Category Archives: The News

News items that catch my interest or I just generally want to complain about.

DoS attack yesterday aimed at one single blogger-Chaos Reigns

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Kirk M

All this social chaos that occurred yesterday because of a massive cyber-attack against one solitary blogger. A "massively co-ordinated" attack on websites including Google, Facebook and Twitter was directed at one individual, it has been confirmed. BBC NEWS | Technology … Continue reading →

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Russian Subs Off East Coast a Surprise?

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kirk M

In case anyone missed the big headline today, the US (Navy, most likely) has “discovered” that two Russian Akula class fast attack subs have been patrolling approximately 200 miles off the east coast of the United States. Oh, really? What … Continue reading →

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People living longer | Thursday ponderings

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Kirk M

I read an article in the New York Times today that stated that researchers have discovered an antibiotic that appears to prolong life in mice: Rapamycin treatment had the remarkable effect of extending life even though it was not started … Continue reading →

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What Was the Point, Russia?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Kirk M

To the ones who give the orders, I read today that Russia is beginning it’s withdrawal from Georgia after beating a violent path to the city of Gori. But what destruction came at the hands of the Russians was nothing … Continue reading →

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Google’s AdSense for Feeds-Not!

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Kirk M

I saw a headline on the news about Google’s new AdSense for Feeds service finally being made available to the general public, something which I’ve been waiting on for some time now. So I read up on this new offering … Continue reading →

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Dear Julia, We Never Knew

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Kirk M

There’s not much that happens these days that actually makes me waggle my hairy eyebrows but yesterday’s news about Julia Child made me not only waggle them, I actually read two full articles and today, the just released CIA report … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Voter Issue For 2008 is…

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Kirk M

Finally! Truth in the media. Hope you enjoy this bit of commentary from The Onion as much as I did.   Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters

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I Got a Discount on my House Also, So What?

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Kirk M

I may not be the world’s biggest Obama fan but the latest news stories about him getting a “discount” on a new home is absolutely ridiculous. Can’t they do any better than this? Obama Got Discount on Home Loan – … Continue reading →

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