AssetHost AssetHost is an attempt to create a one-stop-shop for hosting and linking to media assets that are intended for inclusion in news stories. The goal is to create a hub that multiple frontend CMS systems can hook into, querying images, videos and documents from one source and enabling the easier interchange of data. Philosophy AssetHost is built around the idea that all web media assets need to have a static visual fallback, either to support limited-functionality devices or to support rendering of rich media assets in contexts where a rich implementation isn't desired. AssetHost is intended to run as two pieces: a backend asset server and lightweight frontend plugins that attach to the CMS system. The pieces should speak to each other using a ... Continue reading →
Morgado died May 23 in Zharay, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his patrol with an improvised explosive device. A full obituary will follow. California's War Dead is the Los Angeles Times' collection of stories about the 700 California servicemembers and 474 others based in California who died during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Find a Profile Search a last name Select a name Recent deaths Travis A. Morgado, 25, San Jose May 23 Brian L. Walker, 25, Lucerne Valley May 13 Wade D. Wilson, 22, Normangee, Texas May 11 Chase S. Marta, 24, Chico May 7 Thomas K. Fogarty, 30, Alameda May 6 See all » About the Data Desk This page was created by the Data Desk, a team of reporters and Web developers ... Continue reading →
The British auction house embroiled in the bloody mess halted the would-be sale, and the item's owner has agreed to donate the DNA in question. Continue reading →
Sites claim to be news for the 99%. The Chicago Tribune Company has filed a complaint with World Intellectual Property Organization over “occupy” web sites using its brand. The complaint targets occupiedchicagotribune.org and occupychicagotribune.org, the former of which is a web site that states “We’re proud to have no affiliation whatsoever with the 1% Chicago Tribune or the Tribune Co.”. The site states: The Occupied Chicago Tribune is an independent media source for those who do not see their struggles and views represented in the mainstream press. We created this paper to provide an outlet for reporting, commentary and analysis on the growing Occupy movement, its unique application in our city and the struggles of the 99%. These “occupiers” are going to flip out even ... Continue reading →
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(CNN) – Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney will be joined in Las Vegas next week by two of his backers: former candidate Newt Gingrich and reality television star Donald Trump. The event will take place Tuesday at Trump's International Hotel on the Strip. Romney's campaign is also raffling a chance to have dinner with Trump for supporters who donate to the campaign. – Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @PoliticalTicker "I want you: Dine with the Donald," a campaign flier proclaims, along with a drawing of Trump. The campaign offers: "Airport transportation in the Trump vehicle; Stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York; Tour the Celebrity Apprentice Boardroom; Dine with Donald Trump and Mitt Romney." Trump, who flirted with a bid for ... Continue reading →
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