Archive 1 - For all the Grandmas! (longest thread in the history of mankind) '06-'08

[Vallie]

Originally Posted by Ineke52

Oh my gosh!! The only skunk that I know is "Pepe La Pue" from the cartoons and he is awfully cute!!

There are lots of two-legged skunks here too!!

[RoadMap4Us]

Hi, Sweeties!!!

I see we are as chatty as usual! I'm also enjoying the new smilies! Where are you finding them???

I've lurked and (as often as I can) followed the links and enjoyed the chuckles and thought good thoughts and provided prayers for our hurting. In other words, WOS and WVS and WEES!!

Oh, and I had to go back to work!! I enjoyed my 2 weeks at-home vacation but it was time to go back today. So I won't be able to lurk as much but I'll still be giving those good thoughts and prayers.

Later!

[Vallie]

Originally Posted by kashateaparty

Aww...how sad! I hope they can contain whatever it is that is threatening their existence and they can survive this. What a tragedy when a species becomes a potential extinction.

Hey Val.....guess what I saw in the ocean while in Cancun (think Jaws!) Not a great white, but a variety big enough that it was sighted by the life guard. And since the water is so clear, I just happened to catch just a glimpse of its shadow swimming by. I was only brave enough to go knee deep the rest of the day....where's a cage when you need one!

A while back a lady got taken in knee deep water in Sydney Harbour,bit her legs off and she died. Beware!!!!!!!!!!

I bet that didnt scare you one bit Kasha!!

Originally Posted by omiof5

Yipes! I didn't know that using unsecured wireless was illegal unless you were trying to break into someone's computer!!!! Good to be told, kasha -- I'm going to edit my other post. I always thought it was kind of a "buyer beware" thing.

For everyone with a wireless network, though, it really does need to be locked to outsiders. People who know how can get control of your computer very easily with no security on a home network.

Since there have only been a few cases to date, mostly in lower judicial instances, there is no guiding case law on this issue. Experts in the United States believe that sometimes, such use of an unsecured wireless network may be considered an "unauthorized access of a computer" which is prohibited under Federal law and even theft of communications. Legal causes of action which were cited include defrauding the Internet service provider and a breach of the Internet service agreement.
Alternatively, such actions may be deemed trespass to chattel. In addition, under certain circumstances, including a massive use of the network in a manner which effectively prevents its operation for the owner, it may be deemed as the unauthorized performance of a telecommunications operation (the unauthorized operation of the router for the purpose of granting access to the Internet), harassment using a telecommunication device or the disruption of the conveyance of a telecommunications signal, under the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting). The breach of such section is punishable by fines and prison sentences. Theoretically, this is similar to the unauthorized connection into cable television broadcasts or the neighbor's phone line and the causes of action cited in lawsuits in such cases would apply.

However, theory aside, in effect, in most cases it would be difficult to prove and quantify the damage caused due to the usage of the wireless network. It would also difficult to prove the mens rea, purpose, required in the said offenses. This is because in many cases the connection to the wireless network is carried out automatically by the computer and the user only discovers this after a while, if at all.
Source(s):
http://www.ibls.com/internet_law


Omi - my direct experience was when a neighbor hacked in on my satellite signal a couple of years ago. I discovered it rather quickly since if I exceed my allotment of bandwidth during a 24-hour period, I have no connection and have to wait for a "rebuild" period. Since I knew I wasn't downloading or uploading enough to exceed my limits, the satellite company sent a tech who quickly discovered my neighbor using my signal. He did install some security features that made it impossible for my neighbor to steal my signal. About a week later, I received a copy of a letter the satellite company mailed my neighbor citing several FCC violations that included theft which is punishable by stiff fines and penalties. I was also cited for not having the proper safeguards in place that allowed the hacker! Lessons sometimes learned the hard way!!

[Vallie]

Originally Posted by photoqueenphoto

Well I hate to miss a day of reading posts in this thread because we all know if you miss a day it will take you forever to catch up! But that is the way it is going to have to be! Here is a layout I did today - the title is really too small to read, but it says PHOTOS THAT MAKE ME SMILE

Thank goodness I had my little rant in this thread a few days back because all the advice I got from everyone came in very handy today. I sent the teacher an email last week telling her I would be in today for a copy of her lecture notes and a study guide - that is what is on the IEP. She told me today that she is not going to do that. Her plan for Bia in her words is, "She can just do the best she can. I am certain her grades will be poor, but, oh well. If she cannot keep up or gets confused, I will send her out into the hall with another student to tutor her." Think I need to call the Root Doctor and have a hex put on her? What a B__ __ __ __. So I thought that once I find the root doctor that Vallie could work a little voodoo and witchcraft too. What do you think Vallie-girl?
PQ FRAN

I will go get my box of pins!!!!

Originally Posted by Vallie

A while back a lady got taken in knee deep water in Sydney Harbour,bit her legs off and she died. Beware!!!!!!!!!!

I bet that didnt scare you one bit Kasha!! I was very cautious!!

[jennilynn10]

Originally Posted by kashateaparty

Since there have only been a few cases to date, mostly in lower judicial instances, there is no guiding case law on this issue. Experts in the United States believe that sometimes, such use of an unsecured wireless network may be considered an "unauthorized access of a computer" which is prohibited under Federal law and even theft of communications. Legal causes of action which were cited include defrauding the Internet service provider and a breach of the Internet service agreement.
Alternatively, such actions may be deemed trespass to chattel. In addition, under certain circumstances, including a massive use of the network in a manner which effectively prevents its operation for the owner, it may be deemed as the unauthorized performance of a telecommunications operation (the unauthorized operation of the router for the purpose of granting access to the Internet), harassment using a telecommunication device or the disruption of the conveyance of a telecommunications signal, under the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting). The breach of such section is punishable by fines and prison sentences. Theoretically, this is similar to the unauthorized connection into cable television broadcasts or the neighbor's phone line and the causes of action cited in lawsuits in such cases would apply.

However, theory aside, in effect, in most cases it would be difficult to prove and quantify the damage caused due to the usage of the wireless network. It would also difficult to prove the mens rea, purpose, required in the said offenses. This is because in many cases the connection to the wireless network is carried out automatically by the computer and the user only discovers this after a while, if at all.
Source(s):
http://www.ibls.com/internet_law


Omi - my direct experience was when a neighbor hacked in on my satellite signal a couple of years ago. I discovered it rather quickly since if I exceed my allotment of bandwidth during a 24-hour period, I have no connection and have to wait for a "rebuild" period. Since I knew I wasn't downloading or uploading enough to exceed my limits, the satellite company sent a tech who quickly discovered my neighbor using my signal. He did install some security features that made it impossible for my neighbor to steal my signal. About a week later, I received a copy of a letter the satellite company mailed my neighbor citing several FCC violations that included theft which is punishable by stiff fines and penalties. I was also cited for not having the proper safeguards in place that allowed the hacker! Lessons sometimes learned the hard way!!

Kasha - I had no idea it was illegal or would cause someone else problems like that It's just a network that's always available and said open to all users. I obviously misinterruped that. Thanks so much for letting me know!!!

Okay, so now you all really won't be seeing me until I get my own internet back up. No internet

I just wanted to share 1 more layout. It's a very simple layout but I want to introduce to my 12 yo sweetheart http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...3&ppuser=38948


Take care & hugs to all. WOS WVS WEES (see I'm getting it now )
Jen

[nanaclaire]

Originally Posted by carolyn d

Ya know, you can just REPLACE existing layout with the new one, but just note any changes you've made so we can follow it. Especially if the changes are really small....I would definitely post seperate for large changes.. then everyone can compare the thumbnails at least. You are doing great !!!! I look first for yours to see what new stuff you've been up to.... Great going !!! But.. no more tonight.. Time for tea and CHOCOLATE !!!!

Thanks CarolynD... I'll make more changes in the morning after the kids get off to school.

[nanaclaire]

CarolynD...you are from Pawtucket, RI? That's where I grew up!!! Or did we already talk about this... my memory fades me... LOL

[nanaclaire]

Congrats on your DD getting A's & B's...that is wonderful!!!! :clap: :clap: What grade is she in? Must be one of the early grades if she's a Brownie scout.

I know how the Head Start goes b/c I had my grandson in HStart last year. And they certainly want all the physicals & shot records up to date. It's hard to keep up with so many kids and you have way more than I do! My 3 are our grandkids though and they're a handful and a half & more with that teenager!

That's really nice that your hubbie will help you like that. Mine doesn't know anything about this sbn'g and he doesn't want to know I don't think!

Can't wait to see your LO... will check it when I come across it. LOL you might have already posted it but I'm behind, as usual!

Originally Posted by DixieMama

Today I had to go to town to develop the film from Rhyan's (my DD) first Girl Scout Brownie overnight camping trip. She left Saturday afternoon and got back yesterday evening. I sent along a disposable camera for her to take pictures, and she got some really good ones! I'm quite proud of her. THEN I had a conference with her teacher after school to get her grade card. She made 4 A's and 6 B's!!! :clap: It looks as if we may have just the right teacher for her this year! Granted, she's got some attitude issues to straighten out (Attitude & Behavior and Works Quietly were marked ) But from what I've been able to tell after 2 meetings with her teacher, we are on the same page as far as how to control Rhyan and keep her focused, so that's a good thing.

Tomorrow morning, I have to take Tucker (oldest DS) for his physical - wish me luck on that. He doesn't take to being prodded and inspected by people he doesn't know, and his regular doctors are both unavailable until the end of the month. It wouldn't be a bad thing to wait, except that the Head Start program that he's in says it's MANDATORY, or he'll be kicked out until it's done. Granted, yes, we are a bit late on getting it done, but the Director knew we had been having insurance issues to begin with (over charging and not covering things that they should have been), and I had submitted proof to that. But now they've given me until Wednesday. I understand that rules are rules, so I called and begged the Pediatrics office to squeeze him in. We'll see how it goes.


Speaking of layouts, I finished one over the weekend for Kim's Digital De*Lights challenge this week. The cool thing is that HUBBY actually HELPED me! I had hit a 'scrapping block' on how I wanted it to look, so he came and sat next to me here at the ol' laptop and perused through my kits and supplies until he found a few things for me to try. He gave A LOT of input on this, and it brings a tear to my eye to think he might actually be starting to 'get it'. Of course, it could also be because of who the layout was about, because he loved her as his own. (you'll see what I mean when I get it uploaded tonight AFTER I get caught up on all the OTHER layouts I'm behind on from trying to keep up with YOU! )

I'll be back in the afternoon. Those of you who join in on Nicole's chat tonight, I'll see ya there! Love to all!

[Carma]

Here is another Stylelift that I have done, this one reminds me of a movie poster that you might see for a adventure movie. It is a LO of my Grandson and his Fiance.

[nanaclaire]

OH My Goodness!!! Time to go OVER her head for sure!!!!

Voodoo might work too!

Originally Posted by photoqueenphoto

Well I hate to miss a day of reading posts in this thread because we all know if you miss a day it will take you forever to catch up! But that is the way it is going to have to be! Here is a layout I did today - the title is really too small to read, but it says PHOTOS THAT MAKE ME SMILE

Thank goodness I had my little rant in this thread a few days back because all the advice I got from everyone came in very handy today. I sent the teacher an email last week telling her I would be in today for a copy of her lecture notes and a study guide - that is what is on the IEP. She told me today that she is not going to do that. Her plan for Bia in her words is, "She can just do the best she can. I am certain her grades will be poor, but, oh well. If she cannot keep up or gets confused, I will send her out into the hall with another student to tutor her." Think I need to call the Root Doctor and have a hex put on her? What a B__ __ __ __. So I thought that once I find the root doctor that Vallie could work a little voodoo and witchcraft too. What do you think Vallie-girl?
PQ FRAN

[nanaclaire]

Congrats GranFran on making 1000 posts!!!!

[nanaclaire]

Originally Posted by Vallie

I will go get my box of pins!!!!

You Go Girl!!!!

[nanaclaire]

Originally Posted by Carma

Here is another Stylelift that I have done, this one reminds me of a movie poster that you might see for a adventure movie. It is a LO of my Grandson and his Fiance.

???? -
never mind,

I found the LO in your gallery! Got a chuckle from it with the expressions and that strange looking man....