For those who know me, I live with a hunger of athletic competition. Having caught the triathlon bug ten years ago, I’ve devoted thousands of hours of training to get my body into top physical shape. Swimming, biking, and running have become as natural as breathing, and I planned to continue competing at a serious level for years to come. I found my worth in athleticism, giving everything else a backseat.
Some reports called it the greatest security danger since commercial traffic started flowing through the World Wide Web. Thanks to the vast danger it suggested, along with the colorful name it was given, it swept international news in record speed. You may have been prompted to change your password on many popular websites because of it. However, many are still unclear as to the nature of the Heartbleed bug.
Imagine the following: You decide to go all out and visit a 5 star restaurant for a lavish meal. The venue is amazing, the patrons are well dressed and the atmosphere is top notch. You are handed the menu and the descriptions of the meals whet your appetite for a fantastic meal. Finally the meal arrives. You are surprised. While the description of your meal was accurate, they have packaged it in a paper bag and wrapped it up in something reminiscent of your local fast food joint.
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain
The Internet is a global collective. Humans are social creatures. No wonder that so many sites exist to share experiences, photos, images, and websites. One of these websites is Stumble Upon. If you’ve never used Stumble Upon, you’re in luck. This is your opportunity to see if this service makes sense for your Internet browsing. This article is all about Stumble Upon from a beginner’s point of view.
On Thanksgiving Day, while most were eating turkey and watching our Packers get crushed by the Detroit Lions, I went on the longest airplane ride in the world – Atlanta, Georgia, USA to Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It always was the longest flight until Singapore started flying direct to New York. That flight route was short-lived, however. Now again, the Atlanta to Johannesburg is the longest. The most prestigious of pilots fly this route. Three pilots operate the plane while a fourth rests in a special cab in front of the first class seats.
What does it take to succeed in the graphic design industry?
The graphic design industry is saturated with firms and freelancers vying for your attention. So how does Image Management stand apart? Image Management demands more of itself than only being equipped with the latest programs and versed in the latest design. We are outfitted with a staff full of diverse capabilities and talents, our creativity and services are limitless, and customer service is unparalleled. Experience, professionalism, and communication are keys to our success.
Last summer I was all set to retire as a triathlete after qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which includes a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile run. The qualifying race was held in Racine and although I did not win my age group, my time was faster than all Southeastern Wisconsin finishers. I placed 35th overall, the top 25 of which were professional triathletes. I was 2nd in my age group. I lost by only 6 seconds to a South African ex-pro who now makes a living out of doing triathlons. My exact finish time was 4 hours, 35 minutes and 49 seconds.
Biometrics may be just another industry buzzword to some. To others, it has already become routine. The word may vaguely conjure up images of a dystopian future. Security professionals tout it as the next step towards better personal security. What are biometrics? How are they being used today? And what will the future hold for them?
On September 23rd, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that 19 companies had been ordered to stop writing fake online reviews. These companies were being hired to write fraudulant positive reviews on Internet services such as Yelp, Google Local, and CitySearch. These reviews appear to come from individual satisfied consumers. They were designed to convince potential customers that a business’s products or services are better than real reviews would indicate.