Found this while browsing through Cnet (Honest!)… And I think this is really funny:
“After years of reminding blokes that ‘our eyes are up here,’ someone’s gone and invented a bra that seems to say “but my breasts are down here,'” wrote the blog’s Star C. Foster.
Only downside in getting this is that its about $500 a piece… I think getting a new iPod would be cheaper and more useful.
Original Post: Scrolling LED bra sends mixed messages
Purchase them: Here
– Suramya
Tools to use that show “ALL” of the the ACL’s permissions that are on these network folders:
I haven’t tried any of these tools yet so I can’t vouch for them. However these were recomended by smart people that post to the Security Basics @SecurityFocus Mailing list so I am sure that they work ;).
Thanks,
Suramya
This is an interesting new biometrics scanner that uses the layout of the veins in the user’s palm to authenticate them. Apparently its more reliable than fingerprints and safer. Couldn’t find any pricing information but I bet they are expensive right now. Hopefully the price will go down a lot so that I can afford to get one to play with.
Synopsis:
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. on Wednesday announced the global launch of its PalmSecure biometric authentication system. The contactless system identifies users by examining the layout of the veins in the palms of their hands.
The PalmSecure device uses a near-infrared beam, similar to that used by television remote controls, to map the layout of veins carrying oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart. According to Joel Hagberg, vice president of marketing and business development for Fujitsu, those vein patterns are unique in every person — even more so than fingerprints or DNA.
Complete Story: For security, Fujitsu talks to the hand – Computerworld
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Suramya
Got the message below as a forwared email. So I sent back a reply with my comments on it. (Yes it was late and I was bored.). My comments are in Italics
Title of Email: Why ARE MEN HAPPIER?
Men Are Just Happier People– What do you expect from such simple Creatures?
> Your last name stays put.
True… You can also keep the same last name, just marry someone with the same last name as you…
> The garage is all yours.
Since your car is usually at the repair shop…
> You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
So can you. I don’t mind.. Honest.. 😀
> You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
So can you. I won’t mind… really. Honest
> Car Mechanics tell you the truth.
So you think…
> You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Ha ha, true.
> Same work, more pay.
More crap to deal with, more pay. Women are never asked to help move boxes around when the office runs out of space.
> People never stare at your chest when you are talking to them.
Unless I am wearing a T-Shirt with a smart ass comment on it.
> New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
So you think..
> You know stuff about tanks.
Yup. Actually got to ride in one a long time ago.
> If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
Or you can just show up anyway’s regardless of invitation
> Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
Why do we need more again?
> You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Then maybe I need glasses?
> Everything on your face stays its original colour.
Unless I dye it.
> The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe even decades.
True…
> You only have to shave your face and neck.
Yeah, but we have to do it everyday.
> You can play with toys all your life.
So can you, just different ones…
> Your belly usually hides your big hips.
N/A
> You can “do” your nails with a pocket knife.
Yup. Actually did that once.
> You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
Yeah, Do I want to be lazy or not? Will my mom/sister/significant other yell at me or not?
> No wonder men are happier.
No wonder men get paid more… Women spend most of their time at work creating such lists 😉
This is another volunteer outfit that can essentially be thought of as a Peace Corps with a focus on PCs. The organization recruits technical experts to conceive ideas for integrating technology into local economies in a self-sustaining way.
This is extremely interesting, they pay you (airfare, accommodation, insurance and a monthly living stipend) to goto places like Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Central Asia (Armenia, Kyrgystan), Northeast Asia (Mongolia), Southeast Asia (Thailand), Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Mali) and the Middle East (Lebanon, Jordan).
I will be taking part in this sometime next year as this year I have pre-existing obligations. The average tour is 4 months.
Group Website: Geekcorps.org
More details: TechRepublic Article
Thanks to Sonja’s Blog for the link to this.
– Suramya
Yup, life is fun. I havn’t been posting stuff because I didn’t feel like it because of a hectic schedule but the past few days have been fun:
The weekend of 18th Feb:
Went to the 81st birthday of Padmashree Mr. Ram V Sutar, a sculpturer whose sculptures have been put up everywhere. Check out this site for a list of some of his works. This was the first time I met a Padmashree reciepient and it was an awesome experience. I wish I had my camera with me at that time but…
Also met Richa, my cousin sister when she came over for lunch on Sunday. It was fun talking to her after such a long time.
The rest of the time:
Staying up late working on stuff. Waking up even later. Couple of times I went to bed at 11am – 12 pm. The only bad part was that since I was up my parents would ask me to come for a walk with them to the plot where we are building out house. Other than that it was just work/sleep/read books/watch TV.
Today/Yesterday:
Didn’t sleep all night (Was working), then left for Rajkumar Mama’s place at 6 am, came back at 12:30 pm (Didn’t sleep the entire time, ’cause I hate sleeping in a car.) Then when I got back I couldn’t sleep, so I read a book for a few hours and finally fell asleep at about 3:30 pm. Then at ~ 4:30 pm I got a call from a friend. I spoke to her for a while but I really have no idea what I talked about. I only remember who it was because I had wished her all the best for her exams earlier in the day. I hope I was making sense on the phone…
Then I went back to sleep and work up at 7:20 pm to start work. Now its almost 4 am but I still don’t feel sleepy.
Lets see… I think I will read something and then crash.
Oh, I also watched Final Destination 3. Its pathetic. No match for the original and even the sequel. Didn’t even bother to finish watching it.
Well there was a lot more stuff that happened since I last posted but I don’t feel like typing any more.
Will post more later (maybe).
– Suramya
Released Version 0.5 of the Collage Generator. This time the source code for the script is also available for download at the site.
I do have a working demonstration page but it don’t works if one person uses it at a time, because it queues up each request it recieves and process it in a FIFO (First In First Out) format, so if too many people are using it at the same time the page time’s out. Will probably switch to a threaded model to allow parallel processing of requests.
ChangeLog:
Your Feedback/Comments would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Suramya
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