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Saturday, August 18, 2012
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Data-destroying malware found targeting energy companies
Shamoon doesn't steal data but wipes important files and kills PCs
Security researchers have uncovered malware targeting companies in the energy sector - but instead of stealing sensitive information, it looks to disable infected PCs.
The malware was spotted by Symantec, who have dubbed it Disttrack or Shamoon. It has targeted at least one company in the energy sector and works by corrupting important files on an infected machine and then overwriting the MBR (Master Boot Record), which can render a PC unusable.
According to McAfee, the data is lost permanently and the machine is not recoverable.
No further information has been given on who the target was or how destructive the malware has been.
Earlier this week it was reported by Bloomberg that Saudi oil company Aramco was recovering after its computers were infected with a virus. It is not clear if the two are related however. What is clear though is that companies in the Middle East are increasingly the target of cyber attacks from the likes of Israel and the US. Flame, Stuxnet, Duqu and more have all been spotted causing havoc across the Middle East.
Shamoon contains three modules, according to Symantec. The first of these is called Dropper, which is the source of the infection and installs the other modules of infected PCs. The second is called Wiper, which destroys the data and the PC and finally Reporter, which sends details of its activity back to base.
The second of these modules, Wiper, brings to mind the malware of the same name that targeted Iranian facilities earlier this year. It was found to be deleting sensitive information regarding Iran nuclear capabilities. It was while researching the original Wiper that Kaspersky Lab found Flame, described as the most sophisticated malware ever created.
However Kaspersky researchers have claimed that this new Wiper is unrelated to the original. "It is more likely that this is a copycat, the work of a script kiddies inspired by the story," the company said.
Symantec added that, "threats with such destructive payloads are unusual and are not typical of targeted attacks."
Source: http://networking.cbronline.com/news/data-destroying-malware-found-targeting-energy-companies-170812
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Friday?s high school football live updates
The season has kicked off. Check back for live game updates throughout the night.
?? (At) Conway 42, Georgetown 25 (FINAL)| Mykal Moody connects with Bryan Edwards from 32 yards out for a Tigers score. Georgetown gets on board when Caleb Hughes connected with AJ Walker for a 42-yard TD. Malcolm Green returns kickoff 91 yards as Conway put another score on the board. Jaquail Crosland pushes Tigers? lead to 15 with 15-yard TD run. Moody hits Green on a 3-yard TD pass as the Tigers start to pull away. Moody hits Green again for a score, this time for 9 yards out. Moody leaves the game, replaced by Sophomore Ethan Smith. Jaquail Crosland?s second TD run of the game puts the Tigers up by 30.
?? Socastee 49 (at) Carolina Forest 40 (FINAL) | Braves? Delano Martin scored on a 37-yard run, while the Panthers? Will Brunson connected with Harold Atkinson on a 29-yard scoring pass. Atkinson scores for the Panthers with a 2-yard touchdown run. Austin Stanley 1-yard run for Socastee. Delano Martin gets the flip from Erick Mortel to lift Socastee to 21. T.J. Lazaroff breaks a 61 yard run to put the Braves up 35-12. Harold Atkinson runs it in for 1 yard, and Will Brunson hits Ryan Yurachek for the 2 point conversion.
?? (At) Loris 9, St. James 8 (FINAL)| Mickels Soles connects with Shammond Jackson from 27 yards out as Lions take lead. Loris pushes lead to nine with a 28-yard field goal from Orlin Mejia. Josh Roper completes a 31 yard pass to Brooks Hurston, conerting for 2.
?? North Myrtle Beach 50, (at) Waccamaw 14 (FINAL) | Delonzo Williams has two touchdown runs and Kendrick Furness also scored on the ground as the Chiefs went up 20-0 just before halftime. Jalen Simmons scored on a 6-yard run to get the Warriors on the board with 8 seconds left in the half.
?? (At) Lake View 49, Aynor 38 (FINAL) |
?? Green Sea Floyds 24, (at) West Columbus (N.C.) 6 (FINAL) |
Source: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2012/08/17/3005716/fridays-high-school-football-live.html
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Brit Writers spoke to Rebbecca Hemmings, Creative Director at The ...
Brit Writers spoke to Rebbecca Hemmings, Creative Director at The Word Academy?
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What is The Word Academy?
It is simple: The Word Academy is all about allowing young people the freedom to write creatively. We want our future generations to value their natural abilities and fully utilise their creative genius. Our primary aim is to improve literacy skills and build the confidence of our children.
I have worked with young people for years as a creative educator. Their ideas for stories, poems, plays, personal accounts etc? never cease to amaze me. They are not afraid to enjoy their thoughts and let their minds take them to weird and wonderful places. They do not question convention as us adults tend to, they confidently let their intuition guide them, they play with ideas; allow their thoughts to take over and create magnificently, exciting masterpieces!
At The Word Academy we believe that every single child has the potential to become an amazing creative writer. Some may have more technical skills than others but then that is our job to teach and guide them so that the practicalities do not become a barrier to expressing oneself through the power of words.
In addition, call it self-indulgent but we are also honing and nurturing the raw talent of our young writers so that one day they become respected published writers.
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As Creative Director, what drives your passion for the written word?
All of the above and more! I have always loved to read and write. As a child I was very shy around most adults, even my school teachers. I found it very difficult to express my thoughts vocally. I would often get very angry with myself for not saying what I was thinking. There were many times I felt very left out and alone.
However, through the written word I found my place in the world where I could shout as loud as I wanted, be whomever I desired, do anything I dreamed up and no one else needed to know about it. Plus I had friends in this private world. They were in the stories I read. ?They provided me with comfort, advice, lessons and hours and hours of entertainment. I honestly cannot fully express how thrilling that discovery was as an inward thinking child. Just reminiscing about that discovery awakens my inner child and I feel that elation all over again.
Words have the power to:? drastically change our emotions, thoughts, intellect, behaviour, opinions, confidence levels, life purpose and much more. Words have: created conflict, started wars, demotivated and ruined lives? but they have also spurred on nations, improved cultures, minimised oppression, brought peace, inspired and taught fundamental lessons. It is the power of words that drive my passion. For when we know how to administer language in the best possible way, we are powerful beyond our wildest dreams.
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3. Tell us about your experience in Creative Writing?
Gladly! After studying my honours degree in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy at Coventry University in 1998, I was focused on becoming an education practitioner in the community. I knew the arts had the power to improve lives and I wanted to be a part of that. My focus was on theatre and literacy. I went on to train as a Further Education lecturer and taught Literacy and Theatre. Whilst I loved teaching, I was not passionate about the amount of administration, marking and planning that came with it. Therefore, I went on to work for theatre companies delivering drama, dance and creative writing workshops to young people. When the work began to dry up, I set up my own theatre company and this is where my creative writing flourished. I wrote several plays and a few musicals which were funded and produced. I loved that people came to see my words being bought to life on stage.
Perhaps one of the highlights of my educational career has been working for the Royal Shakespeare Company for three years as an Education Associate Practitioner. I had always been afraid of Shakespeare?s plays as I could not understand the words. However, the training I received at the RSC was world class!? It helped me to develop a love and a real appreciation of his work. I was then able to pass on the enthusiasm and knowledge I had gained, not only to pupils but also teachers in creative writing/theatre workshops and teachers training days.
I was particularly pleased when I was appointed Director of Radio Drama at an African Caribbean community radio station in Birmingham, New Style Radio. Creative license was given to me to do as I pleased. I took advantage of this and got people in the community to share their stories, write and act in radio plays, listen to and read old traditional Caribbean stories and so much more. My shows became very popular, as at the time, no one else (to my knowledge) was producing these types of shows on radio.
Now, I really go on about all the other creative writing projects I have been involved in but there I must leave it, for fear of over-staying my welcome on this blog. Nevertheless, if you ever see me in my favourite place (a coffee shop) and you have idle time, I will be more than happy to fill in the gaps.
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What projects does the Word Academy have coming up?
As a new organisation we have to make sure that we work with creative educators who understand and believe in our ethos and are aptly skilled in their practice. Therefore, one of the projects we will be running in the autumn is a series of training sessions for creative practitioners. We will be working with not just writers but photographers, theatre practitioners, storytellers, dancers and more; challenging them to find innovative and effective methods of teaching creative writing. If you are an artist and are interested in working with us, get in touch.
Another forthcoming project is our creative writing program for former ESOL (English as a Second Language) students. They will work with a literacy educator to use creative writing as a way of improving their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for everyday use. It will be a fun, yet challenging project from which we are confident the participants will gain from immensely.
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Final words?
This is a very exciting time for all of us at The Word Academy and Brit Writers. We are growing and expanding and bringing writer?s dreams to fruition. I urge people to support this movement. The Brit Writers are supporting unpublished writers in a way that is shaking up the publishing industry. Help by encouraging unpublished writers, schools, arts organisations, community groups, business? etc? to get involved with us. There are a plethora of ways in which we can all work together to improve our young and mature writers to improve their future prospects and inspire others. Don?t think about it, just do it!
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Thank you Rebbecca.
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Source: http://www.britwriters.com/news/rebbecca-hummings-the-word-academy.html
Life lessons for dogs and pet parents | Shelburne News
Leash pulling, potty training issues, pet anxiety ? these are just a few everyday challenges that trouble many pet parents. In fact, according to the American Humane Association, behavioral problems are in the list of top reasons dogs are put in shelters.
Dogs are always learning, whether you are intentionally teaching them or not. Teaching pets rules and using proper training techniques will prevent them from making up their own house rules and creating frustrating situations.
In order to help pets learn appropriate behavior, pet parents need to take an active role in canine education. Some of that learning can be accomplished at home, but many pet parents have found working with a professional dog trainer is much more effective for both them and their dogs.
?The goal of a good training program is to teach pet parents how to communicate effectively with their dogs,? said Debbie McKnight, training expert with PetSmart. ?Positive, consistent communication helps create better relationships between dogs and their pet parents.?
McKnight says that professional training is not an alternative to training your dog at home, but rather it complements it. ?Pet training works a lot like education for children,? she said. ?A teacher provides her students with basic knowledge and then the student does homework to further learn the materials.?
While a number of different training methods are available, McKnight says that PetSmart?s six-week training classes are based on the effective principles of operant conditioning, which concentrate on positive reinforcement.?In the simplest terms, positive reinforcement means rewarding the dog for doing the behaviors you want in order to get him to do those behaviors more often.??Not only is it the most effective way to train, but positive reinforcement is also the most humane and fun for both you and your pet.?
When you begin a training program, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers recommends that you:
Have your dog wear the type of collar and leash specified by the trainer.
Use high-quality training treats.
Wear comfortable, flat, close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes allowing you to move easily.
Make sure your pet relieves itself before class so they won?t need to go during the training session.
Forgo feeding or only feed a very light meal before training so the dog will desire the treats.
?Proper pet training is key to your dog becoming a socially well-adjusted family member,? said McKnight. ?Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, you and your pet can both learn some new tricks that will ensure a happy, healthy relationship.?
To learn more about training programs, and to find a program near you, visit www.petsmart.com/training.
Source: http://shelburnenews.com/?p=2308
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Eating walnuts daily can give sperm an extra boost
A couple of handfuls of walnuts a day can make a man?s sperm stronger, faster and prettier, researchers said on Thursday -- and it?s possible the nuts could provide a natural solution for some men with fertility problems.
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036697/vp/48695057#48695057
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Police: More than 30 killed in S. Africa shooting
JOHANNESBURG (AP) ? South Africa's police ministry says more than 30 people were killed when its officers opened fire on striking workers at a Lonmin PLC mine.
Police ministry spokesman Zweli Mnisi gave the figure Friday after Thursday's shooting in Marikana, just northwest of Johannesburg.
Mnisi said the country's police minister planned to address journalists later Friday. He said an investigation into the shooting has begun.
The protest and ensuing violence at the platinum mine, which began a week ago, has killed at least 10 people there, including two police officers. It's also drastically affected production at the mine.
Associated Press