Water Boarding Demo

Mar 7

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Thanks to ASA friend Elston for this vivid video demostration.   Stay safe, John www.jcharlescheek.com

Subject: Serious Gotta Watch-water boarding…

Serious Gotta Watch-water boarding…WHOA!!!!

 Water boarding video (under controlled conditions)

Need to watch this—pretty intense and a perfect example of the psychological aspects of interrogation. It’s not what you believe but what the brain perceives. This reporter wasn’t as smart as he thought he was.  This isn’t what he thought water boarding was like. If you want to know what all the talk is about, here it is.

A journalist bet he could take 15 seconds of water boarding.

Looks pretty effective to me.

http://content1.clipmarks.com/content/7E8ADC46-F3DD-4D6F-B184-3A07CF501B7C/

Best Careers 2010

Feb 28

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Below is the introduction to an article from U.S. News that may interest you.
 
“As these last two years of payroll slashing comes to an end, traumatized job seekers and anxious students wonder where on earth they’ll find work—and if it will stick. U.S.News’s 50 best careers should offer growth, good pay, varied educational requirements—because not everyone can go back to school for six years—and the hope of sustained opportunity.”
 

Wonderful Memories of Yesteryear

Feb 23

Posted by J.Charles in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

This video is an outstanding presentation of the Western movie and television stars like The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and dozens of others. As a young boy in Yakima, Washington I often spent Satuday going to two double feature movies at the Roxy and Avenue theatres. The cost was 50 cents total for the four movies. The fanciest theatre in town was the Capital and it cost 35 cents admission to see a movie and a live vaudeville show.

I enjoyed watching this video very much. So join in for a nice trip down memory lane.

http://oldfortyfives.com/thoseoldwesterns.htm

New Gadgets to Save You Money

Feb 22

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 How to get free HDTV, free telephone service and save a a lot of money on food. 

I am using the same outside antenna that I used with my old analog television and it works great even though my home is probably 8 to 10 miles from the broadcast sites. The vacuum food sealer I bought at Costco 12 years ago is still working well. I dumped Qwest as my telephone provider several months ago and now get telephone service through my ISP for about the same price but with a dozen extra serevices free that Qwest charged extra to have. See the full article here:

http://www.shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/342/gadgets-that-will-save-you-money/

     

Ten Worst Sandwiches in America

Feb 7

Posted by J.Charles in Health Care | No Comments

Would you believe that one of these sandwiches has nearly 2,000 calories. The article linked below tells the whole story.

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/43781/10-worst-sandwiches-in-america

Feb 1

Posted by J.Charles in News, Political | 1 Comment

 

Can the Republican Party’s Opposition Strategy Pay Off?

By JAY NEWTON-SMALL / WASHINGTON Jay Newton-small / Washington – Mon Feb 1, 1:55 am ET

“As Republicans eagerly anticipate a midterm election that could realistically put them back in control of at least one of the two chambers of Congress, it’s easy to forget just how marginalized they felt only a year ago, and what a big gamble they took to find themselves in their current position.” Read the rest of the story here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100201/us_time/08599195796400

Especially for Golfers

Jan 10

Posted by J.Charles in Interesting Info, Technology, Computers, Internet | No Comments

Practice putting here: http://www.matchpractice.com/game/

Track you playing stats, Golf news, 25,000 golf courses, arrange a game, play golf videos, and other stuff of interest to golfers: http://www.thesocialgolfer.com/Default.aspx?refid=MP1

Oops!!!!

Dec 23

Posted by J.Charles in Humor | No Comments

Ten Best Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk:
10. “They told me at the blood bank this might happen.”

9. “This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in
   that time management course you sent me to.”

8. “Whew! Guess I left the top off the White-Out.  You probably
   got here just in time!”

7. “I wasn’t sleeping!  I was meditating on the mission
   statement and envisioning a new paradigm.”

6. “I was testing my keyboard for drool resistance.”

5. “I was doing a highly specific yoga exercise to relieve work-
    related stress.  Are you discriminatory toward people who
   practice yoga?”

4. “Why did you interrupt me?  I had almost figured out a
    solution to our biggest problem.”

3. “The coffee machine is broken…”

2. “Someone must’ve put decaf in the wrong pot…”

  And the #1 best thing to say if you get caught sleeping at

1. ” … in Jesus’ name.  Amen.”

I Killed the Message

Dec 14

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  • To save the messenger, I killed the message! 

Wondering what that statement means? Have you heard the statement, “No one loves the messenger that brings bad news.” According to Answers.com, The advice “Don’t shoot the messenger was first expressed by Shakespeare in Henry IV, part 2 (1598).So, how is that relevant here? Here’s how. 

The first chapter of my novel Stay Safe, Buddy has been posted on my website for many months. I put a warning in red script that the book contains mature adult language and suggesting that no one read it if they feel offended by vulgar words. Nevertheless, there is evidence that my suggestion has been ignored by some who read it anyway then would like to hold me accountable for, as a lady said to me several years ago, “You didn’t need to use all those nasty words in your story.” She didn’t like my answer, “Yes, I could have told it without those words but it would have not been realistic and it would not had the same impact.”

It is a fact that many soldiers used that language in the combat area and beyond. There were no female soldiers at that time and we grown boys thought we were more man by using the language. Yes there were some who didn’t use nasty words but they were in the minority and they were often thought of as wimpy moma’s boys. The rest of us used the nasty words without reservation. Without reservation until it was time to rotate (go home). I remember being concerned that I might slip and use some of those words when I got home. 

Anyway, I have removed Chapter One from my website so the sensitive ones will not be tempted to read it and then think unhappily of the messenger – me. Anyone can still obtain Chapter 1 by email from me. I have scrambled the first part of my email address to ward off the spammers who have automatic programs that search the internet for email addresses. The part scrambled is jcharles. Here is the scrambled address: selrahcj@jcharlescheek.com. So, just insert jcharles for the scrambled part and send off your request to me.

If, after reading Chapter 1, you would like the entire book I only have two copies left for signing.  The cost is $24 including postage to anywhere in the United States.

Security Alert

Dec 14

Posted by J.Charles in Financial, News | No Comments

Security Alert

Vishing: a new form of Identity Theft!

Electronic thieves have a new means of attack – text messages. Over the last several years, bogus emails have been used as a way to garner account information. As Internet users have become more savvy and learned not to click links in unsolicited emails, thieves have had to change their tactics. The latest scam involves using a text message to get you to reveal personal financial information. Do not respond. Simply delete. Please read below for more information on Vishing.

“Vishing,” short for “voice fishing,” has become the method of choice. Instead of sending you an email with a link to click on, thieves send you an email or text with a phone number to call — “fishing” for account information over the phone. The email/text appears to be from a financial institution and the typical story usually involves a “breach of security”, requiring you to call a special number and leave your account information for verification. As you can imagine, the email/text is not real, there was no security breach and the only reason they want you to call is so they can steal your account information.

In some instances, you might be asked to record your account number, PIN number or other piece of personal information. In other cases, someone might provide you with a piece of personal information — such as an old address or employer name — then ask you for “additional” account information. Sometimes you are asked to use the touch-tone pad on your phone to enter credit card numbers or access codes. Vishers have even been known to impersonate the Caller ID information on someone’s home phone.

What to do if you suspect a vishing attack.

It’s important that you are aware of the new and more sophisticated ways in which thieves are trying to steal personal information. By staying one step ahead of the bad guys and being vigilant in guarding your personal information, you’ll be much better prepared to avoid identity theft.

If you suspect an email/text, do not call the number provided in the note. If it tells you, for example, to call Bank X at a certain number, disregard that number and call the company directly at a number obtained from a reliable source. Advise them of the content in the email.