The Biggest Cyber Attack in U.S. History In 2014, a massive aggressive hacking campaign against the United States gathered extensive personal information on more than 22 million members of the military, intelligence community, and high level U.S. government personnel. The Washington Post reports: “beyond the rising number of apparent victims, U.S. officials said the breaches… Continue reading Why Retaliation Against Russia is Counter Productive
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Prisma Photo App Turns Pictures into Art
The Prisma Photo App for iPhone can convert your pictures into art. Below are some before and after samples using different filter effects in the app. Click any image for a larger gallery view. Thanks to Alex for helping discover this amazing app!
Emphasis on Russian Hacking is Misguided, Overblown, and Counter Productive
Latest News and Intelligence The following Senate hearing video from 5 January 2017 provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive intelligence information provided by the top ranking members of the military and intelligence community. The video is 3 hours and 23 minutes long. Summary There’s been a significant amount of news coverage, intelligence gathering, and diplomatic… Continue reading Emphasis on Russian Hacking is Misguided, Overblown, and Counter Productive
Why I agree with 107 former Justice officials that Sholom Rubashkin should be set free
On 26 December 2016, writing on behalf of 107 former Justice officials, in a Washington Post article, former deputy attorney general Philip B. Heymann made the case for releasing Sholom Rubashkin. I’d like to add my support for their request. I first learned of Sholom Rubashkin many years ago after seeing some disturbing video footage recorded covertly… Continue reading Why I agree with 107 former Justice officials that Sholom Rubashkin should be set free
Windows 10 – Printing PDF Files in Edge Internet Browser
When learning Windows 10, one of the challenges people commonly have is with printing. There are two issues people encounter when trying to print. First, there’s no obvious File menu, so people don’t know where to click to find printing. The menu isn’t labeled. It’s hidden under 3 dots in the top right corner of… Continue reading Windows 10 – Printing PDF Files in Edge Internet Browser
Adjustable Belts with No Holes – ComfortClick, Grip6, Mission Belt, ZipBelt
There are various adjustable belts on the market today. View the videos below, or click here to view and buy on Amazon. ComfortClick Belt Grip6 Belt Mission Belt ZipBelt
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Apple Programs Still Running After Quit – Force Quit Task Manager
Problem Description An operating system design flaw that has persisted over about three years is the presence of program running, using memory, and slowing down the computer after they have been closed and quit. This has been reported to Apple, and others have noticed it as well, but the problem remains through the current macOS… Continue reading Apple Programs Still Running After Quit – Force Quit Task Manager
Password Strength and Security Tips from BlueHost
Password Requirements The password must meet these requirements: Must be at least 8 characters long A lowercase letter (e.g. abcde) An uppercase letter (e.g. ABCDE) A number (e.g. 123456) A symbol or a space (e.g. ~!@#$%^) Tips for choosing a password Avoid dictionary words. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. Use a… Continue reading Password Strength and Security Tips from BlueHost
Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law
CONTENT and TOPICS Here are the topics covered in the most recent Connect Iowa City podcast recorded on 14 December 2016 at 11:00 AM. The audio player is below. CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Time (mm:ss): 01:29 – 15:59 Tax implications of Linn Street development decision. Iowa Workforce Credit Match. Preserving historic integrity. New development height… Continue reading Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law
Trevor Noah on NPR – Fresh Air – Discusses Donald J Trump
Trevor Noah Interview – Friday – 16 December 2016 – National Public Radio – Fresh Air – Excerpts: Trevor Noah discusses Donald J Trump, language, and African dictators. The complete show and transcript are available at npr.org/2016/12/16/505847054/trevor-noah-says-he-grew-up-in-the-shadow-of-a-giant-his-mom. Click the play button below to hear an excerpt from the show.
High Quality Business Cards from MOO
Use this link to order business cards from MOO and you’ll get a $15 discount. https://refer.moo.com/s/ij6dk I’ve been admiring cards from MOO for a long time whenever I saw them. They are very thick and have a smooth soft velvety texture. There’s an option to have rounded corners, and unusual size cards. So today I finally placed… Continue reading High Quality Business Cards from MOO