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A Norton Internet Security dialogue box just popped up to say, “A recent attempt to attack this computer was blocked.” Great, but wouldn't it also be useful to say: “A recent attempt to attack this computer succeeded. Sorry about that. We'll try harder next time.”?
Sat, August 18 2007 » Main Page, Minutiae » Comments Off
Salon’s Andrew Leonard attempts to walk people through the causes of the stock market freakout of recent days (free with a day pass).
Sat, August 18 2007 » * Big Picture Stuff, Main Page » Comments Off
Russia announced Friday it would restore long-range patrols with its strategic bombers, something that hasn’t happened since 1992. Those Russians who would like to hear the BBC’s Russian service broadcast on FM? Fuggedaboutit:
Sat, August 18 2007 » * Big Picture Stuff, Main Page, Media » Comments Off
From the AP story on CTV.ca: Giving its green screen a temporary rest, the Comedy Central series will air “Operation Silent Thunder: `The Daily Show’ in Iraq,” several onsite dispatches filed by Senior War Correspondent Rob Riggle. Riggle will provide what the network calls “in-depth coverage and insights from the front lines.” Riggle is a [...]