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Hard at work in White Pines Park
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Calaveras Enterprise |
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New voting system not quite goof-proof
No hanging chads. No votes evaporating in electronic ether. Just color an oval or fill in a line. The optical scanners voters will use Nov. 4 have been roundly praised as simpler and more trustworthy than the punch cards and touchscreens they replaced. A schoolkid could figure them out, and they leave a ''paper trail'' that can verify computer-tabulated results.
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Grassroots Web sites may really be astroturfing
By NIGEL DUARA IOWA CITY, Iowa — As Agriprocessors Inc. was getting stung by criticism after a federal immigration raid snared hundreds of its workers, "a blog by people who live and work in Postville" appeared in its defense in May. The blog defended the hiring practices of the plant in the small Iowa community, rebutting allegations in a federal affidavit and railing against the media, ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Quilt-maker sewing another to replace one stolen from Veterans Service Office
CLINTON — At the end of August, a young man walked into the Sampson County Veterans Service Office, located off Rowan Road, and walked out with a laptop computer, television and DVD/VCR combination player and a unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind quilt.
Sampson Independent |
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Church news
More than 100,000 church members, friends and invited guests are expected to attend the 178th Semi-annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today and Sunday at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Millions more will watch or listen to conference proceedings via television, radio, satellite and Internet broadcasts.
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Installation of water meters run into snags
The installation of new water meters in Slidell has temporarily been put on hold because of installation mistakes, wrong parts and computer problems, Mayor Ben Morris said.
St. Tammany News |
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Search engine strategies can help increase site traffic
Tab: I keep receiving e-mails saying that companies can get my Web site listed at the top of search engines. Are these real or bogus? Is there any way I can raise the ranking of my Web site on Google?
Memphis Commercial Appeal |
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Virginia Police Department uploading crime statistics on crimereports.com
VIRGINIA — Attention criminals: You can’t hide from the Internet. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story. Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts!
Mesabi Daily News |
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Seattle on the cheap: Urban adventure awaits
SEATTLE -- Home to Microsoft and Starbucks, grunge rock and a constant rainy drizzle, Seattle is defined by the collision of urban soul and natural beauty. It’s also a great destination for the budget-conscious traveler. An abundance of outdoor activities and a pulsing arts community make it the perfect place to visit while holding onto spare change.
The Pantagraph |
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Laptop theft a problem
MENOMONIE - When opportunity knocks, thieves gladly will answer when it comes to laptop computers. Whether they are in unlocked vehicles or homes or left unattended by a student, laptops can be easy to steal, according to local authorities.
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Stolen cards cornered; rare gems found for sale on eBay
Three missing sport heroes are headed home. Stolen memorabilia cards of New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul, football legend Earl Campbell and baseball’s clutch hitter Reggie Jackson were recovered this week thanks to some eBay savvy victims, Capt. George Bonnett, spokesman for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, said.
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Flood gives UI researchers rare opportunity
As the Iowa River neared its crest last June and Larry Weber and his colleagues scrambled to remove computers, research files and equipment from their offices, Weber took a minute to ask himself a question."I thought, 'What should we be doing to capture this event?'" said Weber, director of IIHR, formerly the University of Iowa's Iowa Institute for Hydraulic Research.Working almost as quickly as ...
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AK47 Youth Held Over Road Terror
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New or update? Computers more than 6 years old not upgrade candidates
With today's economy taking more hits, it seems clear that fewer computers will be moving off the shelves this fall and winter season.
The Gleaner |
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Practical traveler: How to avoid the pitfalls of private rentals
The Internet has made it ever easier for travelers to search for vacation rentals across the globe, but there are pitfalls. Here's how to avoid them.
Pioneer Press |
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Wachovia's meltdown began with a 'silent run'
By RICK ROTHACKER and KERRY HALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Friday, Sept. 26, with its stock plunging 27 percent, Wachovia experienced a "silent run" on deposits, but the bigger worry for regulators was that other banks wouldn’t provide the Charlotte bank with necessary short-term funding when it opened for business the next Monday, sources familiar with the situation told The Charlotte Observer . ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
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Grassroots Web sites may really be astroturfing
By NIGEL DUARA IOWA CITY, Iowa — As Agriprocessors Inc. was getting stung by criticism after a federal immigration raid snared hundreds of its workers, "a blog by people who live and work in Postville" appeared in its defense in May. The blog defended the hiring practices of the plant in the small Iowa community, rebutting allegations in a federal affidavit and railing against the media, ...
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Rugby: Air NZ Cup quarterfinals draw
ODT Online polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those internet users who have chosen to participate.
Otago Daily Times |
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Thanks to state and federal laws, Oklahoma law enforcement officers are able to convert items used in the commission of a felony to police use. Items seized and not converted for police use are sold at auction.
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