Multiple Underwater Cables Cut; Implications Ominous

Over the past month or so, 5 underwater internet / telecommunications cables have been cut. Why? What's the purpose? The blogger over at ilovebonnie.net has some interesting theories that are worth reading.

Facebook's Ties With the CIA

Technology experts and headhunters have warned the general public that posting any information on the internet can be dangerous and sometimes outright devastating to your reputation, career, and your life. In addition, there are many privacy experts and analysts (e.g., watchdog groups) who warn that having your personal information accessible by others online, especially in one central place, can be a cause for concern because of how others can use this data. There are many benefits to using a website that socially connects you with others based on private information, which are inherently obvious, like being able to reconnect with old friends. I believe that people's use of these websites should be tempered with knowledge of just what it means and what implications lie in providing everyone with this information.
I recently found out about a possible connection between the CIA and Facebook. I think anyone who uses Facebook should watch this video in order to understand the connections. Also, their privacy statement leaves a lot of room for the exploitation of the information stored on their servers. You may just decide to delete that profile you have, and move on to something less questionable. I had considered using Facebook as a way to connect with others until I read about their history. I have now decided against it.

1984

Privacy is becoming more and more of an issue. I'll spare you the whole rigamarole about how in this day and age...with information becoming more accessible...yadda, yadda. Basically, we've all heard the reports about how technology is affecting our privacy. Well, here's something you should do about it. The World Privacy Forum has a list of their 'Top 10 Opt Outs.' They point out that this is not an all-inclusive list; rather, it's a list of the opt-outs they feel are most important. While you're there, check out the rest of their website.



On the issue of privacy, check this out. It's about how the NSA monitors web traffic. Telecom companies, like those that provide phone and internet services, have been spying on traffic for years, according to an AT&T whistleblower. I guess it's not anything that's a huge suprise, but I think it's important that this information be put out there. Also, when you visit this website, check out the video clip of Keith Olbermann interviewing this guy.

Just be aware that Big Brother is not going to come out of nowhere. It's going to slowly creep up on us. Check out this video on youtube about the North American Union, Real ID, and more. This scares me more than any horror movie.