Mom finds out about blog
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—In a turn of events the 30-year-old characterized as "horrifying," Kevin Widmar announced Tuesday that his mother Lillian has discovered his weblog. Above: Widmar, whose blog was recently discovered by his mother Lillian (inset). "Apparently, Mom typed [Widmar's employer] Dean Healthcare into Google along with my name and, lo and behold, PlanetKevin popped up," Widmar said. "I'm so fucked." In an e-mail sent to Widmar Monday, Lillian reported in large purple letters that she was "VERY EXCITED :)!!!" to find his "computer diary," but was perplexed that he hadn't mentioned it to her. Too Funny!
Important Information Regarding your Citibank Account
This is a great article regarding a series of online fraud initiatives targeting customers of financial institutions. Despite the fact the public is becoming better educated regarding these scams, the methods themselves are getting more sophisticated and in some cases, downright elegant. Full Story
The problems with abundance
I found this story to be quite interesting. It discusses the impact of technology on the otherwise natural occurence of scarcity. Worth a read. Full Story
Get a Mac!
Computer security experts issued a joint report on Wednesday saying that the ubiquitous reach of Microsoft Corp.'s software on desktops worldwide has made computer networks a national security risk susceptible to "massive, cascading failures." Full Story
Looking a little too far...
We survived Isabel. I think I have systems up and running to pre-storm levels, so let me know if you get a bounced email or if one of the websites is down.
Bracing for Bella!
Here in Northern Virginia we are getting ready for heavy winds and rain tomorrow afternoon and evening. Most offices and schools are shut down, and I sure the video stores are running low on movies. In the event of a power outage, the typepad blog will be fine, but all my other domains and email will go down. If you can't reach me, it is because the Devost family is reading by candlelight!
Terror Experts Warn of New Attacks
US terrorism experts are warning that more work needs to be done to avoid further attacks by extremists. The warning comes as the second anniversary of September 11 draws near. The US Department of Homeland Security said it was confident the country was now protected like never before.
But Matthew Devost, the head of the Terrorism Research Center, a private research firm, said it would be some time before the Homeland Security Department as a fully functioning, integrated unit.
He said: "We always use the analogy of trying to build an aeroplane during take off.
"They're taking all these pieces and components, trying to integrate them into one department and still at the same time effectively increase the level of homeland security within the United States.
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Blackout, Viruses Concern Congress
When modern life halted for millions in the Northeast last month, people throughout the country asked if a blackout could strike them. Members of Congress have a more frightening question: Could someone cause such havoc on purpose?
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