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Ransomware Have you been hearing about Ransomware and wondered if you should worry? More than likely, you have not been affected by Ransomware, but many businesses and government agencies are being held hostage by Ransomware. Ransomware is a type of computer virus, but instead of causing a computer to slow down to an unusable state,…
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From the Editor
A Kind Deed “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” I woke up to a kitchen perfumed by a perfect lilac, it was given to me by my neighbors, after having shared a delightful dinner; I was told repeatedly, to please pick as many flowers as I liked. I am not sure from where…
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Poet’s Corner
Both a Wanderer and Wonderer I am both a wanderer and a wonderer I wonder if you are as well it seems that perhaps you too may have been dusted with the enchantment of being a wanderer and wonderer I know being a wanderer and a wonderer can make life a…
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From the Editor
Magnanimity Yesterday, as I was leaving the library, a little girl, about ten years old, must have taken note that my arms were bulging with books; she and her friend were in front of me, she walked over to the button, to open the doors automatically, and pressed it. I was genuinely touched; as she…
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Securing Critical Infrastructure Securing our Critical Infrastructure is an ongoing process that is a priority for both the public and private sector. The threats continue to evolve and gain in sophistication and impact on society in general. Threat vectors will continue to evolve within cybersecurity, as will the targets. But there are basic pillars which…
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Poet’s Corner
Truth I keep remembering How you stepped back Then drew closer Whispering in my ear You asked me what I wanted I respond Truth You told me I could have anything My answer did not change Truth You said my wish was your command I said only one thing Truth You stepped back again Then…
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Electronically Fit or Tracked Recently, I saw a social media post, which mentioned exactly how many steps someone had taken while on a vacation. When asked by someone else, how the individual knew how far they had walked, the person commented that their companions’ smart phone had kept track of the distance covered. At first…
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From the Editor
Once Blood Has Been Shed Words Can Change Nothing I happened to find myself near a Middle Eastern store, which of late, I infrequently shop in, due to its location; I decided to take advantage of the moment, and see if they might have a tea that I was looking for. Many years ago, a…
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Poet’s Corner
His Love Song Driving down the busy street, entertained by my to do list, I flip the radio on, and for the first time, I hear his lyrics. I turn the radio up a bit, And close the windows, blocking any outside distraction; he has my undivided attention. His words sweep over me; I listen…
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Thirteen There are presently thirteen iPhones that federal law enforcement would like Apple to unlock. On February 29th, 2016, a New York judge sided with Apple, and has denied the Department of Justice (DOJ) request to override the security measures of the iPhone, in a case involving Jun Feng, a drug dealer. The DOJ brought…
