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FCC, Wireless Providers at Odds Over Plan for Unused Airwaves
A report released yesterday by the Federal Communications Commission concluded that using empty airwaves to provide free wireless Internet would not cause major interference with other services, paving the way for FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin's proposal to sell the airwaves at a federal auction.
Washington Post |
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Security Fix Live
Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your questions about the latest computer security threats and offers ways to protect your personal information.
Washington Post |
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McCain's plan for mortgages is questionable
Among my many eccentricities ("odd behaviors" sounds so gauche) is that I enjoy watching television news from Norway over the Internet. This comes from growing up in a home where Norwegian was the second, and often the first, language.
Deseret Morning News |
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Telework is gaining favor once again
This morning my office is in my bedroom. I have a great laptop table that is like a TV tray, but more adjustable.
El Paso Times |
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Fist fights for fun: Kingwood kids duking it out catches attention online
As YouTube footage of teenage fight clubs in Kingwood hit television news earlier this week, following a news tip by an area resident, local police officials were caught off-guard.
Kingwood Observer |
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Onslow library gets grant
The Richlands branch of the Onslow County Public Library is updating its technology.The OCPL received a $21,119 grant awarded by the State Library of North Carolina as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act.The grant will be used to convert a seldom-used reference room at the Richlands branch of the OCPL into a free public-access computer lab.
Jacksonville Daily News |
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Ultimate green vehicle: podcar
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The thought of a driverless, computer-guided car transporting people where they want to go on demand is a futuristic notion to some.
The Indianapolis Star |
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NMWC sets up GCC's first plastic recycling plant
12 October 2008 MUSCAT -- National Mineral Water Company (NMWC) SAOG has established the region's first $26 million PET recycling plant in its bid to become carbon-neutral.
Zawya |
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Kyocera to open office in Dubai
12 October 2008 Kyocera Mita Europe has said the official opening of the new branch office in Dubai Internet City will be on October 23. Takuya Marubayashi has been appointed general manager of Kyocera Mita Middle East.
Zawya |
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Moral of the story
ROCK FALLS - The Rock Falls Rockets are not interested in moral victories anymore. The fact that the Rockets contained the 6-1 Mendota Trojans to seven first-half points and stayed in the game until late in the fourth quarter did not seem to matter.
SaukValley.com |
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Plano: Police join forces to protect citizens from internet fraud
Plano Police reached out Saturday to spread the word about the fastest-growing crime in the nation.
Plano Courier |
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Sexual communications between RHAM teacher and student detailed
The former RHAM High School teacher charged last month with having a sexual relationship with a student over the Internet sent the girl nude photos of himself and e-mails detailing his sexual fantasies about her, according to the recently released arrest warrant affidavit.
Journal Inquirer |
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Northwest Academy gains online students
CHARLEVOIX — Northwest Academy has adopted a seat time waiver that allows it to enroll students who cannot attend the school in an online program.
Charlevoix Courier |
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Sexual communications between RHAM teacher and student detailed
The former RHAM High School teacher charged last month with having a sexual relationship with a student over the Internet sent the girl nude photos of himself and e-mails detailing his sexual fantasies about her, according to the recently released arrest warrant affidavit.
Journal Inquirer |
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Time for Fall Cleanup Day in Little Elm
The Town of Little Elm will hold Fall Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 11. Enter the Service Center on Brenda Lane. The following items will be accepted: Computers and anything used along with a computer, hazardous waste materials, including old paint, household chemicals, cleaners, used motor oil, any unused or unwanted household items.
The Little Elm Journal |
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Police charge Beacon man in rape of 14-year-old boy
BEACON — A Beacon man is facing three felony charges after police said he engaged in “deviant sexual acts” with a 14-year-old boy from the state of Virginia, whom he lured here after meeting him in an Internet chat room, police said.
Middletown Times Herald-Record |
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Hieronymus Robert Bueck
Hieronymus Robert Bueck, 41, of Avon Lake, passed away suddenly due to an accident in Avon, Friday, October 10, 2008. Robert was born January 18, 1967 in Dothan, Alabama and moved to Avon Lake from Olmsted Falls 13 years ago. He was employed as the computer network administrator for the Avon School system for the past [...]
The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram |
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Moving in together requires compromise
Dear Carolyn: After a few of years of dating, my partner and I are talking about living together. I would be glad to sell my place and move into hers. I really only need space enough for a computer, a dozen items on hangers and a couple of drawers. If she felt like moving into my place, I could happily part with most of my stuff.
The Idaho Statesman |
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Easy to get to your hard drive - anywhere
Say you're on the road and you need to look at a file that's on your main computer back at your office or house.
Cape Cod Times |
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Micron Tech to cut global work force by 15 percent
Micron Technology Inc. will close a factory and cut about 15 percent of its work force around the world as part of a restructuring of its computer memory chip operations.
The Salt Lake Tribune |
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Technophobes wanted
Abby Stokes understands that her 74-year-old mother may not be the most flexible person in the world. But her mom certainly was open to the idea of learning how to use a computer and navigate the Internet.
The Greenville News |
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MCKINNEY: Excess and the city
BLOG: “The Real Housewives of Collin County” take down the absurdity and hilarity of soccer dads and hockey moms, one rhinestone tank top at a time.
McKinney Courier-Gazette |
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Analog vs. digital, what does it all mean?
We talk about being bilingual. Little tots who have a nanny who speaks another language have no problem with whichever language the baby sitter happens to use. I have a computer. I am almost as computer illiterate as if I had never seen one of the critters.
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier |
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Cinco-Southlake Broadcast on Net
For those who can’t get to Dallas for the Cinco Ranch-Southlake Carroll matchup Friday night, it can be heard on a live broadcast on the internet.
The Katy Sun |
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The YOU Docs: An easy way to eat less
Separate your lunch and your favorite Web site, and your waist may shrink.
Pensacola News Journal |
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