Heads, Ugly, Ready to rear

A complaint that seems to be re-inventing itself is the dread AntiVirus2009 infection. While relatively minor as infections go, it has started infecting machines from which I had removed its predecessor(s) last year. I'm glad the providers of the anti-virus/anti-spyware apps are up to speed on the latest problems.

Unless they're in on it... very convenient if you ask me.

We've been bloody busy down here. The new name rollout is going smoothly as well. More on that by the end of Feb.

And now for something completely the same

As for amusement, that may have been it right there.

Recent activities include a few dead laptops, several misbehaving desktops, an errant wireless network, and a sloppy wired network. Several appointments for this week already, and not a complaint to be had from me.

Saline Leadership ended last week. It was on a high note (arts n crafts day!) (it was actually better than I made it sound right there). It was an interesting course. I'm glad I did it, and I would actually encourage you to get a second opinion should you consider joining. Not that there's anything wrong, mind you, but the commitment level is not trivial, and you must put some thought into it before hand. More than one person dropped out during the process due (I assume) to time constraints.

What set SLI apart from other Leadership initiatives was that it focused on what skills it takes to be a leader. As a guide, it used the idea of Learning Organizations put forth by Peter Senge. The disciplines he identifies in such an organization are Systems Thinking, Personal Mastery, Mental Models, Shared Vision, and Team Learning. Each has its role in creating a leader. Fascinating stuff, really, but not your typical Leadership Institute kind of curriculum.

Many things on tap for this week. I won't promise to keep up with them, but its a goal.

Ides of Snow

Weren't they a band? 1972?

Sorry, been busy.

Lots of cartridges, and lots of PC support.
Just busy, man, busy. Some hardware replacement, a lot of securing of PCs, keeping the bogeymen at bay. Lots of little stuff, ya know? But it keeps a body moving.

I'll try to think of something amusing soon.

Nary a dull moment

And so freshly back from our brief holiday in the warmer climes, we hit the ground running. We spent the day with much printer supply business, and several computer appointments as well.

I did some maintenance work on a local business' network. Its the one that needs a lot of work; I just can't get it all done in one fell swoop, lest heads explode.

I did a bit of data retrieval on a supposedly dead PC. Funny, it worked fine for me. On the other hand, being dead wasn't its worst feature - it also had zero security apps installed. And even worse, the other two PCs on the home office network were insecure as well. I have an appointment tomorrow (I think) to finish up the other two.

Tuesday, I also have a bit of user training to get done after the breakfast at the Morris Lawrence bldg, with the Ypsi Chamber. Tuesday is almost completely filled.
Thats very good news, indeed.

I'm thinking of re-branding HTTP into something with a bit more cachet, something a bit catchier. The domain is available, too. I won't say anymore or Gary will steal it to hold it ransom. I know his type...

Breathe Easy now

You will be no doubt relieved to read that the rain held off, and the fireworks were indeed spectacular. The sustained shelling went on for over ten minutes, with a backdrop of all the air horns from the boats in the marina. Absolutely fabulous.

And now this morning, shall I make resolutions? Isn't it a waste of time?
Will you make resolutions?

We sat out on the balcony, listening to the ruckus. The wind began to blow just after midnight. It was a cool, sustained blow, and there was something on it. I couldn't tell quite what.