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- As you've no doubt noticed, posting has been interrupted here. We've had simultaneously a phone outage, which started on Friday and some admin difficulties. The phone problem is expected to continue for the next several days, as Qwest replaces a... |
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- How a ludicrous book can become an opportunity to engage the culture: "Many Christians have become so worked up in the cultural war metaphor that they risk losing the ability to engage the culture at all. In this case, many believers have mocked not only The Da Vinci Code but also the TV special that discussed it. For reasons that will help us engage the culture in ways that help them understand us better, I believe this is a mistake."Meanwhile, here's Envoy's thorough debunking of the Code. |
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- We also have some details on this up and coming NHL disc |
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- IndyStar.com: Each new year I wonder if it's worth it to make another list of resolutions that are bound to be broken before Valentine's Day.But it is worth the effort. So stop fussing and make the promises, especially the ones to improve personal finances. |
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- TechWeb: There's no rest for the weary. Microsoft is putting pedal to the metal to get Service Pack 1 for Office 2003 out by May, sources said. The current schedule is to prep a release candidate by April and final, or "Release To Web," code by late May. |
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- ZDNN: Siebel Systems said on Monday its fourth-quarter earnings will come in higher than expected, citing stronger demand for its software licenses and a boost from costcutting moves. |
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- eWeek: Confident it has a firm grasp on the resources necessary to execute the $7.5 billion hostile takeover bid of PeopleSoft Inc., Oracle Corp. has decided to lower the amount of its credit line to $1. |
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- As anyone who has tried it will know, the implementation of dual monitor support in Microsoft Powerpoint v X for Mac is really really useless. It lets you pick which screen to show the fullscreen presentation on, but if you m... |
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- Bill Bradley Endorses Howard Dean in N.H."My answer is, Howard Dean," Bradley said. "The Dean campaign is one of the best things to happen to American democracy in decades." Although, why Dean is specifically and especially good for American democracy... |
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- The International Space Station is experiencing a loss of pressure that could be the result of a leak. The US space agency Nasa says the two men on board are in no danger and have been informed of the situation. US mission commander Michael Foale and Russian colleague Alexander Kaleri are spending six months on the platform. Space officials say they spent some time on Monday inspecting valves and windows on the station but found "nothing unusual" and went to sleep.Read more @ BBC Science News. |
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- Research Buzz Jan 6 2004 7:29AM ET... |
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- As Detroit's mega-car show shifts into gear, a new report says more auto buying decisions will be happening online. |
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- Well, last night I conked out just after ten as I needed to catch up on sleep lost after being called to see a patient in A&E. Sleep does so much for our well being and it seems that many... |
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- Plans to build a roof over Wimbledon Centre Court, bringing an end to "the frustrations" of ending play when it rains, were announced by the All England Club today. |
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- Charlton will call on Scott Parker to help them bounce back quickly at Manchester City tomorrow from their demoralising FA Cup exit at Gillingham. |
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- Tottenham are hoping for more goals from Fredi Kanoute to lift them away from the relegation zone when Birmingham visit White Hart Lane tomorrow night. |
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- How area high school sports teams fared yesterday and where and when they play today. |
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- Read Macromedia Press Release here (link). Some quotes of Rob Burgess, chairman and CEO, Macromedia and Juha Christensen, new president of Macromedia's mobile and devices business unit: "Juha Christensen brings entrepreneurial leadership, an amazing track record with mobility, and clear... |
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- By Marjorie Williams: At long last, the revelation I've been waiting for: the reason why -- beyond the prospect of epic, McGovernesque defeat -- I feel so uneasy about Howard Dean. The man is a doctor. This is the least-examined chapter of his career |
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- A team of researchers has found what appears to be the most luminous known star around, one so massive that it shouldn’t have formed in the first place.The star, known as LBV 1806-20, tips the scales of stellar masses at about 150 times the heft of the Sun. It shines up to 40 million times brighter than the Sun. The previous title-holder called the Pistol Star, is a mere six million times brighter than the Sun and weighs about 100 solar masses.Read more @ Space. |
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- 昨日賽完第五天，非洲 Chris (私人參賽)，挾著跨海 Schlesser Buggy 的追越，並且因為 Buggy 車的快速近迫，導致事 Chris 的參賽，正式宣告結束 |
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- 昨日賽完第五天，非洲 Chris (私人參賽)，挾著跨海 Schlesser Buggy 的追越，並且因為 Buggy 車的快速近迫，導致事 Chris 的參賽，正式宣告結束 |
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- Demain, mercredi, runion mensuelle des bloggeurs et jouebeurs parisiens au Halls Beer partir de 19h avec comme d'habitude autant d'habitus que de nouvelles ttes. |
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- Quand j'tais petite, je voulais tre sorcire ou psy ou docteur ou biblothcaire ou journaliste ou... |
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- The art of knitting has been practiced for thousands of years. It's a skill usually handed down from parent to child. Most of us remember the perennial hand-knit holiday sweater or hat. In the last few years knitting has soared in popularity. People of all ages are taking to the ancient craft. |
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- The state health department has fined half a dozen North Country businesses for violating the smoking ban that went into effect in July, according to recently released records. Some bar owners are meeting next week to plan a strategy to fight back. David Sommerstein reports. |
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- Local6.com: Palm Beach County prosecutors investigating Rush Limbaugh for his prescription drug use have filed "doctor shopping" charges against only one person in the past five years, according to a review of court records. Limbaugh's lawyer said the |
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- Mark Steyn writes: "...to expect the state to protect you is to be a bystander in your own fate. It's interesting that, during the recent security scares, the terrorists seem to have been targeting BA and Air France. They seem to reckon they've a better chance of pulling something on a non-US airline. |
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- This is a new three column format site, with daily articles and news you won't find in the mainstream press. |
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- GIRLS BASKETBALL NOTES - Villa Joseph Marie senior Kelly Galen doesn't sweat the transition from soccer season in the fall to basketball in the winter. Her role in both sports is nearly the same. |
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- Quote: "So many crazy stories out there. One minute people are claiming that jumbo-jets are flying from New York to Paris. The next day we... |
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- This article says that Metro trains were "mostly empty" during the first day of revenue service yesterday. For what it's... |
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- Every now and then you'll find one like this:I was first diagnosed with cancer in March of 1991. The doctors agreed that even with surgery and the fifty-two chemotherapy treatments i underwent, i had roughly a ten percent chance of survival, but only for |
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- Top Hollywood celebrities will descend on Sunshine Village this weekend for the Water Keepers Alliance celebrity ski event. Robert Kennedy Jr. is the host of the star-studded affair, with the likes of Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tom Arnold, Robin Leach, Peter Fonda and Stephen Stills also taking part. (Calgary Sun - January 6) |
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- Analysis No fanfare for the common man |
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- In der irakischen Stadt Falludscha sind zwei Franzosen erschossen worden, ein dritter wurde verletzt. Nach Angaben des Pariser Auenministeriums arbeiten die drei Mnner fr eine US-Firma im Irak. Bei Protesten ehemaliger Soldaten in Basra kam ein Mann ums Leben. |
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- Jan. 6 - Fans of the National Hockey League can nowstay in touch better than ever with the latest news, trades, trivia, all on your cell phone |
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- Woodbury County (Iowa), Dakota County (Nebraska), and Union County (South Dakota) are collaborating (along with their state governments) to build a public safety communications network in the Sioux City, Iowa metropolitan area, funded in part with federal Homeland Security grants. Eventually, the project's managers hope to include the ability to offer wireless broadband services to the public as well. |
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- Safari tells me when my caps lock is enabled directly in the password field, subtly yet effectively. This is... (36 words) |
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- This is widely reported all the outlets, but I'm posting it here because I am surprised that Tivo took this long to file an infringement suit. They have to do something. Their market is being sucked up by subsidized offerings from the satellite and cable operators. I would not be surprised if this is the last attack before some larger company acquires Tivo. "TiVo Inc. |
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