You would be wrong in your bet. Among the information it contains is the number of people that would be killed if it fails - sort of a target list for bombers and saboteurs. I expect the information can be used in other ways as well. If you bother going to the link, make sure you read page 2 as well.
. . . The database categorizes U.S. dams by the number of people that would be killed if a dam fails. They include “significant” and “high” hazard levels. . .
“In the wrong hands, the Army Corps of Engineers’ database could be a cyber attack roadmap for a hostile state or terrorist group to disrupt power grids or target dams in this country,” Van Cleave said in an email.
Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, warned in a 2011 speech that cyber attacks were escalating from causing disruptions to actual destructive strikes, including cyber attacks on hydroelectric dams.
Alexander provided what he said were indirect examples of two types of anticipated cyber attacks. . . The second involved the catastrophic destruction of a water-driven electrical generator at Russia’s Sayano-Shushenskaya dam, near the far eastern city of Cheremushki, in August 2009. One of the dam’s 10 650-megawatt hydro turbine generators, weighing more than 1,000 tons, was mistakenly started by a computer operator 500 miles away.
As a result, the generator began spinning, rose 50 feet in the air, and exploded, killing 75 people and destroying eight of the remaining nine turbines at the dam. . . more
The alleged "Operation Olympic Games" was not against China but Iran in an attempt to forestall a nuclear weapons conflict, and the mistaken bombing of the Chinese embassy, for which compensation was paid, was the result of incorrect coordinates for a Yugoslavian installation and didn't involve the internet.
OpenSMTPD 5.3.1 has just been released and the archives are available at our main site: www.OpenSMTPD.org
OpenSMTPD is a FREE implementation of the SMTP protocol with some common extensions. It allows ordinary machines to exchange e-mails with systems speaking the SMTP protocol. It implements a fairly large part of RFC5321 and can already cover a large range of use-cases.
It runs on OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD, DragonFlyBSD, MacOSX and Linux.
According to their FAQ, Karo is corn syrup, but not high fructose corn syrup, which is a modified corn syrup to change some of the sugars. You did make a good catch though - I had forgotten about them. [ Barely saved by a technicality.;) ]
Q. Do any of Karo's Corn Syrup products used in baking that are sold in retail stores contain high fructose corn syrup?
A. No. When Karo was first introduced in 1902, it contained 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Like the original, all Karo Corn Syrup products used in baking that you can purchase today contain 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup. Karo will never add high fructose corn syrup to current consumer products or introduce new corn syrup products containing high fructose corn syrup.
Q. What is high fructose corn syrup and how is it different from regular corn syrup?
A. High fructose corn syrup starts with regular corn syrup (glucose only), which is modified by further processing and treated with enzymes to break it into two different forms of sweetness, fructose and glucose. In contrast, corn syrup is a sweetener derived from fresh corn picked and processed at its peak for flavor and sweetness. This is the ingredient in all Karo Corn Syrup products used for baking and sold in retail stores.
Re: Corn syrup (high fructose corn syrup specifically) - it is probably available to food industry manufacturers and others through specialized supply chains. It isn't really a store shelf product, although corn oil is.
As an aside, if you have a tolerance for shtick you might find these guys interesting, maybe not.
Since I live in a "right to kill" state, I was give a $25 fine and coupons for the Waffle House.
Just a minor correction - that "right" really only applies to criminal thugs and others with protection in the Land of Lincoln. Ordinary citizens are left at the mercy of thugs at the moment, but that is coming to an end in June.
Illinois is the only state in the country that doesn't allow concealed carry, but a federal mandate came down in December requiring a concealed carry law.
As lawmakers race against the clock to comply, dozens are taking classes in preparation.
Classes like the ones hosted by State Representative Mike Smiddy (D-Hillsdale) in Port Byron and Morrison Sunday offer residents a non-resident concealed carry permit through states like Utah or Florida.
Those permits are recognized in over 31 states, including all those that border Illinois, but are not recognized in Illinois yet.
Illinois lawmakers have until June 9th to comply with a federal ruling to pass a concealed carry law, so residents are rushing to get permits in anticipation of this federal mandate taking effect soon.
"This has pretty much exploded and everyone wants to get their permit," Craig Celia of Safe Gun Permits says.
Celia's gun permit business opened only this past January, and already many of his classes are full. . . . more
These hard-working animals help pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of our crops. Often we may not notice the hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies that carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect nectar. Yet without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and seeds, and we would miss many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, like blueberries, squash, and almonds . . . not to mention chocolate and coffeeall of which depend on pollinators. . .
Pollinators, such as most bees and some birds, bats, and other insects, play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables.
Examples of crops that are pollinated include apples, squash, and almonds. Without the assistance of pollinators, most plants cannot produce fruits and seeds. The fruits and seeds of flowering plants are an important food source for people and wildlife. Some of the seeds that are not eaten will eventually produce new plants, helping to maintain the plant population.
In the United States pollination by honey bees directly or indirectly (e.g., pollination required to produce seeds for the crop) contributed to over $19 billion of crops in 2010. Pollination by other insect pollinators contributed to nearly $10 billion of crops in 2010. . . more
The withdrawal of a basic right of Englishmen is having dire consequences in Great Britain, and should serve as an object lesson for Americans. Today, in the name of public safety, the British government has practically eliminated the citizens’ right to self-defense. That did not happen all at once. The people were weaned from their fundamental right to protect themselves through a series of policies implemented over some 80 years. Those include the strictest gun regulations of any democracy, legislation that makes it illegal for individuals to carry any article that could be used for personal protection, and restrictive limits on the use of force in self-defense. . ..
Almost overlooked your probable provenance. Sorry lad, you're in a bit of a hard place there, but I can understand your confusion over the rights enjoyed by American citizens.
The withdrawal of a basic right of Englishmen is having dire consequences in Great Britain, and should serve as an object lesson for Americans. Today, in the name of public safety, the British government has practically eliminated the citizens’ right to self-defense. That did not happen all at once. The people were weaned from their fundamental right to protect themselves through a series of policies implemented over some 80 years. Those include the strictest gun regulations of any democracy, legislation that makes it illegal for individuals to carry any article that could be used for personal protection, and restrictive limits on the use of force in self-defense. . ..
. . . When we think of domestic violence, we automatically assume that the assailant is male and the victim is female. However, it is estimated that about 3.2 million men are victims of assault by their partner each year in the United States. Though most of these assaults are relatively minor, such as hitting, smacking, pushing, and shoving, others are much more serious. Some may even result in homicide. The majority of male victims do not report being abused because of the fear that people will not believe them. Men are also silent on the issue because of society’s automatic perception that men are physically stronger and should easily be able to overcome a female attacker. Because of this, they fear that they will not be taken seriously. The truth of the matter is that men are just as susceptible to abuse by their partners as women are, and the issue of domestic violence against men should not be taken at as a joke. . . more
As a repeat spam poster I'm not sure you are a qualified judge of honor.
What makes that doubly sad is that I remember a post of yours a number of years ago in which you claimed to only post under your own name and take the consequences. What happened to you, have you had an episode? It is certainly sad.
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You would be wrong in your bet. Among the information it contains is the number of people that would be killed if it fails - sort of a target list for bombers and saboteurs. I expect the information can be used in other ways as well. If you bother going to the link, make sure you read page 2 as well.
So there was no hacking involved. Simply someone handing out a password to a database to someone else who was not authorized.
It's called social engineering, and it is a well recognized hacking technique used in some infamous cases.
Since someone in the US Army or someone the Army authorized handed over the credentials you can hardly call it an act of war.
War, no. But it is still espionage apparently conducted by one of the last countries controlled by a Communist government whose officials periodically make public statements about attacking the United States with nuclear weapons.
The nature of the information they sought access to, and apparently obtained, isn't benign.
Dam - Sensitive Army database of U.S. dams compromised
Subject line.
The alleged "Operation Olympic Games" was not against China but Iran in an attempt to forestall a nuclear weapons conflict, and the mistaken bombing of the Chinese embassy, for which compensation was paid, was the result of incorrect coordinates for a Yugoslavian installation and didn't involve the internet.
You can find links to OpenBSD mail archives at the bottom of this page.
Sort of like the flag where Theo lives.
The project is coordinated from de Raadt's home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I hear NetCraft has been wrong before. ;)
It all depends on the versioning scheme.
But seriously, it looks like a great set of improvements. It is also great to have a new stable choice for mail transfer.
OpenSMTPD presentation is here.
Cultural learnings of OpenBSD for make benefit glorious projects of FOSSland.
Do you want to make GPLcrimes? High five!
According to their FAQ, Karo is corn syrup, but not high fructose corn syrup, which is a modified corn syrup to change some of the sugars. You did make a good catch though - I had forgotten about them. [ Barely saved by a technicality. ;) ]
Karo FAQ (Reversed the order for clarity)
You might find this interesting.
How the Potato Changed the World
Your friend's experiment strikes me as very interesting. I hope someone else is looking at that.
Re: Corn syrup (high fructose corn syrup specifically) - it is probably available to food industry manufacturers and others through specialized supply chains. It isn't really a store shelf product, although corn oil is.
As an aside, if you have a tolerance for shtick you might find these guys interesting, maybe not.
Meshugga Beach Party - Shalom Alechem
Meshugga Beach Party - Zemer Atik
Since I live in a "right to kill" state, I was give a $25 fine and coupons for the Waffle House.
Just a minor correction - that "right" really only applies to criminal thugs and others with protection in the Land of Lincoln. Ordinary citizens are left at the mercy of thugs at the moment, but that is coming to an end in June.
Dozens Pack Illinois Concealed Carry Classes
Illinois is the only state in the country that doesn't allow concealed carry, but a federal mandate came down in December requiring a concealed carry law.
As lawmakers race against the clock to comply, dozens are taking classes in preparation.
Classes like the ones hosted by State Representative Mike Smiddy (D-Hillsdale) in Port Byron and Morrison Sunday offer residents a non-resident concealed carry permit through states like Utah or Florida.
Those permits are recognized in over 31 states, including all those that border Illinois, but are not recognized in Illinois yet.
Illinois lawmakers have until June 9th to comply with a federal ruling to pass a concealed carry law, so residents are rushing to get permits in anticipation of this federal mandate taking effect soon.
"This has pretty much exploded and everyone wants to get their permit," Craig Celia of Safe Gun Permits says.
Celia's gun permit business opened only this past January, and already many of his classes are full. . . . more
Although bees are endangered, they aren't the only ones pollinating.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week, June 17 - 23, 2013!
These hard-working animals help pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of our crops. Often we may not notice the hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies that carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect nectar. Yet without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and seeds, and we would miss many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, like blueberries, squash, and almonds . . . not to mention chocolate and coffeeall of which depend on pollinators. . .
Pollinators, such as most bees and some birds, bats, and other insects, play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables.
Examples of crops that are pollinated include apples, squash, and almonds. Without the assistance of pollinators, most plants cannot produce fruits and seeds. The fruits and seeds of flowering plants are an important food source for people and wildlife. Some of the seeds that are not eaten will eventually produce new plants, helping to maintain the plant population.
In the United States pollination by honey bees directly or indirectly (e.g., pollination required to produce seeds for the crop) contributed to over $19 billion of crops in 2010. Pollination by other insect pollinators contributed to nearly $10 billion of crops in 2010. . . more
Wild Bees Are Good For Crops, But Crops Are Bad For Bees
The rest of the world thinks that attitudes to guns in the United States are pretty fucked up.
No, not the entire world, although certainly many Europeans and leftists in general. But here is some material for you to gain some insights.
Tough Targets - When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens
Stories That Happened In MI
Two Cautionary Tales of Gun Control
Self-Defense: An Endangered Right
The withdrawal of a basic right of Englishmen is having dire consequences in Great Britain, and should serve as an object lesson for Americans. Today, in the name of public safety, the British government has practically eliminated the citizens’ right to self-defense. That did not happen all at once. The people were weaned from their fundamental right to protect themselves through a series of policies implemented over some 80 years. Those include the strictest gun regulations of any democracy, legislation that makes it illegal for individuals to carry any article that could be used for personal protection, and restrictive limits on the use of force in self-defense. . . .
England has worse crime rate than the US, says Civitas study
Cheers
Almost overlooked your probable provenance. Sorry lad, you're in a bit of a hard place there, but I can understand your confusion over the rights enjoyed by American citizens.
Self-Defense: An Endangered Right
The withdrawal of a basic right of Englishmen is having dire consequences in Great Britain, and should serve as an object lesson for Americans. Today, in the name of public safety, the British government has practically eliminated the citizens’ right to self-defense. That did not happen all at once. The people were weaned from their fundamental right to protect themselves through a series of policies implemented over some 80 years. Those include the strictest gun regulations of any democracy, legislation that makes it illegal for individuals to carry any article that could be used for personal protection, and restrictive limits on the use of force in self-defense. . . .
Figure it out.
Some Techies Hear Call of the Shooting Range
Tough Targets - When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens
Stories That Happened In MI
Not being an abusive piece of shit is far more effective, you know.
You do know that works both ways, right?
Domestic violence against men
. . . When we think of domestic violence, we automatically assume that the assailant is male and the victim is female. However, it is estimated that about 3.2 million men are victims of assault by their partner each year in the United States. Though most of these assaults are relatively minor, such as hitting, smacking, pushing, and shoving, others are much more serious. Some may even result in homicide. The majority of male victims do not report being abused because of the fear that people will not believe them. Men are also silent on the issue because of society’s automatic perception that men are physically stronger and should easily be able to overcome a female attacker. Because of this, they fear that they will not be taken seriously. The truth of the matter is that men are just as susceptible to abuse by their partners as women are, and the issue of domestic violence against men should not be taken at as a joke. . . more
Domestic violence against men: Know the signs
As a repeat spam poster I'm not sure you are a qualified judge of honor.
What makes that doubly sad is that I remember a post of yours a number of years ago in which you claimed to only post under your own name and take the consequences. What happened to you, have you had an episode? It is certainly sad.
It's time for readers to start making more good story submissions, or this is what you get. Don't complain - find a story.
Atheism would be "no signal," not "off."
I can definitely appreciate what you are saying. But I do try to avoid tripe completely. ;)
Never really developed the taste for it. Salud!
Have you considered the Jews?