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Bank robberies on LI, U.S. due to tough economy?
Jessie Klein is an assistant professor of sociology-criminal justice at Adelphi University. Her forthcoming book is "The Bully Society: Youth, Gender, and Violence."Why are bank robberies on the rise on Long Island? Already there have been more robberies this year in Nassau County than in any of the past 40 years; one bank robbery is attempted every week, according to police. Bank robberies have also increased across...Tags: Bank Robbery, Theft, Long Island, Suffolk County Police
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Bright House update may need fine-tuning
Sentinel Staff WriterBright House Networks customers with a digital video recorder might have to make some adjustments to their cable box because of a software update. During the summer, Central Florida's largest cable provider began rolling out the update to its on-screen...Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Television Industry, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Bright House Networks
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Eisner stays at top of his game
The Associated PressMICHAEL EISNER, 66, former chief executive of Walt Disney Co., who now runs an Internet-oriented investment firm that wants to transform the Topps Co., known for its confections and collectible trading cards, into a multimedia giant. Eisner talked...Tags: Coca-Cola Company, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Getty Images Incorporated, Walt Disney Co., Topps Company Incorporated
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Palin chastizes Obama over campaign claims but stretches the truth herself in stump speeches
Associated Press WriterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin tells audiences the election is about the "truthfulness and judgment" needed to be president. But the Alaska governor often stretches the truth herself. She has exaggerated...Tags: Social Security, Countrywide Financial Corp., Barack Obama, Freddie Mac, Medical Services
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Taiwan's Asustek says its low-price Eee PC helps boost revenue
Associated Press WriterTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ A low-price laptop product line is helping Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. generate record revenue despite signs of slowing global growth, a senior company executive said Tuesday. Chief Executive Jerry Shen said the company is...Tags: Christmas
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YouTube unveils its version of home shopping network in quest for more revenue
AP Technology WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Online video leader YouTube has opened up its version of a home shopping network in its latest effort to wring more revenue from its massive audience and justify the $1.76 billion that Google Inc. paid for the site two years ago....Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., Sales, News Corp., Electronic Arts Inc.
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Find advertisement distracting? Perhaps not if you're having a root canal
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Talk about your captive audience. Advertising is coming to the dentist's chair in the form of personal video goggles that patients wear while getting their cleaning or root canal. The company behind InChairTV figures advertisers for...Tags: Advertising, Dentistry, Marketing, Walt Disney Co.
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Ford feature will let parents set driving limits for teens
The Associated PressSo you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it. The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to...Tags: People, Ford Motor Co., Teen-agers, Road Transportation, Road Accidents
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Debate season: Punch in your zip code
Spin CycleJim Maiella at Cablevision adds in a news release: "The debates will also be available to Cablevision???s iO TV digital cable customers on News 12 Interactive, channel 612, after their initial airing. And since the debates on News 12 Interactive......Tags: Madison Square Garden, Satellite and Cable Service, News 12 Networks, Television Industry, New York Knicks
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Obama vs McCain -- debate 2 preview
The Swampby Frank James The second presidential debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain comes at a time in the race when the Democratic presidential nominee has taken a significant lead in national polls though it's still in the single......Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, John McCain, $700 Billion Bank Bailout, Polls
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Projecting the future
Today's movie audiences can order tickets over the Internet, eat gourmet theater food far removed from simple popcorn and enjoy computer-generated special effects that can make virtually any scene a moviemaker can conceive of seem real.
And yet audiences...Tags: The Dark Knight, Spider-Man, Harbor East, Steven Spielberg, James Dean
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Cheap eats focus of ad blitz by food companies
The Wall Street JournalFood companies hope to capitalize on the slumping economy by steering consumers to cheaper, high-margin products. On Monday, Kellogg Co. is beginning a new advertising push for staple cereals such as Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies, while Campbell Soup Co....Tags: Kraft Foods Inc., Kellogg Company, National Government, Advertising, Elections
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