June 25, 2004

Telus blocks direct-dialled calls to four countries over modem hijacking Canada.com - Telus Corp. says it will block long-distance direct-dialled calls to four small countries as of July 1 to curb "modem hijacking." 6:10:27 PM

News.Com: Web site virus attack blunted. The attack, which had turned some Web sites into points of digital infection was nipped in the bud on Friday, when Internet engineers managed to shut down a Russian server that had been the source of malicious code for the attack. [Tomalak's Realm] 5:50:51 PM

Federal Election time in Canada, and here is a quick and dirty summary of the major political party websites: The NDP, and Jack Layton The good news is the easy to remember website address. The bad news is the Kentucky Fried Chicken product placement.  I thought the NDP were against saturated fats? UPDATE: The NDP website seems to have removed the KFC icon that was there yesterday and this morning.   Oh well I saved the screenshot.  The Liberal Party or Team Martin The website has a great look and feel. It is centered all on the news. As a matter of fact, you might be fooled into thinking you are reading a news related website. Not just about the Prime Minister, the party gives a lot of space to candidates, and volunteers.   Conservative Party of Canada Everything the Liberal site has, except in blue instead of red. I actually think they mention Paul Martin on this website, more that the Liberals mention him on theirs. Not much is mentioned about the Canadian Alliance heritage. I really liked the attempt at using a Blog or diary. However, it only works when they get personal. Bloc Quebecois Well I can only find one of the official languages done here.  I am sure you can guess which one.  All ther sites talked about above have both offical languages.   I suppose that is another way of stating a policy. Christian Heritage Party of Canada Putting together a website like the main parties do, can cost a big chunk of change. Obviously I think it is worth it. The Christian Heritage Party cannot hope to spend that kind of bread.  So clearly their website is not as polished as the Liberals/ Conservatives or even the NDP. Green Party of Canada I think the Greens would like to put across the idea that they are simple.  I mean that in a good way.  A simple to understand platform, and a simple website to match.  They are not really missing the content, just a lot less razzle dazzle.    I think it is intentional, and it just might work for them. The Rhinoceros Party of Canada never really got their act together.  Perhaps we might see a uniting with the Procrastination Party in the future.  They might get to that next election. If I didn't mention your favorite, I am sorry.  This is just a summary.  Look here for a better, more complete list. 5:59:55 AM