The Lady Geek's Topic of the Day: CISPA Defeated

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The Lady Geek's Topic of the Day: CISPA Defeated

Greetings dear readers, the Lady Geek here with your news of the technological world.  As I write this, I have just spent an entire day educating a group of teen geeks in internet safety and security.  Education is a rewarding experience that I enjoy immensely, not because of the money (I volunteer) but because one of my core goals as an IT professional from the community has always been to level the playing field for the non technically minded. I do this in the hopes that no one from the community be taken advantage of or 'sold' some unnecessary service again. From Basic Maintenance and repair to Parental controls and false ideas about the 'anonymity' of the internet, I feel it's part of my responsibility to inform and educate the masses about the simplicity of the technological world.

This brings me to today's topic, CISPA and it's defeat in the Senate.  

The Lady Geek's Topic of the Day: CISPA and You

Tales of the Lady Geek

The Lady Geek's Topic of the Day: CISPA (The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) and You

Greetings dear readers from the wonderful City of Brotherly Love!  As of this writing, I have just returned from a very exciting day of teaching. As you already know, this Lady Geek is a computer support technician and part of my services includes teaching the uninitiated and computer illiterate, the proper basic care and upkeep techniques as well as the ins and outs of their new equipment.  I love this aspect of my job, because I am free to express myself, indulge in my passions and protect the unprotected from those in 'Big Business' who would take advantage of them.

I only wish I could do more.  One of the best things about my life is the freedom I take for granted as an American. The freedom to dispense information without fear of retribution from 'Big Brother' has always been in my top ten list of great rights. Under this new Bill before the House, that freedom might soon be gone from not just me, but everyone who uses the internet.

A Special Topic from The Lady Geek: "Welfare Reform" from a Former Welfare Recipient

A Special Message from The Lady Geek

"Welfare Reform" from a Former Welfare Recipient

Greetings dear readers, I usually like to begin my articles with snippets of my life through Philadelphia. As a home town, Philly is really quite nice for those of us interested in expanding our minds, the birthplace of the nation and home of such forward thinkers as Benjamin Franklin. We have the famous Art Museum, as well as Historical tours of the Olde City, there's the first American Zoo along with one of America's largest urban park systems, Fairmount Park.

Right now, in 2012, my children and I take as much advantage of all of the amenities afforded to us, but there was a time, not so very long ago, where the doors to almost all of these things were closed to my four children and I.  For far too many people within city limits, these doors are destined to remain closed. You see dear readers, once upon a time I, the Lady Geek once received governmental assistance, otherwise known as Welfare - just like the twenty-nine million other American citizens are currently doing.

Another Fruit Town Brick City Gang Member Cops Guilty Plea in Murder Conspiracy

BY ALICIA CRUZ
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

A Jersey City man arrested in 2009 pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and one count of possession of two firearms by a felon, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Thomas "Tommy Guns" Haskins, is the second member of the Fruit Town and Brick City Brims set of the Bloods to plead guilty in connection with a murder conspiracy against a rival gang member. Haskins entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court. The 26-year-old admitted to conspiring with fellow gang members Gerard "Swizzy" Jennette, and Samad McCallum – to kill a rival gang member identified in court documents as "MB." FULL ARTICLE

Fake Medical Documents Bring New Criminal Charges For Paterson Woman

 By Alicia Cruz

The Black Urban Times

In an attempt to gain pity and leniency from the court, a Paterson woman allegedly provided Bergen County Probation officials with fake medical documents hoping for a lighter sentence in a criminal case she was facing.

Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said 39-year-old Tonya Clayton, of the 300 block of 29th Street in Paterson, New Jersey, was charged with one count of impersonation/false identity in the 3rd degree, two counts of forgery and one count of falsifying records, both 4th degree crimes.

Clayton was arrested and arraigned August 12 following an investigation by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Trial Section, Detective Kelly Krenn, Chief Steven Cucciniello and the Bergen County Probation Department. Judge Edward Jerejian set Clayton's bail at $35,000.00 with no ten percent option. She was remanded to the Bergen County Jail until she could post bail.

Why be surprised by Gov. Perry's comments...

...he's a secessionist

Ziti
Blkutimes

The media is all a buzz about the latest comments from Gov. Perry about Ben Bernake, but whey are we? Perry is a secessionist. Read that story here. Here's Perry's seccession comment.

"There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that? But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot."

 The republican and tea party constituents seem to have forgotten that this is the same man who wanted Texas to become a seperate soverign nation from the United States. Even uber conservative, Karl Rove, said this about Perry's statement:

D.B. Cooper Mystery Lives on Despite New Evidence

BY PAM LOBLEY

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

NOW THAT’S FUNNY

In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper boarded a plane in Portland, Oregon which was bound for Seattle. He settled into his seat in the Boeing 747, ordered a bourbon and water, and lit up a cigarette. He then handed the stewardess a note saying that he had a bomb in his briefcase.....FULL ARTICLE

Who is DB Cooper?

Rats Running Rampant in New York City Park

Tourists and locals alike are in a fury over the swarm of rats, some as big as rabbits, running rampant in New York City's Grand Army Plaza Park. The park, located near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, is a stone's throw from the world-renowned Plaza hotel.

A City Parks Department spokesman told the New York Daily News that Central Park Conservancy officials have not received any complaints about the nasty critters, and added that the Department is on the lookout.

Carlsbad, California Deputy Involved in Three-Car Collision

By Alicia Cruz

The Black Urban Times

A Carlsbad, California Sheriff's Deputy is recuperating at home following a three-car collision Friday morning that injured the drivers of the other two cars as well as the officer. All three were treated for their injuries at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and released.

The early morning crash near the Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa Avenue intersection forced the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to close Rancho Santa Fe Road. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash and none of the drivers have been cited or charged.

According to a report by the Carlsbad Police Department, the accident occurred as the two civilian drivers were traveling northbound and went to make a left turn onto La Costa Avenue, westbound. The unmarked police car belonging to deputy Dustin Lopez was traveling south on Rancho Santa Fe Road when all three collided. Investigators are trying to determine which of the drivers or Lopez had the green light.

Lopez, a San Marcos Sheriff's Station deputy, was not in pursuit at the time of the crash. Traffic investigators from the Carlsbad Police Department continue to investigate the crash.