Monthly Archives: November 2013

Why do you have tape over your webcam?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

I am often asked ‘Why do you cover your iPad camera with tape?’. The answer is that I do it to promote discussion on the risks of having an open web camera when you are not using it. Have a … Continue reading →

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[scam] FB ‘Like and Share To Win’

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

Be aware – the majority of these ‘Like and Share To Win’ pages on Facebook are not what they appear to be. There is a booming market in collecting ‘Likes’ and then selling off the page with the pre-built subscriber … Continue reading →

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A Brave New World by Professor Elemental

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

Phineas and Ferb songs – A Brave New World (by Professor Elemental) Professor Elemental’s Cameo & Song on Phineas & Ferb S4 Ep26 “Steampunx”

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Wednesday WIN (2013-Nov-27)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by

Goldfields Track – taking it easy Originally known as the Great Dividing Trail, this is some of the most beautiful mountain biking and hiking in Victoria. You’ll encounter forests, both natural and man-made, pastoral countryside and single track that in … Continue reading →

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[phish] Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

****************************************************************************** From: ——,—– [——-@mail.amc.edu] Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:36 PM Subject: Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!! Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!! [………………..495MB..|..500MB..] Staff and Faculty Members mailbox quota size increase. Automatically increase Quota size by clicking on … Continue reading →

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** December 2013 Challenge – Christmas (of course!) **

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the December Challenge – Christmas (of course!); Christmas is almost here once again and this month we are going to celebrate in style! Your challenge is to read AS MANY Christmas related books … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2013-11-25)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

In brief: * The Upcoming Video Codec War (2013-Nov-27) [LightReading] So the battle lines are drawn and over the next months the combatants will take their sides on the field. Will there be one winner, or will the communication world … Continue reading →

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Back to the blackboard and chalk?

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

❝… Simply because computers are available is not a sufficient reason to believe they will improve education outcomes. Computers are incredible tools, but because they are also used to seek entertainment they are becoming increasing unsuitable for many educative purposes … Continue reading →

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Don’t underestimate Girls

Posted on November 21, 2013 by

Now this is full of #WIN !

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Wednesday WIN (2013-Nov-20)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

Air New Zealand does it again. Just another day in Middle-earth Here in Middle-earth, everyday tasks can reveal out of this world surprises and before you know it everything can turn a bit Hobbit-shaped. …

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