Russian Roulette with your Network

First of all, before I really start, I hope that you all had a great start in 2009. Mine was actually pretty mixed. The good side was, how my year really started and what I saw when I looked out the window at January 1st (yes, I was on vacation skiing and this was how the view was almost each and every morning): But honestly, this is not the only reason, why I wrote this post. There is another one which is much, much more serious: Unfortunately there are still plenty of customers playing Russian Roulette with their network. This term was actually used by one of our security engineers – who w...

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A Detroiter's Perspective - 2009 Winter Classic

From the Hockey Malnourished to Hockeytown, the Winter Classic is a big deal. Nothing will ever change what a game of old-fashioned outside hockey looks or feels like: the bitter elements, whipping wind and even snow. Last year's Winter Classic was a huge success with Buffalo facing off against Pittsburgh, but it seemed something missing. While enthralling and riveting, and boasting one of the league's premiere superstars, the game didn't have that nostalgic feel. Buffalo and Pittsburgh are both heavily decorated but don't have anywhere near the rivalry or the history as Original Six rivals do...

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Post Rose Parade: Showcase of floats viewing tips

If you did not have the opportunity to watch the Rose Parade in Person or if you would like to see the Rose Parade up close you can this Friday and Saturday at the Showcase of floats at the end of the parade route. The Showcase of Floats is a unique opportunity for the public to step up close and personal and see/smell the floats and their beauty. A closeup view of the floats After every Rose Parade, the floral masterpieces are parked along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena. Visiting Tips As you enter the float viewing venue, pick up a brochure to help you understand the Post ...

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The Gaza War Continues

A collection of articles, accounts, interviews, pictures and reports I’ve seen over the last few days. Pictorial comparison first. An Israeli neighborhood bomb shelter. A Palestinian “neighborhood bomb shelter.” Breaking News Reports: Casualties Rise in Gaza Offensive (BBC Middle East) Dr Khamis al-Essi, an emergency doctor at Gaza’s biggest hospital, al-Shifa, said they were struggling to cope with the huge numbers of casualties. He said they had received “all sorts of casualties, from shattered bodies, beheaded individuals and patients with superficial cuts and lacerations”. “M...

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Super Bowl 2009 (Before, During and After) TR

It all started with an e-mail from the best man at my wedding. OK Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to the year 1992. Queen had just released "Bohemian

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NS2342 : Ardrossan Town station (3)

See [[1082980]]. An elevated view of the station before the line was electrified. [[242466]] shows much the same scene in the period just after the de

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Bruno Investigation Extends to elder Daughter and SUNY Research Foundation

For the last 3 years former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno has been under investigation by the FBI. At first glance one would think that after 3 yea

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PHP and MySQL - Search Results and Property Details Pages for Apartment Rental Website - Website Programming Freelance Job

We have a nearly completed apartment rental website that needs to have Search Results and Property Detail pages created and finished. The website is d

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Starting the New Year with a Fresh View on Web 2.0

After a short holiday, I returned to my desk to start preparation of a couple of projects ahead of me (still no sign of the crisis in my business!). O

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New Oriental (EDU): Educated gains from Asia expert

I've previously attended New Oriental classes in Shanghai and Shenzhen before, and during the Olympics, I visited their home office in Beijing. The re

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