#22 – CYBER SECURITY – #1 GLOBAL THREAT – GREG HUTCHINS

Greg Hutchins pixGen. Fang Fenghui, chief of staff of the China’s People’s Liberation Army said:

Cyberattacks could be “as serious as a nuclear bomb” (The Wall Street Journal  China: Cyber Attacks Are Like Nuclear Bombs.’ April 22, 2013).

The U.S. Director of National Intelligence, James R. Clapper recently announced:

“The growing use of cyber capabilities to achieve strategic goals is also outpacing the development of a shared understanding of norms of behavior, increasing the chances for miscalculations and misunderstandings that could lead to unintended escalation. (“Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community” March 12, 2013.) Continue reading

#22 – 1ST INTERNET ADDICT INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER

Dr. Carolyn Turbyfill

Dr. Carolyn Turbyfil

A “voluntary, 10-day program” for Internet Addiction “is set to open on Sept. 9 at the Behavioral Health Services at Bradford Regional Medical Center” in Pennsylvania.
Read more:
http://www.foxnews.com/1Sept13//Pennsylvania-1st-inpatient-Internet-Addiction-program Continue reading

Don’t Give Retailers Your Zip Code

When a retailer asks for your zip code, phone number or email address, they could really be using this data to put you on a mailing list that you didn’t sign up for.  Unless you want to be on their mailing list, just say no.  For more info see:

Just say no, when a retailer asks for your zip code.

 

#21 – WHITE HOUSE INCENTIVES FOR CIP CYBER ADOPTION – CAROLYN TURBYFILL

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It has been a busy year in the U.S. for Cybersecurity.  The latest development (as of August  6, 2013) is an announcement from the White House outlining incentives under consideration to encourage Critical Infrastructure companies to implement the Cybersecurity Framework under development by NIST: Continue reading

# 20 – THE SUN, SKIN COLOR, AND PREGNANCY: NATURE’S RISK MANAGEMENT – DR. CAROLYN TURBYFILL

Dr. Carolyn Turbyfill

Dr. Carolyn Turbyfill

Humans developed different skin colors as they moved to different climates to protect our reproductive capabilities. This is one of Nature’s delicate risk management approaches.

Melanin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Affect Reproduction

What does Melanin do for us? In large amounts it prevents sunburn and skin cancer. Unfortunately, Melanin also breaks down Folate, Folate is an essential B vitamin needed for cell division and producing new DNA.  Pregnant women require large amounts of Folate to produce healthy babies, ( Folate Requirements and Sources for Pregnant Women ). Continue reading