Texas AG makes appearance at polygamist trial

Texas AG makes appearance at polygamist trial: "ELDORADO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott made a surprise appearance Tuesday at the trial of a polygamist group member, taking notes during jury selection but not actively participating in the questioning of potential jurors.

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Food banks see rise in donations, need

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Food banks see rise in donations, need

Food banks see rise in donations, need: "
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- The nation's largest network of U.S. food banks said it logged record donations amid a greater demand from people seeking help."

Mercedes Mayor in disbelief over vote to gut the Open Meetings Act

Mercedes Mayor in disbelief over vote to gut the Open Meetings Act: "

The executive director of the Texas Municipal League said Monday that the resolution seeking to lessen jail-time penalties for violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act did pass with 'overwhelming' support at the nonprofit organization’s annual conference.

Frank Sturzl disputed the belief of TML board member Mercedes Mayor Joel Quintanilla and Mercedes City Commissioner Ruben Guajardo that the resolution failed.

'The city officials must be very confused,' Sturzl said Monday.

When you think that governments ought to be run in the dark, that would be confusing to people who think that government is for the benefit of its citizens.

The Corpus Christi Caller Times goes after Rockport Mayor, Todd Pearson, who wants to run Rockport away from public view.

The intent of the law is to stop public officials from handling public business away from the public eye. Citizens have a right to witness the arguments for and against legislation, and to try to influence the process. If city council members e-mail each other or talk privately about city business and come to agreement in that way, citizens are cut out.

Rockport Mayor Todd Pearson claims that officials are “unduly burdened” by the “onerous” criminal penalties in this law. But that burden is intentional. When public officials feel comfortable to the point of not watching what they say, the law gets broken. Public officials have nothing to fear if they follow the law.

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American Lung Association Gives Houston "F" on Air Quality

American Lung Association Gives Houston "F" on Air Quality: "

Houston-area Harris County received failing grades for both ozone pollution and particle pollution in the State of the Air report released in April, 2009 by the American Lung Association.

According to the Houston Business Journal, "the association's research found that Harris County had an average of 53.7 unhealthy ozone days each year during a three-year period between 2005 and 2007, based on an 8-hour daily maximum concentration."

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HARRIS COUNTY MAN KILLED BEHIND CHURCH!

HARRIS COUNTY MAN KILLED BEHIND CHURCH!: "POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO FIND THE SHOOTER!

From Harris County Sheriff's Office: On November 7, 2009 at approximately 1:35 p.m. DeAndre Carl, 18 YOA was found shot in the rear of a church parking lot. Deputies arrived and was able to determine from Carl that he had got into an arguement with a unknown Black male who began shooting. Mr. Carl attempted to run from the scene but was struck one time.

Mr. Carl was transported to Herman Hospital where approximately 8 hours later he died due to his injuries. The Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation into Mr. Carls death, anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS or the Sheriff's Homicide Unit, 713-967-5810.

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Network Card & its uses

Network Card & its uses: "

A network card, also referred to as a network interface card or network adapter, is an expansion card that acts as the physical interface between the cable and computer. It is called an expansion card because it is inserted into an expansion slot. It prepares, transforms, sends, and controls data on the network. It converts data coming from the cable into bytes in order for the central processing unit to read it. Network cards can be used in homes and offices. At home, if you have two or more computers, a network card will allow you to do things including but not limited to sharing files, printers, scanners, Internet access, and playing network games. The following items describe the roles of network cards and how to use them.



1. Using a network card will allow peer-to-peer networking or two or more computers to connect and share resources without the need to go through a separate server. To establish a peer-to-peer network, you have to check first that the card is properly installed into the expansion slot. The gold contacts you see on the card must be entirely inserted into the expansion slot on the motherboard. Secure the card in place using a screw, and after affixing the network card and connecting the cables into their proper places, verify if it is properly installed in the device manager. Installation and configuration of the network card may vary depending on the operating system you use. Connect the computers to each other and locate ‘network properties’ from the control panel. Verify if your network card is listed as a network component. Click the ‘file and print sharing’ under the network window if you want to allow file and print sharing on your computer. Enable the same settings on the other computer. Highlight the TCP/IP protocol by clicking the ‘properties’ button in order to set it up for your network adapter. Specify the IP address and note that the other computer must have a different IP address with the same subnet mask.

2. Basic network with file sharing is possible with Ethernet network cards with speeds of 10/100 mbps, a network switch, and standard network cables, and of course two or more computers. Basic configuration to connect the computers to each other is similar to peer-to-peer settings, and again, dependent on the computer’s operating system.

3. Basic network with file and broadband modem sharing will enable all computers in the house to share one modem connection. However, with multiple users in the house accessing the Internet at one time, browsing speed will be sluggish due to the slow connection.

4. Basic network with file and Internet sharing allows computer users in the house to share one Internet connection. It requires additional hardware, Ethernet network cards, a network hub, switch or router. Do the same configuration done with a peer-to-peer network. Your broadband Internet connection must be connected to the WAN port on the router. Connect the network switch to the router and affix each of the computers to the switch. The broadband Internet provider will provide you with network settings that you have to specify in your network router.

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