The Cabby Takes Plastic, or at Least Is Supposed To (New York Times) More than half the city’s yellow cabs are now fitted with devices to accept credit cards for payment, but riders may have to resort to arm-twisting to be allowed the privilege.

Credit Cards, Cell Phones Work On New LA Parking Meters (NBC 4 Los Angeles) City officials unveil the parking meter of the future, which takes the swipe of a credit card as well as small change.

Cracking open the cybercrime economy Hacking for fun has evolved into hacking for profit, and created a business model nearly as sophisticated as that of legal software. "Over the years, the criminal elements, the ones who are making money, making millions out of all this online crime, are just getting stronger and stronger....

Does GM now mean green motors? The Detroit stalwart is recharging itself with the Chevy Volt and other projects, but dont go looking for an all-electric car.Photos: GMs alternative-energy cars LOS ANGELES--General Motors is already developing a slew of cars that will run on alternative fuels such as electricity, hydrogen, or green liquids like...

How to get 10% off everything Business & money: The secret online codes you can use to obtain real discounts at some of Britains biggest retailers

Centrica warns gas bills may rise Business & money: British Gas owner signals that household energy bills could have to rise in the new year

Razing of New Orleans housing halted (AP) AP - Demolition of three public housing complexes, slated to start this weekend, was halted Friday amid complaints about the scarcity of housing for the poor after Hurricane Katrina.

Zedge.nets 12 Ringtones of Christmas Campaign Launches: Popular Musicians Contribute Songs, Videos, And Images For Free Download To Mobile Phones Zedge (www.zedge.net), the popular destination for user-generated mobile content, has partnered with more than 60 labels, artists and managers, including B-Real from Cypress Hill, DEVO, The Midnight Youth, Trin-I-Tee 5:7 and emerging artists such as Irving, This City Sunrise and Steriogram, for its 12 RINGTONES OF CHRISTMAS promotion. Much of the mobile content presented as part of 12 Ringtones is available only on Zedge and only through this campaign. The 12 Ringtones of Christmas campaign runs from December 14, 2007 to January 14, 2008. (PRWeb Dec 14, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3F1YS1DcmFzLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=