R J Adams -Musings And Meanderings
Remember Condoleeza Rice? She was once, ed I believe, and Secretary of State. Nothing has been heard of her for sometime. Has she retired? Taken up gardening, perhaps? Anyone with any news as to her whereabouts, please contact………
Maybe she just went, and left no forwarding address?
Filed under: Missing persons
Every day, throughout the world, ordinary working people suffer the lies, deceit, false promises, fabricated endearments, and trip-off-the-tongue falsehoods of those we elect to run things on our behalf.
Only today, George W Bush, accompanied by Ben Shalom Bernanki – the latest spin-doctor to hold top position in American financial affairs – set out his new doctrine to “help those poor people caught up in the prime mortgage scandal” to keep their homes. As usual, Bush’s concern for the suddenly homeless is no more genuine than the tears he shed over New Orleans after Katrina. The speech was delivered to serve one purpose – steady the markets and prevent another financial plunge.
In contrast, the British Royal, Prince Harry, speaking at his mother’s remembrance service in London today, ten years on from her tragic death in a car accident, said:
“Quite simply, she was the best mother in the world. But then, we would say that, wouldn’t we?”
A refreshing moment of honesty and openness, from a young man not afraid to sniff back tears in front of the whole world.
Oh, that our politicians were so forthright and unashamedly honest.
Filed under: Mark of a man
For many bloggers, posting photos of family or friends on their blog, to be shared with other relatives or friends, is part of the enjoyment. Unfortunately, these pictures are open to all and sundry, and can easily be stolen and utilized on not-so-harmless websites.
Anyone can copy an unprotected photograph simply by right-clicking and saving it to their hard drive. From then on, it’s available for any nefarious purpose.
Recently, a blogger I know posted a photo of his twelve year old grand-daughter on his blog. An innocent act of a proud grandfather. The picture has been copied and turned up on various pedophile websites.
It could happen to any one of us. There is inexpensive photo copyright protection software available that can prevent this type of theft. If you intend posting pictures of any youngster on your blog or website, it is advisable to invest in a little protection first.
And don’t assume that online galleries like Flickr are safe and innocent. It doesn’t take much delving to come up with all sorts of pornographic content on Flickr and other such photo galleries.
Don’t let it happen to you.
Filed under: Some humans stink