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Parents in the Republic of Ireland will have tighter control over the mobile phone services their children can access from today.

On Wednesday, April 26th, Dateline aired their fourth installment of the undercover investigation “How to catch a predator.” (PRWEB May 4, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SGFsZi1Db3VwLVByb2YtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Playboy Radio is coming to Sirius Satellite Radio in early 2006. Through an agreement with Playboy Enterprises, Sirius will launch a 24/7 channel featuring new, live programming originally created for the radio service.

Little Rock police are looking for a man who forged two checks last month ripping off two Arkansans who were selling their vehicles. On April 24 th a man walked into the Telcoe Federal Credit Union trying to cash a check he’d been handed over the weekend, he was in for a big surprise.

An international convention of technology specialists is in town and they are taking on the issue of predators and what parents can do to protect their children.

A young man from Kosovo is trying to stay in school at the Citadel. However, he doesn’t have enough money to pay the tuition. Arianit Spanca’s mother may have to sell the family home in Kosovo for him to continue his education.

(Sports Network) – The Orlando Magic on Wednesday promoted Otis Smith to the position of general manager while announcing Dave Twardzik will maintain his role as an assistant general manager.

The iSetBox-Home comes with a web browser and email client. Other features include picture-in-picture, a pause function for live TV, photo slideshow software, a “6-in-1” memory card reader, and parental control through restrictions on channel or time, according to the company.

LOS ANGELES, 5:00 a.m. May 1 (REUTERS): Keeping kids safe on the Internet is not only a big concern, it’s big business. Companies are popping up or tweaking existing products to meet growing demand for Internet safety.

Little Rock (AP) – Arkansas Children’s Hospital has launched an online reference guide that will help inform parents on illnesses and injuries from which their children might be suffering.

Little Rock (AP) – The first lady of Mexico is scheduled to speak with students today at the Clinton School for Public Service. The visit of Marta Sahagun coincides with rallies and boycotts planned throughout the United States for less restrictive immigration laws.

Springdale (AP) – Springdale-based Tyson Foods, the world’s largest meat processor, on Monday announced it lost $127 million in its second quarter. The company says oversupply in its beef, chicken and pork operations and charges for previously-disclosed plant closings led to the big loss.

Little Rock (AP) – Drenching rains that fell over the weekend over parts of Arkansas did not negate a drought in Arkansas.The National Weather Service ( website / news ) says most of the state still qualifies as being under a drought, and the next few months are expected to be drier and warmer than normal.

Keeping kids safe on the Internet is not only a big concern, it’s big business.

Filtering the content of email messages coming into and out of your organization, Web sites being accessed by your company computers, IM conversations and other data that travels on your network makes business sense because it can save money that might be lost to lawsuits or reduced employee productivity.

(Sports Network) – Chicago Fire striker Chris Rolfe scored the winning goal in the 68th minute to lift his team over the New England Revolution, 2-1, Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

Little Rock – The Little Rock Police Department confirms a Pulaski County deputy is being held hostage in the basement of the county courthouse. The suspect, 29-year-old Alonzo Gilliam of North Little Rock, is armed with a knife.

Little Rock (AP) – The price of smoking inside a business could reach $1,000 under fines being considered by thestate Board of Health. The panel will hold a hearing next month on rules proposing fines for violators of the newly passed indoor-smoking ban.

Alexander (AP) – Arkansas State Police officers are investigating the death of a resident at the Alexander Human Development Center after he was involved in an altercation with center staff.

Senator Lindsey Graham supports a measure which would eliminate the federal tax on gas and diesel for sixty days. Gas would be reduced by $0.184 per gallon and diesel by $0.244 per gallon.