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eXile #156 - War Nerd - U Sank My Carrier! - by Gary Brecher
Topic: Technology 3:18 pm EST, Jan 25, 2003

Alright, so I'm over recommending the eXile... but I found this article on the weakness of American Carrier groups very interesting, in light of current events.

eXile #156 - War Nerd - U Sank My Carrier! - by Gary Brecher


CNN.com - Electronic attack slows Internet - Jan. 25, 2003
Topic: Miscellaneous 2:01 pm EST, Jan 25, 2003

] A fast-moving computer worm slowed down Internet access
] Saturday for about 22,000 servers, according to the
] Internet security firm Symantec.

'"Maybe it's a worker, maybe it's a kid who's bothered by something another kid said," Paller said. "We have no reason to believe that there are any terrorism groups gathering these machines ... but we now know that they can."'

Hadda get in that terrorist connection, didn't they...

CNN.com - Electronic attack slows Internet - Jan. 25, 2003


We've only just begun
Topic: Society 1:57 pm EST, Jan 25, 2003

Despite the dotcom boom and bust, the computer and telecommunications revolution has barely begun. Over the next few decades, the internet and related technologies really will profoundly transform society

Finally, someone who gets it.

We've only just begun


Master-Keyed Lock Vulnerability
Topic: Technology 9:57 pm EST, Jan 23, 2003

We describe weaknesses in most master-keyed lock systems, such as those used by offices, schools, and businesses as well as by some residential facilities (particularly apartment complexes, dormitories, and condominiums). These weaknesses allow anyone with access to the key to a single lock to create easily the "master" key that opens every lock in the entire system. Creating such a key requires no special skill, leaves behind no evidence, and does not require engaging in recognizably suspicious behavior. The only materials required are a metal file and a small number of blank keys, which are often easy to obtain.

Needless to say, the ability for any keyholder to obtain system-wide access represents a serious potential threat to the security of master-keyed installations. Individuals and institutions that depend on such locks to protect their safety and property should be aware of these risks and consider alternatives to eliminate or reduce their exposure to this threat.

Matt Blaze is at it again ... this paper has a Markus Kuhn / Ross Anderson flavor to it. (There is a news article in today's NYT about this paper.)

Master-Keyed Lock Vulnerability


New Scientist - Ink-jet printing creates tubes of living tissue
Topic: Science 5:38 pm EST, Jan 23, 2003

] Three-dimensional tubes of living tissue have been
] printed using modified desktop printers filled with
] suspensions of cells instead of ink.

This real cool.

New Scientist - Ink-jet printing creates tubes of living tissue


eXile - Songs Recorded by Us Chechenz With Attitudes - Straight Outta Grozny
Topic: Miscellaneous 10:59 pm EST, Jan 22, 2003

Very funny cover of NWA, from the perspective of a Chechyn rebel.

eXile - Songs Recorded by Us Chechenz With Attitudes - Straight Outta Grozny


eXile #157 - War Nerd - Live from the Skeleton Coast - by Gary Brecher
Topic: Current Events 4:40 am EST, Jan 17, 2003

War Nerd's as always penetrating and amusing analysis of the war in Ivory Coast.

eXile #157 - War Nerd - Live from the Skeleton Coast - by Gary Brecher


HondaLife.com Automotive Technical Resource
Topic: Technology 4:12 am EST, Jan 17, 2003

Nice honda oriented auto performance resource with a kick ass web board. Want make car go fast? Read.

HondaLife.com Automotive Technical Resource


CNN.com - For sale: Personal strap-on aircraft - Jan. 16, 2003
Topic: Technology 12:32 am EST, Jan 17, 2003

Pretty flying backpack.

CNN.com - For sale: Personal strap-on aircraft - Jan. 16, 2003


the eXile - Moscow-based alternative Newspaper
Topic: Society 2:50 pm EST, Jan 15, 2003

This is the best paper in the whole world. Hilarious, with some serious journalism thrown in. Also the definitive Moscow club guide if you're ever here.

the eXile - Moscow-based alternative Newspaper


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