Why you always want to not let your operating system manage your passwords

I have been telling everyone I know for years not to let Windows, MacOS, Linux, or whatever OS you use on your computer to manage your passwords. Here is a story that illustrates why.

Three-year-old buys pink convertible on Internet
Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:00 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Jack Neal briefly became the proud owner of a pink convertible car after he managed to buy it for 9,000 pounds ($17,000) on the Internet despite being only three years old.

Jack's mother told the BBC she had left her password for the eBay auction site in her computer and her son used the "buy it now" option to complete the purchase.

"Jack's a whizz on the PC and just pressed all the right buttons," Rachel Neal said.

The seller of the second-hand car, a dealer from Worcestershire, central England, was amused by the bid and agreed not to force the sale through.

"Luckily he saw the funny side and said he would re-advertise," Neal said.

Television has it wrong when it comes to CPR

According to this article, that I happen to agree with, television does not really show the often-true end result of CPR. The truth is, most people that have CPR done on them do not survive. Some shows (like Rescue 911 years ago) have a 100% survival rate.

The Truth: Up to 90% of a person having a cardiac arrest will die. However, without CPR, 100% will die. Even a 10% chance is better than none.

http://www.yakima-herald.com/page/dis/287106515908168

Now, why do I mention this article? Having done CPR on more than a few people, when someone performs CPR, bones get broken.That first crunch when you feel AND hear is unnerving at first. But the important thing to remember, is that you are giving that person a chance at living. If they survive, they won't mind a broken bone (or a few), given that they were dead when you started.

So, get trained in CPR. If you have already taken it, but it is over 2 years ago, take it Use it if needed. And don't be afraid that you are breaking bones. You are giving that person a chance.

Take first aid while you are at it also. :-)

Seen in Orem, UT

This was at a Sonic Drive-In Restaurant. I couldn't help myself...

September 11, 2001

Five years ago today, our nation was attacked by terrorists who have no respect for any lives. I ask that everyone please observe a moment of silence for all of those who died as a result of these horrific acts.

Updates

Well, this week was the first week with DTSC. I love working there! Although I am not doing much yet (since I need a lot of training), I have provided assistance to them while I am learning how the department (and government in general) works. Some of it can be frustrating, but I really do like learning new things, this included!

My cousin Tammi and her family came up here on a brief visit. It was really wonderful seeing all of them after so long (Two years, since Rory's memorial service). I wish it could have lasted longer, but they didn't come up for a social visit. They were helping her husband's mother, who was in an accident up here. The girls all got to see some of the sights here in Sacramento, and they are applying it to their homeschooling.

I am taking a class through a local community college. Nothing much, but it is a pre-requisite for the paramedic program at the college. I like to keep my options open in this world. If I don't get into a P.A. program, paramedic isn't bad! Keeps me in emergency medicine!

A New Job... and a New Life

Well, on September 1, I started working as a Hazardous Substances Scientist for the State of CA Department of Toxic Substances Control.I have been trying to get this job for 4-1/2 months. Some of you know I went for interviews in southern CA (Glendale), and had submitted applications for other locations, including Cypress, and here in Sacramento.

Well, the Sacramento office contacted me. I went through another interview (oral interview with a panel of interviewers, and a written assessment). I really wasn't confident that I would get the job, but then they called me looking for my references. They called ALL OF THEM, got wonderful reviews from them, and surprise! They offered me a job! Thanks to all of you who gave me such wonderful reviews!

So, I am now a State of CA employee. I have a lot of training to take, including HazWOPER and others. Should keep me busy for a while... heh. Thus, is the beginning of my new life, in science rather than computer programming. The light at the end of the tunnel is NOT the headlight of an oncoming train after all!

So, right after my first day of work, I went on a trip. I went to Las Vegas, and visited my family, briefly. Floored my mom! She was NOT expecting me. Then I went to Salt Lake City and saw my daughter and her family. Oh my... Jonny is soooooo cute!



I miss seeing them all. I have to get back there, but can't afford it for a little while. Soon...