Teen hacker admits to attack on scientology.org

Monday, October 20, 2008

A teenager, belonging to the anti-scientology group Anonymous, has admitted that he launched a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the official website of the Church of Scientology, scientology.org.

Dmitriy Guzner, aged 18, will admit to the charges related to carrying out the DDoS attack. He now faces a maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment.

In response to incidents such as these, Scientology have called Anonymous “cyber-terrorists.”

A DDoS attack occurs when multiple computers are used to attack a certain website with so much traffic that it is not accessible. The hackers attack the servers taking up all the available space, preventing the legitimate user from accessing.

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United States Attorney’s Office released a statement on this issue. “A New Jersey man was charged today for his role in an attack on Church of Scientology websites in January 2008 that rendered the websites unavailable,” they said. “Dmitriy Guzner, 18, of Verona, New Jersey, has agreed to plead guilty to computer hacking for his role in the distributed denial of service (DDOS) attack against the Scientology websites. “

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Crowd in Derbyshire, UK, encourages teenager to commit suicide

Sunday, October 5, 2008

It has recently been made public that on September 27, seventeen year old Shaun Dykes jumped off a multistory building following encouragement from the crowd. According to the BBC’s Today programme, a variety of different people, including youths and middle aged citizens, were telling the teenager to jump.

Alasdair Kay, director of the Derby City Mission, saw the incident unfold. He expressed his shock and disgust at the incident. “People were filming… we could hear people shouting ‘[J]ump, you,'” she said. “They weren’t all just young people, some were middle-aged. To be honest with you I was sickened.”

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Derbyshire’s Chief Constable Mick Creedon, also yesterday commented on the indent. “The tragic death of Shaun Dykes at Derby on 27th September has attracted much comment and media speculation,” he started. “The pain that Shaun’s family and friends are suffering must be unimaginable and they have my deepest sympathy.”

“The primary responsibility of the police is the protection of life, and the Derbyshire Constabulary will always have this responsibility at the forefront of our response to such tragic events as Shaun’s death last Saturday,” he continued. “We have very well trained and experienced staff, well practiced in dealing with such incidents and I have no doubt that the officers involved in talking to Shaun on Saturday did their best with the situation they were presented with.”

“The fact that they were unsuccessful in negotiating Shaun to safety will have been very painful for them, particularly for the two officers who spent two hours talking directly to him. They have my sincere thanks for their efforts as, I’m sure, they have the thanks of the vast majority of those reading this.”

Shaun Dykes, had been raised in a single parent family in a village near Derbyshire and he recently returned from a business course to study to become an accountant or a pilot.

Before his death, he was working part time in a local pub. Craig Doxey, his best friend, described Dykes. “He was always smiling and laughing about stuff. I think if it wasn’t for the crowd, Shaun would have got down and got some help from all his mates, work colleagues and the police.”

He went to Heanor Gate Science College, and he was openly gay. According to one of his friends from that school, Rebkha Minkley, “he always came in, in the morning with a smile on his face.”

According to the Today program, Dykes is believed to have left a suicide note before jumping off the building.

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Markets dragged down by credit crisis

Friday, August 10, 2007

Global stock markets fell today, in a mass sell-off stemming from the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded late in the day after falling more than 250 points, ending the day down about 31 points. The UK’s FTSE-100 index fell 232.90 points to 6038.30, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 406.51 points to 16764.09.

Central banks across the world are injecting funds into their banking systems to add liquidity, fearing that many financial firms with subprime ties will be insolvent. Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Reserve transferred US$24 billion to temporary reserves, following the European Central Bank, which authorized a record €83.6 billion addition to its banks, its biggest cash infusion ever. On Friday, the Fed entered into a $38 billion repurchase agreement of mortgage-backed securities, easing stockholder worries. Also on Friday, the Bank of Japan injected ¥1 trillion into Japan’s financial system.

The Federal Reserve met this week, but decided to maintain its target rate of 5.25%, although on Friday the federal funds rate was hovering around 6%, indicating a drop in liquidity.

The volatile week began last Friday with Bear Stearns tumbling as a result from its complete loss of two major hedge funds worth more than $1.5 billion. The hedge funds had been dangerously exposed to the massive sub-prime mortgage failure, and the company announced it was unable to return any money to investors.

Washington Mutual, and Countrywide Financial, both very large U.S. home loan lenders, saw shares fall. Countrywide Financial made a statement this week, saying they will be forced to retain a greater proportion of mortgage. American Home Mortgage Investment Corp, another large lender, recently filed for bankruptcy. The U.S. housing market has been declining for more than two years after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates 17 times. Now, lenders are in a quagmire from millions of people who are unable to repay loans after taking adjustable rate mortgages, teaser rates, interest-only mortgages, or piggyback rates.

Jim Cramer, of CNBC’s Mad Money, remarked that as many as seven million people will lose their homes from bad mortgages. Last Friday, Cramer went on a tirade on CNBC’s Street Signs, saying that the “Fed was asleep” and called for them to lower rates immediately.

Asian and European markets have become increasingly entangled in the subprime mortgage crisis in the U.S. Deutsche Bank of Germany lost almost $3.5 billion in share value, forcing the government to organize a bail-out. France’s largest bank, BNP Paribas SA, halted withdrawals from three large investment funds which were crippled by sub-prime exposure.

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Looking At The Best Family Cell Phone Plans With Unlimited Texting Or Free Phones

By Joe Arthur

As much shoppers find lots of options in family cell phone plans, they sometimes cannot find good ones that offer both unlimited texting and free phones for everyone in the household. We have some good news to share with you today. There are a few family cell phone plans with unlimited texting or free phones, and they are very affordable, which means families can now enjoy the added flexibility and convenience of text messaging without breaking the bank.

Best of all, several different carriers have these plans, so you’ll be able to shop around for the best deal that suits your needs and budget. Carriers with family cell phone plans with unlimited texting or free phones include:

AT&T Wireless

Nation FamilyTalk 550 w/ Rollover

Features:

– $59.99 per month

– 550 minutes

– Unlimited mobile to mobile calling

– Free cell phones: Samsung Mythic a897 Black ($449.00 value) or other

AT&T wireless is one of the largest carriers in the nation, and their family cell phone plans with free phones is a popular choice. For family members who want a more special phone, AT&T is the exclusive home to Apple’s iPhone as well as many other premium cellphones like the Samsung Mythic a897, and they also have a unique rollover plan. Any unused minutes from month to month will rollover for almost a year, rather than simply being wasted.

Sprint Family Cell Phone Plans

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Family Cell Phone Plans 1500

Cost: $99.00 per month

Plan Features:

– 1500 minutes

– Unlimited night and weekend minutes

– Unlimited textingand picture messaging

– Sprint mobile to mobile

– 24 month contract

– $72.00 activation fee

While Sprint phones and plans often lags behind the other carriers in overall customer satisfaction, they do offer relatively low prices and a high-speed network. They also offer a wide variety of premium equipment including the popular Samsung Seek in both blue or black, which currently comes free with the Talk for Family 700 plan.

T-Mobile Family Cell Phone Plans

Even More Family 750

Features:

– $59.99 per month

– 750 minutes

– Unlimited night and weekend minutes

– Unlimited T-Mobile to T-Mobile calling

– Free cell phones: LG Sentio ($199.00 value) or other phone

T-Mobile phones and plans consistently ranks well in overall customer satisfaction and offers a wide variety of affordable options, including family cell phone plans with unlimited texting and free phones. They are also the home to many premium Android phones like the myTouch 3G and the Motorola Cliq. They also offer other popular models including the LG Sentio, which currently comes free with the Even More Family 750 plan.

Verizon Wireless

Nationwide Talk & Text Family SharePlan 700

Cost: $99.00 per month

Plan Features:

– 700 minutes

– Unlimited night and weekend minutes

– Text messaging at 10 cents a message

– 24 month contract

– $60.00 activation

Verizon Wireless is the largest cellphone carrier in the nation in terms of overall coverage and subscribers. They also have the distinction of being the highest rated carrier in many markets, thanks to their superior customer service. They’re also home to many top-of-the-line models including the Motorola DEVOUR, which comes in silver and is currently available free on the Nationwide Talk Family SharePlan 700.

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UK Wikinews Shorts: December 22, 2009

A compilation of brief news reports for Tuesday, December 22, 2009.


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Freedom Party candidate Wayne Simmons, Don Valley East

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Wayne Simmons is running for the Freedom Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Don Valley East riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Wayne did not answer “Of the decisions made by Ontario’s 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?”

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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Lou Piniella retires after fifty years of baseball

Monday, August 23, 2010

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced Sunday that he will retire from Major League Baseball after almost fifty years of coaching, managing, and playing the sport.

Piniella’s announcement came after the Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves 16-5 at the Cub’s Wrigley Field. The 66 year-old Piniella said that he was retiring because of family issues. For much of the 2010 MLB season, Piniella’s 90 year-old mother has been ill.

“This will be the last time I put on a uniform. This has been very special for me. I’ll go home, do what I have to do there…and enjoy my retirement,” said Piniella. “My mom needs me at home; she hasn’t gotten any better since I’ve been here. In fact, she’s had other complications. Rather than continue to go home, come back…It’s not fair to the team, not fair to the players. The best thing to do is to step down, go home and take care of my mother,” he added.

During his 18 year career as a player, Piniella logged 1,705 hits. As a manager, he also won 1,800 games over the course of 23 years. Mike Quade, The Cub’s third-base and outfield coach, will be Cubs manager for the remainder of the 2010 season.

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Tips On Training Cats For Harness}

Submitted by: Anita Hampton

Cats, like children, have to be harness trained with persistence and concern. Hard treatment and physical stress can only induce fear in cats.

Starting at age six months, a cat can start to undergo the training. Confine the cat in order to diminish its need to wander. It is very vital that the right harness is purchased and used since a cat can easily struggle and free itself from the leash if a puny one is used. The harness should be of sturdy yet of comfortable quality, one that is specially made for cats.

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The H shaped harness made of nylon material which is light, although it has buckles for the neck and the cats tummy, is a sure buy. Make sure that there is a metal ring for the cats I.D., which is located near the backside of the cat. The cat size can be measured by using a tape measure for the neck and tummy.

The harness can be placed a little firmer after about five days. It can then be adjusted to a two-inch width off the neck and the cats tummy. Leave the harness on for five to ten minutes each day and do this for two weeks. Keep in mind that cats are more jumpy than dogs so they really need more care and guarantee of a no hard treatment.

Use a walking collar with an L shaped fabric that hugs the cats body. Choose a jacket that is breathable and provides enough aeration for the cats comfort. A 5/8-inch wide nylon harness that has three buckles is used for effortless fitting and strapping. Its collar should be one that can be adjusted from 9-12 inches to prevent suffocation.

Have the cat wear the leash while wandering inside the household for twenty to thirty minutes a day for a week. However, never let the cat out of sight as they may be prone to getting snarled in chairs, tables, etc, and this would frighten him. Once the cat has gotten used to moving around with the harness on, then it can be held on to and the cat is ready for a walk in the park. Felines will eventually realize that there are corresponding limitations attached to being leashed. Position the strap with the ID tag and leash where the cat can snuffle, touch and have fun with it.

Being consistent and patient with the routine is the best key to accomplishment. Cats love routine and habits, following a sequence can make them expect what is next, thus, preventing any straying and disagreement. Once the cat is used to the harness, hell never even notice its there at all in the future.

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Home of Stonehenge builders found

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Scientists have uncovered the largest Neolithic settlement in the United Kingdom at the Durrington Walls and believe that the village was inhabited by the people who built the Stonehenge monument.

Scientists say that the village was built around 2,600 B.C., roughly when Stonehenge was believed to have been constructed, and housed over 100 people.

Inside the areas which would have been the interior of houses at the time, scientists also found outlines of what they think were beds and cupboards or dressers. Pieces of pottery and “filthy” rubbish around the site. Animal bones, arrowheads, stone tools and other relics were also discovered.

“We’ve never seen such quantities of pottery and animal bone and flint. In what were houses, we have excavated the outlines on the floors of box beds and wooden dressers or cupboards,” said Sheffield University archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson.

So far, the dig has revealed at least 8 houses roughly 14-16 feet square, but scientists say that they think there may have been at least 25 altogether.

The site was likely to have been occupied only seasonally rather than year-round and evidence suggests that a lot of “partying” went on at the location.

“The animal bones are being thrown away half-eaten. It’s what we call a feasting assemblage. This is where they went to party – you could say it was the first free festival. The rubbish isn’t your average domestic debris. There’s a lack of craft-working equipment for cleaning animal hides and no evidence for crop-processing,” added Pearson.

The Durrington Walls are approximately 2 miles from the Stonehenge site.

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Tax Saving Tips For Expatriate Working In Australia

Tax Saving Tips For Expatriate Working In Australia

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If you not a resident of Australia and planning to seek an employment here then it is strongly recommended to seek for an expert advice on your Australian taxation obligation . Expatriates working here mostly prone to income tax on their Australian sourced income. Except from your wages and

Salaries it also targets on your dividends that have source within Australia.

Being a resident of Australia you need to pay Individual Tax Services which depends on your circumstances and needs to reviewed case by case basis. If you need to pay Australian income tax it is important to keep in mind that Australian tax finishes by June 30 and you need to lodge an income tax return by 31 October. If you hire a tax agent or account then they are eligible to log your extensions.

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If you are expatriates then you need to understand number of consideration when you are negotiating your employment contract as this will help you legally to minimizing your tax. If you are expat and do not have knowledge that how you will minimize you tax then don t worry and continue reading with it as following I am going to these points in detail and I am sure that it will be very helpful for you as I have years of experience in providing Expatriate Tax Services.

Living away from home allowance (LAFHA) and motor vehicles allowance are the two significant tax saving allowance that can comes under \”salary packaged\”. Living away from home allowance is specially made for expatriates to compensate them additional costs of moving resident and it provides them tax break for food and rent same as LAFHA motor vehicles allowance will also be helpful in tax saving for them.

Many Expat are not aware that expenses on deriving your income can also be claimed, like you can claim you depreciation on your internet, professional subscriptions and note book and it will reduce your taxable income. It is important point and mostly people are not aware of this.

You can also reduce your tax by number of tax rebates and it will save your thousands of dollars that you never expect but for that you need to consult a tax expert to assist you well and if you are looking for best and affordable Individual Tax Service provider then you can visit to usautax.com

Superannuation system is compulsory in Australia it is a system whereby your employer is required to contribute a percentage of your income into an Australian registered superannuation fund.

If you find that your employer making these contribution then you can claim it back when you are leaving Australia permanently.

Hoping that all these points will help you in saving your hard earn money.

Thomas M Carden EA JSM Thomas is a director at United States Australia Tax Service. USAUTAX.COM He enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. He has over 17 years of Tax and Financial Industry experience. If you are looking for Internal Revenue Service or any question for Expatriate Tax Services or you are looking for Individual Tax Services then Article Source: ArticleRich.com