Take a couple of minutes to read Jerry Bowyer’s “Don’t Blame the Markets” OpEd in the New York Sun today it does a good job laying out how we got to where we are in the current sub prime mortgage mess.
Disgusting
Disgusting is about the nicest thing I can say about the cover of the April 21st issue of Time Magazine. There are somethings that are sacred, that symbolize courage and selflessness Joe Rosenthal’s photograph of Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima is one of them. Time’s decision to alter that photograph by removing our […]
Congratulations
Congratulations Trevor Immelman, 2008 Masters champion. Immelman posted a 3 over par 75 in the final round to beat Tiger Woods by three strokes. He held at least share of the lead through all 4 rounds making him the first champion to do so since Seve Ballesteros in 1980.
Mobile Malware
Here’s a short but informative video on mobile threats from the folks at F-Secure.
Secure Computing Follow-up
I came across a few interesting articles and resources anyone who attended last nights presentation might be interested in. First is an article by David Harely on Macs & Malware. Second the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report on cyber crime. IC3 is a partnership between the FBI and the National […]
Products & services mentioned during presentation to DACS
Alternative Web Browsers Firefox Opera Information on Hoaxes and Urban Ledgeneds Vmyths Hoaxbusters Snopes Must Have Tools Acronis True Image PE Builder (Bart PE) Trend Micro Sysclean Anti-Virus Software F-Prot Anti-Virus F-Secure Anti-Virus or Internet Security Kaspersky AntiVirus or Internet Security Nod32 Anti-Virus or Smart Security Anti-Spyware Software Ad-Aware 2007 CounterSpy SpyBot Search & Destroy […]
Is it me?
Is it me or has the world gone nuts? I picked up my local paper this morning and there was front page story on two 13 year olds being arrested for threatening to shoot a public school teacher. I’ll be the first one to admit I had more than a few disagreements with my teachers […]
Speaking Engagement
I’ll be speaking at a meeting of the Danbury Area Computer Society on Monday, April 7th. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. with registration and casual networking. I’ll be speaking at about 8:00 p.m. For more information about DACS and the evenings agenda visit their web site. Download a printable Handout
Merry Christmas
Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. -Ephesians 1:2 Have a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year, may you be blessed with every joy during this glorious season.
Duh… A mind is a terrible thing to waste!
Have you ever wondered why so many Europeans think Americans are idiots? Here’s a good example of why… Meet Kellie Pickler country music star and someone who is dumber than a 5th grader. Update: After watching this clip a second time and reading some comments associated with it I feel compelled to say something to […]
Happy Thanksgiving
A Cowboy’s Thanksgiving Prayer By Steve Lucas Dear Lord, I’m mighty thankful for all the things you give. I’m thankful for stars above and the cowboy’s life I live. I’m thankful for this free land it’s mountains and its dales. I’m thankful for its little towns and lonely, dusty trails. I’m thankful that I’ve had […]