City Council Bill Would Take Out City's Styrofoam - August 23, 2007 - The New York Sun

City Council Bill Would Take Out City's Styrofoam - August 23, 2007 - The New York Sun: "New York City restaurants and government agencies could soon face a ban on Styrofoam-type fast food containers if the City Council passes a bill introduced yesterday."

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Google Reader : "We couldn't help but stop at this one, which shows Helmsley posing with Imelda 'Steel Butterfly' Marcos, the wife of former Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Also pictured is Rick 'Loins of Doom' Hilton, father of Paris. To have three people who have unleashed such hardship on the world gathered in one photograph is a rare sight indeed. "

BBC NEWS | England | London | Man arrested over wi-fi 'theft'

BBC NEWS England London Man arrested over wi-fi 'theft': "Man arrested over wi-fi 'theft' A man has been arrested in connection with using a wi-fi broadband connection without permission. He was initially detained by two Police Community Support Officers in Chiswick, west London, on Tuesday. They became suspicious when they saw the 39-year-old using his laptop outside a house in Prebend Gardens. When questioned he admitted to using someone else's unsecured wi-fi broadband connection. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. The case is now being handled by the Metropolitan Police's computer crime unit. Det Con Mark Roberts said: 'This arrest should act as a warning to anyone who thinks it is acceptable to illegally use other people's broadband connections.' Dishonestly obtaining free internet access is an offence under the Communications Act 2003 and a potential breach of the Computer Misuse Act. Man arrested over wi-fi 'theft' A man has been arrested in connection with using a wi-fi broadband connection without permission. He was initially detained by two Police Community Support Officers in Chiswick, west London, on Tuesday. They became suspicious when they saw the 39-year-old using his laptop outside a house in Prebend Gardens. When questioned he admitted to using someone else's unsecured wi-fi broadband connection. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. The case is now being handled by the Metropolitan Police's computer crime unit. Det Con Mark Roberts said: 'This arrest should act as a warning to anyone who thinks it is acceptable to illegally use other people's broadband connections.' Dishonestly obtaining free internet access is an offence under the Communications Act 2003 and a potential breach of the Computer Misuse Act. "

BBC NEWS | Technology | Millions hit by Monster site hack

BBC NEWS Technology Millions hit by Monster site hack: "The vast majority of those affected by the attack are based in the US. Monster estimates that less than 5,000 people outside the US had their details stolen in the attack. Monster said it had more than 73 million CVs in its database. The vast majority of those affected by the attack are based in the US. Monster estimates that less than 5,000 people outside the US had their details stolen in the attack. Monster said it had more than 73 million CVs in its database. "

ABC News: Arabic Public School Draws Protests

ABC News: Arabic Public School Draws Protests: "One of the city's newest public schools is named for poet who promoted peace and published his most famous work while living in New York, but there has been little peace for the Khalil Gibran International Academy. "

Broncos Beef up Security @ The Latest for Security Executives SecurityInfoWatch.com

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/article.jsp?id=12048&siteSection=305: "IRVING, Texas - Dave Abrams became the Denver Broncos' shadow in January. His official title is vice president of security. After Darrent Williams was shot and killed Jan. 1 following a nightclub party, the Broncos created the position. Abrams spent 37 years in the Denver Police Department. He worked in SWAT, homicide, internal affairs, patrol and was gang captain. He retired as a deputy chief. The Broncos hired him to help the players in many ways, but foremost he teaches them how to protect themselves."

Bush Signs Maritime, Air Cargo Inspection Bill @ The Latest for Security Executives SecurityInfoWatch.com

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/article/article.jsp?id=12049&siteSection=305: "The bill calls for the 100-percent scanning of maritime cargo?before it?s loaded onto vessels heading for the United States?to be required within the next five years. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may extend the deadline by two-year increments, if necessary. It also calls for the scanning of all cargo on passenger planes within the next three years. The bill will require specific annual benchmarks on the percentage of maritime cargo containers headed for the U.S., an analysis of how to best incorporate existing maritime security initiatives, including the Container Security Initiative and C-TPAT, and an analysis of the scanning equipment, personnel, and technology needed to reach the 100-percent container scanning objective. On the air cargo side, the Transportation Security Administration will be charged with establishing a system to screen all cargo transported on passenger aircraft operated by domestic or foreign air carriers."

ABC News: Attorney General Gonzales Resigns

ABC News: Attorney General Gonzales Resigns: "Attorney General Alberto Gonzales stepped down from his post Monday, after months of growing criticism from Congress. "

My personal prediction for his replacement is Fran Townsend! Laurie