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Want a reason to upgrade to Windows 7 ?

Posted on 2010-02-03 by Greg

In a presentation yesterday, a McAfee representative stated that security experts thus far have not found a way to modify the “Operation Aurora” zero-day exploit of IE to overcome the defense represented by the combination of Address Space Layout Randomization … Continue reading →

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Your kids will thank you for this budget

Posted on 2010-02-01 by Greg

The Wall Street Journal reported just now that President Barack Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2011. The budget plan calls for nearly $1 trillion in tax increases on upper-income families — largely by allowing Bush-era tax cuts … Continue reading →

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Outlet Malls – Outlets for What?

Posted on 2010-01-25 by Greg

Smartmoney has an article that shows how far retailers have adapted to outlet malls. Salient points: For most retailers, outlet malls have become clearance centers Some retailers are stocking the “gaps” in lines at outlets with “outlet-only” merchandise, not marketed … Continue reading →

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Apple’s Tabla Rasa

Posted on 2010-01-25 by Greg

Tabula rasa (Latin: blank slate) refers to the notion that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that their knowledge comes from experience and perception. We will soon know much more about the new Apple Tablet, on January 27, … Continue reading →

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PeerGuardian 2 and Logitech Vid

Posted on 2010-01-19 by Greg

If you use PeerGuardian 2 (PG2) and Logitech Vid, you will notice that PG2 blocks NebuAd, Inc at 66.151.151.20:5062. It turns out that this IP address actually belongs to SightSpeed, Inc. Logitech bought SightSpeed on Oct 29, 2008. Because of … Continue reading →

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The Authority and Motivation to Act Decisively

Posted on 2010-01-04 by Greg

The Christmas Day Airliner Attack and the Intelligence Process (Stratfor) “A process that says that in a war against radical Islamists, an elderly visitor from Iceland is as big of a potential threat as a twentysomething from Yemen might satisfy … Continue reading →

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Snowball Fight!

Posted on 2010-01-01 by Greg

It’s nice to start the year of 2010 with a resolution to be more serious in the new year. Continue reading →

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About Droid

Posted on 2009-11-06 by Greg

I have upgraded to Motorola Droid from what is now an antique. I’ve only had it for a few hours. I was surprised at how heavy it is. I was also surprised at how small the keys are on the … Continue reading →

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Patience, Republicans, Patience

Posted on 2009-09-10 by Greg

George Washington was succeeded in the presidency by John Adams. At the time, it was hoped that political parties would not be necessary because of a strong desire for unity in thought. It did not take long for parties to … Continue reading →

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The Gravity House

Posted on 2009-09-04 by Greg

Washington is the new Gravity House. Continue reading →

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