Ransomware attacks on small businesses are on the rise. Here are best practices for preventing one. Most small businesses believe a cyberattack is inevitable, but many still haven’t taken proper precautions. Small businesses are increasingly a target-rich environment for cyber criminals, scammers and ransomware groups — and an attack can cost business […]
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There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas. This is a follow up to Ms. Roy’s theft experience covered in last month’s blog. (Jessica Roy, reporter at LA Times, November 2022) As it is, our financial and law enforcement systems don’t do much to prevent identity theft.
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A traditional southern style stew. Makes about six large servings. A great accompaniment is cornbread. Use your favorite recipe or a cornbread mix. For true southern style add pork cracklin’s to the cornbread. Crusty sourdough bread works well too as it holds together when you dip it in the stew. As with most
Serving for two 3 ½ cups vegetable stock 1 cup pearl barley 1 head smoked garlic 6 oz curly kale ¼ c quality olive oil 7 oz goat cheese Heat stock in deep pot and add barley once stock boils. Cut smoke garlic in half horizontally slicing through skin and cloves Drop in
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Organizing One’s Notes in Your PKM (personal knowledge management) system (This is my “Obsidian 3” – article that I mentioned last month) There are many approaches to organizing your notes depending on how you work/think. It is very personal and evolves over time. What works now will probably not work in the future as you
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You’ve probably heard about the importance of eating post- exercise for recovery and muscle growth. What you may not be aware of, however, is the difference between men and women when it comes to fueling post-exercise, and how crucial the timing is for women when it comes to replacing glycogen stores and assisting muscle growth.
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Makes eight ample entrée servings. From the cookbook, Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen (1984). I have varied the ingredients and still had a successful dish. You could replace the shrimp with fresh oysters, replace the sausage with cured or uncured ham and vary the pepper amounts. Taste the gumbo before cooking is finished and
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Wondering what to do with leftover mashed potatoes? Why not serve them up as pancakes? Start with two cups of mashed potatoes and add ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, one beaten egg and some salt and pepper if not previously added. Stir all together to mix well. Shape into golf ball size and
This is so easy, even I can do it. It is really good. Try a slice while it’s still warm. You can even take the last few slices and put them on a cookie sheet under the broiler for about 1 minute to warm them up again. 2 sticks softened butter 8 oz sour cream
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This a long post but worth reading. You wouldn’t wish this on your worst enemy. A report by Jessica Roy, a reporter with the LA Times. A stolen wallet precipitates a reporter’s years-long fight against identity thieves — and a system that doesn’t care and won’t help. 2019 was a pretty exciting year for
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