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...early to render standard DVDs obsolete, but high-definition discs are clearly the future. The only question: Which format will become the industry standard, Blu-ray or HD DVD? Technically, they're pretty similar, so it will ultimately depend on what consumers will buy. Judging from CES's offerings, there is plenty to choose from. Both Toshiba and RCA announced they will ship $500 to $800 HD DVD players this spring. Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Pioneer and Philips say they will ship Blu-ray players later this year. But Samsung will be first, with a $1,000 Blu-ray in April...
...Attackers can take control of a Windows PC by luring users to visit websites where their browser automatically downloads specially coded image files. The tainted files are saved in the Windows Metafile (WMF) format, but can be labeled as seemingly harmless JPEG and GIF files, the most common type of images found in webpages and e-mails. Researchers say attackers use the entry point to install hidden programs that can launch pop-up ads or steal passwords and other sensitive information...
...well on its way to legitimization. In a tradition that will carry over to the next Music Editor of the Harvard Crimson, Eric L. Fritz ’08, we are now identifying the directors of the videos we cover, with the aim of promoting innovative work in the format...
...Core, so that people who wanted to take it could take it.”Engell says that in addition to a class devoted entirely to speaking, discussion sections are another context in which students can practice public speaking. He says that sections that already run on a discussion format might experiment with debate and oral presentation so that everyone is encouraged to be more disciplined about how they speak and present.According to Herman, however, some students shy away from public speaking opportunities and might not be so fond of a course devoted to this topic...
...Heck, after that is shopping period, which you don’t even really need to be back for. Certainly, if you’re looking for the option involving the least stress, you’ve already found it.The only marginally valid criticism of our exam and break format is that it misaligns Harvard’s schedule with the rest of the nation, making it hard to go on long vacations with family or see friends from other schools. This is a fair critique, but hardly one that outweighs the benefits I’ve mentioned above. After...