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- Gnome 3.8 released
- Aereo wins battle to stream broadcast TV
openSUSE 12.3 Out
- New browser engine
- Pirates on the run
- Ubuntu reduces non‑LTS support
- OpenDaylight open source framework
- ASF promotes CloudStack
Aereo Puts Fox on the Run
Tech startup Aereo scored a victory in the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals with their plan to receive and stream broadcast television to Internet subscribers. Television broadcast companies have vociferously objected to the plan, which they say allows Aereo to use their content without a license. The broadcasters will undoubtedly appeal the decision, which will now go to either the full Second Circuit or the US Supreme Court.
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According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
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the Egyptians and Persians mastered the art of blowing and fusing glass.
The knowledge gained over the years, while working with this complex & unpredictable material, continues to inspire Saul Alcaraz's work to this day.
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Some blood donors took an hour to save a life in Warsaw Tuesday.
They were taking part in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive campaign at Center Lake Pavilion.
The campaign was created by Janice Starnes to remember her husband Sergeant Daniel Starnes.
Starnes was killed in the line of duty in 2001.
In addition to honoring officers, this event helps raise awareness for blood donations.
"My son fortunately is not a fallen officer but he is an officer. So I've got a soft spot for officers," said donor Ervin Bolt.
"We are always out searching and trying to collect as much blood as we can," said American Red Cross Team Supervisor Julie Haire. "Right now during the summer months our blood supply is at a shortage. We're always calling out for new blood donors and blood and blood and platelet donors."
The drive was pretty successful since they collected over 70 units.
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Host of KNUCKLE UP and, er, JOURNALIST EUGENE S. ROBINSON is, despite not being recognized by the governing body of guys what write about other guys who get punched in the face for a living, totally OK with his deep personal failing at not being voted MMA JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR and attaining this prestigious honor that apparently does not mean that much to him at all.
OK is not even the word. HAPPY. He is HAPPY. So happy he's run off to strangle an orangutan. Yes. That happy.
Outside of that and the tears of bitter recrimination he records ROUND #487's stunningly insightful interview with sports agent extraordinaire MIKE KOGAN who dishes on BELLATOR v. the UFC and why greed, stupidity and pride are dangerous, the death of STRIKEFORCE, his early days with ROYCE GRACIE, his spirited defense of DEREK BRUNSON, CBS-SHOWTIME not giving a crap about MMA and a host of other issues, no-nonsense and straight from the hip/lip.
So watch. And weep. As the BEST JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR 2013 does his thang.
Believe it.
Eugene S. Robinson host of Knuckle Up and author of Fight: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You'd Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking [Harper Collins], as well as A LONG SLOW SCREW is quite sure that the ranking and rating system must have been based on having the letter A in your name or something.
But 2013 is going to be his year!!! We can FEEL it.
KNUCKLE UP! [Free t-shirts to anyone caught on video screaming this while they're being arrested!!!]
It's a sunny ride through a shady place. Enjoy.
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ORNL part of Berkeley Lab's consortium on energy-efficient buildings
The Dept. of Energy today announced that a consortium headed by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab will receive funding for work on technologies for energy-efficient buildings. The five-year funding amounts to $12.5 million, and that will be matched by investments from Berkeley Lab's partners -- including Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The project part of the U.S.-China Energy Research Center established last year, and China will also contribute $25 million.
Besides Lawrence Berkeley and ORNL, other members of the consortium include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of California-Davis, the National Resources Defense Council, the Energy Foundation, ICF International, the National Association of State Energy Officials, the Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions, The Dow Chemical Company, Honeywell, General Electric, Saint-Gobain, Bentley, ClimateMaster, and Pegasus Capital Advisors.
In a statement, DOE Asst. Secretary David Sandalow said: "The U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center will help to save energy and cut costs in buildings in both the United States and China. This new partnership will also create new export opportunities for American companies, ensure the United States remains at the forefront of technology innovation, and help to reduce global carbon pollution."
This is the third project announced under the auspices of the U.S.-China research center.


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its okay not as good
Off-Campus Dining:
amazing a lot of variety
everyone is treated the same
It is not too bad
Campus Strictness:
CSU-Pueblo is supposed to be a dry campus. Alcohol is prohibited in the dorms, as is marijuana and other illicit drugs. Parking permits are required, but the tickets are very cheap if you do get one. If you have a reason to dispute the ticket, such as your hanging permit fell off the mirror or you have a permit, but your forgot to switch it to the vehicle you are driving, the officers are good about listening and cancelling the ticket if you do possess a permit.
CSU-Pueblo has done an excellent job with remodeling the library, sports complexes and fields, and building the new student rec center. However, many of their classrooms are older and a bit out-dated.
Off-Campus Housing:
I live in a 4-plex unit I rented, and it's about 3 miles from the school. There are side walks between my apartment and the school, so I can bike to school.
Get started on it early! The more time you have to iron out everything and inquire why things weren't loaded or received the happier (financially) you will be. I have had to basically harass the staff to make sure that I get the financial aid I expect every year and still have communication problems throughout the year concerning it. Dealing with the financial aid office is never fun, but anyone will tell you to do it and be patient but make sure you get your point across and the money you were promised.
Football. Football. Football.....and then there's the rest of the school year or something. Football is a HUGE part on campus, everyone goes to the games, home games are free for students, and there are tons of events revolving around it.
Campus Dining:
It's a cafeteria. I would recommend going to the cantina, it may be a little extra but every now and then couldn't hurt for better food. There are a few food outlets in a few buildings, but I wouldn't say I go to CSU-P for the food.
Depending on where, some parties can be worth going to. A lot of parties are held on campus, but can lead to a lot of trouble because there is always underage drinking. So it is best to stay clear of those parties, but if you have a good group of friends then you will usually hear about a weekend party around. It's not crucial you attend any of the parties, but if you are looking to interact with new people around campus it's one way to do so.
Greek Life:
Greek life on campus is not that big of a deal. I am not sure, but I think there is only one fraternity and two sororities. It doesn't really matter if you are apart of one or not.
As a psychology major, I have experienced a broad generalized introduction into a variety of subjects in psychology. I have bonded with a few professors and have learned a great deal. The workload, depending on the class and the professor, can vary from solely discussion-based to quizzes and papers every week. I think the program offers a good variety for psych majors.
Internships are student-based. Meaning, if you plan to pursue an internship it is up to you to find one and discuss the possibilities with your advisor. For psych majors it is a little bit easier to find internships, but I could imagine it would be hard and fairly intimidating to look for internships without guidance and help. Teaching assistants are available, and just like anything else in life can be easily obtained if you know the right people.
The library is the most up-to-date building and is where the majority of the students can socialize, grab a coffee, study, and use the space for group work. The other buildings are quite neglected. In one building, it seems as though the air conditioner is never off, even in the winter. New staircases were installed for the psychology building in May/June and they are already rusting and wavering. The university is only concerned about making money and highlighting only what they want the public to know.
I am so glad to be done with this school after this coming year. The idea that we have the money to build a new building for general classes, when this past year we had issues with budget cuts and financial restraints so bad that we had to let some professors go is ridiculous. Those in charge at this school DO NOT handle the finances as they should and take advantage of those who pay for their education.
Off-Campus Housing:
I haven't really seen or sampled any of the off-campus housing.
Pueblo is a big center and advocate for acceptance and ethnic diversity.
Campus Housing:
I'm in one of the better dorms, which is a major plus.
Campus Dining:
It's located in the student center, which is pretty convenient.
Their sports teams are very prevalent, and have won a few championships.
Health & Safety:
They have a good counseling program and a very large health building.
Guys & Girls:
From who I've met so far, they're very open and welcoming.
They have a very diverse range of available programs.
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Colorado State University Pueblo is in a small town, so going to this school is a different kind of University experience. Someone who is interested in having large lecture classes, seeing different people every day, or even attending big events all of the time is not going to enjoy this campus and what the University atmosphere is all about. The average class size is about 30 students, and the big lecture classes only hit about 50 people. It's a small community; everywhere you go, you will know at least one other person. The campus size can be compared to a high school, so compared with other colleges, it's not big at all. However, a small campus means less going on all of the time, including shows, speakers, or even weekend parties.
There are advantages to attending a smaller school, though. Closer connections with professors benefit students with their grades as well as with individualized attention during and after class. There is nothing wrong with this school if you are interested in this kind of environment. Also, with a small university, tuition is cheaper. Many students would attend the University again if they had a do-over due to the favorable factors including the small classes, more attention from professors, and lower tuition prices. However, many students would not attend this school for their graduate degrees, as the school is not as impressive compared to other schools available.
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Track teams give Eddie Reneau Invite another go today
Wed. April 04, 2012 at 10:02 p.m. | By Dean Hensley
East Henderson's Corey Ginley takes part in last year's Eddie Reneau Invitational at East. (Photo by PATRICK SULLIVAN/TIMES-NEWS)
The weather seemed perfect all day for Tuesday's 10th annual Eddie Reneau Invitational track meet at East Henderson, and then when the meet was about to begin, the clouds caved in.
"Right at 3:30 when all the buses were pulling in the parking lot, it got dark, and then it started pouring," said East's Brett Chappell, organizer of the meet.
That forced the postponement of the meet to today, thanks to one school's cooperation.
"West (Henderson) actually had a meet with county teams scheduled for (today). But since we already have trophies and awards to present, they graciously allowed us to have our meet (today)," Chappell said.
Joining the four county teams today will be Rosman, R-S Central, Franklin, Andrews, Pisgah and Tuscola. Buncombe County teams were unable to attend because of Spring Break.
The meet is named for former football coach Eddie Reneau, who died of a heart attack in November 2002. The meet began that following spring, and the funds raised each year go to the Eddie Reneau Memorial Scholarship Fund.
"It's a scholarship we give to a Henderson County student each year, and last year we were fortunate enough to give it to Eddie's daughter, Lauren. We also gave it to his son one year, and they are both from West," Chappell said.
Today's meet begins at 4 p.m. and Chappell said from what he's seen from area teams this season that both West squads are going to be tough to handle.
"I saw where they both won the Times-News meet. They both look pretty strong," he said.
Chappell has been the organizer of the meet since its inception.
"Eddie Reneau meant a great deal to me, and I want to continue to be a part of this meet as long as it goes on," he said. "I really want to thank all those schools who have been with us for all 10 years. That means a lot, and we appreciate that."


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Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken Recipe
With just 15-minutes of prep, you'll be out of the kitchen in no time. This deliciously low-fat dish gets even better served with reduced-fat sour cream and chopped cilantro. Brandi Castillo - Santa Maria, California
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 jar (8 ounces) chunky salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°.
- Shred chicken with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Slow-Cooked Southwest Chicken in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009, p38
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Everyone loved this, I used Mexican oregano in place of the dried parsley that I didn't have and also added a tsp. of Ancho Chili powder. Definitely a keeper.
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Easy to make. I blended the salsa and Rotel because the kids don't like "chunks". They all loved it. Served over rice
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So simple and easy! The beans and corn made such a filling, flavorful salsa that I didn't even serve with the rice.
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Easy to make as I had all of the ingredients in the pantry. Decent dish, I'll definitely make it again if I'm short on time. Thanks for the recipe!
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I only used one can of black beans, doubled the corn, and added cilantro and lime juice.
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Every February, The Hermitage celebrates African-American history and culture while paying tribute to the enslaved community who lived there.
The theme of this year's celebration is "Emancipation and the Meaning of Freedom," and a celebration of music and culture is set for Thursday evening at the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center auditorium.
Organizers said it is important for them to share the slaves' story.
"As we all know, Andrew Jackson owned upwards of 150 slaves, and we find that it's very important for us not to only share the story of Andrew Jackson and The Hermitage, but the enslaved community as well," said Jason Nelson, vice president of marketing and sales at The Hermitage.
The celebration Thursday begins at 6 p.m. and will feature performances by the Tennessee State University Meistersingers and SistaStyle.
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The list of prospects who will be in New Jersey for the team's prospect development camp has been reported by Rich Chere. I will offer information on each player as a reference.
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There's a thriving perennial in the garden of last-minute legislation: the special CEQA exemption for sports venues.
Los Angeles twice secured special treatment for proposed NFL stadiums. The 49ers got an exemption for their new stadium in Santa Clara. This year's request comes from Sacramento, which is planning a new arena for its NBA team.
Those bills, and others like them, show that CEQA is ripe for reform. Rather than carving out special exemptions, lawmakers ought to craft a statewide solution.
CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act, requires assessments of potential environmental impacts for public and private projects and, wherever possible, mitigation of those impacts. The law, enacted in 1970, serves a noble purpose. But it's routinely abused.
Labor unions use CEQA to extract concessions, NIMBYs keep anything new out of their backyards, businesses thwart competition. Environmental impacts are little more than window-dressing for these lawsuits.
After a last-minute rush failed to produce results last year, Senate President Darrell Steinberg and other legislative leaders promised to address CEQA in 2013.
For the most part, however, they retraced the path that led to a roadblock last year. Instead of taking the spring and summer and using the public forum of legislative committees for a comprehensive look at CEQA's shortcomings and possible solutions, most of the action has taken place behind closed doors. And, yet again, legislators have waited until the last minute to try to close the deal.
Steinberg is pushing a CEQA reform bill. But it's scope is narrow — focusing on transit-friendly development sites — and the restrictions on legal challenges are limited to parking and aesthetics, leaving the door open for "greenmail" — the threat of a lawsuit to secure project labor agreements or other concessions.
Amendments are still possible, but with just three days remaining before the Legislature adjourns for the year, there isn't time for a thorough — or even perfunctory — public vetting of any last-minute changes.


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(Toledo News Now) - Strap your phone into a headband with suction cups and GO! GoJo headgear promises you can speak handsfree, but does it work?
We asked four people to try this. First, we had Sheila Conley work out on a stationary bike while wearing the GoJo headset. She didn't have any trouble attaching her smart phone to it, but she didn't like having to take the headset on and off each time she answered her phone.
Next, two florists demonstrated how the set worked well with their cell phones as they arranged bouquets, but when they tried it on the normal handheld business phone, it didn't work too well. The headset was too bulky and didn't hold the earpiece in place.
Two college students admitted this isn't the "fashion statement" they wanted to make. They said this "look" would turn a lot of heads on campus, and not for the right reasons. While we interviewed one of the students, the headset actually lost its grip and her phone fell to the ground.
After just four people using the tiny suction cups, GoJo left us doubting we'd put our expensive smart phones in its headset. It could be handy, but we're not too "hung up" on it.
GoJo gets a generous "C" on this Does It Work test because it technically works. You can buy it at Walmart.
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We traveled as a couple along with my brother in-law and his wife. Arriving on the ship we thought it was very grand and were amazed at the size (having never even really seen a cruise ship up close before!) As we arrived fairly late (to not ruin the surprise) our cabin was ready straight away. The cabin was big enough, clean and our cabin steward was friendly and helpful. Food on board was delicious, we ate in the Oriental - late sitting and once we had explained the situation at dinner we were moved so that we could all sit together, very accommodating. Also ate in the conservatory and Al Fresco regularly. We tried all the bars, our favorite for pre-dinner drinks was Andersons. Saw a couple of the theatre acts, Headliners and Lomax Brothers. I went to one film at the cinema, though my husband saw a couple. We also went to the 'Audience with Michael Stark', which was very good.
Unfortunately we only used the pool/spa once as weather was not fantastic, but it didn't spoil our holiday at all.
Ports visited:
La Coruna - Very pretty, lots of lovely shops (I like shopping).We wandered round on our own rather than booking an excursion.
Casablanca - We booked on an excursion 'Portugese Connections' which was a two hour coach trip each way to El Jadida. Very interesting tour which we all enjoyed. Having been to this port now I think I would always go on an excursion rather than travel on our own.
Cadiz - Lovely place, we walked around for a while then got on one the bus tours. Shops were closed due to it being Palm Sunday, they had a parade in the afternoon. Weather fantastic and we all got sunburn.
Other ports visited are listed in the port section below.
Fellow passengers were of an older age group than us but we spent one evening chatting to a 93 year old ex navy gentleman who was interesting and good company and overall found passengers friendly. Only thing annoying was an elderly couple at dinner who moaned loudly about everything, every night at dinner!Felt sorry for the waiters as they work very hard and are very polite.
All in all, disappointed to have to disembark, I would have loved a longer cruise, however, most workplaces don't allow such extended leave for cruising so maybe when we retire (a long time away yet).