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New York Officials Support Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to Stop Violent Crime
A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.
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Breather Brings Office Space to New York City: Renting Rooms Hourly
Breather is now offering private office spaces to residents of New York City, which can be rented out on a mobile app. Space can be rented out for peace and quiet in Soho, Midtown West and Flatiron.
Fugitive Snowden to Speak at SXSW about Surveillance Deflection Measures from Russia
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden will discuss surveillance at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival via teleconference from Russia.
Allegiant Air Begins 12 New Seasonal Non-Stop Flights in May, June
Allegiant Air begins 12 new seasonal flights this spring. Passengers can now book flights on Allegiant Air for 12 new seasonal nonstop service routes to five locations beginning May 5 the company reported in a press release Tuesday.
Blackberry Outage 2014: Major Network Problems in Canada and Asia Pacific
Blackberry users early Tuesday reported service outage which affected message, BBM and Ping messaging.
Cumberland Farms Sells 27 Stores to Petro Marketing Group, Focus Turns to Remaining Locations
Cumberland Farms' 27 locations in five states are being sold to Petro Marketing Group. Cumberland Farms' 27 locations in five states are being sold to Petro Marketing Group The purchase includes stores in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania The Courier Post reported.
Radio Shack to Close 1,100 Stores, Leaves Over 4,000
Radio Shack is closing 1,100 stores. Radio Shack's closing of 1,100 stores will bring its total locations to over 4,000 in the United States which also consists of over 900 franchises according to an Associated Press article on ABC News website.
IHOP Free National Pancake Day: Proceeds Given to Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals
IHOP has free pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday in honor of National Pancake Day. IHOP's National Pancake Day gives customers a short stack of buttermilk pancakes at no charge when they stroll through the company's doors Tuesday according to information on the company's website.
Disney Cuts Funding for Boy Scouts due to Ban on Gays
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will stop providing grant money to the Boy Scouts of America in 2015 due to a BSA membership policy that bans gay leaders. While Disney does not give money to the BSA or local councils, the BSA has acquired funds through Disney’s VoluntEARS program.
Google Street View Map to Reveal Polar Bears in Canadian Arctic
Google Street View will be traveling to Churchill, Man. to capture footage of polar bears in celebration of International Polar Bear Day. Starting Thursday, Google Maps will be recording videos and images of the tundra with the goal of showcasing the area’s environment and the importance of keeping it safe.
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