Archive for December, 2008
Budget constraints might hamper DNS security
With the year coming to a close, DNS experts worry that security projects aimed at fixing critical flaws with take a backseat to cost-cutting measures The discovery of a major DNS flaw in mid-2008 landed the technology in many headlines, but with …
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Israel widens air attack against Hamas in Gaza
GAZA CITY – Israel widened its deadliest air offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers yesterday, pounding smuggling tunnels and a central prison, sending more tanks and artillery toward the Gaza border and approving a call-up of reserves for a possible …
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Peace within constitutional limits
MANILA, Philippines — After being rebuffed by the Supreme Court, the government isn’t going to forge peace agreements with rebels to the extent of violating the Constitution, a Malacañang official said on Wednesday. Executive Secretary Eduardo …
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Just call on who?
The summer music festival season is in full swing. For some. The year’s best no-show happened at the very last minute, with the Swedish DJ Eric Prydz cancelling his Australian and New Zealand tour yesterday, together with his appearance at Field Day …
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FACTBOX-TOP U.S. IPOs of 2008
Dec 31 (Reuters) – Wednesday’s closing bell ended one of the most difficult years ever for U.S. initial public offerings, as nervous investors avoided stocks of unknown, new companies. There were only 29 deals, yielding $26.4 billion in 2008 …
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Phishing is the next wave of outsourcing
Vincent Weafer, head, security response, Symantec, said: ‘There is an underground economy that guarantees the phishing attacks. In fact, there are money-back guarantees for renting and leasing out tools that can be used for spreading malware and …
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Consciousness stirs creative expression
Consciousness pervades everything ranging from the smallest to the largest existing particle in matter to every living and non-living thing. Consciousness is really a divine force unifying the entire universe. The all-pervading Brahmn is nothing but …
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Maida for mayor? Domain name says yes
After weeks of will-she, won’t-she, all signs point towards State Sen. Maida Coleman challenging Mayor Francis Slay in the March Democratic primary for mayor. Earlier, the Arch City Chronicle reported that Coleman had made up her mind to run. On …
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National writer gives Red Wings a B- at midpoint
Here are a few highlights of the NHL midseason report by USA Today’s Kevin Allen. ‘¢ The Chicago Blackhawks could be this year’s Penguins: Although Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are young, the Blackhawks defense is better than many fans realize …
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Popeye To Be Public Domain in Europe
Popeye the Sailor becomes public domain in the European Union tomorrow Britain’s Telegraph reported this week that Popeye the Sailor, the beloved comics strip and cartoon character created by American cartoonist Elzie Segar, will become public …
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