Nerds & Non/Sense™ with Larry Compton

Recieved a great listerner call on Work/Life balance, then a follow up from the same caller.  This guy knows what he's talking about, and is very highly respected by his peers.  He works in a D.A.'s office for a major metro area, and keeps a flow chart on his office door regarding contacting him after hours; I've included it as this episode's artwork.Anyway, his comments made me think of Amber Schroader's comments, which were featured in Season 1 episode 8.  Amber is the CEO of Paraben Corporation, and a highly respected pioneer in digital evidence recovery, so I included her comments again in this episode too.Personally, as of late, I have begun to focus any free time on The Paul F. Compton Scholarship for Excellence in Digital Forensics.  At this stage I'm setting up the new corporation logistically and soliciting volunteers for the Advisory Board, who will help steer the future of the scholarship and assist with award selection annually.Links Related to this Episode:St. Vincent (Movie Trailer on YouTube)"Workers are rage quitting their jobs..." - www.businessinsider.comWhy the Anthony Bourdain voice cloning creeps people out - APNewsMilitary-grade spyware reportedly found on phones of journalists, activists - CNETAudacity Team - Clarification of Privacy PolicyThanks for listenting!  Keep being great & doing great things, my friends.  All the best, always!Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

Cyber Security and Digital Evidence Acquisition & Analysis are two critical fields when it comes to our future, yet far too few undergraduate and graduate programs exist for the latter; specifically the fastest growing sub-discipline of the latter, Digital Multimedia Evidence.As a pioneer of Digital & Multimedia Forensics I've literally spent thousands upon thousands of hours critically reviewing horrific video, image and other digital evidence.  Child exploitation, homicides, terrorism, organized crime and more.  Some of the worst of the worst, from around the world.Courage. Commitment. Sacrifice. Humanity.I thought I could bottle it up, like my PTSD gifted by the U.S. Army.  Nope, nobody can, IMHO, at least not forever.  That's why I've created a memorial scholarship in honor of the two men that passed on their empathy, enormous hearts, and incredible courage to me; my brother and my dad (Jr. & Sr.). The Paul F. Compton Sholarship for Excellence in Digital ForensicsI'm so honored to be in this position. It wasn't easy. I couldn't retire from a single agency. I wasn't home when either of them passed away.Maybe when you can, you'll consider dropping a few bucks to support my dad & brother's legacy.We will be making DFIR & Forensic Multimedia Evidence Training more accessible & attainable for BOTH the public & private sectors. We will also...Set out to pay for one (1) 4-year BS and/or 2-year MS full-ride per year to leading institutions in the field, such as Marshall University.Promote the education & implementation of annual Mental Stress & Mental Health resources & evaluations in digital forensics.Agressively pursue accreditation for any/all certification programs related to DME.Pursue corporate & government sponsorship/recognition.Release a detailed report annually, as required by law for our anticipated Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) status.** NOTE: Currently registered as a sole proprietor in WA, with an asigned Federal EIN of  46-3092870We are also currently exploring adminstrative options regarding awarding of the funds with Marshall University. Several related organizations have already reached out with "morale" support, such as the IAI, NYSP, FBI, RCMP, and more.  WAYS YOU CAN HELPDID YOU KNOW that if every member of  our professional community donated $1.00 per week ($52/yr) we'd exceed our goal of $150K  per year(!)?  - Donate to the scholarship, when circumstances permit.- Help raise awareness of the scholarship by promoting via your website, email, social media & text- Join our Scholarship GoFundMe Team! Track how much you've personally raised, post updates to our supporters and visitors, and more.- Encourage employer and/or organizational support of our scholarship; have them add our widget to their siteSharing is caring, and I'm no longer on most social media platforms, so anything you can do to spread the word there would be helpful. Visit https://dmeresources.com to learn more about me, our ~20 year-old Professional Community of over 2,300 verified law enforcement & forensic multimedia analysis members, and our new scholarship program .  Thanks for considering helping us, help others!Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

Loving vacation this week.  Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend surrounded by love.Back to Montly Podcast Episodes: We'll get back to montly or bi-montly episodes now, thanks for putting up with my manic posts.New Services at DME Resources: I've announced two new services; Virtual Reality (VR) Tours and Audio Production.  Visit https://dmeresources.com for more info.Scholarship & GoFundMe Goals: We didn't meet our goal for the first week, but that's okay.  These things take time.  Most people prefer reality in small doses.  Keep you chin up, we've got this!THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE REACHED OUT Ten days in the hospital was refreshing.  I'd like to keep my life that way, which is why I'm now "Semi-Retired".  No more traveling; no need to.  No more, well, I'm not sure.  Taking it day by day, and feeling just fine about that.Take Care of You!  Once you've got that & your family covered, consider donating to our new GoFundMe fundraiser for The Paul F. Compton Scholarship for Excellence in Digital ForensicsThanks for Listening!Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

It's a great read that uses some brutal truths to help explain the current state of Medical Mariajuana, Hemp & CBD use in the U.S. of A.The ABCs of CBD: The Essentail Guide: Why Pot is NOT What We Were Taught (via Amazon)Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

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Just sayin'.John MellencampMusic video by John Mellencamp performing Small Town. (C) 1985 John Mellencamp under exclusive license to the Island Def Jam Music Group #JohnMellencamp #SmallTown #Vevo #Rock #VevoOfficialMusic in this videoLearn moreListen ad-free with YouTube PremiumSongSmall TownArtistJohn MellencampLicensed to YouTube byUMG (on behalf of Def Jam West); LatinAutor - SonyATV, SOLAR Music Rights Management, LatinAutorPerf, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, Sony ATV Publishing, CMRRA, and 7 Music Rights SocietiesSupport the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

That's Andy in the picture with Presiden Biden.  He's one of the most amazing chefs I've ever known, and brother of another amazing chef, Rob.Still haven't heard from M3, and I'm beyond concerned.  Decided to check in with Rob & Melissa to calm my nerves.Sending love, always! Support the show (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dme-resources-scholarship)

You know, I know, many have been advocating for it for decades.Forensic Focus Related Articles:Somebody Else’s Hero: Mental Health In Digital ForensicsReducing The Mental Stress Of InvestigatorsLet's change a stigma.  We're gonna help a lot of people, one way or another my friends.Keep being great & doing great things!Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

More rambling while on vacation, but I'm just so very excited to be in this position.Announcing our new GoFundMe fundraiser to support the Paul F. Compton Scholarship for Excellence in Digital Forensics.Learn more about the scholarship via https://dmeresources.com/ Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Maybe this will help any who are curious about my crazy...Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Yeah, I kinda did.  You too probably, but damn...what a life.Spokesman Review - Stories by Charles AppleSupport the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

No words.  A long-time friend.  Co-founder of one of the first formal digital evidence labs in New York State.Rob Chellis, Rest In Peace my friend.  My thoughts are with the family.  Robert Chellis Obituary (2021) - Legacy.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Tech Take Live 4/18/2013Apr. 18, 2013 - (Edited for time - audio  only) Social Media's use in gathering evidence following the Boston bombing, TV goes online and creating a new paradigm in gaming and entertainment.View Video on Fox News site - Click HereSupport the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

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Just leaving another message for myself.  Whew.  Think I'm done.  Finally gonna get some sleep.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Can you hear me?  Let me know...Please.I'm fucking stoned.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

You'll see.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Just sayin.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

It's old, beatup, has lots of dents.Like me.Can you hear me yet?Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

It's definitely the week, like I told Jacob.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Just curious.  Sometimes I get too loud, just like my dad & brother.Shit, they would sing & sing, drunk as shit...neighbors complaining.  Didn't give a shit.Just like you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

'nuff said.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Shit.  See what happens when you smoke weed?I was just telling that to my "adopted" son Jacob, who's had a pretty damn rough go of life so far.That just changed though.  He's good now.Fuck You.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Humans do that, change their minds.Thanks for understanding.  All the best, always!Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Bloomber West Live (TV) audio recording from Live broadcast in April, 2013.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

M3 home alone, playing his Taylor, covering Led Zeppelin's "The Rain Song"" 'The Rain Song' is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, and the second track from their fifth album Houses of the Holy, released in 1973. " - Wikipedia Visit Led Zeppelin's Official YouTube Channel Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

 M3 breaks out the harmonica again to cover Neil Young's "Heart of Gold"  while sitting at home under lockdown."Heart of Gold" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young. Released from the 1972 album Harvest, it is so far Young's only U.S. No. 1 single. In Canada, it reached No. 1 on the RPM national singles chart for the first time on April 8, 1972, on which date Young held the top spot on both the singles and albums charts. Billboard ranked it as the No. 17 song for 1972.[5] In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it No. 297 on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time,[6] and No. 303 in an updated 2010 list. - WikipediaListen to Neil Young Live from 1971 - Heart Of Gold - on YouTubeSupport the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Listen, some of my best advice here; if you haven't already, buy your spouse a heated toilet seat.  Trust me on this, best gift ever...she thanks me every, single day! It's been a hot minute since our last episode, so forgive the mistakes on the board during this one.Anyway, I catch up with Mom on Easter Sunday, then M3 busts out the harmonica for us.  A few links related to this show:Final Frontier (Mad About You Theme) - YouTubeAlpha Bidet iX Hybrid Bidet Toilet Seat - AmazonSeinfeld Theme Song - YouTubeKing of Queens Theme Song - YouTubePersonal data for 533 million Facebook users leaks on the web - EngadgetAmazon addresses pee bottle denial tweet - TechCrunchScientists show you can collect DNA from the air - EngadgetDocuments provide insight into Trump Organization amid criminal probe - CNNBound for the Floor, by Local H - YouTubeThanks for listening.  Keep being great & doing great things, my friends.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Originally published in S1 ep6, Alan Parsons: Holy Sh*! Did You Know!?The Alan Parsons Project - https://www.the-alan-parsons-project.comThe Alan Parsons Project (YouTube Channel) Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Listen to the trailer for Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story followed by one of my favorite episodes of our"Holy Sh*! Did You Know!?" segment.View the trailer for Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story on YouTube("HSDYK - Hedy Lamarr" was originally published in S1 ep5)Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

You don't have time to do things right. You need a ChairKnoble microwave.Parody CommercialSupport the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

Did you miss us? No matter, we missed you! Happy Super Bowl Sunday.We kick off Season 2 with a quick call to my mom. M3 joins me afterwards and before all is said and done, he busts out with a short EVH tribute riff. A few related links:I Am Greta - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original Documentary (YouTube)Hearing Greta's Message (GIZMODO)Go read this New York Times investigation of the location tracking data of the Capitol rioters (The Verge)Police in Minneapolis reportedly used a geofence warrant at Floyd protest last year (The Verge)Harley-Davison's New Electric Bikes Look Incredible - But They Won't Be Cheap (The Verge)It's Official: Solar Is the Cheapest Electricity in History (Popular Mechanics)Eddie Van Halen Shares Life Story, Van Halen Update at Smithsonian (RollingStone)R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen "Keep Playing..." quote (YouTube)Keep being great & doing great things my friends! Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

My thoughts about RBG's passing, and the President and First Lady being diagnosed with COVID-19.Then M3 and Stacy join me for nonsense, including chat about how some sports memorabilia from my childhood reappeared after about 30 years last week; autographs, baseball, basketball and football cards from the 70's & '80's. A few links related to this episode:RBG Official Movie Trailer via YouTubeRBG on WikipediaNow Twitter 'won't tolerate' tweets hoping someone dies (Engadget)Elvis Presley's famous 'Sun Sessions' guitar sells for $1.2M at auction to mystery buyer (USA Today)Rick Moranis got sucker-punched in New York, and the internet is furious (CNET)The First Hershey's Beer Is Finally Getting Released in Bottles (thrillist.com)The Bradshaw Bunch on E!Inside Lehman Brothers documentary (on Amazon Prime)Thank you so much to our Patrons for their generosity, as to-date they've covered all of our related service expenses for the year...and thank you for listening!Please get out to vote!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense/signup)

In this episode I spend a few minutes chatting about Labor Day itself, as well as my own personal, online social distancing practices as of late. Strange times indeed, but this too will pass. A few links from this episode:Labor Day on WikipediaTristan Harris' Senate Subcommittee testimony on Persuasive Technolgies via CSPANHappy Labor Day my friends, I truly hope you get to spend some time relaxing today surrounded by love.Keep being great, and doing great things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdsandnonsense)

I do enjoy hearing her laugh, my mom. Makes me feel good. You don't get to hear it much here, because it's a crappy cellphone connection, but it sure was great to hear.Here's some advice from us on what not to say during a job interview. Sometimes brutal honesty isn't appreciated. Just sayin'Hope you had a great weekend my friends!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdsandnonsense)

For real? Mike Tyson & Roy Jones Jr. will be putting on an exhibition bout on September 12th. An 8- round exhibition, but of course they're talking lotsa' smack about knocking each other out. Pay Per View for charity, as I understand it, but still...I won't watch it.It is, however, just the type of nonsense I need to chat about today. It's been a strange summer for everyone, with so much change and so much to think about. I just haven't been feeling the creative vibes the last several weeks when it comes to my relatively new hobby of podcasting, so today I refunded the donations that we received from our handful of patrons on August 1st. Just made me feel better to do so.We're not going anywhere and greatly appreciate those who've donated to-date. There's always plenty to talk about, and those that know me know I'm always willing to listen, especially if there's any way I can help.Feel free to join the conversation via our Patreon Community or by dropping a 3 minute or less voicemail message at (541) 314-4271Until next time, keep being great & doing great things my friends!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdsandnonsense)

Independence Day recap with Music Man Mark, as well as our thoughts on other news recently, including all the chatter about facial recognition.If you missed it, here's a link to our short Independence Day release We're All In This Together featuring a few minutes of JFK's Inaugural Address. For the complete speech & video please visit the JFK LibraryLinks discussed about Facial Recognition:Facial recognition leads to first wrongful U.S. arrest, activists say (NBC NEWS)The two-year fight to stop Amazon from selling face recognition to the police (MIT Technology Review)Victoria Police emails reveal Clearview AI's dodgy direct marketing (ZDNet)Links discussed from Other News:Trump defends monuments in fiery Mount Rushmore speech (CBS This Morning)Florida residents reject face masks: 'They want to throw God's wonderful breathing system out' (The Telegraph)What's Your Opinion?Drop us a 3 minute or less voicemail message with your comments or feedback by calling (541) 314-4271Thanks for listening. Make it a great July, my friends!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

Thought I'd share a little more insight from JFK on our official Independence Day here is the U.S., this time from his 1961 Inaugural Address. For the complete speech & video please visit the JFK LibraryWe're All In This TogetherBe a part of the solution, not the problem. Never try to fight hate & division with more hate & division, it'll never work.We are the government. Yes, you. We are the law enforcement. Again, yes, you. We are the teachers. We are the students. We are, we...not I. Not me.And now that I've begun rhyming, time to wrap it up. Special thanks to Joe Daniels for permission to use the song Bound for the Floor, by Local H as our show's theme song.I almost forgot, here's a link to Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth. Give it a listen while firing up the grill today.Happy 4th of July everyone! Make it a great day!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

If a social media platform needs to travel 3.7 miles and is traveling at 78 MPH, how long before someone complains about how they're doing it? Right.The Social Media Conundrum: What's Your Opinion?Drop your thoughts in 3 minutes or less by calling (541) 314-4271A few of the articles discussed in this episode:More than half of Twitter's ‘Reopen America’ calls from bots, study finds (ZDNet)DoJ's Section 230 proposal seeks more (and less) moderation online (Engadget)Americans don't trust content decisions made by social media giants, study says (CNET)White House Propaganda Video Falsely Claims 'Domestic Terrorists' Planted Bricks for Protesters (Gizmodo)Facebook starts labeling ‘state-controlled media’ pages (the Verge)FCC Republican has “deep reservations” about Trump’s social media crackdown (arstechnica)Podcast News & UpdatesIf you haven't heard, we've published all of our episodes to our YouTube Channel, and I've started uploading & organizing other nonsense there.I also published the first of "Larry's Brainstorms" to our patrons and streamlined a few more workflows for things like that, making it easier for me to keep it fresh going forward, if you will. Don't Believe the HatePlease, whatever you do, whatever you believe, whoever you are, please do not believe the hate...and ignore the hype. We're all in this together.We are the government. We are the police. We are the politicians. Stop disassociating, and become part of the solution, if you're that passionate. Get involved, peacefully.Or not. Whatever. I'll be wishing you all the best either way. Make it a great day my friends!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

VR. AR. Magic Leap. Faro. Leica. Oculus. Apple. It's all the rage these days. I check in with a few friends to see how they're using 3D Laser Scanning & Immersive Video Technologies today, and share some of my thoughts on consumer & professional applications.Guests in this episode include:George Reis, President & Owner of Imaging Forensics Det. Michael Brown, Master's Degree in Criminal Justice/LE Admin w/30yrs LE experienceNicole, Crime Scene Technician w/13yrs experienceThe complete discussions with these guests will be released to patrons-only later this week/month.What's Your Opinion? Drop your comments in 3 minutes or less at (541) 314-4271A few related links:A Landscape Study of 3D Crime Scene Scanning Devices (NIJ & Forensic Technology Center of Excellence report - 2018 update)Snapshot: New 3D Crime Scene Mapping Tool Turns Incident Scenes into Virtual 3D Models (U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security)What Is LiDAR and Why Would You Want It on Your Phone? (Gizmodo)Related Consumer Product ReviewsExpect me to be posting a lot about VR, AR & various related video technologies to our Patreon Community. I plan to share my thoughts on Oculus' devices and platform, as well as my latest gadget the Insta360 Twin Edition 360/4K camera.More Nonsense w/Music Man Mark (a.k.a. M3)My partner in nonsense since 1988. M3 & I chat about:"The Last Dance" from ESPN & Michael Jordan's GreatnessCoronavirus contact-tracing: World split between two types of app (BBC News)and of course, Warren Buffett - Warren Buffett has two ideas for ending inequality (Yahoo Finance)Thanks for listening my friends. Be Great. Do Great Things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

Man did I get peeved at Jared Kushner's comments about who the Federal Stockpile is for. I'm over it. "Just Jared being Jared", a friend of mine said. Very true.Music Man Mark uploaded a couple of riffs recently, which made me smile. Like this one he called "Dusty Hot West Texas Day".Had a friend share some art via video, another shared some magic. I see love everywhere I go lately too, like Spring has really sprung, despite the global pandemic...and it makes me smile. Anyway, Mom & I catch up about what we're watching these days too. SPOILER ALERT - More documentaries.

Excerpts from JFK's Remarks Before the American Society of Newspaper Editors on April 19, 1963.JFK discusses his position on Federal Government, and that it is NOT a remote bureaucracy.  That the Federal Government is the people.The entire speech is only 21 minutes, and is available via the link above.Taxes.  Economy.  Recession.  Budgets.It's a very complex machine, but the concept is not that difficult.  We are a hybrid economy, both capitalism & socialism.  Get over it, and get involved if you've got a better idea.  Clearly, we could all use some.All the best, my friends.Support the show (https://paypal.me/nerdsandnonsense)

SPECIAL EDITION. SPECIAL EPISODE. WE'RE SPECIAL, DAMN IT!So much to talk about. I can't tell you how much I wish there was more time to talk to the ones that I love. The ones I want to listen to, more than anything. Sometimes, I have to talk about or deal with bad things. Sometimes, really, really bad things. Recently, a family friend passed, but it was it a blessing. It was. RIP Joe Stansfield.Other stuff in this episode:The HurryCaneTom Hanks, shares some good news. (CNN Story)Single cannabis joint linked with temporary psychiatric symptons, review finds (CNN Story)Playing with Fire(Movie Review)NAPA NostalgiaWho's Sexy to Me?And more.Spend more time with those you love. I see greatness all the damn time my friends.I choose to. How about you?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

"America must win this war. Therefore I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice . I will endure. I will fight cheerfully, and do my utmost as if the issue of the whole struggle, depended on me alone." - Martin A. Treptow (Link to video on YouTube)You've heard it all before, I know. I'm going to listen to it again, with or without you. Just sayin.Also in this episode:Amber Schroader, CEO of Paraben Corporation, on Work/Life BalanceListener E-Mail: A forensic guru's thought's on balance.More nonsense with Music Man MarkAlways wishing you & yours all the best, my friends. Always. Sending love.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

Work/Life Balance, that's the topic of this month's "What's Your Opinion?" segment. It's not a funny topic to begin with, and one that's been an area of focus for me since moving out west over 10 years ago (one of the key reasons for the move).I have always struggled with Work/Life Balance, because frankly I'm always working. Anyway, I share a few personal experiences and thoughts on the topic throughout this episode.Drop your thoughts at (541) 314-4271Articles Referenced:FBI Director warns of ongoing Russian 'Information Warfare' - Associate PressTool to Help Journalists Spot Doctored Images Is Unveiled by Jigsaw - New York TimesClearview AI hit with cease-and-desist from Google, Facebook over facial recognition collection - C/NetAutonomous flying taxi Cora set for passenger trials in New Zealand - EnGadgetAn 8-year-old boy paid off the lunch debt for his entire school by selling key chains - CNNBook ReferenceThe ABC's of CBD, by Shira AdlerRIP Weed NerdA close friend of Music Man Mark's passed recently. Someone he was close to for years. The legendary cannabis seed producer, Subcool. Our condolenses to all of his family & friends.Trump & the ImpeachmentI don't like talking politics. I say that to say this, the left and the right are both necessary in order for a center to exist. I'm a registered independent, who has despised Donald Trump as a human being since the early '80's. I'm gonna vent a little these days about him, and this is my place to do it. Just sayin'. Balance. It's all about balance, my friends.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

On the road, so I apologize in advance for some of the quality issues in this episode. In this episode, I chat about our "What's Your Opinion?" topics to-date, share some related news articles that caught my eye, and toss in some nonsense with me & Mark.A few links referenced in the show:Encryption Backdoors, The Illusion of PrivacyWhat I'm reading - The Age of Suveillance Capitalism (Amazon books)DOJ Says FBI Cracked Lev Parnas's iPhone 11 in Two Months Even as It Demands Apple Backdoor - GizmodoUN calls for immediate investigation into Saudi role in Jeff Bezos hack - The VergeMicrosoft and Google just can't agree on proposed ban on facial recognition - ZDNetBipartisan bill would scale back key section of the Patriot Act - EngadgetWork/Life BalanceBurnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired' - BBC NewsDelta gave its employees 2 months of extra pay. Here's why that's good business - CNNImpeachmentThe Alan Parsons Project - Games People Play (Official Video)Drop us your thoughts at (541) 314-4271It's the most dedicated voice mailbox in the history of time. Always on. Always taking messages. The best messages really. It's perfect! Give it a call... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

A brand new decade, already a ton of news from all fronts; political, international, technology, environment, and privacy.I hereby declare January "Consumer Privacy Awareness Month".I'll be chatting about the CCPA, Cambridge Analytica, and personal privacy & security practices in our "What's Your Opinion?" segment this month.Share your thoughts, drop a voicemail message for us at (541) 314-4271Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)

Michigan State Univeristy Libraries houses a phenomenal collection of audio recordings from Presidents of The United States throughout history, including the oldest known recordings done by Edison himself.Here's one from my main man, Teddy.Talk about going off grid.  This guy was the King of off grid.  Target of the largest monopolies, pigeonholed into Vice Presidency.  Shot before giving a speech, went on with it anyway.Surely Carnac the Shitty POTUS supporters will find some way to interpret this as supporting their lunacy, but...Really listen to Teddy.  Hear the passion in his voice, then pull your head out of your ass...and listen again.  Hope you had an amazing Christmas surrounded by love my friends, regardless of your political affiliation.  Sending love, always.

It's a brief holiday episode, one where I intended to seed January discussion & spread holiday cheer...but damn, what a few weeks we've had in the news.Impeachment - A great topic no matter what time of year it is, particularly when you have a narcissistic, authoritarian tyrant at the center of it. One who is often the first to document his own crimes inadvertently through his “great and unmatched wisdom”. Carnac the shitty POTUS.I wish I could ignore it, but I can't.The Illusion of Privacy & The Great HackI've been dropping the name for weeks. Cambridge Analytica. "That's old news Larry!". I know, but so many of you were just as oblivious then as you are now...and it's even worse now, despite so many advancements we've made to help you protect yourself.January Topical Links:The Great Hack documentary, NetflixAmazon & Ring.com Under Attack by privacy activists over recent incidents.Ratio of CCTV cameras to U.S. citizensIdentifying & Tackling Manipulated Media, a primer from Reuters & the Facebook Journalism ProjectFinland is making its online AI crash course free to the worldNY Times Special Feature - Opinion: Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero PrivacyListen, these aren't funny subjects. In fact, nothing funny at all about them, IMHO, which is why I'm pushing them off until January, 2020. Do yourself a favor...Disconnect for the HolidaysAt the very least, change your focus. Drop the tech sh** and national & global issues for a few, and focus on those that matter most to you. Spend time with those you love. Hug more. Ski, hike, jump out of a plane...whatever & whomever you love...do them & it more this holiday season.You'll be glad you did.Be safe out there doing it, my friends. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Thank you to all of my guests for their patience during my unexpected break. It was very much necessary, and your understanding is very much appreciated.I start off chatting with my nephew Peter Serefine, Jr., author of the book Progress, Really? and host of the podcast Liberty Lighthouse. It's been far too long since we've chatted.Aftwards, I get to hear Josh Brunty's opinion regarding The Encryption Backdoor Debate of 2019 in our "What's Your Opinion?" segment. Josh is a Professor of Digital Forensics at Marshall University's highly regarded Forensic Science Graduate Program.Finally, I close out the episode with Music Man Mark and some nonsense.Drop us your thoughts by calling (541) 314-4271In Episodes 4 & 5 we'll be changing the topic for our "What's Your Opinion?" segment, and we'll be chatting about The Great Hack documentary, on Netflix, Cambridge Analytica.We'd love to include your thoughts, but if you don't have time...no worries.We got this.

Out soon, released early...but incomplete. My apologies to my planned guests for episode 2, I assure you I will include you in Episode 3.Essentially, interrupted by life and idiots, the latter of which I've jetisoned by deleting my Twitter & Facebook accounts.Sorry to those I love, to those who actually care. If you know me, you know I am all about integrity...and I hate saying I'm going to do something, and not coming through. Ask anyone.If you've enjoyed the show, keep listening. We'll be creating. Moving forward as planned...without social media.If you're a loved one, whether family or friend, I couldn't possibly be easier to reach. It's been that way since analog pagers, so you're not trying very hard if you can't find me. I love you all. I do not give a shit if we're "friends" on social media. I appreciate my friends in real life.Until next time, maybe. All the best.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/nerdsandnonsense)