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Wait for Microsoft WMF patch, no thanks!
Posted by George Ou @ 3:12 am

By now, you've probably heard of the unofficial WMF Vulnerability patch by programming genius Ilfak Guilfanov. Some experts say install it now! Others say you better wait till next week for the official patch from Microsoft. Since I've spent a good part of New Years day weekend researching and testing this bug, I would tell you that this vulnerability is so dangerous that you better install the unofficial patch now and then uninstall it when the official Microsoft patch is hopefully released next week.

The highly respected SANS.org has fully vetted the patch and they're so impressed that they've even started hosting copies of the patch on their own website. For your convenience, Guilfanov created an EXE version of the patch which you can find here. For the corporate types that want to install this across the enterprise through Active Directory, they can push out the MSI version repackaged by Evan Anderson of Wellbury Information Services, L.L.C.

If you're wondering why this is such a high priority patch, it's because existing workarounds are weak at best and the exploit is extremely dangerous. There are those who say this isn't anymore dangerous than an Internet worm but worms can't infect you through firewall perimeters. Even Antivirus and Intrusion Detection Systems are having a hard time with the WMF exploits since a group released proof-of-concept code that automatically generates randomized headers and fragmented packets to defeat nearly every AV and IDS signature. With the WMF exploit, you just need to look at an infected image file while surfing the web or checking your email and you're instantly infected with nasty spyware or rootkit. Since there are no official patches available, there was little you could do to protect yourself until now.

Hardware-enforced DEP seems to work pretty well only if you have a more recent CPU that supports AMD NX or Intel XD technology. NX and XD technology enforces Windows DEP (Data Execution Prevention) in hardware but you most likely have to change the default DEP settings and apply DEP to "all programs and services on your computer". Microsoft's official workaround of un-registering a specific DLL file not only breaks a ton of useful functionality like the ability to view image thumbnails, but it doesn't even protect you from MS Paint or Lotus Notes. Guilfanov's patch doesn't seem to break anything and it protects you much better than Microsoft's official workaround.

Microsoft's official negative stance on the unofficial patch is understandable since Microsoft can't take responsibility for a 3rd party patch which they haven't tested and they're busy cranking out the official patch. But this vulnerability is so serious that I personally just can't wait till next week for the official patch. For now, Guilfanov is a big life saver and I'll keep his patch installed until the official Microsoft patch hopefully comes out next week.

This story I had to share with everyone I just read it as it was published literally 20min ago. It blew me away how parents can be so irresponsible. Let me know what you think?

Calif. Husband, Wife Leave Sons Home Alone
By JULIANA BARBASSA, Associated Press Writer

MANTECA, Calif. - A husband and wife who found a dog sitter for their new puppies, but left their 9-year-old son home to care for his younger autistic brother while they celebrated the new year in Las Vegas, were arrested Wednesday, police said.

Jacob Calero, 39, and his wife, Michelle De La Vega, 32, left Calero's sons — Joshua and Jason, 5 — at their San Ramon home early Friday while the newlyweds headed out of town for a five-day trip, police said.
The children's mother, Cristina Calero, died of breast cancer in 2003 and Jacob Calero married De La Vega last year.
Joshua, interviewed Wednesday at his maternal grandmother's apartment in Manteca, said his dad and stepmother got each other puppies for Christmas, and went so far as to bring the pug and the poodle-Maltese mix to De La Vega's mother before leaving town.
"I thought they loved them more than us," the boy said.
The grandmother, Libbey Holden, said she called police after she suspected the couple had left the children behind.
"I had big concerns," Holden said Wednesday, sitting in her apartment filled with family pictures, including smiling portraits of her late daughter. "These kids are helpless."
Police said they found the children asleep in their beds Saturday night, a day after being left alone. A gas fireplace was turned on, but they found nothing out of the ordinary.
"It appears that the food and the environment were set up for them to be alone," San Ramon Police Sgt. Brian Kalinowski said.
The older boy said he was instructed to not answer the front door, so officers had to use a ladder to enter the home through an unlocked sliding glass door on a second-floor balcony.
Neighbors went to the house Saturday after hearing the younger boy screaming "Help me! Help me!" in the family's garage, Kalinowski said. Finding no one home, they took him to their house and left a note behind. When Joshua returned after about an hour, he took his brother home.
Arresting the husband and wife on suspicion of two felony counts each of child endangerment was a "no-brainer," Kalinowski said. They were each being held at the Martinez jail in lieu of $200,000 bail.
Joshua, who said he was glad his father was arrested, explained that he and his brother ate cereal for breakfast and cooked frozen dinners in the microwave for other meals. He said his dad and stepmother left while they were asleep. They had asked him to watch his younger brother, but didn't tell him where they were staying, he said.
"They shouldn't leave us alone," Joshua said, sitting in the living room of his grandmother's apartment. "I didn't know who I could call in an emergency. Even if I called my father, he's far away, so there wouldn't be much he could do."
Holden said she tried calling Calero, but couldn't reach him. Worried, she consulted friends, and finally decided to call authorities.
Officers began calling Calero's cell phone Saturday, but he didn't call back until Tuesday.
"It seems to me that, as a parent, you would take a plane, train or automobile to come back to your kids as soon as possible," Kalinowski said. "We get the sense that they felt no urgency for them to return home."
They flew from Las Vegas early Wednesday and were arrested at Oakland International Airport about 11 a.m. Both have requested lawyers and have refused to talk to police, Kalinowski said. Felony child endangerment carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison.
Joshua said it wasn't the first time he and his brother were left home alone. Last fall, his dad and stepmother kept him out of school for a week so he could baby sit his brother while they went away.
Calero is a plumber and De La Vega works in a dental office, police said.
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Associated Press Writers Kim Curtis in San Francisco and Michael Liedtke in San Ramon contributed to this report.

Great-grandmother Returns To Oklahoma After Serving In Iraq, Afghanistan

LAWTON, Okla. (AP) -- A 72-year-old great-grandmother is back with her family in Lawton after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.Lena Haddix supervised international workers at a Post Exchange -- or PX -- in Baghdad. She's been a long-time supervisor of the PX at Fort Sill.She says she talked to so many soldiers that were going to Iraq while at her job at Fort Sill that she decided to go herself.During her stint overseas, Haddix donned combat boots, a 10-pound helmet and a 40-pound flak jacket.While in Baghdad, Haddix survived a rocket attack that killed three soldiers in front of the PX.

Source: Associated Press

Now tell me folks if this woman is not brave. We should be proud of all those that have gone over no matter what their jobs were or are. Let's face it no matter what your job is when you go overseas it is vital to the establishment of the military and each person doing their job.

Let me hear some of your brave stories of people you know that have gone over or are still over there fighting this War. I will post them and make them into one huge story for all to see.

So let's hear it!

Of Course All Canadians Know Each Other

A Canadian Never Forgets A Face

Canadians greet each other with a handshake every time they meet.DOWNTOWN CANADA (thetoque.com)-- The boom-town country of Canada, stretching 9306 kilometres long, 4634 km wide, and a few kilometers deep, is home to 34 million people. And with the exception of a few landed immigrants, a couple dozen refugees, and a handful of not-so-permanent residents, they all know each other.

This boastful claim of memory retention isn't due to the fact that Canadians are naturally nosy people. While that is partially true, the consistently harsh Northern climate has created certain social necessities. It means that during the next raging blizzard, you might need to ask for an ice-saw or sled dog, and it's easier to borrow from friends than strangers. And when your snowmobile needs a jumpstart, it's comforting to know that the next person who sees you on the side of the snow-covered highway is an acquaintance.

Did you know that because of this Darwinian need for self-preservation, over the centuries Canadians have developed the inherent ability to remember everyone they've ever met? Whether it’s an introduction at a moose barbecue in Moose Jaw, a beaver roast in Bella Coola, or a caribou cookout in Cape Breton, Canadians will always remember a name, a face, and sometimes even an address if it doesn't have too many nines in it.

And when there are no formal introductions, names of family, friends, and acquaintances are passed down by Canadian wisewomen during informal evening ceremonies. Once committed to memory, a Canadian always knows that there is another brother or sister that they can count on to help them in a time of need.

Whether you need a flat tire repaired, a ride home from the pub, or a spare goalie in a beer league hockey match, strong traditions allow Canadians to develop closer bonds than the people from Greece, Lithuania, Upper Volta, Lower Volta, or any Volta in between.

This amazing gift for recollection most notably emerges when traveling Canadians visit foreign countries, like the United States of America. When an American meets another Canuck (what a coincidence that would be!) it only makes sense for the Yank to ask if they know the other Canadian they met two years ago on a golf course in Palm Springs. (note: Many Americans have met Canadians in person, know someone else who has, or at least read about them from the storybooks.)

You'd be forgiven if you thought it to be a mathematical impossibility to identify, let alone remember, one person in 34 million, but yes, Canadians do really know everyone in their own country!

"Why, of course I know Pete from Edmonton," a Canadian would respond when asked by a complete American stranger in Florida. "We’re good friends; we stay in touch. I met him on Polar Hunt Day back in 1995. Say, do you know any other Canadians? How about Rick from Toronto? Or Wayne from Hamilton? Oh, what about Dave in Vancouver--We went to school together!"

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Another year has come and gone and now its time for all those ppl that are unhappy with parts of their lives or image to make a resolution on what they will change (and fail at) in the new year. I personally want to loose weight but I have been putting it off this is just a way for me now to say....holly crap a deadline is here lmfao.
So starting now I swore off all good food, not saying that healthy food isn't good but let's face it, it just doesn't do junk food justice. All those yummy baked goods and chocolate bars, lets not forget the delicious soft drinks that are loaded with sugar's and calories.
Well if anyone has any delicious recipe's that I can try that are low in fat and calories that my husband wont divorce me over (jk) let me know, place it in the comments section and you know I will be looking for more.

Before and After!

Ok so there you have it all those months of preparing for Christmas and in one clean sweep it's over with. Go figure. Ahh well the kids had a great time opening their gifts and they got spoiled this year as we are doing much better and can afford the finer things in life.

I wanted to say so much more but as you can see it is 2am and I should be sleeping. In fact it's a miracle I am not passed out in bed like my husband but I believe I am now over-tired and can't sleep no matter how hard I try therefore am on here to keep my mind something to do so I can maybe at some point between now and 8am fall asleep.

Well I will write more in a couple days as my husband is leaving for a while with his job, and I wont have anything better to do then come on here and vent, cry, and share my moments alone with everyone who reads this or just talk to myself and know at least one person is listening (me).

Gnite and talk to you after my husband leaves on Tuesday (yes, this Tuesday before New Years. Don't remind me!)

Love to all and a belated Merry Xmas and an early Happy New Years!

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Ciao, Kat

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What Tarot Card are You?

Which Tarot Card Are You?

You are the Justice card. Justice preserves the harmony of the world. Working with opposite forces, Justice does not seek to criticize or condemn but rather to accept. The idea behind the card justice is that opposite forces are complementary; you could not have good without evil or light without darkness. Justice's position is to make sure that if a thing is out of balance, the weight of its energy is realigned with its opposite force. This card is also a card of humour, for it is in pointing out contrary positions that humour is often found. The attitude that is found in the humourous person, being able to shift perspective and flow with an instinct, is important in the maintenance of good balance. Image from The Blue Moon Tarot Deck. http://www.themysticeye.com/pics/bluemoon.htm
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The Best Video from SNL in a LONG ASS TIME!!!

http://www.youtube.com/?v=UVwQ9rzsOz8

Ya'll go check this out I have to say this is the funniest music rap video SNL has made in a very long time. Let me know what you think.

Ciao

How Do Men See You?

Men See You As Choosy

Men notice you light years before you notice them You take a selective approach to dating, and you can afford to be picky You aren't looking for a quick flirt - but a memorable encounter It may take men a while to ask you out, but it's worth the wait

How Do Men See You?

What Do Guys Like About You?

Guys Like That You're Sensitive

And not in that "cry at a drop of a hat" sort of way You just get most guys - even if you're not trying to Guys find it is easy to confide in you and tell you their secrets No wonder you tend to get close quickly in relationships!

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Who Were You in a Past Life?

In a Past Life...

You Were: An Evil Poet. Where You Lived: South Africa. How You Died: Dysentery.

Who Were You In a Past Life?

What Kind of a Kisser are You?

You're a Romantic Kisser

For you, kissing is all about feeling the romance You love to kiss under the stars or by the sea The perfect kiss involves the perfect mood It's pretty common for kisses to sweep you off your feet

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Naughty or Nice?

You Were Nice This Year!

You're an uber-perfect person who is on the top of Santa's list. You probably didn't even *think* any naughty thoughts this year. Unless you're a Mormon, you've probably been a little too good. Is that extra candy cane worth being a sweetheart for 365 days straight?

Were You Naughty or Nice This Year?

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Your Porn Star Name Is...

Albino Kitty

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Wedding Anniversary

Well today is our 3yr Anniversary and here I am eating my roast and potato dinner alone because my husband is working late and he will be too tired to go anywhere or do anything. *sigh* the life of a Oilfield workers wife.

Well let me share with you of how we met.

It was over yahoo chat room actually, yes love can happen online. Well we met and I guess he had been trying to get my attention for a long time by saying "hi" to me everytime I walked into a room. I guess I just thought he was a little odd as I had no clue who this person was that continued to say hello to me over and over again lol. Well finally there was one night when I must have been awefully bored and he asked me to check the lighting on his webcam. Silly me was feeling generous and felt like doing a good deed so I agreed. His lighting was all screwed up lol I still remember thinking, wow who is this guy. He had a goattee at the time and he was handsome as can be.

We started talking and talking and this went on for weeks. We hung out all the time we both barely slept at first as we wanted to spend every waking moment with each other. He would be online when I got home from work at night and I would stay up with him till he had to work in the morning.

The time came where we wanted to meet and I took the leap and flew to Ohio to meet him for 10 days it was heaven. We never left each others side. Before I got back we had decided that he would fly up to be with me as he wanted to get away from where he was and expand his wings. Well he came up two months after I came back and two months after that we was married.

It was a wonderful small wedding. It was my gf at the time as my bridesmaid, my dad, my mom, and a few ppl seeing it all from online. There was xmas decorations everywhere it was magical. Our reception we had a few more ppl and it was at my parents house, we drank, we laughed we cried it was wonderful.

Now here I sit 3yrs later alone and anxiously awaiting my husband to come home so I can bring him dinner and wish him a happy anniversary.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!!!
Love, Kathrin

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Today my friend and I were listening to a radio program about literature in the coming decades. We were really shocked by that stuff, so we started telling my friend Archibald about it, and he interrupted:

"Oh man!.. That's amazing! I was just learning about the coming decades in class!"

But then when my friend and I got to the part about the literature, Archibald stopped yelling. And the next day, Archibald's cousin told me that the reason Archibald was so freaked out was because he used to write a lot about literature. On weekends Archibald can be quite crazy like that, but he wants what is best for me...

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Christmas and the meaning of it all?

Well the time of year is here again where all the ppl who don't want Christmas to mean something complain and make a big fuss over a holiday that has been around for centuries. Now I just recently heard on the news how one state (yes this was in the US) was no longer able to call their Christmas tree in the middle of the city just that. They now had to refer to it as a Holiday Tree. Are we kidding here....things are getting out of hand. Christmas is not what it used to be when I was a child. I mean when I was a kid we helped with decorations, we got a few presents that ment something and everyone sang and played together. Now its all bout how much you spend on your children, and the true meaning of Christmas is totally forgotten.

I am terribly upset about this as Christmas used to be my favorite time of year and I always wanted my kids to enjoy and love Christmas. But now it's all about novelty items and money. It never mattered how much I got for Christmas what mattered was that it came from the heart.

Now unless kids see the big price tag on something it doenst mean anything to them. Well I say parents around the world stand up and demand your children remember why Christmas is so special. Now I wanna share with you all the story of Christmas:

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about:

His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."

When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."

When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: "'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.'" Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."

After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

--Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 New International Version

So there you have it....perhaps not the same as in all the stories but this is from the New international Version of the Bible so bare with me. The story might be a little different but the facts are the same.

So this is what Christmas used to be...Oh and also I forgot to mention anyone notice the OC made up a new word....Christmukka? I personally am not sure if I approve of that..but let's hope it doesn't catch on and become a permanent thing. Not that I am against Hanukkah or anything but lets not basterize those two words just to make some fanatics happy.

Ciao

Today was busy!

Well today was interesting I had quite the day. First we woke up late and I got my kids up and got them dressed. I actually was able to do Sammy's hair which if you knew my daughter you would realize what an adventure brushing her hair is. She let me brush her hair and braid it for once. I was so excited.
Then I started the breadmaker with a whole wheat loaf, I made jell-o and put it on a flat pan so the kids and I could make jell-o cut outs later on.

Sammy's home therapist came in today to go over some things we had planned and to also find out what assistance I could use at home to work with her some more. That lasted an hour or so. Then I went straight into the kitchen after I laid Jamie down for a nap.

I started making my world famous self created crockpot roast..I made the recipe myself it was so good. I will give you the recipe if you promise not to tell anyone lol.

Ok I take any kind of roast you wanna make...I spice it to taste and lock in the flavor by frying all the sides just enough to brown it.
I open a can of tomato soup, white wine, red wine vinegar and soy sauce..I mix it all together and add some more spices. I cut up an onion into small bits and throw it in as well and mix it all up so you get a nice amount of sauce.
I peel potatos and cut them into quarters. I place the roast in the bottom of the crockpot and put the potatos all around then I pour my mixture on top and turn it on for about 6hrs on high. And voila its done.

My husband swears by it and he's a picky eater its always gotta be tender and with lots of flavor. Try it and let me know what you think.

Also I love my breadmaker its my favorite appliance in the house..I love the smell of fresh bread baking. And the nice thing about it is that I can turn it on and leave it till its done and I have time to spend with my kids and get cleaning done when need be.

So that is what I did today. Enjoy