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Archive for February, 2007
Microsoft: Woes Continues on Security System
21916 days
by Rabin
Was just passing through the sites i found this news regarding Microsoft’s plan to fight against vulnerabilities. Experts have been involved in discussions over Microsoft’s (MS) new system Window’s Vista which have motto of “Wow” but it seems, we really need to say WOW. Wondered why, MS delayed it’s product by almost 3 years stating it needs to work on security to make it most protected system ever, but ops! it seems there have been many loopholes. Worked so hard and still problems? Who don’t say “Wow! Still problem? Great Job Hacker.” Reports have been that many crackers have already cracked it’s strong holds. On February 1, 2007 MicroSoft admitted it had loopholes.It admitted that speech recognition features in
To add more pain, now there have been other problems for Windows XP/2000 users also. See the news below taken from BBC.
Windows users are being urged to install Microsoft’s February security update which contains 12 patches for 20 vulnerabilities. The bumper package includes fixes for loopholes that malicious hackers are known to be already exploiting.
Another vulnerability is in the program Microsoft designed to spot viruses and spyware that has infected PCs. Half of the patches in the update have been rated as critical; criminals exploiting these could take over a PC.
Hijack trick
The fixes were issued as part of Microsoft’s regular monthly security update that falls on the second Tuesday of every month. Loopholes in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Microsoft’s Malware Protection Engine are closed by the updates in the patch. Versions of these programs used on Windows 2000 and XP could have these loopholes.
Users worried that they are at risk are being encouraged to check information about which programs are vulnerable via Microsoft’s security site. Some of the loopholes, particularly those in Word, have been actively exploited by malicious hackers for several weeks.
Many Windows XP owners are likely to get the patches automatically, but any user can download the patches from the Windows Update site. The “critical” rating usually means that a cyber criminal exploiting such a vulnerability could take over a PC via a booby-trapped webpage or by tricking a user into opening an attachment on an e-mail. None of the patches affected
Source: BBC NEWS
HamroLyrics – Home for Nepali Lyrics
01920 days
by Rabin
in Uncategorized
Younnovation strongly recommends the site Hamro Lyrics for any Nepali Song’s lyrics. Go there and Enjoy Nepali Music and lyrics,.
Snow in Kathmandu after 62 Years
21920 days
by Rabin
in Uncategorized
It was a beautiful experience. It was raining heavily and suddenly there were something with rain like bird’s fur. First thought it was hailstorm but they are not so soft. It took few more minutes to realize Man! it’s snow. People were shouting and going mad
The temperature hovered at 7 degrees all day Wednesday, but this wasn’t cold enough for the snow to accumulate in the Valley. However, the hills surrounding
Valentine’s Day: Few Suggestions
01921 days
by Rabin
in Uncategorized
Today's 14th February, Valentine's Day i.e. a day for love and celebrations. How this day started could be another topic to discuss or write about. Today is the day for followers of cupid. You are not being able to express your love? Do it today.
But today weather is causing problem for many lovers. Kathmandu is seeing rainfall since last night and still going very hard. So many couples are may be not being able to meet or stay together and roam the city.
On the other hand this chilling temperature may also being fruitful for some lovers who wishes to remain in closet having fun together (Not that what you might be thinking reading this line).
And planning to give some gifts to your loved ones? We suggest you to keep in mind following things before you decide and buy something.
· Create your own Valentine's Day card. Compose a poem or an expression of love that expresses your personality.
· Create a " recollection collection" scrapbook filled with favorite photographs, love letters, keepsakes from special occasions, and cherished mementos.
· Make a CD of your favorite songs as a couple including love songs that you both enjoy listening to. Buy some romantic CDs, classic videos or DVDs and wrap them all together with red ribbon.
· Jewellery is always a favorite. For the woman in your life, buy a heart-shaped locket and put a picture of yourself in it. Personalize the locket with your loved one’s initials so she’ll have something to wear that’s hers alone. Package it in a heart-shaped box or tied to fresh flowers. For your man, a good choice is the classic sterling silver ID bracelet or cuff links with his name or initials custom-engraved.
· Give silk or glass flowers, which will last forever. If your beloved has a green thumb, give a flowering plant to put in the garden to enjoy year after year.
· Prepare your loved one’s favorite dinner and serve it on a romantically set table and dine by candlelight on Valentine’s Day. For the sweetheart with a sweet tooth, make a decadent dessert such as a chocolate fondue with melted chocolate mixed with a touch of heavy cream, and serve it with fruit or cookies.
· Give the man in your life a personalized gift for his favorite hobby such as personalized golf or tennis balls that say, “I love you,” “You’re a hit!” or “Be mine,” or a monogrammed humidor for cigars.
· The gift of togetherness is precious, given today’s busy lifestyles. Plan a romantic, surprise travel getaway. Take lessons together to share in each other’s interests like dancing, cooking or sailing. Hire a personal trainer to inspire you to exercise together, or visit a spa together. Spend a night out at the theater and have dinner at a quiet and romantic candlelit restaurant.
And if you are planning to propose, these could be good ideas.
1. Prepare ahead of time and make sure your intended will be available for your surprise.
2. Use the media… Your local radio, TV or newspaper may be looking for a romantic proposal idea to feature for Valentine's Day.
3. There may be millions of couples getting engaged on Valentine's Day, but you are special and when you propose, it should be a reflection of who you are as a couple.
4. Fortune cookies have come to be a popular place to hide a surprise ring. Steaming them open lets you put the ring inside with a piece of paper that says, "Will you be my valentine?"
5. If you are a couple who likes simple things – keep your proposal simple. A quiet get away, snuggling in front of a warm fire… You on one knee telling her how much she means to you and that you want her to be in your life forever… now, that's romantic!
6. The bottom line is that proposing doesn't have to be elaborate to be romantic. As long as you find a way to tell her what she means to you and that you love her enough to ask her to be yours
Above all, we Younnovaters would like to wish you all Happy Valentine's Day.
Load-Shedding Dilemma: Nepal sees Increase in Power Cuts
11921 days
by Rabin
in Uncategorized
Bad news folks, we gonna have power cuts of up to 7 hours starting from today. In valley there will be seven hours of power cut for four days and six hours of cut for two days every week. That brings to 40 hours of load-shedding per week. Every household will have one load-shedding holiday per week that means no load-shedding for a day. At least there's something to cheer about.
In areas west of Lamahi, the existing power cut schedule of three hours daily will continue, while in Lahan and areas east of it, there will be 24 hours of power cut per week. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said though 80 megawatts of power is being imported from India but will be used only in areas west of Lamahi and east of Lahan because of technical reasons, making it possible for NEA to enforce power cuts of lesser durations in those areas.
In the four days per week when households face seven hours of power cuts, there will be three hours of power cuts either in the morning or afternoon and four hours at night. Meanwhile, in the two days per week when consumers face six hours of power cuts, three hours of cuts will be enforced in the morning or afternoon and three hours at night.
A major chunk of load-shedding hours will be enforced at night, stretching upto midnight. This schedule is expected to last till mid-March. If consumers shift load again, there might be increase in power cuts by one to two hours daily thereafter.
Nepal's power production is largely based on running river projects. So during winter season when water level decreases, so does the power production. Nepal needs around 640 MW of power but have production only up to 540 MW in rainy season. In winter season it decreases drastically forcing NEA to enforce load-shedding. Another irony is during rainy season also, huge amount of power goes wasted. There might be day when load-shedding will overpower the power supply.
Facing Problem with Power Cuts, why not sharing with world? Come share, what kind of problems you are facing and let everybody know.
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