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Extra, Extra: Can A Hacker Shut Down Your Macbook Remotely?


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Published Aug 5, 2011

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  • One hacker says he can get into your Apple laptop and turn the battery off remotely.
  • A new report says the MTA's revenue streams are volatile.
  • Did a Bronx precinct commander get bounced to a desk job because he wouldn't bend the rules for Internal Affairs?
  • Cute elderly couple who were hurt falling from a city bus say that they will live to ride mass transit again.
  • NYU film school alum and shoot 'em up director Brett Ratner will be producing the next Oscars.
  • People are still going to Mars Bar. Well, they are planning to drink outside of it.
  • "NautiTime," "Crabby" and other punny boat names at the Flushing marina.
  • P&G is closing again.
  • GOP 2012 presidential hopeful Rick Perry is getting ready for his big prayer meeting tomorrow.
  • Tee hee—is that a young Kelly Ripa enjoying a slow dance for teens?
  • A woman was carjacked by a friend she met at a sex club.

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