MIT Tech News - By making simple modifications to common Motorola phones, researchers in Berlin have shown they can block calls and text messages intended for nearby people connected to the same cellular network.
The method works on the second-generation (2G) GSM networks that are the most common type of cell network worldwide. In the U.S., both AT&T and T-Mobile carry calls and text messages using GSM networks.
More on this article click here > Software Update to $20 Phones Could Topple 2G Cell Networks | MIT Technology Review
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
On This Day in 1992 - Hurricane Andrew
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - On this day in 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Morgan City, LA and then moved into Mississippi.
The outer bands of this storm produced 27 tornadoes throughout the state causing 3 injuries and over $400,000 in damages. This event also caused excessive rainfall in several areas. Collins, Crystal Springs, and Sumrall, MS each received 7.2 inches of rain over the span of just a few hours. For more on this and other stories click here.
Source: National Weather Service / FCNews Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Jim Bowie Festival Adds More Entertainment; Growing Bigger
VIDALIA, LA - A Concordia Chamber of Commerce spoke person announced today several additional entertainment venues to be held September, 27th and 28th .... The Harrigill Family Bluegrass/Gospel will perform at 4:00 pm on the 27th and Greg Robinson , a local blues musician, will follow.
Many features included:
The Saturday entertainment and events schedule begins when the gate opens at 10:00 am for the all day affair. At 10:30 am the Jim Bowie Re-enactment begins and the list of events and entertainment goes on all day ... come join the fun ..
Source: FCNews Staff report/update
Many features included:
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| Country Boy Mark Porter |
- The Jim Bowie Solid Gold Saturday Night with Country Boy Mark Porter, Belle Plain Revival, Natchez Backroads Band, Scratch, Trent LeJune & Doubletime, The Harrigills, Greg Robinson and The Sand Bar Duel Re-Enactment,
- The Jim Bowie State Championship BBQ Throwdown (KCBS Sanctioned)
- Little Mr & Miss Bowie Pageant
- Mechanical Bull Buck-Off Contest
- RedNeck Adventures - Archery & Skeet shooting competitions Men, Women's, Youth, and Veteran/Disabled Categories GREAT Prizes and GREAT fun!
- 4H Pet Show & 4H Cookery Contest
www.concordiapchamber.com for schedules and pricing
The Concordia Chamber of Commerce announced the The Annual Jim Bowie Festival will be held in Vidalia, La on September 27- 28th. The festivities will begin Friday the 27th at 4:00 pm with The Harrigill Bluegrass Family; then Mr Greg Robinson, a local blues artist, at 5:30 and at 8:00 pm until 12:00 pm the big band sound of the Belle Plain Revival which will set the mood for the upcoming Saturday fun entertainment and other scheduled events.
Source: FCNews Staff report/update
Monday, August 19, 2013
Textbook Violations in Mississippi Schools Flagged by Auditor
JACKSON, MS -
The State Auditor says some Mississippi schools are breaking the law. It's because not all students have access to text books after school.
Books inside backpacks don't make it past school grounds in many districts across the state. And it's not because the kids don't want to take them home.
Read the entire article by clicking here >
Textbook violations in Mississippi schools flagged by auditor - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS
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