Yearly Archives: 2012

Iranian Nuclear Facility Malware Attack

Hackers and cybercriminals are quickly becoming the bane of just about anyone who uses a computer who isnâ??t a hacker.

The crimes can range from stealing financial information and personal information to incorporating malware and spyware. Sometimes, the crimes are quite serious and could lead to potential disasters. Other times the crimes have a strange combination of hilarity and danger, such as the cyber attack recently carried out against an Iranian uranium enrichment plant. The attack reportedly shut down computers and then blasted the song â??Thunderstruckâ? by AC/DC.

The Line Between Humor and Danger

Scientists at the facility let people know what was happening immediately, even though they werenâ??t sure what was causing the issue. They are nuclear scientists and do not have the required computer forensics training that it would take to understand the intricacy of the attack. The virus was able to turn off the automation network of the Natanz and Fordow facilities.

It isnâ??t funny because of the danger involved â?? after all, it was a nuclear facility. However, itâ??s easy to see the reason that some people do find it quite humorous for the sheer absurdity of it. AC/DC playing loudly and abruptly in the middle of the night in a facility run by scientists can evoke a giggle in just about everyone. Even though the scientists were unsure of what happened, they do have a cyber security team looking into the matter.

Malware Attack - Iran

What Do the Cyber Experts Say?

The cyber experts who do have the computer forensics training believe hackers using Metasploit, a hacking tool, were at the heart of the problem. They were able to get on to the VPN, or virtual private network, which is usually quite secure. Once they were able to shut down the network, thatâ??s when â??Thunderstruckâ? began to play.

Securing facilities of this type is vital no matter where they might be located in the world and no matter what type of research they are doing. The fact that cyber criminals were able to hack into the system with relative ease is unsettling. Where else might those criminals be able to strike? What is someone had something a bit more dangerous than some AC/DC music on the agenda?

As you can see, having a cyber security team is vital, and even then, hackers are able to exploit holes in the system. If governments, businesses, and facilities want true security, they are going to need to have help from those with the best computer forensics training.

Who is Behind the Attacks?

Itâ??s possible that the perpetrator could be just about anyone, even our own government. In the past â?? last month in fact – the Washington Post reported that Israel and the United States created a virus called Flame. This virus mapped and monitored computer networks in Iran. Countries around the world, including the United States have been the victim of these types of cyber attacks before, and they do not show signs of slowing. As technology marches forward, techniques for spying and gaining information on other nations evolves along with it. One should expect to see more of these types of problems in business, government facilities, and other locations in all nations in the coming years. Computers are here to stay, and so are cyber criminals.

If you want to become a part of the fight against these types of criminals, then you will want to have computer forensics training. You can learn to trace where the viruses came from, how to close security holes in networks, and much more. The training that you can receive at a school offering the program can ensure that you have a bright future.

Anita Schepers provides advice and information on computer forensics training at Computer-Forensics-Recruiter.com.

 

New Report On Cyber Attacks Upon Iran 

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What is Blackberry Bridge Pic 2

When BlackBerry Bridge released the foremost edition of PlayBook, it paved the way to easily connect BlackBerry Smartphones with PlayBook as well as manage apps and functionalities from a BlackBerry phone.

The released PlayBook 2.0 offers a new improved BlackBerry Bridge that allows for improved performance and more functionality. PlayBook has really changed the manner in which you use your Smartphone.

In the most recent release of PlayBook 2.0 software, the application BlackBerry Bridge can still connect with the BlackBerry PlayBook and Smartphone, allowing you to access and communicate with the core applications on BlackBerry Smartphones. Of course this implies that if you happened to get BBM on your BlackBerry, you can open it up and read it straight from the PlayBack 2.0.

One of the great added features of BlackBerry Bridge is the Open on PlayBook option, which allows you to view and open web pages, email messages, photos and many others on your BlackBerry PlayBook. This feature is very useful when you receive an email with links to YouTube. You simply have to choose the Open on PlayBook option from your BlackBerry phone and the PlayBook opens the browser and navigates to the video. The other possibilities that come with this feature include files, photos, email attachments and many others. On the device properties screen in the app on your Blackberry Smartphone, choose the BlackBerry Bridge applications and accounts you want to display or hide on your tablet.

Another huge enhancement to the application of this functionality is addition of the Remote Control. This enables you to turn your BlackBerry phone literally into a remote control for the BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0. In this case, your Smartphone mimics the bezel gestures which will register on the BlackBerry Playbook and can extend also to the use of keyboard.

The remote control functionality of the BlackBerry Bridge enables you to use your BlackBerry phone as a muse that is great for making PowerPoint presentations. It can also be used as a wireless keyboard while the PlayBook 2.0 is hooked up to a big screen television or projector using its HDMI port. There are endless possibilities and BlackBerry Smartphone users will surely be able to see these to get better as there is more functionality to be enhanced in the future.

What Is Blackberry Bridge Pic 1

The other options that are available to users with the BlackBerry Bridge functionality is the capability to change the font size of messages, to copy and paste and connect to the internet on the PlayBook through this Smartphone. There are also different bug fixes and user interface improvements made for the newly released BlackBerry Bridge.

BlackBerry Bridge 2.0 is an excellent and unique application of the BlackBerry PlayBook that comes with incredible functionality. It can definitely change the way you are using your BlackBerry Smartphone and PlayBook. If you want, you can also lock the BlackBerry Bridge to prevent any unauthorized access into your Smartphone data. To unlock BlackBerry Bridge, you have to use your Smartphone password.

Author Bio: Adam Fridman is the founder of Idea2result. He also writes for his company blog on B2B appointment setting services.

Blackberry Bridge Walkthrough Video 

Pro Evolution PES Soccer

Iâ??ve been playing the Pro Evolution PES Soccer series ever since the original format game on the Super Nintendo (SNES) when it was called Superstar Soccer.

Since then I have always bought the game on whatever console I have owned â?? with my favourite release in the series being Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on the Playstation 3.

I now own a Nintendo Wii and have been playing Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on it for the last six months – so though it was time I put my short review online and shared my thoughts on it with you all.

First Impressions of PES 2010

First impressions are that itâ??s not as intuitive when you first pick the controls up as the game was on PS3.  However, I soon found that after a week I was playing it with the same control and feeling as I used to do.  Itâ??s fair to say that the Wii version isnâ??t as impressive as the Playstation one but itâ??s still a great game.

Realistic Looking Players

The football players look extremely realistic, so for example when Rio Ferdinand gets a booking and turns to the referee to complain it really does look like him, including his facial mannerisms.  At the moment I am playing in Master League mode as Manchester United on the most difficult professional level using the real life player names.

This is basically like playing in the Premier League, and the Wii version actually places the Champions League into the Master League calendar which is a great advance on the PS3 version I was playing in 2008.  Not only that but the FA Cup is also playable during the season so you can play in upwards of nearly 60 games if you play a whole season â?? which is pretty much just like the real Manchester United would do in the real English Premier League.

Slick Game Play with Responsive Controls

Now to the actual game play.   If you are used to playing on PS3 then make sure you purchase a classic style Nintendo Wii controller and donâ??t even attempt to use the standard wireless Wii stick â?? itâ??s not easy to play that way â?? computer console football and soccer games are designed to be played using a classic style console controller â?? itâ??s so much easier that way.

The players are smooth and responsive, and as I mentioned really do look like their real life counterparts.  Great attention to detail has been given to the playerâ??s physical attributes and history.  For example, when Owen Hargreaves and Michael Owen â?? two of Englandâ??s most injury prone players â?? suffer from a heavy tackle they tend to fall to the floor clutching their knee and end up being carted off on a stretcher and injured for weeks!

Scoring Goals with PES 2008 on Wii

Goals are initially hard to come by but it wonâ??t take you long to master the art of smashing a volley in, or even a looping header into the top corner.  The goal celebrations can be amusing, with players like Wayne Rooney running to the corner flag and waiting for team mates to come and join in with the action.

If I had a one complaint about the game play it would be penalties.  Outside of the box a player will go down at the slightest touch and the referee will award a free kick.  However, the same challenge in the penalty area never seems to result in a spot kick.  This can be very frustrating, and Iâ??ve been put out of the FA Cup semi final due to my lack of begin given what I thought was a clear penalty.

Hard to Transfer Players is a Shame

In season transfers can also be tricky.  In one game I was Chelsea â?? who in real life terms is an attractive team that a lot of players would love to join.  However, on the most difficult professional level I found it almost impossible to buy players.  This was despite being 5 seasons in, having loads of cash in the bank, and being a trophy winning Super Star rated team.  I think in my last season I ended up with aging players and no real hope of transferring any new blood in so I ended up starting off a new game.

The in-game audio is great.  When you play at Anfield the chanting actually sounds like songs coming off the Kop, and if at Old Trafford you can hear the cries of â??Unitedâ?.  Itâ??s little details like this that make Pro Evolution Soccer on the Nintento Wii a very polished game.

Playing PES 2008 in World Cup Mode

Another great aspect to the game is the World Cup mode.  I played as England and after a couple of attempts managed to win the competition â?? with Emile Heskey being Golden Boot winner with 7 goals â?? so not entirely realistic I am sure youâ??ll agree!  If you do win a cup you will see some great end sequences with ticker tape flying, fireworks, and the team holding the cup up on the trophy stage that gets wheeled out onto the pitch.

The game itself has a decent soundtrack with tunes from the Kaiser Chiefs and Babyshambles featuring â?? in truth though these can get a little annoying and I donâ??t think I will ever want to hear these tunes ever again.

There are many other different aspects to the game you can access such as a strange arcade mode which shows players with massive cartoon style heads â?? but quite frankly that just looked odd so Iâ??ve not gone near it.  You also have the obligatory training mode which lets you hone your skills.  Taking free kicks is definitely something you should practice as I have found them almost impossible to perfect during actual game play.

Overall Game Rating for PES 2008 on Wii

So overall I would give the game 7.5 out of 10.  I think if you are used to playing on PS3 then initially it will take some getting used to, but after a couple of days the controls feel entirely natural.  If I am honest I would rather be playing Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 on the Playstation so might invest in that some time in the future â?? and when I do please visit back for my review of that game as well.

If you are a soccer and football fan though, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is the best football game on the Wii, but given the lack of competition it doesnâ??t have much to compare to â?? however it does do a reasonably good job none the less.

About the Author: Jonny Gittens is a computer games reviewer who regularly writes for some of the leading computer games websites and blogs.  For weekly news and reviews of the latest console releases check out the WSJ Weekend â?? the weekend version of the Wall Street Journal includes up to date news on the latest games that are making waves in the industry.

 

Pro Evolution Soccer Video Preview – Wii


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Features

Although this review is for the HD iPad version of OrganiDoc, there is also an iPhone version available.

This is an all-in-one application, as in there are multiple functions to manipulate files, cancelling out the need to use multiple apps to do the same things that OrganiDoc can do with everything contained in just one app. If having all of your files, be it photos, videos or documents being held in one place conveniently with the ability to manipulate files any way you wish is what you are looking for, this is undoubtedly the app for you.

With this app you can simply use iTunes to upload files directly  to OrganiDoc. You can use a PC or a Mac and it is very easy to do. Just open up iTunes and click on your connected device, click on ‘file sharing’ and drag & drop files into the files box and hey presto the file appears within OrganiDoc. You can also click on the ‘add’ file button within iTunes file sharing. There is a ‘quick start’ pdf file contained within the app for you to follow these steps. Trust me, it’s as easy as pie.

I’ve never used a file sharing app before, but within a few minutes I felt like I knew the app inside out as it is really clearly laid out with step by step instructions and easy to navigate around.

When you open up this app you can view files already uploaded to OrganiDoc which are divided into three categories, ‘Doc’ for documents, ‘Photo’ for pictures or graphics and ‘Media’ where you can upload videos.

Below ‘My iPad’ you will see ‘Cloud Storage’ where you can upload files to many cloud services. I personally use ‘Dropbox’ but there are nine different cloud storage services you can use including MobileMe iDisk, Google Drive and Box.net to name but a few.

In ‘Protected File’ you can set a password to keep your files secure. Here you can access technical support if you have any queries.

Clicking on ‘iTunes File Sharing’ enables you to import files directly inside OrganiDoc.

There are many things you can do within OrganiDoc with the files you upload and we’ll take a look at some of these great functions below:

View Files

You can watch movies full size or at a reduced size, view photos and read your pdf or doc files as well as many other file types.

Wide File Recognition

This app recognises so many file types it would be impossible to list them, including txt, pdf, iWorks, MS Office, web files, image files and video files.

Video Conversion

The app converts video files in many formats to an iPad friendly format, such as wmv and mkv  video files and a lot more.

Supports TV Out

Want to watch the video on your TV, you can. If you want to give a presentation, you can even hook your iPad up to a projector.

Air Print Support

Supports air print features making it easy to print out your files.

Wifi Support

Don’t have your Mac cable? Not to worry, as you can transfer files via Wifi.

Sharing Capabilities

You can transfer files to other apps or email files.

Decompression

Decompresses ZIP or RAR files easily.

Runs Alongside iCloud

If you want to integrate the app with iCloud, it’s easy, you just tag the file with an iCloud icon.

Cloud Compatible

Back up your files to your favourite cloud storage provider, such as Dropbox which is free.

Public Sharing or Private Storage

You can either share your files or keep them safe in private storage.

Download Email Attachments

You can download email attachments right away by selecting OrganiDoc to import the attachments straight into the application.

As you can see there are many uses for this app and the list of files that this app recognises is actually too long to list here in this review.

I like the idea of using my iPad with OrganiDoc for hooking up to a projector. You have to admit it would look smart and it’s easier than hooking up a projector with a computer or using transparencies.

So, in summary, OrganiDoc is simply the best way to keep your documents in one convenient place and is an easy way to manipulate files. Just think how many apps you’d have to download and switch about to if you wanted to achieve the same functionality as in this app. For this reason it is worth the small expense to download this app to make life simpler.

In fact, saying that this app makes life simpler sums up the essence of this great app. It streamlines multiple tasks into one convenient application. An excellent app that I’d highly recommend.

Transcript:

Hi, Kevin here reviewing OrganiDoc HD for the iPad. I’d just like to point out that there is also a version available for the iPhone too. This is a comprehensive file management system. It’s all you’ll ever need for file management in fact.

OPEN APP

Opening up the app here you can see the very simple interface that we are presented with. Trust me when I say that it’s simple to use, as it is certainly a lot easier than using iTunes for example.

On the left you can see four category buttons, ‘My iPad’, ‘Cloud Storage’, ‘Protected File’ and ‘iTunes File Sharing’. We’ll stay in the ‘My iPad’ category for now.

On the right you can see files that I’ve uploaded including doc files, pdf files and even a zipped file. You can easily decompress compressed files by double clicking on the file.

DECOMPRESS ZIP FILE

Now that we’ve decompressed the file you can see a preview of the file in the bottom left hand corner.

CLICK ON PREVIEW

If we click on the preview or the actual file we can read the file’s contents.

CLICK AROUND IN BASE BAR

At the bottom we have various options where we can email, rename the file, view information about the file, print the file which is air print compatible or even delete the file.

BACK – PHOTO

These are a few photos I’ve uploaded. If you have not viewed the photo yet a blue dot will appear on the thumbnail.

CLICK ON THUMBNAIL

You can view the photo directly in the app.

FORWARD ICON

You can email the photo, upload to cloud storage, export to iTunes and a lot more here.

SLIDE VIEW TO OTHER PHOTOS

You can view other photos by clicking the arrow buttons.

CLICK ON PADLOCK

You can protect the file too if you click on the padlock icon.

BACK – MEDIA

Here you can store movies and this app will even convert different files so that they play on your iPad. Very convenient.

You can play video files as you would in the video section of your iOS device.

PLAY VIDEO

(pause)

CLOUD STORAGE

Here in ‘Cloud Storage’ you can see that I’ve synced my Dropbox account with this app already. There are nine different popular cloud storage services that you can use.

VIDEO CLIP OF DROPBOX WEBSITE

If you are new to cloud storage it’s really simple. You just set up a free account with a service such as Dropbox, download Dropbox and follow the easy to follow instructions. It won’t take you more than 5 minutes.

PROTECTED FILE

In the ‘Protected File’ category you can set a passcode, so that no-one can snoop into your files if you want to keep them protected.

iTUNES FILE SHARING

Lastly, if you want to import files from iTunes directly from the app you can in the ‘iTunes File Sharing’ category.

DEMO OF USING iTUNES TO UPLOAD FILES

To demonstrate how easy it is to upload files to OrganiDoc I’ll just drag and drop a few files into iTunes File Sharing.

(pause)

Easy as pie.

FREESTYLE

I’d like to recommend one improvement for the marketing of the app. At the time of this review, in the App Store Description and on the website it says that users can upload directly from their PCs. This is true, but I’d like to see this changed to ‘users can upload directly from their PC or Mac. As this app works just fine on a Mac and many people think of a PC as Windows based and Macs as separate to the term ‘PC’. So this amendment would give Mac users piece of mind that the app is Mac compatible also.

In conclusion, what I liked about this app is that it is so convenient. It saves a lot of time clicking from app to app, such as you would have to do just using your iPads built in apps, such as opening up ‘Videos’ and ‘Photos’ as well as having to get apps that decompress files etc.

This app will be really useful to me personally, being able to back up information with ease. It really is a very powerful app which has been made as simple to use as possible. The developer has really done a class A job in providing such a comprehensive file management tool.

Well, that’s all from me reviewing ‘OrganiDoc HD’ by Wenjoy Technology. Thank you for watching.

Intellivision History

The Intellivision

When many people think of the first console war they 9/10 will think of the Atari and the Colecovision. When it was actually the Intellivision from Mattel that went head to head with Atari in the first ever console war.

The console its self is kind of weird looking and it went through a couple of changes throughout its life, but it is the first model that is most sought after.

The console has a really odd way of inserting the game as most of the time you need to lift the thing up and slam the cartridge inside. As a collector this is the one console that I do not let my kids play without me being there. I think that as far as the controllers go they had all the best intention in the world. They have a couple of action buttons and a numeric keypad much like the more popular Colecovision had. They are wired into the console so you need to sit right next to it (later models did fix this) There is no joystick instead there is a weird pad. I have always called it a pressure pad and it can kill your thumb after a long gaming session.

One really cool thing that needs to be mentioned is the voice synthesis called the Intellivoice. This would add some really funky speech to a small selection of games. It can be really hard to track one of these bad boys down in good working order.

As far as games go the Intellivisionâ??s big claim to its fame was its fantastic sports titles. They had games that used the NFL, NBA and MLB licenses and when next to the sports titles on the Atari 2600 they blew them out of the water. For some very odd reason many games on the Intellivision are two player only. As great as the sports titles were the downfall to the game library on the Intellivision is that it lacked many of the arcade classics that the Atari 2600 had. There were some I guess you could say knock off games based on classic arcade titles that were released however.

Overall the system does have a fairly small game library. This makes collecting for the Intellivision games console pretty good. One thing the collection is fairly small and another is that for the most part it is very affordable. There are a few rare gems mainly games that were released later into the consoles life. I think that the Intellivision does have a very solid game library its just a shame that some of the best sports titles are two player only.

Intellivision II

The Intellivision II – Redesign

From a graphics point of view the games on the Intellivision did look better than the Atari 2600. If you had two screen shots side by side there really was no comparison. This would not last however and I think that later into the Atari 2600â??s life that the gap in terms of graphics between the two was not that great. Many people have issues with the frame rate on some of the games on the Intellivision. I am sure that these days that is a huge deal, but back then if you were a kid playing on this in your parents living room then you really did not notice.

Personally I think the Intellivision is a really cool system. As a collector its fairly easy to get games for it, but I always worry that the next time I put in Qbert I am going to end up putting my hand through it. I really also think that if the controllers were not as painful to use then it would probably be a lot more fondly remembered by people. I know that there are some who just canâ??t get passed how uncomfortable the controllers were. Overall this is a good system and one I think would look great in any collectors game room.

 Intellivision Games Console Advertisement – 1982

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The History Of Radar

Radar is widely used across the globe because of its ability to detect people and things from all over. This keeps people safe, from armies to pilots and more, when traveling.

Without it, people would have few options other than going into an unknown situation virtually blind, unknown to the dangers that possibly surround them.

Like everything else in this world, radar has its beginnings, its birth, creation, and development. It was not just found one day, a natural chemical or occurrence, it was created and changed and updated over time, and even still is to this day.

Before going into how it was founded and is used for its current applications, it is important to know what it is and how it works. By bouncing waves off objects, radar is capable of telling you where an object or formation, when talking about its uses for things like weather, is and more. This can even help detect the speed of an object, which is why police choose to use it. Armies, meteorologists, police, NASA, and more all depend on radar for different reasons, and they are all very important to the public as a whole.

The reason all of these groups can use radar, though, is Heinrich Hertz. While he may not be the one who originally said that electromagnetic waves exist, James Maxwell being the man who said it exists, he is the one who proved it. Using an antenna, he found that the waves were created from a current going through the conductor at a high rate. His discovery is why the measurement for the oscillations per second was named Hertz, and Megahertz for radio frequencies.

Israeli Military Radar

Israeli Military Radar

It was in 1935 that Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt discovered that radar could be used to locate aircrafts. This discovery has led to armies across the world using it for the better of their people and soldiers, as it could quite possibly save all of their lives. By using the waves to detect close aircrafts, this radar gives people a chance to escape incoming fire. This also helps any other person who needs to know where that craft is, obviously. With this knowledge, people both on the ground and in the air are safer.

Any person who lives in an area that is regularly beaten down by hurricanes knows of the important of weather radar. Even when you live in an area that usually has beautiful weather on a regular basis, this helps you be ready. Knowing when large storms are coming, from the average to beasts like hurricanes, gives you the chance to escape and be safe. This use actually came to light on accident, only because of the overheard noise during a war. Once the battle was over, people began working on and developing weather radar for public use. Over the years, even just recently, they have grown in popularity across the world. The need for weather radar is obvious because storms are a major concern wherever you go. With this development, people are capable of walking the streets safer and happier, sure that they will not run into any surprises from the skies.

History of Radar Video

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Relations between China and Japan have been strained at times due to disputed islands, the Senkaku islands, being claimed by both countries which has come to our attention in recent news as well as in news passed.

These islands are pretty much useless, until you factor in the fact that there are rich fishing reserves and more importantly potential gas and oil reserves waiting to be tapped. This makes this island dispute potentially lethal.

So could this island dispute spark off a full blown war? Well, if you take a look at how most wars begin it’s always in the wake of something small or remote happening. Such as when two people end up in a fight over an initial remark. The Balkan countries after all acted as the stage to spark the last world wars.

So, in a nuclear age when nuclear war has disappeared from popular debate and has been replaced with debates on global warming, with a lot of ideas, but not much action. China will burn it’s massive coal reserves and Western countries will continue to turn up with a big ‘democracy’ sign and a side order of military might for unstable oil bearing countries – never mind the countries without oil being ruled by dictatorships who don’t even count half the time 😉 To where even supermarkets are putting in a lot more effort with paper bags instead of plastic ones for the environment, in stark contrast to most governments holding oil and coal reserves over environmental concerns. The threat of nuclear war will give people a poke to wake up to a more urgent realisation hopefully, that we will probably blow ourselves up before we see the knock on results of greed damaging the environment.

So, let’s look at the strength of the two countries . . .

Population

Japan: 126,500,000 – China: 1,350,000,000

As you can see the population of China far exceeds that of Japan. This could be a positive thing for drafting soldiers but also would spell more casualties.

Military Manpower Available

Japan: 53,600,000 – China: 750,500,000

The manpower available clearly tips in China’s direction here.

Active Military Personnel

Japan: 240,000 – China: 2,300,000

Trained military personnel in China clearly outweighs Japan’s trained and active military personnel.

Total Naval Units

Japan: 110 – China: 972

Without allies coming to bolster the amount of ships available to Japan, China would have the upper hand. China also has more submarines, an aircraft carrier and more frigates and destroyers.

Defence Budget/Expenditure

Japan: $70,500,000,000 – China: $100,000,000,000

Here the two countries are not far off each other. Japan is a more developed nation with a stronger economy when it comes to nation size comparison of course.

China Japan Island Dispute

Economy and Allies

Here’s where Japan excels economy wise, as it has the second largest economy for it’s size. Japan’s major weakness however is that Japan separates itself from the world in many ways which has always been in the Japanese culture. Apart from ties with other countries in a political and economic way, Japan is quite insular in nature. Some spas for example will not accept Westerners because people fear they will catch a disease. Japan has always been an isolationist nation in many small ways. However, Japan has one enormous ally and that is the USA.

China has the fastest growing economy in the world after opening up to the rest of the world after centuries of separatism. China has more obvious allies than Japan, but one of their allies, oddly, is the USA who they view as their ally and their greatest enemy at times. This could be make or break on the USA deciding to team up with Japan in a war. As relations between the USA and China are strained at times, to say the least.

China is not an isolationist country but it is quite nationalistic. Their allies include, Russia, which is a big super power, Pakistan and Iran as well as North Korea. They have more allies than Japan, although most relations have been built on economic strategies, being a money-centric nation.

Countries potentially hostile toward China in the event of a Japan vs. China war include Germany, Britain, Australia and South Korea. So even though Japan does not outwardly build relationships with allies, Japan would have allies rallying around them if China were to attack Japan.

The island dispute would not play out as it did in the UK vs. Argentina island dispute, as both sides could cause massive damage to each other, whereas the UK was far superior in firepower compared to Argentina.

Conclusion

Even though China outweighs Japan in numbers, the likelihood that a war would develop into a nuclear war means that numbers don’t really mean anything anymore. The nuclear capabilities of Japan and China would mean that each country could destroy each other many times over. The island dispute would then escalate to  possible mass extinction for the human race.

The nuclear fall out would affect most of Asia and to a certain extent the West. If the allies were then to turn on each other it would spell the end of the human race. Bear in mind that it will take an estimated 10,000 years for Chernobyl to become safe to walk around and you’ll get an idea of what state land masses will be in after a war of such magnitude. I say ‘land masses’ as countries and nations would cease to exist then and it would be a case of ‘if’ and ‘where’ could human beings, plant life and animals could exist, if at all possible, which is very doubtful. Even with underground bunkers, just how long could people survive down there? With plant and animal life eradicated above? I would say maybe 20 years at best, if there are ample supplies of course.

So what is the positive side to all this? Well, nuclear war would happen pretty fast and if you were to live in a targeted city your exit from this planet would be pretty immediate. The world would heal itself after tens of thousands of years and hopefully new animals and plant life would evolve without humans trapping them in zoos, chopping down forests and causing global warming. So, there’s a positive side to everything I guess;)

Article by Kevin Baker

Click here to find out what would happen if Europe and America went to war.

Video of Island Dispute Activities 2012

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Change Your Pesonality Online

If you have always been the shy type and would like to break out from your shell, then the Internet can help you out.

If you have always had an attitude problem but would like to change for the better, then the Internet may also be the best source of help. Whatever your reasons may be for wanting to change your personality, you are likely to achieve your goal more easily if you do so online.

What Makes the Internet a Good Place to Create a Brand New You?

There are several reasons why the Internet can be a tremendous advantage to helping you achieve your goal when it comes to defining and building a positive personality for yourself.

  • You can establish your own limits. Although the Internet allows people from all over the world to connect with other, its essential nature is also what protects users from encroaching on each otherâ??s privacies. Letâ??s say that youâ??re hoping to be less inhibited. You can use the Internet to gradually test and push your limits bit by bit. But if you want to retreat to your comfort zone, you can do so right away.
  • Get to know a more diverse range of individuals. Since the Internet is virtually accessible from all over the world, there is no saying what kind of person you would be able to meet online. Even if you live in the Midwest, thereâ??s no reason why you canâ??t enjoy conversations with Arabs, Europeans, and Asians. You will also have equal opportunities to getting to know people from various age groups, backgrounds, industries, and cultures.
  • You can enjoy more flexibility in defining your personality. You know that something about your personality has to change, but you are not yet quite sure about what you want to be and how you want to be known. If so, there is no need to be in a hurry. The nice thing about the Internet is that it offers unlimited chances for you to do things over and over again until you get your goal.

Tips for Trouble-Free Personal Growth on the Internet

Personality changes are a way for you to enjoy personal growth. You can do achieve your goal more effectively by keeping the following tips in mind.

  • Be aware of what exactly you want to change about your personality and what you want to be through change.
  • Remember to choose the right setting. The people around you â?? the activities available to you from a website or forum â?? must be the kind who will support your quest for personal growth instead of hindering you from it.
  • Set a reward system for yourself. This will help you to motivate yourself and try harder and do better every time.

Enjoy quality and uninterrupted communication online!

According to a famous Cell Phone Expert, with or without a personality change, you will have a better time communicating with other people online if your access to the Internet is fast and of good quality. Certainly, prompt responses to people contacting you would also be appreciated. For that to happen, you may want to check what your options are for the best internet access.

Author’s Bio:

Krystine Joy Sitjar is a freelance article writer that loves to write about just anything.

iOS or Android?

In the smartphone and tablet industry, Apple devices running on iOS continue battling for market domination with various companies whose sole similarity is the fact that their devices run on Googleâ??s Android OS.

If youâ??re torn between the two, here are some factors you may want to consider.

  • Batteries â?? Battery life and power savings options differ from one device to another. As such, this is not really a matter of choosing between an iOS and Android device. What matters more are the specific results that come out when the devices youâ??re interested in are tested for battery power. Ideally speaking, however, most of todayâ??s newest iOS and Android devices can run up to 8 hours of continuous and heavy use.
  • Screen â?? For most people, screen size is the most important factor to consider. This is followed shortly by the intuitiveness of your phoneâ??s touchscreen display.
  • Camera â?? The higher the MP level is for the pictures you take with your phone, the better! However, make sure to consider other features of your camera. Does it come with an option for flash and red-eye reduction? How comprehensive are its features when it comes to editing? Are they enough for what you need or would you still have to buy a paid app after?
  • Video camera â?? Technical specifications for a phoneâ??s camera are different for its video recording capabilities. This is something you should look into as well if you plan on using your phone extensively for recording videos.
  • Operating system â?? When it comes to a deviceâ??s OS, consider first and foremost how user-friendly it is. Does it offer quick access to the most commonly used applications and features? Is it vulnerable to malware attacks? Some reports suggest that in terms of malware protection, you are likely to encounter more problems when using an Android device. Consider the built-in features that your operating system comes with as well. What kind of features does your phoneâ??s built-in clock, calculator, calculator, and notepad offer?
  • Connectivity â?? One thing that Android has a clear advantage over Appleâ??s iOS is its USB connectivity. With the Apple, you will have to invest in an adaptor to connect to another device via USB. Sometimes, even additional hardware doesnâ??t make USB connectivity possible.
  • Internet service â?? How can the device connect to the Internet? Again, this aspect is more dependent on the type of device youâ??re using instead of being an OS issue. Also, you might want to prioritize using a device with 4G access as this is supposed to be the dominant type of connection in the future.
  • Application â?? At present, applications available for the iOS are not just greater in number but also in terms of diversity and quality.

Get connected today!

Whether you end up with an Android or iOS device, keep in mind that your deviceâ??s functionality and recreational value will likely increase with Internet access â?? especially if itâ??s the constant or unlimited kind.

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Author’s Bio:

Krystine Joy Sitjar is a freelance writer that loves to write about almost anything else.

 

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