You might have heard about all of the scams out there, and think that you are pretty scam savvy. But, the truth is, most of us aren’t, and even a simple phone call could get you caught up in a big scam. One such scam occurs when criminals call random phone numbers and ask questions, […]

In the 90’s I was involved with the Americas Cup, not as a member of one of the teams, no, I loved to sail but I certainly did not qualify to be a team member! Instead, I became part of the organizing committee. Oh I was just a grunt, haha but it was the ‘ultimate’ […]

As Golden Prey by John Sandford begins, Lucas Davenport is now working for the United States Marshals Service. He is also working undercover. He is also a bit bored. The undercover case just doesn’t hold his interest as Lucas has always lived for the hunt. The undercover case is nothing more than role-playing where all […]

For Paco Morales it certainly was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time as A Time For Hanging begins. All he had done was run an errand to Tomkins’ Store to get some sugar for his mom. He was supposed to go right back home, but he stopped to talk […]

42-year-old Dr. Ruth Galloway is acutely aware of the history, the blood, that has been spilled over the centuries. While resurrection is not possible, she believes in treating the dead with respect. As The Outcast Dead begins, it is early June and she is on the grounds of Norwich Castle. The vicar is leading the […]

I read a really good essay on the New Yorker today on the subject of Prog Rock, if you love the genre of music I recommend you read it That is not to say that I agree with many of the conclusions drawn by author Kelefa Sanneh But it certainly was thought provoking. It is […]

As a business person, once you’ve determined what the consumer needs and you’ve come up with a product or service to meet that need, the next step is to sell that product or service to the consumer. But you can’t make that sale without first convincingly marketing your product to your targeted consumers. Marketing is […]

Here’s a bit of a shock for you: about half of all adult Americans have a photograph stored in the FBI facial recognition database. What’s even more shocking, it is that these photos are being stored without the consent of the individuals. Approximately 80 percent of the photos the FBI has are of non-criminals, and […]

In the first half of 2015, Google started displaying emoji in their desktop search results. They had already been doing this with mobile search for iPhone starting in 2012 when iPhone first started promoting emoji characters. In June 2015, emoji were removed from appearing in search results because webmasters had been abusing them. Emoji in […]

James Delingpole and I are from different political tribes but we have a relationship on Social Media (Twitter) which is far from entirely hostile. So when he invited me to listen to his Podcast with his fellow “Man of the Right” Sir Roger Scruton I did so. I’m glad that I did.  The Podcast was […]

I will be the first to admit that I know some interesting people, author Jim Serritella is a fine example. My wife had just been diagnosed with breast cancer and Jim had just published a short book ‘The Journey Through Cancer’. The book detailed his wife’s battle. It was well written and it really was […]

A betrayal occurs when one partner, friend or family member, turns on the other. In professional wrestling, a tag team betrayal usually commences a storyline between the former partners. The matches are very intense because the wrestlers know each other extremely well. In this article, I would be reflecting on a few memorable betrayals and […]

There’s a common saying that to get your ad noticed, you need to get it in the face of customers at least seven times. But marketing techniques and styles are constantly evolving in this age of advanced digital technology, and this old practice may no longer be effective. However, it does underline how difficult it […]

A well done New York Times article recently re-introduced this topic to the masses. Being “owned” isn’t new, but the term is not becoming part of popular culture. If you use the internet or are often on social media, odds are good that you have been OWNED. Whether you are called out for a misspelling […]

Gambling is not just a pleasurable experience, it can also help you make money. But just like every business, it is necessary to pay attention to some issues. In this list, you can find out what every online gambler should be aware of. 1)      Basic Mathematics Knowledge Is a Must. If you think that the […]

What is Marketing? Marketing is an umbrella term for various methods used to promote a business. Marketing methods include advertising, PR, and promotions. Why is Marketing Important? At the most basic level, marketing is essential for any business, because it is what helps spread the word about your product or service. You’re generally not going […]

That’s a pretty big title, right? Well, sadly we can’t address all of life’s problems here. But in this post we want to take a look at some fairly major issues that may be more common than you think. Problems like legal trouble, health or addiction struggles, high stress, accidents, and financial woes, for instance, […]

Even if you don’t realize it, your identity is all over the internet. Whether you posted to an internet forum in 1996 or you ever had a MySpace page, this information is still out there, and you have to protect it. Here are some simple and easy ways that you can protect your digital life: […]

“When we think of armies, we think of mass waves of soldiers, but very seldom do we think of the one man and his story. That’s what this book gives us.” — Dog Eared Books I rather like the quote, it is so true. The history books always paint the story with a broad brush […]

This is another fine book from the New York based History Publishing Company and their ‘Global Outreach’ initiative. The Korean War is often called the forgotten war, it was sandwiched between WWII and Vietnam. With Vietnam sucking all of the oxygen out of the room! Until about 10 years ago I was as ignorant as […]

New York based publisher History Publishing Company has just released a new book Don’t Hang My Friend. In a change from their normal modus operandi they are releasing it initially on Kindle with paper versions to follow.       Here is the synopsis: A young teenage boy living in southern Illinois during the post-Civil […]

There is no such thing as a home that is fully burglar-proof, but there is also no such thing as burglars who have the skills of Ethan Hunt from Mission Impossible. With the right security in place, you can get your home almost burglar-proof. When most people think of security, they only think of a […]

You might think it’s crazy to actually hire a hacker, but if you don’t have an ethical hacker on your security team, you could be playing a dangerous game. Ethical hackers are called “white hat hackers” and are legal hackers, that help businesses find security problems in their networks. Developer and security teams, who build […]

If you use Gmail, pay attention! Security experts have announced that there is a very effective phishing scam out there, and you are a target. This scam, which has only been growing over the past couple of months, is also hitting other email providers, too. However, it’s quite difficult to detect. According to researchers at […]

For the past couple of years, there has been a huge amount of emphasis being placed on the mobile UX (User Experience) – and rightly so. The world has gone mobile with more people now accessing the Internet from mobile devices than on desktop PCs. Here is one thing many bloggers out there might not […]

Believe it or not, you just can’t shred too much. If you aren’t destroying your sensitive data, my best advice is for you to start now. There are people out there who make a living diving into dumpsters in search of credit card info, bank account number, mortgage statements, and medical bills; all things they […]

For more than four years, malware has been posing as legitimate software and infecting industrial equipment across the globe. The malware, which looks just like the Siemens control gear software, has affected at least seven plants in the US. According to security experts, the malware was specifically designed to attack this industrial equipment, but what […]

So the Email title is: Maven: FINAL REMINDER – Invitation to Participate in a Paid Electronic Survey on The Future of Work (Panel Opportunity) Sounds good, I am happy to share my thoughts on any subject for money. The big problem was in the actual email, I laughed: Description: We would like to assemble a […]

There has been an endless number of great lampoon’s of Sean Spicer. With little doubt SNL have done much to boost Spicer’s role in the Trump administration. Spicey alas has to tell the press what the boss has to say, truth rarely gets in the way. My  daughter is an inventive girl and sent me […]

Change. It is a word some people embrace. It is also a word that some experience difficulty with, especially when it impacts them directly. This brings me to events which transpired on the April 10th and 11th editions of Raw and Smackdown respectively. On those two days, the WWE held a “Superstar Shakeup.” The purpose […]