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Get the latest Germanna RSS Feeds delivered to your computer, cell phone or other devices via RSS feeds. The links below contain raw data that can be downloaded by news-aggregator software or online news readers such as Google Reader or My Yahoo. More RSS Feeds will be available soon.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RSS
What is RSS
The acronym 'RSS' stands for 'Really Simple Syndication' or 'Rich Site Summary'. An RSS feed or news feed is an online file, not in hypertext like this page but formatted in XML for a range of devices.
What is a news feed reader?
News feed reader or news aggregator software combines in one place current links from many news sources.
Why use a news feed reader?
Feed readers allow you to quickly follow the topics you choose. Many feed readers are integrated into e-mail programs or web browsers, or will pop up a new window when a new article is available.
Where can I get an RSS feed reader?
There are many free and inexpensive readers and web sites that display RSS feeds. Some of the most popular are listed at the right or you can search for others at Google.
What is web syndication?"
Syndication on the web means that a section of a web site is made available for other sites to use. Readers "subscribe" to the feeds by pasting the address URL into a news reader.
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Guide to RSS
STEP 1
If you are not currently using a news reader, select one to maintain your collection of fees. Popular readers are listed below:
Web
Windows
Mac OS X
Phones/PDA's
Search for more news readers
STEP 2
Right-click on the RSS name of the feed, and select 'Properties' near the bottom of the window. Copy the 'Address URL'.
STEP 3
Paste the link (address URL) into a news reader.
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Media Contacts
Members of the print or electronic news media who are seeking information about the College or any of its campuses, programs or services, please direct your inquiries to the public information officer or College representative.
Barbara Taylor : 540-423-9072
Michael Zitz : 540-623-3615
540-846-5163
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