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What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a special XML format for distributing web content such as news headlines.

How do I use RSS?

  • You can use a program called a news reader (or news aggregator) to collect and display RSS feeds.
  • If you use the Mozilla Firefox web browser, you can also display RSS feeds as a live bookmark.
  • Many web portals (such as My Yahoo!) will allow you to add RSS feeds to your portal page content.

What is included in The Compass RSS feed?

The Compass RSS feed is a live display of all current announcements, as well as a list of the day's events and sports.

How do I subscribe?

Select the link below to go to The Compass RSS feed. Then copy the page address and follow the instructions for your news reader to subscribe to this feed.

What if I don't have a news reader?

There are a number of free programs available to use RSS feeds. This listing from Yahoo! displays some of them:



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