"IM and social media accounts feel less open to spammers and scammers than email - until a crook gets into a friend's account and sends from there..."
Direct video link = https://youtu.be/IzUZ6rBpOso
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Naked Security Live: "Watch out for Messenger scams!"
"technologies are not perfect and they are never going to be perfect"
"Massachusetts public safety officials have halted use of a controversial license plate surveillance system on roadways across the state after finding a glitch with the technology that caused it to record inaccurate data for more than five years, according to a memo obtained by the Globe.
The inaccuracies were found within a network of high-speed cameras installed by the State Police that automatically photograph the license plates of passing vehicles. The data, including location, date, and time, is compiled in a massive database and used for criminal investigations and even finding suspects in real time — all without obtaining warrants or court orders.
The breadth of the newfound problem — and the impact it will have on an untold number of criminal cases — was not immediately clear Wednesday."
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As I read this, the 'glitch; is in the date/time stamp and not the photo. Have you ever turned off a digital device to replace a battery and then, when turning it on, needed to reset the date and time? Apparently, that is what is happening with the cameras here. Something in the power goes out, when starting up again, the date/time is not accurate. It may default to "01/01/1900" as some devices do.
Trinity Rep performs A Christmas Carol - "Brimming with creativity and innovation"
A Christmas Carol Online = Unlimited free streaming through Jan. 10
Trinity Rep's A Christmas Carol Online is now streaming for free. Simply register at the links below for your access link. Watch as many times as you want and on your schedule!
"The results offer delightful contrasts — traditional yet trendy, spooky yet warm, edgy yet endearing — that will prove appealing to audiences of all ages...streaming for free through Jan. 10, is a show for the ages, brimming with the creativity and innovation Trinity audiences have missed for months... - Providence Journal
"...bringing invention and tradition together in a celebration of innovative spirit and holiday cheer...In a year when we have lost so much and so many, Trinity Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL ONLINE is an inspired holiday transformation that - much like Scrooge's own - feels nothing short of a Christmas miracle." - Broadway World
For detailed information about viewing the show, including tips for technical set up, view our FAQ page https://www.trinityrep.com/box-office/how-to-watch-faqs/
Check out our Viewer Guide to read more about the show and artists, and get family activities, games, and recipes https://www.trinityrep.com/app/uploads/2020/12/ACC-viewer-guide-2020.pdf
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A Christmas Carol Online = Unlimited free streaming through Jan. 10 |
"Travel bans are an overly simplistic solution"
Dr. Angela Rasmussen (@angie_rasmussen) tweeted at 10:50 AM on Wed, Dec 23, 2020:
"Travel bans are an overly simplistic solution to new variants with potentially new properties & reflect a superficial understanding of viral mutation. They are also a missed opportunity to educate people with more nuance. My latest for the @guardian."https://twitter.com/angie_rasmussen/status/1341773116549132300
"We can probably expect to see other variants that may be more effective at spreading, causing disease or circumventing our immune responses. We must be prepared to respond in an informed and thoughtful way, rather than reactively. Unfortunately, because Sars-CoV-2 is spreading so widely, the virus has many opportunities to develop mutations that give it a competitive advantage. The only way to stop the virus from mutating is to take away its ability to replicate, which means drastically reducing community transmission.https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/23/travel-bans-effective-new-covid-variant
Mutations do not automatically make a virus a more exceptional pathogen. The advantages conferred by positively selected viral mutations are good for the virus, but aren’t necessarily always bad for the human host. Many mutations can make the virus better at infecting cells, replicating, or transmitting to new hosts, but will have no effect on the severity or type of disease that they cause. In the case of B.1.1.7, there is fortunately no indication that the 23 mutations distinguishing the variant result in more severe Covid-19"
"Commuter Rail lines will continue to operate on the Reduced Service Schedule"
All Commuter Rail lines will continue to operate on the Reduced Service Schedule on weekdays through Friday, January 8th, due to Covid-19 impact in communities and in the workforce. Weekend trains will operate on regular schedule.
Reduced Service Schedule is available from MBTA.com/cr and at South Station, North Station and Back Bay.
Bikes will be allowed on board all trains.
We will be reviewing staff numbers on a weekly basis to determine when we can be confident of being able to restore the full service.
Last Updated: Dec 23 2020 12:09 PM
"Commuter Rail lines will continue to operate on the Reduced Service Schedule"
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
wfpr.fm: Franklin Matters Radio show schedule
The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week 12/23/20:
- Town Council "quarterbacking" Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
- “Talk Franklin” - Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
On Saturday both shows replay
- Town Council "quarterbacking" at 9:00 AM
- “Talk Franklin” at 3:00 PM
And if you can't make the radio schedule, the podcast (on-demand) version is available
Town Council "quarterbacking" = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/fm-420-town-council-quarterbacking.html
"Talk Franklin" = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/fm-419-talk-franklin-121820-audio.html
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| wfpr.fm: Franklin Matters Radio show schedule |
FM #421 Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 12/17/20 (audio)
FM #421 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 421 in the series.
This shares my conversation withTown of Franklin, MA Health Director Cathleen Liberty. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the social distancing requirements of this pandemic period.
In this session we talk about:
- Current status
- Vaccine planning
- Health prescription ‘Pantry’
- Mental health status, emotions
- Look back – one thing to be grateful for
- Looking ahead – what does 2021 hold?
Our conversation runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HB80Cd9S
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Town of Franklin Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
If you have a question, you can call the Health Dept at (508) 520-4905
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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