AOL sued for racketeering and wire fraud claims in $100 million action
A $100 million lawsuit accuses America Online AOL executives of wire fraud and racketeering. The suit contends AOL endangers customer privacy and plunders intellectual property while urging that AOL be treated as a public trust under the Federal Communications Act. It notes refunds and credits issued after a flood of responses to the $19.95 unlimited Internet access plan.
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Brain pacemaker patient controls generator with external unit
A patient with a brain pacemaker can program the generator using an external device and switch it on or off by passing a magnet over the chest area.
Florida sheriff warns against visiting on national TV
Lee County Sheriff John McDougall told NBC Today that Florida is very dangerous and would not advise anyone to come, as about 300 violent felons were released after a Supreme Court decision. The remarks drew swift criticism from the governor and tourism officials, though some citizen groups praised the stance amid crime concerns.
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Brain pacemaker eases Parkinson tremors in trials
RoOcKVILLE MD George Shafer's hands trembled so violently he could not button his shirt or feed himself until a brain implant delivered electrical shocks. Scientists recommended FDA approval for deep brain stimulation using the Activa system by Medtronic, a less risky alternative to destructive brain surgery. The device places an electrode in the thalamus with a implanted pulse generator under the skin, delivering tailored shocks to suppress tremors.
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McVeigh legal team seeks delay or move in OKC bombing trial
Attorneys asked U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch to drop charges or delay the trial at least a year citing purported confessions by Timothy McVeigh. If denied, they proposed relocating the venue to Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands or Vermont. Prosecutors opposed delay and venue change saying Colorado jury pool can be fair and a year delay unlikely.
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