Terrorism News/ Google Maps mashup

GlobalIncidentMap.com

Where are the terrorists?
GlobalIncidentMap.com is a mashup of news from the global war on terror with Google Maps. The news they aggregate and track includes: bombings and explosives; chemical and biological attacks; arson; suspicious events; hoaxes; assasinations, terrorism arrests; airport, railway and nautical security news; and serious events in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each news story contains a link to the original story, as well as the location of the news story on Google Maps.

While I'm not normally someone who tracks these security threats, it's shocking how many of these "terrorism events" occur every day, all over the world, by terrorists, insurgents, militants, saboteurs, vandals and the rest. Some of these stories are big news, such as the recent attack at the Glasgow airport, and some are minor that you would never otherwise hear about, such as a bomb found in a mailbox near the Canada-US border in Washington state. It's great to be able to dig deeper into a news story and have a greater understanding of the geography involved.

Today's Link source: BC Hydro PowerPioneers

Heads up from a nightclub bouncer

Can I See Your ID?

Why does the Bouncer (aka doorman, security, gorilla, etc) at the nightclub need to see your ID?

In this Best of Craigslist posting, a charming and literate chap from Washington DC explains why he needs to see your ID, and the best practices for getting into his drinking establishment.

Hmm... maybe I should start packing some ID.

Today's Link source: popurls.com

List of 103 Free Security Programs for Windows, Mac and Linux

103 Free Security Apps for Mac, Windows and Linux

Wow!
I'm probably a little naive about computer security since I use a Mac, and they've been resistant to viruses and malware so far.
No matter what your platform, today's link offers links to give you protection from Spyware, Viruses, Rootkits, intruders and web surveillance. There are also ways to increase your security for email, networks, virtual private networks, and wireless networking, and there is firewall software and encryption software.
All of these are available at my favourite price, free.