The World Vs. Kevin

blogging from work! l33t.

:p chess tourneyment!! the us ameture team south!
our team got best name!! (4 knights looking 4 a mate on valentines day!)

our chess team is going to the usats
go 4 knights looking 4 a mate

well, that just discribed me right there. i sent it to my mom as a joke :)

(this IS a joke)



As an enlightened, modern parent, I try to be as involved as possible in the lives of my six children. I encourage them to join team sports. I attend their teen parties with them to ensure no drinking or alcohol is on the premises. I keep a fatherly eye on the CDs they listen to and the shows they watch, the company they keep and the books they read. You could say I'm a model parent. My children have never failed to make me proud, and I can say without the slightest embellishment that I have the finest family in the USA.

Two years ago, my wife Carol and I decided that our children's education would not be complete without some grounding in modern computers. To this end, we bought our children a brand new Compaq to learn with. The kids had a lot of fun using the handful of application programs we'd bought, such as Adobe's Photoshop and Microsoft's Word, and my wife and I were pleased that our gift was received so well. Our son Peter was most entranced by the device, and became quite a pro at surfing the net. When Peter began to spend whole days on the machine, I became concerned, but Carol advised me to calm down, and that it was only a passing phase. I was content to bow to her experience as a mother, until our youngest daughter, Cindy, charged into the living room one night to blurt out: "Peter is a computer hacker!"


As you can imagine, I was amazed. A computer hacker in my own house! I began to monitor my son's habits, to make certain that Cindy wasn't just telling stories, as she is prone to doing at times.

After a few days of investigation, and some research into computer hacking, I confronted Peter with the evidence. I'm afraid to say, this was the only time I have ever been truly disappointed in one of my children. We raised them to be honest and to have integrity, and Peter betrayed the principles we tried to encourage in him, when he refused point blank to admit to his activities. His denials continued for hours, and in the end, I was left with no choice but to ban him from using the computer until he is old enough to be responsible for his actions.

After going through this ordeal with my own family, I was left pondering how I could best help others in similar situations. I'd gained a lot of knowledge over those few days regarding hackers. It's only right that I provide that information to other parents, in the hope that they will be able to tell if their children are being drawn into the world of hacking. Perhaps other parents will be able to steer their sons back onto the straight and narrow before extreme measures need to be employed.

To this end, I have decided to publish the top ten signs that your son is a hacker. I advise any parents to read this list carefully and if their son matches the profile, they should take action. A smart parent will first try to reason with their son, before resorting to groundings, or even spanking. I pride myself that I have never had to spank a child, and I hope this guide will help other parents to put a halt to their son's misbehaviour before a spanking becomes necessary.

1. Has your son asked you to change ISPs?

Most American families use trusted and responsible Internet Service Providers, such as AOL. These providers have a strict "No Hacking" policy, and take careful measures to ensure that your internet experience is enjoyable, educational and above all legal. If your child is becoming a hacker, one of his first steps will be to request a change to a more hacker friendly provider.

I would advise all parents to refuse this request. One of the reasons your son is interested in switching providers is to get away from AOL's child safety filter. This filter is vital to any parent who wants his son to enjoy the internet without the endangering him through exposure to "adult" content. It is best to stick with the protection AOL provides, rather than using a home-based solution. If your son is becoming a hacker, he will be able to circumvent any home-based measures with surprising ease, using information gleaned from various hacker sites.

2. Are you finding programs on your computer that you don't remember installing?

Your son will probably try to install some hacker software. He may attempt to conceal the presence of the software in some way, but you can usually find any new programs by reading through the programs listed under "Install/Remove Programs" in your control panel. Popular hacker software includes "Comet Cursor", "Bonzi Buddy" and "Flash".

The best option is to confront your son with the evidence, and force him to remove the offending programs. He will probably try to install the software again, but you will be able to tell that this is happening, if your machine offers to "download" one of the hacker applications. If this happens, it is time to give your son a stern talking to, and possibly consider punishing him with a grounding.

3. Has your child asked for new hardware?

Computer hackers are often limited by conventional computer hardware. They may request "faster" video cards, and larger hard drives, or even more memory. If your son starts requesting these devices, it is possible that he has a legitimate need. You can best ensure that you are buying legal, trustworthy hardware by only buying replacement parts from your computer's manufacturer.

If your son has requested a new "processor" from a company called "AMD", this is genuine cause for alarm. AMD is a third-world based company who make inferior, "knock-off" copies of American processor chips. They use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops, and they deliberately disable the security features that American processor makers, such as Intel, use to prevent hacking. AMD chips are never sold in stores, and you will most likely be told that you have to order them from internet sites. Do not buy this chip! This is one request that you must refuse your son, if you are to have any hope of raising him well.
4. Does your child read hacking manuals?

If you pay close attention to your son's reading habits, as I do, you will be able to determine a great deal about his opinions and hobbies. Children are at their most impressionable in the teenage years. Any father who has had a seventeen year old daughter attempt to sneak out on a date wearing make up and perfume is well aware of the effect that improper influences can have on inexperienced minds.

There are, unfortunately, many hacking manuals available in bookshops today. A few titles to be on the lookout for are: "Snow Crash" and "Cryptonomicon" by Neal Stephenson; "Neuromancer" by William Gibson; "Programming with Perl" by Timothy O'Reilly; "Geeks" by Jon Katz; "The Hacker Crackdown" by Bruce Sterling; "Microserfs" by Douglas Coupland; "Hackers" by Steven Levy; and "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" by Eric S. Raymond.

If you find any of these hacking manuals in your child's possession, confiscate them immediately. You should also petition local booksellers to remove these titles from their shelves. You may meet with some resistance at first, but even booksellers have to bow to community pressure.

5. How much time does your child spend using the computer each day?

If your son spends more than thirty minutes each day on the computer, he may be using it to DOS other peoples sites. DOSing involves gaining access to the "command prompt" on other people's machines, and using it to tie up vital internet services. This can take up to eight hours. If your son is doing this, he is breaking the law, and you should stop him immediately. The safest policy is to limit your children's access to the computer to a maximum of forty-five minutes each day.

6. Does your son use Quake?

Quake is an online virtual reality used by hackers. It is a popular meeting place and training ground, where they discuss hacking and train in the use of various firearms. Many hackers develop anti-social tendencies due to the use of this virtual world, and it may cause erratic behaviour at home and at school.

If your son is using Quake, you should make hime understand that this is not acceptable to you. You should ensure all the firearms in your house are carefully locked away, and have trigger locks installed. You should also bring your concerns to the attention of his school.
7. Is your son becoming argumentative and surly in his social behaviour?

As a child enters the electronic world of hacking, he may become disaffected with the real world. He may lose the ability to control his actions, or judge the rightness or wrongness of a course of behaviour. This will manifest itself soonest in the way he treats others. Those whom he disagrees with will be met with scorn, bitterness, and even foul language. He may utter threats of violence of a real or electronic nature.

Even when confronted, your son will probably find it difficult to talk about this problem to you. He will probably claim that there is no problem, and that you are imagining things. He may tell you that it is you who has the problem, and you should "back off" and "stop smothering him." Do not allow yourself to be deceived. You are the only chance your son has, even if he doesn't understand the situation he is in. Keep trying to get through to him, no matter how much he retreats into himself.

8. Is your son obsessed with "Lunix"?

BSD, Lunix, Debian and Mandrake are all versions of an illegal hacker operation system, invented by a Soviet computer hacker named Linyos Torovoltos, before the Russians lost the Cold War. It is based on a program called "xenix", which was written by Microsoft for the US government. These programs are used by hackers to break into other people's computer systems to steal credit card numbers. They may also be used to break into people's stereos to steal their music, using the "mp3" program. Torovoltos is a notorious hacker, responsible for writing many hacker programs, such as "telnet", which is used by hackers to connect to machines on the internet without using a telephone.

Your son may try to install "lunix" on your hard drive. If he is careful, you may not notice its presence, however, lunix is a capricious beast, and if handled incorrectly, your son may damage your computer, and even break it completely by deleting Windows, at which point you will have to have your computer repaired by a professional.

If you see the word "LILO" during your windows startup (just after you turn the machine on), your son has installed lunix. In order to get rid of it, you will have to send your computer back to the manufacturer, and have them fit a new hard drive. Lunix is extremely dangerous software, and cannot be removed without destroying part of your hard disk surface.

9. Has your son radically changed his appearance?

If your son has undergone a sudden change in his style of dress, you may have a hacker on your hands. Hackers tend to dress in bright, day-glo colors. They may wear baggy pants, bright colored shirts and spiky hair dyed in bright colors to match their clothes. They may take to carrying "glow-sticks" and some wear pacifiers around their necks. (I have no idea why they do this) There are many such hackers in schools today, and your son may have started to associate with them. If you notice that your son's group of friends includes people dressed like this, it is time to think about a severe curfew, to protect him from dangerous influences.
10. Is your son struggling academically?

If your son is failing courses in school, or performing poorly on sports teams, he may be involved in a hacking group, such as the infamous "Otaku" hacker association. Excessive time spent on the computer, communicating with his fellow hackers may cause temporary damage to the eyes and brain, from the electromagnetic radiation. This will cause his marks to slip dramatically, particularly in difficult subjects such as Math, and Chemistry. In extreme cases, over-exposure to computer radiation can cause schizophrenia, meningitis and other psychological diseases. Also, the reduction in exercise may cause him to lose muscle mass, and even to start gaining weight. For the sake of your child's mental and physical health, you must put a stop to his hacking, and limit his computer time drastically.

I encourage all parents to read through this guide carefully. Your child's future may depend upon it. Hacking is an illegal and dangerous activity, that may land your child in prison, and tear your family apart. It cannot be taken too seriously.

Are You a Dead Duck ?
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgery. As she lay her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, Cuddles has passed away."

The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?

"Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead," he replied.

"How can you be so sure," she protested. "I mean, you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room, and returned a few moments later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog and took it out, and returned a few moments later with a beautiful cat. The cat jumped up on the table and also sniffed delicately at the bird. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room.

The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."

Then the vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill which he handed to the woman. The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!", she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead?!!"

The vet shrugged. "I'm sorry. If you'd taken my word for it, the bill would have been only $20, but what with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan ...."

school project

Deforestation in America's Forests
by Pam Domash, SECS

When people hear deforestation, they usually think of rainforests. But there is deforestation going on everywhere, in countries all over the world, in all types of forests. And, although it is not often thought about, it also occurs in the United States. The facts are revealing only 4% of old growth forests remain in the United States. 75% of them are protected, many within the borders of National Forests. But that does not guarantee safety for our old-growth trees. Although few people are aware of the fact, logging is allowed within America's National Forests. It seems incomprehensible at first, but not only does it happen, it is encouraged. And much of the logging includes clear cutting, the most destructive kind of logging, where the forest is entirely cut down. Clear cutting is not the only damaging effect to the ecosystem. When logging begins, roads are built to accommodate the logging trucks and provide access to the logging areas. Once the logging is completed, the roads often fall into disuse. There are 440,000 miles of logging roads in our National Forests, which contribute to further damage to the ecosystem. The roads, as does clear cutting, lead to the destruction of the topsoil, which severely limits the regrowth of the forest. They destroy habitats for wildlife and pollute the streams as the soil is washed into them.

Logging was originally allowed in the National Forests as a fairly minor use of the forests, but instead has become a major source of income. It had been used responsibly until the program drifted far off its original path. Due to the increasing demand during World War II and the years that followed, logging in the National Forests increased dramatically. In order to maximize the timber harvested, clear cutting become the primary logging method. The passage of the National Forest Management Act in 1976 had little effect, and a recent assessment found that logging, rather than being a source of income for the National Forests, was instead losing nearly a quarter billion dollars. The deforestation that has occurred and still continues in America's forests affects most of the wildlife in the country. The fate of several endangered species may rest on the prevention of logging in their habitats. Species ranging from salmon in the northern Rockies and Cascades to grizzlies in Montana and the northern spotted owl in Oregon are on the endangered species list due to habitat loss caused by logging. And for most of these animals, the logging has not ceased, and their future is still in danger from continued destruction of the forests. There has been little good news recently in the protection of forests.

The Wild Forest Protection Plan, finalized in January 2001 by former President Clinton, was supposed to protect almost 60 million acres of National forests, including Alaska's Tongass Rainforest. However, the plan is now in danger from the Bush administration that, rather than protect the forests from logging, prefers to encourage it. Unless their views and plans are overcome, the future of the forests remains in need of help. Until people become aware of the logging problems in America, there is little to stop the deforestation.

school. 1337 ?

how do y'all like it?


My '1337' Hero
1337 : refering to the 'eliteness' of a hacker


Have you ever heard of a 'hacker'? If you havnt, the definition is : A slang term for a computer enthusiast. Among professional programmers, the term hacker implies an amateur or a programmer who lacks formal training. Depending on how it used, the term can be either complimentary or derogatory, although it is developing an increasingly derogatory connotation. The pejorative sense of hacker is becoming more prominent largely because the popular press has co-opted the term to refer to individuals who gain unauthorised access to computer systems for the purpose of stealing and corrupting data. Hackers, themselves, maintain that the proper term for such individuals is cracker (according to the google dictionary). Doesnt sound too bad? Ok, say you are an amateur computer enthusitheust, go up to any computer admin and say "i am a hacker" they will kick you out of the building. Media's fault.A hacker is just a geek.I am a hacker, most of my friends are hackers.No we dont crash servers, or pirate software, that is for black hats, or crackers! We are white hats, we are geeks. "take the red pill, and everything goes back to the way it used to be, take the blue pill, and you will see just how deep the rabbit hole goes" - morheus, the matrix.

My hero is Kevin Mitnick. You should have seen him.Sitting at a desk litterd with used pizza crust, and jolt cola cans. Sitting there, his long brown hair all greasy from not washing, his old clothes, his slim appearence.The words "WARNING
This is an official U. S. Government computer system operated under contract for authorized, unclassified use only. Do not discuss, enter, transfer, process nor transmit classified/sensitive national security information of greater sensitivity than that for which the system is authorized. This system is monitored to ensure proper operation, to verify the functioning of applicable security features, and for other like purposes. Unauthorized attempts to upload or change information; to defeat or circumvent security features; or to utilize this system for other than its intended purposes are prohibited and may result in prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 or other applicable statutes and regulations. Only authorized personnel may make changes to the information or software content of this Web Server " glowing on the screen.Kevin Mitnick had just crashed a government computer.He had stolen passwords, intercepted e-mail among other crimes.

You should have been there.The fbi agents kicking in the door.Kevin's case was a long one. He spent many years in jail, and a long time in solitary confinement.He was let out of jail.many people had pitched in to the 'free kevin' project where they protested his case.

Now, Kevin is a white hat.He helps servers protect themselves.He has also wrote a book called 'the art of deception' it is about hacking. He said that he wouldnt hack (evily) again.This is why kevin is a hero.Thanks for reading.

Over all, Kevin was a black hat.He now is a white hat.We wrote a book. Kevin Mitnick is a true hero.We should all be like the 'new' Kevin Mitnick

warez, dont get tangled in the web.

magic people VOODOO PEOPLE!
(~_~) 'nite

my new dreamcast r0x i have quake 3 and shenmou

ooos, i lost.... the item.... and my server is suffering from some ddos attacks, we were pinned so hard we couldne even redirect.... i hope that script kiddy gets arrested!

.. oops i told my mom i wouldnt pay over 30$ for the dreamcast, i put it up to 36.01 LOL

.... phear.....

Dear,
Tss
I was building my 2nd computer, and I thought i did well! I mean, I had attached every board and my a7n8x-x looked great, and my dad attached my amd athlon GREAT! It came time to hook up the drives. Floppy drive hooked up great!, then the cd rom drive came.... my dad thought it was supposed to be forced in through the frount, so he pushed and pushed and pushed, nothing, I was mad at my computer... i pushed the drive so hard the front broke... after a BIG argument, my dad took it to the store, and he got it replaced, good fixed...
well, i went to plug in my monitor and... Where was the monitor cable? ... i searched through about 10 forums, and finial one guy said "what kind of graphics card do you have?" oops..... so I bought a graphics card! (ati 9000 pro). Great! Plugged it in! Hey she powers up.... But the monitor isn't coming on, and the power supply is buzzing.... so, I re-configured the wiring, cool, and started it up... nothing.So, I figured it was a bad motherboard. My mom called the seller. it turned out that they weren't in bushiness for 2 years, i guessed it was a scam. Ohio My mom put a stop-payment on the credit card.Then we sent the motherboard back to eases. Great, we hooked it up, and...IT WORKED!! Ok,, we configured the bios, and started installing red hat ... Turned it self off. we turned it back on... It turned off (after 10 times we gave up..) oh and there was the same buzzing sound on my power supply... so I swollowed my pride, and sent it to my tech... He said "where are the motherboard separators?" it turns out, I wasnt supposed to screw the motherboard strait in to the case... Oops, THANK GOSH, it still worked, it didn't fry!we hooked it up... IT WORKED!!! Now, to install Linux! My CD-rom drive decided not to read the disk. Ok, we made a boot disk, nothing, my dad was just playing with some commands, and finnially got it to work! Well, I have a new computer!

From,
Kevin Hodges (by the way I guarantee that all of this is true!!!)

sending this to tss

anyone have a good graphics editor? please send to kjhpawn@earthlink.net

(-_-)< i have to go to my part time job at kendall towing....

guitar is fun.

beans, se i have blogged like 10 times today!

blog trick: set the 'edit' page on your browser's homepage, so you will go to it everytime you go on the internet, and feel obligated to blog!

biosfear is so fun, heh, if i learn how to talk it would fe really fun

w00t my rollerblades still fit!

oh, if you have nay ideas for a gba mod (not buying something and applying something) please e-mail me at kjhpawn @+DIE SPAMMERS DIE!!+earthlink.net
(note, take out the +DIE SPAMMERS DIE!!+ , it is just so the e-mail harvesters dont take my e-mail)

have you ever been wardriving? look it up. it is fun. :)
GO WARDRIVE )(
WARDRIVING IS NOT A CRIME! (or is it?)

well, now that i am at is, i am winning a dreamcast on ebay!! (im gonna put it on my 'tiny' tv in my room :)

if you are on aim , my aim s/n is h4x3r1337, or i might me be on bboy kjh

I stayed up untill 2 drinking monster, and playing xbox counterstrike (Sooooooo fun, it is like a really good graphics pc counterstrike) he, if anyone is reading this, my gamertag is h3llk4t please say hi

http://biosfear.tiscali.co.uk/
a beta mmorpg, it is free , i am trying it now

tired
need caffine
ooh look a monster energy
yum
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey all
modding my gba
I will post pics later
nite!

'l33t people', Coders, Geeks - Get your Clothes, Stickers and Caffeine

tHIS SITE rocks!!! (OH, AND I GOT A FREE STICKER FOR POSTING A LINK!)

http://www.megatokyo.com/
'nuff said

The Gender of Computers
Why computers should be considered masculine:
1. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.
2. They have a lot of data but are still clueless.
3. They are supposed to help you solve your problems, but half the time they ARE the problem.
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that, if you had waited a little longer, you could have had a better model.

Why computers should be feminine:
1. No one but their creator understands their interanl logic.
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else.
3. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval.
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.

Actual Newspaper Headlines – Part 1 or 3
Part 2 & 3 the Following Weeks
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2. Police Begin Campaign To Run Down Jaywalkers
3. Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted
4. Drunk Gets Nine Months In Violin Case
5. Survivor Of Siamese Twins Joins Parents
6. Farmer Bill Dies In House
7. Iraqi Head Seeks Arms
8. Is There A Ring Of Debris Around Uranus?
9. Stud Tires Out
10. Prostitutes Appeal To Pope
11. Panda Mating Fails: Veterinarian Takes Over
12. Soviet Virgin Lands Short Of Goal Again
13. British Left Waffles On Falkland Islands
14. Lung Cancer In Women Mushrooms
15. Eye Drops Off Shelf
16. Teacher Strikes Idle Kids
17. President Wins On Budget, But More Lies Ahead
18. Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim
19. Shot Off Woman's Leg Helps Nicklaus to 66
20. Enraged Cow Injures Farmer with Ax

Welcome to Kevin "everyone calls me fridge" 's Blog. If you have read the discription you would know, that this blog is about my life. wow. well, this is my 2nd blog, my other kinda died (DONT START A BLOG OVER x-mas YOU WILL FORGET ABOUT IT UNLESS YOU ADD TO IT EVERY DAY!)

Welcome to Kevin "everyone calls me fridge" 's Blog. If you have read the discription you would know, that this blog is about my life. wow. well, this is my 2nd blog, my other kinda died (DONT START A BLOG OVER x-mas YOU WILL FORGET ABOUT IT UNLESS YOU ADD TO IT EVERY DAY!)

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