iPods blamed for rise in subway robberies

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Subway thefts of iPods surging as device
becomes status symbol

Subway thefts of iPods surging as device
becomes status symbol 04/02/2005 09:20 AM
Chicago Tribune Apr 2 2005 12:35PM GMT

NYC Subway iPod Thefts On The Rise

NYC Subway iPod Thefts On The Rise 03/30/2005 12:55 AM

Reports of robberies in the subway system are up about 20 percent through mid-March -- a spike police officials blame on the ubiquitous portable music player, which can retail for about $100 to $500. By Associated Press

Net blamed for rise in child porn

Net blamed for rise in child porn 01/11/2004 10:32 PM
Child porn crimes have risen 15-fold since 1988 and new internet mobile phones could make things worse, a report says.

SoBig blamed for fourfold rise in spam

SoBig blamed for fourfold rise in spam 12/09/2003 09:41 AM
ZDNet UK Dec 9 2003 9:17AM ET

SoBig blamed for four-fold rise in spam

SoBig blamed for four-fold rise in spam 12/09/2003 07:18 AM
ZDNet UK Dec 9 2003 6:56AM ET

Friends Disunited: divorce rise blamed
on internet

Friends Disunited: divorce rise blamed
on internet 09/01/2004 06:34 AM
Belfasttelegraph.co.uk - Wed Sep 1, 10:10 am GMT

Man Suspected in Bank Robberies Arrested

Man Suspected in Bank Robberies Arrested 01/03/2004 05:38 PM
Reuters via Wired News Jan 3 2004 3:37PM ET

One town, two candidates, three bank
robberies

One town, two candidates, three bank
robberies 08/04/2004 04:45 PM

Police raids net 14 suspects in
multi-million shekel seaport robberies

Police raids net 14 suspects in
multi-million shekel seaport robberies 12/24/2003 01:46 AM
Haaretz Dec 24 2003 0:32AM ET

Will Mini iPods Delete Bigger iPods?

Will Mini iPods Delete Bigger iPods? 01/07/2004 06:38 PM
Well, as every other tech site in the world is now telling you, the not-so-secret rumors that Apple was coming out with a "mini iPod", cleverly named "iPod mini" are completely true. The other big story people are focusing on are that Apple has gotten past their Henry Ford-style color options, and will offer the iPod mini in multiple colors. You can read all the details at other sites, but in looking over the stories about the device, I'm wondering if the iPod mini will replace the iPod itself as the popular music device of choice. Personally, I don't own an iPod or any portable digital music player (I barely have any digital music - so buying such a device would only mean I need to rip all my CDs, which is a project I'm still not ready to bother with). Still, the iPod mini seems to make a lot more sense to me than many other portable music devices. The early MP3 players had way too little memory, but once you get up into the 4 gigabyte range, I wonder how much more some people need. Historically, of course, that's a dangerous viewpoint to take - since we've always figured out ways to fill up empty storage space. With Apple even advertising games, calendars and other iPod apps - you can imagine that the memory will go. However, if I were in the market for such a device, I'd definitely go with the mini iPod version right now: it's a better size for carrying around and it's "good enough" in terms of storage space - not to mention that it's cheaper. Thus, while I'm sure there are some people who simply need to have more storage space, I'm wondering if this mini iPod will steal marketshare away from its big brother.

Oil futures rise above $44 a barrel Best
Buy 3Q earnings rise 21 percent Stocks
extend rally with mo

Oil futures rise above $44 a barrel Best
Buy 3Q earnings rise 21 percent Stocks
extend rally with mo 12/19/2004 03:28 PM
Seattletimes.nwsource.com - Wed Dec 15, 11:20 pm GMT

Telus targets 28% rise in 2004 profit
per share on 5% revenue rise, cost cuts

Telus targets 28% rise in 2004 profit
per share on 5% revenue rise, cost cuts 12/20/2003 09:51 AM
Canadian Press Dec 20 2003 9:07AM ET

In the subway

In the subway 01/07/2004 06:22 PM
Listening to NPR this morning as I struggled to regain enough of my consciousness to stumble into the shower, I heard Colson Whitehead read a...

The Subway That Started It All

The Subway That Started It All 04/14/2004 01:04 PM
A pair of transit buffs go in search of the original 1904 subway system.

Like a subway map, for SNIPs

Like a subway map, for SNIPs 03/25/2005 08:37 AM
Pretty and pretty interesting: unrooted haplotype networks -- diagrams showing the relation and mutational distance between different sets of DNA, with haplotypes represented by circles proportional to haplotype frequency, joined by lines proportional to mutational difference between haplotypes -- in cichlid fish (on page 3 ) [pdf], in stone loach fish ( on page 3) [pdf], in lesser prairie chickens (on page 6) [pdf] and in a r ing species! (on page 2) [pdf]

NYC ban on subway photos

NYC ban on subway photos 06/05/2004 05:54 AM
The NYC subway system is thinking of banning photos on the platforms and trains. Photos of the NYC subways have won awards and been given their own shows -- and more importantly, photo-documentation of neglect through the subway system were critical to the re-funding and revitalization of the service. So, basically, this is a stupid idea.

The argument is that somehow, photos of trains and platforms (not switching stations, conductor compartments, or control centres) will aid terrorists, and therefore that banning photos will make New Yorkers feel safer. So, basically, this is a stupid idea with an even stupider justification.

The Village Voice is holding a Forbidden Photos contest to shoot cool, arty pix of the NYC subway, and to kick it off, they've interviewed a bunch of photogs who shoot underground all the time about why they work on the subway:

I've found that most subway police officers think that photography is already illegal, and there's no way to convince them otherwise. So I've taken to carrying a copy of the law with me. The only people this [regulation] will affect is law-abiding citizens.

An enormous amount of great photography has come out of the subway. Look at Bruce Davidson, who powerfully documented the run-down transit system of the '70s and '80s and its weary riders. He probably wouldn't have been able to get a permit at the time (no one knows if the MTA will even issue permits this time around!). Would we be better off without his art?

Link (via Kottke)

NYC Subway Centennial

NYC Subway Centennial 12/09/2003 06:10 PM
New York's Subway turns 100 years old in 2004. All of us NYers have at least one subway story... what's yours? A few historical links here, here and here.

The subway centennial

The subway centennial 05/04/2004 03:11 PM

You have until the end of the year to check out the New York Public Library's exhibit, The Subway at 100: General William Barclay Parsons and the Birth of the NYC Subway, but why wait?

Celebrating the centennial of the opening of the New York City subway system in 1904, this exhibition both salutes William Barclay Parsons, the first chief engineer of the subway, and recognizes the importance of the subway system to the life and growth of the city.

Sounds great, and since the subway is one of my favorite things about New York City, I'm keen to learn more about its construction and history. I'm adding this exhibit to my to-do list.

Subway Perception

Subway Perception 09/14/2004 10:36 AM
When I was an Intern in DC, I was dependent upon the subway for exploring a new city. At first, I only took the red line between office and home, but gradually used the tube to get to different...

pictures from when the subway was scary

pictures from when the subway was scary 01/09/2004 09:58 PM
i like to give people the impression that mass transit in the city hasn't changed since the 80s

That graffiti in the subway might really
be a hyperlink

That graffiti in the subway might really
be a hyperlink 03/25/2005 04:01 PM
Also: 'Phantom torque' on space station. [News.com Extra]

NYC Subway Gets a Computerized Facelift
(AP)

NYC Subway Gets a Computerized Facelift
(AP) 04/10/2005 05:37 PM
AP - A subway train rattles halfway into Union Square station in Manhattan and shudders to a halt. Over a crackle of static, a voice on the PA system announces congestion ahead and says it will be several minutes before service resumes. Trapped commuters sigh and glance at their watches impatiently. Some simply close their eyes in resignation. This sort of thing — and much worse — has been happening quite a lot lately. So it's no surprise that transit snafu-weary New Yorkers are greeting with ambivalence this month's launch of fully computer-automated trains on a 22-mile line that intersects Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Berlin Inside the Subway 1.1 (KDE 3.2)

Berlin Inside the Subway 1.1 (KDE 3.2) 07/08/2004 02:04 PM
A desktop theme for a laptop with a WXGA display.

NYC Subway Gets Computer Facelift

NYC Subway Gets Computer Facelift 04/10/2005 09:52 PM
Wired News Apr 11 2005 1:42AM GMT

New York's subway getting computerized

New York's subway getting computerized 04/11/2005 03:50 AM
Houston Chronicle Apr 11 2005 8:06AM GMT

NYC Subway Gets a Computerized Facelift

NYC Subway Gets a Computerized Facelift 04/10/2005 09:52 PM
ABCNEWS.com Apr 11 2005 1:56AM GMT

more details on the 2nd avenue subway

more details on the 2nd avenue subway 04/27/2004 01:06 PM
i can't wait to hop on board in a scant 7 years or so

mobl0gging a subway argument

mobl0gging a subway argument 08/27/2004 02:15 PM
man, i'm glad i'm not *that* guy

Now a Message From a Sponsor of the
Subway?

Now a Message From a Sponsor of the
Subway? 07/26/2004 09:37 PM
The New York region's subways, buses, railroads, bridges and tunnels are looking to corporate sponsorships and naming rights.

Cancer causes visualised as a subway
map

Cancer causes visualised as a subway
map 07/10/2004 06:12 AM
This is a really cool visualisation of the causes of cancer from Nature magazine, in which a faux subway map is dotted with cell types required for malignancy that are joined by the molecular pathways that generate these behaviours. Link

Cincinnati's Secret Subway

Cincinnati's Secret Subway 06/28/2004 11:35 AM
I just spent the weekend in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1925, construction in Cincinnati began on a state-of-the-art subway system for the rapidly expanding city. Three years later, money ran out and the seven miles of completed subway were abandoned. Since then, the cavernous rooms have become part of the city's secret history, with interest peaking every so often when a new plan for the tunnels is proposed: a fall-out shelter, a wind tunnel for the university's engineering students, a venue for a music festival. Back in high school, several of my friends accessed the tunnels for a few exciting evenings of urban spelunking. Now though, legit tours are occasionally offered. According to this recent piece on NPR's All Things Considered, the waiting list is 2,000 people long. Link

Jini and the Tokyo Subway

Jini and the Tokyo Subway 03/31/2005 03:25 AM
Just now, the big story in Jini-land is the Starter Kit release. I’ve been spending quite a bit of time here the last few days, trying to figure out whether it’s the future or not; either way, it’s important...

NYC subway upgrade on track

NYC subway upgrade on track 04/10/2005 02:15 PM
USA Today Apr 10 2005 6:14PM GMT

"of the London subway system"

"of the London subway system" 11/16/2003 05:08 PM

Photobl0ggers discuss subway photography
ban

Photobl0ggers discuss subway photography
ban 06/06/2004 12:11 AM
Photobloggers discuss subway photography ban to the villiage voice. The proposed ban on photography in NYC subways was previously discussed on metafilter here In response to the ban, photobloggers plan a protest Sunday, June 6 starting at a kiosk for an MTA-sponsored exhibi t of photographs celebrating the centennial of the subway, many of which ironically were taken during the previous ban.

New York Computerizes its Subway System

New York Computerizes its Subway System 04/11/2005 11:54 PM

It's All Mets in Subway Series Opener

It's All Mets in Subway Series Opener 06/26/2004 05:52 PM
Al Leiter escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and the Mets beat up rookie Brad Halsey in a six-run fourth that propelled them past the Yankees.

Update 1: NYC Subway Gets a Computerized
Facelift

Update 1: NYC Subway Gets a Computerized
Facelift 04/10/2005 09:52 PM
Forbes Apr 11 2005 1:52AM GMT

2 Men Bitten in Queens Subway Attack
(AP)

2 Men Bitten in Queens Subway Attack
(AP) 01/22/2004 02:10 AM
AP - Two subway riders were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a man on a train in Queens, police said Wednesday.
Grok Description matches for iPods blamed for rise in subway robberies
GrokA matches for iPods blamed for rise in subway robberies

iPod Devotees Rocked By Thefts

iPod Devotees Rocked By Thefts 04/16/2005 01:39 AM

Victims of growing crime in area say loss of playlist makes them feel violated. By Del Quentin Wilber, Washington Post

IPod Devotees Rocked by Thefts
(washingtonpost.com)

IPod Devotees Rocked by Thefts
(washingtonpost.com) 04/16/2005 04:52 AM
washingtonpost.com - The burglar visited every room of Sara Scalenghe's Northwest Washington apartment, stealing an expensive digital camera and a gold necklace passed down from her grandmother. But Scalenghe did not begin seething until she confirmed her biggest fear: Her new iPod had been swiped, too.

Spot-On Solution for Car Thefts

Spot-On Solution for Car Thefts 08/10/2004 05:08 AM
Australia has a lot of auto thieves running around, but the application of thousands of tiny DataDots seems to be helping. By Stephen Leahy.

Car thefts link probed

Car thefts link probed 09/25/2004 11:46 AM
Police are investigating whether a number of car thefts in south Belfast are linked.

Patient IDs stolen in computer thefts

Patient IDs stolen in computer thefts 04/09/2005 07:57 AM
bizjournals.com Apr 9 2005 12:02PM GMT

Estonian arrested over Web bank thefts

Estonian arrested over Web bank thefts 04/04/2005 01:17 PM
ZDNet UK Apr 4 2005 5:19PM GMT

Police crack down on mobile phone thefts

Police crack down on mobile phone thefts 12/17/2003 06:08 AM
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Wis. Police Probe Parking Meter Thefts
(AP)

Wis. Police Probe Parking Meter Thefts
(AP) 07/20/2004 07:47 PM
AP - Maybe they were tired of the tickets. Thieves have stolen nearly $25,000 worth of city parking meters so far this summer, according to the Department of Public Works.

High school investigates computer thefts

High school investigates computer thefts 08/28/2004 09:28 AM
AP via Newsday Aug 28 2004 1:48PM GMT

Police Offer Reward in Horse Tail Thefts
(AP)

Police Offer Reward in Horse Tail Thefts
(AP) 04/04/2005 08:57 PM
AP - Some horses in central Wisconsin may still be bright eyed, but no longer bushy tailed. Waushara and Portage county sheriff's departments are trying to figure out who is cutting off the tails of some horses.

Army Probing Assaults, Thefts by U.S.
Troops in Iraq

Army Probing Assaults, Thefts by U.S.
Troops in Iraq 05/31/2004 06:41 PM
Reuters via Wired News May 31 2004 11:08PM GMT

Army Probing Assaults, Thefts by U.S.
Troops in Iraq (Reuters)

Army Probing Assaults, Thefts by U.S.
Troops in Iraq (Reuters) 05/31/2004 03:50 PM
Reuters - The Army is investigating reports of assaults against Iraqi civilians and thefts of their money and jewelry by U.S. troops during patrols, raids and house searches, defense officials said on Monday.

Police arrest man accused in string of
high-tech thefts

Police arrest man accused in string of
high-tech thefts 06/04/2004 12:39 PM
SiliconValley.com Jun 4 2004 4:47PM GMT

High-profile identify thefts force
govt., industry to take action

High-profile identify thefts force
govt., industry to take action 03/28/2005 06:16 AM
The recent rash of identity thefts has businesses and government agencies exploring new options for locking down resources and setting policies to prevent easy pilfering.

Congress Primed To Pass Laws Requiring
Disclosure Of Data Thefts

Congress Primed To Pass Laws Requiring
Disclosure Of Data Thefts 04/15/2005 09:45 AM
Information Week Apr 15 2005 1:49PM GMT

NetFlash: High-profile identify thefts
force govt., industry to take action

NetFlash: High-profile identify thefts
force govt., industry to take action 03/31/2005 05:10 AM
It used to be only a paranoid few who worried about the proliferation of personal data in electronic form. Now, though, everyone can see the “paranoia” was justified - with 635,000 consumer complaints related to fraud and identity theft logged with the FTC last year and a rash of organizations revealing that personal information was compromised. Finally, it looks like this is enough to get Congress’ attention. High-profile identify thefts force govt., industry to take action http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/032805-identity-theft.html?net

"how-to record on your ipod (for free) -
ipod hacks - ipod.hackaday.com"

"how-to record on your ipod (for free) -
ipod hacks - ipod.hackaday.com" 12/31/2004 04:38 PM

BB-Shopping Is One of the Best Resources
for Mobile Phone Accessories, Ipod
Accessories (Ipod, Ipod Arm Band)and
Many More

BB-Shopping Is One of the Best Resources
for Mobile Phone Accessories, Ipod
Accessories (Ipod, Ipod Arm Band)and
Many More 02/01/2005 08:46 PM
One Place Resource for Ipod Accessories and other Consumer Electronic Gadgets [PRWEB Jan 26, 2005]

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini 09/01/2004 12:34 AM
Griffin Technology today announced the PodPod, a soft foam iPod cradle that slips into any auto cup holder...

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini 03/31/2005 07:35 PM
Griffin Technology Inc. on Thursday announced the release of their AirClick Remote for iPod and iPod mini, a remote control designed, as you might have guessed, to work with Apple's iPod and iPod mini. The AirClick Remote is different from most iPod remote controls because it works using Radio Frequency (RF) technology instead of infrared, so it doesn't require a line of sight to the iPod and can operate up to 60 feet away, according to Griffin. It's shipping now for US$39.99.

Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement

Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement 04/13/2005 01:49 AM

The iPod's thoughful design and features make it an excellent MP3 player. But for picky buyers who are holding out for the ideal portable music device, the wait continues. By Eric Dahl, PC World

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini 08/20/2004 02:27 AM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters, a leading designer and manufacturer of iPod and MP3 player accessories, announced today that they are producing iBoom, the first and only boombox solution designed specifically for iPod and iPod mini. [PRWEB Aug 20, 2004]

Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party

Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party 08/27/2004 02:00 PM
Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod Garage Party

What's cooler than hanging with your fellow iPod users on Miami's South Beach on September 1st? How about going home with a brand new iPod mini in your pocket?

Yeah, that probably got your attention. But thanks to event sponsors iPodResQ, the iPod mini is just one prize among many that we'll be giving away at the South Beach iPod Garage Party. So what do you have to do to win? All you have to do is show up with your iPod, connect it to our sound system, and play "DJ" for twelve minutes as you share the highlights of your own music library with the rest of us (as many songs as you like, as long as it fits within the time limit). Yep, it's your very own twelve minutes of fame.

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr]

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr] 03/23/2005 12:57 PM

MacMerc.com posted a photo:

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini 03/23/2005 12:57 PM



Mad Catz announced today that its iKit bundles for iPod and iPod Mini are now shipping. The iKit bundle contains a high performance RCA cable to connect an iPod to a home stereo, a car adapter with a 6-foot extension cord and an elegant horizontal carry case. The iKit is available for USD$39.99 online and at select retailers worldwide.

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod 12/09/2003 07:29 PM
(MacDailyNews via MyAppleMenu)

iBoom turns iPod, iPod mini into a
boombox

iBoom turns iPod, iPod mini into a
boombox 08/19/2004 07:41 AM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) announced iBoom, a four-speaker boombox system featuring 20 watts per channel, a built-in digital FM radio and a dock that accepts an iPod or iPod mini. It also features a built-in handle, an auxiliary input jack and the option to receive power through the included AC adapter, which also charges the iPod, or six D cell batteries. DLO expects iBoom to be available in late September and had not updated its Web site with a product page as MacCentral posted this article. Pricing was not announced.

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini, iPod Deal

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini, iPod Deal 02/17/2004 11:51 AM
The iPod Mini is shipping, and a reader points out the best deal we've ever seen on a bigger iPod.

iPods blamed for rise in subway robberies

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