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Planning for — or Responding to — a Crisis

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Disclosure:  This post appeared originally in slightly different form on a private social media page.   Disclaimer:  I do not work in public safety.  The information in this post is based on advice the public has already received from one source or another. Currently, the San Francisco Bay Area and parts of Southern California are in a crisis with out-of-control fires. No matter where you live, you should have tentative plans for natural disasters and other large-scale problems that occur on short notice. Based on your individual needs — as well as the needs of people and animals you’re responsible … Continue reading Planning for — or Responding to — a Crisis

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The N.Y. Times Editorial Board Doesn’t Like Trump’s Shutdown. Neither do Most People.

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Please take a look at the opinion piece posted online today by the New York Times Editorial Board.  I don’t know whether it’s in the print edition.  A link appears below. The current federal shutdown is affecting individuals who must rely on the system being open for business.  Some people are working while their paychecks are delayed, and others are furloughed. Not every person who is affected is a government employee.  Some are contractors, and others are members of the general public who need services on the federal level.  Many are merchants and restaurant operators who rely on transactions with government workers. … Continue reading The N.Y. Times Editorial Board Doesn’t Like Trump’s Shutdown. Neither do Most People.

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Too Many Americans Have Short Memories

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During the time Donald Trump has been President, some people have suggested that George W. Bush’s Presidency wasn’t all that bad.  Most recently, the public found it endearing when he handed Michelle Obama a piece of candy. How many people remember the stolen 2000 Election, the oafish, graceless behavior after the September 11 tragedy, the lies about Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in Iraq, the torture of Muslims, etc? If you’re impressed by a piece of candy and W.’s negative statements about Trump, either you were born very recently or you forgot all about some major events that still affect … Continue reading Too Many Americans Have Short Memories

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Accounts get Hacked. Don’t be too Quick to React to Offensive Posts

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My blogsite was hacked, once.  Fortunately, I was signing in often to look at tracking data, so I discovered the problem immediately (my password had stopped working) and recovered the account on the same day.  I don’t believe any harm was done. Always use an obscure password which you don’t use on other accounts.  Ideally, every online password should be like a single fingerprint.  The advice on how often to change a password varies. The mistake I made was using a foreign word (with a correct diacritical mark, which seemed so clever at the time), followed by a predictable series … Continue reading Accounts get Hacked. Don’t be too Quick to React to Offensive Posts