Topic: COMPUTER - on September 15, 2004 at 10:21:00 AM CEST
The Virtual Window Project
What if only your imagination limited what you could see outside your windows? Flat panel technology is quickly becoming bigger, better, and more affordable, which will allow for all sorts of fun ways to transport your domicile to wherever tickles your fancy. This is my modest attempt to view something more interesting than my neighbors.
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Topic: NEWS english - on September 15, 2004 at 10:18:00 AM CEST
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year, 5765, is being celebrated all over the world today and tomorrow, September 15 and 16, 2004.
"Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This name is somewhat deceptive, because there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football game."
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Topic: NEWS english - on September 15, 2004 at 9:57:00 AM CEST
Man arrested for leaving small tip at restaurant
Humberto A. Taveras put his money where his mouth is and ended up arrested, accused of leaving an inadequate tip at a restaurant.
Taveras, 41, faces a misdemeanor charge of theft of services after he and his fellow diners argued with Soprano's Italian and American Grill managers over the legality of requiring an 18 percent tip for large parties.
"They chased us down like a bunch of criminals," Taveras said. "It killed our weekend."
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Topic: POLICE REPORT - on September 15, 2004 at 9:56:00 AM CEST
Texas worker allegedly spits in officer's drink
wo young men face felony charges after one of them allegedly spat in a drink he was serving to an East Texas police officer.
Brian Strban, 19, and Nathaniel Allen Baker, 22, were workers at a Lufkin Sonic Drive-In where the incident allegedly happened Sept. 3, according to a police affidavit.
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Topic: NEWS english - on September 15, 2004 at 9:54:00 AM CEST
Mexicans Mark Anthem's Anniversary
Warning: If a co-worker or stranger suddenly jumps up and starts singing Wednesday, don't be alarmed. They aren't crazy. They are just Mexicans participating in a worldwide call to song to celebrate 150 years of their national anthem.
An ad campaign is calling on all Mexicans - wherever they are - to stop what they are doing at noon Wednesday (1 p.m. EDT), the eve of Mexico's Independence Day, and sing the rousing ode to war and country.
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Topic: BOARD NEWS - on September 15, 2004 at 9:51:00 AM CEST
Nacht der Astronauten: Nicht nur für Raumfahrt-Fans ein unbedingtes Muss
Als Teil der Aktivitäten für den "Tag der deutschen Raumfahrt" organisiert die ESA einen öffentlichen Gala-Abend am 17. September in der Köln-Arena in Köln – Alle sind eingeladen!
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Topic: POLICE REPORT - on September 15, 2004 at 9:50:00 AM CEST
Man pleads guilty to snatching hairpiece
A man was sentenced to probation Monday for snatching the hairpiece off the head of another man at a restaurant.
Paul J. Goudy, 25, of Lemoyne, pleaded guilty Monday to theft by unlawful taking. He was sentenced to 23 months' probation, fined $500 and ordered to write a letter of apology.
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Topic: BOARD NEWS - on September 15, 2004 at 9:40:00 AM CEST
Singen in Venedigs Gondeln verboten
Um den zunehmenden Verkehr auf dem Canal Grande in Venedig besser regeln zu können, soll jetzt der traditionelle Gesang der Gondolieri verboten werden. Bürgermeister Paolo Costa will das Singen in den Gondeln zumindest in der Früh verhindern, berichtete die italienische Zeitung "La Repubblica" gestern.
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