Monday, April 27, 2009
Pentagon puts focus on cyberattacks.
In the light of recent attacks, the Pentagon is planning to create a new military command devoted to cyberspace and to protecting its computer networks.
To reach that goal, the Pentagon plans to increase the number of cyber experts it can train each year from 80 to 250 by 2011.
250 cyber experts by 2011? Are you kidding me? They could hire an army of cyber experts by turning to the gazillion of social networks users who toil the Internet daily for free.
To reach that goal, the Pentagon plans to increase the number of cyber experts it can train each year from 80 to 250 by 2011.
250 cyber experts by 2011? Are you kidding me? They could hire an army of cyber experts by turning to the gazillion of social networks users who toil the Internet daily for free.
Labels: Cybersafety, social networks, The Pentagon
Ohio woman guilty of stealing hay from City police horses.
A woman working as a hostler for the City of Cincinnati Ohio has been convicted of stealing 15 bales of hay , a bag of oats and five bags of shavings from the City that were meant for the Police Department's mounted patrol unit. The total value of the heist was estimated at just over $130.
Are things that bad in Cincinnati?
For more, see WLWT.com
Are things that bad in Cincinnati?
For more, see WLWT.com
Labels: Cincinnati Ohio
Friday, April 24, 2009
Fighter jet program computer system breached.
Government officials admitted this week that the Pentagon costliest weapon program ever, the $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter, has been breached by spies who were able to copy and steal several terabytes of data related to design and electronics systems.
But now the Pentagon is saying not to worry, cause they have upgraded their system from Vista to Windows 7.
For more, see ABConline.net
But now the Pentagon is saying not to worry, cause they have upgraded their system from Vista to Windows 7.
For more, see ABConline.net
Labels: Joint Strike Fighter, Pentagon, spies
Jay Leno to do a second free "Comic Stimulus" show.
Two weeks after his first one, the Tonight Show host announced on Monday that he will be holding another free "Comic Stimulus" show for some unemployed workers in Ohio. The show is scheduled for May 10 in the town of Wilmington which is going through some very rough times since the principal employer, DHL, pulled out last year.
Is Jay Leno becoming the new All American Whore going around the country and stimulating everybody?
For more, see ColumbusDispatch.com
Is Jay Leno becoming the new All American Whore going around the country and stimulating everybody?
For more, see ColumbusDispatch.com
Labels: Jay Leno, NBC, Tonight Show, Wilmington Ohio
Blagojevich denied permission to leave the country.
Former Illinois governor Ron Blagojevich was denied permission by a judge Tuesday to travel to the Costa Rican jungle to participate in the taping of the TV reality show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!"
The circus surrounding Ron Blagojevich could not have been complete without his famous hair getting into the act. Now their are rumors circulating around Chicago that his hair has filed a formal complaint claiming to be the real celebrity and wanting to be set free.
For more, see Chicago Sun Times.com
The circus surrounding Ron Blagojevich could not have been complete without his famous hair getting into the act. Now their are rumors circulating around Chicago that his hair has filed a formal complaint claiming to be the real celebrity and wanting to be set free.
For more, see Chicago Sun Times.com
Labels: "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.", Costa Rica, Former Illinois governor Ron Blogojevich
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Somali pirate appeared in court in New York City.
The only survivor Somali pirate of the team who hijacked an U.S. cargo ship two weeks ago, appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday for the first time.
In an brazen act that only a pirate can pull, he turned to one of his guard during his hearing and asked where can he pick up a hooker on his way out.
For more, see BBC News.com
In an brazen act that only a pirate can pull, he turned to one of his guard during his hearing and asked where can he pick up a hooker on his way out.
For more, see BBC News.com
Labels: Somali pirate
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
U.S. engaged in jamming of Taliban' Web and radio links.
In an effort to prevent the intimidation of civilians and the planning of attacks against U.S. troops, the pentagon has reportedly begun a broad effort to jam unlicensed radio stations and chat rooms and Web sites used both in Pakistan and Afghanistan by the Taliban.
In another word, the U.S. will make sure that those remote areas in those two countries remain as such: No radio or Internet.
For more, see WSJ.com
In another word, the U.S. will make sure that those remote areas in those two countries remain as such: No radio or Internet.
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: Afghanistan, new strategy., Pakistan, President Obama, Taliban
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
US to boycott UN conference on racism.
The United States decided to withdraw from a United Nations sponsored conference on racism that began yesterday in Geneva, joining a few other nations who decided to skip the gathering on the ground that it will serve as a platform for the bashing of Israel by Arab nations and a way to infringe on free speech.
On Sunday, President Obama said that he "would love" to participate in a conference about racism and discrimination, but not in one with the baggage of the previous gathering, referring to the first such conference held eight years ago in South Africa, which the U.S. had boycotted also.
Then he turned around and said:" Look at me!.There is no racism here."
For more , see Guardian.co.uk
On Sunday, President Obama said that he "would love" to participate in a conference about racism and discrimination, but not in one with the baggage of the previous gathering, referring to the first such conference held eight years ago in South Africa, which the U.S. had boycotted also.
Then he turned around and said:" Look at me!.There is no racism here."
For more , see Guardian.co.uk
Labels: Geneva Conference on racism 2009, President Obama, United Nations
As violence goes down, vices return in Baghdad streets.
It is reported that violence has been so down in Baghdad that all sorts of vices long gone, are making a comeback in the city once famous for 1001 varieties of them.
It sounds like the surge has worked some magic.
For more, see NYTimes.com
It sounds like the surge has worked some magic.
For more, see NYTimes.com
Labels: Baghdad, vices, violence
Monday, April 20, 2009
Two Al Qaeda leaders waterboarded 266 times, CIA memos indicate.
According to CIA memos released last week by the Obama administration, two Al Qaeda top leaders in US custody were subjected to waterboarding 266 between the two of them between 2002 and 2003.
Using waterboarding 266 times on two peoples to get them to talk? If you have to torture in the name of Americans people, at least be efficient at it.
Using waterboarding 266 times on two peoples to get them to talk? If you have to torture in the name of Americans people, at least be efficient at it.
Labels: Al Qaeda, CIA memos, Waterboarding
Oprah joins Twitter
This past Friday, Oprah Winfield became the latest celebrity joining Twitter's fray sending her first tweet or message to her followers.
She then turned around and gave away a coffee maker that automatically sends a twitt every time you turn it on, to every member of her audience.
For more see, NYTimes.com
She then turned around and gave away a coffee maker that automatically sends a twitt every time you turn it on, to every member of her audience.
For more see, NYTimes.com
Labels: Oprah Winfield, Twitter
Friday, April 17, 2009
John Madden to retire from Sunday Night Football.
Sunday Night Football commentator John Madden announced yesterday his retirement from the booth.
On Sundays for now on, if you want to hear an old man mumbling and struggling with the English language, you will really have to take that phone call from your drunken uncle.
For more, see LATimes.com
On Sundays for now on, if you want to hear an old man mumbling and struggling with the English language, you will really have to take that phone call from your drunken uncle.
For more, see LATimes.com
Labels: John Madden, NFL, Sunday Night Football
New Jersey to issue special decals for teenagers drivers.
Staring next year, New Jersey will start issuing vehicle decals identifying drivers 21 and younger.
Highway Safety officials say the new measure will help police enforce restrictions imposed on new drivers.
This new measure leaves wondering : "When will they come up with an official vehicle decal identifying idiots drivers of all ages? "
For more , see PhilyEnquirer.com
Highway Safety officials say the new measure will help police enforce restrictions imposed on new drivers.
This new measure leaves wondering : "When will they come up with an official vehicle decal identifying idiots drivers of all ages? "
For more , see PhilyEnquirer.com
Labels: New Jersey, vehicle decals for young drivers.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
President Obama in Mexico
President Obama started a visit to Mexico today trying among other issues, to deal with a growing drug problem and gang activities south of the border.
Talking to his hosts, Mr Obama said that after months dealing with Wall Street, he knows a little about dealing with gangs.
Talking to his hosts, Mr Obama said that after months dealing with Wall Street, he knows a little about dealing with gangs.
Labels: President Obama, Visit to Mexico
Thursday, April 9, 2009
For more Americans, quality time with loved ones is more important.
According to a new study by the MetLife Market Institute, 86% of Americans aged 45-74 say spending time with family and friends is more important to them. That finding brought the researchers to the conclusion that "living the good life is not as closely associated with material wealth as traditionally thought."
Yeah! It makes perfect sense. With most American broke, jobless, and their dream homes taken away, all they have left is that uncle that used to annoy the hell out of them around the family Thanksgiving dinner, or that old pal that used to drop by unannounced.
Original reporting in IBD.com
Yeah! It makes perfect sense. With most American broke, jobless, and their dream homes taken away, all they have left is that uncle that used to annoy the hell out of them around the family Thanksgiving dinner, or that old pal that used to drop by unannounced.
Original reporting in IBD.com
Labels: Economic Crisis, MetLife, quality of life
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
U.S. to take tougher actions against mortgage fraudsters.
In the wave of mounting home foreclosures, the U.S. government is promising to be more aggressive and take stricter actions against scamers trying to profit off of distressed homeowners.
Yeah, after they let the big fishes got away easy, now is the time to throw the books at some scam artists who try to pick up some road kills after Wall Street big feeding frenzy.
For more, see MSNBC.com
Yeah, after they let the big fishes got away easy, now is the time to throw the books at some scam artists who try to pick up some road kills after Wall Street big feeding frenzy.
For more, see MSNBC.com
Labels: Homes foreclosures, Mortgage crisis, U.S. Treasury
GM teaming up with Segway to develop a two wheeled.
GM is posed to announce today a project to build a two wheeled electric vehicle in partnership with Segway Inc. The vehicle which GM hopes to launch by 2012, will be based on the same two wheeled scooter developed by Segway a few years ago but will come with an enclosed cabin. Called PUMA for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility,the vehicle will run on batteries and use wireless technology to provide more mobility in tight urban areas.
From providing Cadillac Escalade to movies stars and the rich and famous to equipping parking lots attendants and mall security with Segways, what a way to go down GM!
for more, see WSJ.com
From providing Cadillac Escalade to movies stars and the rich and famous to equipping parking lots attendants and mall security with Segways, what a way to go down GM!
for more, see WSJ.com
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
5 ships hijacked over weekend by Pirates.
It has been reported that hijacks operating off the coasts of Africa have seized five ships between Saturday and Monday despite several warships from a dozen countries patrolling the area.
It seems like the hijackers are back from their spring break, well rested.
For more, see HuffingtonPost.com
It seems like the hijackers are back from their spring break, well rested.
For more, see HuffingtonPost.com
Labels: Golf of Aden, hijacks, pirates, Somalia
Madonna denied adoption bid in African country.
A court in Malawi ruled last week that Madonna's request to adopt a second child there, cannot be granted on the ground that she has not lived in that country for the last 18 months, the legal requirement for adoption.
I know one thing: That ruling cannot stop a determined Madonna who would not have hesitated to move in with a toy boyfriend to meet the criteria; or are all the Malawi eligible bachelors off the market?
For more see, Telegraph.co.uk
Labels: Madonna, Malawi adoption bid denied.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Bill proposal to cap heat-trapping gases.
In Congress, two Democrat House Representatives have introduced a legislation looking to cap heat-trapping gases far beyond President Obama proposals. According to their plan, emissions would be reduced 20 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, surpassing Obama' plans of 14 percent by the same date.
But I think former President Bush beat them all to the punch by putting the country in the path of rapid deindustrialisation.
For more, see NY Times.com
But I think former President Bush beat them all to the punch by putting the country in the path of rapid deindustrialisation.
For more, see NY Times.com
Labels: Heat-trapping bill, U.S. Congress
New York University April Fools' Day acceptations.
This past April 1, New York University sent out 489 e-mails acceptance letters to applicants who should instead have received rejection letters from the Graduate School of Public Service.
About an hour later, the school sent out corrective letters to the applicants.
No need to feel bad for the applicants; like the rest of us, every day in this country looks like April Fools' Day since last Fall.
For more, see recordonline.com
About an hour later, the school sent out corrective letters to the applicants.
No need to feel bad for the applicants; like the rest of us, every day in this country looks like April Fools' Day since last Fall.
For more, see recordonline.com
Labels: April Fools' Day, University of New York
Friday, April 3, 2009
Obama faces tough challenge at the G-20 Summit
Attending the G-20 Summit in London, President Obama was met yesterday with fierce resistance by French President, Nicholas Sarkozy and Gerrman Chancellor Angella Merkel over his appeal for European countries to do more to end the recession.
You know you are too old when you lived long enough to witness France and Germany banding together to shoot against the U.S.
For more, see WSJ.com
You know you are too old when you lived long enough to witness France and Germany banding together to shoot against the U.S.
For more, see WSJ.com
Labels: Angela Merkel, G-20 Summit, London, Nicholas Sarkozy, President Obama
Iowa Supreme Court overturns ban on same sex marriages.
On Thursday, the Iowa Supreme Court rendered a unanimous decision outlawing a previous ban on same sex marriages, becoming only the third state to allow such marriages.
Who said that Iowa was not edgy? Take that Hollywood.
For more, see DesMoinesRegister.com
Who said that Iowa was not edgy? Take that Hollywood.
For more, see DesMoinesRegister.com
Labels: gay marriage, Iowa Supreme Court
Sweden to allow same-sex marriages.
In Sweden, the Parliament adopted a new law legalizing same-sex marriages, becoming the fifth European country to do so.
OK, with only five countries in Europe and three states in the U.S. allowing same-sex marriages, this is definitively a boring race that neither want to win.
OK, with only five countries in Europe and three states in the U.S. allowing same-sex marriages, this is definitively a boring race that neither want to win.
Labels: gay marriage, Sweden allows same-sex marriages
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Bill proposal to end ban on travel to Cuba.
U.S. Senators introduced a bill Tuesday seeking to lift the 50 years old travel ban to Cuba.
In his remarks, the Senator sponsor of the bill said : "Our policy with Cuba punishes Americans by restricting their rights to travel."
So as if the stinking economy was not punishing enough, Americans will be punished more by being allowed to travel to Cuba.
In his remarks, the Senator sponsor of the bill said : "Our policy with Cuba punishes Americans by restricting their rights to travel."
So as if the stinking economy was not punishing enough, Americans will be punished more by being allowed to travel to Cuba.
Labels: Cuba travel ban, Proposal Senate Bill
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Higher taxes for richest proposed in New York.
Facing a budget shortfall of $18 billion, New York lawmakers are contemplating to impose much higher taxes on their richest residents.
But the only problem is that with the meltdown in Wall Street and the massive U.S. bailout, regular taxpayers who are footing the bill, are the only wealthy left.
For more see, WSJ.com
But the only problem is that with the meltdown in Wall Street and the massive U.S. bailout, regular taxpayers who are footing the bill, are the only wealthy left.
For more see, WSJ.com
Labels: income taxes increase, New York
Another Obama nominee faces taxes problems.
During her Congressional hearing process, Kathleen Sebelius the newly Health and Human Services appointee revealed that she just amended three years' worth of returns agreeing to pay back taxes and interest totaling almost $8000. The amendment were deemed necessary to correct "unintentional errors." She now joins a long list of Obama's nominees with taxes issues.
At this rate, I think Obama's next big reform should be titled : " No Taxes Left Behind."
At this rate, I think Obama's next big reform should be titled : " No Taxes Left Behind."
Labels: cabinet nomination, Kathleen Sebelius, President Obama
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