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Desireah Annette Chapman. (Photo courtesy of State Police)
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A 32-year-old Lake Charles woman has been charged with three DWIs in less than three months, state police said.
Sgt. James Anderson said Desireah Annette Chapman was arrested Thursday night after being pulled over while on La. 3059.
Anderson said Chapman, whose driver's license is suspended due to a previous DWI, was charged with third-offense DWI, driving under suspension and improper lane usage.
Chapman faces up to 5 1/2 years in prison and up to a $2,000 fine for driving under suspension and third-offense DWI.
Anderson said Troop D arrested Chapman for DWI with child endangerment in November 2012.
"She had a 6-year-old child with her in the vehicle at the time of the arrest," Anderson said. "Last month, troopers arrested Chapman for second-offense DWI.
"In 2011, 50 percent of people who died in crashes investigated by Troop D were killed by impaired drivers. To report impaired drivers, motorists are encouraged to dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone or to contact their local law enforcement agency."
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reports the following bookings:
• Antonio Scoggins, 39, 2605 Pineview St., Lake Charles — aggravated second-degree battery.
• Jennifer Trahan, 47, 111 Bermuda Circle, Scott — produce, manufacture, distribute or possess with intent to distribute Schedule II Narcotics. Bond: $15,000
• Kaleb Tyler Shaw, 21, 305 S. Perkins St., DeQuincy — domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace.
• Dallas D. Durgan, 33, 642 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles — indecent behavior with juveniles, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
• Matthew Brian Hogan, 17, 3738 Heather Lane, Lake Charles — simple burglary, theft under $500.
• Leigh Brandy Trahan, 35, 2203 Walker Drive, Westlake — possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Schedule III; drug paraphernalia. Bond: $4,000.
• Michael Eric Richard, 34, 2463 LaFleur Drive, Lake Charles — indecent behavior with juveniles. Bond: $5,000.
• Jordan Michael Nicosia, 19, 822 Chay Drive, Lake Charles — simple burglary, theft over $500.
• Delton James Franklin, 26, 5905 Corbina Road, Lake Charles — domestic abuse battery. Bond: $1,500.
• Jessie Daniels Burns, 46, 1701 Third St., Lake Charles — distribution of possession of Schedule I drug; possession of marijuana.
• David A. Cole, 54, 380 Bart Young Road, Merryville — prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Schedule II.
• Jesse Paul Venable, 22, 925 E. Tank Road, Lake Charles — flight from an officer, aggravated flight from an officer; distribution or possession with intent Schedule I Narcotics, possession of marijuana.
• Nicholas Ryan Mutina, 25, 904 Lake St., Westlake — simple battery and false imprisonment.


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Santa Barbara Mission Needs More Docents in 2014
Landmark site sees growing popularity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Mission needs more volunteer docents in 2014 to handle the growing crowds of visitors who want a guided tour around the famous landmark.
Along with the frequent stops by tour buses, and visitors coming from the growing number of cruise ship visits, the mission is seeing a greater demand for tours.
During the school year, there are also many classes of fourth graders who come through as part of their curriculum.
"I want them to have that connection, it's an important connection. Its history, its roots, it's knowing the past so we can do better in the future," said Maria Cabrera who conducts one of the expanded tours that includes La Huerta, or the orchard.
It has historic plantings or uses seeds that can be traced back to agricultural roots from Mexico and Peru, home to some of the original Franciscan Friars.
The church is the main centerpiece of the tour. The doors are often open for those taking a longer trip through the property or just a quick ten minute stop.
"We once kept a list of all the different countries,(people came from) and it was very long," said Abby Treloggen a docent for ten years.
Often in the cemetary, Treloggen finds a calming way to guide guest through the gravesites. "And what I do is take them to the de la Guerra tomb, and we read in Spanish that saying across the top that says 'I want to rest with those I have loved.'"
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quote:LSU handily beat Oregon and West Virginia last year, two of the best offenses in the country...not sure what data you are using for this opinion.
It's been proven time and time again that when you spread these SEC defenses out that good QB play can take advantage of them. These defenses are insolated by a conference that plays its games in a phone booth and isn't dynamic offensively.
What IS news is the fact that Louisville completely shredded the #1 pass efficiency defense in the country.
They also had the ball inside Florida's 10 twice and didn't come away with points because of penalties (once was on the fumble recovery that you mentioned).
The game wasn't even close. The only time Florida moved the ball was on gadget plays.
This is what I'm saying. IYO, are these SEC defenses really that elite or just a product of zero vertical passing offenses?
LSU handily beat Oregon and West Virginia last year, two of the best offenses in the country...not sure what data you are using for this opinion.
LSU handily beat Oregon and West Virginia last year, two of the best offenses in the country...not sure what data you are using for this opinion.
Oregon had 335 yards of offense and WVU had 553 yards. Yes lsu won but its not like they completely shut either team down
You are over reacting and ignoring a bunch of examples of where supposedly unstoppable offenses ran into SEC defenses and were shut down (think about BCSCG for example).
As far as last night, Bridgewater was simply on fire. He and his receivers hooked up on several big throws that were absolute perfect plays that were actually defended pretty well.
Louisville's offense was responsible for 26 points I think which is very impressive, but we not talking about a 50 point barrage here.
Another point with respect to both the UF and LSU games is that a ton of fault goes to the UF and LSU offenses who were plain awful and could not stay on the field and therefore hung their defenses out to dry. Plus, LSU held Clemson WAY below their scoring average for the season. The LSU game was lost because of LSU's offense, not defense.
As for OSU last year, Alabama's defense last year was A LOT better than Alabama's defense this year. I think they would have handled OSU's offense.
Same for LSU's defense.
With all that said, I think that the game of football is becoming more and more offensively friendly across the board. It's damn hard to hold a team under 20 points now days.
They beat Oregon 40-27 and West Virginia 47-21. It's the scoreboard that matters most. They did not allow them to score points, even if they did move the football.
2008 Oklahoma, arguably one of the greatest and most prolific offenses in college football history, was held to a mere 14 points by the Florida Gators in the BCS National Championship Game. This was an offense who had scored 60+ points in 4 or 5 straight games coming in.
I was just pointing out that an "elite defense" gave up 888 yards in two games
That Florida defense was siiiiiiick!
I was mainly talking about the last 2-3 years when the Alabama's and LSU's have taken over the SEC with their overly conservative offenses and dominant defenses.
LSU gave all the underneath stuff to WVU...hence the yards.
Also, OU got handled in 2003
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Rose Gangl is an Ambassador who studied abroad in France
Major: Psychology
Why did you choose to study abroad and how did you decide on this program?
I choose the France program because it has been a goal of mine since 8th grade. Studying the French language and culture is a hobby of mine. I find it so fascinating to learn about another group of people, and what better way to do so then to live in another country for a few months? I have had family and friends who have studied abroad while they were in college and they always spoke positively about their experiences. With the help of the OEA office, studying abroad became a realistic goal--financially, academically, etc. I figured I might never get this chance to live in another country again so I could not pass it up.
Briefly describe a specific cultural experience you had on your trip that made a lasting impression.
It is hard to pick just one moment. Throughout the entire program, I was continually making lasting memories and impressions. If I had to pick one specific cultural experience, I would pick the Expression Théâtrale that I participated in. This was a class run by the director of the Collége, Patrick. With Patrick, all of the Bennies and Johnnies worked all semester on a play he wrote, titled Si c'était à refraire (If it was a do over). This short play dealt with a specific verb tense: the conditional past. The French take a lot of pride in the precision and rules of their language. This play illuminated just that. The main character in the play was not a specific character but rather the grammar within the play. By having the play organized like that, we learned about the French love for their language. After months of rehearsal, we put this play on for the French community. Opening night was one of the most rewarding moments within the program! All of us were able to put on a play in another language for natives of that language and elicit laughter. We were able to clearly present our message which was exciting and very rewarding. It was confirmation that we were learning the language and understanding their culture a bit better. It was fantastic!
Describe your overall study abroad experience.
Whenever I think of my study abroad experience, one word comes to mind-inoubiable (unforgettable). This was a hands-on learning experience, each week I was learning something new about the country I was in or myself. There were excursions and activities that one can only experience in France. The four months that I spent in France were so eye opening. The world became a bigger but also at the same time, smaller. I made friends from all around the world who I will continue to stay in contact with. The memories that I have I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The four months spent abroad were so educational, so beneficial, so positive, and so eye opening. It was an unforgettable experience.
Based on your experiences abroad, what are some of the benefits of spending a semester abroad? How has studying abroad contributed to your personal, academic, and professional development?
It is true, study abroad is life-changing. For me, I had never traveled outside of the US before. While studying abroad, I was able to assess the French culture and the American culture. By doing this, I learned what I valued and why I valued what I did. This program allowed me to reflect upon myself and learn more about myself. Living in the US your entire life, you understand the social norms without having to consciously learn them, you just know them. However, by living in another county, I had to learn their social norms so I didn't stick out. This taught me to be comfortable feeling uncomfortable. I had to be comfortable with who I am and that contributed to my personal goals. As far as academics and professional development go, I managed to finish my French minor while abroad. This was very helpful because it opened up my schedule for my last three semesters at CSB/SJU. On a professional level, I have gained confidence in myself that no other experience would have given me. As a theatre enthusiast, I learned confidence in myself that no theatre project would have given me. There are so many skills that study abroad gave me that I will bring with me to future jobs or schooling I pursue.
What advice can you offer for CSB/SJU students who are considering or planning to study abroad?
There are no other programs at CSB/SJU that can give you quite the same experience and hands-on learning that study abroad can. If you are considering studying abroad/want to study abroad-DO IT! You won't regret it! There are so many resources available to you through the OEA, take advantage of them. Being able to live and become fully immersed in a culture is a rare opportunity that studying abroad can give you. I highly recommend traveling out of your comfort zone and trying something new. As cliché as it sounds, the results will be so rewarding and life-changing.
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I had my first swarm today, in my backyard in the middle of a raised garden bed. I was shocked to say the least. I picked them up, mulch and all and put them into a hive body with unpulled foundation. I got most of them and at first they all clumped up on the outside. They flew around in frenzy as well. It seemed to be a bit of excitement. I have just returned back from a evening out with the wife and there only seems to be a few clumps of bees here and there and not a swarm in the box.
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Kerkstra is one of only three underclassmen named to the publication's five All-America teams.
This season she was voted the most valuable player in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as the Flying Dutch captured their second consecutive league championship and posted a 25-3 overall mark.
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Guaranteed that's Namath.Then there's an older [football] player who's still very well known.
And it's sad that this is news.
Guaranteed that's Namath.Then there's an older [football] player who's still very well known.
And it's sad that this is news.
I dont care who anyone sleeps with. Its none of my buisness nor do I care.
when will whistle blowers of any sort learn, when u announce u have huge news but dont disclose it immediately and instead push the date to release the info, u are putting a huge target on ur back. lets say it was goodell or tom brady or something like that, people with enough power n money will off a person who threatens their bottom line. this "madame" should know shes in danger and just release the info ASAP, that way if anything happens to her, it incriminates the people she outed.
this is interesting, im curious to see if its actually a big time name that cant afford the release of this news or if its just hype and some ST player is the culprit...
what a bunch of bull****.
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
Hopefully this story will amount to a popcorn fart but until then I'll most certainly be keeping an eye on it.
This isn't bull****, this is really bad press -- borderline scandal, and a huge distraction to any team involved. Hopefully it's the Jets, who could actually put this to positive use lol.
I'm guessing it's Gilbride.....he's probably "The Best There Is" in the sack, too.
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Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies—and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable. But for Kevin, hacking wasn't just about technological feats—it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable information.
Driven by a powerful urge to accomplish the impossible, Mitnick bypassed security systems and blazed into major organizations including Motorola, Sun Microsystems, and Pacific Bell. But as the FBI's net began to tighten, Kevin went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated cat-and-mouse game that led through false identities, a host of cities, plenty of close shaves, and to an ultimate showdown with the feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down.
Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escape and a portrait of a visionary whose creativity, skills, and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information.
©2011 Kevin Mitnick. Foreword 2011 by Steve Wozniak (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"Intriguing, insightful, and extremely educational into the mind of one who truly mastered the art of social engineering with the use of a computer and modern-day technologies. I strongly believe that one can learn a great deal about protecting themselves once they understand how another one perpetrates the crime." (Frank W. Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can)
"Great listen for tech fans"
This book is great for anyone who wants a non-technical overview of the progression of Hacking from the late 70s to early 90s told from the inside. He never gets very technical about how he accomplished some of his hacks, but he does cover the spectrum of methods he used.
I don't know how similar Ray Porter's portrayal and Kevin Mitnick actually are, but he really brought life to his reading. Well done.
"Detailed; almost to a fault"
Mitnick provides an exhaustive account (both a good thing and a bad thing) of his 'exploits'. The book is mostly entertaining, and does a good job of showing how obsessive he was. However, detailing hack after social engineer after hack can get a little boring.
"Worthy of five stars, if not more"
One of the most compelling books in my audible.com library, and I have more than a hundred. Although he was one of the most hotly-pursued and agressively prosecuted hackers ever, in the end Kevin Mitnick has done us all a favor: making computer networks and phone systems more secure. And he's done us another favor: writing page-turners.
Mitnick, himself, is easy to like. He's no reptile. Besides his remarkable intellegence and resoursefulness, he has a conscience and a sense of humor.
Lastly, Porter's narration is excellent. He reads the book as though he wrote it himself. Nice job, Ray.
Retired from the Labor movement and a fiberista (love to spin, knit and weave)
"A Teriffic listen"
First and foremost, Ray Porter is just the right narrator for this book. His delivery is right on.
The story itself is riveting. While I know, on one level, that for the most part, the police, FBI, and variety of corporate IT security is in place to protect us, there is another, darker side to that protection. I found myself cheering for Kevin, and hoping that he'd evade capture and prosecution. Why didn't these folks hire him?
"Great story of a person tuning his life around"
This book, and the narration, was REALLY well done. I had a hard time turning this thing off. I had been following Kevin since he first made the news about the whole Netcom incident as I was a member at that time. It was interesting hearing the differences reported from the main stream news as well as the online tech community and hearing so many discrepancies between the facts. Over the years we all found out how unfair they were towards Kevin in regards to the law. Of course he was no angel and he did deserve to pay for some things, which he admits to. But seeing how he did turn all of this into such a positive for himself was probably the best part of the story in my opinion. Of course it was extremely entertaining hearing some of these exploits and how he "maneuvered" the system.
I highly recommend this book!
I value intelligent stories with characters I can relate to. I can appreciate good prose, but a captivating plot is way more important.
"For a smart guy, Mitnick was an idiot"
This was an amusing and informative book. I have to say, though, I like Mitnick less now that I've gotten to know him.
I always thought of Mitnick as a brilliant hacker who was persecuted by a government that didn't understand the technology that they were trying to control. This is half true. The government certainly did overstep the bounds of sanity when they went after Mitnick... but Mitnick was not a brilliant hacker.
Mitnick spends the book telling us that all his greatest hacking achievements were about "social engineering", which is the marketing term for "lying". He was certainly an intelligent guy who knew how to do research and learn about systems... but all the brilliant computer hacking was actually just him taking advantage of bugs that he read about or was told about.
What made Mitnick famous wasn't that he was the smartest hacker, it was that he was the dumbest. In spite of constantly being caught in the act, and knowing that he was being watched by the highest echelons of law enforcement, Mitnick kept engaging in very risky hacks. He was the only one stupid enough to apply known bugs to breach security at major institutions, and he told other people about it, and kept hard evidence about it on his person.
I have lost so much respect for Mitnick after reading this. He wasn't a genius that couldn't be contained. He was a fool who couldn't stop getting himself in trouble.
The sad thing is that if Mitnick had actually had some brains and self-control he could have been the mastermind that the world mistook him for. At several points he was monitoring the FBI and police as they were tracking him. A sensible person would have kept this card close to the vest. But Mitnick tipped them off by leaving a box of donuts for raiding FBI agents. When I first heard this anecdote, I thought it was awesome, because he was one step ahead of the FBI. The book flushes this out a bit more, and we see that Mitnick didn't really have a plan at this point. This wasn't measured taunting... this was an impulse control problem.
The list of idiotic things that Mitnick did just goes on and on: he frequently stuck around after he had evidence that his cover was blown; he made no contingency plans; he gave incriminating evidence to people he didn't know, or worse, knew as untrustworthy or suspicious characters; and he always kept damning evidence of his crimes on him... without encrypting it.
I wanted Mitnick to be just like Richard Feynman mixed with Frank Abagnale. Instead I found out he was a damned fool.
"coundn't be done soon enough"
I would def listen to Ray Porter again, just not a Mitnick book.
was pretty good in the beginning, but waaay too much minutiae to keep me interested.
constantly found myself checking how much longer i had to go.
I guess i just don't care how you "find someones phone number at will"
I love listening to books when cycling, paddleboarding, etc but I press pause when I need to concentrate. Its safer & I don't lose the plot!
"An insight into the mind of a hacker"
naughty computer geek
The emotions described when Kevin has to return to solitary confinement. It seems unbelievable that a white collar perpetrator of largely victimless crimes should undergo a Stalinesque torture
You are able to believe that Kevin is reading it to you, and that is all you could ask for
The trials and tribulations of the world's most notorious hacker
It started slowly, and initially I had no sympathy for this maladjusted nuisance blowing his own trumpet about how he pointlessly infiltrates various phone companies. But as the book develops you develop empathy with him. It becomes especially interesting when he is on the run and creates new identities for himself. But the idiot still can't stop himself from engaging in meaningless hacking, he's just addicted. There is a nice happy ending which gives you a feelgood factor, and you can't help yourself warming to this odd character.
"Unsympathetic Protagonist, Fascinating Study"
I enjoyed this book. My problem is really with the moral landscape of its author. Kevin Mitnick is not a sympathetic character, at all. What intrigues me about his book is his still apparent air of condescension when he refers to one of his adversaries catching him stealing or lying. After all, he's not really a thief or a liar. He's just a joy-rider on the information highway. As readers, we're invited along for the ride. What fun!
There is real irony when he mentions how law enforcement officials must have something better to do with their time than pursue him. (Uhm-- yes they do, Kevin-- but you need to be stopped). When he hacks into his ex-wife's answering machine to discover that she is seeing someone else, he comments in dismay at her apparent betrayal: "...Where's the trust...?"
I have to wonder if he actually understands himself, even now as he wrote this book-- and how skewed his perception of his actions appears to be. Mitnick justifies his actions by stating that he did no harm, and never gained monetarily. Well, at least not until the publication of his books.
Still, this is a fascinating look at the pre-Internet world of modems, call-back numbers, back-up tapes and mainframe systems on raised floors. More importantly though, it is a telling portrayal of how easily people can be used to reveal small details and secrets that allow Mitnick access to systems and places that he has no right to be. He calls it "Social Engineering"; really just taking advantage of the very human desire to be helpful.
The book is very well narrated. I could not stop listening.
Besides incessant listening to audiobooks, I also read on my Kindle at night, birdwatch, garden (roses, daylilies), and do genealogy.
"Interesting character study of a sociopath"
This is a fascinating character study of Kevin Mitnick, whom I would describe as a "low level" sociopath. He clearly has exceptional knowledge of computers, telephone company infrastructure, and what he incessantly calls "social engineering". Yet he has spent much of his life using his unusual skills in illegal pursuits.
Equally fascinating is his sense of entitlement, lack of ethics, and lack of moral substance. He has lied through his teeth on a regular basis to get what he wanted and then dropped names of the people he finagled in this book, which is really one long "BOAST" and whining session about how unfairly he has been treated.
I rate the book as highly as I did, because I have always had a deep fascination with sociopathy, a mental disorder with a wide spectrum of lethality. Kevin prides himself in having ethics, but I see very little in the way of ethics in his behaviors. He is terrifically narcissistic, and he has given us here a clear picture of the deviousness of a narcissistic sociopath. How anyone could make him into a hero is beyond me. Listen for yourself and you decide!
"Excellent Text and Excellent Reader"
This book was fascinating in that it showed that at least 50% of the "hacking" prowesses of Kevin Mitnick were what he calls "social engineering" and what most of us would call using psychology to trick people. No major technical prowess; just understanding how people think. Very enlightening for anyone concerned about IT security.
In addition the reader of this book is excellent. One feels that it is Kevin Mitnick who is telling us his story directly. The only other time I kept on feeling that it was the author telling me his story rather than someone reading a book was for the Churchill WW2 Memoirs.
"A treat to read and better then a James Bond novel"
I read Kevin Mitnick's first book about hacking and I was hooked. its a great read, as is this book and it tells you so much about social engineering and how hackers do it. I naively though that they sat at the computer guessing passwords. If you think that then read this book. Its far easier to hack and break into a company's server then you could realise and though I assume that if this guy wasn't guilty he would not have been sent to jail, he tells a really goos storey about manipulating people to get people to give you access to company secrets.
This is a tale about breaking in, and having to be on the run. There was a film of his encounters which was a flop but to be rank you need to read this to get to the real adventure. Its all here, secrets, FBI, mistrust, betrayal and finding new identities. Great.
Loved it and hope there are other similar books out there for me to delve into.
"The absolute obsession and love of the challenge.."
The absolute obsession and love of the challenge rather than any financial gain is richly described in this deeply detailed account of Kevin Mitnick's life as one the original hackers and expert social engineers of the 80's. I'm sure others may dispute Kevin's version of events but it is both scary and scandalous how he is portrayed in both the courts and the media. He is no angel but some accusations levelled at him are not only rubbished by Mitnick but also shown to be completely implausible and utterly untrue! His skills as one of the original hackers are amazing and his audacity to social engineer people is breath taking. The sheer joy he gets from taking on a hacking challenge and succeeding is described in rich detail and it makes for an exhilarating, roller coaster listen.
"Next time you credit card company phones..."
Listen to it. Learn about social engineering. Understand why you should be sceptical with phone calls claiming to be from your bank, your credit card company and/or your mobile phone company. All they want is your date of birth, the first line of your address and your post code. Hello Kevin! This book is cool.
The life of Kevi Mitnik unfolds like a Jason Bourne story but without people getting killed. Whether or not you approve of hacking you cannot help holding this man in awe in terms of his high intelligence and his incredible audacity. Also, the narration by Ray Porter is superb. Highly recommended.
"Not just for Geeks and Nerds!"
Ghost in the wires is a fast paced story of how Kevin Mintnick evades and escapes the police and FBI after being a caught numerous time hacking into various different organisations computer networks.
I really enjoyed listening to this book. You genuinely feel an attached towards Kevin, and you don't want him to et caught. He is honest with the reader and doesn't embellish being on the run, he tells it how it was, make helps you appreciate the loneliness and isolation that he felt.
Ghost in the wires is not a book that I would normally choose to read, but I enjoyed every page. For this reason I gave it 5 stars.
"A brilliant Audio Book"
Once I started listening to this Audio Book I couldn't stop and until I got to the end I thought it was actually Kevin Mitnick reading it! This is a brilliant audio book from start to finish and I would highly recommend it.
I wasn't sure i would like this, But after the first hour i was hooked. I actually listened to it in about 2-3 days as i could not STOP listening, its such an interesting story and very exciting, I could also tell there is an effort to explain it to people who are not tech smart, which is nice (not that i needed it). Its actually one of the best books i've had the pleasure of listening to.
"Close but no cigar"
Sadly no, even though this book was well written and amazingly actually based on real life events that kept me listening to just one more chapter finished leaving me with no real closure.
Obviously very clever Kevin Mitnicks crimes eventually come to grow a pointless and as a reader I ended up hoping for him to get caught just for some variety. A very clever man with one hell of a story to tell but I personally only want to hear it once.
Without giving too much away the most memorable moment in Ghost in the wire, was the fugitive tacking the FBI, the way he went around it was genius.
Kevin Mitnick, this is the only choice really as it is only Mitnicks side of the story that is retold.
Firstly sheer disbelief, with what he had the guts to do. As most of the crimes are repetitive a ended the book in frustration.
Kevin Mitnick gets information from people by basically lying to them. It is called social engineering in the book, social engineering to get information out of people to use to your own advantage. I just wonder if you replaced every reference of social engineering with the word lying if Kevin Mitnick would come across as such a likable person? A good listen but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone without a technical background.
"Absolutely enthralling adventure. A definite must."
An absolutely enthralling journey into the world of hacking, social engineering and phone freaking. A definite must read for anyone who uses technology on a daily basis.
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California desperately needs a spending limit and a rainy-day fund for emergencies, but Proposition 1A won't do the job. It won't contain spending, and its rainy-day fund is full of leaks.
The need to control state spending is now plain to any impartial observer. Revenue from all sources grew from $100 billion to $194 billion over the 10 years preceding the fiscal crisis that hit last year, almost twice as fast as inflation and population growth.
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Saw this press release for the No on 1A committee. Gray Davis, the governor who gave us this pension crisis, is stumping for 1A. That is enough reason there to vote against it!
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Just one week before the May 19 Special Election, opponents of Proposition 1A extended their thanks to former Governor Gray Davis today, as he has assumed the role of lead spokesperson for Proposition 1A.
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You can't put both TD's completely on Brown, Infact I'd say he was less to blame then some of the other culprits:
TD1- Giants were in a Tampa 2 zone, Brown was forced to stay on on top of the TE who was the first receiver to break open in his zone while Webster played shallow underneath. Meanwhile Gordon was on the complete other side of the field only to have his route drift back over to Browns side of the field. However at the time of the throw it was clear Blackburn and Rolle had picked up responsibility
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Lol. So what we have learned here is that saying Wilson runs a 3.9 is ridiculous and we've all been had. This has to be a joke. Well played. By the way, Brown admitted he was at fault for the 1st TD.
It's not his responsibility for any underneath routes that break free. His job is to be the deepest defender at all times on his side of the field. So that play is entirely his fault.
The 2nd TD his angle to the receiver/ball was wrong. That was his play to make, and he was close enough to make it.
I made a mistake, I said it was Trindon Holliday who was teammates at florida with Demps, it was Chris Rainey.
Rainey ran a 4.45 at the combine, which makes it even more ridiculous.
As Mayock said, the rumors say Rainey raced Demps and beat him twice.
So a player who ran 4.45 at the combine is faster than a guy who won an olympic medal for running. Id say Rainey more likely runs sub 4.3, perhaps closer to 4.2. But just ran poorly at the combine. His proday time was a 4.35, which is better, but still slow for someone who is olympic sprinter fast.


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Reading over various crush and strain methods, I think I've come up with my own. It's probably half-baked and ill informed, but let's throw it out there and see if we can refine it:
1) Obtain a large stock pot, drill a hole in the side near the bottom, and install a metal water tap. I'm thinking the kind used on the exterior of houses used for garden houses.
2) Remove capped comb from frames, put in pot. I think such a pot would just about hold about 1 medium super's worth of comb.
3) Put lid on pot, place pot on a hot plate plate set to low, in the hot sun for a few hours. I believe the honey and wax should liquefy, and wax should float to the top.
4) Use the tap to fill mason jars with honey until honey runs out, and wax starts to flow out. Then start filling wax molds with the wax coming out.
When finished, just rinse the stockpot out, or throw in the dishwasher, and you're done.
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posted at 1:36 pm on February 22, 2011 by Ed Morrissey
At what point does the decision to hold democracy hostage transform from a localized example of petulance to a national strategy? Perhaps when Democrats try to paralyze another state legislature whose agenda they cannot control … say, in Indiana, for example:
House Democrats are leaving the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation, The Indianapolis Star has learned.
A source said Democrats are headed to Illinois, though it was possible some also might go to Kentucky. They need to go to a state with a Democratic governor to avoid being taken into police custody and returned to Indiana.
The House was came into session this morning, with only two of the 40 Democrats present. Those two were needed to make a motion, and a seconding motion, for any procedural steps Democrats would want to take to ensure Republicans don't do anything official without quorum.
The issue? Same as in Wisconsin. Republicans in the legislature have offered a bill that addresses union prerogatives. In comparison to the proposal in Wisconsin, however, this one is rather mild. It would bar unions and private-sector firms from establishing rules that require non-union employees from being forced to pay representation "fees," a back door for forced dues payments. It puts teeth in the open-shop environment, and it's broader in scope than the Wisconsin bill (which only applied to public-sector unions), but it doesn't restrict collective bargaining rights at all.
Democrats in Indiana may only be staging a momentary walkout as a way to express solidarity with their colleagues in Wisconsin — or more accurately, their Wisconsin colleagues who have fled the state rather than allow the elected legislature to conduct business. Even a symbolic walkout carries significant and deeply damaging consequences to representative democracy, however, as I explain in my column at The Week today (specific link later when posted):
The true test of a representative democracy comes not in an election, but in the aftermath of an election. If the losing party or parties in the election recognize their loss and continue to participate in self-governance, then representative democracy works. When the losing side refuses to participate and boycotts governance, especially in such a manner that vital legislative work gets obstructed, then representative democracy itself is threatened. …
The fleeing Democrats have essentially stolen the will of the public and their right to self-governance. Wisconsin voters elected Republicans to majorities in both chambers and Walker as their executive by convincing margins. The minority in representative democracy has a right to be heard, but do not have the right to stop the process of governance by shutting down the legislature. In essence, those state Senators who went on the lam have attempted to overturn the last election through unprecedented and illegal obstruction and dereliction of duty. They have demonstrated the haughty arrogance of those who refuse to accept their role as public servants and instead make themselves into autocrats.
If Republicans overreached with their budget-repair bill and unfairly restricted the rights of unions, then let Democrats go on record opposing the bill and make it the centerpiece of the next legislative election in Wisconsin. Under the circumstances, though, the Democrats who have tried to hijack democracy in order to dictate terms should be the ones who fear the next election the most.
Given the White House and DNC involvement in the Madison protests, it seems clear that this has become a national strategy on the part of Democrats — to run out on legislatures where they hold the minority, and to hijack government in an attempt to make the majority the servant of the minority. The party should change its name to the Anti-Democrats … or, since they seem enamored of running away as a political tactic, we can take a page from their book and call them Fleebaggers instead.
Update: Here's the link to my column.
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The backup noises sounds somewhat like a ringing bell or submarine sonar, while the forward noise sounds somewhat like a jet tanking off (a whistle) -- or as Mark Perry, the director for product planning at Nissan Americas puts it, "You know that show with David Hasselhoff, Knight Rider? The forward sound reminds me of what KITT sounded like."
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Our stay was great, the apartment was very welcoming and very close to the beach and Gustavo was very friendly at all times. A charm.
This summer we will repeat for sure.
Nuestra estancia fue genial, el apartamento era muy acogedor y muy cerquita de la playa y Gustavo fue muy amable en todo momento. Un encanto.
Este verano repetiremos seguro.
The apartment is not big but has everything you need. Gustavo is wonderfully uncomplicated. 5 stars from me!
Das Appartment ist nicht groß, hat aber alles, was man braucht. Und Gustavo ist herrlich unkompliziert. 5 Sterne von mir!
My recent visit to Sitges Festival 2013 was a success thanks to Gustavo apartment, the super quiet and beautiful. Regarding the apartment was complete, nice and cozy. And Gustavo just say that at all times were kindness and understanding.
Definitely repeat if I'll be around Sitges.
Mi visita al reciente festival de Sitges 2013 fue todo un éxito gracias al apartamento de Gustavo, la zona super tranquila y hermosa. Por lo que respecta al apartamento era completo, bonito y acogedor. Y de Gustavo tan solo decir que en todo momento fueron amabilidades y entendimiento.
Sin duda repetiré si vuelvo a estar por Sitges.
Perfect deal. And dentrada flexible schedules and departure. What is not surprising is that report and to get there you have to give a deposit of 100 euros.
Perfecto trato. Y flexible en horarios dentrada y salida. Lo que no informan y sorprende es que al llegar hay que dar una fianza de 100 euros.
Very nice location in the old port of Sitges ... (Very quiet but a 15-minute walk from the city center)
The apartment is cozy, a little small, but everything is there!
Gustavo is very friendly, helpful and available ...
Très belle localisation dans le vieux port de Sitges... (très calme mais à 15 minutes à pied du centre ville)
L'appartement est cosy, un peu petit, mais tout y est !
Gustavo est très gentil, serviable et disponible...
the apartment is very nice located. it is small, but you'll have all you need.
gustavo is a friendly host, who speaks only spanish.
Be aware! the location of this house is not on the given spot. It is in the harbour next to the town. Pictures are correct and it is a cosy apartment. However it is not very clean. During out visit the toilet broke, the shower curtain was super dirty with fungus, there was no hot water and the airco did not work well.
However it has a lovely terrace and is placed in a pitoresc area, a 15 minute walk to the center. it is very quiet at night. Gustavo is a nice guy with best intentions I guess and during out short stay we did not bother to make a big deal out of it. 3 stars because Sitges is such a nice place.
We have really enjoyed our stay in Sitges. There were no problems. Team organize everything well.
This apartment is really cute and very comfortable. It is a bit small but has everything you need, Lovely location and very quiet
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Está muy bien ubicado, a 5 min andando de la playa y con muchos restaurantes cerca.
El único punto débil es el sofá cama.
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If Nicks has another injury plagued year why would you want him even at a reduced price?
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When healthy I like him as much as anybody, again not named johnson.
TE's burn us because of the poor LBer play in the past few years.
Good TEs burn good LBs, they have a field day against ours. I want a killer TE, it's harder to always have to hit receivers like Eli has to do on 3rd down. Ask Brady and Romo and Ryan and so forth how a good TE helps.
in simply throwing or not throwing to him. If Eli gets comfortable with Randle, Nicks may get a disappointing contract this time next year.