www.torrentspy.com and uTorrent.
There's a few good private trackers, but I'll let you discover those. Tip: One is the name of one of Mario's enemies.
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Torrents, when used properly, offer far more anonymity than usenet. If you're using your ISP's news server, then there's a direct trail of evidence. If you're using a paid service, enjoy having your credit status raped.
uTorrent + PeerGuardian. Because security means more than speed.