Monthly Archives: September 2006

VML Update Released

VML Update Released Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-055 Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925486) Executive Summary: [2] This update resolves a public vulnerability as well as additional issues discovered through internal investigations. The vulnerability is documented … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2006-09-28)

Tokyo Rose Dies at 90 The myth of “Tokyo Rose” (a general term applied to all English-speaking female broadcasters in Japan at the time) spread, and when American reporters arrived in Japan, they were eager to snag an interview with … Continue reading

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The Eye of the Dragon

Aaargh, the caching event be over … Avaast!! A big thanks to the The Brethren of the Coast for a great event! Costumes: the kids, big and small, got into the spirit with many scurvy sea dogs to be found. … Continue reading

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The 2006 World Stupidity Awards

The World Stupidity Awards is governed by the Academy Recognizing Stupidity Everywhere (ARSE), which gathers a team of highly qualified experts in the field. “Basically they’re a bunch of idiots,” said SpokesMoron Spence. The World Stupidity Awards began in 2003, … Continue reading

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Here a patch, there a patch …

An overview of this weeks security and patching “highlights” 2 x Unpatched IE exploits – Both being actively exploited; i. daxctle.ocx [3] ii. VML (Vector Markup Language) [1] Recommendation: As per recommended SOE build users to use Firefox and NOT … Continue reading

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September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day This weekend is the The Eye of the Dragon and The Pirates Soiree organised by Brethren of the Coast at Camp Kariong just off the freeway near Gosford town. Pirate Day … Continue reading

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I’m not that bored!

Sydney Police channel scanner online … [1.] mms://203.158.57.187:8080/ http://www.gleff.com/onlinescanner/ [Sydney Online Scanner] [2.] http://www.police-scanner.info/live-police-scanners.htm

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This weeks links (2006-09-18)

Dave Ulmer & The First Geocache Dave Ulmer prepared and placed the first geocache in the world. This video shares his original footage, along with a segment showing Team360 preparing the site for the Original Stash Plaque. Dave Ulmer & … Continue reading

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2006 Good Service Awards

As part of the 2006 World Scout Day Adult recognition Awards, Akela (Thursday) and Dingo were presented with the Silver Arrowhead. Possum and Akela (Wednesday) were presented with the Certificate of Merit. Akela (Thursday), Possum, Dingo and Akela (Wednesday) These … Continue reading

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more updates

Firefox Version 1.5.0.7 Firefox 1.5.0.7 is a security and stability update that is part of our ongoing program to provide a safe Internet experience for our customers. We recommend that all users upgrade to this latest version. QuickTime 7.1.3 (12-SEP-2006) … Continue reading

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