| Malware writers exploring Software as a Service model
The business of writing, buying, and selling malware has become increasingly commercial over the past few years, but a new report from online security firm Finjan sheds light on just how mainstream the crimeware business has gone. Earlier this month, the company discovered a small, standalone application gathering data on over 8,700 servers, including web sites from 2,500 North American companies and a handful of sites in Alexa's top 100 ranking. Potential buyers were able to log into the malicious server hosting the data-gathering service and evaluate any given web site's size and Google Page Rank to decide whether or not the site's FTP information was worth purchasing or not. The concept of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is nothing new, but this is the first time anyone has organized the purchase of FTP login credentials, with additional tools available to help a buyer confirm he's making a smart purchase.
Business Briefs: Chamber organizes annual trade show
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Business Expo on March 27 at The Classic Center. Organizers for the 2008 Business Expo have adopted the theme "Let's Make a Deal" and will provide activities throughout the day. The day will start with a networking event, Business Before Hours, and end with award presentations at 4 p.m. The awards will include the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Trade show organizers are expecting more than 100 exhibitors, said Rich Cary, the chamber's vice president of member services. Exhibition booth costs are $475 for members and $575 for non-members. For more information, visit the chamber's Web site at www.athensga.com or call (706) 549-6800. Toccoa company plans $1M expansion Combat Training Solutions, a Stephens County company that manufactures simulated explosives for the military, announced that it plans to add more than 30 jobs and invest $1 million to expand a facility in Eastanollee.
Hominy & Hash
STA RICA CLOSES WORLD-RENOWNED PARK TO STUDY ANIMAL DIE-OFF
by Jesse Froehling
American Reporter Correspondent
Drake Bay, Costa Rica Back to home page Printable version of this story DRAKE BAY, Costa Rica, Dec. 14, 2005 -- Officials closed Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park, a prime tourist attraction, because many kinds of animals are dying in alarming numbers there amid one of the most sensitive ecosystems in the world. The dead include monkeys, toucans and sloths. The last time monkeys started dying on such a massive scale in the park was in the 1950s, said Edwardo Carrillo, the head researcher in the investigative team that is looking into the deaths. The culprit then was yellow fever, he said. However, yellow fever does not affect birds. Carillo said that perhaps as many as half the monkey population at the park (www.costaricamap.com/ing/biopcorcovado.html) has died.
Wave of New Microsoft Enterprise Products Bring Big Benefits to IT ...
Largest enterprise launch in company history includes Windows Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008; focuses on security, Web, virtualization and better business intelligence. LOS ANGELES Feb. 2008 Kicking off more than 225 events around the world and joined by more than 4,000 customers and partners, Microsoft Corp.s Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer today showcased the next generation of infrastructure and application platform products, including Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The launch represents a major milestone to help customers on the road to Dynamic IT, Microsofts initiative to help customers optimize their people, processes and technology, and in turn position IT as a strategic asset for their business.
Bible readers have many versions to choose from
The Life Application Bible tends to be the most popular, Trichel said, because of the personal notes that apply to everyday life."Someone told me this Bible was like comparing the Herald & Review newspaper to the Wall Street Journal; the local paper hits you where you are and what's going on in your life at the time," she said.The Family Foundations Study Bible is widely used and has a list of topics that apply to everyday family life, Trichel said. The owner of Berean Bookstore, David Byrne, is the contributing general editor of that Bible.Bibles are available for members of every branch of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. "These Bibles have special notes and devotions from military leaders," Trichel said.Young people can read the Beginners Bible. There's the 2:52 Boys Bible, designed for boys age 8 to 12, which refers to Luke 2:52: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.""It has fun gross facts in it about different things, and they love it," Trichel said flipping to a page that reads: "Jesus spat and put his spit on the deaf and mute man's tongue.
Gotta know when to turn out the lights
I haven't heard people talk about horsepower in quite a while. They Chassis Dyno the things all the time, but horsepower is usually an afterthought. It's all about aero who's doing the coil binding setup and all the aerodynamic things these guys have dealt with all these years. But it's kind of fun now to hear guys changing spindles, A-arms, chassis components. Now all of a sudden the engine is a big factor in what is going on. I think this new car is creating every bit of that because the body is what it is you can't alter it. So it puts emphasis on a lot of things that we haven't paid any attention to for quite some time. From that perspective, I know Toyota has been working hard on their engine package, and Dodge is working on their new engine package. I just read where Jack Roush is working on a redesigned new engine package for Ford and Chevrolet has their new R07.
Has reaction to the Archbishop's Sharia law comments been Islamophobic ...
Furthermore, would he expect Muslim countries to adopt our laws so that we, a minority of Christians feel more at home there? I think not. This has nothing to do with Islamaphobia, it has to do with our ability to stand up for our own Western, Christian culture, ideals and law. If this is not good enough for our Muslim residents then they need to find somewhere else to live. Britain for centuries has been seen as a country with one of the finest legal systems in the world - what exactly are we doing even thinking of compromising it? I would suggest the Archbishop does a bit of research on the implications of Sharia law for women specifically in the areas of marriage and property, before he welcomes it so whole-heartedly. .
Give Until It Works
Only charitable contributions that were completed during the 2007 calendar year may be deducted from your taxable income. Another important caveat is that you need to itemize your deductions. If you opt for this year's standardized deduction, it eliminates the itemized deductions that include things like mortgage interest payments, property taxes, and -- yes -- philanthropy.You also have to make your donation to a qualified charitable organization. Most churches and charities qualify. Spending $3,000 to fund your nephew's band does not. That's important. Donating to a hurricane relief charity that has a valid tax identification number and is a registered, non-profit organization, is deductible, but helping out an affected family directly is not. If you have any doubt about the deductibility of the contribution, Publication 78 -- available from the IRS Web site -- provides a cumulative list of qualified charities and organizations.
Safari Books Online Named 2008 Jolt Productivity Award Winner
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International Speedway Corporation Announces Ten-Year Facility Naming ...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC"), a leading promoter of motorsports activities, today announced a 10-year, multi-million dollar partnership with the Automobile Club of Southern California ("Auto Club"), the nation's largest member of the AAA federation, to re-name California Speedway as Auto Club Speedway of Southern California (the "Speedway"). Specific financial terms were not released. The partnership will place a premium on enhancing the fan experience at the Auto Club Speedway, with special initiatives aimed at Auto Club members, and a series of capital improvements that will make the racetrack more comfortable, accessible and enjoyable. Detailed plans are still being developed, but as soon as this year, fans can expect to see new escalators, increased shade, additional misting zones, and more interactive fan-friendly elements incorporating new technologies.
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