April 13, 2005

It looks like we won't have Kos to push around any more: Daily Kos Swings for the Fences - Wired News It seems "Screw 'Em" Markos is getting into Sports Blogs. 3:42:22 PM

Lebanon PM Resigns, Says Still Time for Elections BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's pro-Syrian prime minister quit on Wednesday, abandoning efforts to form a government to lead the country to general elections, but added there was still time to hold the poll on time in May. 11:34:19 AM

Happy Birthday, Charles of Little Green Footballs 10:15:02 AM

Morning Broadband Bytes. Broadband neanderthal U.S. to wake up in a few years: Fast phones, online educational courses, and free access in hotels and public places is fairly common in Asia. The infrastructure is paving the way for new generations of start-ups. However, when it comes to broadband, the U.S. is still in the stone knives and bear skins era. But the U.S. is waking up, says a partner at New Enterprise Associates. "At some point, there is going to be a national initiative. By the end of the decade, there are going to be some non-linear (i.e. big and unexpected) events in communications to let the U.S. catch up with the rest of the world."  [Broadbandreports] 7:58:39 AM

Microsoft patches critical flaws VNUNet.com - Microsoft has released eight new patches, five of which are rated 'critical' and could allow attackers to take complete control of compromised systems. The vulnerabilities affect TCP/IP protocols, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Exchange server system. Microsoft warned of the impending updates on 11 April. Users are advised to visit the Microsoft security website and update all software up to Windows 98. 7:27:04 AM