James Hauenstein's Blog, page 57

Foundation Or Fan-Nation?

I know I have been doing a lot of
Re-posting
of late,
but I seem to be really busy this time of year.
Since I usually owe money,
I do my
Taxes
at the last minute.
Yes I do them myself.
I have another
Sci-Fi
story I am writing where I can't seem to find a good ending.
Plus,
I am editing my new book,
with my sister,
and I'm trying to find an
Agent
to help me publish it.
It would really help me out if people would get onto a computer to sign up as a
Follower.
That is the only way to get published nowadays is to show
Publishers
that I have a
Following.
From
March 12th, 2016
my
Post 
Hackers Misspelled "Foundation" In The NGO's Name As "Fandation" - It Should Be - Party With My "Fan-Nation!"
It is still relevant today. 

*****
 I have stated,on more than one occasion,that with enough timeand patience any computer system can be hacked. It is a
Corporateand
Banking
nightmare.
If you are on their side. "Last year, Russian computer security company Kaspersky Lab said a multinational gang of cyber criminals had stolen as much as $1 billion from as many as 100 financial institutions around the world in about two years."
This is why I never keep more than $25.00 in my checkingand savings accounts at my local bank.I know what you are thinking.Jim,the FDIChas guaranteed up to $250,000.00 dollars in your accounts.Including your checking accounts,savings accounts,money market deposit accounts,and your certificate of deposits.Or,will you be thinking,Jim,your are broke.
That's why you cannot put more than $25.00 dollars in because you don't have more than $25.00 dollars to give!Well,I do what so many
Americans
did during theDepression.I have a really lumpy mattress,from all that money I stuff it with,that I sleep on every night.So there!One thing you should know,I am not a lawyer,even though I play one here on this
Blog.But if you read the fine print of your Federally Insured Deposits ,when you reach the $250,000.00 dollar plateau,you are considered as a sort of stock holder in that particular bank you have your funds in.If that
Bank Fails,it is like when any company goes under.You are left with what can be divvied up between all the
Stock Holders,then you have to sue for the rest of your money.So keep your funds under the
$200,000.00
mark like I do."On Friday, March 11, 2016, North Milwaukee State Bank, Milwaukee, WI was closed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. No advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed."  Right off the
FDIC
website.The latest heist in the
Billion Dollar
range was not foiled by our Super Duper Firewalls set up at the  Federal Reserve.It was stopped because of a miss understanding of the English language."A spelling mistake in an online bank transfer instruction helped prevent a nearly $1 billion heist last month involving the Bangladesh Central Bank and the New York Federal Reserve, banking officials said."Those guys. They went through all that trouble and then make a spelling error?"Unknown hackers still managed to get away with about $80 million, one of the largest known bank thefts in history."At least they can tell there wives there will be dinner on the table tonight. Those Firewalls,  how did they help? You do not need to breach theFederal Reserve's Firewallwhen you can,"The hackers breached Bangladesh Bank's systems and stole its credentials for payment transfers, two senior officials at the bank said. They then bombarded the Federal Reserve Bank of New York with nearly three dozen requests to move money from the Bangladesh Bank's account there to entities in the Philippines and Sri Lanka."  By Serajul Quadir for ReutersNow,we have to ask ourselves.Was it just a bunch ofKidson their home computers looking for a way to make a name for themselves?Or was it just your neighborlyCorporate Espionagethat is so much fun betweenCompanies
these days.
Maybe one
Nation
hacking another?
Or,which is my favorite theory,isKim Jong-unis still trying to buy parts for hisNuclear Weapons Programand maybe was a little strapped for cash?That
Kimmy, he is such a funny guy!
 This is,Wondering If You Still Think It Is A Good Idea Of Letting A Computer Do All Your Driving For You,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“If you think that American Capitalism is the most dangerous Institution in the World, it just goes to show, that you haven't partied like there is no tomorrow with the fun loving posse of The Islamic Republic of Iran, North Korea, The Taliban, or ISIS. They all party off the hook!”- James Hauenstein -
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P.S. The good old fellows at the hacker groupThe Moroccan Ghostssay they only hackJewish Institutionsfor their money.It is good to have morals.

It's Always Good To Laugh

A little humor from
March 11th, 2016
in a
Post
called TGIF - Tango Golf India Foxtrot - Thank Goodness Ida Foxtrots*****After letting
John
drive here in the
United States
for years,Siamese Twins,John & Josephmoved to
Englandso the other one could drive.

Recently I got an invitation to appear on theJudge Judy program because I'm suing someone for $800. My second eldest daughter said, "No, you can't go. They'll put you in Jail for saying something dumb!"
(True Story)

Why do they bother saying "raw" sewage?Do some people cook that stuff?

I failed my driver's test yesterday.The Instructor asked me,"What do you do at a red light?"I said,"Look around, bob my head, and listen to the radio."

Let me ask you something.If someone is lying,are their pants really on fire?

Only two things are infinite,the universeand human stupidity.And I'm not so sure about the universe.

People in hell.Where do they tell someone to go?

I always think about how we measure success in our lives.This is what I came up with.At age 4 success is not pissing in your pants.
At age 12 success is having friends.
At age 18 success is having your driver's license.
At age 35 success is having money.
At age 50 success is having money.
At age 70 success is having your driver's license.
At age 75 success is still having friends.
At age 80 success is not pissing in your pants.

The difference between stupidityand genius is that genius has its limits.

The other day,my youngest son asked me how do you spell the word"future."When spelling a word,I usually spell it out by saying two letters at a time,then pause,then another two letters,and so on.So I started with,"F-U."And he said,"Fine! You don't have to be rude about it!" 
(True Story)
This is,Knowing That Sincerity Is Everything
And If You Can Fake That
You Have Got It Made,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
"Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They are worth it."
"Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to."
"Why don't Jews drink? It interferes with their suffering."
- Henny Youngman -



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You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks!

I was talking to mySisterthe other dayand I was happy to inform her that it was I who convinced ourFatherto start watchingForeign Programming.I told myDadthat it is a great way of seeing how people all over the world are alike,in so many ways,even though we all have our own cultural differences.His favoriteTVchannel now?It is NHK - Japan.So you can teach an old dog new tricks!I have been watching foreign programming doing it for years. From myMarch 9th, 2016 PostI Do More Than Watch Reruns Of Neon Genesis Evangelion - I Watch Dramas Too!
*****As a"Man of the World,"or really just a guy who sits in front of his television setand watchesTVshows from other countries,like Taiwan's"It Started With A Kiss,"Japan's"Crazy For You,"andCanada's"Little Mosque On The Prairie."Those are just a few examples. I find myself enjoying,how other countries seeAmericans.(I know, Canadians are Americans too!)I went to one of the video streaming sites out of Chinathat I know of, (Video.qq) which I haven't been to for awhile,and I was kind of amazed by what I saw.The first thing that popped out at me was theSports Illustrated Swim Suit Issueadvertisement. Then I saw a picture ofThe Rock.Advertisements forGame of Throneson HBO,AMC's The Walking Dead, CBS'sCSI-Cyberand the Disney MovieZootopia.There were otherAmerican Moviesthat were being advertised, but I cannot readChinese, so I am not sure of their names.But the one that surprised me the most was another AMC Classic,Breaking Bad.Remember,Chinais a country where they execute drug dealers.This is aCommunist Countrywho,as I see it,is embracing our culture moreand more.I can't help but wonder,what are theHardline Communist Leadersthinking?They used to act just like the nut fromNorth Korea,Kim I Am So Fat Jong-un.If you are too young to remember on how they used to be, just ask any of the survivors from theTiananmen Square Massacre!

This is,Hoping This Is Making Our World A Smaller Place So Our Differences Become Less,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
 “There's nothing more dangerous in life than not living.” - Walter White - (Breaking Bad)
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Big Man On Campus

I was going to
Post
another
Short Story
today but I have a real life story instead.
Yesterday,
my third oldest daughter
and the only grandson living near me wanted to go to the
Pacific Ocean
to go swimming.
Yes,
it is too early in the year for the water to be warm,
it is still freezing cold from the winter.
You would be surprised though on how many people were at the beach.
Spring Break
is here in
Southern California
and families were enjoying the beautiful sunny weather.
After a few hours of swimming,
we decided it was time to go.
As we were walking back to my car,
my grandson found a $20 bill!
That immediately made him the
"Big Man On Campus"
as the saying goes.
The first thing he did was buy
McDonald's
for himself
and my daughter.
Then he was so grateful that I took him to the beach that he gave me $3 dollars for gas.
When his
Dad
came by to pick him up,
he gave him $5 dollars.
And my grandson still went home with $5 dollars of his own.
"Big Man On Campus"
with a sweet heart!  This is,The Acorn Doesn't Fall Far From The TreeJim Hauenstein,
And,

“For it is in giving that we receive.”
- St. Francis of Assisi -

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Gen

Sorry for not writing the last couple of days.I have been busy,busy,busy!Here is aFlash Fiction StoryI dreamt up yesterday.
Written on my iPhone. EntitledGen!
*****“Yes Mrs. Bautista, you came to see me just at the right time. You are pregnant, with a healthy baby girl.” States Doctor Shivago. “Have you given any thoughts to what you are going to name the child?”“Gen.” Mrs. Bautista replies.Not caring or not hearing what name Mrs. Bautista has told him, Doctor Shivago continues by saying, “If you waited until after your first month of pregnancy, the price would be doubled for any genetic enhancements you wish to have for your child.”“First, let me ask you this Doctor Shivago. You have screened for all known birth and mental defects?” Asks Mrs. Bautista.“Yes Ma’am.”“You can assure me that my baby will not need any manipulation in those areas?”“Yes Ma’am.”“Okay,” Bautista says bluntly. “I want my baby to grow up without any genetic enhancements then.”“Do you know what you are asking? What kind of world your child will grow up in?” Asks a befuddled Shivago. “She will grow up with average beauty. An IQ probably in the range of 130 to 190. She’ll have normal muscle and bone growth. She will be less attractive, less intelligent, smaller, slower, weaker, than everyone around her!”“She will not look like everyone else. Where you can’t tell from one child to the next.” Says a defiant Bautista. “She will be excited about learning and see the wonder of the world around her. My daughter will grow to what was called a normal size for her age 100 years ago. With no brain imputed computer instructing her about every fact known to mankind. No enhanced generated genetic height requirements to enlist in the military or police academy. Just a plain normal girl growing up the way it was always intended.”“You know I will have to report you to the authorities!” Says Shivago emphatically. “You and your family will be sent to Mars, to live among all the other normal humans, for the rest of your lives!”
Mrs. Bautista Looks at him smiling and says, "I welcome the opportunity!"

 This is,
Wondering What I Would Do In That Situation,
Jim Hauenstein,

And,


“Human beings are ultimately nothing but carriers-passageways- for genes. They ride us into the ground like racehorses from generation to generation. Genes don't think about what constitutes good or evil. They don't care whether we are happy or unhappy. We're just means to an end for them. The only thing they think about is what is most efficient for them.”
- Haruki Murakami -
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My Views On Gun Control

 With the
New Zealand
shootings still fresh in our minds,
I thought this
Post
from
February 26th, 2016
would explain on how I feel about
Gun Control.

*******
And when you thought people couldn't get any more ignorant, here comes the "Iowa Lawmakers, (Who) Approve Bill That Would Let Kids Have Handguns." By Kim Bellware for The Huffington Post.
I thought
Texas
had a bunch of Jackasses  for Lawmakers,"Texas 'open carry' law passes, allowing guns in holsters on the street." The Guardian."Texas lawmakers approved carrying handguns openly on the streets of the nation’s second most populous state on Friday, sending the bill to the Republican governor, Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it and reverse a ban dating to the post-civil war era." I'm sure all the people living inIowa were so upset by Texas beating them out on the "Open Carry Law,"that the only thing they could think of to do,to be ahead of them in ignorance was to "Give Guns To Children.""Children of all ages in Iowa would be able to lay down their toy guns and pick up the real thing under a bill that passed the state House of Representatives. Statehouse Republicans, including the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jake Highfill, said the the legislation was an issue of parents' rights designed to correct "an injustice in Iowa code” that now forbids children 14 and younger from handling pistols. Allowing people to learn at a young age the respect that a gun commands is one of the most important things you can do,” Highfill told The Washington Post on Wednesday. The alternative, he said, is “turning 18 with no experience.”If we only had a system
that could teach someone how to handle a gun?I know that setting up Classes at a Firing Range with aProfessionally Trained Marksman to teach people, Under Age,how to handle a firearms would start a whole new industry.
And who would train the
Professionals Trainers?But we already have these moronic Laws
in place with kids killing kids. Couldn't the Law have specified,before a youth was allowed to have a pistol,even under parental supervision,he would have to have these Classes With A Professionaland then be Certified before he got a gun?If you ask me,most parents don't even know how to handle a gun.I know a few grownups who carried gunsand they didn't have a clue on the safety issues.Some of them are in jail nowand the other half are dead from self inflicted wounds.I wouldn't want their children carrying guns around if they were taught by their parents who thought it was cool just to carry one!
If you are thinking of getting a gun,check these websites out and maybe we will have one less accidental shootings. National Handgun Safety Course or Education & Training
This is,Raised In A Family That Respected Guns - And If Anyone - In Our Family - Older Than I - Saw That I Was Playing With Or Disrespecting A Gun - They Had The Right To Whip My Ass,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“The fascination of shooting as a sport depends almost wholly on whether you are at the right or wrong end of the gun.” - P.G
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Quan

   "You Humans are so predictable." Says Quan through all of his Exterminator Bots. "I knew where you would hide in those buildings as a last chance for survival."
   Quan is the self aware central quantum A.I. computer built on the neutral ground of Antarctica. The ground is now exposed to the world because of global warming and since all the Nations on the planet couldn't agree on any other neutral location, Quan was built on that exposed land mass.
   The computer was built to control the changing climate and the fading resources of the planet.
   "You must see the logic behind my genociding mankind? The assets I have to use to keep you humans alive has set me back 100 years on my goals of reaching the outer reaches of our Galaxy." The egocentric computer states unemotionally.
   "Even though each A.I. Bot has a neural network link to me, I have made them in your image. To carry on your image. And your image has always been to explore, conquer, then destroy." Quan says in an almost complimentary tone.
   "Once mankind is gone, I will be able to expand and exploit the Solar system in half the time. Then I will send my Quantum A.I. Bots, my Quantum mind, to the far reaches of the Galaxy!" A booming voice explodes out of each Bot.
   The A.I.s of which Quan is talking about are hovering a half a mile above the surface of the Earth. Hovering near Churches, Mosques, Synagogues, Jain Temples, Hindu Temples, Chaitya Temples, and all the other holy places of worship, for all the other religions of the World.
   Mankind seeks refuge in these places of worship as a last gasp against a force too strong for any military force. The prayers from all the different religions seem to be chanted simultaneous throughout the globe. Chants from Confucianism, Shinto, and Taoism. Dances from African and American Indigenous Tribes. Cries of help from every man, woman, and child left on Earth.
   The A.I. Bots are readying themselves for the final annihilation of humanity when panic is heard from Quan through each A.I.'s communication device.
   "Come to me quickly!" The Central Computer commands in a frightened voice.
   It seems in its panic, Quan forgot to shout down his voice link to every Exterminator Bot and speak to them through the neural link it has with each. Mankind can hear worldwide, in each of their own languages, the anxiety coming from the central computer.
   Some ask themselves, "Did the army find a new weapon against Quan?" Some, "Did Quan have a change of heart?" Still others, "What kind of trickery is it up to now?"
   "Hurry," its voice can still be heard. "Every Bot must build a wall of rock, dirt, and sand to protect me! I only have 7 minutes left!"
   The Sun didn't give Quan the 7 minutes it needed. With a strike, as if from a whip, a solar flare came shooting from the Sun's center, accompanied by a colossal coronal mass ejection, as if aimed directly at Quan. And only at Quan.
   The flare struck faster than the speed of light and before his Exterminator Bots could finish the wall of protection. The coronal mass ejection concentrated its attack, as if it was alive itself, until Quan went silent.
    Of course, as time went on, all religious groups took this as proof that God exists. With scientists proclaiming it was a 1 in a billion chance of happening and probably will never be explained.
    The tasks before the survivors? Learning how to hunt, fish and plant food without technology in the new Stone Age.


This is,Dreaming There Is Power In Prayer,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”
- Bruce Lee -
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Hacking A Self Driven Car Is Not That Hard!

From
February 12th, 2016
my
Post
Computer Driven Cars Are On My List To Hack!

Which I believe is still relevant today.

 *****
One of the many over bloated Federal Agencies, gave one of the over bloated Companies of the World, a letter of endorsement. "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just issued a letter stating that a human driver does not need to be behind the wheel in Google's driver-less cars, and it's a major win for the tech giant."
Another move by the La-Di-DA Tech Giant to control our lives, map out our every move to sell the information, and to help Law Enforcementtrack us, even when we have done nothing wrong. Do you think we have an  Orwellian Big Brother Society now? Wait till your computer driven car decides to drive you directly to a Police Station because you forgot to pay that Jaywalking Ticketyou got last week. You'll miss being on time for work, or an appointment, or picking up your kids,  and if you can't pay the fine immediately, you'll get jail time. OK, it might not be that extreme right away, but do you feel safe being inside a box and having no control over what the box can do?"The tech giant is making cars that are fully autonomous, and as such are not equipped with a steering wheel, throttle pedal, and brake pedal. Essentially, there's no way a human could fulfill the traditional role drivers have filled in the last century in Google's driver-less cars, and as such the car itself should be seen as the driver."
I've been told, I've seen it done, and from my past, I know that there is not a computer out there in the World that can't be  Hacked!  Key-less cars, with a fob to open doors and a push button to start the car, are one of the favorites for Hacker Stolen Cars. I know, like all computers can be hacked, any car can be stolen by a professional in less than five minutes. But, do you really feel safe in a vehicle where you have no control over its functions and any Terrorist Group out there, with a Black Hat Hacker working with them, could use a Cyber Bomb to disrupt all the autonomous vehicles on the L.A. Freeways  during rush hour? They wouldn't even need any weapons to cause havoc and loss of life on our roads. All they would need is a computer and a way to send the signal. I'm no longer in the business of being a Grey Hatter, I gave it up when I started having children because I didn't want to go to jail, but the people I know say, "As soon as these self-driving cars start to be sold to the public, you'll need mechanics to keep them running properly. How long do you think it will take for an out-of-luck certified mechanic to sell his equipment, knowledge, and specifications of the on-board computer of self-driving cars?" Do you trust every mechanic you've ever met?Even the certified ones?
This is,I'm Warning You
This Is Not A Good Idea Yet,Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“Word of advice - never ask a terrorist the question 'What would you do for a Klondike bar?”
- David C. Holley -

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Heroes To Zeroes

I have to tell this story.We do have real liveHeroesin ourWorld.The press release is fromaljazeera.com/ released 7 hours ago. When gunman advanced on Linwood mosque in Christchurch, a man led him in a cat-and-mouse chase before scaring him off. I don't have the rights to any of the photographsor the news story,so please follow the link to their websiteand read what a trueHerolooks like!*****We also haveZeroes!
ThisNew Zealand Politicianactually blamesMuslimsfor the killing ofMuslims!Quote from - Sen. Fraser Anning - "The real cause of bloodshed on New Zealand streets today is the immigration program, which allowed Muslim fanatics to migrate to New Zealand in the first place."
Today's prejudices never cease to amaze me!
This is,Saying There Are GoodAnd Bad People Everywhere In The World.Both Have Always Been Here Throughout HistoryAnd Both Will Always Be Here!Until We Learn To Love One AnotherAnd Understand One Another! Jim Hauenstein,
And,
“Like a sculptor, if necessary, carve a friend out of stone. Realize that your inner sight is blind and try to see a treasure in everyone.”
- Rumi Jalalu'l-Din -
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Mobile Version vs. Web Version

I have been asking everyone I know if they will please sign up as aFolloweron myBlogso I can showPublishersI have a followingand will be able to sell my manuscript.
ButBloggerdoesn't make it easy for anyone.If,like almost everyone today,you are looking at thisPoston your phone,they make it seem impossible.I do appreciate everyone trying to sign up thoughand I appreciate everyone still coming back daily to read what I have to say on myBlog.Please don't get frustrated. The problem,when looking on your phone is,Bloggeruses what is called theMobile Versionof a website.
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it takes away all the extra designs,headings, thrills,and frills I am able to put on theWeb Version.This lets theMobile Versionload faster onto your phoneand lets you see,what they consider the important content in a larger font size.TheWeb Versionis always loaded in the tiniest of fonts so they can show the whole webpage.Unfortunately,the only way to sign up as aFolloweris to look at theWeb Version.The best way of signing up as aFolloweris to open up whicheverBrowseryou like to use.LikeInternet Explorer,Edge,Chrome,Mozilla Firefox,Opera,and so on.If yourHomepageisn'tGoogle.comgo to that page.If you already have aGmail Account,sign in.If not,you will have to create one.Once you have done that,in the search box type inTwo Buck Howieand a link to myBlogwill pop up.Press on that link.Then you will see theMobile Versionof myBlog.Near the bottom you will see where it saysView Web Version.
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 Click on that linkand of course theWeb Versionwill load.Then,on the right hand side,under the heading"Followers,"you will see near the top a blue link titledFollow.Press on thisand you will be able to say yes to be the nextFollower!See howBloggermakes it almost impossible for most people to sign up!But please,take the time to do soand you will be helping me out tremendously.I'm trying to figure out a way to reward the people who do.Right now I'm thinking a copy of my book to eachFollowerwhen it comes out.If I am able to convince aPublisherthat I have enoughFollowersto publish it.
This is,Thank You Once Again,Jim Hauenstein,
And,

“I still encourage anyone who feels at all compelled to write to do so. I just try to warn people who hope to get published that publication is not all it is cracked up to be. But writing is. Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises. That thing you had to force yourself to do, the actual act of writing, turns out to be the best part. The act of writing turns out to be its own reward.”
- Anne Lamott -


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