http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:23:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So today I gave a presentation at the Security SIG. Normally the SIG sees presentations on how to do security better in a corporate environment. But this time I asked the question - Should the SIG be involved in security awareness for the public? That is, should we be doing ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2007/04/19/cips-edmonton-security-sig-presentation/ or, viral marketing in practice? I think I'm going to have to get one of these. I also think that this is going to be one product that sees the bulk of its promotion on blogs and geek email lists (So far today I've seen it on SAGE and SANS Alumni). The ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2007/03/28/the-complete-april-fools-rfcs/ OK, so on my way to work today, I noticed a flock of pink flamingos hanging out in a snow bank at Grant McEwan. I just figured someone there was unfortunate enough to have kooky friends who put them up for a birthday prank. That is, until I discovered a ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/12/12/flamingos-invade-edmonton/ Well, it's official. I now have my motorcycle (class 6) license. I don't need it to drive Dragonfly (the scooter), but I wanted it. I took the NAIT motorcycle safety course last weekend in preparation for the driving exam. Man was that exhausting! We were on motorcycles for something like 14 ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/07/24/motorcycle-news/ Well, it seems I spent most of my afternoon meeting with people and missing the sessions. This is OK, because my entire reason for coming was so that I could meet people - thus, it was a successful conference. I did sneak into two sessions very late. One was on Engaging ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/22/end-of-the-supernet-opportunities-conference/ OK, it's been pointed out that while I might know what SuperNet is, there may be some reading who don't. So, for more info I'll direct you to the government's SuperNet site. My short message is that the Alberta SuperNet is a broad-band fibre based network that connects 429 communities throughout ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/22/supernet/ First session for the day... We have representation from Axia, IBM, and the UofA. Katrina Ashmore, Axia I'm a little late arriving due to discussions with folks in the vendor showcase. Katrina is talking about why to use eBusiness and already I have a comment…she's suggested that eBusiness allows you to trade ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/22/ebusiness-solutions/ Today we were treated to two presentations right after breakfast; Alain Casavant of Industry Canada and Dr. Thomas Keenan from the UofC. Here are my notes/musings. Again, coherence not guaranteed. Alain Casavant (IC, Information Highway branch) IC video shown had statistics stating (I think, it disappeared too quickly): Income % ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/22/supernet-opportunities-conference-day-2-opening-plenary/ OK, so it's the longest day of the year and I'm sitting in a hotel room blogging. Solstice should be celebrated! I did spend some time meditating and while watching the sun slowly sinking, so that will have to do this year. Should have light for a few more hours. ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/21/stories-and-spaces/ OK, so I'm in Calgary for a short conference put on by the Van Horne institute to explore the opportunities SuperNet brings to Albertans. I'm here more from a sense of duty than because I think I'll learn new things...I've been taking notes and now I'll post a little of ... http://ablogofherown.postopolis.com/2006/06/21/supernet-opportunities-conference/