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  • Open Letter to CLT Airport

    You got a million customers and three freakin’ outlets.

    News Flash:  It is the year 20XX, get more outlets!

    What is with spandex pants in the airport? I am not complaining just wonder what’s the deal with it?

  • Seizure At the Mall

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    16 Jun. 11, 17:45, Colorado Springs, A lady just had a siezure at the Citadel mall.  An employee from Ruby Tuesday and I, assisted her. We just made sure she didn’t bump her head or cause serious injury to herself.

    The EMTs arrived and took over.  Hope she is ok. 

    What amazes me is how people were just standing around staring.  Sheeple.

  • N carefree & new center accident

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    6 car crash at North Carefree & New Center at about 1pm, 15 Jun.

  • On my way to MIA

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    This trip began with a speeding ticket! I am too embarrassed to advertise how fast I was going.. or should I say, how fast I was ALEGEDLY going, according to the Denver officer.

    He informed me that he could arrest me for that speed. I am glad he didn’t. In the words of Rain Man, I am an excellent driver. But I was in a rush to make my flight. Getting pulled over didn’t help me. So here I am now at airport standing in line for 7 hours of layover in DIA.. and other airports.. Yatta!

  • DIARMF

    Department of Defense Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF) will replace the DoD’s DIACAP process. As of Mar 2011 it is still being developed. The former DoD Information Assurance Certification & Accreditation Process (DIACAP) will undergo the same change as the NIST SP 800-37, C&A guide did when it changed to the rev 1, Guide for Applying Risk Management Framework. Some of the changes from DIACAP to DIARMF will consist of:

      NIST SP 800-53 controls
      Change focus from C&A to Risk Management
      Definition of how to bridge between DoD systems and NIST defined system (subsystems & Platform IT for example)
      DIARMF will look more like NIST 800-37 rev 1

    It is unknown how DIARMF authorization packages will look. Currently, the DIACAP consist of DIACAP packages (DIP, SIP, scorecard, POA&M with artifacts) and NIST 800-37 rev 1 consists of a Security Authorization Package (System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report & POA&M). Also, the roles between the NIST Risk Management Framework and the DoD 8500 series are different. So far, the DON CIO and ASD (NII) have come up with mapping between the roles and the 800-53 controls.

    The DIARMF will hopefully cover all of the gaps between the DoD C&A process and the new NIST 800-37, Risk Management Framework.

  • System Architecture Design: Ishikawa Diagram

    An Ishikawa diagram is also sometimes called a “fishbone” diagram because when it is completed, the result is usually an image of fish bones radiating off of a core spine. It was originally developed by a Japanese quality management processes which facilitates in determining the key relationship among various processes for application in process improvement. This diagram may also refer to as the cause and effect diagram.

    Based on my experience, Ishikawa diagram is the basic need in order for you to create an effective system for companies. One of my project before was to develop a Billing and Reservation System for a specific hotel. I will explain here how to create Ishikawa diagram for a hotel, or you might use this as a basis for your project.

    Steps in creating Ishikawa diagram:

    1. List the problem/issue to be studied in the head of the fish. You should always put the problem/issue at the head of the fish because from the head of the fish originates the main branch of the diagram.
    2. Now you must identify the major categories that cause the problem. In doing this, you can use the 6M’s which are the Machine, Method, Materials, Measurement, Man and Mother nature. But what’s on the image attached is only 4M’s since my professor only required the 4Ms. Label each fishbone with the 6Ms or 4Ms.
    3. After identifying the major causes, you must now identify the sub-causes of the 4Ms or 6Ms you use.
    4. After listing the major causes and sub-causes you may now analyze your diagram. Analyze the results of the fish bones; make sure that adequate amount of detail has been provided under each major category.

    Now, doing Ishikawa Diagram is not easy as you think, you must conduct research especially on the company where the system you are developing intended for. You should analyze the image below for proper understanding.

  • Dating Site Spam Emails

    Almost 2 consecutive weeks from now, I am continuously receiving these kinds of emails that are really strange because I received this in my spam folder. Try to read both emails; they have almost the same formats and content. I tried my best to research about this kind of emails and it is really a dating scam emails. I don’t even know them, so why they are going to send me emails like this. And I am a female, obviously in their email they are looking for a male partner.
    Based on my research this is the way how they work:
    1. They will first act like an angel and will get your attention every now and then.
    2. They will agree on your sentiments and everything you say to them is like making them happy to get your trust.
    3. Here comes there drama telling that they need money for food, utility bills, hospital bills etc.
    4. Since you already trust her, you will give her the amount she needs, after that your money fly way!
    Another thing is, sometimes they are not going to asked for money but they just need your email address, chances are you’re not the only one who receive this kind of email because they are trying to collect emails as many as they can, so once you replied on emails like this expect to receive as many spam emails in your spam folders. The emails they collected were part of their marketing plan or they just sell it to others.
    So I just suggest don’t ever replied to this kind of emails! Unless you really know them and it is a verified email. Just read the emails below to find out the truth, those emails are not edited, it’s the original email I received.
    From: lenny dan

    To: lennydan22@yahoo.com – look at this: my email should be in this area but that’s not my email address, I think they are using some sort of program to generate and send emails.

    From: lenny dan

    To: lennydan22@yahoo.com – look at this: my email should be in this area but that’s not my email address, I think they are using some sort of program to generate and send emails.

    lennydan22@yahoo.com
    Hello
    My name is Lenny, i saw your profile and it was interesting so i would like to know more about you. It will be a pleasure to read from you, if you wouldn’t mind, you can email me in private at ( lennydan22@yahoo.com ) so that i can reply you quickly and also send my picture for you to know me. I want you to know that real love matters. I will be expecting your mail soon, kiss.
    Your lovely new friend,
    Lenny

    From: inocencia

    To: – When I received this email, this area was blank but why I received this email if I did not see my email address in this area, please look at the above explanation.

    Hello dear
    My name is Miss inocencia i i come acrossyour email address at internet google today that is the reason why i write to you to get accquintance with you, I will like you to contact me back with my private email so that i will send you my pictures for you to know whom i am,although i came on line searching for a true and honest man .I believe we can move from here!!!Remember,color,language or distance does not matter,but love matters a lot in life.
    best of my regards
    From inocencia.

  • Yahoo 2011 Lottery Scam Revealed!

    Below is the exactly email content I received from this email address nn–890@att.net with a name of “yahoo claiming award”. Before opening this email, I was not surprised anymore with the content saying that I am a winner of ONE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS. Because in the first place, I always received this kind of email and it goes directly to my spam folders which is really strange. Second is there is no such thing as yahoo lottery, even if you search in Google all results will probably articles about scams.
    I suggest when you encounter this kind of email; don’t immediately jump into conclusion that you are really a winner of a lottery or any online raffle because it is obviously a spam email especially if it goes directly to your spam folder. It is always good to check, do some research about it, before communicating to the sender of the email or to the address/phone number indicated on the email. I hope this can help, always remember it is better to be safe than sorry.

    YAHOO LOTTERY RESULTS 2011

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Yahoo! announces you as one of the 25 lucky winners in the ongoing 12 Yahoo lottery Award of the Year Held on 20th of February 2011.

    All 25 winning email addresses were randomly selected from a batch of 50,000,000 international emails each from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of our international promotions program which is conducted annually, consequently, you have been approved for a total pay out of ONE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS (USD$1, 000000)

    This Lottery was promoted and sponsored by a conglomerate of some multinational companies as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the communities where they have operational base.

    Further more your details(e-mail address) falls within our Bangkok representative office in Bangkok Thailand, as indicated in your play coupon and your prize of (USD$1, 000000) will be released to you from this regional office in Bangkok Thailand.

    Your fund is now deposited with our Bank/Security Company Bangkok Thailand and insured in your name. Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been processed, and your winning Payment have being sent to you or remitted to your account, as this is part of our security protocol, to avoid double claiming and unwarranted taking of advantage of this program by participants, as has happened in the past.

    HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE
    These are your identification numbers.
    Ticket number…………………063-14628115-20
    Serial number…………………..77710-0
    Lucky number……………….02-09-12-27-18-04,10
    Ref number……………….N.EGS/42275486009/16

    To begin your lottery claims, Please contact our Yahoo Lottery Coordinator as follows,

    Email: donalsoniva@yahoo.co.th
    Name: Donalson Iva
    Tel: +(066) 817752351

    You are to send the completed verification form below to the coordinator whose email address is given above so that you will be advised on what to do to get your prize money.
    Congratulations once more!!

    1. FULL NAME
    2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
    3. PRESENT ADDRESS.
    4. DATE OF BIRTH
    5. OCCUPATION
    6. TELEPHONE NUMBER
    6. FAX NUMBER
    7. MARITAL STATUS
    8. TICKET NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER,LUCKY NUMBER AND REF NUMBER.

    Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 27th of February 2011. Any claim not made by this date will be returned to HER MAJESTY’S DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. And also be informed that 10% of your lottery winning belongs to (THE PROMOTIONS COMPANY). Because they are the company that bought your ticket and played the lottery in your name.

    Note also that this 10% will be remitted after you have received your winnings prize, because the money is insured in your name already.

    NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in all correspondences with us, Furthermore, should there be any change of address, please do inform our Coordinator as soon as possible. Yahoo lottery is a free service that does not require you to be a Yahoo! Registered user.

    An original copy of your lucky winning ticket and your deposit certificate will be sent to you by Administrative Remittance Bank UOB Bank Bangkok Thailand.

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Once again from all members of our staff and thank you for being a part of our International Promotions program.

    We wish you continued good fortunes.

    Yours Sincerely,

    Dr. Mark Hisashi
    Vice President Yahoo! Lottery Org.

    Mrs. Rose Akira,
    President Yahoo! Lottery Org

  • Dear Child of God *Scam*

    Dear Child of God,

    Calvary Greetings in the name of the LORD Almighty and Our LORD JESUS CHRIST the giver of every good thing.

    Good day and compliments of the seasons, I know this letter will definitely come to you as a huge surprise, but I implore you to take the time to go through it carefully as the decision you make will go off a long way to determine my future and continued existence. I am Mrs. Jane Dawson an aging widow of 61 years old suffering from long time illness.

    I have some funds I inherited from my late husband, the sum of $8,000,000.00 and I needed a very honest and God fearing Christian who can withdraw this money then use the funds for Charity works. I WISH TO GIVE THIS FUNDS TO YOU FOR CHARITY WORKS. I found your email address from the internet after honest prayers to the LORD to bring me a helper and I decided to contact you if you may be willing and interested to handle these trust funds in good faith before anything happens to me.

    I am desperately in keen need of assistance and I have summoned up courage to contact you for this task, you must not fail me and the millions of the poor people in our todays WORLD. This is no stolen money and there are no dangers involved,100% RISK FREE with full legal proof. Please if you would be able to use the funds for the Charity works kindly let me know immediately.

    Please kindly respond quickly for further details.

    Warmest Regards,

    Mrs Jane Dawson.

  • Japan Earthquake Scams 8.9 – March 2011

    11 Mar 2011, Japan just had a series of huge earthquakes (including one that was 8.9). The result was a huge tsunami and loss of life still being calculated. The tsunami of fraud and scams have already started on Facebook and have surely hit the shores of email spam inboxes everywhere.

    Example:

    Submission date: March 2011

    To:

    The quake triggers a tsunami that threatens much of the Pacific. Up to 300 bodies are found in the city of Sendai in northeastern Japan, an area believed to have been hit hardest by the massive waves.

    Hundreds are dead after the worst earthquake in generations struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, setting off a devastating tsunami that swallowed swaths of coastal territory and fanned out across the Pacific Ocean, threatening everything in its path.