May 1, 2024

17 year old facing charges after allegations of using social media sites to sexually lure and make threats against other young people

RCMP in the Kootenays say a 17-year old boy is facing 7 charges, ranging from extortion to luring a child, after allegedly victimizing other young people on social media sites. Corporal Dave Johnson says the suspect first came to the attention of police after parents of one of the alleged victims complained. "So we spoke with the victim, it was a … [Read more...]

Poll: If you snagged a TouchPad on closeout, what are you using it for?

So, you've done the deed. You've purchased an HP TouchPad, despite having no intentions whatsoever to do so just a week ago. But hey -- a $ 400 discount can change perceptions. Now that you've got one (or have one en route), we're curious to know what you plan on doing with it. We've heard such far-flung ideas as using it as a digital photo frame, … [Read more...]

Track flights using this quick and easy search engine tip

There's no need to go to individual airlines sites, just type in the airline name and flight number to search google.com. For example, "AA 84" will give you the up-to-the minute info on American Airlines flight no. 84. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]