WordPress Goes 2.8.5

With all the security problems around previous versions of WordPress platform, it is a great idea to immediately upgrade WP installations to the latest available version. Take that, Scoble!

Anyway, WordPress 2.8.5 is out. Spare no time and upgrade now.

It is available through the built-in upgrade feature or it can be downloaded from WordPress.org.
http://wordpress.org/latest.zip

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More about WordPress 2.8.5:

  • A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
  • Removal of areas within the code where php code in variables was evaluated.
  • Switched the file upload functionality to be whitelisted for all users including Admins.
  • Retiring of the two importers of Tag data from old plugins.

Don’t be a Scoble, upgrade your WordPress now!

For your reference (and give John Grubber more page hits!) | (like he needs more????):

Don’t worry, any referals from this post is like a few teardrops into the ocean.

Dave Mustaine: “Big Four Tour; a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

I don’t really know what Dave Mustaine is really thinking, but I’m hoping to see the “Big Four Tour” becoming a reality. Dave McRobb (Megadeth.com Webmaster and Overlord) posted Mustaine’s October 21st, 2009 post on Megadeth.com homepage.

Paraphrasing Mustaine: “Big Four Tour; a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Does this mean Mustaine is open to the idea having Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax touring together?

I certainly hope so.

Well, the ticket price is likely to be on the expensive side.

Let the rumor fly!

Let them know that the Fans want this “Big Four Tour” to happen!

Anthrax – http://www.anthrax.com/

Megadeth – http://www.megadeth.com/

Metallica – http://www.metallica.com/

Slayer – http://www.slayer.net/

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p.s. Why is Slayer the only band without the .com domain? Previously a company with name “Seven Layer” was using the domain name.

New Apple Products: iMac, MacBook, Mac mini, Apple Magic Mouse, Apple Remote, Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme Base Station.

Apple unveils a barrage of product updates today.

iMac

  • 21.5-inch and 27-inch 16:9 LED backlit screen.
  • Core i5 and Core i7 Processor option for 27-inch iMac.

MacBook

  • Unibody Polycarbonate construction.
  • Multi-Touch trackpad.
  • (Non-removable) Up to 7 hour battery life.
  • NO FireWire port.

Mac mini

  • Faster Processor.
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server option.

Apple Magic Mouse

  • Multi-Touch surface.
  • Bluetooth connectivity.

Apple Remote

  • New design.

Time Capsule – 1TB

  • 802.11n standard compliant.
  • Stronger transmitter.

AirPort Extreme Base Station

  • 802.11n standard compliant.
  • Stronger transmitter.

Google Voice Voicemails Appear in Google Search Result.

This week started off with one big news on Google Voice. Apparently people are finding out that random Google Voice voicemails appears in Google search result.

Use Google to query: site:https://www.google.com/voice/fm/*

Previously we noticed that every time we received a new voicemail notice from Google Voice, we could play the message without ever logging in. That was a concern we had.

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The phone numbers are also visible in these “public search result” of Google Voice voicemails. Talk about privacy breach. We believe that Google should close this privacy breach by forcing users to log in to retrieve any contents from Google Voice.

Even though “only” a handful voicemails were leaked, the damage is done. Well, then again, Google voice is still in “beta” (*cough*).

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Note:

Yes, We all at 37prime have Google Voice accounts.

South Park: Season 13 Episode 10 – “W.T.F.”

South Park: Season 13 Episode 10 – “W.T.F.”
After attending their first WWE match, all the boys want to be professional wrestlers.
Original Air Date: 2009-10-21

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“W.T.F.” will be available for streaming on October 21st, 2009 11:59PM Pacific Time.

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Preview “W.T.F.” here (“Wrestling is Awesome” – After seeing a live wrestling match, the boys find their true calling in life.)

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Starting October 7th, 2009 South Park Studios is running a contest and one winner will be immortalized in one South Park Episode. For more information, read it all hereThe Official Rules can be obtained here.

NOTE: The Aliens will only be visible in the broadcast version. That means you either have to watch it on TV or find it somewhere else (like MrTwig.net/SouthParkFiles.com).

South Park Citizen

Please check back on Saturday or Sunday night for more South Park Episode News!

“W.T.F.” will be available for streaming on October 21st, 2009 11:59PM Pacific Time. You will watch it here (Flash Player required) instead of downloading the episode from site like MrTwig.net or SouthParkFiles.com.

From the Comedy Central Press Release:
THE BOYS GO TO THE WWE FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN AN ALL NEW “SOUTH PARK” PREMIERING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
AT 10:00 P.M. ON COMEDY CENTRAL

NEW YORK, October 19, 2009 – After attending a WWE MATCH, the boys ALL WANT TO BE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLERS in an all-new “South Park” titled, “W.T.F.,” premiering on Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL.

The boys have found their new calling in life and they hurry to sign up for the wrestling club. They soon find out THE KIND OF WRESTLING THEY TEACH AT SCHOOL IS not the same thing they saw at the WWE. The boy’s wrestling coach has the same problem. He’s been struggling for years to get people to see the difference.

Butters Puckers Up In An All-New
“South Park” premiering on Wednesday, October 14
at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central
New York, October 12, 2009 – Prostitution is on the rise in “South Park” in an all-new episode titled, “Butters’ Bottom Bitch,” premiering on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central.
Butters has made it all the way to the 4th grade without ever kissing a girl. All of his friends have been teasing him mercilessly. Butters is determined to catch up with the rest of the boys in his class.
Meanwhile, one overly dedicated cop wages war on Prostitution in South ParkButters Puckers Up In An All-New

Notes:

  • As usual, this episode will be available for streaming at South Park Studios following the premiere on October 21st, 2009. Uncensored version will follow shortly after.
  • “W.T.F.” is short for “Wrestling Takedown Federation” as revealed in the episode.
  • Cartman is Rad Russian and Bad Irene.
  • Butters is Triceratops.
  • Jimmy is Sgt. Hammerclaw.
  • Kyle is Juggernaut.
  • Token is Congo.
  • Kenny is El Pollo Loco.
  • Stan is Stan The Man.
  • An iPhone makes an appearance in the show.
  • Vince McMahon.
  • “W.T.F.” at Wikipedia.
  • Just in case you wonder what the f “WTF” is, Wikipedia has a short but informative article.
  • South Park: Season 13 Episode 10 uncensored version will be available purchase starting 24th, 2009 at Amazon.com and iTunes Store.
  • Stay tuned for more info.

Public Service Announcement:

This episode will be available for streaming after the premiere on Wednesday October 21st, 2009 at South Park Studios. Flash Player Required. Unfortunately the stream will not be available in the following countries:

Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, U.K.

Comedy Central Airing Schedule for South Park: Season 13 Episode 9 (Eastern and Pacific Time)

  • Wednesday October 21 2009 10:00PM
  • Thursday October 22 2009 12:00AM
  • Thursday October 22 2009 9:30PM
  • Sunday October 25 2009 11:00PM
  • Monday October 26 2009 02:30AM
  • Wednesday October 28 2009 12:00AM
  • Wednesday October 28 2009 09:00PM

Comedy Central strongly urges you not to download the episode from any site such as MrTwig.net/SouthParkFiles.com or any other South Park related sites. Remember that unauthorized download of South Park episodes hurts Comedy Central and South Park team. It is very very wrong to download South Park Episodes from sites like MrTwig.net, because Comedy Central would have to wait for another 2 months to get gold plated shark tank installed in their lobby. Instead, Comedy Central would like you to purchase the episode from vendors like Amazon.com or iTunes Store.

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Available October 13th, 2009; Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s latest money grabbing scheme (as explained by Comedy Central) :

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South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut [Blu-ray]

Blu-ray Features:

  • Commentary by Matt Stone and Trey Parker
  • Music Video: “What Would Brian Boitano Do”
  • 3 Theatrical Trailers
  • BD Live Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! Trailer

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Now Available:

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South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) DVD Set

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Uncensored) Blu-Ray Set

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Disclaimer

If you bought anything through Amazon link above, and I get some kickbacks.

“If you buy these DVD’s, I can buy a MacBook Pro” to paraphrase the great Robert Schimmel.

Images are courtesy of South Park Studios and Comedy Central.

Google Updates Picasa Again.

2009.10.15

Just a short time ago Google updated Picasa and today another update appears.

I have not checked it on my Windows computer if the update is also available. This one is definitely for Mac OS X.

Picasa 3.5.2.78

It’s Picasa 3.5.2.78