This should have been common sense. This should have been known as the most fundamental rule of online security. Sadly, one man decided to post all of his passwords online. He was trying to prove that “all this online security stuff is overrated and overhyped.” So, he posted the passwords for his Facebook, Twitter, CNN,…
Shortly after the 1912 presidential election, Woodrow Wilson visited his aged aunt whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. “What are you doing these days, Woodrow?” she asked. “I’ve just been elected president,” replied Wilson. “Oh, yes? President of what?” inquired the aunt. “Of the United States.” “Don’t be silly!” she snorted impatiently. While…
Years ago a family met a stranger. He seemed like a decent guy, so they invited him into their house. He was an incredible storyteller and very personable (though he was an incessant talker). The kids especially loved him. He would guide everyone’s imaginations through adventures and mysteries like no one could. He would tell…
In today’s world, we can be irrevocably and unquestionably evil, and yet amazingly we can do all of this without actually being evil. Confused? Let me explain. As technology has advanced, so have many entertainment platforms. TV shows and movies use CGI to make the imaginations come to life. Video games give the controller incredible…
When I was a kid my friends and I had tons of fun pretending we could use “the force.” We would run around the yard battling each other, pretending we could send each other flying with these powers. We would pull out fake light sabers and play for hours. For years people have been enamored…
If you have watched TV on NBC lately, then you have seen previews for their newest comedy called The New Normal. This show debuted earlier this week and 7 million households tuned-in. Take a look at the plot of this show: “In NBC’s comedy The New Normal, Bryan and David are a loving and committed…
What does Chick-Fil-A and the Boy Scouts of America have in common? If you have kept up with the buzz lately, both of these groups are receiving heavy backlash for their stance against homosexuality. In response, Eagle Scouts have mailed in their medals to voice their disapproval. Others have vowed to no longer eat at…
How do you feel when you stand before a crowd with all eyes on you? Do your palms get cold and clammy? Do you become nervous and anxious? Do you blush, tremble, shake, or get nauseous? Multiple sources indicate that 90 percent of all people deal with some level of stage fright (Vijai P. Sharma).…
On November 7th, 1991 Magic Johnson announced to the world that he was HIV positive and would be retiring from basketball. Last week I watched in amazement as EPSN and a host of other media outlets “celebrated” the 20-year mark of that day. They talked about how he had overcome adversity, supported charities, founded HIV…
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