The last lecture by Professor Randy Pausch was given Sept. 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon university. Professor Pausch was dying of pancreatic cancer, and this was his way of expressing himself and of passing on valuable life lessons he had learned.
The video had some moments that were somewhat uninteresting to me, but there were many others that contained valuable tidbits of truth and experience that were well worth the time to watch this to the end; which is a bit of a surprise, which I won't ruin for those who watch.
I know its long, but take this hour, a note pad and an open mind, I am glad I did.
Enjoy
Friday, December 18, 2009
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Trials Bike Riding - Best Rider I have ever seen
Trials Bicycle riding is becoming more popular.
The tricks the rider pulls off here are truly amazing. With incredible balance and precision this kid pulls off stunts on his trials bike I did not think were humanly possible.
The tricks the rider pulls off here are truly amazing. With incredible balance and precision this kid pulls off stunts on his trials bike I did not think were humanly possible.
Watch Awesome Trials Bikers on CollegeHumor
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Paypal Phishing Scam
I Just received a new Paypal Phishing scam, so I thought I would post it as a warning to those who use Paypal.
The intent here is to get you to click the link and log into to what would look like the Paypal home page, using your user name and password, at which time they would steal your log in info and empty your account.
This one is actually a poor attempt, but some are very difficult to pick out from the authentic.
Authentic emails from Paypal are ALWAYS addressed to your user name at paypal, NOT dear Paypal customer, or to whom it may concern, or YOU HAVE A PAYMENT.
The best thing to do when receiving an email from anywhere you have an account; (Bank, Paypal, Yahoo, or anywhere) is to NOT CLICK THE LINK, but instead got to your browser and type in the address, for Paypal or your bank, or use your own bookmark to go there.
Log in and see if there are any messages.
The intent here is to get you to click the link and log into to what would look like the Paypal home page, using your user name and password, at which time they would steal your log in info and empty your account.
This one is actually a poor attempt, but some are very difficult to pick out from the authentic.
Authentic emails from Paypal are ALWAYS addressed to your user name at paypal, NOT dear Paypal customer, or to whom it may concern, or YOU HAVE A PAYMENT.
The best thing to do when receiving an email from anywhere you have an account; (Bank, Paypal, Yahoo, or anywhere) is to NOT CLICK THE LINK, but instead got to your browser and type in the address, for Paypal or your bank, or use your own bookmark to go there.
Log in and see if there are any messages.
Great Teachers Produce Great Results
Teachers are the engineers of our future. They mold, build and shape the children that will govern tomorrow. The best teachers are far and few between, how can every child benefit from their great skills? This video from Bill Gates provides some insight into how we might use those great teachers to help kids everywhere.
A funny and insightful video (Yes Bill can be funny) See for yourself
A funny and insightful video (Yes Bill can be funny) See for yourself
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fixx Digg or I'm Dunn
I have tried several fixes for the Digg error, I am fed up. There are lots of other social bookmaring tools out there, if they don't get this error fixed in digg soon, I am done.
DUNN - I SAY - Do you digg that?
DUNN - I SAY - Do you digg that?
Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
I received this email today from a friend, one of the few forwarded emails I actually appreciated. Here is some good advice to protect yourselves from identity theft
This is written for Canadians but pretty much applies to anyone anywhere.
IDENTITY THEFT ADVICE
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice.
A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
1. The next time you order cheques have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your cheque book, they will not know if you sign your cheques with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your cheques.
2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED'.
3. When you are writing cheques to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line. Instead, Just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your cheque as it passes through all the cheque processing channels won't have access to it...
4. Put your work phone # on your cheques instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box uses that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SIN# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
5. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, SIN, credit cards.
Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(s)ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more.
But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
1. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
2. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).
But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)
3. Call the two national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Insurance number.
I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name.
The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done.
There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert.
Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away. This weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc. has been stolen
1.) Equifax Canada: 1-877-249-2705
2.) Trans Union: 1-877-525-3823
We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. But if you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone that you care about.
Bookmark this page and send them here.
If anyone knows the American Credit Bureau's name and contact info please post in comments.
Thanks
Scott
This is written for Canadians but pretty much applies to anyone anywhere.
IDENTITY THEFT ADVICE
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice.A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
1. The next time you order cheques have only your initials (instead of first name) and last name put on them. If someone takes your cheque book, they will not know if you sign your cheques with just your initials or your first name, but your bank will know how you sign your cheques.
2. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED'.
3. When you are writing cheques to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line. Instead, Just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your cheque as it passes through all the cheque processing channels won't have access to it...
4. Put your work phone # on your cheques instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box uses that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SIN# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
5. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a photocopy of my passport when travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a name, address, SIN, credit cards.
Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(s)ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more.
But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
1. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
2. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc. were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).
But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)
3. Call the two national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Insurance number.
I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name.
The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done.
There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert.
Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away. This weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc. has been stolen
1.) Equifax Canada: 1-877-249-2705
2.) Trans Union: 1-877-525-3823
We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything. But if you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone that you care about.
Bookmark this page and send them here.
If anyone knows the American Credit Bureau's name and contact info please post in comments.
Thanks
Scott
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