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Subscribing To Hartford News RSS Is 'Really Simple'
RSS feeds are an easy way to add
news headlines from the Hartford Police Department and
www.Hartford.gov/Police to your personal blog,
newsreader or Web site. Here's how to
do it.
Step 1. Pick a topic (or "feed") from the list below.
Step 2. Choose
where you want your headlines to appear. Do this by
clicking on the icon for
one of the newsreaders listed.
If your newsreader isn't listed, just click the URL
button; then copy and paste the topic's URL into the
"Add by URL" box of your preferred newsreader.
Step 3. Follow your newsreader's on-screen instructions to add and view the feed. Note: You may be required to register if you have not already done so.
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What is RSS?
RSS stands for
"Really Simple Syndication." An RSS
file contains headlines, summaries
and links
that are formatted in XML
(eXtensible Markup Language) so that
they may be read by a program.
How do I use RSS?
The most
common use of RSS is viewing news
with an RSS reader, also known as a
news aggregator. There are three
types of news aggregators:
stand-alone programs,
e-mail-integrated applications, and
Web-based aggregators.
How is RSS different than an e-mail newsletter?
E-mail
newsletters are usually delivered at
a time chosen by the publisher. RSS
gives you more
control by always
being available and staying updated.
Another advantage RSS
has over
e-mail is that you don't have to
supply an e-mail address to get the
headlines.
How is RSS different than a Web site?
RSS is usually
a slimmed-down version of a Web
site. Images and other supplementary
information are not included in an RSS feed.
How does customization work in the table above?
The signup buttons in the grid can direct you with one click to Google, Yahoo, Bloglines, NewsGator, Windows Live, AOL, PageFlakes, Rojo and NetVibes. They are the most common sites for pages of customized content. If you have an account with one of them, click on their logo in the row that corresponds to your desired feed. They should recognize you or prompt you to sign in. If you've never done this before, go ahead and pick one of them. They'll walk you through the signup process when you get there.
What if I don't want to use one of those companies?
That's fine,
too. We have quick links to them
because of their popularity, but if
you want to use our content in a
different way, we've got you
covered. Just click on the button
that
says URL and copy what's in the
box. Now go add this to your program
of choice.
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