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Four states join U.S. suit against JetBlue buyout of Spirit

JetBlue Airways' bid to take over Miramar-based Spirit Airlines has drawn more opposition as California, Maryland, New Jersey and North Carolina joined a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit to stop the transaction.




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UF’s Todd Golden will coach against Grambling State amid allegations of stalking, sexual harassment

Todd Golden released a statement a day earlier acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and said he's considering “defamation claims" as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa.




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Gators coach Todd Golden warmly received prior to win against Grambling State

Following the win, Todd Golden did not comment on the allegations. UF's third-year coach referred only to a statement he made Saturday evening, where he acknowledged an ongoing Title IX investigation by UF and said he and attorney Ken Turkel are considering “defamation claims.”




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Column: Hollywood is so lost it can’t even satirize itself. It’s time to rewatch HBO’s ‘The Comeback’ instead

HBO’s superhero movie satire “The Franchise” has no new ideas and it’s not even funny. Ironically, the 20-year-old Hollywood satire called “The Comeback” feels more timely.




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Pictures: UCF Knights Men’s basketball team win third straight against Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94.




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Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ...

The Dolphins selected the best players available in the NFL draft on Day 2, and they're convinced they did the right thing. However, some think they should have filled their needs, especially when it comes to tight end, right tackle and left guard.




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[ K.Sup22 (05/21) ] - ITU-T K.45 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in the access and trunk networks against lightning

ITU-T K.45 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in the access and trunk networks against lightning




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[ K.Sup21 (05/21) ] - ITU-T K.21 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in customer premises against lightning

ITU-T K.21 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in customer premises against lightning




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[ K.Sup24 (05/21) ] - ITU-T K.20 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre against lightning

ITU-T K.20 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre against lightning




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[ K.Sup24 (07/22) ] - ITU-T K.20 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre against lightning

ITU-T K.20 - Rationale for setting resistibility requirements of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre against lightning




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[ K.21 (08/22) ] - Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in customer premises to overvoltages and overcurrents

Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in customer premises to overvoltages and overcurrents




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[ K.45 (11/22) ] - Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in the access and trunk networks to overvoltages and overcurrents

Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in the access and trunk networks to overvoltages and overcurrents




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[ K.20 (11/22) ] - Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre to overvoltages and overcurrents

Resistibility of telecommunication equipment installed in a telecommunication centre to overvoltages and overcurrents




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[ K.153 (09/23) ] - Guidance on determining the compliance boundaries (exclusion zones) of radio transmitter installations

Guidance on determining the compliance boundaries (exclusion zones) of radio transmitter installations




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[ K.37 (01/24) ] - Low and high frequency EMC mitigation techniques for telecommunication installations and systems - Basic EMC Recommendation

Low and high frequency EMC mitigation techniques for telecommunication installations and systems - Basic EMC Recommendation




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[ C.3 (03/93) ] - Instructions for international telecommunication services

Instructions for international telecommunication services




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[ C.3 (11/88) ] - Instructions for international telecommunication services

Instructions for international telecommunication services




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Resolution 55 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Mainstreaming a gender perspective in ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector activities

Resolution 55 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Mainstreaming a gender perspective in ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector activities




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Experimental studies on plates and ducts installed at equipment inlets and outlets

Experimental studies on plates and ducts installed at equipment inlets and outlets




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[ L.108/L.79 (03/18) ] - Optical fibre cable elements for microduct blowing-installation application

Optical fibre cable elements for microduct blowing-installation application




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[ L.163 (11/18) ] - Criteria for optical cable installation with minimal existing infrastructure

Criteria for optical cable installation with minimal existing infrastructure




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[ L.156/L.57 (03/18) ] - Air-assisted installation of optical fibre cables

Air-assisted installation of optical fibre cables




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[ X.Sup29 (09/17) ] - ITU-T X.1242 - Supplement on guidelines on countermeasures against short message service phishing and smishing attacks

ITU-T X.1242 - Supplement on guidelines on countermeasures against short message service phishing and smishing attacks




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Meta to offer Facebook and Instagram users in Europe less personalized ads after pressure from regulators

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscription, social media company Meta said Tuesday, bowing to pressure from Brussels over privacy and digital competition concerns.

Meta Platforms has been offering European Union an ad-free subscription option for about a year to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, but regulators had accused the company of giving people a false choice.

The company said in a blog post that while people will still be able to choose between the subscription and existing free versions, it would also start giving free users an extra option over the coming weeks to see digital ads that are less personalized.

This means ads will be targeted at users based only on what they see during their current session on Facebook or Instagram going back no more than two hours, plus minimal personal information such as age, location, gender as well as how they engage with ads.

Data from all of a user’s previous time spent on Facebook or Instagram, which is typically combined to precisely target an individual with tailored ads, won’t be used.

“While this new choice is designed to give people an additional control over their data and ad experience, it may result in ads that are less relevant to a person’s interests,” Meta said in a blog post. “That means people will see ads that they don’t find as interesting. This drop in relevance is inevitable given that drastically reduced data is being used to show these less personalized ads to people.”

People who choose the new option will see ad breaks that can’t be skipped for a few seconds, Meta said.

European Union regulators had accused Meta of breaching the 27-nation bloc’s digital rules when it gave user the option to pay a monthly fee to avoid being targeted by ads based on their personal data.

The U.S. tech giant had rolled out the option after the European Union’s top court ruled Meta must first get consent before showing ads to users, in a decision that threatened its business model of tailoring ads based on individual users’ online interests and digital activity.

The company also said Tuesday it’s slashing monthly subscription prices for the ad-free option. Web users will pay 5.99 euros ($6.36), down from 9.99 euros previously, while iPhone and Android users will be charged 7.99 euros instead of 12.99 euros, which includes commissions charged by the Apple and Google mobile app stores.

Meta’s new subscription model could hit the company’s lucrative digital ad business in one of its biggest markets. The company said it has already factored the new offering into its most recent business outlook and financial guidance.

The options are available to users 18 and older in the EU’s 27 member countries, plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

—Kelvin Chan, Associated Press business writer




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Installing Cisco ISE Evaluation VM for Labbing

This post describes how to install a Cisco ISE evaluation VM for labbing. The VM will run for 90 days, providing a full feature set for up to 100 endpoints. Start by downloading the software. I’ll be using an OVA




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Installing Certificate on ISE Lab Server

When ISE is installed, all the certificates used for different services such as EAP, Admin portal, etc., are self signed. Below is a short summary of the certificates that ISE uses: The certificates can be seen by going to Administration




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Protect Yourself Against Location Tracking Abuses

Recent revelations of unauthorized location tracking by Babel Street expose privacy vulnerabilities for iPhone users. Adam Engst offers actionable strategies to reduce the likelihood of having your privacy violated by data brokers.












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Case Study: Kia Forum and Working Against the Clock

The Kia Forum, outside of Los Angeles, was under pressure to have its existing rooftop logo removed and replaced. Contractor Centimark, using GAF products, got the job done on time. Learn how in this GAF case study.




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Oklahoma to Offer Grants Encouraging Storm-Resistant Roof Installs

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.




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MRA: We Need Strong Residential Resiliency Standards in Western States to Protect Against Wildfires

With a home’s roof being the single most vulnerable area for ignition in the event of a wildfire, materials such as quality metal roofing systems that carry a Class A rating for fire resistance are essential.




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SnapNrack and CertainTeed Partner, Help Installers and Homeowners ‘Go Solar’

SnapNrack and CertainTeed join forces to offer seamless warranties for solar installations on residential roofs, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners and installers.




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Project Profile: New Jersey School District Enters Net-Zero Revolution with SolarEdge PV Rooftop Installation

The SolarEdge DC-optimized systems are forecast to reduce carbon emissions by the equivalent of 1,500 tons of coal burned, or 171 homes’ electricity use per year.




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Contractor Pro Tip: Leave Installing and Disconnecting Lightning Protection to Specialists

Roofers face enough challenges; the importance of involving specialists for lightning protection systems to meet strict standards — and avoid potential issues with dissimilar metals and corrosion — is crucial for compliance.




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S-5! Supporting Battle Against Breast Cancer with Donation, Fundraiser

In addition to a $5,000 donation to advance breast cancer care, S-5! is holding a fundraising campaign to benefit two organizations: the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House and the Careity Foundation.




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Steel Deck Institute Publishes Updates to Roof Deck Design Manual

The new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the code.




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Western Specialty Contractors Installs Roof Expansion for EV Manufacturer

Western Specialty Contractors of St. Louis recently announced its Peoria, Ill. branch completed a 500,000-square-foot roof expansion for EV manufacturer Rivian.




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2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: SoundHound AI Brings Speech Breakthroughs to the Mainstream

SoundHound AI, based in Santa Clara, Calif., this year launched, among other things, Chat AI, a voice-enabled digital assistant with generative artificial intelligence; and Smart Answering, which uses voice AI to handle inbound customer calls.




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Colossyan Introduces Instant Avatar Feature

Colossyan's Instant Avatar turns 20-second videos into avatars capable of speaking 70 languages.




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La profesora de Valencia que recoge pupitres, libros e instrumentos musicales para reponer los colegios dañados: "El problema vendrá después de limpiar el barro"

Carmen Pellicer organiza una red de solidaridad por toda España. "No es fácil sostener la solidaridad en el tiempo", admite Leer




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El ministro de Política Territorial pide "no convertir la tragedia en instrumento partidario" y el PP replica: "No ha fallado el Estado, ha fallado el Gobierno"

Ángel Víctor Torres asegura que los recursos desplegados por el Ejecutivo han salvado la vida de 36.907 personas, aboga por un "pacto de Estado" y anuncia un "alto comisionado" para la reconstrucción Leer




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Dejan en libertad a la directora del Instituto de la Víctima de Guatemala, Ligia Hernández, tras aceptar la comisión de dos delitos

Ha sido condenada por el juez a un año de prisión conmutable (seis meses por cada delito) y una multa de 10.000 quetzales (1.250 euros), si bien fue beneficiada con la suspensión de la pena impuesta Leer




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Multas por instalar sombrillas y hamacas antes de las 9:30 en las playas de Calpe (Alicante)

Los elementos que estén más de tres horas sin la presencia de sus dueños a lo largo del día podrán ser retiradas Leer