Hacker watch... again

Sorry about the last two or so days not posting, been busy. Back in business now though.

I hope the dudes alright, but i found this funny:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13829690
Another set of hackers have broken into Sega's Pass Database. Spokeswomen Yugo Nagasawa confirmed the news that over 1.29 million users personal data has been stolen. The reaction to the attacks has been swift however, Sega representatives explained that all user passwords had been reset immediately and customers have been made aware that all user details should be changed immediately. The hacking 'group' Lulz Security who were most recently famed for being responsible for the attacks against Nintendo have denied involvement.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jun/19/greece-papandreou-second-bailout-figure
The Greek prime minister has announced that Greece will require ANOTHER 100 billion euro bailout to avoid debt default. The Socialist leader George Papandreou warns that without further aid from the EU and IMF Athens cash reserves are expected to run out soon inviting a financial crisis that European official have warned would rapidly contaminate the entire international financial system. The previous bailout of 110 billion euros agreed in last may was the single biggest bailout in western history and new measures are expected to replicate that.


This is so awesome...

Cells and Sales

Greetings bloggers,

Got a couple of stories for you today.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/banksandfinance/8557148/Northern-Rock-set-to-be-sold-alongside-Lloyds-branches.html

The British treasury is expected to bring in close to £1.4 billion from the sale of 620 Lloyd's TSB branches and the whole of Northern Rock. I guess this is somewhat good news for the majority of people as the treasury attempts to begin recovering the investment it put into the Banks only a short time ago. I would be interesting to see what the +/- figures for this deal when you compare it to when Northern Rock had to be bailed by the Bank of England out due to excessive mortgage lending by the former back in 07.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/8556764/Blood-stem-cell-bank-to-provide-biological-insurance-for-adults.html

This is a little bit further to the science(y) side so bare with me. The wealthiest Britons can now begin freeze and store their stem cells as an "insurance policy" that could later be used to treat diseases/disorders etc... as they develop in the foreseeable future. Granted this seems a major step forward as it is the first time the regulatory body (Human Tissue Authority) has actually acknowledged such a proposal however questions should be asked to whether or not this could be seen as the beginnings of a privatised state with the best care going to the "best" (supposedly richest) people. The companies leading the project offers charges of £2,495 for the collection and storage of your stem cells for a period of 20 years.

Currently no stem cell therapy exists under private or government health care however the hope is that diseases and disabilities such as:

• Parkinson's
• Alzheimer's
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Defective Organs

Will be at the forefront of future research.

Justice!

Jimmy Connors (22 y/o) and Joseph Doran (22 y/o) received six years today after pleading guility to a total of 15 offences including but not limited to the men posing as officials working on behalf of water and gas companies  to gain access their victims person homes ALL of which were the elder, SCUM! I rarely use such harsh tones but men like these bring all the names of human civilization down two pegs. Justice! Appropriate:

Also of note for those of you eager to save a little bit of coin here are two fairly interesting stories that may motivate you and/or give you advice to various insurance and security claims (predominately for american readers).
http://moneywatch.bnet.com/retirement-planning/blog/money-life/divorced-how-to-get-social-security-benefits-from-an-ex-spouse/4149/  (Guide about the retirement and social security benefits for divorced couples)

http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/10951 (Useful infomation about incapacity benefits for the employed - private disability claims/insurance)