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    Soldiers On Hitler's Balcony

    True heroes.
  2. HFS HTTP Server Have you tried: http://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=support Templates: http://rejetto.com/forum/index.php?board=24.0 Ask a Question: http://rejetto.com/forum/index.php?c=6
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    Testing Bulletproof Vest

    Testing Bulletproof Vest Testing a bulletproof vest, 1923 The gun players are WH Murphy and his assistant, of the Protective Garment Corporation of New York. By 1923, the Protective Garment Corporation of New York manufactured a light weight vest for police use and they held a live demonstration in DC. The live demonstration took place at the Washington City police headquarters. They are inventors and salesmen trying to convince the police force that these bulletproof vests work and save lives. The police officers in the background (on the second photo) are all part of the Frederick County Police Department, the gun they are firing is believed to be a S&W Model 10 Revolver. Mr. Murphy stood less than ten feet (3 m) from the firing gun and took two consecutive .38 round slugs straight to the chest, and eye witnesses claims he “didn’t bat an eye” in both cases. Later Murphy gave the deflected .38 bullet to the police officer as a souvenir. This vest weighed 11 lb (5.0 kg), fit close to the body, and was considered more comfortable than the previous types of bulletproof vests. The bulletproof vest became an interesting possibility for law enforcement agencies during the 1920s and 30s as the Great Depression saw armed crime levels spike and ‘gangsters’ rise to prominence many of whom were armed with shotguns, large calibre pistols, Thompson sub-machine guns and automatic rifles. Police forces faced with criminals armed with this formidable arsenal were caught on the back foot and looked to vests as a viable method of protecting officers and agents. Here’s a beautiful coloured version of the first photo
  4. Celebrate only within the rules NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Please be advised that anyone planning to dash through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are required to undergo a Risk Assessment addressing the safety of open sleighs. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers. Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners before their fields may be entered. To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance. Benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available for collection by any shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night. While provision has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all facility users are reminded that an emergency response plan must be submitted to account for known risks to the flocks. The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that prior to shining his/her glory all around s/he must confirm that all shepherds are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory. Following last year’s well publicised case, everyone is advised that EC legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr. R Reindeer from reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence. While it is acknowledged that gift-bearing is commonly practised in various parts of the world, everyone is reminded that the bearing of gifts is subject to Hospitality Guidelines and all gifts must be registered. This applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages. It is particularly noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded under provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Further, caution is advised regarding other common gifts, such as aromatic resins that may initiate allergic reactions. Finally, in the recent case of the infant found tucked up in a manger without any crib for a bed, Social Services have been advised and will be arriving shortly. Compliance of these guidelines is advised in order for you to fully participate with the festive spirit.
  5. Police arrest woman, 104, as part of bucket list Let's be having you! Grandmother, 104, finally gets her bucket list wish to be arrested because she had 'never been on the wrong side of the law' A 104-year-old woman who has never been in trouble with the law has been 'arrested' by police as part of a bucket list wish. Anne Brokenbrow, who is a resident at Stokeleigh Care Home in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, UK was 'detained' by two officers as part of a charity event. Anne, who has dementia, was put in handcuffs by PC Stephen Harding and his colleague PCSO Kelly Foyle before being taken for a drive by the officers. She said: "I had a lovely day, it was interesting. Nothing like that ever happened to me before. They put the handcuffs on, I had the lot. "What did it feel like being a criminal? Well, it will make me much more careful of what I say and do. But the police were very nice throughout." The home is one of five facilities in the area participating in the Wishing Washing Line initiative. Care home resident's wishes were pegged on a 'wishing washing line;' at nearby Co-op stores last week, in the hope a shopper will see it and offer to help make it come true. Anne's note read: 'My wish is... to be arrested. I am 104 and I have never been on the wrong side of the law.' Today her wish came true. Mrs Brokenbrow said: 'It was a very pleasant interlude. And its been a very eventful day. I get to a lot of different activities here - I have a go at everything, they're very nice to me. PCSO Kelly Foyle helped in the arrest. She said, 'My colleague PC Stephen Harding arrested her, as far as I know she's the oldest person he's arrested.. She was smiling, she had a lovely time. 'This all started when I received an email for the charity. We're part of the neighbourhood pol team, this is our beat, this is the most unusual request we've ever had certainly. Simon Bernstein chief exec of alive activities who run the 'wishing washing line scheme', he said: 'Our charity provides lots of creative activities for older people and engage the community in coming into care homes. 'It can be very boring and quite lonely sometimes - with the best will in the world, some of the care staff don't have the time to engage people in meaningful activities. He said the wishing washing line idea - which originated in Essex - had been a great success so far with many residents making wishes. 'It can be as simple as going to the pub for a pint, or having somebody to knit with or play bridge with, it can be anything. 'One man said he wanted to see Elvis - but you can't make every wish come true.' Simon explained that some elderly people might actually be better off in prison, at least in terms of fresh air. He said: 'There's a real irony in Anne being arrested today because I've been told on average people living in a care home in the UK only get to go outdoors and breath fresh air for four minutes a month. 'That's actually less than prisoners.'
  6. Apple announces Apple Card credit card Apple is launching a credit card which it says will offer "clearer and more compelling" rewards than rivals. The US technology giant also said the Apple Card, built into its Apple Wallet app, will also providing "a new level of privacy and security". It claimed it would build on the success of its Apple Pay offering, allowing customers to manage the device on their iPhone. Apple launched the card - a partnership with Mastercard and Goldman Sachs - at an event showcasing a series of new services at a time when its wider business is under pressure amid slowing phone sales. The new card will be available from the summer in the US and will see Apple offer 2% cashback for all purchases using the Apple Card with Apple Pay, rising to 3% when purchases are for Apple products or services. Apple also said there would be no fees associated with the card, though late or missed payments would result in additional interest being added towards customers' balances. The company added that customers could sign up for the new card in minutes to be used in stores, apps or online worldwide.
  7. Hackers Hijacked ASUS Software Updates… Hackers Hijacked ASUS Software Updates to Install Backdoors on Thousands of Computers The Taiwan-based tech giant ASUS is believed to have pushed the malware to hundreds of thousands of customers through its trusted automatic software update tool after attackers compromised the company’s server and used it to push the malware to machines. Asus’ software update system was hacked and used to distribute malware to about 1 million Windows computers, according to the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. The malware was disguised as a “critical” software update, distributed from Asus’ servers, and signed using a real Asus certificate that made it appear to be valid. Details of the hack were first revealed by Motherboard, and Kaspersky plans to release more details at an upcoming conference. It’s not clear what the hackers were after. However, the hackers did seem to target specific Asus customers: the malware included special instructions for 600 systems, to be identified by specific MAC addresses. Once one of those systems was detected, the update would then install more malicious programs to further compromise the system. Kaspersky named the attack “ShadowHammer.” This kind of targeting is often associated with espionage attacks by nation states, most notably Stuxnet, which spread widely but did little to no harm on most infected systems. It doesn’t appear that Asus has contacted customers or acted to stop the malware. Asus said it would issue an official statement on the malware tomorrow afternoon. Asus apparently denied that the malware had come from its servers after being contacted by Kaspersky, then it stopped responding, according to Motherboard. While the malware could have been distributed to 1 million computers, Kaspersky tells Motherboard that the total PCs that installed it is estimated to be in the “hundreds of thousands.” Kaspersky says 57,000 people using its security software had the malware installed, and Symantec told Motherboard that it identified 13,000 customers with the malware. Hacking a company’s update system allows malicious actors to breach computers on a wide scale. It hasn’t been done frequently, but the fact that it can be done at all is a huge risk. Work is being done to develop more secure update systems, but for now, companies largely rely on their own solutions. Update March 25th: Asus says it will issue a statement tomorrow afternoon.
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    Signs

    Signs IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER READ: We will heel you We will save your sole We will even dye for you. A SIGN ON A BLINDS AND CURTAIN TRUCK: "Blind man driving." In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed." On another Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber." On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts" At a Dry Cleaner: "Drop your pants here" In a Non-smoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action." On a Maternity Room door: "Push! Push! Push!" At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment." Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming." In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!" At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted." In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up." In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait." At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank Heaven for little grills." In a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak." And the best one for last! Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises"
  9. Hacker Sells Personal Records of 26 Million Users Round 4 — Hacker Puts 26 Million New Accounts Up For Sale On Dark Web A hacker who was selling details of nearly 890 million online accounts stolen from 32 popular websites in three separate rounds has now put up a fourth batch of millions of records originating from 6 other sites for sale on the dark web. The Pakistani hacker, who goes by online alias Gnosticplayers and previously claimed to have hacked dozens of popular websites from companies which, according to him, probably had no idea that they were compromised. The hacker last month made three rounds of stolen accounts up for sale on the popular dark web market called Dream Market, posting details of 620 million accounts stolen from 16 websites in the first round, 127 million records from 8 sites in the second, and 92 million from 8 websites in the third. Although while releasing the third round Gnosticplayers told The Hacker News that it would be his last batch of the stolen database, the hacker released the fourth round containing nearly 27 million new users' records originating from 6 other websites. The fourth round up for sale on Dream Market belonged to the following 6 hacked websites: Youthmanual — Indonesian college and career platform — 1.12 million accounts GameSalad — Online learning platform —1.5 million accounts Bukalapak — Online Shopping Site — 13 million accounts Lifebear — Japanese Online Notebook — 3.86 million accounts EstanteVirtual — Online Bookstore — 5.45 Million accounts Coubic — Appointment Scheduling — 1.5 million accounts The hacker is selling each of the above listed hacked databases individually on Dream Market for a total worth 1.2431 Bitcoin, that's roughly $5,000. Since the majority of compromised services listed in previous rounds have acknowledged the data breaches, it's likely that the new round of stolen accounts being sold on the underground market is also legit. At this moment it is unknown that any of the services listed in the fourth round was aware of the data breach of its network and has previously disclosed any security incident. The affected companies have already warned their users about any security incident related to the breach. If you are a user of any of the above-listed services or websites disclosed in the previous three rounds, you should consider changing your passwords and also on other services in the event you re-used the same password.
  10. Millions of Facebook passwords exposed internal Facebook continues to be hounded by privacy issues, this time acknowledging Thursday it’s been storing millions of user passwords in a format plainly readable to thousands of its engineers and employees in violation of the basic standards of computer privacy. The social media network said the passwords were never accessible to anyone outside the company, but cybersecurity experts say passwords should be encrypted to prevent the potential for abuse. “To be clear, these passwords were never visible to anyone outside of Facebook and we have found no evidence to date that anyone internally abused or improperly accessed them,” Facebook said in a statement Thursday afternoon. The storage of passwords in plain text instead of encrypted form meant they were plainly visible to thousands of Facebook employees dating back several years, by some accounts to 2012. “The silver lining on the cloud is that Facebook hasn’t seen any evidence that any employees have abused access to the password data – but frankly, how would they know for sure?” wrote cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley on Thursday. The story was first reported by independent journalist Brian Krebs who talked to an anonymous security professional at Facebook who said employees built applications that logged password data but failed to properly encrypt them. Facebook said it will notify users potentially affected by the security oversight. “We have fixed these issues and as a precaution we will be notifying everyone whose passwords we have found were stored in this way,” Facebook said. “We estimate that we will notify hundreds of millions of Facebook Lite users, tens of millions of other Facebook users, and tens of thousands of Instagram users.” While it remains unclear if the oversight has directly affected any of the 2.2 billion worldwide users of the social media platform, it marks yet another setback for the company. Last week, The New York Times reported federal prosecutors are scrutinizing several large deals Facebook made with other technology companies as part of a criminal investigation into the company’s data privacy practices. Also this month, Facebook came under fire for another security blunder: Making phone numbers, which are often used in two-factor authentication processes, visible and allowing people to search for friends via phone numbers. Facebook has attempted to distance itself from security oversights in recent weeks while charting a course away from a business model that requires it to use the data gathered about its users in targeted advertising and other consumer-related enterprises. Last week, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new “privacy-focused vision” for the company that prizes private communication through its applications over public sharing. “There is nothing more important to us than protecting people’s information, and we will continue making improvements as part of our ongoing security efforts at Facebook,” the company said on Thursday. But critics of the company’s ability to guard user data remain unimpressed. “They keep letting you down, and you’re not learning the lesson,” Cluley said, urging readers to delete their accounts.
  11. Arrested Huawei CFO was carrying iPhone, iPad, MacBook Does she not know that her company’s laptop is exceptional? it’s a huge indictment that Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou — who’s currently under house arrest in Canada while she fights extradition to the US — happened to be carrying a 12-inch MacBook, an iPhone 7 Plus, and an iPad Pro when she was taken into custody. Huawei Technologies, the Chinese behemoth with a growing portfolio of technologies and products, apparently doesn’t have any that appeal to the founder’s daughter — who also happens to be Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer. Meng Wanzhou hit the headlines when she was picked up by Canadian police in Vancouver in December on allegations of breaching US sanctions against Iran. The sensational arrest put the stock market into a dive and has resulted in China arresting two Canadians, presumably in retaliation. The Canadian police might have been a bit surprised when they seized Meng’s things, because despite being a high-flying Huawei executive her tech company of choice appears to be Apple. Meng had been passing through Vancouver Airport with an iPhone 7 Plus, a MacBook Air, and an iPad Pro, according to a report from Bloomberg, which had found the detail in court filings. (This appears to put Meng squarely in the camp that believes an iPad Pro cannot replace a laptop.) In fairness, there was one Huawei device among her possessions: the latest P20 mobile phone with the Porsche design. Huawei has been particularly strict with staff who use non-Huawei products, most recently demoting two staff responsible for a Happy New Year tweet that was sent from an iPhone. It’s unlikely the founder’s daughter will face similar punishment, as she has quite a bit on her plate already. Huawei has seen growing market share in China as Apple stumbles, with some predicting it could get worse if Apple faces retaliation over Meng’s arrest. Even without that factor, China is proving to be a highly competitive market that may require a unique approach. As the trade war between the US and China continues, there are already rumblings of companies in China strongly encouraging their staff to stop using iPhones. The headwinds for Apple are only going to get worse, at least least until the two sides are able to hammer out an agreement that takes some of the pressure off US companies.
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    The sign said...

    The sign said... Sign over a Gynaecologist's Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix." In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels! At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you’ve come to the right place." On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed." On another Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber." At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee: "Invite us to your next blow-out" On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts...” In a Non-smoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action." On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push." At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment." Outside a Car Exhaust Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming." On a Fence: "Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!" In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!" At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted." In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up." In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait..." At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank Heaven for little grills." In a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town to take a leak." On a Church's Bill board: "7 days without God makes one weak" Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises." Sign on a home owner’s gate. The words, "Beware of Dog" had been crossed out and beneath it was written: "Forget the Dog. He Doesn't Know how to Load the Owner's Gun!" Sign at the counter in a chip shop: "In God we trust all others pay cash"
  13. What do you call a midget psychic who just escaped from prison.......A small medium at large.
  14. What is a mummy's favourite type of music……Wrap!
  15. Two fat blokes sitting around a table in a bar... One says to the other; "You're round."…….The other replies; "So are you, you fat git...."
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    Report Cards

    Report Cards These are comments made on students’ report cards by teachers in the New York City public school system. All teachers were reprimanded. 1. Since my last report, your child has reached rock bottom and has started to dig. 2. I would not allow this student to breed. 3. Your child has delusions of adequacy. 4. Your son is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. 5. Your son sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. 6. The student has a ‘full six-pack’ but lacks the plastic thing to hold it all together. 7. This child has been working with glue too much. 8. When your daughter’s IQ reaches 50, she should sell. 9. The gates are down, the lights are flashing, but the train isn’t coming. 10. If this student were any more stupid, he’d have to be watered twice a week. 11. It’s impossible to believe the sperm that created this child beat out 1,000,000 others. 12. The wheel is turning but the hamster is definitely dead. These are actual comments made by 16 Police Officers. The comments were taken off actual police car videos around the country: 16 ‘You know, stop lights don’t come any redder than the one you just went through.’ 15 ‘Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll stretch after you wear them a while.’ 14 ‘If you take your hands off the car, I’ll make your birth certificate a worthless document.’ 13 ‘If you run, you’ll only go to jail tired.’ 12 ‘Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second? Because that’s the speed of the bullet that’ll be chasing you.’ 11 ‘You don’t know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?’ 10 ‘Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don’t think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I’m the shift supervisor?’ 9 ‘Warning! You want a warning? O.K, I’m warning you not to do that again or I’ll give you another ticket. ‘ 8 ‘the answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?’ 7 ‘Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop.’ 6 ‘Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven.’ 5 ‘In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC.’ 4 ‘How big were those ‘two beers’ you say you had?’ 3 ‘No sir, we don’t have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we’re allowed to write as many tickets as we can.’ 2 ‘I’m glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail.’ AND THE WINNER IS…. 1 ‘You didn’t think we give pretty women tickets? You’re right, we don’t. Sign here...
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