Monthly Archives for August, 2008



Cyber security contests

Posted on: August 26th, 2008 by
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The Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) has a department called Information Systems and Internet Security (ISIS) Lab.  This Lab concentrates on the newest areas of information security.  Currently they are focusing on digital forensics, computer and network security, digital watermarking, steganography, and hardware for secure systems.

Democratic convention

Posted on: August 26th, 2008 by
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We've got the television on tonight, waiting to hear Hillary Clinton's speech at the convention.  My parents and I were all hoping that Hillary would have been Obama's VP choice, and are very disappointed that he picked Biden instead.  We think it will be very difficult for Hillary to make a good speech encouraging everyone to vote for Obama under the circumstances, and we want Continue reading the story "Democratic convention"

Taking a survey

Posted on: August 22nd, 2008 by
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Over the past year I have looked for a different job by interviewing at about seven different companies.  I'd love to get better pay and benefits than what I am getting now.  Don't get me wrong, I have a good job, but in today's market, you always have to keep an ear to the ground to better yourself!  I just participated in a survey from Continue reading the story "Taking a survey"

Riding public transportation

Posted on: August 22nd, 2008 by
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I was reading an article in a local newspaper about how many public transportation methods are upgrading their services to attract more riders. The article was talking about how bus stations are equipping themselves with Wi-Fi, and making their buses more comfortable to ride in. One of the things they are doing with the new buses is putting more soundproofing in the floors. That should Continue reading the story "Riding public transportation"