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'Freecycling' gaining ground in Utah
If you need to get rid of, or just need, a goat, piano, flower bulbs, satin dress, grapes -- anything, really -- chances are, your neighbor has it or wants it.
Provo Daily Herald |
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Skype calls subject to China's eavesdropping
A Canadian researcher has discovered that a Chinese version of eBay's Skype communications software snoops on text chats that contain certain keywords, including "democracy." The revelation is not only of interest to rights groups that monitor Internet censorship.
Denver Post |
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Lawyer moves to C.C.; loves Midwest life
An unassuming man in a blue sport coat who arrived at the Press Wednesday afternoon via bicycle is one of a growing number of professionals whose broadband Internet connection and frequent flyer miles allow them to have, as a German philosopher once put it, “the best of all possible worlds.”
Charles City Press |
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LITH man denies having child porn
WOODSTOCK – A 33-year-old Lake in the Hills man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to having videos of child pornography on his computer in July.
Northwest Herald |
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Cyber expert details Internet-safety dangers
It took computer safety expert Linda Criddle only nine minutes to snag the phone number of a teenage girl in Nebraska who had posted just a little information about herself on a social networking Web site.
Deseret Morning News |
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Chamber discusses recycling program
The Humble Independent School District’s pilot recycling program, aimed at allowing citizens easier access to recycling facilities in their neighborhoods, was the subject of the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee meeting Sept. 8.
Kingwood Observer |
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Leicester University helps students with web service to prepare them for university life
www.StartingUni.info , a website developed by the University of Leicester , is providing podcasts to help new students prepare for the daunting experience of starting university.
PublicTechnology.net |
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Richmond Hill H.S. Happenings
NEW SCHOOL WEB SITE!
Queens Chronicle |
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Atom, Athlon, or Nano? Energy-Savers Compared
We compared Intel’s Atom 230 and VIA’s Nano L2100 processors hoping to find the best product for low-power applications. VIA is in the vanguard of performance. Is this enough to beat Atom?
Tom's Hardware |
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Facebook to set up international home in Dublin
On the hunt for local talent
Silicon.com |
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BraCo libraries opening up
Brazoria County Libraries with electricity and minimum storm damage opened for regular business on Sept. 22 and are prepared to assist residents with storm related damage to complete FEMA applications. Computers are available.
Pearland Journal |
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IIM-A student, BCG to improve PDS
The BCG project, which is supported by the United Nations' World Food Programme, the government of India and the government of Orissa, involves scanning finger prints and the iris for preparing biometric cards for a population of around 1 million. Srijan Pal Singh, an IIM-A student, who is part of the project, says the biometric cards will be filtered through a super computer to avoid ...
rediff.com |
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One man, one voting machine
Computer science Professor Andrew Appel ’81 doesn’t keep a voting machine in his office, but there is one across the hall in a locked room for quick access...
Daily Princetonian |
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Virtual application studio for developers
SEATTLE, USA: Xenocode, an application virtualization technology organisation, has introduced the application virtualization products designed for software developers and publishers.
CIOL |
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Apple TV 2.2 fixes security, adds Genius support
Apple has released an Apple TV 2.2 update to address security issues with the company's set-top box and media player as well as add a few new features to keep pace with iTunes 8, released last month. Specifically, the update fixes two separate issues where a maliciously crafted movie file could lead to either an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. According to Apple, ...
MacNN |
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US Air Force launches 'BlueTube' site for online videos
10/2/2008 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- When you get an interesting or funny Air Force video in your e-mail, do you ever send it out to family, friends and co-workers?
Rotorhub |
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Movie reviews: Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Flash of Genius, Blindness, Appaloosa, How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Opens today at theaters everywhere; rated PG for some mild thematic elements; 91 minutes. Disney ends this kiddie movie with a brief public-service announcement to remind moviegoers that adopting a pet is a serious responsibility.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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By Bill Begley Killeen Daily Herald
When he heard the name connected to the story – the one about the college kid who allegedly "hacked" his way into a personal e-mail account for Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin – Tracey McDaniels was not surprised.
Killeen Daily Herald |
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Mattoon FFA collecting used printer cartridges
MATTOON — The Mattoon FFA Chapter is conducting used computer printer cartridges for a program known as “FFA Recycles.”
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier |
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Experts: Keyword spying on Skype users
WASHINGTON -- A group of computer security experts at the University of Toronto has revealed that the Chinese partner of the Skype online text messaging service was spying on Skype users in China.
Philippine Daily Inquirer |
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Tony Trout in federal court today for preliminary hearing
Councilman Tony Trout is due in federal court this morning for a preliminary hearing after his arrest on charges that he accessed without authorization a computer belonging to the county administrator.
The Greenville News |
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CCISD’s Ike fix-it bill may tally $25M
mcherry@hcnonline.com Storm damages to campuses in the Clear Creek School District are expected to total nearly $25 million.
Friendswood Journal |
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IBM Ups Internal Storage in its Blade Server
One of the common shortcomings of blade systems is the use of 2.5-inch drives. While they are smaller and easier to fit in the chassis, they also suffer from capacity limitations.
IT Management |
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Bodyshops can keep up to date with RepairerTV service
The co-founder of bodyshop management system Bodymaster has launched his own internet web channel RepairerTV.com.
AM Online |
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Bodyshops can keep up to date with RepairerTV service
The co-founder of bodyshop management system Bodymaster has launched his own internet web channel RepairerTV.com.
AM Online |
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