I found some time to read 2 books in the last one month. Finding time is unusual when you have a full time Microsoft job and 2 very active kids. But I squeezed time here and there and I am glad I picked both of the following books.
No Tech Hacking
Really opened me up to the world of possibilities. Sure I knew about Social engineering attacks etc. But who knew social engineering field was this broad? The Author touches upon the wider world of physical security and its flaws as well. We often talk about how a chain is as strong as the weakest link. And we software folks often discuss only about securing software in terms of cyber attacks. But humans as always are the weakest links in any security chain and shows how armed with nothing, he could penetrate a network or gain access to where he shouldn't be. Good read.
2. Upgrade Your Life: The Lifehacker Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, Better
This is a very quick to read and at the same time, will make you so productive. I have started applying some of the suggestions and ROI is as promised. This books is also available online at http://www.lifehackerbook.com/.
Enjoy!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Is it true about Obama?
All said and done, I still like Obama as opposed to any other candidate as he stands tall and high. Though it is all words at this point from Obama, I sincerely hope we would see a better president.
I saw this video on youtube which was really excellent. I wonder why real advertisements from Obama camp doesn't use things like this!?
I saw this video on youtube which was really excellent. I wonder why real advertisements from Obama camp doesn't use things like this!?
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Einstein's Puzzle
You know I love good puzzles (not the kind that is a trick question or has multiple answers). Someone at work sent me this puzzle and I solved it in less than 30 minutes. Give it a try...
FACTS OF THE PUZZLE
1. There are five houses in five different colours.
2. In each house lives a person of a different nationality.
3. These five owners drink a certain beverage, smoke a certain brand ofcigarette and keep a certain pet.
4. No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of smoke or drinkthe same drink.
HINTS
1. The Brit lives in the red house.
2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
3. The Dane drinks tea.
4. The green house is on the left of the white house.
5. The green house owner drinks coffee.
6. The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
7. The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
8. The man living in the house right in the center drinks milk.
9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10. The man who smokes Blend lives next to the one who keeps cats.
11. The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who smokes Dunhill.
12. The owner who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
13. The German smokes Prince.
14. The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15. The man who smokes Blend has a neighbour who drinks water.
The question is: WHO OWNS FISH?
FACTS OF THE PUZZLE
1. There are five houses in five different colours.
2. In each house lives a person of a different nationality.
3. These five owners drink a certain beverage, smoke a certain brand ofcigarette and keep a certain pet.
4. No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of smoke or drinkthe same drink.
HINTS
1. The Brit lives in the red house.
2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
3. The Dane drinks tea.
4. The green house is on the left of the white house.
5. The green house owner drinks coffee.
6. The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
7. The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
8. The man living in the house right in the center drinks milk.
9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10. The man who smokes Blend lives next to the one who keeps cats.
11. The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who smokes Dunhill.
12. The owner who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
13. The German smokes Prince.
14. The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15. The man who smokes Blend has a neighbour who drinks water.
The question is: WHO OWNS FISH?
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Books of the Month
It was a bookful month for me.
In Search of Stupidity: Over Twenty Years of High Tech Marketing Disasters, Second Edition by Merrill R. (Rick) Chapman
It was an excellent, fun to read book. This book is also a good guide to understanding a bit of tech/computer industry and its evolution. What makes this book a must read is due to the fact that the author had worked for the companies he talks about in the book during those times.
The Extreme Future: The Top Trends That Will Reshape the World for the Next 5, 10, and 20 Years by James Canton
Either this book is way out of my league or not that great. The writing style and/or the way it was laid out was part of the issue. Some of the areas/ideas presented in the book was obvious and has been talked about quite extensively. For example, sites like http://www.futureforall.org/ talk about most of the areas that the author talks about. One of the things I found it interesting in the book was the author's predictions about the future. But then if you know about sites like http://www.longbets.org/, then it isn't that unique. If you some time to burn, pick this and read.
In Search of Stupidity: Over Twenty Years of High Tech Marketing Disasters, Second Edition by Merrill R. (Rick) Chapman
It was an excellent, fun to read book. This book is also a good guide to understanding a bit of tech/computer industry and its evolution. What makes this book a must read is due to the fact that the author had worked for the companies he talks about in the book during those times.
The Extreme Future: The Top Trends That Will Reshape the World for the Next 5, 10, and 20 Years by James Canton
Either this book is way out of my league or not that great. The writing style and/or the way it was laid out was part of the issue. Some of the areas/ideas presented in the book was obvious and has been talked about quite extensively. For example, sites like http://www.futureforall.org/ talk about most of the areas that the author talks about. One of the things I found it interesting in the book was the author's predictions about the future. But then if you know about sites like http://www.longbets.org/, then it isn't that unique. If you some time to burn, pick this and read.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ticking timebomb, a Red herring?
It is and you better believe it. If you don't watch the interview with Jack Cloonan at http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4193 and tell me if you still think it happens in real world!
Here is one more reason to Hate Hillary more
Since day 1, I liked Obama and wanted him to be the next president. There are many reasons behind and I arrived at the candidate logically. One of the main critisism against Obama is that he does not have any experience. So what has Hillary's "experience" accomplished? Hit the following link and read for yourself
In 2 years as a Senator, Obama authored 152 bills - Hillary: 20 in 6 years
The main reason I dislike Hillary is because she is not for change. She is the same old stuff you will get from any Democrat or republican. She is very divisive as well.
Vote for Obama and change America's reputation. As a bonus, America would have proven to the World that it is the land of opportunities with Sky as the limit and the land of the free.
In 2 years as a Senator, Obama authored 152 bills - Hillary: 20 in 6 years
The main reason I dislike Hillary is because she is not for change. She is the same old stuff you will get from any Democrat or republican. She is very divisive as well.
Vote for Obama and change America's reputation. As a bonus, America would have proven to the World that it is the land of opportunities with Sky as the limit and the land of the free.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Can any other presential candidate come any closer to Dr.Paul on the understanding of the economy?
I think not. We only have economic dummies running for Presidents who have no clue except saying tax cuts are good. My only problem is that I don't agree with Paul on social issues. Otherwise he would have been my favorite
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