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Feds in NY shut down 16 sports streaming websites

The Associated Press February 3, 2012

NEW YORK — With the Super Bowl days away, federal authorities announced a crackdown Thursday on websites that stream unauthorized broadcasts of sports events just hours after New England quarterback...

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1982 Hama massacre looms over Syria revolt

The Associated Press February 3, 2012

BEIRUT — Thirty years ago Thursday, Syria’s regime launched a withering assault on the rebellious city of Hama, leveling entire neighborhoods and killing thousands in one of the most notorious...

To solve a problem, some task forces are just reactionary

Liz Farmer February 2, 2012

Whenever a controversial issue “hits the fan,” it can seem like UT administrators form a task force to confront the issue head on. But faculty members sometimes wonder if these groups improve...

Poetry on the Plaza focuses on love poems for Valentine’s Day

Alexandra Klima February 2, 2012

With Valentine’s Day and spring around the corner, students and locals congregated Wednesday afternoon to listen to a number of speakers recite love poems. Poetry on the Plaza, hosted by the Harry...

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Strategies to deal with climate change

Ayesha Kang February 2, 2012

Although there has been a growth in the technology that forecasts climate change, scientists are not equipped to effectively deal with natural disasters, said climatologist and University of Reading professor...

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With energy efficient neighborhood, students can do real-world research

Kayla Jonsson February 2, 2012

A green energy research company working directly with the University will soon relocate to an energy-efficient neighborhood one-and-a-half miles from campus. Pecan Street Inc., a research and development...

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Post-presidential campaign, Perry’s approval ratings drop

Andrew Messamore February 2, 2012

Following his failed presidential bid, Governor Rick Perry’s approval ratings have fallen below President Obama’s among Texans, according to a new phone survey. The Austin American-Statesman,...

Kokabee to remain imprisoned in Iran for at least another year

Victoria Pagan February 2, 2012

Physics graduate student Omid Kokabee will remain illegally imprisoned in Iran under espionage charges for at least another year with no court hearing or release date in sight, said Eugene Chudnovsky,...

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City ordinance requires pregnancy crisis centers to detail services

Sarah White February 2, 2012

Pregnancy counseling centers offering numerous health and wellness services will be required by a city ordinance passed last Thursday to obtain a facility license that does not exist, said one center’s...

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Lecture explores masculinity in homosexual performers

Shreya Banerjee February 2, 2012

February is Black History Month and members of the department of African and African Diaspora Studies and the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies said they want to focus their...

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Program installs bike-sharing kiosks throughout Austin

Kayla Jonsson February 1, 2012

Austinites will soon have a new way to travel around downtown through the upcoming Bike Share Program between a local bike shop and a city organization. The program began in December when the Capital...

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SG passes tuition referendum despite opposition

Jody Serrano February 1, 2012

Students will be able to voice their opinions on tuition increases and funding cuts during the campus-wide general election in March after a Student Government vote Tuesday night. It is the first such...

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