Proof that RadioShack tells it's employee's to lie to you.
..It's in your best interest to sign up new activations. RadioShack doesn't make any money by keeping you happy with your wireless provider.
Well Duh! They been doing this type of business practice at the shack Since day one! There is a reason why everyone called its by it real name Shit Shack!
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Friday, December 30, 2005
"0-day vulnerability" Workaround from Steve Gibson
"0-day vulnerability" Workaround from Steve Gibson
This link was all ready submitted but there's nothing in the post about the workaround on Steve Gibson's site that ALL WINDOWS USERS should do in place of an official patch from Microsoft. IMPLEMENT THE WORKAROUND IMMEDIATELY IF YOU USE WINDOWS!!!
This link was all ready submitted but there's nothing in the post about the workaround on Steve Gibson's site that ALL WINDOWS USERS should do in place of an official patch from Microsoft. IMPLEMENT THE WORKAROUND IMMEDIATELY IF YOU USE WINDOWS!!!
MAME .103
MAMEWorld.net - The Largest MAME Resource on the Net
MAME .103
You didn't really think we'd end the year without another release did ya? MAME .103, told ya!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Slashdot | Microsoft Leaving MSNBC TV Partnership
Slashdot | Microsoft Leaving MSNBC TV Partnership
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft and NBC have announced that they will be dissolving their joint cable TV news channel, MSNBC, with NBC retaining control. From the article: "NBC has completed a deal to assume majority control of the channel immediately, with an 82 percent stake, and it will become the sole owner within two years, NBC executives said yesterday. The two companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal. But the partners will continue their 50-50 ownership of the MSNBC Web site, which, partly as a consequence of its affiliation with Microsoft, is the most-used news site on the Internet."
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft and NBC have announced that they will be dissolving their joint cable TV news channel, MSNBC, with NBC retaining control. From the article: "NBC has completed a deal to assume majority control of the channel immediately, with an 82 percent stake, and it will become the sole owner within two years, NBC executives said yesterday. The two companies did not disclose financial terms of the deal. But the partners will continue their 50-50 ownership of the MSNBC Web site, which, partly as a consequence of its affiliation with Microsoft, is the most-used news site on the Internet."
Festivus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Festivus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Festivus is a nondenominational holiday featured in an episode of Seinfeld, a popular American television sitcom of the 1990s. The holiday was a plot device in episode number 166 of the show, entitled "The Strike", which first aired on December 18, 1997. Many people, influenced or inspired by Seinfeld, now celebrate the holiday, in varying degrees of seriousness. Some do it religously, others do it in good tidings in their respect to Seinfeld.
According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned." Originally a Scandinavian holiday celebrating the day before the "Present" and the "Future" filled with hope
Festivus is a nondenominational holiday featured in an episode of Seinfeld, a popular American television sitcom of the 1990s. The holiday was a plot device in episode number 166 of the show, entitled "The Strike", which first aired on December 18, 1997. Many people, influenced or inspired by Seinfeld, now celebrate the holiday, in varying degrees of seriousness. Some do it religously, others do it in good tidings in their respect to Seinfeld.
According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned." Originally a Scandinavian holiday celebrating the day before the "Present" and the "Future" filled with hope
Friday, December 23, 2005
Microsoft Buys Out Opera
Microsoft Buys Out Opera
At the moment, the deal is almost through with Microsoft and Opera planning on locations for the browser’s research and development centers throughout the world. One of such locations includes India; other locations at this time are unknown.
If this story is true There Will one less Alternative Browser to the Evil Blue E!!! I am going to Dump Windoze XP for Linux.
At the moment, the deal is almost through with Microsoft and Opera planning on locations for the browser’s research and development centers throughout the world. One of such locations includes India; other locations at this time are unknown.
If this story is true There Will one less Alternative Browser to the Evil Blue E!!! I am going to Dump Windoze XP for Linux.
Update: Patriot Act extended for only one month | News.blog | CNET News.com
Update: Patriot Act extended for only one month | News.blog | CNET News.com
it's been unclear what would happen as the Dec. 31 expiration date neared for portions of the controversial law, enacted a few weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
it's been unclear what would happen as the Dec. 31 expiration date neared for portions of the controversial law, enacted a few weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
CNN.com - Millions struggle as transit strike ruled illegal - Dec 20, 2005
CNN.com - Millions struggle as transit strike ruled illegal - Dec 20, 2005
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Millions of New York commuters are preparing to battle their way home in near-freezing temperatures during a strike by transit workers, which Tuesday afternoon was ruled illegal by a judge.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "thuggishly" turning their backs on the city, adding the strike could cost the city more than $400 million a day.
Let the Gridlock of the Century of Grand Fun BEGIN!!!!
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Millions of New York commuters are preparing to battle their way home in near-freezing temperatures during a strike by transit workers, which Tuesday afternoon was ruled illegal by a judge.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "thuggishly" turning their backs on the city, adding the strike could cost the city more than $400 million a day.
Let the Gridlock of the Century of Grand Fun BEGIN!!!!
CBS News | Iran's Leader Bans Western Music | December 19, 2005 22:40:27
CBS News | Iran's Leader Bans Western Music | December 19, 2005 22:40:27
CBS) Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has banned all Western music from Iran's state radio and TV stations — an eerie reminder of the 1979 Islamic revolution when popular music was outlawed as "un-Islamic" under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Today, though, the sounds of hip-hop can be heard blaring from car radios in Tehran's streets, and Eric Clapton's "Rush" and the Eagles' "Hotel California" regularly accompany Iranian broadcasts.
No more — the official IRAN Persian daily reported Monday that Ahmadinejad, as head of the Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council, ordered the enactment of an October ruling by the council to ban all Western music, including classical music, on state broadcast outlets.
Note That Anyone who have Any Real Musicial Taste Would elected that ALL Eric Crapton's Music should Be BANNED!!!
CBS) Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has banned all Western music from Iran's state radio and TV stations — an eerie reminder of the 1979 Islamic revolution when popular music was outlawed as "un-Islamic" under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Today, though, the sounds of hip-hop can be heard blaring from car radios in Tehran's streets, and Eric Clapton's "Rush" and the Eagles' "Hotel California" regularly accompany Iranian broadcasts.
No more — the official IRAN Persian daily reported Monday that Ahmadinejad, as head of the Supreme Cultural Revolutionary Council, ordered the enactment of an October ruling by the council to ban all Western music, including classical music, on state broadcast outlets.
Note That Anyone who have Any Real Musicial Taste Would elected that ALL Eric Crapton's Music should Be BANNED!!!
Monday, December 19, 2005
House sets digital TV transition for Feb. 2009 | News.blog | CNET News.com
House sets digital TV transition for Feb. 2009 | News.blog | CNET News.com
The House approved the deadline as part of a broader budget bill that passed by a slim 212 to 206 margin early Monday morning. The Senate must still approve the measure before it becomes law.
By 2009, only about 7 percent of television viewers--still several million--will be relying solely on analog, "over-the-air" broadcasts, according to Consumer Electronics Association estimates. The bulk of TV viewers rely on cable or satellite services, which intend to take care of reformatting their programs for digital viewing.
But the bill allocates up to $990 for a subsidy program that would permit those who still rely solely on over-the-air television to request up to two $40 coupons for a digital-to-analog converter box.
The House approved the deadline as part of a broader budget bill that passed by a slim 212 to 206 margin early Monday morning. The Senate must still approve the measure before it becomes law.
By 2009, only about 7 percent of television viewers--still several million--will be relying solely on analog, "over-the-air" broadcasts, according to Consumer Electronics Association estimates. The bulk of TV viewers rely on cable or satellite services, which intend to take care of reformatting their programs for digital viewing.
But the bill allocates up to $990 for a subsidy program that would permit those who still rely solely on over-the-air television to request up to two $40 coupons for a digital-to-analog converter box.
Slyck News - P2P Population Nears Record High
Slyck News - P2P Population Nears Record High: "P2P statistical information is gathered by BigChampagne, an emerging leader in gauging the strength of this community (you can read their gathering techniques here.) These statistics are in close parallel with those monitored by Slyck.com. In addition, it's noteworthy to mention the approximately 9 million individuals connected to various P2P networks at any given time do not include those participating on BitTorrent. Due to the nature of the BitTorrent community, it's extremely difficult to garner any exact number of total participants."
Thursday, December 15, 2005
How The Evil Grinch Stole The Quakes and then Move them To lame Houston TX!
NBC11.com - News - MLS Approves Earthquakes Move To Houston
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes will relocate immediately to Houston, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Thursday.
Garber said the team's owners, Anschutz Entertainment Group, were attracted by the chance to play in their own stadium and for an ethnically diverse population willing to support a professional soccer team.
"We've always believed that the city has great potential to be a soccer market," Garber said. "We're excited about what our opportunities are there."
San Jose will keep the Earthquakes team name, logo and colors, and the city has already signed a letter of intent with the hopes of attracting a MLS expansion team, perhaps as early as 2007.
"It is our intent to return to San Jose as early as possible," Garber said.
MLS officials said AEG has entered "positive discussions" about finding a soccer stadium in Houston.
"It is with great regret that we were unable to find a solution to our facility issues in San Jose," AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke said in a statement. "It was not for lack of effort."
Garber said all the coaches and contracted Earthquakes players will transfer to Houston.
"We've worked long and hard for several months to try to bring MLS soccer here," Frank Michel, a spokesman for Houston Mayor Bill White, said Thursday. "Houston is a great sports town and the fan base for soccer is a great one."
San Jose officials had worked hard to keep the team from leaving, even considering subsidizing a new stadium. The Earthquakes have played at Spartan Stadium on the campus of San Jose State University.
Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the San Jose Sharks' parent company, had expressed interest in buying the Earthquakes, but only with the city's help building a stadium. A deal could not be reached.
The Quakes were MLS champions in 2001 and 2003.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes will relocate immediately to Houston, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Thursday.
Garber said the team's owners, Anschutz Entertainment Group, were attracted by the chance to play in their own stadium and for an ethnically diverse population willing to support a professional soccer team.
"We've always believed that the city has great potential to be a soccer market," Garber said. "We're excited about what our opportunities are there."
San Jose will keep the Earthquakes team name, logo and colors, and the city has already signed a letter of intent with the hopes of attracting a MLS expansion team, perhaps as early as 2007.
"It is our intent to return to San Jose as early as possible," Garber said.
MLS officials said AEG has entered "positive discussions" about finding a soccer stadium in Houston.
"It is with great regret that we were unable to find a solution to our facility issues in San Jose," AEG President and CEO Timothy J. Leiweke said in a statement. "It was not for lack of effort."
Garber said all the coaches and contracted Earthquakes players will transfer to Houston.
"We've worked long and hard for several months to try to bring MLS soccer here," Frank Michel, a spokesman for Houston Mayor Bill White, said Thursday. "Houston is a great sports town and the fan base for soccer is a great one."
San Jose officials had worked hard to keep the team from leaving, even considering subsidizing a new stadium. The Earthquakes have played at Spartan Stadium on the campus of San Jose State University.
Silicon Valley Sports and Entertainment, the San Jose Sharks' parent company, had expressed interest in buying the Earthquakes, but only with the city's help building a stadium. A deal could not be reached.
The Quakes were MLS champions in 2001 and 2003.
Slashdot | Google to Buy Opera?
Slashdot | Google to Buy Opera?
Opera Watch writes Google is planning to buy the Opera browser. The source of the claim is Pierre Chappaz, the former president of Yahoo Europe. Google obviously can't buy Firefox, so Opera might be the next possible candidate."
Opera Watch writes Google is planning to buy the Opera browser. The source of the claim is Pierre Chappaz, the former president of Yahoo Europe. Google obviously can't buy Firefox, so Opera might be the next possible candidate."
San Jose Earthquakes May Be Leaving
San Jose Earthquakes May Be Leaving
SAN JOSE (KRON) -- It's looking more and more like the San Jose Earthquakes will be leaving the city and moving to Houston.
The Los Angeles Times reports the owner of the city's major league soccer team will announce a move on Friday.
Other media reports claim that an official with the company that owns the Earthquakes told employees Thursday morning the team will be moving.
An Earthquakes spokesman would not confirm those reports, but he did say an announcement about the team is planned for Friday in Texas.
"There's an announcement tomorrow regarding the Earthquakes," team spokesman Jed Metee said. Asked where the announcement would be made, Metee replied, "Houston."
The Major League Soccer franchise began life in 1996 as the San Jose Clash, changed its name in 1999, and won the league championship in 2001 and 2003.
Attempts by the City of San Jose and the owner of the San Jose Sharks to come up with plans for a new stadium fell apart on Monday.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
SAN JOSE (KRON) -- It's looking more and more like the San Jose Earthquakes will be leaving the city and moving to Houston.
The Los Angeles Times reports the owner of the city's major league soccer team will announce a move on Friday.
Other media reports claim that an official with the company that owns the Earthquakes told employees Thursday morning the team will be moving.
An Earthquakes spokesman would not confirm those reports, but he did say an announcement about the team is planned for Friday in Texas.
"There's an announcement tomorrow regarding the Earthquakes," team spokesman Jed Metee said. Asked where the announcement would be made, Metee replied, "Houston."
The Major League Soccer franchise began life in 1996 as the San Jose Clash, changed its name in 1999, and won the league championship in 2001 and 2003.
Attempts by the City of San Jose and the owner of the San Jose Sharks to come up with plans for a new stadium fell apart on Monday.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
Topic list: Mr. Hanky the Xmas Poo Saids if you you use firefox get Google Safe Browsing extension now! - Leoville Town Square
Topic list: Mr. Hanky Saids if you you use firefox get Google Safe Browsing now! - Leoville Town Square: "
Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. This type of attack, known as phishing or spoofing, is becoming more sophisticated, widespread and dangerous. That's why it's important to browse safely with Google Safe Browsing. By combining advanced algorithms with reports about misleading pages from a number of sources, Safe Browsing is often able to automatically warn you when you encounter a page that's trying to trick you into disclosing personal information.
For more information, see the FAQ.
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/"
Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. This type of attack, known as phishing or spoofing, is becoming more sophisticated, widespread and dangerous. That's why it's important to browse safely with Google Safe Browsing. By combining advanced algorithms with reports about misleading pages from a number of sources, Safe Browsing is often able to automatically warn you when you encounter a page that's trying to trick you into disclosing personal information.
For more information, see the FAQ.
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/"
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Google whistles a new tune | CNET News.com
Google whistles a new tune | CNET News.com
Google was set to launch on Thursday a new service intended to give searchers fast links to song lyrics, musical artists and CD titles on the main search results page.
Google Music will allow a user to type in the name of a band, artist, album or song in the main Google search bar special, and results will appear at the top, accompanied by icons of music notes, said Marissa Mayer, vice president of search products and user experience at Google.
Items that can be purchased will have links to merchants for online ordering or downloading, she said. Initial merchant partners include Apple Computer's iTunes service, RealNetworks Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon.com.
Google was set to launch on Thursday a new service intended to give searchers fast links to song lyrics, musical artists and CD titles on the main search results page.
Google Music will allow a user to type in the name of a band, artist, album or song in the main Google search bar special, and results will appear at the top, accompanied by icons of music notes, said Marissa Mayer, vice president of search products and user experience at Google.
Items that can be purchased will have links to merchants for online ordering or downloading, she said. Initial merchant partners include Apple Computer's iTunes service, RealNetworks Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon.com.
MercuryNews.com | 12/14/2005 | The (city here) Earthquakes
MercuryNews.com | 12/14/2005 | The (city here) Earthquakes
The (city here) Earthquakes
By Mark Purdy
Mercury News Staff Columnist
The Earthquakes are gone.
No, wait! They are staying.
Nope, outta here.
Hold on! Just got word! They're staying!
Oops, maybe not. Don't turn off your cell phone, OK?
Earthquakes followers have always been among the Bay Area's most loyal fans. Now, they are definitely the most confused.
That has been especially true over the past month, with the soccer team's operators threatening a pullout to Houston even as a furious effort to keep the team in San Jose unfolded.
This week the situation took a turn for the even more confusing. Monday night, a soccer-stadium plan concocted by city officials behind closed doors went kaput before the doors even opened on the exact details.
However, my information is that the proprietors of the Sharks, who were interested in buying the team if the stadium plan materialized, simply could not make the finances work. With the city providing significant subsidies, the two parties hoped the stadium could be constructed for between $60 million and $70 million -- but as the proposal underwent further scrutiny, the figure moved up to $90 million. Also, the Sharks would have been responsible for any cost overruns, a risk they were loathe to take.
Thus, the Sharks' plug was pulled. But does this mean the Earthquakes are packing for Texas?
Not necessarily. The team's investor/operator, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, has talked about leaving town since 2003. And the Earthquakes are still here.
The (city here) Earthquakes
By Mark Purdy
Mercury News Staff Columnist
The Earthquakes are gone.
No, wait! They are staying.
Nope, outta here.
Hold on! Just got word! They're staying!
Oops, maybe not. Don't turn off your cell phone, OK?
Earthquakes followers have always been among the Bay Area's most loyal fans. Now, they are definitely the most confused.
That has been especially true over the past month, with the soccer team's operators threatening a pullout to Houston even as a furious effort to keep the team in San Jose unfolded.
This week the situation took a turn for the even more confusing. Monday night, a soccer-stadium plan concocted by city officials behind closed doors went kaput before the doors even opened on the exact details.
However, my information is that the proprietors of the Sharks, who were interested in buying the team if the stadium plan materialized, simply could not make the finances work. With the city providing significant subsidies, the two parties hoped the stadium could be constructed for between $60 million and $70 million -- but as the proposal underwent further scrutiny, the figure moved up to $90 million. Also, the Sharks would have been responsible for any cost overruns, a risk they were loathe to take.
Thus, the Sharks' plug was pulled. But does this mean the Earthquakes are packing for Texas?
Not necessarily. The team's investor/operator, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, has talked about leaving town since 2003. And the Earthquakes are still here.
Pentagon admits mistake in spying on Americans, vows to expunge database.
Pentagon admits mistake in spying on Americans, vows to expunge database.
The Pentagon has built a massive security database to help protect U.S. military interests that includes unwarranted information on war opponents and peace activists in the United States. A DOD official now says it had mistakenly swept up and kept information on citizens who were not really threats.
And there still people out there that still want to give more power to National and Local authorities for more servaence and spying on it citizens?? What wrong with these people anyways??
The Pentagon has built a massive security database to help protect U.S. military interests that includes unwarranted information on war opponents and peace activists in the United States. A DOD official now says it had mistakenly swept up and kept information on citizens who were not really threats.
And there still people out there that still want to give more power to National and Local authorities for more servaence and spying on it citizens?? What wrong with these people anyways??
Gmail now has a vacation responce!
Gmail now has a vacation responce!
Going on vacation? No access to the Internet? No problem! Use Gmail's vacation responder to let people know you won't be able to get back to them right away.
That means I can now setup Gmail vacation response on my non active gmail accounts to sent spam each other back and forth to spam them self to death until each one of the account runs out disc space!!!
Going on vacation? No access to the Internet? No problem! Use Gmail's vacation responder to let people know you won't be able to get back to them right away.
That means I can now setup Gmail vacation response on my non active gmail accounts to sent spam each other back and forth to spam them self to death until each one of the account runs out disc space!!!
Google home pages get even more personal | CNET News.com
Google home pages get even more personal | CNET News.com
Google on Wednesday released tools developers can use to create small applications modules that can be added to people's Google home pages.
The Google Homepage API (Application Programming Interface) page has information and software that developers can use to create modules, or "widgets," that people can then use to spice up their personalized home pages on Google.
Currently, it's possible to add to a Google home page content such as news, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, recipes, stock quotes, movie times and quotes of the day.
Google on Wednesday released tools developers can use to create small applications modules that can be added to people's Google home pages.
The Google Homepage API (Application Programming Interface) page has information and software that developers can use to create modules, or "widgets," that people can then use to spice up their personalized home pages on Google.
Currently, it's possible to add to a Google home page content such as news, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, recipes, stock quotes, movie times and quotes of the day.
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