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Archive for February 2010
Dead and Alive — El Hajj Malik el-Shabazz
February 21.
DarkMarket: A Case of Criminal Branding
From SOCA (Serious Organized Crime Agency — UK): DarkMarket provided a sophisticated, invitation-only service for criminals to buy and sell compromised credit card information and anything else they needed to commit financial crime. It also offered training in fraud techniques, including online bank account takeovers, and money laundering. There was a business-like hierarchy, with an … Continue reading
Opera Mini 6x Faster than Safari on iPhone?
According the folks at Opera, the latest version of the Opera Mini mobile browser is running circles around Safari. When does the rest of the world get to confirm or deny the rumor? And, when do Droid users get a blazing fast Opera Mini browser? Opera Mini is not available in the iPhone marketplace, and … Continue reading
The Artist
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A gallery somewhere may really appreciate this work out someday. It was done with breath taking strokes by a painter who uses both hands and deftly mixes color to announce his vision. I wonder.
Looking Ahead: Top NFL QBs in 2010
Who is in your Top 10? Drew Brees is a no-brainer. What about Vince Young (26-13 as a starter)? Joe Flacco (21-13 as a starter)? Alex Smith? Mark Sanchez? Are you looking to the upside of a quarterback who has yet to make his mark, or are you sticking with the men who’ve done it … Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV: The (Other) Snap that Killed the Colts
Games always boil down to more than one play. Pierre Garcon’s dropped pass on 3rd down near the 8 minute mark of the 2nd quarter was a big play. Earlier this week, I showed how the Saints defense stepped up to halt the march of the Colts in the 4th quarter after Reggie Wayne converted … Continue reading
The Year in Predictions: A Recap
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2009 NFL SEASON! You heard the bold predictions back in April on Sanchez and Nicks. You heard the derisive criticism of the 2-0 Broncos. I’m going back over the year’s predictions to see if I’m ready for Vegas in 2010!! COMING SOON!!
China Supplants Germany as Top Global Exporter
Three leading Western media firms (the Financial Times, New York Times and Washington Post) have interesting stories on the state of the Chinese economy. China is the leading exporter of goods in the world; a leading polluter; and a growing manufacturer of automobiles. From the Financial Times: China overtook Germany last year to become world … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: The Once and Future Colts
The 2009 NFL season has come to a close. The New Orleans Saints, chronicled here often throughout the season, won Super Bowl XLIV in convincing fashion over the favored Indianapolis Colts. For a team that began the season with 13 consecutive wins, the Saints were able to march through the playoffs under the radar because … Continue reading
Super Bowl XLIV: Three Downs to Remember
The Indianapolis Colts were defeated by the New Orleans Saints last night by a score of 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. The signature plays of this game included an onside kick to start the second half by the Saints, an overturned 2 point conversion by Lance Moore and a brilliant 74-yard interception return for touchdown … Continue reading
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