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freshmeat.net announcements (Global)
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DB_DataContainer 1.3.1 (Default branch) (Dec 21 2005 15:58 GMT) - DB_DataContainer is a PEAR-compliant database persistence layer and data encapsulation class. It encapsulates the behavior required to make objects persistent, including loading, saving, and deleting objects in a persistent store. It currently supports relational databases and uses PEAR DB for database abstraction. License: BSD License (revised) Changes: |
baltimoresun.com - nation/world
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Senate narrowly approves deficit cuts (Dec 21 2005 15:58 GMT) - Cheney casts tiebreaking vote; decision on Alaska oil drilling due later today The Republican-controlled Senate passed legislation to cut federal deficits by $39.7 billion today by the narrowest of margins, 51-50, with Vice President Dick Cheney casting the deciding vote. |
Exclusive Concepts' Internet Marketing Blog
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Fastest-growing websites (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - Among the top 10 online brands, Apple was the fastest-growing site in terms of traffic in November of 2005. As a result of new products like the iPod Nano, Apple?s traffic increased 57% compared to November of 2004. Google was second thanks to its seemingly endless parade of new features and services, growing 29% from last November to this year. Here are the top five sites and the percentage by which their traffic grew from November 2004 to November 2005: |
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More Priorities (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - SpunkyHomeSchool has one very excellent post that should help to clarify our thinking. This is the type of assessment I believe Christians in this country should be doing in the coming year. "Fortunately, there is a way to end the... |
freshmeat.net announcements (Global)
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itools 0.12.0 (Default branch) (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - tools is a collection of Python libraries which provides a wide range of capabilities, including an abstraction over directory and file resources, a search engine, type marshallers, datatype schemas, i18n support, URI handlers, a Web programming interface, a workflow interface, and support for data formats such as (X)HTML, XML, iCalendar, RSS 2.0, and XLIFF. License: GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) Changes: There are two new top-level packages: |
Gawker
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Gossip Roundup: Paris Hilton, Denied (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - • Is Paris Hilton banned from LA nightclub LAX for talking smack about her former BFF Nicole Richie? If so, it suggests that there might be some sort of karmic balance to that otherwise moira-less world. [Scoop] • For reasons involving some sort of warped explanation about puzzles and pieces, Kathy Griffin is canned from E! |
PSFK Trend: PSFK
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Google Zeitgeist 2005 (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - This will help you decide what subject you should choose for your AdSense supported splog: Google aggregated the billions of search queries made this year to reveal the key trends and interests of 2005. Their top 10 movers: 1. Myspace2. |
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Wincor World 2006: showing the future of IT for banks and retail companies (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - “Sharing New Perspectives” – The slogan of Wincor World 2006 invites you to a dialog on cutting-edge IT solutions for banking and retailing, where Wincor Nixdorf – with more than 70 partners – presents products, software, services and consulting over an area of 10,000 square meters. Even more so than in past years, the event will focus on its program of workshops and presentations. “Innovative Banking Business” is the title of the symposium being staged on January 24 in cooperation with the financial newspaper Börsen-Zeitung. The focus: intensifying both sales and customer loyalty, and the issue of outsourcing in the banking industry. |
freshmeat.net announcements (Global)
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Gneutronica 0.27 (Default branch) (Dec 21 2005 15:57 GMT) - Gneutronica is a MIDI drum machine for Linux with a Gnome/GTK user interface which provides a means to easily create and play back drum tracks to external MIDI devices. License: GNU General Public License (GPL) Changes: A song or pattern's drumkit can be remapped to another drumkit using General MIDI as a lowest common denominator. User interface changes were added for automag and autocrunch. |
mercola.com blog
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Sugar May Lessen Pain in Some Children (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - Sugar May Lessen Pain in Some Children Some experts believe sugar -- one of the most health-harming substances you can consume -- acts as an analgesic (pain reliever) in some children. A recent study seems to link the "relief" to the child's affinity for sweets and their body weight. In the study, some 200 children ranging from ages 5-10 and their mothers were evaluated to determine their sucrose preferences. On the whole, children preferred higher levels of sweetness than adults. |
mercola.com blog
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How Christmas Shopping Affects Your Brain (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - How Christmas Shopping Affects Your Brain Last week, I posted an insightful piece by Carol Tuttle about the gross overspending done by millions of us, all in the name of Christmas. In an interesting twist that may explain why we bust our budgets and empty our pocketbooks, the act of shopping itself may flip a switch in key areas of the brain, and make us feel better. According to a growing body of evidence, scientists believe the act of going shopping stimulates dopamine, a signaling molecule released by nerves in the substantia nigra. In research performed a decade ago, rats allowed to explore new areas in their cages experienced a surge in their dopamine levels. So, because shopping involves searching for the new and exciting, it's not surprising dopamine may be connected. |
N24 - Boulevard
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Japaner wegen U-Bahn-Fummelei getötet (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - Eine Gruppe Fahrgäste ist in Japan über einen Mann hergefallen, der laut einem Zeugen eine Frau im Zug zu drängend angefasst hatte. Als die Angreifer von ihm abließen, war der Mann tot. |
fullasagoog.com full roast blend
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What is Inversion of Control?!? (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - IoC is "all the rage" right now in the Java circle, and some of us are really getting into its applications inside of ColdFusion via the ColdSpring framework. However, it's got a pretty steep learning curve! At the moment, it seems like you either ... |
Ramblings of Silver Blue
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Male vs Female ATM Procedures (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads: “Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through teller machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts. After months of careful [... |
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes
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Cards want F-Rod (Dec 21 2005 15:56 GMT) - The Cardinals are expected to continue fleshing out their pitching staff by signing reliever Felix Rodriguez to a one-year deal as well. Should Rodriguez sign, general manager Walt Jocketty could project a 12-man staff... |
Boing Boing
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More space art at universities: Carnegie Mellon (Dec 21 2005 15:55 GMT) - Xeni Jardin: Reader Chris Sperandio tells Boing Boing, Art Center in Pasadena isn't the only school involved in space art. Carnegie Mellon University is offering Space Art as an undergraduate class next semester, taught by Professor Lowry Burgess, a pioneer in the genre. Link, and Here is a concise history of Space Art Previously: Art school offers interplanetary flight course |
Boing Boing
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Apple Newton Museum shutting down, selling everything (Dec 21 2005 15:55 GMT) - Xeni Jardin: Boing Boing reader John Venzon says, The "Newton Museum," which has a complete collection of every Newton model ever made is closing down and selling the entire collection as one giant piece. There are some good pictures covering everyone's favorite PDA whippingboy. Link |
alaska fishing
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Alaska Fly Fishing - Alaska Flyfishing Online - Guide to Alaska Fly Fishing King Salmon (Dec 21 2005 15:55 GMT) - Alaska Flyfishing Online - Guide to Alaska Fly Fishing King Salmon Comprehensive Alaska fly fishing resource containing fly tying, patterns, best flies, how, where and when to fish. Alaska fly fishing, lodges, guides, trips, vacations Your source for FREE fishing information on Alaska fly fishing, lodges, guides, trips, vacations, Alaska Trophy Adventures Alaska [...] |
Automotive News
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New Volvo Innovation Aims to Keep Drivers Alert (Dec 21 2005 15:54 GMT) - Volvo Cars has developed what it calls a world-first innovation that can detect if a driver is getting drowsy. Called Driver Alert, the company says the system has never once missed a driver who was falling asleep at the wheel. Unlike existing... |
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