May 9 2009

MS Releases Open Source Alternative To BigTable

gollito writes in with news that Microsoft has released an open source alternative to Google’s BigTable file system, which is used on large distributed computer clusters. Matt Asay writes for CNet: “I also believe that Microsoft’s fear-mongering around open source cost it years of productivity and quality gains that it could have been delivering to customers through open source. I hope that reign of ignorance is over.”

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May 9 2009

Most Santa Barbara fire evacuations being lifted – The Associated Press


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Most Santa Barbara fire evacuations being lifted
The Associated Press
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Thousands of evacuees were told they could go home Saturday as a blanket of cool, moist air flowing in from the ocean brought a dramatic change, taming the wind-driven wildfire that had burned 80 homes along the outskirts …
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May 9 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
Edmonton Sun
By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Dhalla a victim of campaign: lawyer National Post
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May 9 2009

Sri Lankans arrest UK news team – BBC News


Times Online

Sri Lankans arrest UK news team
BBC News
A British Channel 4 News team has been arrested in Sri Lanka after reporting allegations of abuse in camps for displaced Tamils, the broadcaster said.
Manmohan hopes all segments of Tamils will be consulted Hindu
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May 9 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
Edmonton Sun
By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Domestic abuse Ottawa Citizen
Dhalla a victim of campaign: lawyer National Post
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May 9 2009

In Jordan, pope stresses Christian-Muslim harmony – CNN International


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In Jordan, pope stresses Christian-Muslim harmony
CNN International
AMMAN, Jordan (CNN) — On the second day of his visit to the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI stressed the need for harmony and unity between Christians and Muslims.
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May 9 2009

Calif coastal wildfire is 30 percent contained – The Associated Press


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Calif coastal wildfire is 30 percent contained
The Associated Press
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – After days of torrid temperatures and ferocious wind, morning fog gave some relief Saturday to firefighters battling the wildfire that has burned 80 homes and forced 30000 people to flee.
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May 9 2009

Google To Air Chrome Ads On TV

mikesd81 writes “Google plans on advertising with spots promoting its Chrome browser this weekend. Google Japan had already released a 30-second video promoting Chrome on YouTube, but the company will distribute that video through the Google TV Ads network this weekend as an experiment to see if it can drum up interest in Chrome. Google advertised their browser on the New York Times’ website on Wednesday.”

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May 9 2009

Pakistan: Up to 55 Taliban killed in northwest – The Associated Press


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Pakistan: Up to 55 Taliban killed in northwest
The Associated Press
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) – Doctors rushed to treat wounded Pakistani civilians and desperate refugees looted UN supplies on Saturday, as thousands of troops backed by bomb-dropping warplanes sought to purge Taliban militants from a northwestern valley.
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May 9 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


CTV.ca

Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
Edmonton Sun
By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Dhalla a victim of campaign: lawyer National Post
Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal. Canada.com
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