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Local Root Exploit in Linux 2.4 and 2.6
Anonymous Coattails writes "Summary from the advisory: 'Locally exploitable flaws have been found in the Linux binary format loaders' uselib() functions that allow local users to gain root privileges.'"
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Microsoft Commits $3.5 Million to Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief Efforts
REDMOND, Wash. -- Dec. 30, 2004 -- The employees of Microsoft Corp. express their deepest sympathy to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami. In response to this tragic event, the company is announcing a commitment of $3.5 million (U.S.) in financial support for relief and recovery efforts.
"Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by this terrible tragedy," said Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer. "Microsoft is committed to helping governments and relief organizations in the recovery effort through financial donations, technical resources and volunteer support."
Microsoft's donation will include $2 million in immediate corporate contributions to local and international relief agencies. The company projects that its matching of employee charitable contributions worldwide will provide an additional $1.5 million in corporate donations to relief agencies.
"The outpouring of concern and commitment from our employees has been phenomenal. Our people all around the world want to help," Ballmer said. "If our employees contribute more than we are projecting, then our corporate donation would go up as well."
The company's donation announcement is an extension of efforts already underway by local Microsoft subsidiaries in the affected region and around the world. Immediately following the disaster, local Microsoft offices worked to respond in concert with local nonprofit agencies and other efforts on the ground. To date, the company has assisted with funding, technical assistance and other resources in Indonesia through Palang Merah (Indonesian Red Cross); in Sri Lanka through Sarvodaya; in India through MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF); and in Thailand through the Office of the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.
Individuals who wish to learn more about how they can contribute may visit Microsoft's Web site for a list of agencies actively involved in the relief efforts. The Web sites direct the public to over 55 agencies, including the American Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, CARE, Doctors Without Borders, and UNICEF.
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# Anal Sex Positions
* Doggie Style Probably the most commonly thought of anal sex position is "doggie style", where the receiving partner kneels on all fours and the inserting partner approaches from the rear. Though this is the most common anal position, it's not necessarily the most comfortable or the best beginner position, as the position of the receiving partner tends to tighten up their anus.
* Flying Doggie A variation of the popular doggie style position in which the giver stands behind the receiver (instead of kneeling) and places their feet outside the legs of the receiver. You'll find that the giver will be positioned higher and will be inserting into the anus in a more downward fashion (you're almost in mid-leap if you were playing leapfrog).
* Missionary The standard missionary style position (man on top, partner on bottom) is actually also the best beginner position for anal sex, as it allows the receiver to fully relax the anus, making penetration much easier.
* Anal Drop This position puts the receiver on top and the giver on the bottom. You might think that this is the best beginner position, since it gives the receiver control over how much - how fast, but being on top actually causes the receiver to involuntarily tighten up the anus, making penetration difficult.
* Double Penetration Available only to women as a receiver, the art of double penetration can bring extreme pleasure to the woman. Because the anus is highly sensitive and there are many shared sexual nerve endings between the walls of the vagina and the anus, simultaneous stimulation can be quite erotic.
* Side Anal Another good beginner position is side anal, where the receiver lays on their side and the giver approaches from the rear. The receiver can relax the anus and the giver can easily access the entire anal area.
* Kama Sutra Anal The Kama Sutra is an ancient text that teaches us to how to maximize our pleasure during lovemaking. It also teaches that anal sex is not "taboo" or forbidden. Rather, anal sex is looked upon as a key to releasing certain sexual and physical energies.
* Wheel BarrelIn this position, the giver approaches the receiver from behind, similar to doggie stye, but lifts the receiver's legs into the air. The receiver must support themselves with their arms only or lay flat on a bed or chair.
# Anal Sex Tips
* Preparing for Sex To get ready for anal sex, the first thing the receiver needs to do is relax. A hot bath or a massage beforehand is always a good idea to get prepared.
* Start Slowly Because there is a very fine line between pain and pleasure during anal sex, we suggest that you begin your anal explorations very slowly and proceed at a leisurely pace that will allow to experience and appreciate each level of insertion.
* Proper Lubrication More so than in any other form of sex, proper lubrication is essential in the enjoyment of anal sex. Every time you insert anything into the anus, from a finger to a penis, you're likely to tear tissue walls along the sides (much like you do to the inside of your mouth every time you brush your teeth).
* Male Prostate Stimulation Though many men are reluctant to admit it, most find some sort of anal stimulation to be erotically stimulating. Even non-gay men report that inserting a finger or butt plug into the anus during sex causes incredible, throbbing orgasms.
* Anal Orgasm A small percentage of men and women can achieve actual orgasm through exclusive anal stimulation (ie., anal stimulation alone). Though many men and women enjoy and take great pleasure in anal stimulation, it is most often in conjunction with normal sexual activities, the orgasm is simply heightened by anal sex.
* Combination Sex Most people find that anal sex is a tremendous tool to enhance their regular sex activities. In a majority of cases, the actual anal sex is used in conjunction with a variety of other sexual activities and positions.
* The Best Anal Position
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