Category Archives: Blogging

Security Updates

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Thanos

First there’s Microsoft’s new IE vulnerability revealed Saturday: Late Saturday Microsoft revealed a vulnerability in all versions of Internet Explorer that is being used in “limited, targeted attacks.” They are investigating the vulnerability and exploit and have not yet determined what action … Continue reading →

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Solar Max

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Thanos

We are nearing Solar Maximum, which means that we will have some effects to radio spectrum telecommunications, like the X1.4 flare detailed below: NASA has confirmed that a powerful X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on Apr. 24. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Hailstorm

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Thanos

This gallery contains 5 photos.

Today we had a bit of hail during a heavy downpour. Leaves and twigs were stripped from the trees.

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Welcome to the new Host

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Thanos

My blog is now moved over to Hosting Matters due to their “all you can eat for under 12 bucks” hosting deal that I really couldn’t refuse. This is the first real post at the newly moved blog & at … Continue reading →

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WordPress 3.9 “Smith” now available…

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Thanos

…and I am now running it here. Unfortunately I’ve calendared time with my resume today, so I don’t get to play with it past 11:00 am Central.

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Overnight Rain

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Thanos

This morning there was a lot of water flowing down the creek from the overnight rains, so I had to do one of those water rushing by shots.

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Why I love Google Image Search

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Thanos

I love Google image search because it provides contrast, e.g. a search for “Kit and Kaboodle” will deliver both this: . . and this: To read the whole classic Kit and Kaboodle cartoon from National Lampoon from 1981 go here. To … Continue reading →

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Waves

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Thanos

I like having a Submersible camera because you can put it down at the wave tops without worry.

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Three Days Till Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Thanos

Our first real snow fell overnight, and our shopping is all done except for the groceries, There are three days left until Christmas so I wish everyone the joy of the season.

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MDG’s – What We Need for the Future but What Conservatives Will Hate

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Thanos

Much more information here http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview/

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