I'm Extactic! (and so guy for using that word)

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I went from this lovely box.













To this Fine Spectacular Container.

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HEY KID... HEY KID.. GET OFF THE DANG ROOF!

Chadsville: Alcohol & calculus don't mix. Never Drink & Derive.

Chadsville: Alcohol & calculus don't mix. Never Drink & Derive.

I just BLOGGED my Own BLOG

Heh.. Gives me a smile everytime...

Yea I know, I know... But you have to admit that it brings smile to your face.

Turn me around bend me over and offer me a cookie.

See there are reasons why I don't drink much, but I do understand why people drink, especially after work. It simply amazes me how much people think things are easy for someone in the IT field. Granted, they can be and at times it will seem like there is nothing being done on our end. But believe me, Things are being done regardless if you see them being done. Think about it. How quickly is something fixed that you may ask your IT person. And the things are not fixed with-in a reasonable time, are issues that are sometimes out of the tech's hands, a Third party issue perhaps. These things happen. Just because there is down time for us doesn't mean we're not needed or that we're not doing anything. Things are being watched, things get done before you see a problem.

So the meaning of this post so, so late in the day...

I started today with a smile on my face and a Blue Monster in hand. On my way to work I get buzzed on my Nextel.

"Whats up?"
"Chad, you coming in today?"
"Yea, Im on my way now. Should be there a little after 7:30am"
"Ok,....."
" ... ? ... "
"Cause, the computers aren't working. They're not showing anything on the screen."

(This next comment from me isnt because Im being a smart ass, Its just needed to be asked.)
"Are they on?"
"Yes, they are. The computer is just blank."
"Ok, Turn them off and wait about 10 seconds, then turn them back on."
"Ok, Oh and the power was off earlier today... (in a Yeah, I think so tone.)"
"Really, well then that changes everything, I'll be around in a few."

I arrive at work, and clock in to get my day going. Head on over to the Cashier's computer to see whats the matter. Ah! a router needs to be reset. Simple enough. So the shipping and receiving guy comes looking for me. Tells me the same thing. And I tell him its the same problem. I explain to him how to fix it if Im not around again. Well, he also has a problem with a Dot Matrix printer that isnt working. So I log into ERA to see whats the matter. Simply it's holding the print job because the router needed to be reset, which is was. After the reset you need to give ERA alittle push so it sends the que'd job on its mary way.

Next Issue arises as I'm in the Server room making sure all Servers (Ours and The Third party ones) are up and running, so I dont get other calls. When Bloop. Power goes out. Its about a little past 9am at this time. The power is out for about 2 minutes max. Everything comes back online looking spiffy. Ahh, But the internet. So, at about 930 or so I give the Mr. Wonderful a call.

"Good Morning Mr Wonderful!!" (Nice and bright!)
"Yesth, Chadt.." (I'll have to get a Voice mail from him and put it up here.)
"It seems to be that the T1 line has gone down, and I have Done everything I can possibly do.... " (Now mind you if you know what type of access to things I need they give me, you'll know that this EVERYTHING isnt alot.) "... and I was wondering if you can give Luis a call and have him check out the firewall" (at this time, I came to the conclusion that with the power outtage that the firewall went down and shutdown hard and the configuration wasnt saved to flash. We had recently upgraded to a T1 from DSL, this is why I thought that. Because it was a possiblity.) So on-ward.. I went explaining the situation to Mr Wonderfull. "Blah Blah Blah Yakk Yakk Yakk Llama Yakk Cow, BLah Llama Blah Blah Moo." So I sit, and wait for some reply as Mr Wonderful does his thing hes does so very well. While I sat and waited I thought about the other possiblities that could have caused this. Could it be that its a refurbished Router? Could it be that the UPS's are worth the 1 ply tissue paper in the mens bathroom at your local AM/PM. Could it be that I shouldn't have ate that burrito from the vending machine? Was it because the T1 speed both up and down Sucks ass. These my friends are questions that moggle my bind. Thus I get up and check the router out and the firewall. Nope, still no connection. "Hmm..." I thought puzzled. Nothing that I can do at the moment. "Damn I wish Mr Wonderfull would get back to me."

At about 11:30am I get a Call from Vik, asking me for some information. I give it to him. and What do you know, He can't connect to us. Imagine that. So, After awhile with dealing with him I get him to have Luis call me so we can get somewhere. We then proceed to try to change around a few settings on the firewall and back to the DSL IP settings. and Nothing, after ahile the Firewall stops allowing a connection, it goes in to denial. Alot of other things happen during this. We try that, do this, try that, move that, hit that, kick that, turn if on, turn it off, Blah Blah Blah. Sign off, Sign on. Nothing. During the this and that time, I had called the T1 provider and got a tech to come out before we closed, or at least before I left for the day. about 1ish Luis hangs up because he has gone through his own resources. And Still no internet access, No wonderfull world of Google, No Checking of personal email, No mySpace.com nothing. Sad a Porter is, Sad... Never the less, I contuine on. I get a back linksys router up and running through the net work. The PIX 515E firewall is down and out likewise the T1 Router. 3:30pm was the time the glorious Single Image page of google with offers of a lucky search came to be. I am Trumpet. then POP! my bubble goes from the sound of my nextel going off. A Sales manager cannot check a credit report. "Doh" I say with a smack to my forehead. So I give ReyRey a call, and to my suprise the T1 line has yet to score a few points against me. So, I tell the rep to change it over to the Dialup modem, which fixes it for the time being. In the mean time, The Tech for the T1 provider is working on the T1 router. The Router is bad. and a New one is placed in. Thus it is about 4:50pm when the new T1 router is completly setup and ready for me to test it. Thus, I unHook the current connection. OH, yea I did. How-ever I thought about it, but also.. Its almost 5pm, most of the employees are completed with work and pretty much heading home. So, I did disconnect it. And No luck with the new router. Oh, it works but not with the Firewall. So I am led to believe that the firewall is having issues.

I am in NO WAY going in early tomorrow. I may however post more about todays events.

I so look forward to tomorrow.

Printers Sport Hidden Codes...

A research team led by the EFF said that it has broken the code behind tiny tracking dots that some color laser printers secretly hide in every document. "We've found that the dots from at least one line of printers encode the date and time your document was printed, as well as the serial number of the printer," said Seth David Schoen, staff technologist at EFF.

This is actually a great idea, unless your a kidnapper and need to use your printer for hostage reasons, then I think your pretty much screwed.

The tracking codes have been around or in use since about 1999 or earlier. Enjoy the Full Story here

Mommy can we go to McDonalds....

Yeppie! Mcdonalds has taken away the Super Size selection of their menu and gave us another way to get fat. Order More food, then Sit and play Games, Screw the Play area I want to play me DS.
Apperently all the DS user has to do is bring his/her DS and a Wi-Fi-enabled game into a Wayport-enabled McDonald's, the user simply launches the game in Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection mode. No setup is required. Maybe a good thing, maybe not.. How hard is it, or I should say, How soon? will be used for laptops and psp's to use the WiFi connection. Im sure sooner than McDonalds and Nintendo wants.

Source: pocket-lint.co.uk/
www.NintendoWiFi.com

Fun At Work...

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The Fabulous goodness of FireFox Extensions..

While at home this weekend, I updated my FireFox with the extensions I use here at work and found a few additional ones I should post about.

Here They Are:

• FlashBlock
• Gmail Delete Button
• Adblock (Use Filterset.G with this if you have FireFox v1.0.7)
  
• Adblock Filterset.G Updater
• PDF Download
• FasterFox
  
• MouseGestures

My favorite so far out of this bunch has to be the Mouse Gestures. This extension is one of the best so far. This is how it works. All this is the default setup for the MouseGestures. Right Click and Hold then Draw a Line From Top to Bottom. This would open a new window. To Open a New Tab, simply draw a line from Bottom to top. Go to the Previous page, Draw a horizontal line from to the Left, Move Foward a page Draw a horizontal line to the Right. Duplicate Tab draw a line Down then Up then back Down. Move to a different tab Up then Left, or Up then Right. Check a lil demo I made for ya. [ View ] You can also check out some more screen captures here.

I also Can not forget the Swedish Chef! This extension allows the Swedish chef to translate the site for you.

Install Now (26 KB File)

BORK BORK BORK!

Check out the Newest Extensions for FireFox!

Support your own habbit, I do.

I just ordered some recycle bins for work.

All the bins are shipped out free of charge.

http://www.bottlesandcans.com

Alarm Clock Puzzle...

Karen would love me to have this, Because I would actually have to wake up to Snooze or turn the damn thing off. I will admit, Im lazy and I will set the alarm for 5:30am just to wake up at 630. Yes, I hit the snooze that often.

What the Alarm clock does is fire the pieces in to the air, and then makes its wonderful soothing sound until you put the pieces back in again.

Check it out here, Or even buy it: [ Link ]

Honestly...

Whats the point to having a Network Admin. at your work if the network administrator doesn't have access to everything he needs. Seriously, Why am I here then. I need full access to everything, So when an employee has an issue with something I'm able to fully help them out. I shouldn't have to tell them, "[Wuh-oh] I can't do that, you'll have to call Mr. Wonderful for this." Believe it or not there are serveral things here that I do not have access to, that I should have access to. Thus is amazing to me why I do not have access to these things. One of which the General Sales Manager does, and I don't. He is in Sales, I am the Companies Network & Systems Adimistrator, (or at least I thought I was) To my knowledge I should have the access to setting up user accounts and removing them for certain websites that service uses and NOT Sales. So why can I not have this access? What am I going to do, Bring the company down? why would I. If I realyl wanted too there are other ways in doing this, And If I really wanted to I can have access to these things, but if they see I use them they, I should say Mr. wonderfull will have a shit fit. He no longer works down here, so why does he still have his lil grubby hand here. The place already runs better than when he was here. Our third party companies servers' and systems don't here from us, and if they do its because something on their end and not ours. I don't hear bad things about what I do here nor do I hear that things suck around here because of me. If thats the word then I would like to know, but I have not been told otherwise. I just don't understand this concept of his of keeping me out of these things. To tell you the truth, when I first started here I wasn't shown anything but a few small things. In fact On January 1 there was a virus that got into the system, in which I figured out what and when and how to fix it. However, I was not told about a certain pc that seemed to be the culprit (wow, I cant believe I just used that word), so after cleaning every pc in the this place it hit again, WTF I thought. So then I ask, I need to know where Every pc is in this place and I went out on a hunt and found it and stoped it. Would have been nice to know about this lil guy because I had to go and clean the place over again just to be safe. And Not even a Thanks Chad, or Good Job, Nice Work or even a pat on the ass with a "Good Game!". And I still work here, Jesus I need a new employer.

Webcam Action...

Tails wants in on some of that Webcam Action!

Tails' is a Japanesse Bobtail, White with small Toffee spots. I think I have a pic on my flickr.com thingy. .... Ok I checked.. So I don't.. I'll get some up later... For now its time for "Some Super Happy Fun Sleepy Time!"

No Freaking Way...

Good GOD Man.. This is Insane... This ride is atop The Stratosphere in Las Vegas, NV. No Freaking way on this green earth will I step foot on that thing. I would however ride the rollercoaster.. but not that freaking thing... Sweet jebus.. Whats next...

Check out the Live Webcam on The Stratosphere [View]

Ahh, Geez, Oh, Ahh.. Geez, Ahh, Sorry my finger was in the way

Going for a new Look...

Remember few days or weeks back I said I wanted a new look, Well heres the Start of it...

Just Testing..

Check it out in Action!

Download Status Bar for FireFox, Quite Niffty!

Screen Shots For the Fantastic Add-on for FireFox:

Great Idea! Using it as we speak.. Or as I type. (and quite possibly while your reading this!)

Check out the Download page for information and some more Screenshots!

Requires: Firefox: 0.9.x - 1.5beta

Install Now (61 KB File)

Happy Birthday GOOGLE

Happy Birthday Google, Big Number 7.

However Google's actual birthday is September 7, 1998. So, Happy Belated B-Day GOOGLE, May you see High Doubles.

Have a look at past Holiday Logos: [Link]

A Bird Walks into my Office...

Looks like a Yellow Fench (sp). But then again I would have no idea.

Gonna Have a go at the eBay thing...

Gonna have a try at selling on eBay. Bought a 14.1" LCD Display for a Dell Latitude 100L because I had aquired one for Free from work, but the only thing about it was that the Display was bad. Thus I changed the display, and about 3 days latter dell decided to call and want the Laptop back, So I had to change the display back to the one with an issue.

Want to see my Item [Click Here], Hey Need it? Bid on it!

For those like me whom have yet to sell anything I shall let you know how it went. Well, The setup was fine and easy, Quick and simple. Im just curious on how it will list within the searches because I did not pay for the higher listing fee. The Item will last for 7 days, After that I might put it back on, I will be charged 7 dollars for this ebay posting. I shall post in 7 days about my ebay selling adventure.

Here go look for something on eBay.com.

My Item for Sell Link

MMmm Orange...

LaCie Orange 8gb USB 2.0 Hard drive. Yummy, I love things that are Orange. And this Fits in my Wallet right next to my kids (Yea, I have really small kids that fit in my wallet).

This lovely LaCie USB drive needs No Drivers and is very USB 2.0 compliant. Good for us whos desks are filled with junk, So this takes up very little space, So Junk is not moved aside.

Buy One! [www.lacie.com]

fireFTP... Oh Great people of Mozilla (and other delevopers!)

It is here and has been and will be. Mozdev.org (Mozilla) offers a plugin for their own FireFox Browser that allows Browser FTP just like I.E. does. But in my eyes, Better!

Something that has been long awaited for Cha! Presents us with fireFTP. Check it out for your selves!

Must have FireFox installed!
Install 0.88.3beta (English - only 60KB!)

• Features include:
• Any operating system: Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
• Compact: only 70KB in size!
• Resuming: resume broken downloads
• Tabbed Transferring: use fireFTP in a Firefox tab
• Passive/Active Mode: support for both modes of transfers
• Proxy Support: proxies aren't a problem (SOCKS only)
• And best of all: it's FREE!

Finally a game for programmers... C-JUMP

c-jump: Ski & Snowboard Race boardgame. Discover fundamentals of computer programming by playing a board game!
c-jump helps children to learn basics of programming languages, such as C, C++ and Java. This is great. and for 30 bucks ($US) you can not go wrong.

By moving around the board , entering loops, branching under conditional and switch statements, the players gain physical experience of a complete program. Understanding of the internal action of a computer is essential to understanding what software is. Static program causes dynamic process in the computer. By playing the game, players see this process as physical and spacial motion.

Soruce: c-jump.com
You can buy it from the site or from eBay.com

He he, Space Junk...

> 8,927 man-made objects officially tracked (up from 8,841 in July 1999)
> 4 million pounds of stuff
> 110,000 total objects 1 centimeter and larger

Sun Webcam...

The latest 48 hours of solar activity, Yea I'm a Geek.

Source: Space.com

Take me to a Place where I haven't been there once.

Ok, so I will stop and go to bed now and yet again suffer from Lack of insomnia.

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Why do places that are open 24 hours have "OPEN" signs?

You Know...

I was asked the other day a not so perplexing question.

Why do Drive through ATM machines have Braile on them?

Because the Drive-through ATM machines are the Same machines as Regular WalkUp ATM machines.

What I want to know is How do the dogs know what an ATM machine is.

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I really think soap shouldn't taste like strawberries or any other fruit for that matter. It's very misleading.

What if ... ????

What if this was my Batman cup and the Cup I got that had batman on it was really The Incredible Hulk.


Someone has some explaining to do.

What If... ????

What if I was really this Alien that was sent here to do alot of things and then I got side tracked and thought I was an abnormal human with a dog that had bees in its mouth so when it barks it shoots bees out of its mouth.




And If so how come I can't get any honey from the bees?

How Come... ???

How come Tomorrow never gets here but today is always here and yesterday I missed?

...

Has your brain ever hurt when you talk to yourself, Er Think. Because Sometimes It does for me, espesically when I bang in against something.

So.. I ahhh...

Walked in to this Bar the other day, and the bar tender says "Hey Watch out for that..."

Another Great Reason Why Squirrels Kick Ass.

[Original Author of Image: Unknown]

Simply Hired.com - Job Search website...

I stumbled upon this site through nwfusion.com. Seems to be a promising site. I've done a few searches with them and have gotten several decent job hits in my area. Maybe i will apply for them?...

At a further glance:

"Simply Hired is a vertical search engine company based in Silicon Valley, and we're building the largest online database of jobs on the planet. Our goal is to make finding your next job a simple yet effective, enjoyable journey. We can't always promise you'll discover your dream job, but we'll give you the best chance possible to get a bigger paycheck, a more considerate boss, or a shorter commute."

I will look more into them and report in. They have some pretty decent features offered when checking on jobs. For instance, I tried a search for Network Admin in Moreno Valley, Ca. A got back a few hits that had what I was looking for. Noticed this lil image too

, Thought Hmm, What are you for? Well its in regards to a place called LinkedIn. Basically Who do you know, and Do those people know anyone at said prospecting employer? [http://www.linkedin.com] Interesting, I must inquire further.

What was that price again?

[Price in Red reads: 3.78]

Wholy Crap Evil Demon Spawn!

Yea.. a friend (john) sent me the link for the Trailer... Just SmackDown-a-lisous... Sorry for that last comment, I appologize.
So the Rock will star as "Sarge" in the new G2M (Game to Movie) "DOOM". Yet another game storyline ripped to pieces. I mean, Its not the Rocks Fault, Im not bitching about him being in the movie, Although they could have picked someone else. But thats not the point of me posting at the moment. Granted that some G2M's or Even C2M (Comics) have had a Great out come, but still the Storyline has a tendincy to be mixed up.

Reading up on the Storyline for the movie Doom they give does it some justice, but the games storyline deals more so with Hell and its Demons, The Plot I read for it, doesnt state much for the Hell reference just something about a Portal to Earth.. Well We'll see, It was suppose to be released August 5, 2005. New Release Date: Oct. 21, 2005.

Source: filmforce.ign.com

Google Talk... Reality..!?

It is, Google has it's own Messenger. Its installed on my Work PC, and I currently have no Contacts. So if you download it and install it, IM me... hosehead78@gmail.com. So Once I get a contact to IM someone, I'll let you all know. :)

Download Googles Messenger: talk.Google.com

Burn, Flip, Burn .. Ahhh No Ink....

This is the Freaking Sweetest thing! that I have ever been waiting for, its Freaking PERFECT.. I stopped using labels a few years ago because it is just too damn expensive.

On January 4, 2004, HP announced an innovative new technology to address the problem of labeling CDs and DVDs.

LightScribe technology allows consumers to create silk-screen quality labels on their CDs or DVDs by burning text and graphics directly onto a disc, eliminating the need for adhesive labels.

However, this seems to be an older Technology, But has yet to really catch on. I went looking around on the web to see How much this will cost, i.e. Hardware, Software and media. Suprisingly this setup isnt all that expenisive. Below is a price list of Hardware, Software and Media for the Lightscribe technology.

HARDWARE

• BenQ - Model #: DW1625 BLK OEM $ 59.99

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

• HP - Model #: DVD640I $ 75.00
  

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

SOFTWARE

• Nero
• Cyberlink
• Sonic
  
• InterVideo
• SureThing CD/DVD Labeler

MEDIA

• HP
• 8x 4.7GB LightScribe DVD+R Media, 5-pack
• Lightscribe CD-R 52x, 5-Pack

• Memorex
• DVD+R Light Scribe 10 Pack $ 13.99
• CD-R 80 LightScribe 10 Pack $ 5.99

• Imation
• 700MB 52X CD-R 30 Pack Disc $ 19.99

• Verbatim
• 4.7gb 8x DVD+R 10 Pack Spindle $ 12.99

You can spend under $100 bucks to start out. Most of US already have the software, its just a matter of getting the Hardware and Media for it. The cost of the hardware is very cheap, the current regular DVD Burners match what LightScribe Technology Capable DVD Burners offer and at a cheaper price. Although, I did read that DVD Media for this technology are in short supply, they are still available and can be purchased online or in store. For me, I've been looking for this kind of thing for a long while, and It is perfect! I shall be investing shortly. And with that said, I'll surely update when I do.

Source: LightScribe.com
Pricing Information: LightScribe.com & Newegg.com

"Its like Pandroa's Box, But I can use it!"

Borrowing from amateur astronomers, German researchers have developed a folding space telescope that collapses into the size of a large suitcase during launch but which unpacks to its full length once in orbit.

By collapsing that space, the team was able to reduce the DST’s volume during launch by 70% and its weight by 50% compared to other space telescopes with similar apertures.

Read Full Article: Space.com

Milky Way central nougat seen better now...

A new infrared survey that claims to be the most comprehensive structural analysis of our galaxy confirms previous evidence for a central bar of stars.

The bar is embedded in the center of the galaxy's spiral arms and cuts across the heart of it all where a supermassive black hole resides. The survey found that the bar is longer than thought and sits at a sharp angle to the galaxy's main plane.

"This is the best evidence ever for this long central bar in our galaxy," said Ed Churchwell, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of astronomy.

Read the Full article: Space.com
Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC/Caltech)

Whats the Use?

Really, Whats the point... 1.60 ghz pc.. with 64mb memory.. Why?

Hmm... Im baffled by this one...

Taken at Dana Point, Ca

Sweet 2d Holograms...

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2005/08/17/interactive-3d-display-its-here/

One More reason why Duct Tape is the Answer to lifes problems.

Snapped this while in Wal*mart's hardware section yesterday.

Proof that Duct Tape can Fix Anything!

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Im always left out of the daily going ons here...

Like yesterday there was Lunch for everyone. And when was I told this, After I ate. thank you very much.

Yea... I think someone needs to clean the Webcam lense.

Snapshot from CSU - San Bernardino, Ca Webcam. I think it needs to be cleaned. This is a Robotic Webcam, meaning you can play with it. When I was messing with it the cam focused on the spider webs.

Source: webcam.csusb.edu

Wow... This is Just what I need...

My Very Own Vampire Kit!... Man.. I remember like it was just, Ah, this morning that I thought to myself.. Man I could really use a New state of the art 21st Century Vampire Kit. and BAM.. here it is. and Only for the low low cost of $ 150.00 bucks.. Man.. I cant pass this up.

Check out the Amazing Find on Ebay

Haha God that is Priceless...

Windows Getting smarter, Or just more annoying?

Microsoft announced that customers whom want to update their OS will have to Validate that their OS version is a legit copy. Begining yesterday (July 25, 2005) the check will be manditory for all users updating or getting add-ons, with the execption of Security related patches.

Source: news.zdnet.com

I would Love to have this Freakin Sweet Collection!!

This bountiful collection was the one that was offered up on ebay about a month ago. It is now being given away by penny-arcade.com, in there The Omegathon contest.


Source: Penny-arcade.com

Sun plans to make all its software free

San Francisco (InfoWorld) - Stanford, Calif. -- Sun Microsystems president and COO Jonathan Schwartz on Thursday cited the company's plans to eventually offer all of its software for free as a way to build communities around its technologies.

"The net upside of that is we get more people engaged in our community," Schwartz said of Sun's plans while speaking at the AlwaysOn conference here.

Seems promising in that it will accomplish what they want it to do.

Source Article: News.Yahoo.com

See, I told you Jim Bob, them Aliens been here...

Sundor worm spreads alien message, The WM97/Sundor-A worm will display an image of an Alien and some good words. Along with a nice message, it ever so kindly removes programs and some files for you, And if that wasn't nice enough it will even clean up you desktop (by hiding icons). And if you notice your AV software not working, that because the worm felt you didnt need it any more by disabling it.

It's been reported that you are very unlikely to be infected with the virus. "The Sundor-A worm has so far been remarkably unsuccessful at spreading its message to the inhabitants of planet Earth. Nevertheless, internet users should be reminded that it's important to keep their anti-virus protection up-to-date and always think twice before running unknown files on their computers."...

[ Source: sophos.com ]

Brains... Brains...... Hey I can enlarge my....

Sophos launched a new automated service that identifies exploited and hijacked computers on business networks. Sophos ZombieAlert™ a new alert service that identifies computers on an organization’s network that send out spam. ZombieAlert adivsed service subscribers when any computer on their network is found to have sent spam to Sophos's extensive global network of spam traps, and provides rapid notification to customers if their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are listed in public Domain Name Server Blackhole Lists (DNSBL). This information helps customers locate, disinfect, and protect these systems from future attacks.

“Aside from consumers, organizations such as educational institutions and government agencies are most at risk because they often have complex environments with remote and home users, which makes it far more challenging to provide effective security,” said Gregg Mastoras, senior security analyst at Sophos. “Our global network of threat analysis centers, provide around the clock visibility into new and emerging threats, including compromised computers. This alert service gives organizations the opportunity to remedy the situation and clean their systems.”

“Sophos is the first vendor we know of to offer an on-the-fly alert service that advises organizations that they are being used to host zombies," said David Ferris of Ferris Research. "This service is unique and very timely. I would anticipate that competitors would soon follow suit."

This is truely a good thing. I would love to be apart of this service, but I can not... Saddly, the company I work for is apart of the symantec AV group, Which in part isnt all that bad. However I would like to change over, but I know the powers above won't go for it, because the expenice. So I shall just pretend I have this service! Weeee.

[ Source: sophos.com ]

Windows XP Flawed... Your kidding, Right?

Apparently not (note bad sarcasium), In announcement by Microsoft stated that Windows XP, 2000 and 2003 Server are open to DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks through its Remote Desktop Protocol. Microsoft also stated that "Due to a flaw in the way Windows handles remote desktop requests, an attacker could crash a PC by sending a malformed remote request." This was confirmed last friday (7/15/05). They also said that a fix is on the way and no attacks of any kind using this flaw have been reported. Computers using services that have RDP enabled are vulnerable so, Microsoft suggests users to block port 3389, which is what RDP uses, And to also disable terminal services if the services are not required to be used.

[ Soure: techtree.com ]

SWEET!

Super Sweet! A Napoleon Dynamite Figure. (Image shows "VOTE FOR PEDRO" T-Shirt). There are a few to choose from, even PEDRO and if you really wanted to Kip.

These fine figures are brought to you by McFarlane Toys and Fox Licensing & Merchandising.

Check them out at: http://www.spawn.com

Figures are to be Released November 2005

Mr. Potato Head joins the Empire...

The Star Wars Spud Trooper. Mr Potato head has fallen for the dark side yet again. You can now Have your very own Spud Trooper to fight along side your Spud Vader Tater.

Source: uncrate.com

Buy a Pizza and Get a *Free BlackBerry 7100G

Papa John is offering its online customers chance to get a free BlackBerry 7100G Phone. So when you order a pizza online you can have a chance to get the free phone, but you have to order Two 20oz drinks and a side.

"Just add any Papa John's side item and two 20-oz. beverages to your online order to get this great offer."

Wow, good offer, Im gonna get the food any how, Why not... But DOH! I must subject to a two year contract... Damn you!!!

heres the fine print:

Consumers will commit to a new 2 year voice and data service agreement for $74.98 per month which will consist of an email data plan at $34.99 per month plus a voice plan for $39.99 which includes 450 anytime minutes, plus 5000 night and weekend minutes and mobile to mobile unlimited calling. Customer will pay $150.00 and will receive a $150.00 Mail-In Rebate with the device. Offer may vary by market and is contingent upon service provider credit. See order page for complete details. Not valid for upgrades. Offer good only in the USA and may not be available in all markets. Early Termination fee applies. Activation fee and applicable taxes extra. Orders fulfilled by InPhonic, Inc.

Check it out.. Hell Order yours today!
http://www.papajohns.com/blackberry/blackberry.htm

NEW DRUG TO WIPE OUT Diarrhea (No pun intended)

It's the first Third World Drug Blockbuster! The Drug is marketed to the poor people of the world. So now Starving Marvin in Africa can have Diarrhea free days!

Last Thursday, Napo announced a deal with Glenmark in India to develop and commercialize Crofelemer as a pediatric and acute infectious diarrhea treatment. Napo signed a similar deal on June 15 with Asiapharm in China.

The deals bypass the typical pharmaceutical approach: Target rich people and charge a high price. Under that model, drugs typically are available in the developing world about 15 years after they've been introduced in premium-price markets like North America and Europe, when patents have expired or companies can afford to distribute excess drugs at a loss...

... Napo is also partnering with an American company, Trine Pharmaceuticals, to test Crofelemer as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, which affects 15 million Americans. Trine expects to report its results in early 2006.

...Also, "anti-motility" drugs like Imodium slow down flow of material through the intestine. While this stops diarrhea, it also allows whatever toxin is causing the diarrhea to linger in the body longer, giving it an extra opportunity to infect its host. That's why children, whose immune systems are not fully developed, as well as adult patients with immune problems like AIDS, can't take anti-motility medications.

Crofelemer instead stops the flow of excess water, which makes it possibly the first effective treatment for children and AIDS patients.

Over 1 million children die from diarrhea every year in developing nations where water is often contaminated. And it's the top complaint of many AIDS patients, Berkley said.

Great break through for the trots. Didnt realize that this was an issue, and was a lack of this type of medicine.

Source: Wired News

Google Toolbar BETA for Firefox...

Version 3.0.119.3 beta

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