AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn — by a PC virus – Boston Globe
November 9, 2009
AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn — by a PC virus – Boston Globe
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses — the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this
Evans scores 23 points to help Kings top Warrirs – The Gaea Times
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rookie Tyreke Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter and Sacramento beat Golden State 120-107 to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a year. Evans was coming off his best game of the year, scoring a career-high 32 points and getting seven
Kobe drops 28 on Hornets in Lakers’ fifth straight win – USA Today
Bryant scored all but two of his points before halftime, repeatedly capitalizing down low with ease against Devin Brown ’s (FSY) defense. Los Angeles opened a 27-point lead in the third quarter and coasted to a 6-1 start. Chris Paul (FSY) had 15 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who made
HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ coming to basic cable’s TV Guide Network and TV Land – The Gaea Times
NEW YORK — TV Land and TV Guide Network say they are jointly acquiring basic cable rights to air “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” the HBO comedy series produced by and starring “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will come to TV Guide Network starting next February. TV
In the Nation – Philadelphia Inquirer
November 1, 2009
In the Nation – Philadelphia Inquirer
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In the Nation
Philadelphia Inquirer WASHINGTON – Barack and Michelle Obama yesterday doled out presidential m&ms and dried fruit mixes to more than 2000 trick-or-treaters, marking their Halloween at a White House event partly aimed at honoring military families. … Trick or Treat, President Obama? Halloween at the White House White House a special stop for treats |
Palestinian officials criticize US over Israeli settlements – Washington Post
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Palestinian officials criticize US over Israeli settlements
Washington Post JERUSALEM — Palestinian officials on Sunday criticized the United States for what one called "back-pedaling" on demands that Israel stop settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, saying that the Obama administration's … SCENARIOS-Abbas dilemmas as US backs Israel on talks Clinton lauds Israel's 'unprecedented' concessions US drops demand for Israeli settlement freeze |
Trio of fugitive Mafia brothers arrested – Times Online
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Trio of fugitive Mafia brothers arrested
Times Online The Italian authorities today hailed the arrest of three brothers who headed a Mafia clan in the Naples area as a "heavy blow" against organised crime. Pasquale Russo, 62, and Carmine Russo, 47, were arrested at a farmhouse at Sperone, 20 miles east of … Italy raid nets two mafia bosses Italian mafia chief arrested Italian police arrest suspected Camorra mafia boss |
Best of Us Curling Challenge?
October 28, 2009
The International Olympic Committee has launched a contest, The Best of Us Challenge, which offers the chance to win some branded IOC merchandise as well as a trip to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games or the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Relax – these athletes aren’t leaning on their particular sport expertise… not at all, actually.
For example, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal wants to see if you can hold more tennis balls at one time than he can (he picked up and held 24 balls in 30 seconds). U.S. Alpine Skiier Lindsey Vonn wants to know, in a 30-second time limit, in how many different languages can you say “hello?” (She came up with nine)
Here’s our challenge to curling fans: how many of you will choose the option to “submit your own challenge” and bring a little bit of curling-oriented fun to this campaign?
Anyone who submits a video challenge to the IOC contest website with some kind of curling theme attached to it will win a free subscription to The Curling News, for yourself or a friend/family member.
And, of course, we’ll make you famous. Guaranteed.
Simply notify us of your IOC submission by emailing us at contest_at_thecurlingnews.com. Go for it!
Sue Bradford to resign from Parliament
Not long ago, Sue Bradford wrote this message on her Twitter account, breaking her own embargo.
Media conference 10am to announce I’m standing down from Parliament at end October – but am not resigning from Greens or political activism
Dave Clendon is the next on the list. He stood against John Key in Helensville but lives in Mt Albert- formerly held by Helen Clark.
Looks like the loss of the leadership to Metiria Turei really hurt. But, despite Bradford being one of the most effective backbenchers, in terms of getting legislation passed, this is the best thing that has happened to the Greens this year. Watch for a rise in the polls for the Greens.
Backbenchers was a lot of fun last nightI
October 28, 2009
Backbenchers was a lot of fun last night
I was at Backbenchers last night. I haven’t been for a while but decided to go, not even knowing who was on the panel. Parliament was out as members day finished early
It was one of the best ever- so many MPs. There were at least 25 MPs, mainly Labour, but every party was represented apart from Dunne and Anderton. Best comment of the night was when Hone Harawira – in the audience at the time a few metres away from me – was handed the microphone asking for his views on putting the H in Wanganui. His response:
Shane was just telling me that spelling Wanganui without an H is like Cunliffe without a T
David Cunliffe was just behind him. Shane Jones arrived just before the programme started. The pub was in hysterics. It’s an old joke, but I think that’s the first time that has been said in any media – let alone live on TV. Backbenchers is broadcast live by TVNZ7. Not sure what Cunliffe thinks of having his name spelled Cunliffte…
Anyway the place was packed, although it started thinning out after 10.30pm. The good thing about Backbenchers is no matter what political stripe you are, everyone gets on. I’m sure I saw Victoria University student president Jasmine Freemantle having a good chin wag with Sir Roger Douglas – their politics are poles apart.
Alpha Five Version 10 Feature Peek #34: Advanced use of "ShowRowExpanderIcon" event
October 9, 2009
When you use the Row Expander feature in a grid, by default, the expand icon is shown next to each row in the grid, regardless of whether that row actually has any records. In some cases, you might want to suppress the row expander icon from showing if there if there are no child records. You can do this using the ShowRowExpanderIcon event.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlphaSoftware/~3/CBXUR8bd6Q8/alpha-five-version-10-feature-peek-34.html
Alpha Five Version 10 Feature Peek #33: Advanced use of custom controls in a grid
October 8, 2009
One of the control types available in the Alpha Five Version 10 grid is the custom control. This allows you to define an arbitrary Xbasic function to compute the HTML and Javascript for the control.
In the example below, the grid is showing invoices. One of the cells in the grid shows the line items for the invoice. This could have been done using an embedded grid component, but the custom control solution is a lighter weight, faster solution.
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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlphaSoftware/~3/7c6zMPIaoaE/alpha-five-version-10-feature-peek-33.html
Using third-party JavaScript libraries in Alpha Five Version 10
October 6, 2009
Bob Moore, one of our Alpha Five Version 10 beta testers, recently put together this video to demonstrate how he has used third-party JavaScript libraries in a v10 application.
In the video, Bob uses some JavaScript libraries from DOJO — one of the MANY open source JavaScript tool kits — to extend the functionality of an Alpha Five Version 10 grid.
This demonstration is just one more example of the easy extensibility and openness of Version 10, thanks to its rich new event model. Enjoy the video!
This example is a simple example but it is designed to demonstrate the principle. Using the same approach 3rd party external JavaScript libraries can be used to add scheduling, specialized image viewing, stock market data feeds and much more to Alpha Five v10 Codeless Ajax applications.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlphaSoftware/~3/ISxr3O7w1qw/using-third-party-javascript-libraries.html
Wire your mind
October 5, 2009
See, hear or read the buzz of news and activities on campus and beyond.
WiredMind is a student-driven digital media project completely online that combines video, radio and written word to create an outlet for students to get alternative news.
First founded in 2001 by Peter Morello, associate professor of Communications Studies, Nicole English, lecturer in Continuing Education, and Mike Strong, lecturer in Continuing Education, among others, WiredMind has been mostly inactive over the past few years.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/10/05/News/Wire-Your.Mind-3793238.shtml
Using third party JavaScript libraries in Alpha Five Version 10
October 5, 2009
Bob Moore, one of our Alpha Five Version 10 beta testers, recently put together this video to demonstrate how he has used third party JavaScript libraries in a v10 application.
In the video, Bob uses some JavaScript libraries from DOJO — one of the MANY open source JavaScipt tool kits — to extend the functionality of an Alpha Five Version 10 grid.
This demonstration is just one more example of the easy extensibility and openness of Version 10, thanks to its rich new event model. Enjoy the video!
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlphaSoftware/~3/ISxr3O7w1qw/using-third-party-javascript-libraries.html
Judge to decide Monday on bail for Ill. man accused of stalking, taping ESPN’s Erin Andrews – Los Angeles Times
October 4, 2009
Judge to decide Monday on bail for Ill. man accused of stalking, taping ESPN’s Erin Andrews – Los Angeles Times
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge was expected to decide Monday whether a man accused of stalking ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and secretly video taping her nude should be returned to Los Angeles as a federal prisoner or free on bail to face charges. Michael David Barrett, 47, of Westmont, Ill., was being held
Cybersecurity starts at home and in the office – MSNBC
WASHINGTON – When swine flu broke out, the government revved up a massive information campaign centered on three words: Wash your hands. The Obama administration now wants to convey similarly clear and concise guidance about one of the biggest national security threats in your home and office
