INSPIRATIONAL: Peyton Manning — hero or villain

Saturday, February 27, 2016

https://www.lewrockwell.com/2016/02/william-l-anderson/media-driven-character-assassination/

Narratives, Nonsense, and Media-Driven Character Assassination: The Manning Saga Continues
By William L. Anderson
February 22, 2016

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Let us step back and look at the big picture. Two weeks ago, Peyton Manning achieved what no one believed was possible just a few months ago. He was badly injured and was benched for backup Brock Osweiler, and most observers had concluded that Manning was finished.

When Manning’s injuries had healed enough for him to return to practice, he took snaps with the scout team, which also is known as a “practice squad” or the “taxi squad.” (These are players who are not on the roster and do not play in games. Their purpose is to help the players on the regular team get ready for games.

Many quarterbacks, and especially future hall-of-famers, would have refused such duty and would have wreaked havoc with the coaching staff. Manning quietly did what was needed, even though such a demotion would have been truly humiliating. However, in the last regular-season game against the San Diego Chargers, Osweiler faltered and Manning came in and led his team to victory.

He then played all the snaps for the two playoff games and the Super Bowl. Manning, who at 39 is the oldest quarterback ever to have won a Super Bowl, was not spectacular and he certainly was not the Peyton Manning of even two years ago, but the Denver Broncos won and that was all that mattered. At least then.

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I’m not sure I’ve seen or heard enough to convict the man of anything other than some bad commercials.

The “media” certainly doesn’t have as much credibility as he does.

So, until there’s some “evidence”, it’s innocent until PROVEN guilty. 

And, not by some witch hunt in the media.

Although, the National Enquirer did unmask John Edwards and TMZ did the same for Ray Rice and some other woman beaters.

So there is an investigative media out there; it’s just not in the mainstream newspapers or TV.

Argh!

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QUOTE: Don’t allow sadness to dwell in your soul, for sadness prevents the Holy Spirit from acting freely. #‎StPadrePio

Friday, February 26, 2016

2016-Feb-26

Don’t allow sadness to dwell in your soul, for sadness prevents the Holy Spirit from acting freely. ‪#‎StPadrePio‬

What else can be said.

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Don’t allow sadness to dwell in your soul, for sadness prevents the Holy Spirit from acting freely. ‪#‎StPadrePio‬

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LIBERTY: Categorically against the “death penalty”

Thursday, February 25, 2016

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/02/20/lawmakers-strike-political-compromise-to-fix-florida-s-death-penalty-law.html?intcmp=hplnws

ISSUES
Lawmakers strike political compromise to fix Florida’s death penalty law
Published February 20, 2016  FoxNews.com

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“This bill is cloaked in procedure, but soaked in a hateful policy,” Rep. Darryl Rouson, a Democrat, told The Florida Times-Union. “This bill is cloaked in process, but soaked in the cries of innocents and the exonerated.”

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As a pro-life pro-choice little L libertarian, I am categorically against the “death penalty”.

My reasoning is very very simple. You can NOT correct a “mistake”.

“Perhaps the bleakest fact of all is that the death penalty is imposed not only in a freakish and discriminatory manner, but also in some cases upon defendants who are actually innocent.” -Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., 1994

The execution of a person who can show that he is innocent comes perilously close to simple murder. -Justice Harry Blackmun, Herrera v. Collins, 1993

Sorry, but I don’t condone the Gooferment killing anyone.

If life in prison is too dangerous for the guards, then surely we can create a “Devil’s Island” somewhere?

Argh!

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INTERESTING: UTC is the ONLY “time zone”!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3452639/Should-time-zones-SCRAPPED-Plan-global-universal-clock-end-confusion-travellers.html

Should time zones be SCRAPPED? A global universal clock based on the Earth’s rotation could ‘end confusion for travellers’ (but it might be dark at midday!)

  • Researchers claim the internet has ‘annihilated’ time and space on Earth
  • There are 40 different time zones in use in different parts of the world
  • These create confusion for travellers, financial markets and governments
  • Adopting UTC around the world would simplify things, the scientists argue 

By RICHARD GRAY FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 06:18 EST, 18 February 2016 | UPDATED: 08:39 EST, 18 February 2016

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Yes.

I’ve ranted about this often.

As early as 3/14/10!

https://reinkefaceslife.com/2010/03/14/technology-just-use-gmt/

Argh!

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SECURITY: Help wanted — an info sec person for an LA hospital

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3452178/Los-Angeles-hospital-paid-17-000-ransom-hackers-regain-control-computers.html

Los Angeles hospital paid $17,000 ransom to hackers to regain control of computers

  • Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center was hacked on February 5
  • The cyber criminals had demanded $3.4million to give them control back But the accepted a lower fee – the cash equivalent of 40 bitcoins 
  • CEO Allen Stefanek said patient care was not affected during the attack 

By WILLS ROBINSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and ASSOCIATED PRESSPUBLISHED: 20:17 EST, 17 February 2016 | UPDATED: 22:12 EST, 17 February 2016

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I guess they need to fire their current CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CDRP, and their IT audit leadership.

Some these should be working as clerks in Walmart or McDonalds. If they can make the cut!

Oh BTW where were “the regulators”?

Argh!

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HARDWARE: iPhone Power Cord pet peeve

Monday, February 22, 2016

http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-Power-Cord-Protection-With-Shrink-Tubing/

iPhone Power Cord Protection With Shrink Tubing

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The iPhone is a significant investment but the power cord is surprisingly vulnerable to kinks and tears. To protect against this I applied a two inch length of shrink tubing. This serves to reinforce the collar.

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Pet peeve.

Every Apple cord has this type of damage.

(Except for the brand new one I have that I haven’t used yet. Argh!)

More than their resistance to break their security, how about they put another penny in to the cords?

Double Argh!

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GUNS: Phony gun, real time — NJ actor could face 5 years for prop firearm in film

Sunday, February 21, 2016

http://nj1015.com/carlo-bellario-to-dj-ive-been-overwhelmed-with-support/

Carlo Bellario to D&J: I’ve been overwhelmed with support
By Dan Tantillo February 16, 2016 12:15 PM

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New Jersey comedian and actor Carlo Bellario’s name is in the news because he may face five years in prison for a prop gun. As Dennis & Judi were discussing his story, we were lucky enough to have Carlo join us on-air.

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Absolutely absurd!

https://www.gofundme.com/rawdeal

Vote with your contributions.

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SECURITY: Apple Tim Cook is wearing “the Emperor’s new clothes” with respect to “privacy”

Saturday, February 20, 2016

http://www.france24.com/en/20160219-usa-apple-plays-digital-privacy-hardball-with-fbi-but-not-china

Business – Apple plays digital privacy hardball with FBI, ‘but not China’ – France 24

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Apple was hailed as a champion of digital privacy this week after refusing to help the FBI hack into an iPhone belonging to a suspect in the San Bernardino shooting. But the firm hasn’t always been so scrupulous about user data, especially in China.

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FURTHER undermining the Apple argument!

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CLOUD: LinkedIn change?

Saturday, February 20, 2016
Hi FJohn,
 
 
At LinkedIn, we’re always looking for ways to make your professional life better. This sometimes means shutting down certain features that aren’t heavily used to invest in others that offer value for our members. 

On February 25th we’ll be removing the ability to save new contacts and sort your contact list by saved contacts. We’ve migrated the contacts you’ve already saved to a tag called “Saved_ Contacts” so you won’t lose anything you’ve already stored. To access your saved contacts from the LinkedIn desktop site: 

1. Go to “My Network” on the top navigation bar and select “Connections.” Scroll down to your Contacts list and click on the “Filter by” dropdown on the left. 

2. Select “Tag.” 

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3. In addition to a list of tags you may have created you’ll find a newly added tag called “Saved_Contacts.” Click on this tag to display your previously saved contacts. 

Calendar

We apologize for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact our Help Center. 

Thanks for being a member,
The LinkedIn Team 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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OK, I pay 500$/year and the change may negate what I use it for. Argh!

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Hi FJohn,
 
 
At LinkedIn, we’re always looking for ways to make your professional life better. This sometimes means shutting down certain features that aren’t heavily used to invest in others that offer value for our members. 

On February 25th we’ll be removing the ability to save new contacts and sort your contact list by saved contacts. We’ve migrated the contacts you’ve already saved to a tag called “Saved_ Contacts” so you won’t lose anything you’ve already stored. To access your saved contacts from the LinkedIn desktop site: 

1. Go to “My Network” on the top navigation bar and select “Connections.” Scroll down to your Contacts list and click on the “Filter by” dropdown on the left. 

2. Select “Tag.” 

Calendar

3. In addition to a list of tags you may have created you’ll find a newly added tag called “Saved_Contacts.” Click on this tag to display your previously saved contacts. 

Calendar

We apologize for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact our Help Center. 

Thanks for being a member,
The LinkedIn Team 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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LEXICON: Precariat?

Friday, February 19, 2016

http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/ClaireWolfe/2016/02/15/i-have-learned-a-new-word-precariat/

Claire Wolfe
I have learned a new word: precariat
Monday, February 15th, 2016

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So yeah, “precariat” is an apt term for people like me and the growing number who live in the so-called “gig economy.”

Technically, to be in the precariat, you must also be in the proletariat: both insecure and low income. Without capital for building a real business. Selling your labor, piecemeal. Hey, I qualify again!

But what the heck. Life itself is precarious. And though the vast precariat lives on uncertainties, name me anybody who ultimately doesn’t. How many fabulously rich stock-market investors have taken spectacular falls? How many “secure” middle-class people have suddenly been rendered precarious by illness, addiction, divorce, accident, or government interference in their lives?

We are all members of the precariat as long as we’re still breathing.

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I would think that the “precariat” would be well situated for “tough times”.

Regardless of how much money you have, you have to think “worried”.

Growing up, I was always taught to “live below my means”. Unfortunately, it took me a while to learn that less0m.

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