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Last night was my first night of First Strides, a running program designed for beginner to intermediate runners. One of the guys at the local running store seemed to think that I was beyond this (wahoo!), but I decided to sign up anyway. Last summer I seriously over-trained and did a nasty number on my IT band, and I thought a beginning running program would help me ease back into running outside. Since fall I have been visiting the chiropractor/movement doc to do some physical therapy. I have also been confined to the treadmill - doc wanted me to stay on an even surface for a while.
I was super excited to get out - I hadn't run outside since early fall! And while I knew I had been healing myself and working hard to strengthen the muscles in my legs, I still felt nervous. "What if my IT band goes crazy? What if it hurts again? What if all this carefulness was for nothing?"
There were LOTS of ladies at the meeting spot. Runners and walkers of all shapes and sizes. I was so excited to see that so many people wanted to run. It's a nice feeling to be among like-minded people. My gym buddy signed up for the program, too, so we hung out for a while before the program started.
When everyone was there, we did a little warm up - some easy squats and light stretching to get the body moving. I followed along, did my squats with a little more movement and my stretches VERY lightly. The whistle blew, and we started with a 5 minute warm up. We walked around a really nice path - by the middle school, on some grass...
The plan was 4 minutes of easy, 2 of hard. At first I thought "well I can do an easy run for my easy." But then my brain took over and it said "but wait, this is the first time you're running outside in a while; the first time you're running on an uneven surface in a while. Take the 'easy' as a walk, and run during the 'hard' parts." So that's what I did. I stuck to walking, but when the next whistle blew, I started to run. And it was MARVELOUS. My legs felt good, my new shoes felt good, my lungs felt good...
When we went back to easy, no knee pain! I made it through the two minutes without my knee freaking out. I continued to walk/run, and I think it was a smart decision on my part. There are going to be plenty of opportunities for me to run this spring and summer - I don't want to ruin it now by trying to be Superman.
My gym buddy and I worked out a nice schedule to get all of our weekly runs in - we are going to go running after school on Thursdays, and on Saturday mornings. She was worried that she would "hold me back," but I told her that I was more than happy to run with her. It's kind of my way of paying back the help I got from runners when I was starting out.
It's very exciting to think about how adding outside runs again is going to affect my goals. There were some hills last night, and today I feel them in my glutes and calves. I can't wait to see if this new addition to my workout pushes my weight-loss along a little quicker than it's been going. How is my body going to respond to this? I'm excited to find out!
Last night I planned all my meals for today and packed my lunch. I'm going into school a little early to get some stuff done, which is one of my goals for April.
Yesterday's goals:
Drink water - YES. LOTS.
Eating plan - YES. It felt good to be in control. And I actually changed it a little bit and ate less for dinner than I had planned. I didn't want to eat too much before bed, and I really wasn't that hungry. Stayed well within my calorie range and met nutrition goals.
Compliment - YES
Take one thing at a time - YES. I have been way more productive because I am learning to do one thing at a time and finish it.
Drink at least 4 Siggs of water
Plan tomorrow's meals and pack lunch
Give someone a compliment
T-minus 2 days until Spring Break!!!
It's a three-day school week. This is putting me in a really good mood. I like my job, but I also like to have breaks.
I had such a nice weekend. Despite spending too much of it writing papers I should have done during the week, I got a lot of cleaning done, I made April goals, I came to some important realizations, and I got to enjoy some quality honey time.
Last night was grilled chicken and white asparagus, homemade pasta with marinara (marinara made by yours truly), and for dessert, some banana walnut brownies (also made by me).
I'm feeling super organized today - I have my meals entered in the tracker, I already drank one Sigg of water (my daily goal is 4), lunch is packed, afternoon and evening are planned, and my pants are fitting extraordinarily well. It's going to be a good day.
Tonight is First Strides (my running club), and the weather looks like it's going to be better than the last time the club met. Last Monday was a downpour so I didn't go running. Today looks to be quite a bit clearer. This will be my first run outside since the fall, and I'm just a little nervous about my knee. I've been really careful and rehabbing it slowly, but there's that little question "what if it starts to hurt again?" I just have to remember to take it slow and go at my own pace.
Off to finish getting ready and head out. Today is the first day of my new experiment - going into school early to get some grad work done. No distractions at school; it should allow me to get a lot done this morning.
Today I will:
Drink at least 4 Siggs of water
Stick to my eating plan
Give someone a compliment
Take one thing at time
It is a rare day, indeed, when I can truly relax. As I am typing this blog, there are no thoughts of "huh, I should really do some laundry." I spent a lot of time cleaning the house yesterday, and today I am getting to enjoy my day. I have a new plan to go into school early during the week to work on my class work - no more spending my Friday nights and weekends putting together a paper that should have been easy to do during the week.
Went for a swim this morning (that I think totally wiped me out - I just woke up from a wonderful nap), then some grocery shopping with honey, and now I get to make some tomato sauce for the freezer.
Figuring out this school-work thing has been a big step for me. I wish I would have figured it out at the *beginning* of my degree, instead of this close to the end, but it's better than not figuring it out at all. I am in control of my food choices. I am in control of my workouts - they are my priority; even with papers' due dates looming, I still make sure I get to the gym for my workouts. It helps me to focus on my work instead of thinking "I really should have gone to the gym this morning." I am in control of my finances.
It's time to make some sauce.
When I was in high school and college, I was a serious night owl. I could stay up 'til all hours of the night. I left the house at 11pm to go out, often staying out until the sun came up. Didn't matter what night of the week it was, could have been a school night.
But no more. I have NO idea what happened... maybe it started when I became a teacher. I am now in bed by 9:00 most nights; 10:30 is super-late for me. I look forward to weekends because I don't set my alarm, but I'm still awake by 6 or 7:00 anyway. Last night after I wrote my paper, I was on the couch by 7:00, asleep by 7:30, and then up to bed at 10:00.
This week has tested me. I had a nasty cold (which I'm still fighting), the kids are nuts (maybe it's the full moon coming, or Spring Break approaching), and I really procrastinated on a paper that was due last night. I didn't make goals for the week, my eating was not mindful - I couldn't tell you anything I ate this week other than the pizza and ice cream last night, and I didn't drink nearly enough water.
Last night I had to bust out my paper. Came home, sat down right at the computer, and got to work. I wrote and wrote and wrote. Paper finished. It's amazing what a little time at the computer can do. I have been desperately trying to get over this procrastination problem I have, but it's so hard. It's hard for me to work at home when I see dishes to be washed, clothes to be folded, vacuuming to be done, etc. etc.
Yesterday I went into school early to work on my paper, and I got so much done. It was amazing. No distractions, a quiet room... my new plan is to go into school early 2-3 times a week and work on school work. I'm awake early anyway, so it's either attempt to get stuff done at home (which rarely works) or leave home a bit early and actually *do* the work. Next week I am going to try this idea - it's a three day week for Spring Break, so I'm sure I can get into work early those three days.
This morning is a 15 minute TM run (the third one of the week - I am a real runner again!) and some circuit training. I love what my trainer has me doing. I'm only going to her every two weeks at this point - I can't afford to do it more often than that - but I'm doing the same workout 2 or 3 times a week. It's a really intense workout and I love it.
I haven't gotten on the scale in a while. Which is a good thing. I will check in again at the end of the month. My goals for April are starting to shape up. Don't know if I'm going to meet all of March's goals - one was getting to a healthy BMI, one was to run 20 minutes pain-free. Doc is keeping me at 15 minutes, and I trust him, so ix-nay on the 20 minute run goal. I have been focusing on strength-training and building muscle, so I don't know what the scale is going to look like. And frankly, I'm not really concerned.
So April is starting to look like a lot of fitness goals (i.e. push-up numbers), getting body fat % down, and another goal yet to be determined.
Off to brush my teeth and get ready to hit the gym. I need some new songs on my play list!
I know I can always count on you guys to make me feel like I know what I'm doing. I appreciate all the comments on my blog yesterday about my sick day.
This week I haven't been Sparking as much (I don't know why, I just haven't) and I can really tell. I feel like my eating has been random (not horrible, just not in control), my school work has been pushed aside, and I had no direction for the week. usually on a Friday night I spend time coming up with the next week's workout plan and goals. I didn't do that last week.
Therefore, I had no goals for the week. This obviously did not work out well for me. So tonight, instead of relaxing on the couch, I have to write a paper for a class. I'm pretty good at writing papers, so it shouldn't take all night, but still... lesson learned (hopefully).
I am going to have to set up some goals for next week. I think I'm also going to have to map out my class assignments and figure out exactly what I need to do on each day to keep on top of my classes. I have done so well so far and I don't want to throw these last two classes away.
So my goals for today are:
Drink more than enough water
Suck it up when I get home, buckle down, and bust out this paper
Plan out next week - including school work, workouts, meals
Stay calm and take one thing at a time
Give someone a compliment - this one is going to be super important. Last night, my gym buddy said to me "you're such a skinny-mini!" It was so nice to get a compliment. I really need to make this part of every day.
Off to throw together a lunch. It's going to be light, but that's ok. For tonight's dinner I'm already anticipating a frozen pizza and some coffee (just like the old college days) to get me through writing this paper.


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How Much Do You Know About the Web? Less than a quarter of Americans know that "the Internet" and "the World Wide Web" are not the same thing.
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Google delays death sentence for old-style Chrome plug-ins Google on Monday gave traditional Google plug-ins a stay of execution and instead outlined a three-step plan that will finalize their demise in 10 months.
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Microsoft cold-shoulders Server 2003 and XP users hit with Microsoft Update error 0x80248015 Microsoft has yet to provide a solution for customers who can't connect to Microsoft Update to install last week's out-of-band patch KB 3011780.
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Flash Player update beefs up older fix Adobe has released new versions of Flash Player for Windows, Mac and Linux to strengthen protections against a vulnerability originally mitigated without mention last month.
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You stupid BRICK! PCs running Avast AV can't handle Windows fixes Security software outfit Avast are trying to figure out why the combination of recent Windows patches and updates to the latter company's software are breaking PCs.
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Debian vs Ubuntu: Which is Best for You? Choosing between Debian or Ubuntu depends on your preferences regarding platform support, ease of use, level of user control and other key issues.
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Symantec identifies sophisticated, stealthy 'Regin' malware Symantec researchers have identified a particularly sophisticated piece of malware, called "Regin" that was likely developed by a nation state and has been used to spy on governments, infrastructure operators, businesses, researchers and individuals since at least 2008.
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All the things you can use private browsing mode for While private browsing is mostly associated with browsing the naughty parts of the Internet it can be used for a wide variety of other things as well. Private browsing refers to a mode that web browsers offer that leave little traces behind. This means that no browsing history is recorded and that data is only stored temporarily for the browsing session and deleted afterwards.
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Why is Microsoft updating Windows PCs for a security bug on the server? When Microsoft released a critical update for multiple versions of Windows Server this month, it also pushed out a fix for several releases of the Windows client OS, including even the technical preview for Windows 10.
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6 killer video-streaming apps for low-effort TV watching On-demand services like Netflix are great for when you know exactly what you want to watch. But sometimes you just want to play something the background while you cook dinner, play on your tablet, or read a book.
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Google offers 1TB of Drive for Chromebooks, continuing its storage war with Microsoft Google said Friday that it will offer new Chromebook buyers a free terabyte of Google Drive storage for two years, which at present rates would be worth almost $240.
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How to keep programs up to date without automatic updates Automatic updates can be quite helpful at times. While some users prefer to download and install updates manually as it gives them more control over the process and options to test an update first before it is applied, it is without doubt the best option for users who don't do so.
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Apple delivers another Yosemite beta as Wi-Fi issues persist Apple has come out with a second beta of Mac OS X Yosemite for developers, but it's not clear whether this latest build will address the Wi-Fi problems that continue to affect an undetermined but apparently substantial number of users.
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You have to try this hidden game in Google's mobile Chrome browser Google knows that it's a bummer when your phone has no Wi-Fi or LTE connection. Because of this, it's hidden a game in its Chrome mobile browser that you can play when your phone isn't connected to the web.
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Vintager, a free image manipulation and effects software for Windows Vintager is a new free program for Windows that can be best described as an image editing Instagram hybrid. It ships with several presets and effects that you can apply to images and offers basic image editing options such as rotating, cropping or changing the size of images.
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Detekt, a free tool for Windows to detect surveillance spyware Detekt is a free tool for computers and devices running Windows operating systems that scans for traces of surveillance spyware on the system. Designed to provide journalists and human rights activists with a program to detect potential surveillance spyware on computer systems, it can be downloaded and used by anyone running Windows computers.
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OS X Yosemite update fails to solve Mac Wi-Fi mess Apple today released the first update to OS X Yosemite that included fixes for unspecified Wi-Fi problems and improved reliability for connecting to Microsoft Exchange corporate email servers.
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Got Lollipop? 10 cool things to try with Android 5.0 Google's Android 5.0 release is more than just a pretty makeover. Here are 10 fun features you'll definitely want to explore once you have Lollipop in front of you.
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This is how Google handles right to be forgotten requests EU data protection authorities will weigh in next week on Google\'s methods. Google is employing a big team of lawyers, engineers and paralegals who have so far evaluated over half a million URLs that were requested to be delisted from search results by European citizens, the company said.
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25 years after Lotus Notes, IBM tries to reinvent email again IBM's Verse borrows ideas from Google's Inbox, then adds Watson-powered querying to let users tame their email.
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In major shift, Firefox to use Yahoo search by default in US Google's 10-year run as Firefox's default search engine is over. Yahoo wants more search traffic, and a deal with Mozilla will bring it.
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Microsoft releases out-of-band critical security patch MS14-068 today Microsoft released fourteen security bulletins last week on this month's patch day. If you read the patch notes or our summary, you may have noticed that two bulletins were mentioned but not released on that day.
It is unclear why the two bulletins were listed by Microsoft but not released on the day. One explanation for this is that the company needed more time to create patches for affected systems.
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Microsoft releases emergency patch to stymie Windows Server attacks Today's critical update was one of two delayed from last week. Microsoft today released one of its rare "out-of-band" security updates to patch a vulnerability in all versions of its Windows Server software.
Attackers have already exploited the underlying vulnerability, Microsoft acknowledged.
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Mac OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite update is a winner I questioned my sanity after upgrading to Yosemite a few days ago because of the extremely sluggish performance. Today I updated to 10.10.1 and am happy again.
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Must-have Mac utilities for Yosemite There's little doubt that OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system is a fully-featured platform that helps you to get a lot done, but by adding a few extras in the form of utilities you get an awful lot more from the platform with very little extra effort.
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OS X Yosemite update fails to solve Mac Wi-Fi mess Apple today released the first update to OS X Yosemite that included fixes for unspecified Wi-Fi problems and improved reliability for connecting to Microsoft Exchange corporate email servers.
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Windows 10: Three things it has to do to succeed After Windows 8, Microsoft needs to make Windows 10 a big success - here are some of the things it really has to get right.
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Microsoft warns of problems with Schannel security update The mysterious and critical Schannel vulnerability also contained some new TLS ciphers which are causing problems. Here's how to work around them.
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Linux Mint 17.1 'Rebecca' RC now available with either Cinnamon or Mate The Linux kernel is constantly evolving and adapting; there is a reason it has seen great success on servers and mobile devices.
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Google Chrome 39 Stable Version for Android Available for Download: Features 'Material Design' If you are an Android user, then the Google Chrome 39 deserves a download, as the web browser complements the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) OS update within your devices.
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Perfectly legal ways you can still get Windows 7 cheap (or even free) Windows 7 is more than five years old. Most of the cheap upgrade offers that were available when it was fresh and new are long gone. But if you prefer the familiar Windows 7 interface (or need it for testing and evaluation) you can still find great deals. Here are all the details you need.
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Drop what you're doing and patch the Windows Schannel bugs now One Microsoft security update from yesterday stands out from the rest for severity and unanswered questions. Apply the MS14-066 update now or at least make sure your IPS has updates for it.
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Malware doesn't discriminate when it comes to Web ads How likely are you to get hit with malware from an ad, even if you don't surf piracy or porn sites? Not very, but still more likely than you might think.
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Firefox users, get ready for ads in your browser Mozilla says the new Firefox ad initiative takes a kinder, gentler approach to pitching you products. The Firefox browser, lagging its well-heeled rivals, will soon be serving up an array of ads to one and all.
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Chromebooks: Debunking the misconceptions Google is making the right moves to get Chromebooks into the mainstream, but some misconceptions may be preventing buyers from trying them.
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Microsoft fixes critical crypto flaw, strenghtens encryption for older systems Microsoft fixed a critical vulnerability Tuesday in the Windows cryptographic library that could expose Windows servers to remote code execution attacks. The update also adds support for stronger and more modern cryptographic ciphers to older Windows versions.
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Microsoft Patch Boasts 14 Security Updates For 33 Flaws. Whew! Microsoft has released a patch to the Windows cryptographic library that fixes a total of 33 vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Secure Channel component.
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Why I still recommend Windows 7 The author of this article, Steven J. Alexander, makes sore really good points on why you should stick with Windows 7 as long as possible.
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Adobe updates Flash Player The Windows, Mac and Linux versions of Flash Player all have critical security vulnerabilities patched in a new version.
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Microsoft releases 14 patches for Windows security problems Microsoft released patches for 14 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system, Office and Internet Explorer software on Tuesday, including four it deemed critical, it's highest severity rating.
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Microsoft Security Bulletins For November 2014 Welcome to the November 2014 overview of Microsoft Security Bulletins and updates for all company products including client and server Windows operating systems as well as Microsoft Office.
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Website spies on thousands of people to shed light on security flaw Insecam, which says it wants "to show the importance of the security settings," is broadcasting live feeds of thousands of people who didn't reset their security camera's pre-programmed password.
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Darkhotel malware targets travelling businessmen via hotel WiFi An espionage campaign known as 'Darkhotel' has been stealing sensitive data from travelling business executives via hotel WiFi networks for the past four years – and is still active today – it has emerged.
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Microsoft updates EMET anti-hack tool A new version of the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit mostly improves compatibility with applications software, and specifically with Java and Chrome.
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Mozilla Celebrates 10 Years of Firefox Ten years flies by when you're constantly innovating, especially on the Web, where Mozilla's Firefox browser has now been available for a decade.
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Vulnerability leaves iPhones open to fake app attack Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in iPhones and iPads that allows attackers to install fake apps that take the place of legitimate ones.
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Office for Android tablets preview kicks off, no Office 365 subscription required Android tablets are no longer being left out of Microsoft's Office party, with a preview version due to launch soon.
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How to easily upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 to 14.10 Jack Wallen walks you through the process of upgrading your Ubuntu 14.04 release to 14.10.
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Apple releases tool to disable iMessage for former iPhone owners New option helps former iPhone users remove their phone numbers from Apple's messaging system to fix a vanishing text message issue.
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Microsoft tool to create installation media for Windows 8.1 Up until now it was quite difficult to get your hands on a proper installation disc or USB flash drive to install Windows 8.1 on a PC. While you can buy a Windows 8.1 DVD, you don't get media if you upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 for example.
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Microsoft plans monster security update for next week Microsoft today said it will issue 16 security updates on Tuesday, the most in more than three years, to patch Internet Explorer (IE), Windows, Office, Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
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Critical zero-day bug in OS X, attackers could take over Mac without a password A serious new zero-day flaw found in OS X 10.10 Yosemite--and some earlier versions of the OS X operating system--could allow attackers to take over a Mac without entering a password.
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Dozens of non-security Windows updates on Patch Tuesday Microsoft has disclosed on their Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content for 2014 page that there will be over 60 non-security updates for Windows released next Tuesday along with 16 security updates.
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Microsoft to issue 16 security updates Microsoft has released their advance notification for the November 2014 Patch Tuesday updates. There will be a total of 16 updates issued next Tuesday, November 11, five of them rated critical.
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What websites know about you and how to protect yourself This is the second part of a mini series about privacy on the Internet. Check out the first part about IP addresses here. Whenever you connect to a website using a web browser, mobile application or program that supports Internet connections, information are automatically made available to those sites.
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Ubuntu GNOME 14.10: Unifying the Linux desktop As you may know, Ubuntu 14.10 came out with about as much fanfare as growing grass. If you're unsure why this happened, it's simple -- Ubuntu is in a state of holding because of Unity 8/Mir. Until that happens, Ubuntu version upgrades will be about bug fixes and not much more. It makes sense... why dump a bunch of time/effort into an interface that's about to undergo a radical shift?
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Avis Budget Shifts to Linux to Cut Software Costs in Half Avis Budget Group Inc. says market pressure in a more data-intensive era is forcing it to find more cost-efficient computing tools. In an effort to lower software costs and become more agile, the company will run open-source Linux software over its IBM mainframe, which it says is a less expensive and more manageable alternative to the IBM z/OS operating system it has been using.
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Cybersecurity firm finds new malware that attacks Apple devices Palo Alto Networks has discovered a new form of malware that may have affected hundreds of thousands of Apple mobile device users, largely in China.
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Google Maps 9 brings slick new design, Uber and OpenTable integration Google announced Wednesday it's upgrading Maps on both Android and iOS with its Material Design scheme, which features bigger images, bolder colors, more textures, and deeper shadows. It's the same style that recently hit Gmail, Chrome, and other key Google apps recently
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Who on the Internet can see your IP address, and what can they do with it? Browsing the Internet is very similar to driving around with a car privacy wise. People see the license plate of the car which some can use to look up information about the owner of the car. The IP address of a device works in a similar fashion, albeit not that much in the open.
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Apple security checks may still miss iWorm malware Apple's security technologies for Mac OS X may still miss iWorm, a piece of malware discovered in late September that infected thousands of computers.
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New Chrome extension makes Google Drive one click away Google Drive is incredibly convenient. You can share, edit and collaborate on documents in real-time. But there isn't a cloud-based application for everything.
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Google Calendar gets smarter with automatic events, iPhone version coming Google Calendar is becoming a closer companion to Gmail by automatically pulling in events from users' inboxes.
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Android Lollipop rolls out across smartphones, tablets Ready for the latest and greatest Android release? Android 5 "Lollipop" is rolling out over-the-air to select smartphones and tablets now.
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14 Tips to Help You Master Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft has a problem when it comes to sticking with product names. With the exception of Windows and Office, it seems to re-brand everything it offers every few years. Sometimes it's arbitrary (at least to customers). Sometimes it's because of legalities.
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The Windows Task Manager (Core Windows Tools) The Windows Task Manager is one of the core programs that ships with every version of the Windows operating system. Designed to provide users with an overview of what is running and happening on the system, it is considered an advanced tool by many.
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The Linux desktop-a-week review: ChromeOS This is not a review of ChromeOS. Nor is it a discussion of the viability of using a Chromebook as your primary computer. No, sir. We're simply going to be looking at ChromeOS as a Desktop Environment from a usability perspective, and how it compares to the other Linux Desktop Environments I have reviewed in my "Desktop-a-week" series thus far.
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Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 If your PC is currently running Windows 8 or Windows RT, it's free to update to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1. And unlike previous updates to Windows, you'll get this update from the Windows Store.
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Flaw in New 'Secure' Credit Cards Would Let Hackers Steal $1M Per Card As U.S. banks and retailers are barreling toward a 2015 deadline to replace magnetic-stripe credit and debit cards with more secure cards that come embedded with a microchip, researchers have announced a critical flaw in the card system.
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Internet Explorer 11 update adds support for legacy enterprise apps Microsoft has announced it will update its web browser, Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11), to ensure it works with a wider range of legacy web apps while still offering a secure browsing experience.
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Get Gmail 5.0 for Android right now Anticipating the Material makeover for one of Google's most beloved apps? The wait is over, and here's how to get a copy for your Android device.
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Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn review: deceptively simple ust over a week ago Canonical, the people behind Ubuntu, released its latest iteration of its flag ship operating system nick named Utopic Unicorn. The release also coincided with Ubuntu's 10th birthday
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Meet systemd, the controversial project taking over a Linux distro near you Systemd is one of the most controversial projects in Linux-land right now. How controversial?
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SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Is Released Enterprise users who rely on SUSE Linux now have access to a new and updated version of the platform: SUSE Linux Enterprise 12, announced Monday.
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Windows 8.1 picks up steam as consumers adopt latest update A little more than a year after Windows 8.1 was made available, the update to Microsoft's PC operating system is finally seeing some progress.
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Windows 10 is 'Windows for the masses' Microsoft isn't building Windows 10 specifically with you or me in mind. Microsoft is building it to cater for the billion or so people out there using PCs that aren't touch-enabled and who just want to get their job done.
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Google Calendar Gets Real-Time Event Updates Google has launched some brand-new updates for its Web-based Calendar application. And since it is Web-based, you don't have to do a single thing to partake in the new changes.
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Swedish hacker finds 'serious' vulnerability in OS X Yosemite A white-hat hacker from Sweden says he's found a serious security hole in Apple's Yosemite OS X that could allow an attacker to take control of your computer.
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Manage your money with these apps These days, you don't really need a financial planner to help you keep a handle on your money. For most people, a few mobile apps can help you make sure your bills get paid, you're spending smart and saving for the future.
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Google to kill off SSL 3.0 in Chrome 40 Google plans to remove support for the aging Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) version 3.0 protocol in Google Chrome 40, which is expected to ship in about two months.
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15 Classic Arcade Games You Should Play in Your Web Browser Behold the Internet Arcade: a web-based collection of hundreds of games that span two decades of the arcade golden age, from the 1970s to the 1990s.
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Ubuntu's Unity 8 desktop will remove the Amazon search spyware Unity 8, seen in the Ubuntu Desktop Next images and Ubuntu Touch phones, removes a controversial feature branded "spyware" by some and fixes one of Ubuntu's most long-standing complaints.
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Microsoft releases anti-POODLE Fix It By default, Internet Explorer on Windows client systems supports SSL version 3.0, the version recently found vulnerable to attack. Now there's another way to turn it off.
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Good dog: Puppy Linux reaches version 6.0 Linux is pretty darn awesome when used on super-powerful machines. However, where the kernel really shines is when operating systems leverage it for less powerful computers. In other words, Linux can breathe new life into old computers thanks to lightweight distributions.
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Write! is a distraction free rich text editor for Windows Notepad or its richer replacements are quite good when it comes to writing short to medium sized texts but lose much of their appeal when it comes to longer texts.
While you can certainly write a book using nothing but Notepad, it may not be the most comfortable thing to do and while programs such as Notepad++, Microsoft Word or OpenOffice Write may not have that issue, they may bring along problems of their own.
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The end of an era: Windows 7 consumer PCs halt production this Friday This year, Halloween will be scarier than usual for PC fans. Friday, October 31 is the final day that Microsoft will sell Windows 7 licenses to PC makers (OEMs in industry parlance), per Microsoft's lifecycle fact sheet.
After Friday it's all about Windows 8.1, at least for the consumer market.
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Microsoft fires new shot in storage wars, gives Office 365 users unlimited OneDrive Microsoft today abolished space restrictions on its cloud-based OneDrive storage service for subscribers to Office 365, saying per-user allotments are now unlimited.
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Cyber espionage group launches sophisticated phishing attacks against Outlook Web App users Pawn Storm attacks target military agencies, embassies, defense contractors, and media organizations, Trend Micro says.
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Canonical Marks 10 Years of Ubuntu With Release of 14.10 Utopic Unicorn Popular Linux distro Ubuntu recently turned 10 and Canonical could think of no better way to celebrate the milestone than with the release of a new version of the operating system.
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Test drive Linux with nothing but a flash drive Maybe you've heard about Linux and are intrigued by it. So intrigued that you want to give it a try. But you might not know where to begin.
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This hotel is located in Ankara (Kavaklidere), close to Pembe Kurbaga Show Center, Kocatepe Mosque, and Ethnographic Museum. Also nearby are Embassy of the United States and Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center.
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The Asia Program and Tokyo's Waseda University recently signed a memorandum of understanding to boost research efforts and personnel exchanges.
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Mar 18, 2014
The Kissinger Institute was in China for a week-long seminar on U.S.-China relations in February. It was a contentious month, but none of our interlocutors in Beijing or Zhejiang mentioned President Obama's February 20 meeting with the Dalai Lama or the doubts American officials have expressed over China's claims in the South China Sea.
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Three years ago, an earthquake unleashed a powerful tsunami that slammed into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing a meltdown of three of the plants six nuclear reactors. On the eve of the anniversary of the disaster, we spoke with Japan's Vice Minister for the Environment, Hideki Makihara.


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The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis
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I thought that this was a good book, but it wasn't my favorite by Christopher Paul Curtis. This is a book about a boy named Kenny and his family leaving for Birmingham, Alabama, to drop off the older brother who has been trouble. I really liked that this book really showed what the times were like in this era of American history and what it was like to be an African American family during this time.
Christopher Paul Curtis did a really good job describing what everything was like that happened to the family. I loved the part when Kenny and the family are just getting to the grandma's house. The way that the grandma was described was hilarious and I think that this was my favorite part of the book. I also liked how the author showed how the family was affected by segregation during this time as well.
Overall, I really liked this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about American history during the Civil Rights Era or anyone who loves to read.
This book is a realistic / historical fiction chapter book for 4th graders. This book had a lot of main ideas and messages. Most had to do with the negatives of segregation and showcase the hostility and anger from some people during this time period. It was also showcasing some family values and how family sticks together through thick and through thin. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone interested in America's history because it was focused on the time period without being too intrusive. Meaning, there were a lot of other things going on in the book.
This was an enjoyable read. The "Weird Watsons" are a funny, quirky, everyday family from the 60s. The book depicts the reality of life for African American's during the Civil Rights Movement. This book is fiction, but has lots of realistic depictions in it. The humor that the authors uses is a great hook to the book. For example, right in the beginning when Byron gets his lips frozen stuck to the mirror and Kenny and the rest of the family think that it's hilarious. The text is an easy read and the story keeps the reader motivated to keep on reading. I think the author has described and developed the characters well and seemingly keeps the story alive with truth and honesty. I definitely recommend this book.
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
Bryan O'Keeffe
This book was completely different than anything I have really read before. I am not used to reading books about a black family during the civil rights era. I was very excited to start reading this book. This book was a chapter book an had no illustrations however I felt that if there were some the story would have been a little easier to read and even picture in my mind. I felt that the story was not as descriptive as it should have been and was very vague. The only descriptive part of the book was when the church was bombed. I was able to imagine that scene very clearly. I did feel however that the Watson family was extremely believable. Every family is weird in some sort of way and has their own little things. Kenny, Joetta and Byron seemed like a normal set of kids where one happens to be the kid who gets into a lot of trouble. I felt that the plot of the story seemed to plateau for a while. Byron was getting in trouble in Michigan, but I felt that the family should have gone to Alabama sooner the story may have been a little better. I did enjoy the theme of friendship in this book, I think every young reader should read this book.
in my opinion this book was just ok. There were parts I enjoyed and found myself smiling because I could relate to that experience. I think the book would be great to use when talking about civil rights. The writing was simple and easy to follow. The characters were believable and made me think I could actually know someone like some of the characters. The story was written in first person with Kenny as the narrator. The book forces readers to think about issues that they may or may not face in this day. It will broaden their perspectives because it focuses on racism and civil rights. The plot was organized and each chapter flowed right into the next.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 044022800X, Mass Market Paperback)The year is 1963, and self-important Byron Watson is the bane of his younger brother Kenny's existence. Constantly in trouble for one thing or another, from straightening his hair into a "conk" to lighting fires to freezing his lips to the mirror of the new family car, Byron finally pushes his family too far. Before this "official juvenile delinquent" can cut school or steal change one more time, Momma and Dad finally make good on their threat to send him to the deep south to spend the summer with his tiny, strict grandmother. Soon the whole family is packed up, ready to make the drive from Flint, Michigan, straight into one of the most chilling moments in America's history: the burning of the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church with four little girls inside.
Christopher Paul Curtis's alternately hilarious and deeply moving novel, winner of the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Honor, blends the fictional account of an African American family with the factual events of the violent summer of 1963. Fourth grader Kenny is an innocent and sincere narrator; his ingenuousness lends authenticity to the story and invites readers of all ages into his world, even as it changes before his eyes. Curtis is also the acclaimed author of Bud, Not Buddy, winner of the Newbery Medal. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.
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NCAA Basketball 2014: Wisconsin's Loss Ends Coach Bo Ryan's Storybook Season
Every year for decades, Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan attended the Final Four with his father, Butch Ryan, who was a legendary coach in his own right. That was until Butch died last year, a major blow for Bo. However, the loss of his father only made Bo more motivated to get back to the Final Four. He did exactly that this season, reaching the national semifinals for the first time as a coach, this time not having to watch the games from the stands with his dad.
A whole lot of people doubted this Badgers team going into the tournament, but even after the devastating loss to Kentucky, no doubters remain. For the rest of their lives, the players on this Wisconsin team have something on which to hang their hats.
Playing inspired basketball for themselves and their dedicated coach, the Badgers came less than an inch away from a national championship berth. Not many people had Kentucky and UConn penciled in for the national championship game in their brackets, but here we are. On Monday night, one of those two teams will be crowned college basketball's top squad.
For anyone, this run would be special. For Ryan, it meant even more. To be able to watch so many Final Fours with his dad in the stands over the years was a blessing for Ryan, who cherished his relationship with his father. Now standing on the sidelines rather than in the stands during the Final Four this season, there is only one thing Butch would be of Bo after this magical run: proud.
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