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Customers of Barclaycard US, Capital One and other companies warned after attack on marketing email provider Epsilon Computer hackers have stolen the names and email addresses of millions of people in one of the largest internet security breaches in US history. The names and email addresses of customers of Barclaycard US, Capital One and other large firms were taken in an attack on the marketing email provider Epsilon last week. British customers of Barclays Bank, which owns Barclaycard US, were not affected. A spokesman for Barclaycard US confirmed to the Guardian that it would continue to work with Epsilon despite the breach. Other information, such as passwords or credit card details, are not thought to have been exposed. However, some banks have warned customers to expect fraudulent emails attempting to solicit further login details. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which investigates data breaches of this kind, said it was making inquiries into whether any Britons were among those affected. Epsilon, which provides marketing services via email to about 2,500 companies, put a warning on its website on Friday stating that its systems had been “exposed by an unauthorised entry” into its email system. Epsilon said it would not be comment further on the breach when contacted by the Guardian. It is not yet known who perpetrated the attack, which US law enforcement agencies have begun investigating. “The information that was obtained was limited to email addresses and/or customer names only,” Epsilon said in its statement. “A rigorous assessment determined that no other personal identifiable information associated with those names was at risk. A full investigation is currently underway.” Over the weekend, dozens of Epsilon clients began to warn customers that their email addresses may have been stolen. Some of the largest financial institutions in the US, such as JPMorgan and Citigroup, are among the companies affected. Best Buy and Walt Disney subsidiary Disney Destinations also began warning its customers about the security breach. The list of companies affected is expected to continue to grow. TiVo, the US video-on-demand company, wrote to its customers on Sunday morning: “Please note, it is possible you may receive spam email messages as a result. We want to urge you to be cautious when opening links or attachments from unknown third parties.” A list of millions of email addresses with their source is likely to be incredibly lucrative for so-called “phishing” scams, where credible-looking emails are sent to people soliciting other sensitive information, such as bank account details. “Losing your email address via a service to which you already belong makes it much easier for scammers to hit you with emails which match your existing interests, at least loosely,” said Paul Ducklin of internet security firm Sophos. “That, in turn, can make their fraudulent correspondence seem more believable.” The attack has drawn parallels with other large-scale computer infiltrations, most notably the Heartland Payment Systems breach of 2008. More than 40m bank account details were stolen in that attack, conducted by a criminal gang led by notorious hacker Albert Gonzalez. Gonzalez was later sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last month an Iranian hacker claimed he stole digital security certificates used for online transactions by some of the web’s largest sites, including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Skype. Data and computer security Hacking United States Josh Halliday guardian.co.uk
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Lawyer for victims of Lockerbie bombing and IRA attacks using Libyan-supplied Semtex meets revolutionary leaders in Benghazi A British lawyer representing victims of the Lockerbie bombing is meeting Libya’s revolutionary leaders in pursuit of evidence a senior rebel claims to have that Muammar Gaddafi ordered the attack. Jason McCue, head of the Libya Victims Initiative, is also seeking “an apology from the Libyan people” for the blowing up of the Pan Am flight in 1988 and the country’s supply of explosives used in IRA attacks. McCue said he had been invited to Benghazi by the chairman of its interim governing council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, who served as Gaddafi’s justice minister. Jalil has said publicly that he has evidence of the Libyan leader’s involvement in the Lockerbie bombing but has not elaborated further. McCue is also seeking redress for 150 British families who were victims of IRA attacks. “There are evidential issues, particularly on Lockerbie. Jalil has made indications that he has evidence linking Gaddafi to it. We’ve fought for years and never had that information. It’s about getting that evidence [and] getting apologies which are worth their weight in gold to the victims,” he said. McCue is ruling out new litigation for now, saying that would be the wrong time to sue individuals such as Moussa Koussa, Gadaffi’s foreign minister who has defected to Britain and who allegedly established Libya’s relationship with the IRA. McCue said Gaddafi’s backing for the IRA probably continues to claim lives because the explosives that killed a Northern Ireland police officer in Omagh at the weekend likely came from the Semtex supplies sent by Libya in the 1980s. “I would not be surprised if Omagh was Libyan Semtex,” said McCue. “There were tonnes of Semtex. Gaddafi was waging war on the United Kingdom in this way.” The lawyer said the invitation from the revolutionary leadership had been welcome after attempts to negotiate with the regime in Tripoli proved futile. “We have been in talks for two years with the Gaddafi regime,” he said. “The arrogance of those that we spoke to on behalf of the regime and what was coming back down, apparently from Gaddafi, was disgusting. It does not surprise, the human rights atrocities he has committed in the last few weeks here.” McCue said that he believed an apology to victims of terrorist attacks sponsored by Libya would help establish the revolutionary leadership asbona fide supporters of human rights. “The IRA victims have never had an apology off the Gaddafi regime … Likewise the Lockerbie families have never had an unequivocal apology. It’s always been tongue-tied,” he said. “The Libyan people, it is so important for them to express their sorrow for what that regime did … and it’s important for the international victims to hear that. I think that is absolutely essential.” Asked if that should mean that the British people should apologise to Libyans for helping to prop up Gaddafi following the rapprochement with the west in recent years, including the training of his military, McCue said: “I know that the victims I’m representing spoke out very loudly against that rapprochement.” Lockerbie plane bombing Global terrorism UK security and terrorism Scotland Libya Middle East Muammar Gaddafi Chris McGreal guardian.co.uk
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President Barack Obama is running for a second term. The president’s campaign announced Monday in a web video posted on his campaign website and in an e-mail to supporters that he will run again in 2012. (April 4)
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Undersea robots have located bodies, motors and a “large part” of an Air France jet that plunged into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009, but haven’t yet found its black box flight recorders, French officials said Monday. (April 4)
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enlarge Credit: Kloppenburg Are You Ready for April 5th? OK, you may be asking what’s so special about April 5th? It’s true that Pocahontas married English colonist John Rolfe on that day. And FDR signed executive order 6102 which is blowing Glenn Beck’s mind even now because it forbids the hoarding of Gold Coin, Gold Bullion, and Gold Certificates” by U.S. citizens. But that’s not why it’s important to our Blue America community. Can you guess yet? April 5th is the day that Wisconsin will hold it’s Supreme Court election and in light of the unprecedented actions of Tea Party Governor Scott Walker, a very important choice will be made that day Conservative Justice David Prosser is up for re-election against Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg, and he’s made no bones about the fact that he is a Conservative. At this moment the court is divided 4-3 in favor of conservatives and it’s Wisconsin’s first chance to show their support for all public union workers who have been fighting for their right to collectively bargain — and possibly give the court a majority to overturn the law. The Koch Brothers and their puppet Governor can fill their pockets with more of your hard earned money. Aren’t you tired of being treated like an ATM machine for corporations? Maybe you’re thinking, “why should I care? I don’t live in Wisconsin?” It’s a fair question. The problem is that Walker’s extremism is spreading like Ebola and it threatens the rights of every working family in the United States. Ohio Tea Party convert Governor John Kasich has already signed into law Senate Bill 5 , which dramatically reduces the power of unionized state workers, including firefighters and teachers. And that’s just for starters Still Not Convinced? Gov. Paul LePage (R) of Maine, who recently pulled down a mural which depicted working class people because hard working people must terrify him and his Republican legislators, who are trying change child labor laws laws which would make it legal to increase the amount of hours a child can work and decrease their hourly wage to 5.25 an hour for the first 180 hours. Are you almost there? Florida Tea Party Governor Rick Scott just signed an executive order requiring new state workers to submit to mandatory drug testing which could cost the state millions of dollars. Oh, isn’t every state in financial trouble right about now hence all these radical steps to cut costs all over the country? What’s next, maybe drug testing five year old’s if they cry too much in school? And guess what? There happens to be a company in Florida named Solantic and one of the most popular services they provide is drug testing and guess who co-founded it? Yep, Rick Scott. (Sure, he had to divest his interests in it to be Governor. But wouldn’t you know it — the controlling shares are now are now entrusted to his wife .) No conflict of interest there, right? I could go on and on. but I know you’re in now. So please, GOTV for Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg ; defeat Conservative Justice David Prosser and be at the forefront of leading American back on the track to normalcy before we’re all forced to wear “I Love The Koch Brothers” t-shirts. Optional; And if you can spare to throw a few bucks to Blue America PAC to help us organize against these draconian measures, we’d appreciate it.
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day. The United Nations established this day in 2007 (Resolution 62/139) to annually raise awareness of autism as a global health crisis with particular emphasis on early diagnosis and early intervention. This is also a day to celebrate the unique talents and accomplishments of individuals living with autism in each of our communities worldwide. To commemorate the event, prominent buildings and icons in the United States and around the world — including the Empire State Building in New York City –will turn their outer lights blue on April 1 and 2. With 1 out of 110 children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States today (a new case is diagnosed almost every 15 minutes) parents and professionals must strive to identify those children at risk as soon as possible. New research following newborns who have a sibling with ASD suggests that an infant who is later diagnosed with ASD shows evidence of developmental delays in social interaction and communication by 6-12 months of age. Early identification allows treatment to begin immediately for these children, offering the greatest potential for them to live a full and meaningful life. In the U.S. today also begins Autism Awareness Month — a time to recognize all of the needs of those living with ASD. Beyond early diagnosis and treatment these children encounter numerous obstacles throughout their lifetimes. One of the many challenges families encounter is obtaining appropriate medical care for their child with ASD. Individuals living with autism experience a myriad of medical issues many of which go undetected and untreated. Since autism affects a child’s ability to relate and communicate, a child may be aware of pain but may be unable to express it, resulting in no or inappropriate treatment. On the other hand a child with ASD who has difficulty with sensory processing may not even be aware that he is sick or in pain. Consequently, he may not respond in a way we might expect a child with a sore throat or an earache to respond. Instead he could become more irritable, have increased repetitive routines, inattention, self absorption, even aggression or self injurious behavior. Medical professionals often attribute this change in the child’s behavior to the “autism.” While that could be the case, when the child is unaware or unable to express his pain with words, his behavior is often a means of communicating that message. When a child with ASD shows increased “autistic” behaviors, we must consider the possibility for a medical issue underlying the behavioral change. As a pediatrician caring for children with ASD over the past 20 years I have learned to be ever vigilant when trying to detect underlying medical issues. Research shows that children with ASD have, in addition to the expected childhood illnesses, even greater rates of gastrointestinal, sleep, immunologic and seizure disorders than their typical peers. Increased anxiety from living under such stress and most recently depression has been found to occur much more frequently in this group than previously recognized. Left untreated it’s no wonder that children with ASD can have uncontrolled behavioral symptoms. As the current generation of children with ASD ages, we do not yet know what other health problems may arise but we do know the medical field is underprepared to meet the needs of the growing population of individuals living with ASD. The bottom line is that a healthy child with ASD is better equipped to concentrate, relate, communicate, think and learn than one who has unmet medical needs. Given the amount of time a child can spend in a therapeutic program and the costs associated, it is imperative that he or she be fully present in the treatment. Therefore on this World Autism Awareness Day, physicians and medical personnel must commit to early detection and intervention of infants at risk and also recognize and treat their medical issues. It is fitting that Autism Speaks, one of the sponsors of World Autism Awareness Day, has recently announced an expansion of the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) to 17 cities across the U.S. and Canada. ATN medical treatment centers are multidisciplinary in that they bring together the expertise of physicians, nurses, specialized therapists, and clinical researchers to address the medical challenges of children with ASD. The goal of these centers is to develop and disseminate novel treatments, practice guidelines and clinical tools for all professionals. Medical professionals from communities are invited to use the ATN center resources for referral and consultation. Children and families living with autism have suffered with untreated medical conditions far too long. Parents know when something is not right with their child. It is time for the medical community to listen and do what we do best — provide help and hope to those in need.
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A Message From Pato-Ark Music-Say What You Want. ALEXANDRE PATO CANCELLA L’INTER Milan – Inter 3 a 0 – 02-04-2011 Football: Pato double wins Milan derby | Gets Topic (CNN) — AC Milan took a giant step toward wresting the Italian Serie A title off Internazionale after Alexandre Pato scored twice in Saturday’s 3-0. Pato comes alive in AC Milan's 3-0 win over Inter – SoccerBlog.com Earlier in the second half Christian Chivu was sent off after impeding appeared Pato as the last defender in his course towards goal. The fiercely struck free kick taken by Thiago Motta was saved by Julio Cesar. … Football: Pato hands Milan victory | Pakistan News Blog It was Pato who was the show’s central figure as he produced two clinical finishes and a dubious fall to turn the most eagerly-anticipated Milan derby in years the way of the rossoneri. Substitute Antonio Cassano added a late penalty … Football: Pato amplify wins Milan derby And the 21-year-old gave Milan whose go on league crown came happening 2004 the be winning similar to no more than 44 seconds.He played a one-two with Gennaro. Milan 3-0 Inter: Pato Perfect's Perfect Derby | Serie A Weekly Chivu was forced to pull down Pato on a breakaway, and the Romanian international was sent off, leaving Inter in 10. With the numerical advantage, Milan took control of the game, and eventually scored a second with Pato again, … philippekenneth says: Weekly Italy youth report: Alexandre Pato at the double for Milan http://m.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=2425092
Continue reading …President Obama has announced his reelection bid via web video—though he doesn’t say a word in it. Instead, it’s a montage of supporters explaining why they’ll back the president in 2012. “We’re not leaving it up to chance,” or assuming he’ll win because he’s the incumbent, notes a supporter…
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Concert conducted by Sir Simon Rattle will be shown in 140 UK cinemas as orchestras hope the technology will raise funds When Sir Simon Rattle brought the Berlin Philharmonic to London for a series of rapturously received concerts in February, tickets rapidly disappeared. But fans who missed out will get another chance to see the acclaimed orchestra in cinemas next month, and for the first time in 3D. Britain’s most celebrated conductor is aiming to reach new audiences by screening 3D concerts in hundreds of cinemas across the world, including 140 in Britain. The technology aims to give cinemagoers the sensation of not only sitting in the front rows but right among the orchestra, offering close-ups of the virtuoso players. The first film features a performance of Mahler’s First Symphony and Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances, recorded in Singapore. Rattle, principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2002, is hoping to replicate the success of opera, ballet and theatre in cinemas. The Metropolitan Opera in New York has reached 1,500 screens in 46 countries and last season tripled its audience, selling a record 2.4m tickets and raising $48m. The latest season looks set to earn $60m, an indication of the potential. Cineworld and Empire are among the UK cinema chains that will show the Berlin Philharmonic concert on 9 May, under the watchful eye of other orchestras. If it proves popular, such concerts could be lucrative as public funding is cut. The initial experiment is a recorded concert, but live performances are next. The concerts could also raise the profile of classical music’s unsung heroes – the rank-and-file musicians overshadowed by soloists and conductors. Stanley Dodds, a violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic, spoke of his excitement: “Nothing of its kind has ever been done before. It gives the feeling of being in an orchestra. When you see the winding tubes of a horn, or a very nice old Italian violin in 3D, you feel you could touch it. You can observe the concentration and intensity of the musicians’ facial expressions and body language.” Kate Pidgeon, of Arts Alliance Media, said the UK film distributor had jumped at the chance to take on world-class classical music. The Berlin Philharmonic’s recent concerts in London were sold out and drew rave reviews, suggesting there is a huge potential audience for classical music. She said: “If you live in Derby or Stroud, it’s a big effort to trek to London for a great performance. At your local cinema, you can go to a concert for the price of a cinema ticket rather than hundreds of pounds with travel and hotels.” Days after the Arts Council cut its grants to symphony orchestras, Horace Trubridge of the Musicians’ Union spoke of the potential for other orchestras: “UK orchestras are on red alert for any kind of new idea that’s going to help them get through this period. They are stripped to the bone in terms of their funding. The only way they’re going to survive is by developing new audiences.” Berlin Philharmonic 3D Arts funding Classical music Dalya Alberge guardian.co.uk
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