We are very excited to let you know about the newest member of our family!  Click on "Read More" below to read a note from the proud parents.

An updated note was added August 26 9:30 EST, 2008

If you have unused programs on your computer that need to be removed, you should give Revo a try.

Revo is a free program uninstaller that has many features that it's expensive commercial couterparts tout proudly.  Revo also has some nice features that the standard windows uninstall does not.  Revo can Search for and clean up pieces missed by standard un-install programs.   Got an icon in your taskbar or an app that runs that doesn't show up in Add/Remove programs?  Revo has a "Hunter Mode" to help you in removing these pesky programs.

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I am not exactly a fan of Craftsman products, but I must admit to owning several pieces of their equipment.  I have also occasionally purchased something from both a local Sears store or online.  I've found purchasing things online to be rather convenient at times, especially if I'm not in a hurry.  Sears offers a service where you can order items online for in-store pickup, a particularly handy feature.

Unfortunately, I was ALARMED to find Sears pushing software to my computer that was publishing ALL of my internet traffic un-encrypted to a 3rd party.  Every visit I made to my bank account online, my passwords, account information, my e-mail...all internet traffic was suddenly being packaged up and broadcast over the internet.  This was bad enough, but what's even worse is the traffic was NOT encrypted or protected in any way.  I was never given a notice saying anything like this was happening. 

UK Consumer group Which? conducted the test that showed keyboards may actually be dirtier than a toilet seat:

Out of 33 keyboards swabbed, four were regarded as a potential health hazard and one harboured five times more germs than one of the office’s toilet seats.

The writers of these domains names did not spend enough time thinking about how they could be mis-read:

1. Who Represents is where you can find the name of the agent that represents any celebrity. Their Web site is
   www.whorepresents.com/
   
   
2. Experts Exchange is a knowledge base where programmers can exchange Advice and views at
   www.expertsexchange.com/
   
   
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
   www.penisland.net/

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Kyle & Milo taking a nap

Why it doesn't pay to make bored co-workers Angry.
Thanks Momma D. for the pics!
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PS...I am innocent until PROVEN guilty.

I must admit, I don't know how I got by without the internet back in the dark ages. Marti and I use it to find all sorts of information on about anything. The internet has made things like phonebooks, big heavy tech-manuals, and newspapers unused in my life.

There are both positives and negatives to this information. You can also find all sorts of information on people. You may be surprised to find out just how much. Marti and I have been victims of identity theft several times.

If you're trying to find and old co-worker or friend, this information can be very handy. It can also be used by criminals for all sorts of cruddy things. I can say, it does pay to know what information about you is out on the web.