Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Washington Post Tech News Daily: FTC says identity theft is top consumer complaint, By Hayley Tsukayama - and more

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2013/02/washington-post-technews-daily-ftc-says.html

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

In the News

Post Tech by Cecilia Kang

The Circuit: FTC says identity theft is top consumer complaint

By Hayley Tsukayama

FTC says ID theft is top complaint: The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that consumer complaints aboutidentity theft accounted for 18 percent of the 2 million the agency received in 2012.
Of the identity theft complaints, the agency said, 43 percent were related to tax or wage fraud.
Debt collection complaints ranked second, with 10 percent, while complaints about banks and lenders came in third with 6 percent. Complaints about Internet services were the seventh most common complaint, with 4 percent or around just over 81,000 complaints.
Apple lawsuit: Apple has settled with parents who sued the company for making it too easy for kids to rack up charges by buying add-ons to games and other apps.
Under the terms of the settlement, the company is agreeing to give qualifying customers a $5 iTunes credit or, in certain cases, $5 in cash.
Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr declined to comment on the settlement.
The company has always required users to enter their passwords when they download an app, but the company used to also allow them to make additional in-app purchases for 15 minutes without reentering a password. As The Washington Post reported, parents complained that some children were able to accumulate hundreds of dollars in charges during that small window, drawing the scrutiny of state and federal regulators. Apple changed the policy in March 2011 to require a password for purchases, even on newly downloaded apps.
Internet Advocacy Day: Open Web advocates are preparing for Feb. 27, also known as Internet Advocacy Day, in which tech industry leaders and experts take to the Hill to educate Congress about Internet issues.
The day is the brainchild of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, which is encouraging those interested in Internet issues to contact their members of Congress and promote the mission of Internet advocacy on social networks as part of the effort.
Google said to worry about Samsung: Google is reportedly worried about Samsung’s rising dominance as the main manufacturer of its Android mobile operating system, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal.
According to the report — which cites unnamed “people familiar with the matter” — Google executives are worried that Samsung’s rising dominance will give it too much power and allow the Korean company to eat into Google’s mobile advertising profits.
At a meeting of Google executives last year, the report said, Android head Andy Rubin reportedly said that the company’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility can act as insurance against Samsung’s strength.
Comcast makes new D.C. hires: Comcast announced two new hires for its D.C. offices Tuesday, saying that Ryan Wallach will now be the company’s senior deputy general counsel and Madura Wijewardena will be its new senior director of public policy.
Wallach has previously served as outside counsel for the company, and was special counsel at Willkie, Farr and Gallagher. Wijewardena had previously served as the director of research and policy at the national Urban League in Washington.
Copyright and piracy: After some delays, the Center for Copyright Information announced Monday that it will begin implementing new rules that directly notify users when their connections have been used for illegal downloading.
Also known as the “six strike” rule, the initiative gives users escalating warnings when Internet service providers detect copyrighted material is being shared over peer-to-peer networks. Early warnings are meant to educational while later warnings could result in the slowdown of Internet service for 48 hours.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Gulf of Mexico sunset Coquino Park Bradenton Beach Manatee County Florida

Florida still life with coffee cups bananas apples oranges an avacado and spoon

Florida kitchen still life with coffee cups and avacado

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Gulf of Mexico sunset

The new Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida

The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

I'm trying a Nestles Nespresso at Le Macaron on St Armands Circle Sarasota FL

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It is not snowing at St Armands Circle Florida. Just saying...

Monday, February 18, 2013

Westminster Maryland Online: RECENT ARTICLES BY KEVIN E. DAYHOFF IN WWW.EXPLORECARROLL.COM

Westminster Maryland Online: Recent articles by Kevin E. Dayhoff in www.Explore...: Recent articles by Kevin E. Dayhoff in www.ExploreCarroll.com Eagle Archive: Celebrating McDaniel's, and Westminster's connection...

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The Happy Lutherans celebrate Monday FEBRUARY 18, 2013 to commemorate the death of Martin Luther

Labels: Religion, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Religion Luther Martin, Religion Lutheran

A big Hat Tip goes out to Bill Babylon for calling to our attention that:

Monday, February 18, 2013 is not only a United States national holiday, but also an international holiday…

467 years after Martin Luther’s death a national holiday has been proclaimed to remember the great reformer.

All Federal and State offices are closed, as well as banks and schools (check your newspapers for other closures).

Some appropriate ways to mark the occasion are:

Wear red (chartreuse doesn't count)

Nail something to a door.

Stand somewhere and refuse to budge.

Do something paradoxical.

Translate something into German.

Set your ring tone to "Ein Feste Burg"

All Lutherans may have this day as a personal holiday (check with your employer).

(Note: It also seems to be President's Day. Apparently, the best way to observe that is to buy something- perhaps even a President!)

This message brought to you by the Happy Lutherans

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

The Sunday in Lent at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church in Long Boat Key

Sunday, February 17, 2013

After a quick breakfast, we walked to church.

We attended church at the 10 a.m. services at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church - http://www.allangelslbk.org/ 563 Bay Isles Rd. | Longboat Key, FL 34228-3142 (941) 383-8161

In all of my travels, this has to be one of the most welcoming and friendliest churches I have visited in many years.

An idea for later in the week: The Sandpipers - Men's Fellowship Meeting Tue - Feb 19, 2013 11:30 am - 1:30 pm All Angels Men's Fellowship Group , The Sandpipers, meets Tuesday, February 19 at 11:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship, followed by lunch, and a lecture on the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during WWII. Call the church office, 941-383-8161, to register.

Also see related: The Happy Lutherans celebrate Monday FEBRUARY 18, 2013 to commemorate the death of Martin Luther

Labels: Religion, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Religion Luther Martin, Religion Lutheran

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Grandma's Garden fruit stand - west of Miami Florida

Friday, February 15, 2013

Lonely is the runner alone on treadmill in Key West Florida.

Southernmost Beach Key West Florida

Key West Florida Cemetery monuments

Grave of an unknown sailor from USS Maine Feb 15 1898 Key West Cemetery Florida

Gravesite of Captain Outrageous in Key West Florida cemetery

Remember the Maine memorial Key West Florida Cemetery

Key West Cemetery: In memory victims USS Maine disaster Havana Cuba Feb 15 1898

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Key West Florida - Conch Republic flags

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Historic St.Paul's Episcopal Church Key West Florida

Directions home from the historic seaport in Key West Florida

The sun palm trees blue skies and the American flag in patriotic Key West Fla

Key West pelicans and Tarpon know that they will fed at 4 pm

Eagle Archive: History of government in Carroll County is one of change and debate

Eagle Archive By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 28, 2013 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0120-20130116,0,2118722.story

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Labels: Carroll Co Govt, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, History 1830s, History Carroll Co, History Westminster

Throughout Carroll County's history, many issues have caused deep divisions among voters. Recently we recalled the stark differences of opinion between the German and English speakers in the October 1833 referendum over whether or not to form Carroll County.

As a matter of fact, it was after that election that Manchester fired the town cannon at Westminster to emphasize how they felt about the disagreement.

But divisions of opinion certainly aren't accentuated only in history. The decision last Nov. 6 by Frederick County voters, to go to a charter form of government, has kept local political junkies preoccupied ever since the election results were announced.

The ballot issue last fall was contentious in Frederick County. In Carroll County, even the preliminary discussions over such a change here have already had a polarizing affect.

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There's no word yet as to whether or not any cannon fire will figure into the upcoming discussions, but I suppose we can't rule out the possibility of a few character assassinations.

According to numerous media accounts, including that of Ryan Marshall in the Frederick County Gazette on Nov. 7 … http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0120-20130116,0,2118722.story

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried?

Eagle Archive: Community's history comes to rest at Westminster Cemetery

Eagle Archive: Chief ingredient of colonial cooking was hard labor

Eagle Archive: County birthday event notes family divided by Civil War

Eagle Archive: County has taken care of its own since days of alms house

Eagle Archive: Historical Society turns to older generations for children's programs

Eagle Archive: Rev. John Paul Buchheister Sr., former pastor at Westminster UM

Christmas tree lights were an extravagance in early 1900s

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The Glass Key West water system report number 2 for February 13 2013

The Glass Key West water system report number 1 for February 12 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Key West iconography: AB Lobster House Restaurant

Conch Republic Seafood restaurant Key West Florida

Australia's Darrell Lea Liquorice the food of the gods. Just saying

Saturday, February 09, 2013

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried?

By Kevin Dayhoff, January 19, 2012 | 1:13 p.m.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

Many Carroll County residents are getting a case of nostalgic Super Bowl fever as they look forward to Sunday's AFC championship contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.

For more than 120 years — since football debuted at then-Western Maryland College on Oct. 31, 1891 — football has been a part of the history of Carroll County.

Not to be overlooked is the fact that since July 1949, Baltimore football teams have held summer practice in Westminster. Names like Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Lenny Moore, Eugene (Big Daddy) Lipscomb, Alan Ameche, and Wilbur (Weeb) Ewbank, just to mention a few, have become an important part of our Carroll County cultural history... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

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Off Track Art at the Scott gallery at Carroll Community College http://tinyurl.com/attrtrk

Off Track Art at the Scott gallery at Carroll Community College http://tinyurl.com/attrtrk

The Gallery in the Scott Center at Carroll Community College:

Traveling Off Track:

Off Track Art Artists’ Cooperative

Sunday, Feb. 10–Friday, March 15 | The Gallery in the Scott Center

Reception: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 | 2–4 p.m.

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Celebrating its fourth anniversary as Carroll County’s premier artists’ cooperative, Off Track Art is a local artist-run collective and gallery space in downtown Westminster.

The gallery features fine art and gifts created by 10 artists, including Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Gordon Wickes, Joyce Schaum, Charlotte Laslo, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Amanda Beck- Mauck and Robert Waddell.

These skilled artists create high quality artwork in a variety of media, including basketry and shaker tape furniture, mixed media collage, handmade artist’s books, silk painting, tinsel painting, painting and drawing, watercolor, photography, sculpture, jewelry, beading and metalsmithing.

The artists exhibit in highly respected juried shows and nationally recognized galleries throughout the U.S.

Off Track Art | 11 Liberty Street | Westminster, MD 21157 | offtrackart.com

The Gallery in the Scott Center:

Reception: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 | 2–4 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Monday–Thursday | 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Carroll Community College is an Equal Opportunity, ADA Title 504 compliant Institution | 178-13-1212 ART

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Thursday, February 07, 2013

Souda Bay GREECE ARRIVAL

130204-N-MO201-064 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 4, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) moor the ship as it arrives at the Marathi NATO pier facility.

Nicholas is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and currently deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

(U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released) U.S. Navy

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jan. 23, 2013) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives in Souda Bay.

The Alexandria is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

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The Tentacle Kevin Dayhoff: Carroll County Commissioner John L Armacost – R.I.P. http://tinyurl.com/bzdqmtk

February 6, 2013 Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5609

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Commissioner Armacost John, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, People Tributes

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Many were saddened recently to learn that the well-respected longstanding community leader and former Carroll County commissioner, John L. Armacost, died January 13.

I had the privilege and honor to work for Commissioner Armacost in several capacities in the 1980s when he was in office from 1982 to 1986 with Jeffrey Griffith and William V. Lauterbach. From 1986 to 1990, Commissioner Armacost served with Commissioner Griffith and then-newcomer, Julia Walsh Gouge.

In those years I served the county during Commissioner Armacost’s term in office on a number of state and county boards and commissions including the county landscape manual committee and the tree preservation committee, in addition to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forestry Board, and numerous agricultural committees with the University of Maryland and the County Extension Service.

I also worked with Dr. Raymond J. Miller, the University of Maryland's Vice Chancellor for Agricultural Affairs, on panel luncheons on present and future challenges to the Carroll and Frederick County agricultural community. The sustainability of the business of agriculture was consistently an important issue for Commissioner Armacost and I recall well his keen interest in those discussions.

Commissioner Armacost served as president of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners from 1982 to 1990. During his tenure he was well known for his sound conservative management of the county budget and his thorough knowledge of the nuts and bolts of how a county works on a day-to-day basis… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5609

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Monday, February 04, 2013

McDaniel professor Boukhars discuses Mali conflict on C-Span

McDaniel professor Boukhars discuses Mali conflict on C-Span http://tinyurl.com/as57o9o

On Friday, February 1, 2013, McDaniel College International Relations professor Anouar Boukhars spoke at the Atlantic Council on the conflict in Mali and regional stability.

In addition to teaching at McDaniel College Professor Boukhars is also a Carnegie Endowment Nonresident Scholar. The program aired on C-Span.

Kevin Dayhoff

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