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Comment Emotional Intelligence 101 (Score 2) 299

Why are all the "enlightened" posters calling everyone who disagrees with them "stupid," "moronic," etc. Ironic, when most of these most of the writers would consider themselves on the opposite end of the political spectrum from Donald Trump, yet they resort to using his tactics of personally attacking anyone who disagrees with their viewpoint. Doesn't work well if your goal is changing opinions...

Comment Do It All (Score 0, Redundant) 453

My kids are great at sports--AND they love to read. My oldest two have skipped a grade in school, they score off the charts on any standardized test. They are well liked and social leaders in their age group. They have their own computers (running two different flavors of Linux), but they'd just as soon go jump on a trampoline, go for a bike ride, go hiking, or kick butt in soccer. You want the real secret? Be a parent, enjoy these little people...we all know you enjoyed creating them ;-) Anyway, treat them with dignity and respect, spend time with them, and wow, you'd be amazed how successful they can be at anything!

Comment This was true in Wasilla (Score 1) 123

I grew up in Wasilla, AK. The moment we got our own local police force (instead of relying on the State Troopers), our crime rate skyrocketed--because now we had someone to report all the petty stuff to. So this makes perfect sense, if you've got a substation close, it's easy to walk in and report something. Otherwise you just might not bother with a small crime.
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CCC Hackers Break DECT Telephones' Security 116

Sub Zero 992 writes "Heise Security (article in German) is reporting that at this year's Chaos Communications Congress (25C3) researchers in Europe's dedected.org group have published an article (PDF) showing, using a PC-Card costing only EUR 23, how to eavesdrop on DECT transmissions. There are hundreds of millions of terminals, ranging from telephones, to electronic payment terminals, to door openers, using the DECT standard." So far, the Heise article's German only, but I suspect will show up soon in English translation. Update: 12/30 21:27 GMT by T : Reader Juha-Matti Laurio writes with the story in English. Thanks!

Comment First-hand Perspective (Score 1) 846

OK, I'm gonna weigh in on this. I'm amazed at all the people who assume that something is illegal, just because they think it's "wrong." And then there are those who spout false statements because they know that once in print, other clueless people will believe it even if it's false. Three points: * The guy that did the "break-in" is an idiot, he should be fully prosecuted for breaking the law. * Using a personal email account for state business is not automatically wrong or illegal. * Palin is popular in Alaska, and very much trusted and loved by those who know her closely. While she will run you over if you stand in her way, she tries hard to do the right thing. That's what excites those with the same political leanings--she works hard for what she believes. Doesn't everyone want a politician who at least tries to act according to what they say? Mind you, these opinions were not pulled out of thin air: * I grew up in Wasilla, AK, and the Palins are family friends (20 years) * I have known politicians and the political scene in Alaska for many years, and I am familiar with the laws and politics of the state I live in now * I am now the systems and communications manager for the largest state agency in another state, including an email system with thousands of employees accounts * I am very familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as multiple states' archival laws * A governor's email with his/her aides is not necessarily public record and subject to archival/discovery rules. There is a specific test as to what constitutes "official business."

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