Are Anti-Virus Programs Necessary For Mac?
I would like to start this article off by noting that I am *not* a computer security expert. I am merely an everyday Mac user like everyone else. Recently, there has been a lot of hoopla regarding Macs and their vulnerability to viruses. Apple initially recommended having one or multiple anti-virus programs running, then swiftly removed it; [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:01:36
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Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/13/2009
Check out tonight’s “behavioral sink” stories from the UK. Every night there are at least a few, but tonight seems to have more than its share ... Europe and the EUEurope Develops RFID License Plate TrackingItaly: WWII Supreme Court Explains Why ... : Threatened Algerian Writer One Year in ItalyTunisia: Emigrant Revenue Grows by 10% in 2008 Israel [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 04:58:00
Boost Mobile adds ‘tax-free’ $50/month unlimited plan
Imagine buying something and paying exactly what the price tag says and not one cent more on shipping, handling, taxes or other add ons ... be charged for those features. Plus, there is sales tax on the phone or service. “We have no control over that,” Lindsay said. Also in the new plan, Boost doesn’t offer full Internet access. It offers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:41:44
Liberal Obama secretly breaks bread with known rightwingers tonight
President-elect Barack Obama went wooing tonight, having a private dinner a week before his inauguration with a prominent posse of profoundly conservative thought-control writers at columnist George Will's comfy Chevy Chase house ... -inaugural evening's access to someone known henceforth as "the top Windy City source." It would be a very [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:14:34
Israel's Gaza Attack is Criminal, Not Defensive
On January 11, 2009, over 30 leading international lawyers and academics wrote an open letter to the Sunday Times in London expressing the opinion ... international law because Israel maintained effective control over it. Israel’s actions amount ... , the blockade of humanitarian relief, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and preventing access to [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:46:07
Measure B: How To Go Solar Without Corruption
If you've been paying attention, you know by now that Measure B on the March 3 city ballot has nothing to do with solar energy ... for $150,000 to help sell this scheme to passive and gullible voters who don't have access to the truth ... control and people would want to participate and the private sector would be in a position to take [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:04:15
Green IT versus blue sky
In a new report, Gartner reportedly points to effective use of ECM as something that can help enterprises make IT greener ... access-control structures for them, and so on. Do I need most of these files? No. Am I spending time ... access again. And yet the operating systems spends a lot of time indexing those files, scanning them [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 21:11:00
[berkman] Berkman lunch: Andrew McAfee on Enterprise 2.0
Andrew McAfee, the Enterprise 2.0 guy, is giving a Berkman lunchtime talk. He begins by defining the term as “the use of emergent social software platforms by organizations in pursuit of their goals.” This technology tends to be emergent, bottom up, etc. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 19:02:40
Review: The Vers 1.5R
The Vers 1.5R feels as light as it looks. This is coming from someone who lugged it home by foot, train, then bus, but just as well, felt the irrepressible urge to destroy the cumbersome packaging once there. (If it wasn’t for the return-after-review policy, I would have.) The terribly conspicuous box (it’s lime green) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:08:12
Israeli human rights groups ask: “Can a moral society live as if nothing is happening (in Gaza)”?
“The level of harm to the civilian population is unprecedented”, said an all-star line-up of Israeli human rights organizations at a group press conference in West Jerusalem at midday today. They were speaking of the people in Gaza. Since the start of the Israeli Defense Force’s Operation Cast Lead on 27 December, the human rights groups said, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:31:23
24: Tech Review
Well, we're 4 hours into Jack's busy day. He's only killed one person, and it wasn't anyone important, but other than that, ... of penetrating the CIP firewall so they can sabatoge air traffic control, the power grid, or the water ... you have to possess to gain access. It's possible that the bad guys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:43:53
2010 Ford Taurus Debuts At 2009 NAIAS, Is Still Vaguely Depressing
Scheduled to hit dealer lots this summer, the 2010 Ford Taurus broke cover at the 2009 NAIAS determined to shake off its mediocre, ... include Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Information System (BLISTM), Rain-Sensing Wipers and Intelligent Access with Push Button Start The new Taurus is available in three trim levels: SE, SEL [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 02:23:19
World at a Glance:
WORLD ESSENTIAL NEWS HEADLINES Compiled by TTS It's a topic that is likely to come up more and more after President-elect Barack Obama moves into the White House next week. Obama has said that preventing and reversing global warming will be a top priority in his administration—a change from the previous [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:33:29
Industry Talk: Contracting in Combat, by James Carafano Ph.D.
An excellent article that collects all the interesting data of many of the big reports on contracting, ... and why will have access to the relevant information. The main theme is quality control ... of this grouping hinted at an important concept as well. Quality control does not mean micromanaging [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:02:05
Computer Virus Effect Remover
Computer Virus Effect Remover is a helpful software program for the Windows operating system after an infection with malicious software like a virus, ... and the Windows Registry. One of the main functions of it is that it can re-enable access to the Windows ... Mouse Head Control (1) Windows Registry Protection (6) Free Internet Radio Recorder (3) How [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:30:49
Weanling/yearlings: Lead rope safety
NOTE: Thanks to Rachel, who suggested more articles about baby horse experiences ... I had no access to a stall or pen. I needed to work with him on basic handling, but my only "work space ... :I loop the rein or reins through the bottom ring of the halter (for control). I loop the thick soft [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:28:00
Hospital To Force Docs to Abort? —The right to act according to your conscience is being played out right now in hospitals and Congress. Kabuki Theater —The Blogo-Obama_Burris saga is one big charade. Red Cardigan Is Sick and Crazy —I spent two days in the hospital and all I got was this lousy t-shirt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 04:17:56
Ericsson first to implement mobile broadband into cable-TV network
.fullpost{display:inline;} Maltese company Melita, provider of home entertainment and telecommunications, ... -based HSPA radio access, circuit and packet core network, plus a revenue management solution ... technology and service expertise will provide us with a high-performance, quality solution to control [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:58:00
Mental Golf Techniques To Take Your Game To The Next Level
As golfers, we are always striving to perfect our game. It is a continual battle for improvement that seams never ending. Even the professional golfers are constantly working on their game. It shows you how difficult golf can be when you see even the pros struggling to maintain a constant playing level [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:55:04
Change Watch Backgrounder: Dawn Johnsen
POSTION: Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel NOMINEE: Dawn Johnsen Education: summa cum laude B.A. in economics and political science, Yale, 1983; J.D. Yale, 1986, Article & Book Review Editor, Yale Law Journal Family: N/A Experience: law professor, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:28:02
More Firmware Updates - 5800 XpressMusic and E71 NAM
Looks like Nokia is on a roll with firmware updates at the moment. Not only is there an update for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic bumping it up to v.11.0 ... via Bluetooth.Input Method, VKB just display number when selecting a WLAN access point which contains a password.Chinese box HWR control buttons and FS HWR control bar are too small.Unable to add [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:54:00
Happyjoel on the CBS Evening News
Cross-posted from the Snowball Factory blog Last week, our friend (and first client) Joel Moss Levinson, aka Happyjoel, appeared in a CBS Evening News with Katie Couric segment called Cashing In on YouTube (watch it below). For Joel, this follows an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, a profile in the New York Times, and ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:15:19
Could Sites Start Requiring Users to Login With Facebook Connect?
Over the weekend I’ve been coming up with ideas for interesting implementations of Facebook Connect ... Connect provides an excellent solution for this though. Users can control their privacy settings for each website from a single control panel (that most users are probably unaware of) and the Facebook [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 21:48:59
previous posts (waves to BBD), so I'm putting a little alert here to draw your attention to breathtaking arrogance that rivals even Dale's best efforts: "i am building a site for 60 million people, not 60 bloggers" - Derek Draper More here. Draper treated my comment like dirt. Draper treated me like dirt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 10:44:18
Nortel Networks in trouble
p2pnet news view | Off Topic:- Canada’s Nortel Networks, North America’s biggest maker of telephone equipment, is in serious trouble, ... and control the use of the Internet in China”. CBC - Nortel Networks files for bankruptcy ... , 2009 censor and control - US firms named in Amnesty report, January 28, 2004 Use free p2pnet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:27:44
9 Israeli HR groups call for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza
At a press conference held Wednesday in Jerusalem, a coalition of nine mainstream Israeli human rights groups presented a dramatic call to the Government of Israel to act immediately to end further violations of the Law of War in Gaza and relieve the humanitarian crisis in the territory [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:39:38
Search User: Shift in Paradigm and New SEO Requirements
Last five or six years have witnessed the Internet based tools and technologies changing at an alarming ... as well. Search User Access Points The traditional way of searching directly from the search engine web ... Devices (e.g. Smart Phones) Search Engine powered local site searches … The above search access [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:17:23
Toolkit: McFarlan’s strategic grid
This post is the fourth post in a series in which I discuss various frameworks and models that I might be able to use to answer questions on my CGU IST screening exam of Jan 23. The strategic grid model is an IT specific model that can be used to assess the nature of the projects that the IT organization has in its portfolio with the aim [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:17:33
Barack the Feminist
So, I just got a press release from Ms. informing me that soon-to-be-President Obama will grace the cover of their upcoming inaugural issue revealing, ... have access to birth control and emergency contraception, all of which certainly speak to a feminist [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:13:10
To Mr. ejevohlaohqpf on Yahoo.it cloud
To the person/spammer/thief/conman/scumbag/lowlife who has the Yahoogroup of raojchzm@yahoogroups ... address has been added to the email list of a Yahoo! Group. To gain access to all of your group's web features (previous messages, photos, files, calendar, etc.) and easier control of your message [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:03:00
SD Voters Support Prevention and Education Over Abortion Bans
We already knew that South Dakota voters oppose an abortion ban in their state, ... working on an abortion ban or other measures that restrict access, but also want them to work instead ... and birth control, OR working to enact tougher laws to reduce the number of abortions performed in South [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:53:49
Hillary Clinton’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Opening Statement
CLINTON: Thank you, Senator Schumer, for your generous introduction, and even more for your support and our partnership over so many years. You are a valued and trusted colleague, a friend, and a tribute to the people of New York whom you have served with such distinction throughout your career.Mr [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 17:30:39
Law student writing prize: Reproductive Justice for All People
Law Students for Reproductive Justice is accepting submissions for its 4th annual Writing Prize ... coercion or oppression: the political, social, legal, and economic forces that limit or control ... shortages in geographically isolated communities; or access to the HPV vaccine. Send your submission [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:50:55
How do I find out if my computer needs more memory?
A common question among people who would like to know more about computer hardware is: Do I need more computer memory? Computer memory is more commonly know as RAM or Random Access Memory. It turns out there is a easy ... such as window xp or vista we can easily find out. To do this, hold the ctrl (control) + alt keys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:19:11
CES 2009 Blog Coverage Roundup
Sleep? Sleep is for people who aren't covering tech shows. For the better part of last week, the "sleep" concept didn't even enter into the equation for us. Instead, we of the PCMag blogs spent our week running around the Las Vegas Convention Center floor and jetting between meetings and keynotes at the Venetian and Sands hotels [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 22:59:05
Personal Budget Software, You Need A Budget (YNAB) Is 10% Off
If you’re shopping for a personal budget software application, we have a small promotion going on for “You Need A Budget” or YNAB, ... (YNAB) Discount: 10% Off With Promo Code! Special Offer: I’d like to offer readers and visitors ... , but I’d like for me and my spouse to have the same easy access to our financial information [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 01:17:46
NAMM: Kurzweil PC361
"PC361 Overview The Ultimate Performance Controller Keyboard With a sleek new look on the outside, and an arsenal of Kurzweil's latest cutting edge chip technology under its hood, the 61-note PC361 delivers 128 voices of incredible sound quality along with a host of powerful, easy to use features [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:02:06
Defending The Federal Health Board
While progressives are working to build bipartisan support for affordable health care reform, ... access to care. Here are some facts about what the federal health board would do: CLAIM FACT The Board will establish “centralized government control over our health-care decisions by a powerful [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:32:17
0day in WowWee Rovio Robot
You can’t use it in your plot to take over the world with remote control robots yet, ... -telepresence toy for your dog. From the advisory text: Unfortunately, Rovio’s access control mechanisms ... configure your firewall to allow external access to the mobile webcam platform. Fun stuff. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:39:57
At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard
It’s encouraging to see universities adopting different approaches to teaching ... should universities be structured when access to information and ability to create learning networks shift from instructor to learner control?”. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 14:56:53
"SCHIP, Symbol Of Democrat Clout Or Legitimate Health Care Need?"
Wed Jan 14, 3:51 PM ETHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., attend a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, to discuss the House passage of the State Children's Health Insurance Program ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:50:00
Stopping Australian Internet Censorship: Strategy Discussion #nocensorship #nocleanfeed
On Saturday January 10th, I went to a meeting of the Brisbane branch of the Digital Liberty Coalition, and came away with the job of drafting a leaflet for the next small public protest, planned for Australia Day. The leaflet needs to reflect the strategy of the anti-censorship campaign [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:17:22
The World's Most Dangerous Programming Mistakes
*I want the t-shirt. *Way to go on the service-to-mankind front, SANS. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7824939 ... CWE-285:Improper Access Control CWE-327:Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm CWE-259 ... :Failure to Constrain Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer CWE-642:External Control [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:20:32
Mattel Mind Flex - Theta Wave Game Controller
Mattel Mind Flex - Theta Wave Game Controller Originally uploaded by JoeDuck Mattel Mind Flex was one of the most remarkable devices at CES ... s device measures brain theta waves and lets you control a small ball with this output as you change ... our relationships with the tools we use. In this sense computer control, like hammer and nail [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:40:00
Our Reality: Aspen's Experience with Abortion
Aspen Baker, founder and executive director of Exhale, a service you can call to talk freely about your experience with abortion, ... their difficulties and have come to lead positive, forward-looking lives. Birth Control at Risk [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:40:49
Password Resolutions for 2009
Our passwords give us access to a number of very valuable resources. They control access to our bank accounts, photos of our families, email correspondence, and all kinds of other information. As valuable as all this information is, it is amazing how little effort [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:59:13
Conservative Healthcare Reform Myths
The conservatives have been out in full force telling the American citizens, by way of the media, that healthcare reform is not possible because it would be to expensive to implement and that patients would not have choices in their medical care. A few more myths ( lies ) from the conservative group [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:40:00
2009 NAIAS: Lincoln Concept C Pits Detroit Against Deutschland
Today, Ford Motors launched their newest campaign to get back on top in the form of the Lincoln Concept C. Loosely based on the Lincoln MKZ and underpinned by a platform slightly smaller than the Ford Focus, the Lincoln Concept C marks Ford’s first step towards poaching in VW’s territory [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 00:39:15
Malibu Park School Traffic Critics Seek Backup from the City
• Among Options under Consideration Is Suggestion Students Park in Zuma Beach Lot BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN The recently formed group called the Malibu ... at the school campus. “Now is the time when we can address safety, parking, and emergency access. I urge [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 02:32:30
Ty goes home to be with his Mom
Thank you guys so much for being patient as I battle the Texas/Louisiana “cold” and come hither looks from roughnecks ... m in an antiquated place that doesn’t have Internet access and webMAN is actually doing all the work [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:20:17
