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  • FBI arrests 14 in hacker crackdown Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:43AMWASHINGTON: Fourteen people were arrested Tuesday for allegedly mounting a cyber attack on the website of PayPal in retaliation for its suspending the accounts of WikiLeaks.
  • 14 arrested for alleged cyberattack on PayPal's website in show of support for WikiLeaks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:09PMWASHINGTON - Fourteen people were arrested Tuesday for allegedly mounting a cyberattack on the website of PayPal in retaliation for its suspending the accounts of WikiLeaks. Separately, FBI agents executed more than 35 search warrants around the country in an ongoing investigation into co-ordinated
  • Teachers union aims to block attempt to lift ban on tax money for religious organizations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:39PMThe Florida Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, tomorrow will announce a lawsuit aimed at blocking a constitutional amendment from the 2012 statewide ballot that would repeal the so-called Blaine Amendment , the Times/Herald has learned. And since we're jumping the gun, let's go even further: The FEA suit, if successful, would trigger another measure approved by the ...
  • Teachers union aims to block attempt to lift ban on tax money for religious organizations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:39PMThe Florida Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, tomorrow will announce a lawsuit aimed at blocking a constitutional amendment from the 2012 statewide ballot that would repeal the so-called Blaine Amendment , the Times/Herald has learned. And since we're jumping the gun, let's go even further: The FEA suit, if successful, would trigger another measure approved by the ...
  • Column: Could Murdoch scandal happen in U.S. media? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:39PMHacking, bribes and other sordid affairs seem a world away. But look what's already happening on the hyper-competitive news landscape.
  • Column: Could Murdoch scandal happen in U.S. media? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:39PMHacking, bribes and other sordid affairs seem a world away. But look what's already happening on the hyper-competitive news landscape.
  • FBI arrests suspected Anonymous hackers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:36PMThe FBI has arrested at least 14 people as part of a wide-ranging investigation of hacking group Anonymous, a law enforcement source said.
  • FBI arrests suspected Anonymous hackers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:36PMThe FBI has arrested at least 14 people as part of a wide-ranging investigation of hacking group Anonymous, a law enforcement source said.
  • Haridopolos aide follows MacNamara and becomes Scott's deputy chief of staff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:54PMChris Finkbeiner , the 26-year-old deputy chief of staff to Senate President Mike Haridopolos , has joined Gov. Rick Scott's staff as his new deputy chief of staff for policy, replacing Mary Anne Carter . Finkbeiner, who worked as a legislative aide for Republican Rep. Bryan Nelson , was lured to the job by Steve MacNamara , whom Scott recently hired away from Haridopolos to be his new chief of ...
  • Haridopolos aide follows MacNamara and becomes Scott's deputy chief of staff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:54PMChris Finkbeiner , the 26-year-old deputy chief of staff to Senate President Mike Haridopolos , has joined Gov. Rick Scott's staff as his new deputy chief of staff for policy, replacing Mary Anne Carter . Finkbeiner, who worked as a legislative aide for Republican Rep. Bryan Nelson , was lured to the job by Steve MacNamara , whom Scott recently hired away from Haridopolos to be his new chief of ...
  • Tea Party launches web site to promote businesses with shared values Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:54PMThe South Florida Tea Party this week launched the Tea Party Chamber of Commerce web site, using the slogan: "Businesses Create Jobs Not Government." The site also includes this call: "Now is the time for patriots to step up and start supporting businesses that share our values of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets. We can help build the America we believe in by doing ...
  • Tea Party launches web site to promote businesses with shared values Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:54PMThe South Florida Tea Party this week launched the Tea Party Chamber of Commerce web site, using the slogan: "Businesses Create Jobs Not Government." The site also includes this call: "Now is the time for patriots to step up and start supporting businesses that share our values of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets. We can help build the America we believe in by doing ...
  • Is Connie Mack rethinking U.S. Senate? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:46PMU.S. Rep. Connie Mack was seen today in Washington meeting with political strategist Arthur Finkelstein, raising the possibility he could be rethinking his decision not to run for U.S. Senate one day after Mike Haridopolos quit the race. Or it could be nothing. Mack's office would not comment on the meeting. Finkelstein has long advised the Mack family.
  • Is Connie Mack rethinking U.S. Senate? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:46PMU.S. Rep. Connie Mack was seen today in Washington meeting with political strategist Arthur Finkelstein, raising the possibility he could be rethinking his decision not to run for U.S. Senate one day after Mike Haridopolos quit the race. Or it could be nothing. Mack's office would not comment on the meeting. Finkelstein has long advised the Mack family.
  • PolitiFact Florida: Did former CEO Craig Miller create over 40,000 jobs? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:24PMFormer Ruth's Chris Steak House CEO Craig Miller, who jumped last week into the GOP race to take on Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., vows to "take on the career politicians." He's running on his business credentials, which he says include creating over 40,000 jobs. He was a long-time restaurant exec, so it seemed more plausible than other big job creation claims we've checked. PolitiFact Florida looked ...
  • PolitiFact Florida: Did former CEO Craig Miller create over 40,000 jobs? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:24PMFormer Ruth's Chris Steak House CEO Craig Miller, who jumped last week into the GOP race to take on Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., vows to "take on the career politicians." He's running on his business credentials, which he says include creating over 40,000 jobs. He was a long-time restaurant exec, so it seemed more plausible than other big job creation claims we've checked. PolitiFact Florida looked ...
  • Rupert Murdoch will launch 9/11 phone hacking investigation if evidence comes out Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:02PMThe U.S. Justice Department has confirmed a preliminary investigation is underway into the extent of the ongoing phone hacking scandal that has engulfed News Corp, which is headquartered in New York.
  • Hallandale to vote on buying land from charter school company Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMA charter school company run by ex-Congressman Peter Deutsch stands to make a $700,000 profit if Hallandale Beach commissioners accept a staff recommendation Wednesday to buy a 1.9 acre residential site where it once planned to build a controversial 450-student, K-8 school.
  • Hallandale to vote on buying land from charter school company Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMA charter school company run by ex-Congressman Peter Deutsch stands to make a $700,000 profit if Hallandale Beach commissioners accept a staff recommendation Wednesday to buy a 1.9 acre residential site where it once planned to build a controversial 450-student, K-8 school.
  • In light of alleged crimes in England, should the U.S. government investigate Rupert Murdoch's companies in the U.S.? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:37PMA copy of the front and back page wrap of the last edition of the British tabloid newspaper, the News of the World. (PHOTO CREDIT: CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: As fallout intensifies over the hacking scandal that brought down the British tabloid News of the World, the CEO of parent company News [...]
  • In light of alleged crimes in England, should the U.S. government investigate Rupert Murdoch's companies in the U.S.? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:37PMA copy of the front and back page wrap of the last edition of the British tabloid newspaper, the News of the World. (PHOTO CREDIT: CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: As fallout intensifies over the hacking scandal that brought down the British tabloid News of the World, the CEO of parent company News [...]
  • PBA sues Gov. Scott to block prison privatization Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:09PMYet another lawsuit targeting Gov. Rick Scott's administration: The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has filed suit in circuit court in Tallahassee, seeking to block the Department of Corrections from implementing a massive privatization of prisons in 18 counties, including Miami-Dade. The PBA plans to hold a news conference in Miami Wednesday to explain the action it is taking.  The ...
  • Artist Discovers Chinese Knock-off of His Sculpture Outside Offices of OC Billionaire Igor Olenicoff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AMDon Wakefield Monrovia-based sculptor Don Wakefield recently saw his large-scale, granite sculpture Untitled outside Seven Corporate Plaza in Newport Beach. But on closer inspection, he discovered it
  • PolitiFact: Rubio mostly right on Great Depression job comparision claim Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:39AMRepublican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio accused President Barack Obama of making "every aspect of life in America today" worse since his inauguration during a talk about the debt ceiling on CBS's "Face the Nation" on July 17, 2011. Host Bob Schieffer asked Rubio if he literally meant what he said, so Rubio continued: "Well, first of all, let -- every president has to be judged by the times in which he ...
  • Titusville's revival could hinge on Miracle City Mall Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:42AMDave Curfman serves customers at his Dave's Hot Dog Stand inside the nearly empty Miracle City Mall in Titusville. Curfman, who has been at the mall for 40 years, is one of four tenants remaining in the 1960s-era mall, which was built for nearly 50 stores / Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY
  • Pawlenty adds more staff in Florida Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:39AMIn addition to the previously reported addition of Slater Bayliss , the Tim Pawlenty campaign today said Bret Prater will join the team in Florida. Prater got his start doing grass-roots work during the Bush/Brogan campaign in 2002 and recently served as the RPOF's political director. Bayliss will serve as a Florida co-chair. Pawlenty also said that he will participate in the RPOF and FOX News ...
  • Phillipsburg property was mess; Washington Township, N.J., firefighters bring water, joy to kids - July 19 letters to ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:28AMA Phillipsburg nightmare has finally ended, but no thanks to Phillipsburg Mayor Harry Wyant, town council or whoever is responsible for property cleanliness in this town.
  • Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) New Hotel Check Out System Has Home Owners Profits Up Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:54AMRent My Vacation Home (RMVH) re-launches new website for Vacation Home Owners and Renters. This new site which can be seen now has a superior hotel check out reservation system built into every listing along with travel insurance. (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8651779.htm
  • With Beltran out with flu, Marlins shove Mets back under .500 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:29AMCarlos Beltran had a bat in his hands in the ninth inning last night, but that was as close as the Mets' right fielder got to the field. With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaching quickly, the Mets were once again without most of their offensive firepower and seemingly...
  • Guard's 'child abuse' led to Aussie's arrest Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:23AMAN Australian man was arrested after being accused of using the internet to organise the sadomasochistic abuse of two children in Florida.
  • Mets' Carlos Beltran feeling better, could play Tuesday night Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:13PMAlso, David Wright went 3-for-6 with three runs in minor-league rehab game
  • FreedomWorks backing could boost Hasner Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:54PMAdam Hasner picked up three endorsements Monday that, the campaign said, show he is the preferred grass-roots candidate in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. Hasner got the backing of FreedomWorks PAC, the Republican outfit that helped fund the tea party movement and could make independent expenditures against his rivals. He also picked up endorsements from the Conservative Women's PAC, and ...
  • Residents wary of ‘robo’ calls from Florida group Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:37PMJoplin police are scrutinizing a Florida-based charitable organization dubbed Rescue Joplin believed to be responsible for unsolicited calls placed to residents in recent days offering tornado victims help in dealing with their insurance companies.
  • Planning for the Republican National Convention, of power needs and housing options Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:09PMTwo looks at the planning going on in the Tampa Bay area for next year's Republican National Convention. Enterprising property owners hope to jump on the money train they see rolling toward Tampa Bay by offering apartment and condo rentals for the 2012 Republican National Convention. Nightly and weekly rentals are now being advertised online, targeting 50,000 delegates, dignitaries and ...
  • Scott sacks LeMieux law partner from state Supreme Court nominating commission Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:39PMRobert Hackleman, a long-time law partner of Republican U.S. Senate candidate George LeMieux, was not reappointed to the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission, Gov. Rick Scott announced today. Rutledge Liles, a former Florida Bar president, will succeed him. Scott re-appointed Jason Unger, an attorney for the Bush-Cheney 2000 presidential campaign team, to the commission. Also ...
  • Letters to the Editor: July 19, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
  • Don't post it, and they won't find it Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:26PMThere are going to be a lot of people in just a few years from now who will look back on their social-media fun and go, "OMG, what was I thinking?" Or, to be more exact, "Why wasn't I thinking?"
  • New Crossroads ad hits Obama in Spanish Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:09PMKarl Rove's Crossroads GPS will run this new ad in Florida's Hispanic markets, the latest attack against President Obama from the convervative third-party group. It will start running tonight in Miami, Orland and Tampa, as well as other U.S. cities.
  • Tribune Restructures Publishing Division Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:30AMTribune Company today announced a restructuring of its publishing division designed to streamline the organization, reposition resources and reduce expenses. Â As part of the restructuring, several of the division's finance and administrative functions are being reassigned to its business units in order to achieve greater efficiency.
  • MLB Urban Youth Academy in Ponchartrain Park closer to becoming a reality Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:23AMOn Thursday, the New Orleans City Council approved an agreement announced on June 16, 2011 between Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Foundation to build and operate a year-round youth baseball and softball outreach program at Wesley Barrow Stadium in Pontchartrain Park.
  • Ken Auletta: How Sheryl Sandberg Made Facebook Profitable Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20AMThree years after Sandberg joined Facebook, the company is profitable. Photograph by Michele Asselin.
  • Pharmacies continue fight for inclusion in Medicaid managed care Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:39AMPharmacy Choice and Access Now (PCAN), a nationwide coalition of consumers, local businesses and pharmacists, on Monday hosted a news conference at a Tallahassee-based drug store to advocate for including local pharmacies in Florida's Medicaid managed program. Among other things, PCAN wants to make sure Medicaid patients can have prescriptions filled at the pharmacy of their choice by ending ...
  • Scott says losing Haridopolos from U.S. Senate primary is a 'sad day for our state' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:09AMGov. Rick Scott wasted no time this morning bemoaning the loss of Senate President Mike Haridopolos from the U.S. Senate Republican primary. Haridopolos said he was dropping out to focus on his job in the state Legislature. But he's had a tough go on the campaign trail, repeatedly facing questions about $2 billion in tax and fee increases he voted for in 2009 and a sweet deal he received from ...
  • Haridopolos drops out of U.S. Senate race Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:51AMMike Haridopolos has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race. In a statement he wrote: "Today, I am announcing that I will no longer be a candidate for the United States Senate, nor will I seek any other office this year or next. Instead, I am re-dedicating myself to finishing the job you sent me to do here in Florida. This was a very difficult decision for me, and my family, but this is the right ...
  • Norman Rentrop: From Successful Entrepreneur to Warren Buffett Disciple Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:22AMBy Jacob Wolinsky. Norman Rentrop is the chairman of Rentrop Investment Office (Rentropsche Vermögensverwaltung). He is an investor in both private and public equity. In private equity Norman has invested in 18 companies in Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Russia, China and USA with an IRR of 16.5 % p.a. (1991 - 2002). Among his better known investments have been ...
  • Bob Stover: Special magazine to chronicle 30 years of space shuttle coverage Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38AMSpecial magazine will chronicle 30 years of shuttle coverage, says executive editor Bob Stover.
  • Bob Stover: From start to finish (July 18) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:08AMSpecial magazine will chronicle 30 years of shuttle coverage, says executive editor Bob Stover.
  • HTC, Hitachi, Pernod Ricard, Hilton: Intellectual Property Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:28PMHTC Corp. (2498) , the Taoyuan Hisen, Taiwan-based handset maker, denied a Commercial Times report VIA Technologies Inc. (2388) is considering selling patents to the company.
  • TPAW's Florida helpers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:09PMThe Buzz is Tallahasee lobbyist and veteran Bush family fundaiser/aide Slater Bayliss is joining the Tim Pawlenty campaign as a Florida co-chair. Meanwhile, Pawlenty is scheduled to raise money in Tampa Aug. 2 at a Intercontinental Hotel luncheon where photos costs $2,500 and lunch costs $1,000. Look for a bunch, if not most, of the Republican presidential conentenders to make their way to Tampa ...
  • News Corp's Hacking Intrusions Raise Questions About Media Overreach Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:28PMThe ripples of one of the world's great newspaper scandal have now splashed upon former News of the World CEO Rebekah Brooks as police announced her arrest today. Brooks had offered her resignation as a News Corp executive Friday, preceding the resignation of Wall Street Journal publisher Les Hinton on Saturday.