Christmas Tree Delivery...

I've never thought about how "fresh cut" Christmas trees actually end up in our area...


My sister-in-law unveiled the secret to me over the weekend :)
She saw this on 64...
























Love the Christmas tree delivery truck ;)




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Security tip of the week

Received this email regarding passwords... interesting idea... but then I'd really have to keep a notebook of all my different passphrases...

Make your password long.
At least eight characters long, and the longer the better. Passwords shorter than 8 characters are easy for hackers to crack. Follow these password rules. Avoid common words and proper names. Use both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Trouble is, who can remember a password like Fm79$#Xk? Try a passphrase instead: When I was 7, my dog Dolly went to Heaven. This contains 42 easy-to-remember characters, follows all the rules, and is in plain English. (Not every system will accept passphrases; when in doubt, try it out.) The odds against anyone cracking it even with the help of a supercomputer are astronomical. Make your passphrase original. Don't use familiar or famous quotations. Don't use any real names especially your own, your family members, or your pets. Nonsensical passphrases are the hardest to crack.



something to think about, huh?

Four Loko

This is scary...





States are looking at banning the popular alcoholic energy drink Four Loko after reports of dozens of college students across the nation having been hospitalized for overconsumption. If you haven’t heard or seen this drink, it is commonly known among college students as "blackout in a can," one can of the fruity liquor malt combines 12 percent alcohol with a kick of caffeine sized to an average cup of coffee. The contrasting effects of consuming alcohol and stimulants conceal the effects of alcohol. And many who are unable to recognize the effect of alcohol may drink more. Many college campuses sent notices to students warning about the potential dangers of alcohol energy drinks, and some campuses such as the University of Rhode Island have banned the drink. But now, advocates in New York and Oregon are pushing for a statewide sales ban.





More information: http://www.news.sjsu.edu/31763/four-lokos

The Hunter

Received this email... made me laugh... don't read if you're easily offended...


An 86-year-old very wealthy man went to his doctor for his quarterly check-up...

The doctor asked him how he was feeling, and the 86-year-old said, "Things are great and I've never felt better. I now have a 20 yr-old bride who is pregnant with my child. So what do you think about that Doc ?"

The doctor considered his question for a minute and then began to tell a story.

"I have an older friend, much like you, who is an avid hunter and never misses a season. One day he was setting off to go hunting. In a bit of a hurry, he accidentally picked up his walking cane instead of his gun.

As he neared a lake, he came across a very large male beaver sitting at the water's edge. He realized he'd left his gun at home and so he couldn't shoot the magnificent creature. Out of habit he raised his cane, aimed it at the animal as if it were his favorite hunting rifle, and went 'bang, bang'...

Miraculously, two shots rang out and the beaver fell over dead.

Now, what do you think of that?" asked the doctor.

The 86-year-old said, "Logic would strongly suggest that somebody else pumped a couple of rounds into that beaver."

The doctor replied, "My point exactly."

Creepy Accident News

Received this from a friend... these 'tips' were actually included in her company newsletter... love it...