Archive 20. December 2005

Experts at Work

When a forensic software manufacturer has to use its own tools in its own house, that's already embarrassing. But if this manufacturer also messes up when storing credit card information, you might want to avoid this manufacturer ...

The fraud was also possible because Guidance stored the card's check number, which Visa and Mastercard's terms of service actually prohibit.

Reich Labor Service

made by SPD:

The German government wants to deploy more unemployed people as seasonal agricultural workers. The cabinet decided in Berlin on a proposal by Federal Labor Minister Franz Müntefering, according to which ten percent of seasonal workers from abroad should be replaced by unemployed people in the future.

Also important are the concerns of the Farmers' Association:

The Farmers' Association criticized that growth effects would be lost as a result. Even if it is proven that no German workers can be found, no additional foreign seasonal workers would be placed. In this case, the federal government remains silent on the question of what should happen to asparagus, strawberries, or apples that are ready for harvest.

Exactly. What happens to the asparagus and strawberries? Nobody is interested in the people anyway.

Mars rover "Beagle 2" found - they found Beagle!