This could have been my favorite show. Why didn't it make it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_CZkPL7iIs
31 March 2008
Girl bands vs Boy bands?
I saw on the news tonight that the New Kids on the Block were possibly planning a reunion show and that kind of got me to thinking about the fun of a Girl band vs Boy band "playoff". Well, kind of lost it's steam when I started with my favorite girl band of all time, The Runaways!! They would have literally kicked the crapola out of ANY Boy band. Any!!
I got news for you New Kids, Insync, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys, When the Runaways got through with you, you boys would be wearing dresses and most likely having your periods.
These were some bad chicks in every sense of the word. Why aren't they in the Rock Hall of Fame?
I got news for you New Kids, Insync, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys, When the Runaways got through with you, you boys would be wearing dresses and most likely having your periods.
These were some bad chicks in every sense of the word. Why aren't they in the Rock Hall of Fame?
Preventing Identity Theft….Part 2
With the “regular tax season” deadline of April 15th getting closer, the schemers and scammers will be going full steam ahead hoping to lure you into their twisted little web that we know as Identity Theft.
Learn the various terms and phrases out there in cyber land. Remember when “being bad” was actually good? Well, Phishing isn’t fishing for trout these days. Stay current.
Things to remember:
I.D. Thieves prey on everyone; they toss a line out and see who bites.
When receiving an email from your bank, always call your local branch to verify.
Make a point to visit your state and federal websites to keep yourself up to date with the latest schemes as listed below.
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank, they should ask you some validating questions about yourself. I always ask THEM a few questions, then hang up and call my local branch. You just cannot be too careful when it comes to bank info.
The IRS never contacts you via email about a refund or issue with your return, NEVER. This is always a sure fire scam.
1. Phishing: Phishing is a tactic used by Internet-based thieves to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal information they can then use to access the victims’ financial accounts. These criminals use the information obtained to empty the victims’ bank accounts, run up credit card charges and apply for loans or credit in the victims’ names. Phishing scams often take the form of an e-mail that appears to come from a legitimate source. Some scam e-mails falsely claim to come from the IRS. To date, taxpayers have forwarded more than 33,000 of these scam e-mails, reflecting more than 1,500 different schemes, to the IRS.
2. Scams Related to the Economic Stimulus Payment: Some scam artists are trying to trick individuals into revealing personal financial information that can be used to access their financial accounts by making promises relating to the economic stimulus payment, often called a “rebate.” To obtain the payment, eligible individuals in most cases will not have to do anything more than file a 2007 federal tax return. But some criminals posing as IRS representatives are trying to trick taxpayers into revealing their personal financial information by falsely telling them they must provide information to get a payment. For instance, a potential victim is told by phone or e-mail that he or she is eligible for a rebate but must provide a bank account number (or similar information) to get the payment. If the target is unwilling, the victim is then told that he cannot receive the rebate unless the information is provided. Individuals should remember that the only way to get a stimulus payment is to file a 2007 tax return. The IRS urges taxpayers to be extra-vigilant. The IRS will not contact taxpayers by phone or e-mail about their stimulus payment.
3. Military Spouses Targeted: The BBB warned that a caller claiming to represent the Red Cross informs military spouses that their husband or wife has been injured while on duty in Iraq and has been med-evacuated to a German hospital. The caller then claims that in order to start medical treatment, the spouse must provide correct identification of their enlisted family member including a Social Security number and birth date. (All the schemes and scams are slimy, but this one really rocks the slime ball meter)
Remember, keep your Firewalls up, your PC and security products updated and you should be fine. If you have a question or not sure about something, just ask. www.myviewis.com
Next month we are going to talk a little about all these texts messaging our kids are doing.
Learn the various terms and phrases out there in cyber land. Remember when “being bad” was actually good? Well, Phishing isn’t fishing for trout these days. Stay current.
Things to remember:
I.D. Thieves prey on everyone; they toss a line out and see who bites.
When receiving an email from your bank, always call your local branch to verify.
Make a point to visit your state and federal websites to keep yourself up to date with the latest schemes as listed below.
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank, they should ask you some validating questions about yourself. I always ask THEM a few questions, then hang up and call my local branch. You just cannot be too careful when it comes to bank info.
The IRS never contacts you via email about a refund or issue with your return, NEVER. This is always a sure fire scam.
1. Phishing: Phishing is a tactic used by Internet-based thieves to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal information they can then use to access the victims’ financial accounts. These criminals use the information obtained to empty the victims’ bank accounts, run up credit card charges and apply for loans or credit in the victims’ names. Phishing scams often take the form of an e-mail that appears to come from a legitimate source. Some scam e-mails falsely claim to come from the IRS. To date, taxpayers have forwarded more than 33,000 of these scam e-mails, reflecting more than 1,500 different schemes, to the IRS.
2. Scams Related to the Economic Stimulus Payment: Some scam artists are trying to trick individuals into revealing personal financial information that can be used to access their financial accounts by making promises relating to the economic stimulus payment, often called a “rebate.” To obtain the payment, eligible individuals in most cases will not have to do anything more than file a 2007 federal tax return. But some criminals posing as IRS representatives are trying to trick taxpayers into revealing their personal financial information by falsely telling them they must provide information to get a payment. For instance, a potential victim is told by phone or e-mail that he or she is eligible for a rebate but must provide a bank account number (or similar information) to get the payment. If the target is unwilling, the victim is then told that he cannot receive the rebate unless the information is provided. Individuals should remember that the only way to get a stimulus payment is to file a 2007 tax return. The IRS urges taxpayers to be extra-vigilant. The IRS will not contact taxpayers by phone or e-mail about their stimulus payment.
3. Military Spouses Targeted: The BBB warned that a caller claiming to represent the Red Cross informs military spouses that their husband or wife has been injured while on duty in Iraq and has been med-evacuated to a German hospital. The caller then claims that in order to start medical treatment, the spouse must provide correct identification of their enlisted family member including a Social Security number and birth date. (All the schemes and scams are slimy, but this one really rocks the slime ball meter)
Remember, keep your Firewalls up, your PC and security products updated and you should be fine. If you have a question or not sure about something, just ask. www.myviewis.com
Next month we are going to talk a little about all these texts messaging our kids are doing.
26 March 2008
I understand the need for rules and guidlines, but....
25 March 2008
Put Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame Please
No excuses for his behavior, it's certainly not my place to judge, but look at the past, present and future and put Pete Rose in Cooperstown. Enough already, just DO IT!
24 March 2008
Is there a perfect sandwich?
I have always been very outspoken about my "Pursuit of the Perfect Sandwich". After years of searching, sampling and creating, I believe I have finally discovered exactly "What the Perfect Sandwich is".
For some people, it's as simple as peanut butter and jelly. Others may enjoy a ham and cheese on rye, some with mustard, some with mayo. (Try tossing a few Lays potato chips on any cold cut combo)
National chains like Subway, Quiznos, Mr. Goodcents, etc, spend millions of marketing dollars each year trying to convince you their latest creation is the answer to your sandwich dreams. Then they only make it available for 30 days, hmmmm. It's all good though.
The privately owned sandwich shops are a little more to my liking, they tend to be a buck or two more a sandwich, but the quality is better and they usually have some very creative names for their arterie clogging creations that we love so much.
So, at the end of the day, what I feel is the "Perfect Sandwich", is the sandwich you are eating right now. The sandwich you want right then and there. What is it? Mayo? Lettuce? Cheese or no cheese? The perfect sandwich can vary from day to day and that is a very beautiful thing. Variety!!
I will make one thing perfectly clear, I do not tolerate bigotry among the cold cuts!! If you are an Anti-Bologna-ite, or feel Liverwurst is beneath you, keep your unkind words to your self please.
I will be rolling out a new sandwich blog with some of my favorites as well as new discoveries, stay tuned.
Until we meet again, keep the mustard chilled, the pickles sliced and never forget, you may Call me Dan.
23 March 2008
Very Good Point.
Driving home from a weekend getway today, my wife made a very profound statement that almost caused me to load my shorts I laughed so hard, however, the more I thought about it I realized she made a helluva good point.
We were driving through Palm Springs trying to find a place to eat, well, long story short it didn't work out and we ended up at a Jack in the box for some "burgers". My wife said, "Let's just get through this meal, we are gonna have like 7,000 more meals together in our lifetime and we can mark this one off as bad one and still get home on time". LOL. I love it.
We were driving through Palm Springs trying to find a place to eat, well, long story short it didn't work out and we ended up at a Jack in the box for some "burgers". My wife said, "Let's just get through this meal, we are gonna have like 7,000 more meals together in our lifetime and we can mark this one off as bad one and still get home on time". LOL. I love it.
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