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January 6, 2006
Microsoft rushes out patch for nasty Windows flaw; Athletes and their tattoos; 'Bolero' through a cochlear implant?
This one is so dangerous that Microsoft released a fix without waiting for the monthly updates, recommending that customers apply the update immediately.
The problem goes all the way back to Windows 98, and, unlike many previous security vulnerabilities, could potentially be exploited if a user simply viewed a malicious image on a Web site or in an email message. -- Designtechnica
Download the patch from Microsoft for the version of Windows you're using, open it, close other programs, install and reboot. That's it. Done.
-- Pre-patch FAQ on the flaw at Computerworld.

The right arm of Jeremy Shockey, N.Y. Giants.
Athletes and Their Tattoos: A photo gallery at SI.com.
My Bionic Quest for Bolero: 'He's been haunted by Ravel's masterpiece since he lost his hearing. A deaf man's pursuit of the perfect audio upgrade.' A good read at Wired.
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