Tuesday 29 November 2011
Famous Place In Ancient Greece
Below is an article submitted to us by a true expert on Greece, from Greece, Maria Athanasopoulou !
To visit the New Acropolis Museum and understand better the universal claim of the people who know and respect history to return The Marbles of Parthenon home.
To visit also Ancient Olympia, the Epidauros Theatre, Delphi, Knossos, Mycenes, Ancient Pella and Vergina and the Temple of Apollo Epicureus at Phygaleia (near Andritsena).
To visit the New Acropolis Museum and understand better the universal claim of the people who know and respect history to return The Marbles of Parthenon home.
To visit also Ancient Olympia, the Epidauros Theatre, Delphi, Knossos, Mycenes, Ancient Pella and Vergina and the Temple of Apollo Epicureus at Phygaleia (near Andritsena).
Famous Place In Amsterdam
Travel Guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Amsterdam there are not that many places of interest, which are well known all over the world. But actually the city itself is a great place of interest: its atmosphere, its international spirit, the spirit of tolerance and, of course, its channels make Amsterdam an outstanding city. If you are going to do sight-seeing there, we strongly advise to include into your program some boating.
Cultural sights in Amsterdam
While speaking about cultural attractions of Amsterdam, it is surely worth noting numerous medieval architectural monuments. Munttoren medieval tower is, definitely, one of the most notable sights of... Read further
While speaking about cultural attractions of Amsterdam, it is surely worth noting numerous medieval architectural monuments. Munttoren medieval tower is, definitely, one of the most notable sights of... Read further
Famous Place In Algeria
The tourism sector is a contributor to the gross domestic product of Algeria. The country receives approximately 200,000 tourists every year. To make your stay in the country more memorable, it is best to see the top 10 tourist spots in Algeria.
Monument des Martyrs
Situated at Algiers, Monument des Martyrs is a monument created to commemorate the Algerian war for Independence. The monument features palm leaves and the Eternal Flame shelter. There are statues of soldiers on top of the leaves, which symbolize the struggles of Algerians during the war.
Monument des Martyrs
Situated at Algiers, Monument des Martyrs is a monument created to commemorate the Algerian war for Independence. The monument features palm leaves and the Eternal Flame shelter. There are statues of soldiers on top of the leaves, which symbolize the struggles of Algerians during the war.
Microsoft sloppy on Duqu workaround
The latest Windows malware, Duqu is getting a lot of attention.
Duqu exploits a previously unknown TrueType font parsing bug in the Windows kernel. The bug exists in all the supported versions of Windows: XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003 and Server 2008. It's a big-time bug too, as it lets bad guys do pretty much anything they want to do on the victims' computer.
While it works on a fix, Microsoft has offered a workaround that prevents access to the buggy component, file t2embed.dll. But Microsoft seems to have been particularly sloppy in explaining their workaround.
I am referring to Microsoft Security Advisory (2639658) Vulnerability in TrueType Font Parsing Could Allow Elevation of Privilege.
Duqu exploits a previously unknown TrueType font parsing bug in the Windows kernel. The bug exists in all the supported versions of Windows: XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003 and Server 2008. It's a big-time bug too, as it lets bad guys do pretty much anything they want to do on the victims' computer.
While it works on a fix, Microsoft has offered a workaround that prevents access to the buggy component, file t2embed.dll. But Microsoft seems to have been particularly sloppy in explaining their workaround.
Michael Horowitz on Duqu
- Microsoft sloppy on Duqu workaround
- Why Duqu is more dangerous than most people think
- A simple test insures the Duqu workaround is working
Why Duqu is more dangerous than most people think
I don't care who wrote the Duqu virus/trojan.
I don't care if it's related to Stuxnet or not.
I don't care who or what the target of Duqu was.
As a Windows user, what I care most about, is that Duqu exploited a previously unknown bug in Windows regarding TrueType font parsing.
Microsoft says the threat from Duqu is limited. To me, that's too narrow a scope. To me, the issue is not Duqu itself but the TrueType font parsing bug in Windows that it exploited.
The people behind Duqu could exploit this as-yet-unpatched bug again with different software. And the people who wrote Duqu may not be the only humans on the planet who found this new bug in Windows.
Although the bug is not yet fixed, there is a workaround from Microsoft that prevents access to the buggy
code. Although I griped about the workaround last time, it's very important that Windows users install it.
I don't care if it's related to Stuxnet or not.
I don't care who or what the target of Duqu was.
As a Windows user, what I care most about, is that Duqu exploited a previously unknown bug in Windows regarding TrueType font parsing.
Microsoft says the threat from Duqu is limited. To me, that's too narrow a scope. To me, the issue is not Duqu itself but the TrueType font parsing bug in Windows that it exploited.
The people behind Duqu could exploit this as-yet-unpatched bug again with different software. And the people who wrote Duqu may not be the only humans on the planet who found this new bug in Windows.
Although the bug is not yet fixed, there is a workaround from Microsoft that prevents access to the buggy
code. Although I griped about the workaround last time, it's very important that Windows users install it.
A simple test ensures the Duqu workaround is working
As I've written about in my previous two postings, the Duqu malware/trojan exploits a bug in Windows TrueType font rendering to install itself. A very serious bug too, one that gives malicious software free rein to do anything it wants.
Microsoft is working on a fix, and in the meantime has offered a workaround that blocks access to the buggy software (the T2embed.dll file). All Windows users should install the workaround either by issuing commands from a DOS prompt or by downloading and running a Fix It program from Microsoft.
But how do you know that the workaround is doing its job?
I recently griped about some sloppiness in the Microsoft Security advisory (2639658). Since then, the advisory has been updated twice, the most change being yesterday, November 11th.
Microsoft is working on a fix, and in the meantime has offered a workaround that blocks access to the buggy software (the T2embed.dll file). All Windows users should install the workaround either by issuing commands from a DOS prompt or by downloading and running a Fix It program from Microsoft.
But how do you know that the workaround is doing its job?
I recently griped about some sloppiness in the Microsoft Security advisory (2639658). Since then, the advisory has been updated twice, the most change being yesterday, November 11th.
Debugging a broken Internet connection
I was sitting in my living room, minding my own business, when all of a sudden I couldn't access a website. Then another and another. What to do?
Many years have taught me that the hardest part of debugging a computer problem is understanding it. With that in mind, the first thing to do is to narrow down the problem, to find the specific link in the chain that broke. The following steps should help you do just that.
1. Try a different web browser
Any computer that has only one web browser is, in my opinion, mis-configured, if for no other reason than all things break and having a second (or third) browser available is like a spare tire in the trunk.
Many years have taught me that the hardest part of debugging a computer problem is understanding it. With that in mind, the first thing to do is to narrow down the problem, to find the specific link in the chain that broke. The following steps should help you do just that.
1. Try a different web browser
Any computer that has only one web browser is, in my opinion, mis-configured, if for no other reason than all things break and having a second (or third) browser available is like a spare tire in the trunk.
Why Windows 7 SP1 may go missing
Back in March, I wrote that there was no rush to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). But that was eight months ago, and it's certainly advisable now. And even back then, I felt that installing it on a new computer was the right approach.
So, imagine my surprise when a new Windows 7 computer refused to acknowledge that Service Pack 1 existed. There were over 70 available Windows patches (the computer was a bit dated), but none were SP1.
Back when Service Pack 1 was released, I recall reading that there were some patches that were highly advisable to install before installing SP1*. Rather than re-research this, I installed about 20 patches and hoped SP1 would show up. Then another 20, then another. Eventually, I installed everything Windows Update offered, except for Internet Explorer 9. Still no Service Pack.
So, imagine my surprise when a new Windows 7 computer refused to acknowledge that Service Pack 1 existed. There were over 70 available Windows patches (the computer was a bit dated), but none were SP1.
Back when Service Pack 1 was released, I recall reading that there were some patches that were highly advisable to install before installing SP1*. Rather than re-research this, I installed about 20 patches and hoped SP1 would show up. Then another 20, then another. Eventually, I installed everything Windows Update offered, except for Internet Explorer 9. Still no Service Pack.
Friday 25 November 2011
Asus Transformer Prime: Does quad-core really matter?
This week's announcement of the Asus Transformer Prime marks the start of a new era for Android tablets. Aside from the Prime's sleek design and PC-like transformation potential, the product will be the first tablet to run on a quad-core processor -- specifically, the new Tegra 3 chip made by Nvidia.
Let's face it, though: For most folks, things like processor cores ultimately boil down to a bunch of gobbledygook geek speak. So what does having a quad-core tablet really mean from a user perspective, and will it make a significant difference in your day-to-day life?
Let's face it, though: For most folks, things like processor cores ultimately boil down to a bunch of gobbledygook geek speak. So what does having a quad-core tablet really mean from a user perspective, and will it make a significant difference in your day-to-day life?
Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus: Is this the week?
We're almost halfway through November, the month Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS and its accompanying Galaxy Nexus phone are scheduled to arrive. So where are these tasty treats already?
According to an increasing number of reports, both ICS and the new Nexus could launch within the week.
UPDATE: Android 4.0 and the Galaxy Nexus: My in-depth reviews
The most compelling new evidence comes from tablet maker Notion Ink. The company's CEO posted a blog over the weekend, noticed by the crew over at Android Central, that casually references the 17th as the date to watch for the drop of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich source code.
The significance? Once the source code is out, that means the inaugural version of Ice Cream Sandwich is officially finalized -- and both manufacturers and third-party ROM developers can get to work getting the software ready to run on all sorts of devices.
According to an increasing number of reports, both ICS and the new Nexus could launch within the week.
UPDATE: Android 4.0 and the Galaxy Nexus: My in-depth reviews
The most compelling new evidence comes from tablet maker Notion Ink. The company's CEO posted a blog over the weekend, noticed by the crew over at Android Central, that casually references the 17th as the date to watch for the drop of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich source code.
The significance? Once the source code is out, that means the inaugural version of Ice Cream Sandwich is officially finalized -- and both manufacturers and third-party ROM developers can get to work getting the software ready to run on all sorts of devices.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich source code released
Here we go, gang: Google has just released the source code for the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Android engineer Jean-Baptiste M. Queru posted the news in the "Android Building" area of Google Groups moments ago. From Queru's post:
Android engineer Jean-Baptiste M. Queru posted the news in the "Android Building" area of Google Groups moments ago. From Queru's post:
Over at our Android Open-Source Project git servers, the source code for Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is now available. ...Queru goes on to note that the release is a large file and may take some time to become available to everyone.
This is actually the source code for version 4.0.1 of Android, which is the specific version that will ship on the Galaxy Nexus, the first Android 4.0 device. ... Build configurations for other devices will come later.
Watch Google's Android event live
Google's got some more big Android news up its sleeve -- and it's only a matter of hours until we get all the gooey details.
Google has an Android event scheduled in Los Angeles for this afternoon (Wednesday, November 16). The event, entitled "These Go To Eleven," appears to be related to the next phase of Google's Google Music service; numerous reports suggest the G-Team will unveil a full-fledged music-purchasing store that's integrated into the Android Market. But there may be another surprise on the way as well.
Remember, Google released the source code to its new Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS earlier this week -- but oddly, we haven't heard any firm details about the launch of its flagship ICS phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. A flagship Nexus device would typically ship around the same time as the new OS, and plenty of unofficial leaks point to the Galaxy Nexus landing this week.
Google has an Android event scheduled in Los Angeles for this afternoon (Wednesday, November 16). The event, entitled "These Go To Eleven," appears to be related to the next phase of Google's Google Music service; numerous reports suggest the G-Team will unveil a full-fledged music-purchasing store that's integrated into the Android Market. But there may be another surprise on the way as well.
Remember, Google released the source code to its new Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS earlier this week -- but oddly, we haven't heard any firm details about the launch of its flagship ICS phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. A flagship Nexus device would typically ship around the same time as the new OS, and plenty of unofficial leaks point to the Galaxy Nexus landing this week.
Hands on: Google's Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Google officially unleashed its Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS on Monday, and now, the flagship ICS phone is finally making its debut. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus went on sale in the U.K. Thursday morning and is expected to launch on Verizon Wireless within a matter of days.
I've been spending some hands-on time with the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich this week. I'll be putting together in-depth reviews of the phone and the operating system soon, but I wanted to share some of my early impressions with you now.
Getting to Know the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich
First, I should point out that the Galaxy Nexus unit I have is not the Verizon LTE edition; it's an HSPA+ version of the phone that'll be sold globally. The phone, provided to me on loan from Google, is connected to T-Mobile's network. It could also work with AT&T or any other compatible HSPA+ carrier anywhere in the world.
I've been spending some hands-on time with the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich this week. I'll be putting together in-depth reviews of the phone and the operating system soon, but I wanted to share some of my early impressions with you now.
Getting to Know the Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich
First, I should point out that the Galaxy Nexus unit I have is not the Verizon LTE edition; it's an HSPA+ version of the phone that'll be sold globally. The phone, provided to me on loan from Google, is connected to T-Mobile's network. It could also work with AT&T or any other compatible HSPA+ carrier anywhere in the world.
A snapshot of Android 4.0's cool new photo sharing features
Google's new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is full of interesting surprises. One thing that caught my eye just recently is how easy ICS makes it for you to share photos from your phone.
When you take a photo with Ice Cream Sandwich, it appears as a small thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera app, like it has in past versions of Android. Tapping on the thumbnail brings up a new enlarged viewing screen that has handy icons for all of your connected social services, ranging from bundled apps like Gmail and Google+ (which, yes, is now included as part of the OS) to third-party programs like Dropbox and Twitter.
If you have too many share-ready services to fit in the space, as I already do on the Galaxy Nexus I'm testing, ICS simply makes the list scrollable so you can swipe left or right to see more. Everything's on screen in front of you, though, with no hidden menus or hard-to-find commands.
When you take a photo with Ice Cream Sandwich, it appears as a small thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera app, like it has in past versions of Android. Tapping on the thumbnail brings up a new enlarged viewing screen that has handy icons for all of your connected social services, ranging from bundled apps like Gmail and Google+ (which, yes, is now included as part of the OS) to third-party programs like Dropbox and Twitter.
If you have too many share-ready services to fit in the space, as I already do on the Galaxy Nexus I'm testing, ICS simply makes the list scrollable so you can swipe left or right to see more. Everything's on screen in front of you, though, with no hidden menus or hard-to-find commands.
Famous Place In Alaska
They don't have a zoo in Fairbanks but in Anchorage there is one.
One of the highest building is in the university and one in downtown that's about 10 stories.
Old Navy and American Eagle is a one of a shopping departments.
The Carlson Center and the Big Dipper, for public skating and ice hockey games.
The Carlson Center holds about 5,000 people for the University of Alaska Nanook's hockey games.
There is the famous mountain, Denali. Also the Yukon river, which is really big. The Alaska pipeline.
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Famous Place In Alabama
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Visit Alabama
There are few places in the American south that can match Alabama for fun on and in the water. Pictures of Alabama beaches don’t do them justice; Alabama beaches are some of the best on the east coast, from the sparkling quartz sands of Orange Beach, with its 225-foot long boardwalk, to the
There are few places in the American south that can match Alabama for fun on and in the water. Pictures of Alabama beaches don’t do them justice; Alabama beaches are some of the best on the east coast, from the sparkling quartz sands of Orange Beach, with its 225-foot long boardwalk, to the
Famous Place In Allahabad
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| Famous Place In Allahabad |
Sangam
Around 7 km from Civil Lines, overlooked by the eastern ramparts of the fort, wide flood plains and muddy banks protrude towards the sacred Sangam. At the point at which the brown Ganges meets the Greenish Yamuna, pandas (priests) perch on small platforms to perform puja and assist the devout in
their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Beaches and ghats are littered with the shorn hair of pilgrims who
their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Beaches and ghats are littered with the shorn hair of pilgrims who
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