Its a little like have being monitored me thinks :)-
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Perchin on the chair !!
Its a little like have being monitored me thinks :)-
Friday, April 04, 2008
How we lived life !!! .
How we Survived .
Sent in by my good friend Peter Blake . We are worlds apart, but still keep in touch , yep 43 yrs and counting :)-
Sent in by my good friend Peter Blake . We are worlds apart, but still keep in touch , yep 43 yrs and counting :)-
Thursday, April 03, 2008
ALERT - NEW credit card scam
ALERT , ALERT, ALERT - NEW SCAM IN PROGRESS ACROSS CANADA
This is happening in southern Alberta right now and moving.
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information,
except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for
your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA &
MasterCard telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared
to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from
"VISA", and I was called on Thursday from"MasterCard".
The scam works like this:
Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security
and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460 , Your card has
been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify.
This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did
you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing
company based in Arizona ?" When you say "No", the caller
continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account.
This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297
to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before
your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address),
is that correct?"
You say "yes".
The caller continues - "I will be starting a Fraud Investigation.
If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on
the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will
need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit
number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works:
The caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your
card". He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some
numbers". There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number,
the last 3 are the Security Numbers that verify you are t he possessor
of the card.
These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove
you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the last 3 number to
him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is
correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen,
and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?"
After you say no, the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate
to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little,
and they never ask for or tell you the card number.
But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back. Within 20 minutes
to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department
told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99
was charged to our card.
We made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing
us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the
back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call
VISA or Master Card directly for verification of their conversation.
The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card
as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you
give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a
credit.
However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases
you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult
to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from
a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a Word-for-word repeat
of the VISA Scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed
a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking
several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we
know that this scam is happening. I dealt with a similar situation this
morn ing, with the caller telling me that $3,097 had been charged to my
account for plane tickets to Spain , and so on through the above routine.
It appears that this Is a very active scam, and evidently quite successful.
Pass this on to all your family and friends
This is happening in southern Alberta right now and moving.
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information,
except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for
your card number; they already have it.
This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA &
MasterCard telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared
to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from
"VISA", and I was called on Thursday from"MasterCard".
The scam works like this:
Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security
and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460 , Your card has
been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify.
This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank). Did
you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing
company based in Arizona ?" When you say "No", the caller
continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account.
This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297
to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before
your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address),
is that correct?"
You say "yes".
The caller continues - "I will be starting a Fraud Investigation.
If you have any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on
the back of your card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will
need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit
number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works:
The caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your
card". He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some
numbers". There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number,
the last 3 are the Security Numbers that verify you are t he possessor
of the card.
These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove
you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the last 3 number to
him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is
correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen,
and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?"
After you say no, the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate
to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little,
and they never ask for or tell you the card number.
But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back. Within 20 minutes
to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department
told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99
was charged to our card.
We made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing
us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the
back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call
VISA or Master Card directly for verification of their conversation.
The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card
as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you
give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a
credit.
However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases
you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult
to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from
a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a Word-for-word repeat
of the VISA Scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed
a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking
several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we
know that this scam is happening. I dealt with a similar situation this
morn ing, with the caller telling me that $3,097 had been charged to my
account for plane tickets to Spain , and so on through the above routine.
It appears that this Is a very active scam, and evidently quite successful.
Pass this on to all your family and friends
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Twit's that make you go hmmmmmmm..part#3
This list of FAv's for this month (March). Jan's is here, Feb is here
Scandalous Passions make sacrifices not only worthwhile, but will make your world stop instantly if only for a moment
brycej I've worked for a MSFT partner for 9yrs. It is "amusing" when every once in a while I hear someone from MSFT say PARTNER but mean MINION :-)
anniemal some student just had the gall to ask me what all of ur doing on here when u should be working. I told him 2 call me 2 yrs into his 1st job.
ThinGuy Getting ready to coach the 5 year olds. No, it never does stop. From 5 AM until about 11 PM. Lather, rinse, repeat. For the next 20 yrs
mathewi @rhh: maybe she's the @jasoncalacanis of dogs -- trying to get the most friends :-)
Pistachio Smugness: "Arrogance without talent." -A.W.
shelisrael The magistrate looked puzzled: "Gandhi, surely you don't expect the British to just pick up & leave India?" "I surely do," Gandhi said.
vaspersthegrate Twitter is a good recording of how petty are the minds and how shallow are the lives of the A Listers you so greatly admire and emulate. LOL
MParekh Scary thought...any more time on Twitter, and I may start to dream in 140 characters
remarkk Sara D point: small content companies often build technology to solve a problem, but don't have a culture to create products; #ice08
stoweboyd I am officially giving up Del.icio.us. I am going to post 'bookmarks' in Twitter, as soon as I can work out how to get reblogging to my blog
missrogue I'm not as interested in defining what makes a Hero, but in what CREATES future heroes. That's why education is exciting to me to start
ShanZan The verse I like to live by: "Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances...."
Johnmont At some point, software development devolves into "which solution will screw the customer less." Grr.
TheVerve I wonder if the same part of the brain that makes people believe in god also makes canadians believe that Tim Hortons makes good coffee?
lonesoph1st "Bargaining is a mask that blacks can wear in the American mainstream, one that enables them to put whites at their ease." What's that mean?
mattdelves Sometimes I think that I'm smart, wise and even knowledgable. Then the God who is active in this world shows me just how much of a fool I am
dannysullivan @techcrunch i have an awesome reader. he's called @rustybrick :)
Pistachio My Grandma rocks. Always will. 98 yrs, 3 children, 7 grands, 13 greatgrands and 3 great-greats. Life of service, love, travel. She's LIVED.
javajenn @lonesoph1st Interesting fact: The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now)
willpate Rats, we're out of beer. < stuartma @willpate Beer, we're out of rats >
TeteSagehen The value of your endorsement will be weighed based on your authority on topic areas, the authority of your network and their level of trust
Scandalous Passions make sacrifices not only worthwhile, but will make your world stop instantly if only for a moment
brycej I've worked for a MSFT partner for 9yrs. It is "amusing" when every once in a while I hear someone from MSFT say PARTNER but mean MINION :-)
anniemal some student just had the gall to ask me what all of ur doing on here when u should be working. I told him 2 call me 2 yrs into his 1st job.
ThinGuy Getting ready to coach the 5 year olds. No, it never does stop. From 5 AM until about 11 PM. Lather, rinse, repeat. For the next 20 yrs
mathewi @rhh: maybe she's the @jasoncalacanis of dogs -- trying to get the most friends :-)
Pistachio Smugness: "Arrogance without talent." -A.W.
shelisrael The magistrate looked puzzled: "Gandhi, surely you don't expect the British to just pick up & leave India?" "I surely do," Gandhi said.
vaspersthegrate Twitter is a good recording of how petty are the minds and how shallow are the lives of the A Listers you so greatly admire and emulate. LOL
MParekh Scary thought...any more time on Twitter, and I may start to dream in 140 characters
remarkk Sara D point: small content companies often build technology to solve a problem, but don't have a culture to create products; #ice08
stoweboyd I am officially giving up Del.icio.us. I am going to post 'bookmarks' in Twitter, as soon as I can work out how to get reblogging to my blog
missrogue I'm not as interested in defining what makes a Hero, but in what CREATES future heroes. That's why education is exciting to me to start
ShanZan The verse I like to live by: "Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances...."
Johnmont At some point, software development devolves into "which solution will screw the customer less." Grr.
TheVerve I wonder if the same part of the brain that makes people believe in god also makes canadians believe that Tim Hortons makes good coffee?
lonesoph1st "Bargaining is a mask that blacks can wear in the American mainstream, one that enables them to put whites at their ease." What's that mean?
mattdelves Sometimes I think that I'm smart, wise and even knowledgable. Then the God who is active in this world shows me just how much of a fool I am
dannysullivan @techcrunch i have an awesome reader. he's called @rustybrick :)
Pistachio My Grandma rocks. Always will. 98 yrs, 3 children, 7 grands, 13 greatgrands and 3 great-greats. Life of service, love, travel. She's LIVED.
javajenn @lonesoph1st Interesting fact: The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now)
willpate Rats, we're out of beer. < stuartma @willpate Beer, we're out of rats >
TeteSagehen The value of your endorsement will be weighed based on your authority on topic areas, the authority of your network and their level of trust
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Freedom of speech vs Terrorism ?
When Fitna was released by liveLeaks.com , the Internet stood up and clapped. I just noted this msg from the liveleak team
I wonder how far people will go to protect religious ideologies ? What is the most extreme behavior ?
"Following threats to our staff of a very serious nature, and some ill informed reports from certain corners of the British media that could directly lead to the harm of some of our staff, Liveleak.com has been left with no other choice but to remove Fitna from our servers.
This is a sad day for freedom of speech on the net but we have to place the safety and well being of our staff above all else. We would like to thank the thousands of people, from all backgrounds and religions, who gave us their support. They realised LiveLeak.com is a vehicle for many opinions and not just for the support of one.
Perhaps there is still hope that this situation may produce a discussion that could benefit and educate all of us as to how we can accept one anothers culture.
We stood for what we believe in, the ability to be heard, but in the end the price was too high."
This is a sad day for freedom of speech on the net but we have to place the safety and well being of our staff above all else. We would like to thank the thousands of people, from all backgrounds and religions, who gave us their support. They realised LiveLeak.com is a vehicle for many opinions and not just for the support of one.
Perhaps there is still hope that this situation may produce a discussion that could benefit and educate all of us as to how we can accept one anothers culture.
We stood for what we believe in, the ability to be heard, but in the end the price was too high."
I wonder how far people will go to protect religious ideologies ? What is the most extreme behavior ?
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Fitna the movie
I took some time (15 min) to watch the much debated movie Fitna on LiveLeak
Its the most incredible documentary that I have ever seen in my life. This movie is raging thru the internet and within hours many millions will be viewing this. Ye to verify the digg effect
Radical Islamic forces will now create a lot of tension in the EU's , is what I predicate. This will be another battle ground. This movie is an eye opener and at the same time is also a pot stirrer. Time will tell ..
Its the most incredible documentary that I have ever seen in my life. This movie is raging thru the internet and within hours many millions will be viewing this. Ye to verify the digg effect
Radical Islamic forces will now create a lot of tension in the EU's , is what I predicate. This will be another battle ground. This movie is an eye opener and at the same time is also a pot stirrer. Time will tell ..
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The red string: The cultural history of a Jewish folk symbol
Research paper on the 'Red String" . Via Avi
Sure beats anything put out by the Kabbalah Center - Madonna will be jealous :)
Sure beats anything put out by the Kabbalah Center - Madonna will be jealous :)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Whats OYSR ?
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 09, 2008
A Nonpartisan Joke
A Nonpartisan Joke
FINALLY, A NONPARTISAN JOKE THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY EVERYONE AND IT IS
POLITICALLY CORRECT!!
While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit
by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St.
Peter at the pearly gates.
"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems
there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these
parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.
" "No problem, just let me in," says the man.
"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do
is > have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can
choose where to spend eternity."
"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the senator.
"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down,
down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a
green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front
of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.
Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake
his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich
at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then
dine on lobster, caviar and champagne.
Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a
good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time
that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty
farewell and waves while the elevator rises...
The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St.
Peter is waiting for him. "Now it's time to visit heaven." So, 24 hours
pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud
to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before
he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. "Well
then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your
eternity."
The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never
have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I
would be better off in hell."
So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to
hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a
barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends,
dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more
trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. "I
don't understand," stammers the senator. "Yesterday I was here and there
was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank
champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland
full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"
The devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning .
. . Today you voted."
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