Do Not Track in Google Chrome

1. To disable Do Not Track in Google Chrome
2. Go to Tools->Settings
3. Go to Advanced Settings
4. Under Privacy Select Do Not Track
   Enabling ‘Do Not Track’ means that a request will be included with your browsing traffic. Any effect depends on whether a website responds to the request, and how the request is interpreted. For example, some websites may respond to this request by showing you ads that aren't based on other websites you've visited. Many websites will still collect and use your browsing data - for example to improve security, to provide content, services, ads and recommendations on their websites, and to generate reporting statistics. Learn more
   This just means that legitmate sites need to adapt their sites to ignore tracking if a request from browser with Do Not Track enabled. 
5. Select OK

latest thing I want:gloves

The latest thing that I want are a pair of Outdoor Research gloves that let you use touchscreens without having to take off the gloves.The difference between these and gloves you find in Target and Walmart is that these are water-resistant and use better materials e.g. leather

http://gearpatrol.com/2012/11/14/outdoor-research-stormsensor-gloves/
Image credit: Gearpatrol.com

Digital distractions

I"ve got a lot of gadgets.....

• Toshiba Thrive running ICS
• Livescribe Pen/notebook
• Motorola Droid Razr
• Apple iPad2+keyboard
• Blackberry Curve 9360
• Samsung tablet running Windows 8 Enterprise
• Dell work laptop running Windows7 Enterprise
• Acer Netbook running Ubuntu

picture of a bear talking to a kid dressed as bear

Possibly the best picture of -- A BEAR TALKING TO A KID DRESSED AS A BEAR -- you will ever see. via @tedr twitter.com/ArtJonak/statu…
— Art Jonak (@ArtJonak) October 22, 2012

Eurotrip 2012

Here are a couple of pics that I took on my new Sony NEX-5N during my Contiki Europe trip. 

Budapest

Budapest Parliament building

Bratislava, sculpture

Budapest Parliament building

Berlin

Budapest

Prague

Vienna Hoffburg Summer palace

Prague, John Lennon Wall

Prague, one of the many churges

Berliner Rathaus

Berlin, Stasi Watchtower

Berlin, Stasi prison, New Prison corridor

Berlin East Side Gallery

New design

Messing around with the templates for blogger.
Sharing a picture of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird's at the Riviera Theatre taken from my phone in April 2012.

Link Dump 9/1

• http://sourcesynesthesia.tumblr.com/
• A Tumblr with lots of random images many NSFW. 
• http://uncrate.com/
• http://gearpatrol.com/
• The Selvedge Yard: The Playboy Bunny Manual
• Reminds me of a sorority.....
• A Continous Lean: The inspiration behind Field Notes

CISM results and study approach

I recently got my much anticipated results for the CISM exam. I was a bit nervous because many of my coworkers from other locations were getting their ISACA results and I hadn't heard anything. Turns out it's because I'd requested results be mailed to me as opposed to electronic notification.

The way I'd approached the CISM  is that I didn't actually read the book. I just took a few practice exams and then took more focused exams on my week spots.

I'm not yet eligible for the CISM, but it's good that I'm done with my department's 3 core security certs (CISSP, CISM, CISA).

(Image Credit: ISACA)

Latest add to the watch collection- 70's Hamilton 10k gold

Here's the latest add the watch collection. It's a 70s period Hamilton 10k gold watch with a black leather strap. At this point in Hamilton's history, they've moved from using American made movements to Swiss made movements. I got it for $100 and I'm pleased with my first automatic movement watch. The crystal is a bit scratched and the case has a nick in it. The watch runs for about 10 hours, so it needs some maintenance.

Omega Seamaster circa 60s/70s

This is my dream watch ever since I saw it on Park and Bond because of the shape of the bezel and the color of the dial. Oh yea and it's an Omega.

Photo via Hoodinkee

Summer Dress shirts-Ministry of Supply

While going through my Google Reader feeds, I stumbled upon this Kickstarter project posted on TechCrunch for dri-fit like dress shirts. In the height of summer, I think this would be absolutely amazing.

It appears to be a slim fit,  wrinkle free shirt. I'm actually thinking of buying a few shirts. 

hi-tech dress shirts (via TechCrunch)

[Pinterest] Midwest Monsieur

I thought I'd share one of my good friend's pin board on pinterest. He's been pinning for about 8 months or so and he's got some good stuff up there. He pins up food, fashion, and watches. He's a fellow gadget lusteur that has a penchant for electronic and indie music.

http://pinterest.com/midwestmssr/

Braun razor power/hygiene

I think my Braun Series 7 razor is trying to tell me I'm hairy.

currently reading

I'm currently reading


The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) 2011 Review Manual. I'm taking the exam in a week and I'm just getting around to reading and finishing the book. Now to start taking practice exams. This is either going to go really well or very poorly.




I am also reading Good To Great by Jim Collins. But that's been on back burner for some time. I'm taking everything written in the book with a grain of salt because one of my mentors told me "Good to Great is for wankers".

I recently just finished Made to Stick. I think it's something that all IT people should read especially if they have to engage with stakeholders. I've noticed IT and specifically Security has a hard time justifying what they do and why it's important. 

What's caught my eye.....

The white dial/white hands/white  leather band on silver has a really clean look. Even the numbers on the dial are white! Also it's a chronograph without color so the look works.

Appetime- Lollipop Watch 3 White

New cycling trainer for a new bike.

The Kinetic fluid trainer seems really well built and after my first ride on it it feels really stable. I have feeling I'm going to be spending a lot of time on it.

Good things come to those who...

Girl scout cookies....

Yesterday's beer

Ford Focus 2012 hatch in snow...it sucks

Today was the second snow that my Ford Focus hatch has gone through. It was truly a scary experience. From a dead stop, the car is completely unresponsive when I mash the accelerator pedal to the floor while traction control is on. The RPMs are just above idle.

 I actually feel much more comfortable without traction control.Check out this video I found on Youtube that shows what I'm talking about.

  2012 Ford Focus Snow Handling Sucks Hopefully my dealership appointment to get the TSB for the transmission will fix this.  (NYTimes Article)

Awesome stuff on Fab.com 1/17/2012

Opener Cog Belt Buckle Steel

It's belt buckle made from recycled cog wheels from a bicycle. You can use it to open a beer bottle. 

XKCD Volume 0

XKCD is a great / geeky webcomic if you've never heard of it, you really must check it out.

Netflix or how not to be productive

I'm realizing I've got a vicious Netflix habit. I'm watching my new favorite TV show (right now it's White Collar from USA) on it and I'm getting nothing done and messing with my sleep schedule. I'm always saying one more episode. I think I need a break from Netflix or atleast get a little more discipline.