New Feature

If you are reading this, 9 times out of 10 you noticed my new feature. I dunno, I think it's a little annoying, but I'll keep it up and someone can tell me their opinion of my new feature :p.

Incase it doesn't work for you, it's supposed to launch your player and play a song instead of it playing on the site itself. Feedback would be appreciated :).

Calvins Snowmen

The Snowflake Man

"Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others. Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated., When a snowflake melted, that design was forever lost. Just that much beauty was gone, without leaving any record behind."

-Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley 1925

1st Snow of the Year

Here are a few pics of the first snow of the 05- 06 winter season. I stayed up just to watch it snow and take some pics. I enjoy the winter season the most out of all seasons. I'm not exactly sure why, but there is just something about the snow that makes me feel good.

*Smiles*

Snow Late
Low 31° F

Precip: 70%

Cloudy with scattered snow showers and flurries becoming a steady accumulating snow later. Low 31F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

Joke

A cowboy walks into a bar, and two steps in, he realizes it's a gay bar.
What the heck, he says to himself, I really want a drink.
When the gay waiter approaches, he says to the cowboy, What's the name of your willy?
The cowboy says, Look, I'm not into any of that. All I want is a drink.
The gay waiter says, I'm sorry but I can't serve you until you tell me the name of your willy.
Mine for instance is called NIKE, for the slogan 'Just Do It.' That guy down at the end of the bar calls his SNICKERS, because 'It really Satisfies.'
The cowboy looks dumbfounded, so the bartender tells him he will give him a second to think it over.
So the cowboy asks the man sitting to his left who is sipping on a beer, Hey bud, what's the name of yours?
The man looks back and says with a smile, TIMEX. The thirsty cowboy asks,Why Timex? The fella proudly replies, 'Cause it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin!'
A little shaken, the cowboy turns to two fella's on his right, who happen to be sharing a fruity Margarita and says, So, what do you guys call yours?
The first man turns to him and proudly exclaims, FORD,..... because 'Quality is Job One.........................' Then he adds, Have you driven a Ford lately?
The guy next to him then says, I call mine CHEVY.....'Like a Rock!' And gives a wink!
Even more shaken, the Cowboy has to think for a moment before he comes up with a name for his manhood. Finally, he turns to the bartender and exclaims, The name of my willy is SECRET. Now give me a beer.
The bartender begins to pour the cowboy a beer, but with a puzzled look asks, Why Secret?
The cowboy says, Because it's 'STRONG ENOUGH FOR A MAN, BUT MADE FOR A WOMAN!!!!!!!'

Song

Ok.. I was bored and can't sleep so I added a song to my blog. I like this song alot because it just makes me feel happy and glad to be alive. I don't know what it is about this song, but it's just one of those songs that gives me goose bumps when I hear it. I usually listen to the whole Klute CD when I'm driving somewhere, but I'd say this is my favorite song off of that CD. I figured, since I'm the only one who reads this, I may as well have my favorite song on too :p.

I Win :)

Registry entries found:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\C6TO8A2reNm9]
@="vGDJN6JSTTSTTUTjAKjvjjSTTSiVT.otju.yTKQKL6EZYT5JAN6JKT
AeWEG56EUKQK"
"Device"="\\\\.\\DisDPDD"
"DriverPath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\drivers\\i80modem.sys"
"DriverName"="Polrver"
"HideUninstallerName"="C:\\Program Files\\Sienkind\\rnrpya64.exe"
"HDll"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sysmdl32.dll"
"ServerAddress"="adchannel.contextplus.net"
"LegalNote"="http://adchannel.contextplus.net/legal-note/nonbranded.html"
"PartnerId"="CP.GH2"
"InstallationId"="{X2e238d9-6751-644d-6af2-70413177fe33}"
"PageFiltering"=dword:00000001
"ClientName"="C:\\Program Files\\Sienkind\\mqgcsrss.exe"
"AutoUpdater"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\stksasrv.exe"
"Version"="2.0.128"
"CrMnTmt"=dword:0036ee80

************

Removing hidden service:
Service Polrver removed.

Removing hidden folder:
Deletion of folder Sienkind succeeded!

Deleting files:

Deletion of file C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\i80modem.sys succeeded!
Deletion of file C:\WINDOWS\system32\stksasrv.exe succeeded!
Deletion of file C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysmdl32.dll succeeded!

Backing up files:
Done!

Removing registry entries:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\C6TO8A2reNm9]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\C6TO8A2reNm9]

Done!

Finished!

Teh Win!

Rootkits

Published: October 6, 2005
By Mike Danseglio and Tony Bailey

See other Security Tip of the Month columns


A rootkit is a special type of malware (malicious software). Rootkits are special because you don't know what they're doing. Rootkits are nearly undetectable and they're almost impossible to remove. Although detection tools are proliferating, malware developers are constantly finding new ways to cover their tracks.

A rootkit's purpose is to hide itself and other software from view. This is done to prevent a user from identifying and potentially removing an attacker's software. A rootkit can hide almost any software, including file servers, keyloggers, botnets, and remailers. Many rootkits can even hide large collections of files and thus enable an attacker to store many files on your computer invisibly.

Rootkits do not infect computers by themselves like viruses or worms do. Instead, an attacker identifies an existing vulnerability in a target system. Vulnerabilities may include an open network port, an unpatched system, or a system with a weak administrator password. After gaining access to a vulnerable system, the attacker can install a rootkit manually. This type of stealthy directed attack does not usually trigger automated network security controls such as intrusion detection systems.

Identifying rootkits can be difficult. There are several software packages that detect rootkits. These software packages fall into two categories: signature-based and behavior-based detectors. Signature-based detectors, such as most virus scanners, look for specific binary files that are known to be rootkits. Behavior-based detectors attempt to identify rootkits by looking for hidden elements, which is the primary behavior of rootkits. One popular behavior-based rootkit detector is Rootkit Revealer.

Once you've identified a rootkit on your system, the remediation options are somewhat limited. Because rootkits can hide themselves, you may not know how long they've been on the system. You also may not know what information the rootkits have compromised. The best reaction to an identified rootkit is to wipe and reinstall the system. Although drastic, this is the only proven method to completely remove rootkits.

Preventing rootkits from getting onto your system is the best strategy you can use. This is done with the same defense-in-depth strategy that you should use to prevent all malware from attacking your computer. Elements of defense-in-depth include virus scanners, regular software updates, a firewall on the host and the network, and a strong password strategy.

For more information on rootkits, see the excellent webcast Rootkits in Windows.

In addition, the Microsoft Solutions for Security and Compliance (MSSC) team has produced the Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide, which provides an easy-to-understand overview of different types of malware, including information about the risks they pose. The guide also discusses malware characteristics, means of replication, and payloads.

You can also find other MSSC guidance on the TechNet Web site.

I figured I'd throw this out there for anyone who has malware problems. There are hidden things in your OS and you need to watch them as carefully as possible. I've been trying to figure out how this spycrap is getting on my computer and I think I've found out how it's getting through my defenses. This is actually the first time I've heard about rootkits, so I'm learning about them.

I ran this program called Rootkit Revealer and it picked up a few renegade directories that I had no clue were even there. Right now, I'm trying to figure out what C:\Program Files\Sienkind is since that is a dir that showed up on my scan. If any other techies know anything about this dir, please let me know. I google'd it and came up with nothing, so I'm kind of stuck at the moment.

I then downloaded Winpatrol and found a few iffy programs running, so I decided I'd remove them. So far the pop ups have diminished to nothing, so I think I'm making progress in my conquest on taking my computer back from the crapware that has invaded my PC.

Sorry about the "geeky" post. I'm a geek and I like trying to figure this stuff out. I made a post about this since I know alot of people have problems with spyware, adware etc. and maybe someone could benefit from this.

Other than that, nothing new is going on here. Everyone who has seen me wearing Hollister cloths has given me compliments on my new look. You can actually see that I have an ass now. I guess I like the new look, but change is never easy :p.

Ohh and incase you haven't noticed, I added a bunch of new links on the right hand side. If you're bored and want to read something new, go ahead and check them out. The dictionary is kinda fun to read every once in awhile too (Yes, I've been that bored).

Wow.. That looks so sweet on the models. A classic November noreaster. I hope we see more of these this coming winter. It would make my life more exciting that's for sure ;-).

Ohh and before I forget... Congratz Eric and Joni! Eric, if I hadn't taken you to that party that one night, you'd have never met her. If I remember correctly, I was literally begging you to come along :p.

Erica, Eric and Joni, it was good seeing you guys tonight. I had a good time, even though we had a little loud and obnoxious person there. I tried to zone out what she was saying, but a few of the things she said, I personally would have told her to shut the fuck up if they were directed towards me. I think I'll just keep my mouth shut about that now :p.

Love..

It's destroyed so much in my life. Some stupid feeling that you'd think was a great, wonderful feeling is now a huge nothing. Never fall in love, it'll kill you.

Goodbye for awhile...

Toy Yoda

Little Johnnys

Little Johnny’s teacher wanted to see how much US history her kids knew. She decided to use famous quotes and ask who said them, and what year.

She started with “Four score and seven years ago”

No one in the class raised their hand except a Japanese boy who had just immigrated, she called on him and he answered “Abraham Lincoln 1863”

She gave the next quote “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

Again no one but the Japanese boy “John Kennedy 1961”

The teacher was getting frustrated and admonished the class about not knowing any history, while this recent Japanese immigrant knew all the answers.

From the back of the class someone shouted “fuck the Japanese”

The teacher asks “who said that?”

Johnny replies “Harry Truman 1945”

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A teacher story..........

Michael, If you were on a date, having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the rest room?" the teacher asked.

"Just a minute, I have to go pee", he said.

The teacher replied,"That would be rude and impolite. What about you Paul, how would you say it?

"I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom, I'll be rightback."

The teacher responded,"That's better, but it's still not very mannerly to say the word 'bathroom' at the table."

"And you Johnny, are you able to use your intelligence for once and show us your good manners."

I would say: "Darling, may I please be excused for a moment, I have to shake hands with a very dear friend of mine, whom I hope you'll get to meet after dinner."

The teacher fainted.

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Little Johnny was in class one day, and the teacher was going over a vocabulary lesson. The word of the day was "beautiful".

The teacher said "Okay, Michael, can you use the word beautiful in a sentence?"

Michael replied: "My uncle just bought a beautiful, brand-new sportscar."

The teacher turned to Suzy and asked her the same question.

Suzy replied: "My mother bought a new dress and she looked beautiful in it."

The teacher somewhat hesitantly turned to Little Johnny and asked him to use the word "beautiful" in a sentence.

Johnny replied: "The other night at dinner, my older sister told my father she was pregnant, and my father said 'Beautiful, just fucking beautiful!' "

Umm.. I'm an onion?

You are an onion in a cup. But you knew that
already. You make people cry, but not on
purpose. You're honest. Hey, if you had bad
breath, you'd want someone to tell you. So you
do the same to them. As natural as the truth
feels, and as much as you hate liars, both of
those things might keep you a little bit
seperated form the rest of humanity. Very few
people understand the value of truth. That
distance, sometimes lonliness, is what you have
to live with when you're true to yourself.

Hollister

Well, I went on a much needed cloths shopping spree last night. Me, Chris and Matt went to Harrisburg East Mall because they wanted me to get something from Hollister. We looked around for a little bit, but I was very hesitant from buying something from that store. Hollister is just not me. I tried on a few pairs of jeans to see what this stuff looks like on me. I normally dress kind of "boola" because that's just a me look.

Chris had suggested I get some ripped up jeans and a tight red shirt that says "You'll Do", so I tried this on. I just busted up laughing because I looked so gay. I walked out of the dressing room to get them to laugh and the door closes behind me. My normal cloths were still in the dressing room and the door locked! I was like "Fuck" and dove underneath the dressing room door. Luckily my fat ass could fit under there, so I crawled back into my dressing room and took that stupid shirt off.

I found a few shirts that I liked, but I still needed pants. Chris was still saying for me to get the ripped up looking jeans, but I just wasn't feeling them. He kept telling me I was scared of change and I should atleast give it a try. I thought about it some and decided to compromise with him, since I did bring him along for some fashion advice lol. I told him I'd get a pair of jeans that were kind of ripped up, but nothing to extreme. I found 2 pair of jeans and 2 shirts that I liked and bought them. We spent a good 45 minutes in that store and that was all I could muster up. It was worse then going cloths shopping with a girl! I personally would have just gotten some faded jeans and some nice shirts and I would have been out of there in 15 - 20 minutes, but nooo, Mr. Extreme wanted me to go all out lol. Word of advice; Never go shopping with a gay guy. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate that they came along and gave me some advice on what to get, but the pickyness had to stop!

After our shopping trip we were supposed to meet up with some girl and her boyfriend whom I had met a few weeks ago. We were to go out have a few drinks together, but I was tired from work, Chris was on a no carbs diet and Matt wasn't in the mood to go out since we had gone out last weekend. I called them up and asked if they'd just like to come hang out at my brothers place and watch a few movies or something. They didn't like that idea, so we didn't get to meet up.

So.. Me, Chris and Matt decided to just chill and watch some movies at their place. We watched Panic Room which was actually a pretty cool movie. It didn't really look that good in previews that I've seen, but after watching it, I'd say it wasn't a bad movie at all.

After Panic Room, Chris had said something about watching The Ring 2, but I haven't even seen the first Ring. Chris had that movie so we popped that one in the DVD player. I will have to say that movie was one of the best horror movies I've watched in quite some time. I was actually pretty freaked out by that one.

I was going to leave then, but they wanted to watch The Ring 2, so I decided to stick around and watch that also. The Ring 2 wasn't quite as scarey as the first one, but it was still pretty scarey. I thought the story line seemed a bit cheap at times, but the second movie in the series is never better than the first.

After that movie was over I thought about going home, but I was dead tired and I hate driving when I am that tired. It was 4am and I'm usually just waking up at that time, so I was just exausted and passed out on their couch.

So yea, that was my fun and exciting weekend hanging out with the gay guys (again).

It's a bomb!

Ohh noes!!! We are all gonna die!! Teh H4xX0rz r g0iNg to t4k3 0v3r t3h w0r1d!