Microsoft Security Center hacked days after online security director states "Microsoft unlikely to get hacked!"

Interestingly, the Microsoft search result poisoning exploit came just days after John Howie, senior director of online services security and compliance governance at Microsoft, told Britain’s Computing magazine that unlike RSA or Sony, Microsoft was extremely unlikely to be hacked by an advanced threat. “Sony was brought down because it didn’t patch its servers, it […]

Milo's Point Of View

While speaking to my youngest son Milo yesterday on Valentine’s Day I asked “How was you Valentine’s Day?” he replied “Good but I don’t see today as Valentine’s day.” I said “Oh really, why is that?” I laughed for a while at his reply! He said “Dad, today is not Valentine’s Day to me! It’s […]

Internet Explorer 9 Beta – Liking IT!

I am liking the new beta of Iternet Explorer.  Feels lighter and faster to load, and they were not kidding about keeping it clean up on top!  Here is a screen shot: Also liking that when IE needs to relay information to you, it is a NEW pop out, instead of the embedded off yellow […]

Museum Day – September 25, 2010

Well September 25, 2010 is coming up soon and once again Smithsonian Media is hosting it’s 6th annual event, Museum Day. Museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.  The Museum Day Ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest.  As with everything “Free” there […]

Original Iwo Jima Memorial Monument

The monument is the original full-sized creation of Felix De Welden and was used for the casting of the monument located in Washington, D.C. After completion of the monument in Washington, this sculpture was placed in storage until the early 1980's when it was donated to the Marine Military Academy in Harligen, Texas by its creator. Donations were collected to fund the transport and reassembly of the monument and on 16 April 1982 a ceremony was conducted for the dedication of the monument. The Iwo Jima Museum is located adjacent to the monument and contains many souvenirs, photographs and memorabilia of the famous World War II battle. The grave of Harlon Block, the figure at the base of the flagpole, is located directly behind the monument. Harlon Block was a native of Weslaco, Texas and was a casualty of the battle.