Archive for December, 2009
Helping police in Times Square
CNN's Jim Spellman reports on how officers will stay warm and fed in Times Square in New York tonight. Read the original: Helping police in Times Square
Tracking a terror suspect
CNN's Rosemary Church shows the route the alleged Christmas terror suspect took to enter the U.S. The rest is here: Tracking a terror suspect
Getting ready in Times Square
CNN's Jim Spellman tries on an outfit to ring in 2010 in Times Square. Read more here: Getting ready in Times Square
Happy New Year!
A Happy New Year to the Mashable community, our partners and advertisers! We hope you have a happy, healthy, prosperous and productive 2010! All the best, The Mashable Team Tags: 2010, New Year View original here: Happy New Year!
Drunk Drivers Evade the Cops With Twitter
Twitter has become the ultimate turncoat lately, functioning as a soldier for the police and drunken drivers alike. We reported last week that inebriated drivers in Texas are to be outed on Twitter, and now cops report that the culprits themselves are using the microblogging site to inform others of the location of sobriety [...]
Ensign on ethics allegations
Sen. John Ensign responded to questions Thursday about a possible probe into him by the Senate Ethics Committee. Read more from the original source: Ensign on ethics allegations
Conquer New Year’s Resolutions with mySomeday
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: mySomeday Quick Pitch: Goal achievement platform that combines planning tools and an [...]
A new etiquette for the iPhone generation
The behavioral and societal effects of Apple's revolutionary device need attention, analysts sayCredit:A new etiquette for the iPhone generation
Al Lewis: A Privacy Policy That Hides Mortgage Fraud?
Michael Walker's job was to uncover mortgage fraud. But he claims he was fired for doing it.Al Lewis: A Privacy Policy That Hides Mortgage Fraud?
Police Find Body of Missing Wisconsin Mother
A body believed to be that of a missing Altoona woman has been found in a rural part of Adams County in central Wisconsin.Read more here: Police Find Body of Missing Wisconsin Mother
Top 5 Live Video Streams to Celebrate the New Year
Happy New Year! While half the world still can’t quite say those words yet, we want to get you into the celebrating spirit. Last year, we provided eight great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve online, including tweeting out the new year and watching videos of celebrations past. On this New Year’s Eve, we’ve decided to turn [...]
UTStarcom to pay US fines for bribing Chinese carriers
Telecommunications equipment vendor UTStarcom will pay a total of US$3 million in fines for violating U.S. bribery laws by giving employees of Chinese carriers free U.S. vacations that were reported as training programs.Here is the original post: UTStarcom to pay US fines for bribing Chinese carriers
The Top Dinosaur and Fossil Finds of the Year
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Obama Vetoes First Piece of Legislation- Obamas to Spend New Year’s Eve Watching “Avatar”
Credit:Obama Vetoes First Piece of Legislation- Obamas to Spend New Year's Eve Watching "Avatar"
Degas Drawing Worth Over $1M Stolen From Museum
A security guard discovered it was missing when opening the museum Thursday morningCredit:Degas Drawing Worth Over $1M Stolen From Museum
Class of Navy Destroyers Sails Into Record Books
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers such as the USS Ross and USS Cole have proven to be durable workhorses in the U.S. NavyRead more here: Class of Navy Destroyers Sails Into Record Books
In 2009, Social Media Overtook Web 2.0
Web 2.0. A few years ago, it was the hottest buzzword around. It refers to the second generation of web apps following the Internet bubble that devastated not only Silicon Valley, but our economy in general. Social Media. While its definition is not yet etched in stone, most believe it describes a new type of media and communication that [...]
Location, Location, Location: 5 Big Predictions for 2010
GPS-aware mobile devices have become commonplace, which means connecting the dots between what you’re doing and where you’re doing it is easier than ever. In 2009, location-sharing applications finally emerged in user-friendly formats, altering the way we think about where we are and helping us understand more of the meaning behind the [...]
CIA caught in dirty and secretive war against al-Qaeda on Afghan border
The deaths of seven CIA agents in Khost province have brought into the limelight the secretive and dirty war being fought by America's intelligence agencies - and the Taleban and al-Qaeda - in the border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Forward Operating Base Chapman, and others like it along the border, are the forward edge of American [...]
A Decade of Scandals
This decade, many politicians put their careers on the line thanks to scandals they were involved in• YOU DECIDE: What Was the Top Political Scandal?A Decade of Scandals
Politicians War Over Jet Plot
Dems accuse GOP of exploiting terror threat for political gain, as White House faces pressure for its response• Body Scanners Ignite Privacy Concern• Obama to Get Report on Failed Airline Attack• DHS Subpoenas Journalists Over Security Leaks• CIA Prepared Report on Suspect Before Attack Attempt• White House Blasts [...]
U.S. Stocks End Down Sharply; Post Big Yearly Gain
U.S. Stocks End Down Sharply; Post Big Yearly GainRead the original: U.S. Stocks End Down Sharply; Post Big Yearly Gain
Setting up Times Square
CNN's Jim Spellman is at Times Square, where people are pouring in and preparations are under way. See the original post here: Setting up Times Square
Bomber Who Killed CIA Members Reportedly Invited on Base
The Associated Press has learned that the bomber who killed seven CIA employees at a remote outpost in southeastern Afghanistan had been invited onto the base and was not searched.Credit:Bomber Who Killed CIA Members Reportedly Invited on Base
Stocks Sell Off In Last Session of 2009
Wall Street ended a blockbuster year for stocks on a sharply lower note Thursday, weighed down by general market weakness as traders closed out their positions for 2009.Stocks Sell Off In Last Session of 2009
