Between Here and There by Jason Gersch

“Do you know what day today is, Ariel? Today’s your birthday,” her mother said gingerly, caressing each syllable she spoke. Simultaneously she stroked Ariel’s hair gently back into a ponytail, concentrating to not catch any knots. “When you get home from school, Mommy is going to bring you to your favorite park so you can play on the swing,”

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Credit card processors finally get clue, will ban WEP

Credit card processors have finally realized what security experts have known since 2001: WEP is next to worthless as a wireless security protocol, and they're finally going its use in credit card processing systems—but not until mid-2010. The use of WEP was a major factor in the largest consumer data theft ever.

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They just don't make them like they used to

A satellite from 1978 checks in with mission control, now they're sending it on a mission to check out comments... Like the Energizer Bunny, it keeps going and going and going...

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Has Palin Really Given Obama a 338-185 Electoral Vote Lead?

Many have suggested it is not the economy that is responsible for McCain's recent drop in the polls, but it is his selection of Sarah Palin. The national polls are no good for McCain and the GOP right now, but the state-by-state polls are even worse. Palin needs a hit tonight to keep this game alive for the GOP.

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