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Jan. 31st, 2005 08:17 am
Jan. 31st, 2005
"We stole our own car, and we bought gas stealing from our own credit card,"
Researchers said they have found a way to crack the code used in millions of car keys, a development they said could allow thieves to bypass the security systems on newer car models.
The research team at Johns Hopkins University said Saturday it discovered that the "immobilizer" security system developed by Texas Instruments could be cracked using a "relatively inexpensive electronic device" that acquires information hidden in the microchips that make the system work.
The radio-frequency security system being used in more than 150 million new Fords, Toyotas and Nissans involves a transponder chip embedded in the key and a reader inside the car. If the reader does not recognize the transponder, the car will not start, even if the key inserted in the ignition is the correct one.
It's similar to the new gasoline purchase system in which a reader inside the gas pump is able to recognize a small key-chain tag when the tag is waved in front of it. The transaction is then charged to the tag owner's credit card.
Researchers said they were able to crack that code, too.
Researchers said they have found a way to crack the code used in millions of car keys, a development they said could allow thieves to bypass the security systems on newer car models.
The research team at Johns Hopkins University said Saturday it discovered that the "immobilizer" security system developed by Texas Instruments could be cracked using a "relatively inexpensive electronic device" that acquires information hidden in the microchips that make the system work.
The radio-frequency security system being used in more than 150 million new Fords, Toyotas and Nissans involves a transponder chip embedded in the key and a reader inside the car. If the reader does not recognize the transponder, the car will not start, even if the key inserted in the ignition is the correct one.
It's similar to the new gasoline purchase system in which a reader inside the gas pump is able to recognize a small key-chain tag when the tag is waved in front of it. The transaction is then charged to the tag owner's credit card.
Researchers said they were able to crack that code, too.
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Jan. 31st, 2005 09:41 amGerman reality TV: "Sperm race", in which the person whose sperm fertilises the egg wins a Porsche.
Endemol Germany's president, Boris Brandt, denied yesterday that Sperm Race represented a new low point in dumbed-down TV. He claimed that the show had a serious scientific purpose.
Endemol Germany's president, Boris Brandt, denied yesterday that Sperm Race represented a new low point in dumbed-down TV. He claimed that the show had a serious scientific purpose.
Looks like he's a uniter after all.
Jan. 31st, 2005 11:11 amFour prominent conservative black Baptist groups, divided since 1961 and Martin Luther King on practices and methods to acheive their social goals, have finally been reunited by their shared, collective hatred of George Bush.
We shall call these "Bush Youth"
Jan. 31st, 2005 01:59 pm36% of American High School students believe newspapers should get "government approval" of stories before publishing.
Although a large majority of students surveyed say musicians and others should be allowed to express "unpopular opinions," 74% say people shouldn't be able to burn or deface an American flag as a political statement; 75% mistakenly believe it is illegal.
Asked whether the press enjoys "too much freedom," not enough or about the right amount, 32% say "too much," and 37% say it has the right amount. Ten percent say it has too little.
The survey questioned 112 003 students.
Although a large majority of students surveyed say musicians and others should be allowed to express "unpopular opinions," 74% say people shouldn't be able to burn or deface an American flag as a political statement; 75% mistakenly believe it is illegal.
Asked whether the press enjoys "too much freedom," not enough or about the right amount, 32% say "too much," and 37% say it has the right amount. Ten percent say it has too little.
The survey questioned 112 003 students.
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Jan. 31st, 2005 03:18 pmIn Germany, if you're receiving unemployment benefits and you turn down a job offer, your benefits can be terminated.
In Germany, prostitution is legal.
This is not a happy combination.
In Germany, prostitution is legal.
This is not a happy combination.
You dumb fucks.
Jan. 31st, 2005 03:23 pmRolling Stone, on why a draft is both being planned for and inevitable as long as King George is allowed to remain in office.
Including, not surprisingly, the details on the threats used to keep "volunteers" enlisted: Either you sign up voluntarily for 4 more years of regular service, or you're stop-lossed and assigned involuntarily to front-line active combat duty until *2031*.
Including, not surprisingly, the details on the threats used to keep "volunteers" enlisted: Either you sign up voluntarily for 4 more years of regular service, or you're stop-lossed and assigned involuntarily to front-line active combat duty until *2031*.
Gotta love those Brits.
Jan. 31st, 2005 04:29 pmRef tosses himself out of a match for unsportsmanlike conduct.
"With hindsight I should never have officiated," he said.
"It was totally unprofessional. If a player did that I would send him off, so I had to go.
"I heard the keeper say 'It's always the bloody same with you, ref - we never get anything'. It was the last straw, but fortunately I came to my senses."
Andy Wain, whose future as a ref is now hanging in the balance, had to abandon the game as he headed for an early bath in the 63rd minute - because there was no-one else to officiate.
Fortunately he did not compound his error by arguing with himself about the sending off.
"With hindsight I should never have officiated," he said.
"It was totally unprofessional. If a player did that I would send him off, so I had to go.
"I heard the keeper say 'It's always the bloody same with you, ref - we never get anything'. It was the last straw, but fortunately I came to my senses."
Andy Wain, whose future as a ref is now hanging in the balance, had to abandon the game as he headed for an early bath in the 63rd minute - because there was no-one else to officiate.
Fortunately he did not compound his error by arguing with himself about the sending off.