Former NFL star Michael Vick pleaded guilty to state dogfighting charges on Tuesday in a plea deal that nets him no additional jail time and resolves his remaining criminal charges.
Read full story from www.postchronicle.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Obama skips church, heads to gym
President-elect Barack Obama has yet to attend church services since winning the White House earlier this month, a departure from the example of his two immediate predecessors.
On the three Sundays since his election, Obama has instead used his free time to get in workouts at a Chicago gym.
Asked about the president-elect's decision to not attend church, a transition aide noted that the Obamas valued their faith experience in Chicago but were concerned about the impact their large retinue may have on other parishioners.
Read full story from www.politico.com
On the three Sundays since his election, Obama has instead used his free time to get in workouts at a Chicago gym.
Asked about the president-elect's decision to not attend church, a transition aide noted that the Obamas valued their faith experience in Chicago but were concerned about the impact their large retinue may have on other parishioners.
Read full story from www.politico.com
Virgin Nigeria set to create...
Nigeria's flag carrier Virgin Nigeria Airways says plans are under way to partner the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology , Zaria to build human capacity in the aviation sector.
Full Story: BusinessDay Nigeria
Full Story: BusinessDay Nigeria
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
How to Prepare for an Interview
A Guide To: Interviews
Preparation for Interview
Preparation is the first, essential step towards a successful interview – clients are continually amazed at the number of candidates who have not prepared and possess little or no information about them.
Simple but routinely forgotten points to remember include:
Ensure that you know the exact location and time of the interview, the interviewer’s full name, correct pronunciation and title.
Find out specific, relevant facts about the company; where its offices are located, what its products and services are, what its growth has been and what its growth potential is for the future. Useful sources of such information include:
Refresh your memory regarding the facts and figures on your current/former employer. You’ll be expected to know a lot about a company that you’ve previously worked for.
Prepare the questions you want to ask and remember that an interview is a two way process. The interviewer will try to determine through questioning if you have the qualifications necessary to do the job – you must determine through questioning whether the company will provide the opportunity for growth and development that you’re looking for.Questions to ask might include:
What exactly will the role entail?
Why is the position available?
What is the broad culture of the company?
What induction and training programmes do you offer?
What sort of people have done well in this sort of role previously?
Are there advanced training programmes available for those who demonstrate outstanding ability?
What are the company’s key objectives for the next 3 years?
What are its best-selling products or services?
Always adhere to smart business dress. Don’t wear casual clothes, even if you know it’s company policy.
The interview
Remember that you are being interviewed because the interviewer wants to fill a vacancy. Through the interaction that will take place the interviewer will be assessing your strengths and weaknesses. In addition, specific characteristics will be probed such as attitude, aptitude, stability, motivation and maturity.
Listed below are some key “do’s” and don’ts” concerning the interview:
DO arrive a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.
DO fill out an application form you’re presented with neatly and completely. If you have a personal résumé, be sure that the person to whom you release it is the person who will actually do the hiring.
DO greet the interviewer by their surname. If you aren’t completely sure of the pronunciation, ask them to repeat it.
DO shake hands firmly.
DO wait until offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright, and look alert and interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good talker – smile.
DO look a prospective employer in the eye when conversing with them.
DO follow the interviewer’s leads but try to obtain a full description of the position and duties expected early in the interview, so that you can effectively relate your appropriate background and skills.
DO make sure that your strengths are presented to the interviewer in a factual and sincere manner. It’s important to remember that you can only sell yourself and make the interviewer aware of the potential benefits that you can offer to the organisation.
DO be prepared to answer typical questions like:
What kind of job are you looking for?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you know about the company?
Why did you choose your particular vocation?
What are your qualifications?
DO conduct yourself at all times as if you’re determined to get the job you’re discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity. It’s better to be in the position where you can choose from a number of jobs, rather than only one.
DON’T smoke, even if the interviewer smokes and offers you a cigarette.DON’T answer questions with a simple “yes” or “no”. Explain whenever possible and describe those things about yourself which relate to the position.DON’T lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and to the point at all times.DON’T make derogatory remarks about your present or former employees.DON’T over-answer questions. The interviewer may steer the conversation into politics or economics. These questions can be controversial and it is best to answer questions honestly, trying not to say more than is necessary.DON’T enquire about salary, holidays or bonuses at the initial interview, unless you are certain the interviewer is interested in hiring you. However, you should be aware of your market value and be prepared to specify your required salary or range.
Closing the Interview
If you are interested in the position enquire about the next interview stage, if applicable. Should the interviewer offer you the position and you want it – accept on the spot. If you would like some time to think the offer over, be courteous and tactful in asking for that time. Set a definite date when you will provide an answer.
Don’t be discouraged if no definite offer is made or specific salary discussed. The interviewer will probably want to consult with colleagues first or interview other candidates before making a decision.
If you get the impression that the interview is not going well and that you have already been rejected, don't let your discouragement show. Once in a while, an interviewer who is genuinely interested in hiring you may appear to discourage you in order to test your reaction.
Thank the interviewer for taking the time to see you.
Be prepared to answer the following types of question:
Why did you choose a career in IT/Telecoms?
Why would you like to work for the company?
How do you envisage your career will have progressed in five years time?
When was your last salary review?
What style of management gets the best results from you?
What interests you about the company’s products/services?
What have you learned from the previous jobs you have had?
Which did you enjoy the most and why?
What have you done in your career that shows initiative?
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
What do you think will determine a person’s progress in a good company?
Are you willing to relocate?
What are your hobbies?
What does teamwork mean to you?
Negative Factors to Watch for!
During the course of an interview, your negative factors, in addition to your positive attributes, will be evaluated. Listed below are those that are most likely to lead to rejection.
Poor personal appearance.
An overbearing, aggressive or conceited attitude.
Inability to clearly express thoughts, poor grammar and diction.
Lack of planning for career.
Lack of interest and enthusiasm.
Lack of confidence.
Over-emphasis on money.
Making excuses for unfavourable factors in your record.
Lack of tact, maturity and courtesy.
Failure to look the interviewer in the eye.
Limp handshake.
Failure to ask good questions about the job and company.
Overall lack of preparation.
Preparation for Interview
Preparation is the first, essential step towards a successful interview – clients are continually amazed at the number of candidates who have not prepared and possess little or no information about them.
Simple but routinely forgotten points to remember include:
Ensure that you know the exact location and time of the interview, the interviewer’s full name, correct pronunciation and title.
Find out specific, relevant facts about the company; where its offices are located, what its products and services are, what its growth has been and what its growth potential is for the future. Useful sources of such information include:
Refresh your memory regarding the facts and figures on your current/former employer. You’ll be expected to know a lot about a company that you’ve previously worked for.
Prepare the questions you want to ask and remember that an interview is a two way process. The interviewer will try to determine through questioning if you have the qualifications necessary to do the job – you must determine through questioning whether the company will provide the opportunity for growth and development that you’re looking for.Questions to ask might include:
What exactly will the role entail?
Why is the position available?
What is the broad culture of the company?
What induction and training programmes do you offer?
What sort of people have done well in this sort of role previously?
Are there advanced training programmes available for those who demonstrate outstanding ability?
What are the company’s key objectives for the next 3 years?
What are its best-selling products or services?
Always adhere to smart business dress. Don’t wear casual clothes, even if you know it’s company policy.
The interview
Remember that you are being interviewed because the interviewer wants to fill a vacancy. Through the interaction that will take place the interviewer will be assessing your strengths and weaknesses. In addition, specific characteristics will be probed such as attitude, aptitude, stability, motivation and maturity.
Listed below are some key “do’s” and don’ts” concerning the interview:
DO arrive a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.
DO fill out an application form you’re presented with neatly and completely. If you have a personal résumé, be sure that the person to whom you release it is the person who will actually do the hiring.
DO greet the interviewer by their surname. If you aren’t completely sure of the pronunciation, ask them to repeat it.
DO shake hands firmly.
DO wait until offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright, and look alert and interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good talker – smile.
DO look a prospective employer in the eye when conversing with them.
DO follow the interviewer’s leads but try to obtain a full description of the position and duties expected early in the interview, so that you can effectively relate your appropriate background and skills.
DO make sure that your strengths are presented to the interviewer in a factual and sincere manner. It’s important to remember that you can only sell yourself and make the interviewer aware of the potential benefits that you can offer to the organisation.
DO be prepared to answer typical questions like:
What kind of job are you looking for?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What do you know about the company?
Why did you choose your particular vocation?
What are your qualifications?
DO conduct yourself at all times as if you’re determined to get the job you’re discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity. It’s better to be in the position where you can choose from a number of jobs, rather than only one.
DON’T smoke, even if the interviewer smokes and offers you a cigarette.DON’T answer questions with a simple “yes” or “no”. Explain whenever possible and describe those things about yourself which relate to the position.DON’T lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and to the point at all times.DON’T make derogatory remarks about your present or former employees.DON’T over-answer questions. The interviewer may steer the conversation into politics or economics. These questions can be controversial and it is best to answer questions honestly, trying not to say more than is necessary.DON’T enquire about salary, holidays or bonuses at the initial interview, unless you are certain the interviewer is interested in hiring you. However, you should be aware of your market value and be prepared to specify your required salary or range.
Closing the Interview
If you are interested in the position enquire about the next interview stage, if applicable. Should the interviewer offer you the position and you want it – accept on the spot. If you would like some time to think the offer over, be courteous and tactful in asking for that time. Set a definite date when you will provide an answer.
Don’t be discouraged if no definite offer is made or specific salary discussed. The interviewer will probably want to consult with colleagues first or interview other candidates before making a decision.
If you get the impression that the interview is not going well and that you have already been rejected, don't let your discouragement show. Once in a while, an interviewer who is genuinely interested in hiring you may appear to discourage you in order to test your reaction.
Thank the interviewer for taking the time to see you.
Be prepared to answer the following types of question:
Why did you choose a career in IT/Telecoms?
Why would you like to work for the company?
How do you envisage your career will have progressed in five years time?
When was your last salary review?
What style of management gets the best results from you?
What interests you about the company’s products/services?
What have you learned from the previous jobs you have had?
Which did you enjoy the most and why?
What have you done in your career that shows initiative?
What are your major strengths and weaknesses?
What do you think will determine a person’s progress in a good company?
Are you willing to relocate?
What are your hobbies?
What does teamwork mean to you?
Negative Factors to Watch for!
During the course of an interview, your negative factors, in addition to your positive attributes, will be evaluated. Listed below are those that are most likely to lead to rejection.
Poor personal appearance.
An overbearing, aggressive or conceited attitude.
Inability to clearly express thoughts, poor grammar and diction.
Lack of planning for career.
Lack of interest and enthusiasm.
Lack of confidence.
Over-emphasis on money.
Making excuses for unfavourable factors in your record.
Lack of tact, maturity and courtesy.
Failure to look the interviewer in the eye.
Limp handshake.
Failure to ask good questions about the job and company.
Overall lack of preparation.
Requirement for Studying in Sweden
Documentation (Master's Degree Programmes)
Your application must be supported by the following documentation, sorted in the same order as this list. Put all documents in the same envelope. One set of documents is sufficient.
If you did apply last term, please note that you only have to send in new documents now; duplicate sets of documents will only delay the processing.
1. Cover sheet.
2. Certificates and diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognized university.
3. Transcripts of records (including course list). Sort them in reversed chronological order, i e put the last received document on top.
4. A copy of your passport or some other document of identification.
5. Proof that you meet the specific requirements of the programme(s) chosen (for example a short essay or a letter of intent is required in some cases, check programme description).
6. Proof of English skills.
Please avoid staplers, paper clips, and documents with text on two sides.
All documents, copies and scanned documents supporting the application must be stamped and signed by the issuing institution, or a notary public.
Please note that applications not supported by officially certified documents will not be processed.
The documents should be in the original language, and in officially certified translations into Swedish, English, French or German, if the documents are issued in any other language than the Scandinavian languages.
English test results from TOEFL (code 9520) should be sent directly from the test centre and reach the University Studies in Sweden on the stated date.
Please note that University Studies in Sweden check the authenticity of your documents with the issuing institution. Applications with unauthentic documents will invariably be rejected.
Send your application package to:
University Studies in Sweden
FE 1 SE-833 83 Stroemsund SWEDEN
Your application must be supported by the following documentation, sorted in the same order as this list. Put all documents in the same envelope. One set of documents is sufficient.
If you did apply last term, please note that you only have to send in new documents now; duplicate sets of documents will only delay the processing.
1. Cover sheet.
2. Certificates and diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognized university.
3. Transcripts of records (including course list). Sort them in reversed chronological order, i e put the last received document on top.
4. A copy of your passport or some other document of identification.
5. Proof that you meet the specific requirements of the programme(s) chosen (for example a short essay or a letter of intent is required in some cases, check programme description).
6. Proof of English skills.
Please avoid staplers, paper clips, and documents with text on two sides.
All documents, copies and scanned documents supporting the application must be stamped and signed by the issuing institution, or a notary public.
Please note that applications not supported by officially certified documents will not be processed.
The documents should be in the original language, and in officially certified translations into Swedish, English, French or German, if the documents are issued in any other language than the Scandinavian languages.
English test results from TOEFL (code 9520) should be sent directly from the test centre and reach the University Studies in Sweden on the stated date.
Please note that University Studies in Sweden check the authenticity of your documents with the issuing institution. Applications with unauthentic documents will invariably be rejected.
Send your application package to:
University Studies in Sweden
FE 1 SE-833 83 Stroemsund SWEDEN
How To Browse FREE On PC With MTN
1. Go to Opera website and download Opera 6.5
2. Go to http://OperaMini.com and download Opera mini for your phone.
3. Install PC suite for your phone in your PC.
4. Configure your PC Suite with this setting: Username: web, Password: web, APN/Access Point: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net.
5. Configure your Opera Mini by going to Menu, Settings, Network, then scroll down to where you will see Opera IP, type: loaded.mtnonline.com@80.232.117.10:80. Uncheck server error and save.
6. For Opera 6.5 homepage, type: loaded.mtnonline.com@proxy1.info
7. Lunch Internet from PC Suite and use Opera 6.5 to browse. You can equally check other versions of Opera browser.
ANOTHER WAY TO BROWSE ON YOUR PHONE FREE
1. Go to your phone Setting and locate Configuration. Check on Personal Configuration. Select MTN (if it’s there) or create New Profile by clicking Option.
2. In the Account Name, type MTN WAP; Homepage, type http://loaded.mtnonline.com@www.google.com/gwt/n
3. After typing, click OK. Username is: web; Password: web.
4. In the User Preferred Access Point, select NO. Access Point: click OK. Proxy: select Enable. Proxy Address: type 10.199.212.2. Proxy Port: 8080.
5. Data Barrier: select Packet Data. Then Barrier Setting: select OK. Access Point: type web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net and click OK. Network Type: select IPV4. Authentication: select NORMAL. Username: web and Password: web.
Enjoy free browsing on your phone.
NB: If you have credit in your phone, the browsing will gradually deplete it. So, make sure that you don’t have credit in your phone before browsing.
THANK YOU
Should you have any comment or information to share with us, kindly drop a message on this blog for others to see.
2. Go to http://OperaMini.com and download Opera mini for your phone.
3. Install PC suite for your phone in your PC.
4. Configure your PC Suite with this setting: Username: web, Password: web, APN/Access Point: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net.
5. Configure your Opera Mini by going to Menu, Settings, Network, then scroll down to where you will see Opera IP, type: loaded.mtnonline.com@80.232.117.10:80. Uncheck server error and save.
6. For Opera 6.5 homepage, type: loaded.mtnonline.com@proxy1.info
7. Lunch Internet from PC Suite and use Opera 6.5 to browse. You can equally check other versions of Opera browser.
ANOTHER WAY TO BROWSE ON YOUR PHONE FREE
1. Go to your phone Setting and locate Configuration. Check on Personal Configuration. Select MTN (if it’s there) or create New Profile by clicking Option.
2. In the Account Name, type MTN WAP; Homepage, type http://loaded.mtnonline.com@www.google.com/gwt/n
3. After typing, click OK. Username is: web; Password: web.
4. In the User Preferred Access Point, select NO. Access Point: click OK. Proxy: select Enable. Proxy Address: type 10.199.212.2. Proxy Port: 8080.
5. Data Barrier: select Packet Data. Then Barrier Setting: select OK. Access Point: type web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net and click OK. Network Type: select IPV4. Authentication: select NORMAL. Username: web and Password: web.
Enjoy free browsing on your phone.
NB: If you have credit in your phone, the browsing will gradually deplete it. So, make sure that you don’t have credit in your phone before browsing.
THANK YOU
Should you have any comment or information to share with us, kindly drop a message on this blog for others to see.
ATM Hacking and Cracking to Steal Money with ATM Backdoor Default Master Password
You should know what a Automated Teller Machine (or Automatic Teller Machine or cash machine) which commonly known as ATM is. Yes, ATM is commonly used to access bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals or credit card cash advances, where after keying in your PIN number, ATM will disburse cash notes to you. You should also know that when you withdraw let’s say 100 dollars, the ATM should dispense 5 USD notes in 20-dollar denomination. But what if now the ATM dispenses 20 20-dollar USD bills instead? It happened not because the bills and notes are not been stocked in correct denomination, but because you can actually make it happens at the ATM cash machines that leave its backdoor opened by not changing default factory administrative passwords and default combinations for the safe.So what you going to do in order to hack and crack the ATM so that the cash machine will give you more money than it suppose to? It’s unlikely common ATM trickery or fraud scam that uses various high-tech devices to capture identity of your ATM card and PIN number. Firstly, identify the ATM maker and model from the video on news about ATM reprogramming scam fraud at at a gas station on Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach.
Unable to identify what model of ATM cashpoint is it? Matasano has revealed the brand and model of the ATM to be Tranax Mini Bank 1500 series. So it’s this type of cash machine is possible for hacking. 27B Stroke 6 reported that Triton’s ATMs’ manuals also contains factory default pass-code and backdoor key sequence, although no successful fraud story been reported on Triton’s ATM machines. Matasano also details the step that needed to be taken in order to be able to hack into the ATM for re-programming. That’s to get hold on a copy to Tranax Mini Bank 1500 Series (MB1500) operator manual or installation manual, which contains a lot of security sensitive information includes:
Instructions on how to enter the diagnostic mode or operator function menu.
Default Master, Service or Operator passwords.
Default Combinations For the Safe.
The manual that was found on the web Tranax_MB_Operator_Manual.pdf has been taken down, however, Google should be able to help you with its cache. Inside the Tranax Mini-Bank 1500 user guide manual, you can also learn how to set the denomination of the type of bill (the value of the cash notes i.e $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100) that the ATM’s cassettes will be dispensing. That’s all you probably need to trick the ATM to think that the $20 bills it dispensed are actually of the $5 or $1 bill, possibly earning you a hefty profit. So, the only thing left now if you trying your luck to find an ATM cash machine that haven’t been changed its factory default passcodes and passwords. Tranax has shipped 70,000 ATMs, self-service terminals and transactional kiosks around US, where majority of those shipments are of the flagship Mini-Bank 1500 machine that was rigged in the Virginia Beach heist, according to eWeek.
The ATM scammer in Virginia Beach case successfully to re-program and trick the Tranax MB1500 series ATM to act as if it had $5 bills in its dispensing tray instead of $20 bills, and the withdraw cash using a pre-paid debit card with a 300% profit. However, he forgot to reprogram back the ATM to correct denomination, and the ATM was left misprogrammed for next 9 days before somebody reported the misconfiguration, and hence revealed the fraud.
Disclaimer: This article is not an instruction.
Unable to identify what model of ATM cashpoint is it? Matasano has revealed the brand and model of the ATM to be Tranax Mini Bank 1500 series. So it’s this type of cash machine is possible for hacking. 27B Stroke 6 reported that Triton’s ATMs’ manuals also contains factory default pass-code and backdoor key sequence, although no successful fraud story been reported on Triton’s ATM machines. Matasano also details the step that needed to be taken in order to be able to hack into the ATM for re-programming. That’s to get hold on a copy to Tranax Mini Bank 1500 Series (MB1500) operator manual or installation manual, which contains a lot of security sensitive information includes:
Instructions on how to enter the diagnostic mode or operator function menu.
Default Master, Service or Operator passwords.
Default Combinations For the Safe.
The manual that was found on the web Tranax_MB_Operator_Manual.pdf has been taken down, however, Google should be able to help you with its cache. Inside the Tranax Mini-Bank 1500 user guide manual, you can also learn how to set the denomination of the type of bill (the value of the cash notes i.e $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100) that the ATM’s cassettes will be dispensing. That’s all you probably need to trick the ATM to think that the $20 bills it dispensed are actually of the $5 or $1 bill, possibly earning you a hefty profit. So, the only thing left now if you trying your luck to find an ATM cash machine that haven’t been changed its factory default passcodes and passwords. Tranax has shipped 70,000 ATMs, self-service terminals and transactional kiosks around US, where majority of those shipments are of the flagship Mini-Bank 1500 machine that was rigged in the Virginia Beach heist, according to eWeek.
The ATM scammer in Virginia Beach case successfully to re-program and trick the Tranax MB1500 series ATM to act as if it had $5 bills in its dispensing tray instead of $20 bills, and the withdraw cash using a pre-paid debit card with a 300% profit. However, he forgot to reprogram back the ATM to correct denomination, and the ATM was left misprogrammed for next 9 days before somebody reported the misconfiguration, and hence revealed the fraud.
Disclaimer: This article is not an instruction.
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