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Comment I would think that some would go back to Caprica (Score 2, Insightful) 852

If all the bad Cylons got wiped out on the colony, I am surprised that some of the Colonials did not opt to go back to the Colonies. The indications that we have from the show is that the nuclear attack did not render the planet uninhabitable like the Cylon Earth.

There should be a good amount workable technology left and inhabitable structures. Supposedly you only need about 1000 to 5000 humans to repopulate.

The other thought I had was whether anybody went back to pick up the Number Three D'Anna Biers.

Comment One Simple Explanation (Score 1) 364

Having served as a US delegate to multilateral negotiations, documents that provide information or background on the negotiating position of the United States are typically classified SECRET. If the other parties knew the hardline positions, they would have an advantage at the negotiations. It would be nice to have better representation on the advisory panel...
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Submission + - How TJX Got Pwned

TuballoyThunder writes: The Wall Street Journal recently reported on how hackers pulled off the largest known heist of credit card and personal data from The TJX Companies, which is the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods, and A. J. Wright. The poor security practices of TJX ran the gamut from using WEP on their in-store wireless networks to not encrypting credit card transactions (which was in violation of credit card company guidelines). The pwnage started back in July 2005 and was not detected until mid January 2007, which was after they became aware of it on 18 December 2006. All told, the cost of the breach may cost a billion dollars.

TJX, in addition to "fixing" their security their security problems, offers the following, helpful information:
  • Your best defense is careful review of your own statements
  • Established a special helpline for customers who have questions
  • Obtain a free credit report from each of the three credit bureaus


I have a useful tip for any company, large or small, and I'll provide it free of charge:

While security may not be a profit center for your business (assuming you are not in the security business), poor security can cause you to lose far more money than good security.
Any TJX employees care to post as AC's?

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