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Illegal Dem e-mails 'waste' of taxes
HARRISBURG - A mass e-mail campaign for political purposes that House Democrats allegedly conducted at taxpayers' expense was not only illegal, it was largely a waste of money, computer experts say.
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I have cooperated fully over terror email: US national
Mumbai, Aug 1 : US national Kenneth Haywood, whose e-mail ID was used by a terror outfit to send the e-mail warning prior to the Ahmedabad blasts, Friday said he was 'totally innocent' and was cooperating with the police in the blasts probe.
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Navajo Nation Losing Internet Access
An anonymous reader writes "Due to contracts that are allegedly FUBAR, and associated wrangling, the Navajo Nation is being cut off by its satellite ISP. This is the final stage of the process, which already deprived chapter houses of access last April. While the business mechanisms play themselves into the expected ludicrous snarl, the real question may be: Is there a place for an inexpensive ...
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IOC president made no deal on Internet censorship
BEIJING - INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge made no deal with Beijing Olympic organisers over Internet censorship, a senior IOC official said on Saturday.
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There's Always Drama At 'Closing Time'
The filming of a light drama for the Internet resulted in some heavy action at the Hilton Garden Inn on Friday in Ybor City.
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Young soldier hit by breast cancer diagnosis
As a mother of three with no health insurance and a low-wage job, 32-year-old Brandielee Marendo was thrilled to get into the Army. Last year, she entered basic training full of hopes for a career in computers and high-tech air defense. Then she found a small lump in her breast during the third week of basic training. A diagnosis of Stage II breast cancer meant a bilateral mastectomy, ...
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Recent Original Stories
"The general feeling that SkyOS gives is... Simply great! A lot of work done under the hood seems to be paying back with a solid, responsive operating system.
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Hundreds of cars ransacked
You might call it open season on open doors. Shelby Township police are working to combat a recent rash of thefts from parked automobiles in which the thieves target iPods, laptop computers, cell phones and other items car owners might be tempted to leave inside their vehicles.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 10th Jan 2006 00:21 UTC, submitted by george
"More than five years ago the launch of Microsoft Windows XP - and its considerably improved features and reliability compared with Windows 98 and 2000 - made a comprehensive desktop rollout a no-brainer for companies. The other options were all far from desirable.
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Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sun 8th Jan 2006 04:59 UTC
Speculations are very strong just a few days before the Tuesday Steve Jobs keynote. Take the poll and choose from some of the most talked-about rumors around, or leave a comment if you have another opinion as to what Apple has in store for us.
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Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sat 12th Nov 2005 00:34 UTC
Silicon Graphics will start showing off the Altix 4000 Monday, the second generation of the company's technical computing machines based on the Linux operating system and Itanium processors.
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FCC Tries to Avert Threatened Satellite Cutoff
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission issued a last-minute appeal to a satellite telecommunications company yesterday, urging it to continue providing Internet and other satellite-based services to a subscriber despite a contract dispute.
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She's A Virgin
Like this list? Buzz Up on Yahoo! What to do if she's a virgin While virginity may seem a bit outdated and old-fashioned, a number of women in their 20s and 30s are exactly that -- virginal.
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FCC Rules Against Comcast
A divided Federal Communications Commission ruled that Comcast violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers and ordered the cable giant to change the way it manages its network.
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Wolves look to cool hot Wildcats
Manchester will visit the South Georgia Wildcats (12-4) tonight at 7:30 p.m. in round one of the arenafootball2 playoffs. The game can be seen on the Internet at www.nifty-tv.com or heard on the radio on WFEA 1370 AM.
New Hampshire Union Leader |
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How To: Crash A Wedding
Like this list? Buzz Up on Yahoo! Tips and tricks for how to crash weddings Think weddings are all about sappy speeches, chicken dancing and bridesmaids in hideous sea-foam green dresses? Think again.
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How To: Identify Scams
Like this list? Buzz Up on Yahoo! Learn how to identify scams The latest scams are as close as your mailbox, where you might find an envelope saying you've just won the lottery -- if you pay a $100 processing fee, of course.
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The AM Take
In November 2006, Nintendo released its fifth-generation console, the Wii. The video game company took a major risk when it eschewed graphical power and groundbreaking online capabilities for gameplay and control innovations.
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IOC to monitor China internet censorship during Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says it will continue to monitor internet censorship in China to ensure international media coverage is unhindered.
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Pitcher Herr to forgo senior year at NU
Left-handed pitcher Zach Herr is listed on the Eugene Emeralds’ active roster, according to the team’s Internet site. This means the 21-year-old reliever will forgo his senior season at Nebraska after signing a profressional contract with the San Diego Padres organization.
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A Good Mystery: Why We Read
At a time when books appear to be waging a Sisyphean battle against the forces of the Internet, the notion that someone could move from literary indifference to devouring passion seems, sadly, farfetched.
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New Arrest Made After Guns, Bomb Materials Seized
Montgomery County Police say a second teenager is charged after authorities seized four illegally possessed assault rifles,2 shotguns, a handgun and chemicals to make household explosives. A 17-year-old Gaithersburg youth turned himself into county police in Rockville Friday afternoon. He is charged with theft, computer misuse and conspiracy. Police say officers connected him to 18-year-old ...
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Rolling Review: Microsoft NAP
Can Microsoft's Network Access Protection challenge Cisco's network access control dominance? Yes--and not just because it's free.
InformationWeek |
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Can Passive Radio Eavesdroppers Listen In On Your Company?
Any wireless device is a potential bug for 900-MHz band scanning.
InformationWeek |
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Boeing Standardizes Software For Product Development
It's part of an effort to improve manufacturing, as Boeing faces roaring demand and an order backlog of 3,600 commercial planes.
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