HTML 5

HTML5 is a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web, a core technology of the Internet. It is the latest[when?] revision of the HTML standard (originally created in 1990 and most recently standardized as HTML4 in 1997[1]) and currently[when?] remains under development. Its core aims have been to improve the language with support for the latest multimedia while keeping it easily readable by humans and consistently understood by computers and devices (web browsers, parsers etc.). HTML5 is intended to subsume not only HTML4, but XHTML1 and DOM2HTML (particularly JavaScript) as well.[1]

Following its immediate predecessors HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.1, HTML5 is a response to the observation that the HTML and XHTML in common use on the World Wide Web is a mixture of features introduced by various specifications, along with those introduced by software products such as web browsers, those established by common practice, and the many syntax errors in existing web documents. It is also an attempt to define a single markup language that can be written in either HTML or XHTML syntax. It includes detailed processing models to encourage more interoperable implementations; it extends, improves and rationalises the markup available for documents, and introduces markup and APIs for complex web applications.[2]

In particular, HTML5 adds many new syntactical features. These include the

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, are designed to enrich the semantic content of documents. New attributes have been introduced for the same purpose, while some elements and attributes have been removed. Some elements, such as , and have been changed, redefined or standardised. The APIs and DOM are no longer afterthoughts, but are fundamental parts of the HTML5 specification.[2] HTML5 also defines in some detail the required processing for invalid documents, so that syntax errors will be treated uniformly by all conforming browsers and other user agents.[3]

Tucker Carlson thinks Michael Vick should have been executed

Tucker Carlson is on TV this week, as a substitute. Tucker Carlson does not have his own TV show, in part because Jon Stewart famously schooled him when Carlson was co-hosting CNN's "Crossfire."

Tucker Carlson wants Michael Vick to be executed Carlson never recovered.

What has happened to Carlson's career in the six years that Stewart knocked the bow tie right off the smug host? Carlson has three things going for him. He has a relatively new website, The Daily Caller, which launched earlier this year. He regularly calls into the Bubba the Love Sponge's radio show. And to pay the bills, he is under contract with Fox News, where he pops up on various political shows to punch up their panels and occasionally fill in for vacationing hosts.

This week Carlson is keeping Sean Hannity's seat warm. Tuesday he chose to punch up "Hannity" using the trifecta of any controversial conversation: religion, politics, and extreme stances on death. While setting up a segment on President Obama's recent telephone call to Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles (wherein the president praised the Eagles for giving ex-con quarterback Michael Vick a second chance after being incarcerated), Carlson casually stated that even though he is a Christian, he thinks Vick should be killed for the crime that the courts thought was only worthy of 19 months in the clink.

"I'm a Christian," Carlson quipped mere days after the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace. "I've made mistakes myself, I believe fervently in second chances, but Michael Vick killed dogs, and he did in a heartless and cruel way. And I think, personally, he should've been executed for that. He wasn't, but the idea that the president of the United States would be getting behind someone who murdered dogs? Kind of beyond the pale."

Job well done, Tucker. If there's three things popular on the "Hannity" show it's God, guns, and Obama-bashing. Carlson hit his quota in less than 16 seconds. And like a cherry on top, the Internet is buzzing with people typing out "Tucker..."



In August, Carlson appeared with former Wonkette editor Ana Marie Cox for a public service announcement for the Washington Animal Rescue League to benefit homeless animals. "Washington is a town where 50% of the people can disagree with you 100% of the time. But there are some things on which we can all agree -- animals shouldn't be mistreated," they said.

Many disagree with Carlson regarding his views about the convicted animal abuser who has turned himself around in such a manner that the Humane Society president believes that Vick should be allowed to own a dog.

Spike Obummer said: "First time I have ever disagreed with Tucker. The man, Vick, lost years of his productive life for his crime. As cold and callous as his deeds were, he paid the price our system judged to be fair. The debt is paid. Let him go on with his life which will always remain under a microscope."

Where are these comments coming from? Carlson's site, The Daily Caller, where this, the year's biggest story about the site's editor-in-chief, has only garnered 19 comments. Most of which, naturally, support Tucker's extreme aside.

Things weren't as supportive around the rest of the Web. None of the readers of the Associated Press story on FoxNews.com supported Carlson.

"What a ridiculous and moronic thing to say..." began islandtransient.

"Vick apologized, went bankrupt, lost his job, lost his home and savings, went to jail, and now realizes the error of his ways and even speaks to kids about his mistakes. What more do you want from

Pat Robertson questions harsh pot laws

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says harsh penalties for marijuana possession are costly for America and damaging to young people. But a spokesman says he is not calling for decriminalizing pot.

The spokesman said Thursday that Robertson made the comments on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "700 Club" in the context of faith-based approaches to treating offenders.

Spokesman Chris Roslan said Robertson "unequivocally stated" he is against the use of illegal drugs.

The comments, however, were widely interpreted on several websites as an endorsement by the Christian Coalition founder of legalizing marijuana. They were celebrated by NORML, a group that advocates legalization of the drug.

Wal-Mart Takes Small-Store Concept To Maximum Degree

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) is taking its vow to open smaller stores very seriously, planning a location that is 2% the size of its average supercenter, and by far the tiniest Wal-Mart store yet.

The roughly 3,500-square-foot store is being built on the campus of the University of Arkansas and will serve as a pharmacy and general merchandise outlet. It is dwarfed by the 185,000-square-foot size of the average Wal-Mart supercenter.

Wal-Mart's opening of the pharmacy comes at a time the retailer is looking for different ways to downsize from the massive stores that built the company into a $400 billion-a-year business. Stepped-up competition from deep discounters and a desire to enter urban areas, among other reasons, have Wal-Mart thinking about ways to refresh its big-box approach.

Bill Simon, head of Wal-Mart's U.S. operations, said during the fall that Wal-Mart planned to open medium-sized stores as small as 30,000 square feet in the years ahead, and even smaller locations along the lines of convenience-style stores the company operates in markets like Latin America.

The pharmacy, which will also carry other merchandise, is a move in the smaller store direction, but the company is noncommittal about expansion of the concept. "No more stores of this type are planned at this time, but we are always looking to learn," Wal-Mart spokeswoman Melissa Hill said.

The "Walmart on Campus" is replacing a pharmacy the university was operating and is expected to open in mid-January, in time for students' return for the new semester, although the store will also be open to the general public.

Wal-Mart has deep ties to the University of Arkansas, which is about 30 miles from the company's Bentonville, Ark., headquarters. The family of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton has given hundreds of millions of dollars to the school. The Sam M. Walton College of Business, named for Wal-Mart's founder, is part of the university, and the Bud Walton Arena, named for Sam's brother, is the site of Wal-Mart's annual shareholders' meeting.

But the pharmacy is a business venture, a school spokesman said. The university decided to close it because regulations restricted its ability to offer discounted drugs and offer longer hours, the spokesman said.

J.R. Smith dunks on Gary Neal, dunk of the year?

Despite being a huge pain in the neck for Denver coach George Karl, Nuggets guard J.R. Smith has always been able to get up, but it's difficult to remember a time he dunked as viciously on someone as he did on Gary Neal of the San Antonio Spurs.

With the first quarter drawing to a close, Smith dribbles the ball up court, shadowed by Spurs wing Ime Udoka. Using a lightning quick but simple right-to-left crossover, Smith penetrates the heart of San Antonio's defense, meeting no resistance. He takes off from outside the protective circle, powering to the rim with both hands. Neal leaves the weakside corner to slide over under Smith, but he rotates late, and Smith propels himself up and over Neal to finish powerfully with both hands. Smith then did a chin-up on the rim for good measure, as the Pepsi Center crowd in Denver went absolutely ballistic. Smith completed the play with just .6 of a second left on the clock and was awarded a free throw for his efforts.

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Local buzz: Las Vegas sports predictions for 2011

Las Vegas is a vibrant city in need of a revival and sports is the key to bringing Las Vegas back into the national consciousness. The following five predictions may sound surreal but ground work will be laid soon to make them a reality. Other predictions such as the UNLV men's basketball team and a NASCAR Nationwide race are inevitable. As always, remember where it was heard first and check back for next years Las Vegas predictions.

No. 5: NFL Preseason Game
Halloween parties in Las Vegas are not a one night affair. The city of Las Vegas will host Halloween parties all week long leading up to Halloween on Sunday night.
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The NFL has to finally cave in and announce an NFL preseason game in Las Vegas. Sports betting is rampant across the United States and the world. The excuse of not allowing an NFL game in Las Vegas on the basis of sports betting no longer makes sense. The NFL plays once a year in London, England. NFL fans in London's Wembley Stadium bet on the NFL game they are watching right in the stadium.

Why send NFL players out of the country and have money wagered on the game when none of that money benefits this country. The pure hypocrisy should lead the NFL to acquiesce and allow Las Vegas to host a preseason NFL game.

Once the NFL witnesses the success of a preseason game in Las Vegas the next step is a no brainer. Allow Las Vegas to host one Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football game a month during the regular season. The ratings would be through the roof and every game would be standing room only. Why spend all the money sending a team out of the country when a city in the United States could benefit from the added revenue.


No. 4: Second NASCAR Nationwide Race Will be Announced

The NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend is one of the largest events hosted in this city. NASCAR loves Las Vegas and their year end NASCAR Championship Week in December was a monstrous success. Las Vegas may have a tough time securing a second NASCAR Sprint Cup race but a NASCAR Nationwide race will make sense.

NASCAR has lost a few tracks over the last few years on the Nationwide circuit and Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a major step up. This will set the ground work for the eventual second NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Las Vegas.

No. 3: UNLV Will Make Sweet 16 Run

Lon Kruger has his best team in years with this years incarnation of the UNLV Runnin Rebels. This team just needs to work on their free throw shooting and continue to work hard and they will be a nationally ranked team all season.

The Mountain West Conference is among the best in the country this year before it is torn apart from the defection of key teams over the next two years. This season will be the greatest in Mountain West Conference history and it will vault the UNLV Runnin Rebels into a three or four seed in the NCAA Tournament in March.

No. 2: Las Vegas Locomotives Will Win Third Consecutive UFL Championship

The Las Vegas Locomotives have won both UFL Championship games since the inception of the new professional football league. Led by former NFL head coach Jim Fassel, the Las Vegas Locomotives have dominated the UFL in their first two seasons. A third consecutive UFL Championship is very possible with a crack staff led by Fassel and his experienced staff.

No. 1: Major League Baseball Will Host Regular Season Games in Las Vegas

Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball League have all played preseason games in Las Vegas. The Oakland A's along with the Utah Jazz have hosted regular season games in Las Vegas in the past and this will be the year a Major League Baseball team announces a five to ten game schedule in Las Vegas.

As with any predictions, a success rate of three out of five would be impressive but don't be surprised if all five predictions come to fruition in the next year.