You’ve certainly heard about the many companies that have been hacked and your passwords, emails, and sometimes other data get leaked onto the internet. It’s not a great thing for the company, but it’s REALLY bad for you, the consumer. If you use that same email or password on multiple sites (which many people do) … Continued
Kevin Richardson, Lions, and Hyenas as seen through a GoPro
Great video. Zoologist Kevin Richardson aka “the Lion Whisperer” spends some time with a few lions and hyenas. I’m fascinated watching it. On one level I’m struck by how similar our domesticated versions are to their wild cousins. Our big (20lb) tomcat likes to jump and headbutt me. His facial expression when he’s just sitting … Continued
Newegg survives patent suit, takes one for the team
In an welcome display of common sense, the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of an appeal of a decision of a lawsuit brought on by a patent troll, excuse me, I mean a “non-practicing entity”. If you hadn’t heard, the company known as Soverain Software bought some patents from a company who bought some … Continued