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Data Breach: Four and Half Million People’s Information Missing

Posted: May 22nd, 2008 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

It is a missing backup tape which was unencrypted. There are four and a half million files from The Bank of New York Mellon that are missing. These people’s personal, confidential information is at risk:

” The attorney general, Richard Blumenthal, said in a statement that hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents may be affected.

“This security breach seems highly dangerous, indeed possibly devastating in light of the identity theft threat,” said Blumenthal, a noted privacy advocate.”

link: Bank of New York Mellon loses data on 4.5 million

Two immediate questions are apparent:

  • why was this data tape not encrypted?
  • why does it take three months to notify customers that their confidential information was at risk?

This security breach potentially could costs The Bank of New York Mellon millions of dollars to provide their customers with adequate identity theft protection for just one year. If you are a customer of this bank, it might be prudent to place a credit freeze on your credit, even at this late date.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster: http://flyinghamster.com/


Successful Surgery for Andrew Bynum

Posted: May 22nd, 2008 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »

The prognosis for Andrew Bynum is highly positive. It seems that the knee surgery he had performed on his injury was successful:

“…”In three months, he should be 100 percent and ready to play,” said Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who was briefed on the surgery by athletic trainer Gary Vitti and general manager Mitch Kupchak.”

link: Bynum should be OK for training camp

One forgets just how young Andrew Bynum is. He is only twenty years old - a Lakers’ selection in the 2005 draft. - Prior to this season, the thing that most people remembered about the young Lakers center was his tussle with Shaquille O’Neal.

It showed that Andrew Bynum was competitive. He would not shy away from being physical. And, if he was ready to challenge Shaquille O’Neal in this manner, perhaps young Andrew Bynum had great faith in the Lakers medical plan.

Catherine


Successful Surgery for Andrew Bynum

Posted: May 22nd, 2008 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

The prognosis for Andrew Bynum is highly positive. It seems that the knee surgery he had performed on his injury was successful:

“…”In three months, he should be 100 percent and ready to play,” said Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who was briefed on the surgery by athletic trainer Gary Vitti and general manager Mitch Kupchak.”

link: Bynum should be OK for training camp

One forgets just how young Andrew Bynum is. He is only twenty years old - a Lakers’ selection in the 2005 draft. - Prior to this season, the thing that most people remembered about the young Lakers center was his tussle with Shaquille O’Neal.

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It showed that Andrew Bynum was competitive. He would not shy away from being physical. And, if he was ready to challenge Shaquille O’Neal in this manner, perhaps young Andrew Bynum had great faith in the Lakers medical plan.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster: http://flyinghamster.com/


Perhaps Your Dog Wouldn’t Notice - It’s A Camel

Posted: May 22nd, 2008 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: General | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

In the search for usable protein for pet food, Australia is considering the use of camels. In Australia, it may be a replacement for kangaroos:

“The Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service is pushing for camels to become the new pet meat.”

link: Pet food industry could use feral camels

Perhaps you might like a heart-to-heart discussion with your pet about the virtues of a vegetarian diet.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster: http://flyinghamster.com/