Subway thefts of iPods surging as device becomes status symbol

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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

iPods blamed for rise in subway
robberies

iPods blamed for rise in subway
robberies 03/30/2005 11:35 AM
Reports of robberies in the New York City subway system are up about 20 per cent through mid-March and police officials are blaming the increase Apple Computer’s iPod. "The common denominator are iPods," Paul Browne, the New York City police department's chief spokesman, said yesterday in an Associated Press report. "They're expensive, extremely popular and easy to conceal after they're stolen." In some cases, the pickpockets have lifted the iPods from unsuspecting subway car straphangers, police said. Sometimes thieves snatch the devices and flee out train doors. Similar robberies have increased in and around schools, Browne said. Police have responded by deploying roving teams of uniformed officers in areas where the iPod bandits are most active, he said.

Status Inertia: The Speed Imperative in
the Attainment of Community Status

Status Inertia: The Speed Imperative in
the Attainment of Community Status 05/13/2004 05:19 AM
Status Inertia: The Speed Imperative in the Attainment of Community Status by Daniel Stewart
http://opensource .mit.edu/papers/stewart2.pdf

Abstract:
This paper examines the role of tenure in establishing social status within an online community of free software developers. As tenure increases, an actor's status becomes increasingly taken-for-granted, thus making it difficult for actors to generate mobility outside of their current social strata. The results of empirical analyses suggest that the broader community plays a major role in deciding one's social position-a judgment that can be made fairly quickly and decisively. Therefore, members of the community who desire high status should work quickly to establish a positive reputation or else run the risk of being cast into an inert low status social position.

Sena Debuts Embedded Device Server for
Device Networking

Sena Debuts Embedded Device Server for
Device Networking 02/01/2005 09:14 PM
The Nemo10 is a compact serial-Ethernet communication module in 24-pin dual-in-line form factor for onboard installation. [PRWEB Jan 11, 2005]

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

UK house prices surging

UK house prices surging 05/27/2004 03:17 AM
House prices continue to surge, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

Surging Net Driven Sales

Surging Net Driven Sales 10/28/2003 11:07 PM
A spring 2003 survey indicates that more than ever, people are turning to websites to make their purchasing decisions -- regardless of whether they actually purchase online, or purchase their goods in person.

Over half of the respondents (55%) indicated that they had immediate purchase intents. 11% immediately bought online, 6% immediately bought offline. Of the remainder, 21% indicated that they would buy within 48 hours, and 17% within the week.

Now more than ever, it is clear how important it is for businesses to be accessible online -- even if they do not sell or deliver services online; if they can't find what they want to know from and about you, then the odds are that they will find it from your competitor.

More info here.

Surging Red Sox Sweep Athletics (AP)

Surging Red Sox Sweep Athletics (AP) 09/09/2004 07:04 AM
AP - Feeling unbeatable and ready to take on anybody, the Boston Red Sox can't wait for the playoffs to start.

Why Big Shopping Sites Are Surging

Why Big Shopping Sites Are Surging 12/23/2003 07:59 PM
Yahoo! (YHOO ), search engine Google (and its shopping offshoot Froogle), and comparison-shopping site BizRate. FORCE FOR GOOD. ...

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.

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.

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 crack down on mobile phone thefts

Police crack down on mobile phone thefts 12/17/2003 06:08 AM
U R Nicked

Putin predicts surging economy

Putin predicts surging economy 05/26/2004 05:45 AM
Vladimir Putin delivers the first state-of-the-nation speech since his re-election by a landslide majority in March.

Surging Angels Rout Yankees 11-2 (AP)

Surging Angels Rout Yankees 11-2 (AP) 05/12/2004 09:40 PM
AP - Jose Guillen and Adam Kennedy homered, leading Aaron Sele and the Anaheim Angels past the New York Yankees 11-2 Wednesday night. Casey Kotchman broke the game open with a three-run double in the eighth inning as Anaheim scored five times for an 8-2 lead. The surging Angels have won 10 of 11 and have the best record in the American League at 23-11.

Mobile growth surging worldwide

Mobile growth surging worldwide 09/21/2004 12:56 AM
ZDNet Australia Sep 21 2004 4:39AM GMT

Asian Population Surging Across America
(AP)

Asian Population Surging Across America
(AP) 04/30/2004 04:34 PM
AP - Asians are projected to be the fastest-growing major population category over the next half-century, outpacing blacks, whites and Hispanics. Recent Census Bureau projections show the Asian population could grow by a third, to 14 million, by 2010 and more than triple to 33 million in 2050.

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

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.

Surging Kerry Works Overtime With Voters
(AP)

Surging Kerry Works Overtime With Voters
(AP) 01/22/2004 04:17 AM
AP - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is going personal, working overtime to connect with voters while trying to counter his aloof image and capitalize on his success in Iowa.

UMC sales soar on surging chip demand

UMC sales soar on surging chip demand 04/28/2004 05:58 AM
Income inflation

Well-Rested Pacers Face Surging Heat
(AP)

Well-Rested Pacers Face Surging Heat
(AP) 05/06/2004 11:34 AM
AP - The Indiana Pacers will find out whether an 11-day break made them rusty or well-rested when they face the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the second round of playoffs Thursday night.

Mean streets once again: Gang activity
surging (USATODAY.com)

Mean streets once again: Gang activity
surging (USATODAY.com) 07/21/2004 07:35 AM
USATODAY.com - A decade after police crackdowns on drug gangs helped lead to historically low crime rates in cities across the nation, gangs suddenly are re-emerging in waves of violence that have jolted officials in Tulsa, the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., and many other communities well beyond the groups' traditional big-city bases.

Windows Mobile Surging in Euro PDA
Market

Windows Mobile Surging in Euro PDA
Market 01/27/2004 02:25 AM
The European PDA market is showing signs of growth again after a three year lull and Microsoft is gaining market share in the process, according just-released figures from market researchers IDC. The stats are further proof that many sectors of the technology industry emerged from the technology recession during 2003. For Microsoft the market figures held even better news. PDAs running Windows Mobile systems software surpassed Palm OS-based devices for the first time.

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

Surging traffic at LegalMedsOnline edges
out Drugstore.com, study says

Surging traffic at LegalMedsOnline edges
out Drugstore.com, study says 04/09/2005 02:47 AM
InternetRetailer.com Apr 9 2005 6:28AM GMT

Surging PC sales propel Acer to No. 5
global rank

Surging PC sales propel Acer to No. 5
global rank 04/18/2004 06:59 PM
IHT Apr 18 2004 10:33PM GMT

Poll Finds Bush Lead Surging Among
Likely Voters

Poll Finds Bush Lead Surging Among
Likely Voters 09/17/2004 03:51 PM
Reuters via Wired News Sep 17 2004 7:46PM GMT

Surging Shiite Demands Put U.S. in a
Bind (Los Angeles Times)

Surging Shiite Demands Put U.S. in a
Bind (Los Angeles Times) 01/18/2004 05:58 AM
Los Angeles Times - Iraqi clerics' mounting pressure for direct elections may leave the White House unable to satisfy them along with the Sunnis and Kurds.

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

With inbound e-mail surging, Timberland
cuts the cost of responding

With inbound e-mail surging, Timberland
cuts the cost of responding 04/02/2005 04:39 AM
InternetRetailer.com Apr 2 2005 7:39AM GMT

MTI Expands Infrastructure and Service
Offerings in Response to Surging Demand

MTI Expands Infrastructure and Service
Offerings in Response to Surging Demand 09/15/2004 03:57 AM
MTI, an industry-leading provider of speech IVR hosting, services, and solutions, announced today the expansion of its speech IVR technology infrastructure and service offerings in response to surging customer demand for flexible speech IVR outsourcing solutions. [PRWEB Sep 15, 2004]
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