Catherine Forsythe
- Bio
- know a bit about computer security, dogs, horses, skiing, medicine and making risotto. My nickname in real life/online is "Noggie" - I'm on Twitter, with the @dogreader account.
MY RECENT POSTS
- Super Bowl Commercials With
Kids and Dogs [And One for
Tink]
February 06, 2012 03:24PM - For Now, The Fifth Amendment
Does Not Apply to Hard Drives
January 24, 2012 03:35PM - Gung Hay Fat Choy - The Dragon
January 23, 2012 11:40AM - A Sneak Peak at a Super Bowl
Commercial [Spoiler Alert]
January 20, 2012 01:30PM - Data Breach at Zappos May
Have Exposed 24 Million
Customers
January 16, 2012 06:00AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Erica / Linda - thanks
for stopping by. It is
interesting
that Apple didn't
buy a…”
February 06, 2012 03:59PM - “- indeed you are going
to be "okay". Sending you
good
thoughts, LL.”
January 26, 2012 10:42AM - “A **wave** to
Bea!
Sometimes work
interferes with online
activities. Thanks
for…”
January 24, 2012 03:45PM - “Tink, it seems that
Google advertising bots have
made a
decision. For this
articl…”
January 18, 2012 05:49PM - “Google has matched this
article with 'money transfer'
ads.
Perhaps your bot
pals…”
January 16, 2012 06:31AM
Catherine Forsythe's Links
- Open Salon 'How-To' Articles
- Avoiding a Computer Infection
- Saving an Open Salon Article
- Removing Comments
- Posting a Youtube Video
- Four Personal Articles
- 1. Four Valentine Cards from Peter
- 2. Over Many Years, Only Four Words Ever Spoken
- 3. Homesick and My Promise of Writing A Monthly Snail Mail
- 4. A Twenty Year Chip Is One of My Most Cherished Possessions
- Four Articles About Dogs
- 1. When It Is Wrong to Say "No!" to the Dog
- 2. Spirituality or Coincidence
- 3. Lies to Tell Pup: How to Teach a Dog Not to Bite Humans
- 4. Recovering from a Skunk Versus Dog Encounter
- Other Online Posting Locations
- DogReader on Lockergnome
- iWomenSports
FEBRUARY 6, 2012 3:37PM
Super Bowl Commercials With Kids and Dogs [And One for Tink]
Continue to these Super Bowl commercials if you want to
suspend all productivity for a while. There was a bit of a theme to
the Super Bowl advertising - kids and dogs. Here are some
examples:
Mr. Quiggly for Skechers:
a slim dog for Volkswagen:
JANUARY 24, 2012 3:35PM
For Now, The Fifth Amendment Does Not Apply to Hard Drives
Part of the Fifth Amendment reads as follows:
"... nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself".
The question arises whether private, secured information on an encryp… Read full post »
JANUARY 23, 2012 11:45AM
Gung Hay Fat Choy - The Dragon
A healthy, prosperous and good year to you and your family, on this
the Chinese New Year.
It is 4710 by the Chinese lunar calendar and the Year of the
Dragon. Traditional Chinese homes will be cleaned meticulously to
welcome the New Year. However, there will be no
… Read full post »
JANUARY 20, 2012 1:45PM
A Sneak Peak at a Super Bowl Commercial [Spoiler Alert]
Last year, Volkswagen had a huge Super Bowl hit with young Max
Page. He played a little Darth Vader and the commercial was a
success for Volkswagen. Staying with the Star Wars theme, this year
it seems the car company will turn to dogs:
JANUARY 16, 2012 6:00AM
Data Breach at Zappos May Have Exposed 24 Million Customers
Zappos.com is a hugely successful online shoe retailer. The site also markets clothing and is a subsidiary of Amazon. Unfortunately, customers of Zappos will have a terrible Monday morning surprise. Zappos has b… Read full post »
JANUARY 13, 2012 2:15PM
Dwight Howard Sets New, Dubious Record
Dwight Howard may be the prime NBA center at the moment. He is an All-Star and coveted by many teams. There have been speculations that he will be leaving the Orlando Magic and joining another NBA team, perhaps… Read full post »
JANUARY 11, 2012 12:30PM
Lucy: Two and a Half Pound Working Dog
There is an old adage about dogs in a fight. It follows along
the lines that 'it is not the size of the dog in the fight; it the
size of the fight in the dog that counts'.
That may be true of working dogs too.
Lucy
… Read full post »
JANUARY 10, 2012 10:45AM
SpnKiX: Putting a Motor on Your Shoes
A majority of the waiters and waitresses on the planet would
want a pair of these. It's putting a motor on your shoes...
Peter Treadway is presenting this concept at the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES). It seems that Peter's name really is
"Treadway".
Catherine
JANUARY 9, 2012 12:20PM
Occupy Kroger Has Immediate Success for Vincent Swope
Vincent Swope is a freshman at the University of Kentucky,
home of the Wildcats. Vincent is famous now for a basketball shot,
but watch his feet...
This was a shooting contest where a made-shot is worth
$10,000. For a student, that amount of instant income is… Read full post »
DECEMBER 29, 2011 5:20PM
Four Year Old Riley Maida Trashes Toy Company Marketers
Riley Maida is four years old and she's smart. Riley is onto
the tricks of the toy marketers and she says what's on her mind.
She is also a YouTube sensation:
Not only is Riley absolutely correct, she also hangs out with
Diane Sawyer too...
DECEMBER 29, 2011 2:15PM
I Will Miss Ben Breedlove
I have watched a teenager on YouTube talk about a
variety of topics. The young man was Ben Breedlove and he would
range over a wide range of topics. For example, Ben would talk
about 'how to ask a guy to a dance'. I also knew that, different
from his
… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 24, 2011 12:45PM
From Celtic Woman's "A Christmas Celebration"
This is Celtic Woman, performing "The First Noel". This song
was part of a concert in Ireland and featured in the "A Christmas
Celebration" release...
DECEMBER 23, 2011 10:10AM
Adele: Two Versions of Someone Like You
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I begged
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts
instead."
The voice is glorious. The phrasing is superb. The talent of
Adele is
… Read full post »
DECEMBER 22, 2011 12:30PM
NORAD Continues Tracking and Surveillance
Some privacy advocates are concerned. The North American
Aerospace Defense (NORAD) command will continue to track Santa
Claus this year. Off the record, a spokesperson for the NORAD says
that it is
… Read full post »
DECEMBER 21, 2011 6:15PM
Top YouTube Videos of 2011
Here is a review of the top videos of 2011. It may reflect our
internet interests. It may be how millions and millions of online
hours are spent...
And the video on top of the list is "Friday"...
That's what we liked in 2011.… Read full post »
DECEMBER 21, 2011 11:30AM
Citi Has a Commercial for Women to Like [videos included]
"... A new belt, some nylons, and what girl wouldn't need
new shoes?" It's a wonderful thirty second spot for the
Citi Thank You Card. Have a quick look...
The song that accompanies this half minute commercial
is "Into the
Wild" by L.P.
The… Read full post »
DECEMBER 20, 2011 10:10AM
Despite Internet, Jon Bon Jovi Alive
From Facebook: "Heaven looks a lot like New
Jersey"
On Twitter, Jon Bon Jovi confirmed that he is still… Read full post »
DECEMBER 19, 2011 1:20PM
The New York Knicks May Be Dangerous
The New York Knicks may be giving their fans some hope this year. Super-fan Spike Lee finally may be following the Knicks in post season play. The Knicks may have a contender. Their possible starting line… Read full post »
DECEMBER 18, 2011 11:16AM
"New Romantic" from Laura Marling
Laura Marling is only twenty one. She won the award for the
Best Female Solo Artist, presented at the 2011 BRIT Awards. It is
not usual for the British Phonographic Industry to so honour a folk
musician.
Her music is glorious and perhaps may evoke memories...
DECEMBER 18, 2011 12:00AM
Homeward Bound
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DECEMBER 15, 2011 11:33AM
Google Music Promotes Itself with Free Songs
The music market online is competitive and Google wants to be
a favoured destination for in that entertainment niche. Google
Music is promoting itself with free music and there are familiar
names in Google's offering:
"...
… Read full post »
DECEMBER 14, 2011 1:57PM
The Protester
Time has named the "Person of the Year" for 2011. If you are
part of the 99% and protesting, the "Person of the Year" is
you. The Protester is the 2011 Person of the Year. Here is
the cover:
Why does Time make the cover look like… Read full post »
DECEMBER 13, 2011 2:06PM
ABC News Captions Picture With "Killer of Natalee Holloway"
In journalism school, one of the first lessons is factual
reporting. It avoids lawsuits and legal entanglements, personally
and for the employer. It is surprising that ABC News leads with a
story
… Read full post »
DECEMBER 10, 2011 1:40PM
Governor Rick Perry Has "Opps" Moments During Interview
Supporters of Governor Rick Perry have defended his campaign
debate performance by saying that venue is not
his best forum. It seems that Governor Perry also struggles
during the interview process. During an editorial board interview
with The Des Moines Register, Governor Perry stumbled on some… Read full post »
DECEMBER 9, 2011 10:45AM
Magnifying the Anguish of Military Loss
There is a sacred trust. No matter what one's political
perspective or religious persuasion there may be universal
agreement. Those men and women who stand in Harm's Way in the
service of their country deserve the nation's gratitude. There is a
creed among the military that no one is
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Copyright Infringement Cases in Pop Culture
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Scanner is the real deal
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My Duct Tape Journey
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Sacrifice – Chapter 49 (If you want to be a bird)
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Quebec's Student Strike: of entitlement & Louis CK
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What To Make of Iran Talks: Ike's Jee-Jaw & War, War,War
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Sometimes you see her crying in the grocery store
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Reflections on Memorial Day (Update)
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