Archive for January, 2006

Walt Disney Pictures

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

Walt Disney Pictures is a United States-based movie studio, and is a division of The Walt Disney Company. In keeping with Disney’s family-friendly image, it only releases G- and PG- rated films (excepting 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which received a PG-13 rating).
Walt Disney Pictures was established as a […]

Redskins qualify for playoffs with win in Philadelphia

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

January 2, 2006

The Washington Redskins defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 31-20 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With the win, the Redskins advance to the NFL playoffs for the first time in six years.
The Redskins pulled ahead in the first quarter, but the Eagles answered with Mike McMahon throwing two touchdowns to rookie wide receiver Reggie […]

Microsoft Windows metafiles are a vector for computer viruses

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

January 2, 2006

Microsoft Windows metafiles have been discovered to be a vector for computer viruses, as they are treated as image files, but can execute machine code. Windows metafiles often use the extension .wmf files, but they may also execute if their extension is .jpg.
This vulnerability affects any Windows software which displays images, including instant […]

Steelers defeat Lions to advance to NFL playoffs

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

January 2, 2006

The Pittsbugh Steelers defeated the Detroit Lions 35-21 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The victory earns the Steelers the final spot for an AFC team in the NFL playoffs.
The Steelers, who had a 10-5 record heading into the game, were strong favorites against the Lions, who were 5-10. However the Lions pulled ahead […]

Sydney Opera House ‘No War’ activists face court for paint cans

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

January 3, 2006

Two activists convicted for painting the words “NO WAR” in five-metre-high red letters on the highest sail of Sydney Opera House in March 2003, are facing court action again to prevent them from auctioning the equipment used to paint the controversial sign.
Dr Will Saunders and David Burgess were sentenced to nine months periodic […]


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