Movies Stuff

Movies touch a cord in most of us ... drama, comedy, suspense, romance, sports, documentary ... you name it ... the following questions just keep the conversation going!

Tell Me Something I Don't Know - Sunday, October 26th

On the on The Chris Matthews Show, October 26th Chris Matthews leads with: "A different country. America changes. It did in 1932 with the coming of New Deal and in 1980 with the Reagan era. Will the election of 2008 bring an American epoch of Obama? Frustrated by a fitful war. Shaken by a financial free fall. Is the country turning to something truly new?"
The panelists:
-- Anne Kornblut is covering the campaigns for The Washington Post.
-- Clarence Page is a columnist for the Chicago Tribune.
-- Andrea Mitchell covers the race for NBC News.
-- John Heilemann covers politics for New York Magazine, which has his latest story on the cover this week.

Yoiks, I lost my files!

Ye, it can happen ... and our first reaction is a blank stare that says "What do I do now?" ... and then, we kick ourselves "Why didn't I backup my files?"

Credit Unions are CREDIT-able

Right for the times? "A credit union is a cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members, and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at reasonable rates, and providing other financial services to its members." (Wikipedia)

Phishing Scam Using American Express Identity

This is a forwarded email from my friend that I would like to share with all of my friends and readers. Please be aware of this new scam.

Dear Everyone,

FYI and Warning to all AMEX & other credit card(s) users/holders.

Relative to this email cascaded to us early on, I issued an advisory specifically on this one before and would like to reiterate some points to remember.


1) When paying with use of credit card, bring you card to the counter yourself.

Make sure you witness the transaction

(look out for unusual devices - card reading gadgets the size of beepers or cell

phones)



2) Make sure no one is directly behind you during ATM transactions, check the cash dispenser first and the card slot for unusual contraptions, and cover the key pad when punching your PIN;



3) Check your mail box regularly, bank and card company statements and other mails may contain confidential information which criminals use to defraud; (E-Banking; Internet Transactions; Etc)



4) Be cautious in opening email attachments (personal email accounts) criminals make use of cyberspace by sending files that activate a key logger. Once activated, it can replicate key strokes, capture PIN codes, and other information you type in your PC. Especially when you do on-line transactions - bank, e-payments, etc. Be wary of spams, links, and or on-line forms.



5) Avoid bank or payment e-transactions in internet cafes, shops

Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Sun, Oct 19, 2008)

On the on The Chris Matthews Show, October 19th topics were: Can McCain rescue his campaign as the economy sinks? Who benefits as McCain and Obama question each other's character?

The panelists:
-- Mark Whitaker, NBC News, Washington Bureau Chief
-- Katty Kay, BBC Washington Correspondent
-- Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, Writers Group Columnist
-- Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic Senior Editor.

Basic Wine Stuff

Wine is used for drinking, tasting, collecting, cooking, and in religious ceremonies. It is becoming more and more popular, and even has been reported to help with your health.