Cyberattacks on Various U.S. Laboratories
December 8, 2007
(LongIsland, N.Y.) According to PCWORLD, Hackers have succeeded in breaking into the computer systems of two of the U.S.’ most important science labs, the the Knoxville, Tennessee based Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientists and engineers at these locations work to increase the availability of clean and abundant energy, restore and protect the environment, […]
Mortgage Industry to Freeze Interest Rates
December 8, 2007
(Long Island, N.Y.) President George W. Bush and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson yesterday announced an agreement with the mortgage industry to freeze interest rates for up to five years for some of the two million homeowners who bought houses recently with subprime loans. The agreement, under much criticism, will help only the most strapped homeowners and […]
CompUSA Stores Closing Doors
December 8, 2007
(Long Island, N.Y.) Computer and electronics retailer CompUSA, founded in 1984, announces that it will shut its doors after 23 years, succumbing to competition from direct computer sellers such as Dell Inc., and retail stores such as Best Buy Co., and Wal-Mart. The chain has already shut down more than half of its stores (leaving […]
John Lennon Remembered - December 8th
December 8, 2007
Joe Aurello
(Bethpage, N.Y.) On December 8, 1980, a deranged man named Mark David Chapman shot John Lennon multiple times, causing him to collapse and lie helplessly in his own blood to his death. John had spent an otherwise uneventful day leading up to meeting his fate. Earlier in the day, John and Yoko Ono were […]
Undefeated Lightweight Prospect Jorge Teron is ‘The Truth’
December 7, 2007
(New York City) Unbeaten Bronx lightweight prospect Jorge “The Truth” Teron steps-up in class against Mexican knockout artist Adrian “Canon” Navarette in the 10-round co-feature December 13 on the “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, co-promoted by Ring Promotions and Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, at The Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.
WBA No. 9 rated middleweight contender challenger […]
Giuliani, Romney, McCain Offered $10,000 to Prove Statements on Medical Marijuana
December 6, 2007
(West Babylon, N.Y.) At a press conference in front of Rudy Giuliani’s Manchester headquarters this morning with a massive mobile truck billboard in tow, a representative of the Marijuana Policy Project joined two New Hampshire patients to challenge presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney to back up their statements regarding medical marijuana […]
Long Island Christians Wouldn’t Settle for Tiny Christmas Tree
December 6, 2007
(Long Beach, L.I.) Many Long Island residents were appalled when the city erected a seven foot Christmas tree in front of City Hall next to a 20 foot menorah. While the citizens like the idea of recognizing both the Christian and Jewish celebrations, they wondered why the Christmas tree was standing in the shadow of […]
Thirty Year Prison Term for Man Who Killed Long Island Neighbor
December 6, 2007
(Long Island, N.Y.) A man who murdered and dismembered his neighbor has been convicted to thirty years in prison by Nassau County Court Judge Richard LaPera on Wednesday. The sentence involves a 25 year prison term for second-degree murder, and an additional five years in jail for assault in running down a pedestrian. However, the […]
New York State Attorney General Subpoenas Mortgage Giants
December 6, 2007
(Long Island, N.Y.) The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday reported that Some of the world’s biggest banks, Merrill Lynch & Co, Bear Stearns Cos and Deutsche Bank AG received subpoenas seeking information related to the packaging and selling of debt tied to high-risk mortgages. The subpoenas, sent by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, […]
Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Bears Empty Pot For Americans
December 6, 2007
Carl Fiser
(Smithtown, N.Y.) Many contend that Ron Paul, although an honest, plain-talking man, comes to the 2008 presidential campaign podium without a lot of achievement. While in office, he hasn’t steer-headed proposed legislation into law, or galvanized broad-based support for this national agenda or that, or even been on board with most post-911 bills and […]
