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Ahmad Masalma, an opposition activist in Daraa, said rebels from the Free Syrian Army umbrella group fired a mortar shell at the tent in a government-held area after repeatedly warning civilians to stay away. |
He said there were about 100 people in the tent, including members of pro-Assad militias, officers and employees. |
In Syria, rallies and other public gatherings by Assad's supporters are being held, often in tents, in some government-controlled parts of the country ahead of the election. Assad is widely expected to win a third seven-year mandate. |
Assad's family has ruled Syria for more than 40 years. Though this year's vote will be the first time the family has faced challengers as opposed to a yes-or-no vote on their rule, a recently passed election law makes it impossible for those leading the revolt against Assad to compete. |
Assad was last seen in public April 20 when Syrian state television broadcast images of him visiting the ancient Christian village of Maaloula north of Damascus. Government forces recently recaptured the town, part of a series of major advances around Damascus and in the country's central region ahead of the vote. |
On Thursday, Syrian tanks backed by massive air power rolled into the grounds of a sprawling prison in the northern city of Aleppo, breaking a yearlong opposition siege and allowing Assad's forces to close in on a nearby opposition command center. |
Aleppo is Syria's largest city and has been carved up into government- and opposition-held areas since the opposition fighters launched an offensive in the north in mid-2012. |
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Want to ensure that your PC and all of your files and data stay safe, secure, and private--without breaking the bank? We've rounded up 11 free security and privacy utilities that shield you against malware, protect your data at Wi-Fi hotspots, encrypt your hard drive, and do everything in between. |
Malware is the most dangerous threat you'll come across online. Viruses, Trojan horses, and other types of malware can do immeasurable damage to your PC, steal your private information, and even turn your PC into a zombie that spews spam or carries out an attacker's commands. No need to be a victim, though; these freeb... |
About as simple to use as protection software gets, Microsoft Security Essentials sits in the background, scanning the programs you run to determine whether they're malware and then disposing of any that prove to be dangerous. In addition, it regularly scans your system to make sure no infections have gotten through. I... |
This well-designed, speedy antimalware tool is easy to use, and PCWorld rated it as the top free antivirus program. Like Microsoft's freebie, Avast Free Antivirus is a set-and-forget utility. Just run it and set the options, and it handles the rest on its own. Its scans are exceptionally fast, and it uses few system re... |
This longtime spyware killer is one of the most popular files in PCWorld's Downloads library, and with good reason. Spybot Search & Destroy, as its name implies, is dedicated to eliminating spyware, and it does a great job. It scans your PC to catch offending spyware, including tracking cookies and spyware apps. It als... |
Every PC needs a good firewall, software that blocks applications on the computer from making unsafe outbound connections. A firewall is especially useful because Trojan horses typically try to make outbound connections; a firewall will also help to prevent your PC from becoming a zombie and doing an attacker's bidding... |
When you use a Wi-Fi hotspot at a café, airport, or other public location, your PC and your privacy are particularly vulnerable. In such places it's exceptionally easy for anyone in the area to snoop on your activities as you browse the Web, especially since the advent of the free Firesheep extension that allows anyone... |
The CyberGhost VPN utility sets up a virtual private network when you connect to the Internet. Simply install and run the software, and hop online. It hides your true IP address and connects you to anonymous servers. In fact, don't feel limited to using it at hotspots--you can also use it whenever you wish to guard you... |
Note, however, that CyberGhost VPN has a couple of limitations. First, the free version is good for only a 6-hour session or 1GB of downloads; after that, you'll have to restart the session. Second, it typically connects you to servers in Europe, so you may not be able to connect to, say, the U.S. version of Google. If... |
The free Firefox add-in HTTPS Everywhere is designed to protect your privacy when you visit specific sites, including Facebook, Google Search, the New York Times, Paypal, Twitter, the Washington Post, and Wikipedia. It's an ideal tool for fending off Firesheep hackers. Note that it protects you only on sites that emplo... |
This freebie does exactly what its name suggests: Hotspot Shield protects you when you're connected to a hotspot, by encrypting all of your data packets. When you install it, make sure to decline the extra toolbars. And if you don't want your home page and default search engine to change, uncheck those options as well ... |
Every time you perform a Web search, you give up a bit of your privacy. Search engines track your search terms, and they can build profiles about your interests based on what you search for. The free TrackMeNot add-in for Firefox and TrackMeNot add-in for Chrome cleverly thwart such behavior, bombarding search engines ... |
Finally, you'll want to secure your PC itself--its contents as well as any passwords you've stored on it. The next three freebies will do the work for you. |
You have plenty of passwords you use every month, for websites, ATMs, email services, and more. Most likely, you've stored them somewhere on your PC--which means that they can be stolen. Lock them away with KeePass, which hides them in an encrypted database so that only you can use them. In addition, the tool will crea... |
Worried that a snoop can walk by your PC when you're not around, and then access all of its files and applications? Concerned about what might happen to your files and data if you lose your laptop? FreeOTFE can encrypt files and folders--or your entire hard disk--and then decrypt the data on the fly as you use it. This... |
You already know that you should take care of any vulnerabilities in your PC's operating system, but you might be surprised to learn that out-of-date applications can contain security flaws and pose significant problems too. If you have installed applications but neglected to regularly update and patch them, your compu... |
Chris Wilder’s decision to focus on quality rather than quantity in this summer’s transfer window is a reflection of both Sheffield United’s improved recruitment budget and his faith in Sheffield United’s first team squad. |
The 50-year-old, whose side spent most of last season chasing a top six finish despite the hierarchy’s decision to keep the purse strings drawn tight, discovered last month that co-owners Kevin McCabe and HRH Prince Abdullah bin Musa’ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud were increasing the amount of money placed at his disposal to... |
Although that decision has allowed Wilder to go shopping in previously off-limits areas of the market, his refusal to embark upon another comprehensive makeover reveals a belief the likes of John Fleck, Jack O’Connell and Paul Coutts, who is set to return from serious injury at the beginning of next term, can reprise l... |
United’s strategy reveals an old fashioned but eminently sensible belief in the power of coaching and hard work on the training ground. While many of his counterparts prefer to sign ready made replacements, Wilder, his assistant Alan Knill and head of sports science Matt Prestridge spend the majority of their time focu... |
Although vacancies for two new centre-forwards and a centre-half have been identified, Wilder insisted this does not confirm a lack of faith in the likes of Leon Clarke, Billy Sharp or Jack O’Connell. On the contrary, the former Northampton Town and Halifax chief believes introducing some fresh blood can help them reac... |
“I thought the lads did great last season,” Wilder said. “They did great when they got promoted the season before but arguably what they’ve just done is even better because of the difference in levels. |
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45, of Waipahu, HI, died in Ewa Beach on February 19, 2019. She was born in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Services: 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Mauka Chapel. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. |
Ignoring Israel's numerous redeployments in the West Bank in accordance with the Oslo accords, Milton Viorst (Op-Ed, May 24) does not mention that Israel has, so far, upheld its end of the deal. The Palestinians have not, as we saw when Palestinian police fired at Israeli soldiers and civilians. |
Israel has made painful territorial concessions ever since the signing of the accord seven years ago, while the Palestinians continue to make demands while failing to commit themselves to the basics of the very agreement they signed. |
As long as the Palestinians do not assume the responsibilities that come with the land and authority they are being given as part of the Oslo framework, they will never gain Israel's confidence and there will be no true advancement in the process. |
Josh Philippe fired an unbeaten 86 for the Sixers in the nine-wicket BBL win over Hobart Hurricanes. |
Josh Philippe can't avoid the Steve Smith comparisons. |
They have the same baby-faced looks, they sound alike and their batting styles are uncannily similar - right down to the nervous shuffle across the crease. |
And he revealed that he has come under the mentorship of the deposed Australian skipper after arriving at the Sydney Sixers for this summer's Big Bash League. |
Philippe announced himself with a 49-ball 86 during the Sixers' nine-wicket win over heavyweights Hobart on Wednesday. |
"He's thrown me balls, he can't now with his arm (after shoulder surgery), he looks like Robocop at the moment," Philippe said. |
"He's been in touch with me quite a bit and he's been a big help. |
"He's always really supportive, he messages me when I do well and always sees how I'm going." |
Philippe was a late call-up to the Sixers and had intended to spend the summer at home in Western Australia, having been offered a spot in the Perth Scorchers' extended squad as a local replacement player. |
However, when the Sixers came knocking offering a place in their starting XI as their first-choice wicketkeeper and a chance to train alongside Smith at NSW Cricket headquarters, he couldn't pass it up. |
"I wouldn't say I modelled (his batting technique on Smith) but I do really like the way he plays and moves around the crease, he can hit the same ball in a lot of different areas," Philippe said. |
"I do try to do that as well in little bit of a different way." |
The 21-year-old was a fixture of Western Australia's One Day Cup campaign and hit his maiden Sheffield Shield century against Victoria in October. |
He spent the opening nine games in the Sixers' middle order but has excelled since being bumped up into the opening spot over their last two outings. |
Importantly, he now shapes as the answer to their top-order woes having used Jack Edwards, Joe Denly, Justin Avendano as openers this season. |
"I love batting up the top, I love going out there with only two on the rope and a new ball that comes off the bat nice and hard," Philippe said. |
"I do feel I'm more effective at the top." |
The Ice Figure Skating International Competition 2015 was held in Budapest from November 30th to December 1st. |
Among the youth participants there were 5 Georgian skaters who earned three golden and one bronze medal between them. |
Anna dea Gulbian-Schmidt got 40.40 points. And Nioloz Egadze ranked with 41.06 points. |
Natalia Lomineishvili got first place among those born in 2006. |
Figure skating is a sport and activity in which individuals, duos or groups perform on figure skates on ice. |
A team of students from the University of New South Wales has discovered a secret algorithm which, they claim, allows them to print public transport tickets for buses, trains and ferries. |
The four students – Damon Stacey, Dougall Johnson, Karla Burnett and Theo Julienne – presented their research at the Ruxcon Security Conference last month in Melbourne. |
But the students did not name the transport agency exposed by their findings. |
Mr Julienne told Fairfax in an email interview that he and the other researchers collected around 1000 used public transport tickets over five years and analysed the data on them to work out how it was stored and encrypted. |
"We looked for correlations, bits of data that were the same across similar tickets and slowly, we found enough patterns to work out the entire algorithm used to encode the ticket," he was quoted as saying. |
"We have not written tickets, but we are certain that it is possible seeing as we have uncovered every aspect of the algorithm." |
The team used magnetic card readers and some specially-purchased tickets to crack the code used on the tickets. |
"We were surprised at how simple the encryption was," said Mr Julienne. |
Transport for NSW issued a statement which said it was a serious offence to travel without a rail ticket. |
It also said that a new electronic ticketing system will be gradually introduced into Sydney's transport system. |
The new trial tickets do not use the magnetic stripe that the students claim to have cracked. |
The organising committee for the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode farewell football match has confirmed May 18, 2019 for the high-profile game. |
The epoch match, according to the organisers, would see former World Footballer of the Year and President of Liberia, George Weah, play alongside notable world football legends, including Didier Drogba. |
The chairman, organising committee for the match, Nigerian ex-international, Wahidi Akanni, in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday disclosed that the game was aimed at giving Ambode a befitting farewell. |
“Governor Ambode has served Lagos meritoriously for four years; so, the match will be played at the newly remodeled Onikan Stadium on May 18, which is 11 days to his final handover on May 29. |
“Aside from George Weah and Drogba, other African legends have signed up for the game between African legends and ex- Super Eagles’ stars. |
“Others who will play on the side of the African legends are Michael Essien and Samuel Eto’O Fills,” Akanni said. |
He also stated that, for the event to have trappings of youth football development, there would be a football clinic at the Campos Square. |
“The stage has been set for a curtain raiser between Lagos United Under-15 boys and girls against their Kebbi State counterparts. |
“This is to spice up the game aimed to celebrating the sports achievements of Ambode in Lagos State. |
“The U-15 games are aimed at raising awareness for grassroots football development, which has gained prominence across the country. |
“The proceeds from these games will be donated to the children of some ex-internationals who have been finding it difficult to pay school fees,” he said. |
Baton Rouge native Lacey Sanchez took home the crown for Miss Louisiana in Monroe over the weekend. Sanchez, 23, won the title June 28 while representing the Miss Lafayette organization and will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in September. |
Sanchez, who is a graduate student at LSU, sang "God Help the Outcast" during the talent competition, which comes from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," according to The Town Talk. |
The top 10 contestants competed in a number of events, including lifestyle and fitness swimsuit, evening wear and talent during the event, which was held at the Monroe Civic Center. The top five contestants also answered an interview question on stage. |
Sanchez went to high school in St. Michael High School and graduated from LSU in 2013 with a degree in English. She also competed in pole vaulting with the track and field teams. |
The largest district in Presque Isle had ended the break, intended to allow students to help with the harvest, but business leaders complained. |
PRESQUE ISLE – A potato harvest is being reinstated for high school students in a Maine school district. |
WAGM-TV reports that Superintendent Brian Carpenter resigned after School Administrative District 1 voted 12-2 Wednesday night. The district represents the Presque Isle High School, the largest in Aroostook County. |
The board previously voted to discontinue the harvest break, but decided to reconsider the decision after farmers, business leaders, and other community members voiced concerns. |
Supporters believe that the harvest break is good for the students by teaching them hard work and responsibility. But a school district survey indicated only about 15 percent of Presque Isle High School students contributed to harvest work in 2017. |
Details on Carpenter’s resignation weren’t immediately available. |
Station 1 on Nevada Avenue. |
Three days after Christmas in 1925, Colorado Springs firemen ran their first alarm from Fire Station No. 1 at 29 S. Weber St. |
Today, the station, where firefighters squeeze modern apparatus into its two pint-sized bays, is one of the busiest in the city. |
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