13 February 2008
Let's talk some politics for a moment.
Just wanted to drop a little politics on you tonight. I am not currently partial to anyone as it is still fairly early and just a bit disgusted with all of them. Hillary and Obama were showing signs of playing nice for a bit, but reality kicked in and they started biting each other again. Hillary is pretty much history unless Obama turns out to be a polygamist with a few extra wives and kids hidden somewhere.
The Republicans have been really disappointing to me so far, they have just been downright childish and someone needs to put a foot in the proverbial butt. Romney dropping out pretty much gives the nomination to McCain, but he better wake up quick if he wants a shot in November.
The Candidates:
John McCain- Hmm. Just not sure. Needs to work on his "speechifying" I suggest looking at some old footage of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, no matter how you feel about either, you cannot deny the charisma and ability to raise the roof.
Hillary Clinton- Just can't see it happening.
Mike Huckabee- He's done, just doesn't realize it and has money to spend.
Obama Barack- This guy just maybe the winning ticket, but still a bit early to predict.
No matter who get's the nominations, November will prove to be one of the most entertaining elections of all time, I just have that feeling.
The Republicans have been really disappointing to me so far, they have just been downright childish and someone needs to put a foot in the proverbial butt. Romney dropping out pretty much gives the nomination to McCain, but he better wake up quick if he wants a shot in November.
The Candidates:
John McCain- Hmm. Just not sure. Needs to work on his "speechifying" I suggest looking at some old footage of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, no matter how you feel about either, you cannot deny the charisma and ability to raise the roof.
Hillary Clinton- Just can't see it happening.
Mike Huckabee- He's done, just doesn't realize it and has money to spend.
Obama Barack- This guy just maybe the winning ticket, but still a bit early to predict.
No matter who get's the nominations, November will prove to be one of the most entertaining elections of all time, I just have that feeling.
12 February 2008
Identity Theft is preventable
ID Theft is very PREVENTABLE.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Everywhere USA, the time is long past due to WAKE UP!!! Identity Theft has become as much a part of society as baseball and apple pie.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Everywhere USA, the time is long past due to WAKE UP!!! Identity Theft has become as much a part of society as baseball and apple pie.
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I recently took a drive through my neighborhood association that consists of 2300 homes and that equates to at least to a minimum of 1500 plus computers with internet access. So, I packed up my laptop and took a little spin around the neighborhood. Care to guess what I discovered? 474 unsecured wireless networks!!!
I recently took a drive through my neighborhood association that consists of 2300 homes and that equates to at least to a minimum of 1500 plus computers with internet access. So, I packed up my laptop and took a little spin around the neighborhood. Care to guess what I discovered? 474 unsecured wireless networks!!!
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Do you realize how many “hackers and crackers” out there who do nothing but drive around all day with the goal of logging into someone’s home system? Within a matter of seconds, they can access your bank account numbers, credit card numbers, utility accounts (which can lead to personal info), and the most coveted item, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
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During my drive, the one thing that really stood out was all of the Home Security signs in front yards, stickers on windows, etc.
During my drive, the one thing that really stood out was all of the Home Security signs in front yards, stickers on windows, etc.
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Why would you go to the effort to protect silverware, T.V.s, furniture, etc., but choose to leave your intellectual property and private information completely wide open?
My Favorite quote:
“That happens to other people”
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If you are running your network unsecured, call the Tech Support number on your router, it will take them maybe 5 min to get you secured and buttoned up. Be smart, just do it.
If you are running your network unsecured, call the Tech Support number on your router, it will take them maybe 5 min to get you secured and buttoned up. Be smart, just do it.
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Questions to ask yourself:
Questions to ask yourself:
Is my wireless network secure?
Do I have a firewall program installed?
Do I have a reputable anti-spyware program running?
The answer should be the same for all 3, YES.
Other Tips to remember:
Do I have a firewall program installed?
Do I have a reputable anti-spyware program running?
The answer should be the same for all 3, YES.
Other Tips to remember:
Never reply to an email asking for personal information until you have at the very minimum contacted the alleged requestor and verified, I still caution about sending info via email.
When making an online purchase, be sure the system offers a secure and encrypted environment. Verisign, Hacker Safe are two examples of what you should look for.
Be wary of any get rich message you receive via email, 9.999999 times out of 10 they will sell your info to a third party marketing company.
Top Email scams:
Your Paypal account needs verification
Your Credit Card has been compromised.
Transfer money from a foreign bank and receive a commission.
ATM Machines.
Avoid using machines if it is not a machine from your bank or at least a machine from a nationally well known Bank.
If you have no choice and need cash:
Look around the machine for any unusual looking device hooked to it.
I always recommend not taking a receipt, some devices pick up the signal and too many times the receipt is left behind in haste.
Try to shield the keypad as you type in your code.
When it comes to the identity thieves of the world, always remember that they usually gather info from the simplest ways possible, just be smart.
Ask Dan at askme@myviewis.com if you have any questions.
Keep Spyware away from your PC
Spyware has surpassed the virus as the most troublesome and annoying PC threat.
The latest SmitFraud type of spyware that bombards your PC with Securtiy warnings and offers to scan your PC is the latest that only has one real cure for removal. The good news is it is a free tool and fairly simple if you follow directions. http://forum.securitycadets.com/index.php?showtopic=283
For everyday protection, I highly reccommend one of these two products, they keep things in check and in most cases, will prevent the SmitFraud from infecting you.
http://www.webroot.com/
http://www.spyhunter.com/
The latest SmitFraud type of spyware that bombards your PC with Securtiy warnings and offers to scan your PC is the latest that only has one real cure for removal. The good news is it is a free tool and fairly simple if you follow directions. http://forum.securitycadets.com/index.php?showtopic=283
For everyday protection, I highly reccommend one of these two products, they keep things in check and in most cases, will prevent the SmitFraud from infecting you.
http://www.webroot.com/
http://www.spyhunter.com/
11 February 2008
Podmaxx 08 frees you forever from iTunes
Note to Apple: You guys are killing me with this stuff!!!
First, let me state for the record that I am not an "anti-iPodite", I love my iPod, I bought one for my wife and daughter, have bought several as gifts. Here's the but, they have a few quirks and no real solution in-house for protecting your itunes library. It is just a little frustrating at times.
So I ventured into my local Staples, and picked up the sales clerks rec of a product called Podmaxx 08, he told me it would solve all my problems related to backing up and protecting my iTunes library.
Hmm. Was he right? You bet he was, I love this Podmaxx 08 product for way too many reasons to list here. The bottom line, IT WORKED!! Some of the perks of Podmaxx was the transfer capability, DVDS copied straight into my iTunes, say goodbye to paying Apple for movies. Create ringtones, that was fun. But most importantly, I have a very simple solution for protecting my music library. Heck, I can even use Podmaxx to do some other things I am sure Apple isn't crazy about, but so what. It's my iPod I paid almost $300 bux for, it's my music I PAID for once, not gonna pay twice, nobody should. As for the "other stuff" Podmaxx 08 can do, well, better find out for yourself. I did contact the folks there and they are giving all of my vistiors a %40 discount by entering the Priority Code Bling40 at the online checkout.
First, let me state for the record that I am not an "anti-iPodite", I love my iPod, I bought one for my wife and daughter, have bought several as gifts. Here's the but, they have a few quirks and no real solution in-house for protecting your itunes library. It is just a little frustrating at times.
So I ventured into my local Staples, and picked up the sales clerks rec of a product called Podmaxx 08, he told me it would solve all my problems related to backing up and protecting my iTunes library.
Hmm. Was he right? You bet he was, I love this Podmaxx 08 product for way too many reasons to list here. The bottom line, IT WORKED!! Some of the perks of Podmaxx was the transfer capability, DVDS copied straight into my iTunes, say goodbye to paying Apple for movies. Create ringtones, that was fun. But most importantly, I have a very simple solution for protecting my music library. Heck, I can even use Podmaxx to do some other things I am sure Apple isn't crazy about, but so what. It's my iPod I paid almost $300 bux for, it's my music I PAID for once, not gonna pay twice, nobody should. As for the "other stuff" Podmaxx 08 can do, well, better find out for yourself. I did contact the folks there and they are giving all of my vistiors a %40 discount by entering the Priority Code Bling40 at the online checkout.
Did I mention it lets me transfer my favorite YouTube Videos to my iTunes? Nice.
Visit my friends at Podmaxx
Visit my friends at Podmaxx
Have fun.
Get DVDs and CDs Cheap without the frills
These guys rock the system.
If you don't need the fancy packaging for CD's and DVDS, checkout my friends at Just the Disc.
http://www.justthedisc.com/
If you don't need the fancy packaging for CD's and DVDS, checkout my friends at Just the Disc.
http://www.justthedisc.com/
Pet Peeve of the Moment
I have decided to create a "My pet peeve of the moment"
You know what can be a tad frustrating? Going to the grocery store and your standing in line, the person in front of you has a big load of groceries, plenty of time to get the checkbook out, or the credit card/debit card out of the purse. No, they choose to wait till every last grocery is checked thru, then they start digging into the purse, pull it out, look at it, then they swipe it or begin to write the check. Let's be a bit more proactive ladies. It really is the considerate thing to do. Ok?
You know what can be a tad frustrating? Going to the grocery store and your standing in line, the person in front of you has a big load of groceries, plenty of time to get the checkbook out, or the credit card/debit card out of the purse. No, they choose to wait till every last grocery is checked thru, then they start digging into the purse, pull it out, look at it, then they swipe it or begin to write the check. Let's be a bit more proactive ladies. It really is the considerate thing to do. Ok?
British Men have got it all wrong
Just wanted to send a "Wake Up you Idiots" to our British friends across the pond. I don't even know how to respond to an article like this. Geez, I am speechless.
British men prefer TV to.....
British men prefer TV to.....
10 February 2008
Beer and Good times
Interesting Observation here.
Beer = Fortified water, basically a health drink due to the contents of barley, hops, wheat.
Wine = Grape Juice Plus. Alternate Definitions: Mature Grape Juice,Seasoned Grape Juice, Experienced Grape Juice,Grape Extract.
Tequila = Cactus juice, I mean,all Health food stores sell extract of some type of cactus. What's the big damn deal?
Margarita = More of the healthy cactus extract, and Lime. What's to debate about the health benefits?
Martini = This can be more complicated. Gin and Vodka are popular Martinis. Gin is made from Wheat and Juniper Berries. Vodka is made from potatoes ( That would be Idaho bitches) Vermouth comes from grapes and an herbal blend. What the hell isn't healthy about a Martini? So backoff!!!
Koolaid = Enough sugar to give an elephant diabetes.
This same could be said about me, LOL.
Beer = Fortified water, basically a health drink due to the contents of barley, hops, wheat.
Wine = Grape Juice Plus. Alternate Definitions: Mature Grape Juice,Seasoned Grape Juice, Experienced Grape Juice,Grape Extract.
Tequila = Cactus juice, I mean,all Health food stores sell extract of some type of cactus. What's the big damn deal?
Margarita = More of the healthy cactus extract, and Lime. What's to debate about the health benefits?
Martini = This can be more complicated. Gin and Vodka are popular Martinis. Gin is made from Wheat and Juniper Berries. Vodka is made from potatoes ( That would be Idaho bitches) Vermouth comes from grapes and an herbal blend. What the hell isn't healthy about a Martini? So backoff!!!
Koolaid = Enough sugar to give an elephant diabetes.
This same could be said about me, LOL.
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