bright idea. However, U.S. emergency room physicians say that's just the problem. A growing number of Americans, particularly teenagers and young adults, are demonstrating a surprising lack of common sense when it comes to texting and "multitasking"—and texting-related injuries, such as lacerated faces and sprained ankles, are increasing accordingly.
Read more »Wed, Jul 23, 2008 12:57 EDT
Slydial: Go Directly to Voice Mail. Do Not Converse, Do Not Collect $200
Topic: Personal ManagementBlog: Mobile WorkHorse
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We've all been there before. You need to return a call or deliver some bad news, but for whatever reason you don't want to speak with the person on the other end of the line. Sure, you could shoot off a quick e-mail or text message, but that's just not the same as a phone call.
Now, thanks to a new, free service called Slydial you can place a call from any U.S. mobile or landline phone to any other U.S. cellular number and be routed directly to voice mail. Read more »
Thu, Jun 12, 2008 15:34 EDT
Ranking RIM BlackBerry RF Radiation Levels by SAR: How Does Your Smartphone Measure Up?
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Posted by: Al Sacco in Soapbox Topic: InfrastructureBlog: Mobile WorkHorse
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Whether or not cell phones can actually lead to or accelerate health problems remains unclear but we do know the trusty little devices emit radio frequency energy, and it's a fact that too much radiation's not a good thing for humans. That's why the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) analyzes and measures mobile device radiation-emission levels before giving them the thumbs up for sale in the United States. Read more »
Thu, Apr 10, 2008 11:22 EDT
FCC OKs Plan for Emergency Text Message Notification System...But You Won't See It for Years
Topic: InfrastructureBlog: Mobile WorkHorse
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday approved a framework for delivering text messages to Americans' cell phones and other mobile devices in times of emergency.
Read more »Mon, Jan 14, 2008 12:09 EST
Travel Used to be Easy
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Posted by: Esther Schindler in Rants Topic: Personal ManagementBlog: You're the Boss
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I used to pride myself on my ability to travel at a moment's notice. Give me half an hour, I'd brag, and I could be out the door.
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Thu, Jan 3, 2008 12:46 EST
Wireless Solutions In Europe
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Posted by: Anonymous in Questions Topic: Infrastructure
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My company is quickly deploying staff in Europe for consulting engagements. This is the first for my organization.
Read more »Open Source: Real Solutions or Populist Sentiments?
Posted by Eugene Nizker in Rants | 10 comments
Windows 7 Reviews: Radically Different Early Opinions Surface
Posted by Shane ONeill in News | 2 comments
Office Scapegoating: How to Avoid Being Thrown Under the Bus
Posted by Meridith Levinson in Best Practices | 7 comments
Office 14: The Horror Sequel Coming to a Browser Near You
Posted by C.G. Lynch in Rants | 2 comments
Overstock.com's Four-Year ERP Nightmare
Posted by Thomas Wailgum in News | 4 comments
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