Oct
31
Apple’s success is causing it to be a target of a new Trojan.
I have also read that the new OSX’s firewall is having problems. If you are a MAC user, it is time to start paying attention to the security updates. It is less safe than it used to be for Apples.
Hardware, Software, Technology
Oct
31
I stopped in at the BOOKMARK, in Dolega, this morning to visit with Hal. He said, in November, he is going to have a special on health and finance books. He has the information posted on his BOOKMARK web site.
When I need a book to read, I am never disappointed by going to Hal’s BOOKMARK. [...]
Tags: BOOKMARK, Events
Books & Magazines
Oct
31
It appears that 2008 may bring two more providers of wireless communications to Panama. Thanks to the reader that provided this link.
Tags: Utilities
Panama Journal
Oct
31
While most of the stores in David offer Halloween decorations and candy and costumes, it is not a “Trick or Treat” night for the kiddos here. I assume there are private get to gathers or the stores would not sell any of the paraphernalia.
I have never been one to believe in ghosts and goblins. I [...]
Tags: Holidays, Humor, Videos
Holidays, Humor - Maybe!
Oct
31
If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Asides
Oct
30
It has been about 12 days since I upgraded my primary PC to UBUNTU. It has been very stable and I don’t have too many complaints. If I hadn’t migrated, to KDE as my desktop of choice, I might not have any complaints.
My only real gripe, since the move, is that the KDE desktop apparently [...]
Tags: Linux
Linux, Software, Technology
Oct
30
As most of you know, I enjoy going out to eat for Sunday Lunch. Last Sunday, the restaurant of choice was Tamburrelli’s. I think this is the first time I had gone there on a Sunday. The day was fresh and cool, so Natalie and I decided to sit outside.
Tags: Restaurants
David Restaurants, Dining Out
Oct
30
A penny saved is a government oversight.
Asides
Oct
29
As Halloween approaches, two of my grandkids go in search of The Great Pumpkin.
I wonder if they found him.
Tags: Children, Holidays
Panama Journal
Oct
29
On my morning journey through the Internet, I happened to see a press release put out by EDS on Cyber Security tips. Following is their list:
Know the threat. The online world is a dangerous place. Just like any city or town, there are “good” neighborhoods and “bad” ones. Likewise, the Internet community has an overwhelming [...]
Spam, Phish, Viruses and Hackers, Technology