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Phoronix has run some tests comparing the openSUSE 11.1 release candidate (RC1), Ubuntu 8.10, Fedora 10 and Mandriva 2009.0 on Intel Atom. We have looked at the results and they are not good for openSUSE 11.1. I've talked with a few engineers and want to present below our first analysis.
While the benchmarks were done on a specific hardware, they might be relevant for other hardware as well.
Note that the numbers I cite below are not benchmark numbers comparable to the one Phoronix measured, they are measured on totally different machines by different engineers and not all are done as real benchmarks. But they show some of the problems.
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The 1/3.2-inch OV12830 fits into the industry-standard 8.5x8.5mm module size. The OV12830 supports an active array of 4,224x3,000 pixels (12-megapixel) operating at 24 FPS, and 4,224x2,376 pixels (10-megapixel in a 16:9 aspect ratio) at 30 FPS, minimizing shutter lag from shot-to-shot. An on-chip RAW scaler allows the sensor to record video at 30 FPS while maintaining full field of view. Additionally, the OV12830 is capable of capturing full 1080p HD video with increased sensitivity for low-light recording, and at 60 FPS with additional pixels for EIS. The sensor provides alternate row output from full-resolution at two different exposures, enabling high-dynamic range (HDR) still or video recording. The OV12830 comes in die format with industry standard 4-lane MIPI interface connectivity. It is currently available for sampling, and is expected to enter volume production in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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This brought back some great memories. My family had season tickets in the Huntsman center for years, and I went to almost every home game when Van Horn was playing- he was my favorite. I still remember his multiple buzzer beaters in the Wac tournament. Thanks for the memories Keith.
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Reading captain Matt Mills feels the Championship side are owed something by the FA Cup competition this year.
The Royals have again exceeded expectations by following up last year's quarter-final appearance with another run to the last eight thanks to Tuesday night's 1-0 win at Everton.
Central defender Mills was the match-winner as Reading stunned the Premier League side in their fifth-round tie at Goodison Park. Reading are now just one game short of Wembley for the semi-finals and Mills is desperate to make amends after they surrendered a 2-0 lead to crash out to Aston Villa at the same stage last year.
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In fact Brian McDermott's side are hoping to travel to the national stadium more than once this season. At present an FA Cup final appearance might seem fanciful but Reading are certainly not out of the Championship play-off picture. The Berkshire club, relegated from the Premier League in 2008, are currently 10th in the table, six points behind the sixth-placed Leeds with 12 games remaining.
Mills, a former Manchester City player, said: "The boys have been talking about how negative the press have been recently. We are not maybe doing as well as people think we should be in the league, but at the end of the day we are in a great position and we are still in the Cup.
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Mills put Reading on course for victory when he controlled a Leon Osman clearance on his chest and blasted home after 26 minutes of a tight tie. Jimmy Kébé spurned a great chance to add a second moments later and so it needed a stunning late save by the second-choice goalkeeper Alex McCarthy from Osman to preserve the lead.
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The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) has released a white paper documenting the vision and approach for enhancing enterprise information technology in support of intelligence and national security missions. This paper, titled "Doing in Common What Is Commonly Done" provides insights based on interviews of government leaders including CIOs, CTOs and other agency leadership.
The goal of the IC ITE approach is to move to an IT posture that is more integrated and service based (with 10 common service offerings across the IC for primary IT functions). IC level portfolio management will also be done enabling IT decisions to be made by more informed IT leaders across the enterprise. And enhancements will be made to the IC enterprise IT acquisition process, including more centralized and synchronized IT acquisition and more progressive models for procurement (like SOA and Agile instead of typical procurement).
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The IC ITE focuses on greater integration, information security, and information sharing while seeking substantial cost reductions through shared infrastructure and service models. The IC recognizes that each agency has particular strengths or core competencies that can be better leveraged by designating IC elements to act as Service Providers for specific capabilities for the entire Community. The DNI designates the IC Service Providers who are responsible for determining investment requirements and using their respective acquisition and contract authorities to execute their IC ITE responsibilities. Currently identified common services and their respective providers include: the Desktop Environment, DIA and NGA; IC Cloud Services, NSA and CIA; Applications Mall, NSA; and Applications Stores, all agencies.
The IC ITE will be delivered in increments with Increment 1 (Initial Operating Capability, or – IOC) in FY13 and achievement of Full Operating Capability (FOC) planned in FY18. Increments for the IC ITE will include all activities required to plan for and implement IC ITE services, including scaling services across the IC enterprise, transitioning relevant legacy data and applications, and retiring legacy capabilities as appropriate. The initial IC ITE services focus on delivery of a common IC desktop, common back office tools, broader and standardized access to analytic tools and applications, and data-centric computing using complementary government-developed and commercial cloud architectures. Development of Increment 1 began in 2012 and ultimately intends to deliver enterprise capabilities for the IC Cloud Environment, the IC Desktop Environment, and the IC Applications Mall services. Future increments propose to deliver additional ITE services and capabilities based on mission needs, and will further define/refine governance, cost recovery business models, and additional efficiency opportunities. In five years, the IC expects all agencies to be leveraging this shared services platform with each providing or paying for enterprise services. This baseline platform and new Community IT ecosystem is expected to enable and encourage innovation to occur and to spread rapidly.
For industry, especially the IT vendors, one of the most important paragraphs follows:
The IC will lean heavily on industry to conduct R&D on enterprise solutions – COTs technology will likely predominate. Acquisition will be deliberate to provide some stability in enabling organized change. Outsourcing may be considered as long as vendors can meet service needs on a sustainable basis without sacrificing mission agility. Vendors depending on revenue streams from cost-prohibitive long-term license fees will likely find themselves disadvantaged as the IC ITE moves forward. Integrators who specialize in specific agencies may also be disadvantaged when the IC is seeking enterprise-wide solutions.
I encourage all technologists from all enterprises, even totally commercial enterprises, to review this INSA document for lessons learned for your particular organization. And for those who serve the national security community I encourage you to read closely both so you can see what is coming next and so you can provide input where you think it is necessary.
I have heard from IC IT leaders directly on this activity, and they genuinely want continued feedback. I'm working up thoughts for IC leaders myself on this. My inputs so far will probably be minor but my view is I must show friends in government that I care so I will provide input. I encourage you to do that as well.
One piece of input I'll publicly state just for continued dialog: I found this summary of IC ITE views and vision to be overly simplistic in how "industry" is thought of. I think that may be because most IC CIOs and CTOs come from life-long careers in government. Or maybe it is because the document is just a summary and it doesn't reflect the real nuanced views of IC IT leadership. But to try to summarize all that is not government under the term "industry" just falls flat with me. In the views of many who were interviewed for this summary, there is the government and there are vendors and it is that black and white. In the real nuanced world, there are many segments to American industry and to assume they are all the same weakens your ability to work with and influence and get the best from these many segments.
When it comes to IT, a useful segmentation of "industry" for national security decision makers might be: Systems Integrators, Service Companies/Consultancies and IT Vendors. Considering "industry" this way instead of as just one big blob can help inform and produce a more impactful strategy.
Here is how this sort of segmentation of IT related firms might look:
- Systems Integrators (SIs): Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, SAIC, Raytheon, CSC, Harris, GD
- Services Companies and Consultancies: the SIs do some of this but many firms specialize here, including CACI, BAH, ManTech, Camber, the FFRDC (Mitre, Aerospace) and many others
- IT vendors: Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Google, Amazon, Cisco, SAP, HP, EMC, RedHat, Cloudera, Thetus, MarkLogic, Cleversafe, Terracotta, Fixmo, Recorded Future, Sitscape, Triumfant, Invincea, WayIn, etc etc.
I'd be the first to admit this segmentation of the IT industry is not perfect (some companies do not fit this model), but it has a bit more fidelity than lumping all industry into one term, and if it were used in the IC ITE it would allow a more meaningful expression of intent. For example, the INSA articulation of the IC ITE makes it seem that the IC views all of industry as traditionally embedding themselves in an IC element for years to provide all holistic IT support. Clearly this is not talking about all of industry, it must refer to the systems integrators. In other parts it talks of industry needing to change software license models. This makes more sense if it is aimed at the IT vendors segment, not services firms and usually not systems integrators. And portions which talk about the need for new educational and training for commercial workforces are probably focused on the Service companies. Lumping all kinds of industry serving IC IT needs into one term is sub optimal for many reasons which I will leave to readers to consider.
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Can you be friends with an ex?
Your ex was your lover, homie, and friend at some point. You two shared A LOT and probably have some great memories together. But can you ever really go back to being 'just friends?'
A romantic relationship ending is emotionally tiring for both parties. You have to sometimes separate physically and emotionally. You'll need to do new things, with new people, in new ways to unblend the lives you've started together.
But what about when some time passes? The romantic feelings begin to fade and maybe you both move on. It's perfectly normal to be friends with an ex? Right?
In my opinion, that is a case-by-case basis. Some people can go right back to being friends and act like it never happened. Others will always have a deep brooding romantic fire that is just waiting for new life.
One thing that is universal is allowing time to heal. If you are considering being friends with an ex, first take into account how much time has passed and what life changes have taken place. Did you both find someone new? Is he or she going through a rough patch? If you befriend your ex during a rough patch it's likely that he/she will start to look at you romantically again because you are helping them through this rough time.


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What transpired on the court at American Airlines Arena in Game 5 was nothing for the Thunder to be proud of. It's possible that was Oklahoma City's worst performance of the year. But what transpired behind and on the OKC bench toward the end of the Heat's NBA title-clinching 121-106 victory is the kind of thing you don't see every day in a championship setting.
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It started, as all things Thunder do, with Kevin Durant, hugging and thanking his family for everything they had done for him. For their love and support. As Durant's family cleared out, making way for the Miami mayhem, Russell Westbrook followed suit in embracing his parents.
Then the Thunder's leaders gathered around James Harden in what for them is an unfamiliar place — at the far, far end of the Thunder bench. They hugged, leaned against each other and took it all in. The way they stared at the Heat and all the revelry, you half expected one of them to ask for a pen and pencil to start taking notes.
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Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 1st. She was pre-deceased by her dear husband George.
Born in Portland, OR. She moved to the Orient as an infant. The family lived there until she was 4 years old and then moved to New York City where they lived for 10 years. She moved to Santa Monica, CA in 1934 and lived there until her father, who was a great wanderer, decided they should travel the world. They spent the next two years travelling through Europe and Asia returning to Santa Monica for Maisie to finish high school. She went on to spend 2 years at Occidental College where she met George, a Caltech student, at a college weekend at Asilomar in Carmel. She also attended
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In 2000 Maisie and George moved from their Pacific Palisades home of 40 years to White Sands of La Jolla, a retirement community. She was very active there until the last couple of years. She served on the resident's board, the Scholarship Fund for employees, arranged flowers weekly and of course played her favorite game, Bridge.
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Step One.
Before we get into this, make sure you read the short intro up top here first, or you're going to wonder what's going on in Step Two. Okay, here's a photo of a co-worker with his glasses on.
Step Two.
I could see right away that we were going to have a reflection in his glasses, so I told him after the shot not to move his head, but just to reach up and remove his glasses, and then we took another shot. Now, with both images open, get the Move tool
, press-and-hold the Shift key, and click-and-drag the "no glasses" shot on top of the "glasses" photo.
Step Three.
Holding the Shift key will help get the alignment of the two layers somewhat close, but in this case, it's still off by a bit because the shot was hand-held. Anyway, for this to work, the two photos have to be lined up with each other right on the money, and in CS5, Photoshop will do it for you. You start by going to the Layers panel, clicking on the Background layer, then pressing-and-holding the Command (PC: Ctrl) key and clicking on Layer 1 to select them both (you can see they're both highlighted here). Then go under the Edit menu and choose
Auto-Align Layers
(if that function is grayed out, it's because you don't have both layers selected). When the dialog appears, leave it set to Auto and just click OK.
Step Four.
A little progress bar will appear telling you that it's aligning the selected layers based on their content, and within a few seconds the two layers will be precisely lined up . Once your images are aligned, use the Crop tool
to crop away any transparent areas. Okay, now you'll need to hide the top layer by clicking on the little Eye icon to the left of the layer, then click once on the Background layer (as shown here). Now you're seeing the original shot, with the reflection in the glasses.
Step Five.
You're going to need to select the inside area of both lenses, and you can use whichever selection tool you're most comfortable with (like the Magnetic Lasso tool perhaps), but for a job like this, I think the Pen tool is perfect. If you choose to go the Pen tool route, get the Pen tool
, then go up to the Options Bar and click on the second icon from the left (so it just draws a path). Then click the Pen tool once on a lower part of one of the glass lenses, move your cursor over to the left, and click, hold, and drag slightly to the left (as shown here). This draws a slightly curved path between the two points (the farther you drag after clicking, the more the curve bends).
Step Six.
So basically, that's how it works—you move a little further along the lens, click, hold, and drag. Move again—click, hold, and drag, and continue this as you're basically going to trace around the lens with a path. When you get back to the point where you started, a little circle appears in the bottom-right corner of your Pen tool's icon letting you know you've come "full circle." Click on that point to close your path. Now do the same thing to the other lens. Once you've gotten paths drawn around both lenses, press
Command-Return (PC: Ctrl-Enter)
to turn your paths into a selection (as shown here). Remember, you don't have to do this using the Pen tool—use any selection tool(s) you're comfortable with.
Step Seven.
After your selection is in place, make the top layer visible again (seen here) by clicking in the first column on the Layers panel where the Eye icon used to be. Then, click on the top layer to select it.
Step Eight.
To complete the effect, just click the Add Layer Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers panel (as shown here) and the eyes from the top layer replace the eyes from the original glasses layer, and your reflection problems are gone.
Before(notice the reflection—most visible in the right eye)
After (the reflection is gone)
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As the standard in first-person military shooters, this latest installment in the Call of Duty series takes you to the battlefields of the future. You'll equip yourself with an arsenal of exotic weaponry and save the world from a terrorist threat. Far from the out-there sci-fi settings so common in gaming, Advanced Warfare's future is well researched and realistic. Instead of the body armor soldiers wear now, you'll climb into combat exoskeletons capable of boost jumps, cloaking, extra speed, strength, and endurance, and even a grappling hook. All this technology changes the nature of fighting in COD. The new weapons behave differently than previous guns, and the HUD offers never-before-seen levels of tactical knowledge to every man on the battlefield. Not everything has changed, though - COD's tight-as-a-drum controls and realistic graphics are represented in spades.
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If I wanted to play a game this close to Halo I would have bought an Xbox and got Halomore
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Electric City lights up over casino decision 12/19/2014 12:59 am UTC
People in Schenectady are still celebrating the news they were offered a casino license by the state. They were referring to the governor as "Santa Cuomo."
AMBER Alert remains in effect for abducted 5-year-old from Berne 12/19/2014 12:17 am UTC
An AMBER Alert remains in effect for a missing child from Berne. The child, Kenneth White, 5, was taken from a home on Thatcher Park Road around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.
Woman's passion is to provide everything foster kids need 12/19/2014 12:16 am UTC
A local woman loses sleep in order to help kids who have been abused. She's so passionate, because she knows what it's like to be abused.
Community members supporting suspended bus driver 12/19/2014 12:10 am UTC
In Hoosick Falls, community members are expected to turn out in force in support of popular bus driver, Leo Surdam.
Cuomo announces proposed medical marijuana regulations 12/18/2014 11:39 pm UTC
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new proposed regulations for medical marijuana distribution. Only doctors licensed with the New York State Department of Health can prescribe the marijuana.
Hospital employee accused of stealing $37,000 12/18/2014 11:38 pm UTC
A woman who worked in the business office at Glens Falls Hospital is charged with taking $37,749 from the hospital's general bank account.
Man recovering after being shot in Albany 12/18/2014 11:20 pm UTC
A man is recovering at Albany Medical Center after he was shot on Wednesday. Police say the 20-year-old victim walked into the emergency room around 7:20 p.m.
Learning more about the company behind the Schenectady casino 12/18/2014 11:20 pm UTC
With so much hinging on the success of the Schenectady casino, NewsChannel 13 wanted to know more about one of the partners behind it, Rush Street Gaming.
Gloversville Police search for missing teen 12/18/2014 9:23 pm UTC
Gloversville Police are searching for a missing teen. Randy Robar Jr. was last seen on December 7. Police believe he ran away from home on his bike.
Governor's Mansion opens its doors for the New Year 12/18/2014 8:16 pm UTC
From one celebration to the next: Governor Cuomo is inviting New Yorkers to celebrate the New Year at the Governor's Mansion.
Saratoga County sheriff's deputy sentenced for drug trafficking 12/18/2014 8:14 pm UTC
A Saratoga County sheriff's deputy accused of transporting drugs will spend five years in prison.
Single-car crash leads to DWI arrest 12/18/2014 5:47 pm UTC
An Albany man is facing felony DWI charges after police say he drunkenly crashed into a snow bank.
Attorney General prohibits toy guns that look authentic 12/18/2014 5:39 pm UTC
New York State retailers are being told to stop selling toy guns that resemble real firearms.
After years of helping others, EMS worker's home destroyed by fire 12/18/2014 5:26 pm UTC
COLONIE – A home is considered a total loss following an early morning fire in Colonie. And while losing your home to a fire is devastating, the man who owned this house has a unique perspective.
New York state allowing hemp growth 12/18/2014 5:25 pm UTC
The governor signed the US Farm Bill yesterday to launch an agricultural pilot program to research the multi-use crop.
Cuomo making tour of 3 new upstate casino counties 12/18/2014 3:37 pm UTC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will visit the three upstate New York counties selected for new casinos by the state's Gaming Facility Location Board.
Storm Tracker Forecast 12/9/2014 1:18 pm UTC
Here's the latest News 10 Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo, Steve Teeling, Tim Drawbridge, and Greg Pollak.
Early morning fire at the Center for Disabled bus yard 12/9/2014 12:17 pm UTC
According to the Albany City Fire Department six buses at the Center for Disabled bus yard caught fire Tuesday morning.
Schenectady Police investigate overnight homicide 12/9/2014 11:30 am UTC
There is heavy police presence on Parkwood Blvd in Schenectady.
Walmart cashier helps customer buy groceries 12/9/2014 3:17 am UTC
A cashier at the Rotterdam Walmart used her own money so an elderly man in her line could afford all of his groceries.
Albany Co. legislature passes Toxic Toy Act 12/9/2014 3:15 am UTC
The Albany County Legislature passed the Toxic Toy Act Monday night.
NYS AG wants to investigate police related deaths 12/8/2014 11:04 pm UTC
The New York State Attorney General has released a new plan on how to investigate police related deaths.
U.S. Dept. of Education to investigate school aid in Schenectady schools 12/8/2014 10:08 pm UTC
The U.S. Department of Education will conduct an investigation into the disbursement of state funds to Schenectady city schools.
Rensselaer Co. honors WWII veteran 12/8/2014 9:58 pm UTC
A Rensselaer County veteran was honored for his service on Monday.
Police hope recent arrest will help solve other cases 12/8/2014 9:42 pm UTC
At least three area police agencies are hoping that the arrest of a Wynantskill man will help them solve dozens of open criminal cases.
Shipping companies provide safety tips for holiday packages 12/8/2014 9:26 pm UTC
Shipping companies are providing consumer safety tips to ensure holiday packages arrive to their destinations.
North Bangor man charged with animal cruelty after shooting, killing neighbors dog 12/8/2014 3:53 pm UTC
State Police responded to a residence in North Bangor Friday after receiving reports of a dog being shot and killed.
Brunswick home damaged by fire 12/8/2014 3:08 pm UTC
Several fire districts came together to fight a fire Sunday at a single family home on Oakwood Avenue in Troy.
Several Capital Region counties place Code Blue into effect 12/8/2014 11:22 am UTC
Code Blue has been called for several counties in the Capital Region.
Annual tree lighting at the Empire State Plaza 12/8/2014 11:05 am UTC
The Capital Region ushered in the holiday season Sunday.
Ceremony to mark end of unit's Afghan combat role 12/8/2014 8:03 am UTC
The secretary of the U.S. Army is scheduled to speak at the official ceremony welcoming the 10th Mountain Division back home to Fort Drum after its most recent round of combat deployments of Afghan
Shale gas pipeline developer threatens to seize land 12/7/2014 6:31 pm UTC
The developer of a $750 million natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania into New York is threatening to seize land from reluctant landowners through eminent domain.
NY selects regional contractors for public health program 12/7/2014 6:07 pm UTC
New York health officials have chosen 11 regional contractors for the Cuomo administration program to improve health and medical care and lower costs by bringing stakeholders together to identify a
Church in Schenectady inspires hope after neighborhood shooting 12/7/2014 5:39 pm UTC
In the wake of a shooting and stabbing in Schenectady that left 30-year-old Jose Sanchez dead and his brother, 28-year-old Victor Sanchez suffering from stab wounds, the Bridge Christian Church hos
NY Assembly to review efforts to reduce homelessness 12/7/2014 5:27 pm UTC
State lawmakers in New York plan to review the state's efforts to curb homelessness.
Santa Speedo Sprint raises awareness for HIV and AIDS 12/7/2014 4:22 pm UTC
Some daring holiday runners faced the cold weather and stripped down into their holiday undies on Saturday, all for a good cause.
Police investigate fatal car and pedestrian accident at Route 4 intersection 12/7/2014 3:12 pm UTC
Police say they are investigating a fatal car and pedestrian accident that happened Saturday night.
Annual New York State Holiday Tree Lighting kicks off 12/7/2014 2:09 pm UTC
The city's annual New York State Holiday Tree Lighting tradition is happening at the Empire State Plaza.
State Police make arrests after campers burglarized 12/7/2014 3:43 am UTC
New York State Police at Mayfield arrested six subjects after a burglary investigation at Birchhaven Campgrounds in Broadalbin.
Sheriff seeks help finding suspect in exposure incidents 12/7/2014 3:34 am UTC
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual pictured below, who is a suspect in a series of exposure incidents at the Wilton Lowes store.
Wynantskill man arrested for Rotterdam burglaries 12/7/2014 3:28 am UTC
A Wynantskill man has been arrested for several burglaries in Rotterdam.
NY poised for debate over more charter schools 12/6/2014 3:38 pm UTC
Charter school supporters and critics are preparing for a big debate over whether New York should allow more of the privately run but publicly funded schools.
Flags lowered in New York to honor Pearl Harbor 12/6/2014 3:06 pm UTC
Flags on New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff Sunday in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
NY Naval Militia getting change of command 12/6/2014 2:02 pm UTC
The New York Naval Militia says Rear Admiral Ten Eyck (ten ike) Powell is taking command of the 2,500-member militia.
Donations encouraged for family involved in fatal fire 12/6/2014 1:44 pm UTC
Donations are being collected for the family of a man who was killed in a fire early Friday morning in Perth.
Six displaced after crews battle Slingerland Street house fire for hours 12/6/2014 2:19 am UTC
Authorities are calling a Slingerland Street home a total loss.
Part of Northway southbound closed in Warren County 12/6/2014 1:24 am UTC
The Northway is closed southbound between Exit 25 and Exit 24 on Friday night.
Albany protesters bring demands to U.S. Attorney's Office 12/6/2014 12:15 am UTC
Protesters took their message to the Office of the U.S. Attorney's Office Friday and demanded to be heard.
Garner protests continue in Albany at Federal Courthouse 12/5/2014 11:01 pm UTC
Protesters are gathering at the Federal Courthouse on Broadway on Friday.
Clifton Park man sentenced for menacing State Trooper 12/5/2014 10:41 pm UTC
Saratoga County Acting District Attorney Karen Heggen has announced the sentencing of a man for menancing police.
Donations, clothing sought for survivors of fatal fire 12/5/2014 9:54 pm UTC
The family of Charlie Smith is devastated by his passing, too upset to talk on camera Friday as they looked at what remains of his home.
Siena goes against Quinnipiac for official season opener 12/5/2014 9:28 pm UTC
The real basketball season starts at the Times Union Center Friday night for Siena with their first conference game of the season
Two accused of passing counterfeit money at local stores 12/5/2014 9:02 pm UTC
Bethlehem Police have arrested two men for the passing of counterfeit money.
Albany Med patients get a chance to meet Santa 12/5/2014 8:44 pm UTC
Thanks to a partnership between tech company Ciso Systems and the Albany Medical Center, patients at Albany Med got a chance to talk one on one with Santa Claus on Friday.
Rape suspect arrested on warrant after allegedly fleeing to Pakistan 12/5/2014 7:49 pm UTC
A 23-year-old man was arrested Friday on a warrant after police allege he had sex with an underage female.
Cohoes PD unveils new vehicle for K9 officer 12/5/2014 7:28 pm UTC
The Cohoes Police Department is getting a new addition to its team – a new K9 Unit vehicle for one of their officers.
Man, 72, dies in Perth fire 12/5/2014 5:55 pm UTC
Fire officials have confirmed a fire in Perth on Friday has claimed the life of a 72-year-old man.
Retired Colonie K9 passes due to health issues 12/5/2014 4:34 pm UTC
The Colonie Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 officer Beny.
Vt. gets into Christmas spirit with state tree 12/5/2014 4:05 pm UTC
The green mountain state is getting in the Christmas spirit by flipping the lights on its state Christmas tree on Thursday.
Ceremony marks anniversary of former presidents death 12/5/2014 4:00 pm UTC
An old tradition continues in Kinderhook Friday morning as the Army and Air National Guard pays its respects to a former U.S. president.
Police search for Garner protester who damaged billboards 12/5/2014 4:30 am UTC
One or more protesters in Columbia County chose to show their opinions by damaging billboards.
Henry Johnson one step closer to Medal of Honor 12/5/2014 3:04 am UTC
Albany's World War I hero is another step closer to long-fought national recognition.
Report: Major General Greene's death could not be prevented 12/5/2014 3:02 am UTC
A military report has found the incident that lead to the death of Major General Herald Greene in Afghanistan over the summer could not have been prevented.
As Schenectady talks redistricting, parents express concerns 12/5/2014 2:47 am UTC
Closing schools and moving students--it's all on the table in Schenectady where the school board has narrowed down several redistricting options to just one.
Albany officials support Thursday's Eric Garner protesters 12/5/2014 2:38 am UTC
More than 100 protesters shut down Albany streets Thursday, rallying for America to change its justice system and treat people of color fairly.
Man found guilty on several robbery charges 12/4/2014 10:14 pm UTC
A man has been found guilty on several robbery charges.
Garner protests block Henry Johnson Blvd. in Albany 12/4/2014 9:53 pm UTC
Several dozen protester came together and blocked Henry Johnson Boulevard because they said they'd needed to take a stand because they don't believe justice is being served.
Some Schoharie Co. residents could lose land after pipeline approval 12/4/2014 9:42 pm UTC
The federal government has approved the Constitution Pipeline, which would run from Pennsylvania to New York and now some local residents will lose their land in the path of the pipeline.
Man pleads not guilty to armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon 12/4/2014 9:21 pm UTC
A New Bedford man, who is already charged with armed robbery while masked, has been arraigned on assault by means of a dangerous weapon.
Man pleads guilty to charges in sexual assault case 12/4/2014 9:15 pm UTC
A Pittsfield man has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated rape and breaking and entering in relation to a sexual assault in the city.
Man pleads guilty to possessing drugs 12/4/2014 9:11 pm UTC
A Guilderland man has pleaded guilty to possessing drugs.
NY counties racked up high bills while helping Buffalo 12/4/2014 9:04 pm UTC
When snow started hitting buffalo, counties throughout the state jumped at the chance to send help, but FEMA reimbursement is not guaranteed until the storm's cost exceeds $27 million.
Man accused of strangulation and abortion 12/4/2014 8:55 pm UTC
A shocking case is unfolding in Ulster County where a man is accused of strangulation and abortion.
Cuomo: NY will mull police training, body cameras 12/4/2014 8:44 pm UTC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York should consider better police training, body cameras on officers and other changes following a grand jury decision not to charge a white police officer in the chokeh
Schneiderman accuses online seller of drug label violations 12/4/2014 7:48 pm UTC
New York's attorney general is accusing an online seller of selling so-called designer drugs as dietary supplements and relaxation tablets and failing to list ingredients as required by state law.
State Police investigate cases of nude photos of local teens posted online 12/4/2014 6:13 pm UTC
State Police say three local high schools have recently had issues with nude photos of underage teens being posted to social media and websites.
Continued protests expected in Albany 12/4/2014 6:05 pm UTC
Students from UAlbany were out Wednesday afternoon blocking traffic along Washington Avenue Extension to protest a recent grand jury decision in Ferguson.
Catskill man charged with arson, attempted murder, reckless endangerment due in court 12/4/2014 5:59 pm UTC
A 19-year old charged with attempted murder, arson, and reckless endangerment is expected to appear in court for a pretrial conference.
Volunteers and community stuff local train with gifts for area children 12/4/2014 5:33 pm UTC
Volunteers with Amtrak, Toys for Tots, and the Marines helped to make a child's holiday a little brighter by stuffing a train full toys that will be delivered to thousands of children throughout th
NY court: Chimps don't have same rights as humans 12/4/2014 5:32 pm UTC
A New York appeals court says a chimpanzee isn't entitled to the rights of a human and doesn't have to be freed by its owner.
Officers from across NY in Saratoga for GIVE initiative 12/4/2014 1:56 pm UTC
More than 250 police officers from across the state coming to Saratoga for the GIVE Initiative.
Schenectady City School District to hold redistricting meeting 12/4/2014 1:43 pm UTC
Parents and guardians in the Schenectady City School District have been invited to learn more about new redistricting recommendations.
Missing Bennington teen found 12/4/2014 1:09 pm UTC
A teenager is missing out of Bennington.
Teen arrested for possessing illegal weapons 12/4/2014 4:06 am UTC
The Hoosick Falls Police Department has arrested an 18 year old male on a gun possession charge as a result of traffic stop over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mother's dream playground for disabled children to become a reality 12/4/2014 3:17 am UTC
A local park will soon let children of all abilities play together thanks in part to a mother who has a child battling a disease.
Local activist reacts to New York City grand jury ruling 12/4/2014 2:20 am UTC
The Grand Jury decision in New York City has many throughout the state and in the Capital Region calling for additional action.
Rotterdam man accused of possessing child pornography 12/4/2014 1:50 am UTC
Rotterdam Police have arrested a man for possessing child pornography.
UAlbany students protest Ferguson decision 12/3/2014 10:34 pm UTC
A group about 50 UAlbany students are holding a protest on Wednesday afternoon.
NYRA announces upgraded for Saratoga in 2015 budget 12/3/2014 9:17 pm UTC
NYRA says the organization has turned its first operating surplus in over a dozen years.
Tree lighting event in Albany 12/3/2014 9:14 pm UTC
A tree lighting ceremony at City Hall in Albany will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
State Police investigate roll over that injured one man 12/3/2014 9:11 pm UTC
State Police are investigating a roll over accident that happened in Columbia County.
NYS Parks and Rec makes more than $2 million with Cyber Monday deal 12/3/2014 8:51 pm UTC
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that its two-day Cyber Monday promotion sold more than 15,000 three-year Empire Passports and generated more than $2 million.
Man charged with vehicular manslaughter after fatal motorcycle crash 12/3/2014 8:48 pm UTC
State Police have charged a man with vehicular manslaughter.
Albany makes deal with potential Rensselaer Hard Rock Casino 12/3/2014 8:43 pm UTC
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Albany nonprofit bouncing back after suspicious fire damages offices 12/3/2014 8:36 pm UTC
An area nonprofit is bouncing back at a new temporary location a day after a fire deemed suspicious by authorities damaged its Albany offices.
NY Medal of Honor push included in US defense bill 12/3/2014 6:43 pm UTC
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NY gets $72M to protect bridges from flood damage 12/3/2014 6:35 pm UTC
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Man pleads guilty after DNA points to robbery involvement 12/3/2014 5:41 pm UTC
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Troy officer accused of leaking information arraigned 12/3/2014 4:57 pm UTC
A Troy Police Officer accused of intentionally obstructing a drug ring investigation was arraigned in court Wednesday.
NY vets head to Oahu for Pearl Harbor anniversary 12/3/2014 3:07 pm UTC
Two veterans from central New York are at Pearl Harbor for this weekend's 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.


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Philosophy since the enlightenment by Roger Jones
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In this project all elements have new places. The first new thing is an inclined triangle shelf for comfortable keeping the bottles there. In this way cellar can be created, or it can be just a place for juice. The next new thing is a movable shelf. ...
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