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Microsoft Discovers vulnerability in Google Web Browser

Microsoft Vulnerability Research (MSVR) has found a flaw in Google Chrome, Google's web browsing software, through Google's Chrome Fame plug-in for Internet Explorer users (officially described as "an early-stage open source plug-in that seamlessly brings Google Chrome's open web technologies and speedy JavaScript engine to Internet Explorer). Frame also claims ...

Green Drinks networking event will open opportunities

Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. These Green Drinks events include a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. This month’s Green Drinks is a collaborative event featuring groups from the University ...

Women’s Basketball Leads 45-27 at the Half

The Ducks hold an 18-point lead at halftime, but they have yet to click on offense. They are shooting only 38.7% from the field, and already have 12 turnovers. Free throws have been the difference, as the Ducks have hit 18 of 19 while Eastern Washington has attempted just five. ...

Russia says ‘No’ to Modern Warfare 2’s ‘No Russian’

More trouble for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as Russia recalls all copies of the game from stores due to the way Russians are portrayed in the game. Specifically the mission "No Russian", which features a Russian terrorist slaughtering civilians in an airport, has the censors all riled up. ...

Ducks Volleyball Announces 2010 Recruiting Class

The Ducks have announced their incoming freshman class for the fall of 2010, and it includes an impressive array of players. The players are: Camryn Irwin: A setter from Brush Prairie, Washington (member of all-state team) Lauren Plum: A setter from Poway, California (PrepVolleyball Senior Ace and Sophomore 79 member) Jaklyn Wheeler: An ...

Veterans Day: An open letter to campus

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the armistice that would end the first World War was signed. Since 1919 we have honored our veterans on this day. Those, filled with infinite courage, who were willing to commit the ultimate sacrifice in the defense ...

LeGarrette Blount reinstated

The press release finally came out this morning that everyone had been expecting since before the Stanford game last week: suspended running back LeGarrette Blount has been reinstated by the Oregon Ducks. Head coach Chip Kelly didn't talk a lot about it. He said in his weekly press conference that ...

House Passes Health Care Reform Bill

Last night, the national House of Representatives passed the much anticipated Health Care Reform Bill, with a narrow vote of 220 to 215. The legislation will require all U.S. citizens to carry a health insurance card (providing subsidized insurance to those unable to afford one) and require large companies to sufficiently ...

Ducks win third set 25-20, match 3-0

The Ducks closed out Arizona State with a 25-20 third set win, sweeping the match and heading into this week on a high note. Sonja Newcombe and Heather Meyers played the starring roles on offense, as Newcombe hit .394 with 14 kills and Meyers hit .393 with 13 kills. Freshman ...

Ducks take second set by score of 25-16

The Ducks pulled away again in the second set, finishing with another 25-16 win to go up 2-0 in the match. The team looks much more confident tonight, and their serving is much improved over last night. They have only one service error and two service aces. Junior outside hitter ...