Comment Re: Brrr (Score 1) 110
*whoosh*
Comment Re:Outdated and flat-out wrong (Score 1) 3
Agreed. I honestly can't think of any valid reason as to why the SWAT team acted the way they did, especially when children were involved. If this is meant to scare student lenders away from falsifying their paperwork, is it really worth potentially risking the mental health of completely innocent children? At the same time, however, we never know all the story. Maybe they did have some valid reason to believe she, or at least some incriminating evidence, was present in that house. I hate saying this, but for lack of a better phrase, who knows?
Comment Outdated and flat-out wrong (Score 1) 3
Not only is this old news, but multiple sources--including The Consumerist (http://consumerist.com/2011/06/pay-your-student-loan-or-the-dept-of-education-will-kick-in-your-door-and-handcuff-your-husband.html)--have confirmed that the raid was for a criminal investigation and not for student loan default.
You might want to be a little more thorough in your fact-checking next time. Plus, in my educated opinion, Fox News is *not* a valid news source, especially if they refuse to update their stories with pertinent information--not to mention, this article was written *after* the updates were published on other sites.
Submission + - Plumber Injection Attack in Bowser’s Castle (ksplice.com) 1
An anonymous reader writes: Security Advisory SMB-1985-0001: Plumber Injection Attack in Bowser’s Castle
Ksplice, working in conjunction with Lakitu Cloud Security, has released a high-severity advisory about a Plumber Injection attack in multiple versions of Bowser's Castle. An Italian plumber could exploit this bug to bypass security measures (walk through walls) in order to rescue Peach, to defeat Bowser, or for unspecified other impact.
This vulnerability is demonstrated by "happylee-supermariobros,warped.fm2". Attacks using this exploit have been observed in the wild, and multiple other exploits are publicly available. A patch has been made available.
Ksplice, working in conjunction with Lakitu Cloud Security, has released a high-severity advisory about a Plumber Injection attack in multiple versions of Bowser's Castle. An Italian plumber could exploit this bug to bypass security measures (walk through walls) in order to rescue Peach, to defeat Bowser, or for unspecified other impact.
This vulnerability is demonstrated by "happylee-supermariobros,warped.fm2". Attacks using this exploit have been observed in the wild, and multiple other exploits are publicly available. A patch has been made available.
Submission + - LHC, CERN has found the hugs boson (web.cern.ch) 2
An anonymous reader writes: In a ground-breaking announcement issued today, CERN, the European Organization of Nuclear Research (which hosts the enormous and magnificent Large Hardon Collider) has announced the discovery of the hugs boson, an unexpected gauge boson, which was not predicted by the Standard Model. Noteworthy, the discovery was made by a high-school student during his scolarship. Due to his age, it is not clear whether he can be awarded the Nobel Prize. However, his teacher has generously agreed to be awarded in his name, in case of any problems.
Submission + - TSA Mandates GA 'Self-Pat-Down' Program 1
countertrolling writes: In a compromise measure that attempts to balance calls for increased security in GA operations against the individual liberties of GA pilots, Pistole announced that new self-administered pat-down program would be mandatory in the very near future. Acceptance has been (at best) mixed within the GA community. While most pilots knew that enhanced steps were going to be forthcoming from TSA, as a 'necessary counter' to security threats, most complain that the new procedures go too far.
*GA =General Aviation
*GA =General Aviation
Submission + - Any advise on a DIY nutron beam? 1
Max Littlemore writes: I have been breeding thorium at home using lots of old smoke detectors with a view to generating my own electricity and getting off the grid. The only thing stopping me is a reliable nutron beam. Given that all the equipment I'm using is re-purposed kitchen equipment, concerns about safety mean I'm hesitant to build a uranium reactor to supply nutrons to the thorium one. So I'm putting the question out there, do any slashdotters know of a good way to make a powerful nutron beam out of things I might find around the house?
Submission + - [Ponies!] Vatican to Digitize Prohibited Archives (tk421.net) 2
tiltowait writes: [in case you want to queue up something for tomorrow... :o] Hot on the heels of their successful iPhone app and drive-through confessional, the BBC News reports that the Vatican has announced plans to digitize their pornography collection and make it available online to paying subscribers. Given what the church has planned for the project's profits, here's hoping they learn lessons from the the New York Times paywall loopholes. Is anyone in on the Indulgentia beta?
Comment This isn't really new, but still disconcerting (Score 1) 1
Unfortunately, the same thing's been happening in Japan for years already. A manga I'm fond of, Ichiroh!, has the protagonist's father falling for this scam, and the first volume was orignially published (at least in English) in 2009.
Although I have to say, at least scam artists targeting Facebook are copying something more obscure than those annoying Nigeria 419 scams.
Submission + - Apple Accepts "Gay Cure" App (theregister.co.uk) 2
parallel_prankster writes: Apple is under fire for approving a controversial created by a religious organization — Exodus International. The app seeks to help gay individuals become heterosexual. It received a "4" rating from Apple, which indicates the company considered the app to contain "no objectionable material". The new smartphone app was released last week and is now available through iTunes. Exodus International claims to be "the world's largest ministry to individuals and families impacted by homosexuality". A petition has been launched by Truth Wins Out, which describes itself as a non-profit organisation that fights anti-gay religious extremism on the change.org website, asking Steve Jobs to intervene to remove the app.
Submission + - An Open Letter To PC Makers: Ditch Bloatware, Now! (hothardware.com)
MojoKid writes: This is the final straw, the last stand. This is the year that companies have to wise up and realize that they're destroying the experience of the very machines they are maketing so vigorously against their competitors. We're talking about bloatware, and it's an issue that we simply cannot remain silent on any longer. The term "bloatware" generally refers to any additional software installed on a machine that is not a native part of the operating system. "Bloatware" is usually provided by third-party software companies, and can range from security suites to unwanted Web browser toolbars. It's most problematic as these programs generally attempt to boot up first thing, right as the OS is booting up, before the end-user ever has a chance to launch the program on their own accord. It's time for manufacturers to take note: consumers do not want bloatware. It's a royal pain from top to bottom, and moreover, it ruins your brand. When people think of HP and Dell, they immediately think of just how infuriating it is that their last "new" PC took over one minute to boot up and become useable. To these companies: why are you saddling your machines with software that makes it less enjoyable to use? The solution seems pretty simple. If you still wish to include loads upon loads of third-party software, stick it all on a thumb drive and include it with every new machine. Problem solved.
Submission + - Immune System Killer Mechanism Identified (lifescientist.com.au)
traveller.ct writes: Researchers from Melbourne and London have identified the mechanism by which the immune system destroys malignant cells. The notion of killer cells puncturing a malignant cell to inject toxic enzymes has been understood for over a century, but now, using the Australian Synchrotron, researchers have identified the protein which is responsible for forming a pore in the malignant cell: perforin. Perforin resembles the cellular weaponry employed by bacteria such as anthrax, but may have been appropriated by our immune system in our evolutionary past to fight against them. The researchers are now investigating ways to boost perforin for more effective cancer protection and therapy for acute diseases such as cerebral malaria.
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