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Feds Charge 21 in Romanian Internet Fraud Schemes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:40AMBELOW IS THE FULL-TEXT PRESS RELEASE POSTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 15, 2011 Organized Romanian Criminal Groups Targeted by DOJ and Romanian Law Enforcement Twenty-One Individuals Charged to Date in the United States for Alleged Roles in Internet Fraud Scheme WASHINGTON –
Two new exhibits highlight emerging Latino artists Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:33AMTwo new exhibits highlight emerging Latino artists
Digital Automotive Marketing Leader Drives Local Traffic to Boost Auto Business Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:34AMAuto Dealers around the Globe are finding it harder and harder to reach their audience. FirstAutoResource.com has turned dealership marketing into an art form. With their strategic focus on local markets and utilizing the latest technologies, they have carved out a much needed niche in the automobile industry and narrowed the field of competition for auto dealers to reach their local traffic ...
Apple iPad, Day 2: Choosing the Right iPad Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:37PMThe iPad comes in a variety of models, so today I am breaking down some of the factors to consider in determining which iPad is the right iPad for replacing a notebook PC.
Harris County fire marshal confiscates 75 cases of fireworks for sale on Craigslist Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:43PMHOUSTON – The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office confiscated fireworks Tuesday that were being sold on the Internet. The office got a tip from a concerned citizen about the fireworks being offered on Craigslist. They tracked the fireworks to southwest Houston where they found 75 cases full of 1.4 fireworks. It has been illegal to discharge fireworks or to have fireworks in your possession in ...
Friendswood Police Activity: June 20-26, 2011 Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:15PMTHEFT
Strathcona County couple suspected of fraud south of the border Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:10PMArdrossan native and former Axiom Homes owner Danielle Addington has been charged with fraud and tampering with government documents in a Texas courthouse.[...]
Are people unfriending facebook? Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:26PMHOUSTON -- Are more people “unfriending” the social networking site Facebook than ever before? It depends on who you ask. “I de-activated my account,” said Lajuana Acklin who deleted the account she had for seven years just three months ago. “Overtime it became a hybrid between Craigslist and MySpace.” “The nudity increased, a lot of the profane language increased, more so, it was the ...
Are people unfriending Facebook? Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:26PMHOUSTON -- Are more people “unfriending” the social networking site Facebook than ever before? It depends on who you ask. “I de-activated my account,” said Lajuana Acklin, who deleted the account she had for seven years just three months ago. “Over time, it became a hybrid between Craigslist and MySpace.” “The nudity increased, a lot of the profane language increased, more so, it was the ...
Craigslist accused of ad discrimination Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:29PMNo description available
Weiner fights for political future as details emerge Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:10AMFellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner, telegraphing an unmistakable eagerness for him to resign.
Rep. Weiner draws no defense from Democrats Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:35PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Fellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner on Tuesday, telegraphing an unmistakable eagerness for him to resign after he admitted sending a lewd photo of himself to a woman via Twitter and lying about it.
14 Funniest Craigslist Ads Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:06PMFrom neighbors selling their neighbor's belongings to the hippest housecleaner of all time, we bring you 14 of the most amusing Craigslist ads ever posted.
Friedman: Canucks cramping Chara's space Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:59AM"If you can't make great players work hard on defence, they will kill you on offence." That's the strategy the Vancouver Canucks are using to contain Boston Bruins all-star defenceman Zdeno Chara.
15 Funniest Craigslist Ads Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 8:29PMFrom neighbors selling their neighbor's belongings to the hippest housecleaner of all time, we bring you 15 of the most amusing Craigslist ads ever posted.
Cut and run Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 5:04AMWhy is there a racket in human hair?
FRIENDSWOOD POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 23-30, 2011 Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:01AMBoat Crashes Into a Tree on Clear Creek; One Person Injured
Man tries to barter Port Arthur home Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:04AMshare: digg facebook twitter Man tries to barter Port Arthur home Among the things he'll consider taking are cars, trailers, tractors, generators, other properties or dump trucks.
Love thy neighbor? Not so much. Cops say neighbor feuds on the rise Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 12:22AMHOUSTON – Police officers say they are getting more frequent calls from neighbors arguing with each other, and the calls are coming in from every corner of the city. Many of the disputes end up inside the Harris County Civil Courthouse, bogging down the system. That's what is happening to the Olivo family. They said their neighbor across the street filed a temporary restraining order against ...
Police warn Apple Store Mac buyers: Watch your backs! Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 9:00AMA Houston woman is warning Apple customers to be aware of thieves...
Police: Brazen thieves are targeting Apple customers Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 12:08AMHOUSTON – A Houston woman is warning Apple customers to beware of thieves after she was recently robbed of her purchase. “If they are going to spend money at Apple they need to watch their backs,” said Gabrielle Alvarado. Alvarado and Jacinda Boudreaux are starting a new business together and visited the Apple store in the Galleria to buy three Mac computers. When they left the store, they said ...
Police: Brazen thieves target Apple customers Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 12:08AMHOUSTON – People who shop at Apple stores may get more than they bargained, according to police. At least six Apple customers in Houston have been followed home and held up at gunpoint. Detective Tony Guzman said a recent case involved a mother who was robbed in front of her children by a man who jumped out of a car. “Followed her into her driveway and pulled a gun. He didn't demand her purse ...
Child found in vehicle after police chase ends in cemetery Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 3:23PMHOUSTON -- When a high-speed police chase ended in a cemetery Friday afternoon police said they found a 4-year-old boy in the back seat of a stolen Dodge Charger. The incident began after that vehicle’s owner was carjacked when he met with a prospective laptop buyer for an ad he placed on Craigslist. The man said it happened on Monday night, 20 miles away at Dairy Ashford and Westheimer ...
Stolen School Computers Sold On Craigslist; 4 Arrested Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 9:47AMFour people are arrested on felony charges, accused of stealing computers from two Houston schools and then selling them on Craigslist, Local 2 Investigates reports.
Former Cougar offers new book-selling option Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 11:51AMA UH alumna kept in mind her difficult experiences of trying to resell textbooks during her time as a student when she created a website where students could go to buy or sell textbooks. Emely Galvez, 22, founded the online service Houston Book Exchange in November 2010, just a month before she graduated from UH. [...]
Special Needs Kids Don Smartie Pants Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 10:12PMIt can be tough for parents with disabled kids to find appropriate care, especially if you're looking for something affordable.
Indie Film "Open Gate" Rides Into Theatres Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 7:00PMA Certain Film Productions, LLC announced today that the indie rodeo crime-drama "Open Gate" will enter the theatrical market with a limited theatrical engagement with Southern Theaters, LLC starting April 29, 2011.
How to Land a Summer Job Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 10:37AMApply now because competition will be tough.
Restaurateur envisions return to Palace's heyday Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:56PMA Santa Fe businessman who has leased the former Palace Restaurant says he wants to return the downtown eatery and watering hole to its glory days. David Bigby, who said he retired from a web business in Dallas, is in the process of hiring a staff to run the restaurant.
Investigators: Mom charged after pit bull attacks daughter Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 5:44PMHOUSTON—An 18-year-old mother is facing charges after police say she failed to protect her child from a pit bull. Monica Ann Mares is charged with injury to a child by omission. According to police, Mares was visiting her daughter at Mares’ mother’s house in December of 2010 when the child was attacked by the dog. The child suffered lacerations and fractures to her face and was treated at Texas ...
Final Four or bust! Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 10:05PMVCU students are doing anything to make it to the Final Four.
VCU fans booking trips to Texas for Final Four Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 11:04PMThree charter planes are almost fully booked for VCU alumni and fans heading to Texas this weekend to watch the Rams.
Romanian crime syndicates posting fraudulent auction sites in Florida Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:14PMIt was one of those deals people dream of finding on Internet auction sites — a 2005 Honda Accord for sale for $2,700 by an American serviceman about to be transferred overseas.
Emerging Legal Issues in Social Media: Part II Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 8:21PMThis is the second installment of an examination of notable and new developments in social media and legal practice. Part One highlighted important statutes, case law, ethics opinions, along with extensive news media coverage of law-related social media issues.
PEARLAND POLICE ACTIVITY: March 13-20, 2011 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 11:24AMMarch 13 Criminal Mischief At 2900 Southdown Dr. A known male reported that an unknown person(s) vandalized his residence.
Man Accused Of Trying To Sell Stolen Tailgate Back To Owner Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 9:38AMA man has been accused of stealing a tailgate off a pickup truck, listing it on Craigslist and trying to sell it back to its owner.
Cuomo sets May 24 election for upstate NY district Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 12:54PMNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has scheduled a May 24 special election to fill the congressional seat vacated when Chris Lee abruptly resigned.
Police arrest suspected Craigslist car thief Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 1:03AMHOUSTON -- Undercover officers arrested one suspect among a gang of thieves who sold stolen cars on Craigslist, Houston police said. Detectives said Harriet Holman sold a stolen car to a couple who'd been saving their money for two years to purchase a vehicle. The couple lost the vehicle and the $8,000 they paid for it after learning that it was stolen. Police said the car was one of 18 stolen ...
Contractor gets new roof for Crosby family Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 9:22PMFor most of us, Hurricane Ike is just a bad memory. The destruction it left in September of 2008 has long been repaired. But one family in Crosby is still struggling to recover. So former Houston Councilman Joe Roach is stepping in and looking out for the little guy
Agi Smith: I'm Divorced, But the Shame Hasn't Left Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 7:04PMDear Agi, I have always felt my story was unique to me alone until I discovered that my husband's secret life is one that is...
A dognapper in TX is stealing dogs for ransom Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 5:10PMSomeone in Texas is stealing dogs and holding them for ransom. In one case the dognapper asked for $2,000.
HPD investigating "pets for ransom" cases Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 5:44PMHOUSTON -- Police have arrested two people in connection with the theft of a 12-year-old Beagle and are trying to determine if the suspects were involved in numerous thefts where household pets were held for ransom. "Boo" the beagle disappeared from her front yard in the Northgate Forest neighborhood in Spring on January 19. Her owners, Rosie and Tim Derryberry, placed a lost-and-found ad on ...
Student warns about apparent online scammer Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 10:23PMA local student was trying to buy some educational materials from Craigslist but ended up learning a hard lesson
Anat Ronen:Muralist bringing Houston businesses to life Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 10:29AMTo stand out in today’s economic landscape, businesses need all the help they can get to draw in potential customers and clientele.
RecycleMatch Mixes eBay and Craigslist with Online Waste Sales Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 7:31AMHOUSTON, TX — RecycleMatch , an online marketplace for business-to-business waste sales, updated its web-based service this month to make getting rid of trash a mix between eBay and Craigslist.
Craigslist’s Missed Connections helps couples find love Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 11:20PMDid Cupid’s arrow miss you? Turn to that forum of hope and lingering lust, Missed Connections. These stories show it may be the balm for what ails you.
Police go undercover to catch suspected scammers on Craigslist Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 12:30AMHOUSTON—Police say Craigslist has become a playground for criminals, so law enforcement agencies like HPD are going undercover to catch the crooks. The latest investigation involves suspects selling counterfeit thumb drives. The suspects are claiming the thumb drives hold 256 gigabytes worth of memory. "They were claiming they were holding 256 gigs of memory space, but in reality, once you get ...
Library program focuses on older crowd Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 10:44PMMonday Mornings at Main: Lifelong Learning for Ages 50 and Better resumes in February in the lower level auditorium of the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St. Each Monday program begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served. This free series is made possible by a grant from the Gertrude Salzer Gordon Trust.
Ecstatic Music Festival - Critics Chat Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 5:39AMMusic critics Ronni Reich and Tris McCall discuss the Ecstatic Music Festival at Merkin Hall in New York, which explores the musical area between classical and pop. Ronni Reich: This is all billed as genreless music and at the festival's...
Prostitution moves from the streets to Web communities Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 1:44PMshare: digg facebook twitter The rings hold investigation notes he's made about the burgeoning online escort business in Beaumont - ad printouts of the most frequent posters and photocopies from illicit escorts' personal notebooks. Detectives with the Vice and Narcotics Unit at the Beaumont Police Department adapt to this new game by working with other city police departments and sidelining the ...