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Saturday, January 12, 2013
US warns on Java software as security concerns escalate
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The U.S. Department?of Homeland Security urged computer users to disable Oracle Corp's Java software, amplifying security experts' prior warnings to hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses that use it to surf the Web.
Hackers have figured out how to exploit Java to install malicious software enabling them to commit crimes ranging from identity theft to making an infected computer part of an ad-hoc network of computers that can be used to attack websites.
"We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem," the Department of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Readiness Team said in a posting on its website late on Thursday.
"This and previous Java vulnerabilities have been widely targeted by attackers, and new Java vulnerabilities are likely to be discovered," the agency said. "To defend against this and future Java vulnerabilities, disable Java in Web browsers."
CERT's instructions on how to do so can be found?here, under "Solution."
Oracle declined on Friday to comment on the warning.
Paul Wagenseil, ?senior editor for security at TechNewsDaily, writes that "it's easier than ever before to disable Java in browsers. The latest version of the Java Control Panel for Windows has a checkbox under the Security tab labeled 'Enable Java content in the browser.' Uncheck that and all your browsers should be Java-free."
If you are running an earlier version of Java 7 for Windows, "you'll have to disable each browser individually."?
To make sure Java is really?disabled,?Wagenseil?writes,?users?can?visit?this?site?to?check.
"For versions of Java older than Java 7 (which you shouldn't be running anyway), the de-Javafication process for Internet Explorer involves editing the Windows Registry,"?he?notes.?"If you don't know what that is, don't do it. Instead, stop using Internet Explorer entirely."
Wagenseil?says?that?"Unless you use Java professionally ? such as by developing Web or Android apps, updating a Website or using Adobe's Creative Suite software package ? you don't really need it."
What is Java?
Java is a computer language that enables programmers to write software utilizing just one set of code that will run on virtually any type of computer, including ones that use Microsoft's Windows, Apple's OS X and Linux, an operating system widely employed by corporations.
Computer users access Java programs through modules, or plug-ins, that run Java software on top of browsers such as Internet Explorer and Firefox.
The U.S. government's warning on Java came after security experts warned on Thursday of the newly discovered flaw.
It is relatively rare for government agencies to advise computer users to completely disable software due to a security bug, particularly in the case of widely used programs such as Java. They typically recommend taking steps to mitigate the risk of attack while manufacturers prepare an update, or hold off on publicizing the problem until an update is prepared.
In September, the German government advised the public to temporarily stop using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser to give it time to patch a security vulnerability that opened it to attacks.
Prime target for hackers
Java is so widely used that the software has become a prime target for hackers. Last year Oracle's Java surpassed Adobe's Reader software as the most frequently attacked piece of software, according to security software maker Kaspersky Lab.
Java was responsible for 50 percent of all cyber attacks last year in which hackers broke into computers by exploiting software bugs, according Kaspersky. That was followed by Adobe Reader, which was involved in 28 percent of all incidents. Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer were involved in about 3 percent of incidents, according to the survey.
The Department of Homeland Security said attackers could trick targets into visiting malicious websites that would infect their PCs with software capable of exploiting the bug in Java.
It said an attacker could also infect a legitimate website by uploading malicious software that would infect machines of computer users who trust that site because they have previously visited it without experiencing any problems.
They said developers of several popular tools, known as exploit kits, which criminal hackers use to attack PCs, have added software that allows hackers to exploit the newly discovered bug in Java to attack computers.
Similar scare last August
Security experts have been scrutinizing the safety of Java since a similar security scare in August, which prompted some of them to advise using the software only on an as-needed basis.
At the time they advised businesses to allow their workers to use Java browser plug-ins only when prompted for permission by trusted programs such as GoToMeeting, a Web-based collaboration tool from Citrix Systems.
Java suffered another setback in October when Apple began removing old versions of the software from Internet browsers of Mac computers when its customers installed new versions of its OS X operating system. Apple did not provide a reason for the change and both companies declined to comment at the time.
Adam Gowdiak, a researcher with Polish security firm Security Explorations, told Reuters he believes that Oracle fails to properly test its software fixes for security flaws. "It's definitely safer for users to stay away from Java 'til Oracle starts taking security seriously," he said.
(Editing by Dan Grebler)?
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Friday, January 11, 2013
The Board Game Family Morphology Junior board game review ...
Creative construction.
Kids love using their imagination to create stuff.
That?s why LEGOS are such a hit. Give a kid a tub of LEGOS and they can build all sorts of stuff.
Morphology Junior is a family board game that taps into that creative imagination and turns it into a game. But rather than just having blocks to build with, Morphology Jr includes a variety of objects that players use to build things.
See how easy it is to play in Brooke?s video review of Morphology Junior.
Can the whole family enjoy Morphology Junior?
Lots to play with.
Morphology Junior can be enjoyed by the whole family. Even though the player creating the object needs to be able to read the card, players who don?t know how to read can still participate by helping guess.
Since Morphology Junior is played as teams, it?s a good game for getting everyone involved. The game includes markers (frogs) for up to 4 teams and you can break up the teams however you?d like. With 6 in our family, we just split into 2 teams of 3 so each team can have 2 guessers at a time. But if we want to add more pressure, we can just as easily split into 3 teams of 2 each.
Morphology Junior versus Morphology
Tons of cards of items to build.
As with most games that have a ?Junior? version, the Junior version follows on the heels of a successful original version of the game. The same is true for Morphology Junior.
Morphology was first published in 2009 and Morphology Junior followed in 2012. The game play of the two games is pretty much the same with only a few differences. The objects cards or each game both give a choice of an Easy or a Hard word and don?t seem to be drastically different in complexity. And most of the objects to work with are the same time of things ? cubes, gems, string, rubber rings, etc. The biggest differences are the type of play allowed from the different dice rolls.
Kids love to build.
Morphology Junior has a couple of options from dice rolls that are easier for kids such as ?Ribbit, Ribbit? where players can make sounds and ?Morph? where players can be a part of the action ? like charades with props. Both of these are natural tendencies for kids to do anyway when trying to get their team to guess an object ? which makes the game easier for them.
By comparison, the original Morphology game includes play types such as Eyes Closed and Weak Hand Only ? conditions that are tougher for kids to work with. With these play types being the big difference we?d suggest that if you have kids playing, then reach for the new Morphology Junior version.
How does Morphology Junior score on the ?Let?s Play Again? game meter?
Thanks Morphology Games for a creative family board game.
Other great family board games for creativity:?
Source: http://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2013/01/morphology-junior-board-game-review/
Magazines Download - All in PDF | Backpacker - March 2013
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Published nine times a year, Backpacker is a magazine of wilderness travel, offering practical, "you can do it, here's how" advice to help you enjoy every trip. Filled with the best places, gear, and information for all kinds of hiking and camping trips, each issue delivers foldout maps and stunning color photography.
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Published nine times a year, Backpacker is a magazine of wilderness travel, offering practical, "you can do it, here's how" advice to help you enjoy every trip. Filled with the best places, gear, and information for all kinds of hiking and camping trips, each issue delivers foldout maps and stunning color photography.
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
AUTOS: Best Of The Web
AUTOS: Best Of The Web
Your weekly car-guy guide to automotive excess on the Internet.
Lamborghini timeThe Italian automaker prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, starting off with this dramatic video. Check out: Running of the Bulls.
Koenigsegg revealed
This teaser advances a new nine-part video series exploring innovations that puts the Swedish supercar builder at the leading edge of performance, hosted by the man himself, company founder Christian Von Koenigsegg. The series starts Jan. 8. Check out: Carbon Fiber Finesse.
Porsche obsession
Most all-too-serious Porsche guys know the famous web site with the made-up name, The Unobtainiate, that honors the time-worn quest for spare parts. For everybody else, here it is. Lots of good stories and photos. Check out: Behind the Rear Axle.
Kuwait a minute
Sports Car Digest photographer Tim Scott focuses on the latest Concours d?Elegance in Kuwait City, where they seem to really dig American muscle cars. Check out: Oil money.
Playing safe
Here?s the list of the best 2013 cars and trucks for surviving crashes, as compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Check out: Cracked Up.
Sex on wheels
A vintage clip from the 1965 film Faster Pussycat, Kill, Kill featuring three sexy crazy women driving sports cars ? Triumph TR3, MGA and Porsche 356 ? and going nutso in the desert. It?s terrible. And great. Check out: Black and White.
Dogs in cars
A fantastic video showing what dogs like to do best when they?re riding in cars. No, not that. Check out: Just Sniffin.
If you know of a fabulous web site or recent entry that we should include in "Best of the Web," send the URL for consideration to: Bob Golfen at
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Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-best-of-the-web1421/
NYC looks to eclipse 2012's record tourism numbers
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Frank Sinatra famously yearned to wake up in the city that never sleeps and it seems more travelers than ever want to follow in his footsteps.
New York attracted a record number of tourists in 2012, prompting officials to vow to keep the momentum going.
?(I?m) confident that 2013 will be another mammoth year for tourism in our city,? said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was surrounded by the Rockettes during a news conference at the American Museum of Natural History on New Year?s Eve.
?Tourism is booming because we?re the nation?s most exciting city and during 2013, we?re going to keep adding to the parks and cultural institutions that bring millions of people here every year.?
Here are the statistics that are making officials smile: New York City welcomed 52 million visitors in 2012 -- the most ever, despite the impact of Hurricane Sandy. They resulted in a $55 billion impact to the city?s economy and led to the Big Apple selling a record 29 million hotel room nights. The city?s hotel occupancy stands at 87 percent, the highest in the nation, the mayor said.
The sightseers included 41 million tourists from within the United States and 11 million from abroad. ?
Those international visitors are crucial because they spend far more money than domestic tourists, Bloomberg said. Luring them to the Big Apple and getting them to stay longer has been a primary focus of marketing efforts, added George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company. The city?s official tourism agency has 18 offices around the world to spread the word that New York is the place to be.
Their work has paid off. Of all the overseas visitors who arrive in the United States, one third now come to New York City. Emerging markets such as Brazil, China, Argentina and Australia, have been particularly big, growing 447 percent, 442 percent, 258 percent, 157 percent respectively since 2006, the mayor?s office announced.
Tourism officials ?will continue to be relentless? in trying to attract international visitors, Fertitta said. It?s not hard to do with all of the shopping, the Broadway plays and the famous sights that New York offers. But another important part of the city?s allure is its vibe as an ?aspirational destination.?
?We always like to say it?s sort of a rite of passage for people to come to New York,? said Chris Heywood, a spokesman for NYC & Company. ?They see it in pop culture and they have a connection to it.?
If you?re pondering a visit to New York, here is a taste some of the events coming up this year:
Grand Central Terminal Centennial
One of New York City?s most iconic buildings celebrates its 100th anniversary with a yearlong celebration that kicks off on February 1 with a rededication of the terminal. The event will include performances, celebrity appearances and the opening of the New York Transit Museum?s ?Grand By Design? multi-media installation. In May, historic trains come back to the terminal during the Grand Centennial Parade of Trains.
New York-themed cruise ship
Launching in late spring, the Norwegian Breakaway will be the largest ship to homeport in New York City year-round.?The Rockettes, who will christen the ship on May 8, will also serve as the ?godmothers? of the Breakaway and two of the dancers will sail on select cruises to meet and greet passengers.
The on-board entertainment includes a ?New York-Inspired Ice Bar,? which will feature ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building.
Norwegian commissioned artist Peter Max to paint the hull artwork, which includes images of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
?The Big Apple is known for its love of art and its many galleries ? and now, Norwegian Breakaway becomes a floating piece of art that will cruise in and dock every Saturday on New York?s West Side,? said Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, in a statement.
New York City bike share
Citi Bike launches in May, providing visitors with a new way to get around the big Apple. You can pick up one of 10,000 bicycles at any of the 600 solar-powered docking stations and ride to a drop-off near your destination. Smartphone apps will allow users to find out about bike and station availability in real-time.
?There?s just so much to do and see here and the beauty about New York is that it continually evolves and reinvents itself,? Heywood said.
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