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Dress President Like a Donkey and Go to Jail

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0100

Hooliganism cited by government.

Handshake Communicates Digital Information

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0100

The exchange of digital information flowing through human touch.

Oakland County, Mich., Shares Notification Service With Local Cities

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Oakland County, Mich., provides a unique digital communication platform to reach citizens.

Spammers Misuse the Name of United States Attorney General

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0100

E-mail claiming to be from the U.S. Attorney General lure recipients to send money to avoid legal prosecution.

Biometric Access System Distributes Weapons, Tasers to Police Officers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:07:00 +0100

The Troy, N.Y., Police Department implements computerized lockers that verify officers' identities and equipment access privileges.

Municipal Court Converts To New Computer System

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:44:00 +0100

The court will be closed starting on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 to accommodate the transition.

Taxi Drivers Watch Television Behind the Wheel

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:12:00 +0100

Digital Media Broadcasting (DMB) beams television to more than 17 million mobile screens including those on the dashboards of taxis.

IT Trends: Portable Solar Charger; Barriers to Broadband Internet Adoption

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:36:00 +0100

Iowa county residents can text 911; audiobooks for iPod users.

Power Management Solution Reduces Police Car Dead Batteries, Emissions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0100

The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.

EU Charges UK With Electronic Privacy Infringement

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:43:00 +0100

If not resolved, the next step is referral to the European Court of Justice.