Hackers threaten to wage cyberwar against BART

An international group of hackers has threatened to wage a cyberwar against Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) in retaliation for the agency’s decision to cut cell phone service last week. BART interrupted wireless access at selected stations as a safety measure during a planned protest about a July fatal shooting by BART police. BART describedRead… Read more »

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MythBusters Call For Participation

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) has asked for help to help determine the “Top Ten” Mythbusters initiatives, in conjunction with the ongoing campaign to improve government and industry relations. The American Council for Technology (ACT) – Industry Advisory Council (IAC) has put up an initial list for comment and expansion to deliver onRead… Read more »

UNION FOR FEDERAL PRISON OFFICERS SEEKS IMMEDIATE ACTION AFTER ASSAULT OF FEMALE STAFF MEMBER

Council of Prison Locals Demands Bureau of Prisons Increase Staffing Levels WASHINGTON—The Council of Prison Locals (CPL) of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is saddened and outraged to learn that a female staff worker in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) was sexually assaulted by an inmate during her work shift. The incidentRead… Read more »

Sometimes Potholes Never Die

Pothole in the Middle East I have had my blog in stasis for a few months now due to some circumstances beyond my control. That will be ending very soon. Thanks to all of you for your well wishes and undying support. You are all incredible. I will be setting some of my old functionsRead… Read more »

The Lesson of Zork – Successful Training is in the Details

The problem with training material is that usually the people creating these documents know their subject matter inside and out. Now, I realize that most people probably wouldn’t really think that’s problem. After all, if we are new to a subject and looking for a teacher, we would most certainly seek out a “master” ofRead… Read more »