The Five Best Posts Of September, 2018

I went through my records to do

The Five Bests Post Of October, 2018

and found out I already did it.

What happened was,

I totally forgot about

The Month Of September, 2018.

To give this month its due,

here are

The Five Best Posts Of The Month Of September, 2018!

And this is long overdue.

 

The Fifth Best Post Of The Month Of September, 2018 Is;

Some People Just Suck

At first, what I thought was a story about a scam from Kate McClure and her boyfriend Mark D'Amico, on ripping off homeless man Johnny Bobbitt of the money a GoFundMe page had raised, has turned out to be a scam by all three. I was fooled by too, at first. By the heartlessness of the couple but the story went deeper than that and it turns out all three were in on the scam. GoFundMe scammers Johnny Bobbitt, Kate McClure, Mark D’Amico face ten years jail.

The Fourth Best Post Of The Month Of September Is;

Angry All Over Again

This is actually a re-Post of my original story from May 14th, 2015 called Anger. It is a repeat because of a situation which happened to me a second time. You will have to read through it, meaning all the way to the bottom of the Post, to find out what happened and that will tell you why I rewrote it.

The Third Best Post Of The Month Is;

Unfortunately, this post has been deleted because of the strict political climate we are in these days. You make a joke about pumpkin face and his cronies cry foul because they are all about

"Freedom Of Speech!" 

The Second Best Post Is;

I Use Fillers

My explanation of why I use stories from off the internet which I find interesting and important. Like my story Some People Just Suck. I am sure you do not need me to be your only source for News. Or your Scientific News Feed. Or for a few laughs on my Humorous Fridays. I like to break it up a little during the week and since I go to the library these days to write these Posts, I don't have all day to think up fiction to write. But, I shouldn't worry about one complaint. No one else has.

The Number One Best Post Of The Month Of September, 2018 Is;

iPhone Of The Future

My attempt at writing a fictional commercial in the future. I'll give you the opening monologue. That will be the only spoiler. "A commercial, as seen on everyone's handheld cellphone, as a holographic projection, in the near future."

There you have it,

The Five Best Posts Of The Month Of September, 2018!

Now wasn't that worth the wait?

 This is,

Your Blogger Extraordinaire,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“My blog is a collection of answers people don’t want to hear to questions they didn’t ask.”
- Sebastyne Young -

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Be kind to everyone

 

I'll be seeing you

 

 

Brightest Comet Of The Year

If you are like me,

you love to look up to the skies on a clear night

and take in all the beauty the stars have to offer.

So I am grateful for the early news flash that the comet

46P/Wirtanen

is approaching soon

and I can plan for a little viewing party.

Brightest comet of the year will zoom near Earth next Week!

By Caitlin O'Kane on CBSNews.comThis year's brightest comet will fly across the night sky next week, dazzling stargazers across the world. The comet named "46P/Wirtanen" is about to pass relatively close to Earth – a mere 7.2 million miles away. To earthlings, that might sound like an extremely long distance, but 46P/Wirtanen will actually be among the 10 closest comet to approach Earth in modern times, The Associated Press reports. According to the astronomy site Sky & Telescope, it is set to be the 20th-closest comet dating as far back as the ninth century. The comet's brightness may be great enough for people to see it with their naked eyes. This would make it the brightest comet of the past few years. However, it will be harder to spot in areas with a lot of light pollution. Writing for Sky & Telescope, Joe Rao warns, Even for those who are blessed with dark and starry skies, finding the comet could prove to be a bit of a challenge. This is because the comet will be unusually large in angular size, as well as appearing very diffuse ...  almost ghostly. Wirtanen's closest approach to Earth will be Sunday, December 16, EarthSky reports. People should be able to view it between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. if the sky is clear, according to the AP. This makes viewing much more accessible than some other comets, since it will appear in the sky early, instead of in the middle of the night.

This is,

Yes,

My Blog Has Become An

Information Page,

A Humorous Page,

And A Story Telling Site For Your Enjoyment,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
- Marcus Aurelius -

 That is my story and I am sticking to it!

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Quora

 Quora reports data breach affecting 100 million users

By Jim Puzzanghera on LATimes.com/

Quora, a question-and-answer website, has reported a data breach affecting about 100 million users. The data breach “is nothing like” the massive one announced Friday by Marriott International Inc. but it still raises concerns, said Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum, a nonprofit public interest group.The Marriott breach lasted four years and compromised the information of as many as 500 million of its hotel guests worldwide. For about 327 million, the stolen data may have included important personal information such as birth dates and passport numbers. Dixon said that type of data made the breach much more significant than Quora’s, which did not include such information. In a blog post, Chief Executive Adam D’Angelo said user account information such as user names, email addresses, encrypted passwords and data imported from linked networks may have been compromised. "The main issue here is going to be phishing," Dixon said of Quora’s breach. Phishing emails seek to trick a person into clicking on a link that allows the scammer to get personal information or puts malware programs on the person’s computer. The phishing potential could be significant if data that Quora imported from other networks included things like contact lists or full Facebook profiles. Quora did not specify the type of information involved. “This is just a really great reminder for everyone that if you’re going to chat on social media or any other websites, it’s a great idea to have a throwaway email not connected to your work and not your primary personal email,” Dixon said. “It just makes all the sense in the world to not make it your favorite email. If it’s hacked, you delete it.”

Anon news feed

News aggregate

I have been warning people for years.

I personally have four email addresses at the present time.

I will probably delete a couple of them in the

New Year

and add two new ones.

Remember,

any

Website,

Corporation,

or

Government,

can be

Hacked

if the person doing the

Hacking

has enough time.

Even your self driving car!

This is,

Saying,

Everyplace You Go In Life,

You Need To Use Common Sense To Protect Yourself.

This Includes The Internet.

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“Most hackers are young because young people tend to be adaptable. As long as you remain adaptable, you can always be a good hacker.”
- Emmanuel Goldstein -

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Hour Of Code

What is the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide.

When is the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2018 Computer Science Education Week will be December 3-9, but you can host an Hour of Code all year-round. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).

Why computer science?

Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. See more stats here.

How do I participate in the Hour of Code?

Start planning here by reviewing our how-to guide. You can organize an Hour of Code event at your school or in your community — like in an extracurricular club, non-profit or at work. Or, just try it yourself when Dec. 3 arrives.

Who is behind the Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code is driven by the Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week Advisory and Review Committees as well as an unprecedented coalition of partners that have come together to support the Hour of Code — including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the College Board.

I don't know anything about coding. Can I still host an event?

Of course. Hour of Code activities are self-guided. All you have to do is try our current tutorials, pick the tutorial you want, and pick an hour — we take care of the rest. We also have options for every age and experience-level, from kindergarten and up. Start planning your event by reading our how to guide.

What devices should I use for my students?

Code.org tutorials work on all devices and browsers. You can see more information about Code.org's tutorial tech needs here. Tech needs for non-Code.org tutorials can be found on code.org/learn in the tutorial specific description. Don't forget we also offer unplugged activities if your school can't accommodate the tutorials!

Do I need computers for every participant?

No. We have Hour of Code tutorials that work on PCs, smartphones, tablets, and some that require no computer at all! You can join wherever you are, with whatever you have. Here are a few options:

• Work in pairs. Research shows students learn best with pair programming, sharing a computer and working together. Encourage your students to double up.
• Use a projected screen. If you have a projector and screen for a Web-connected computer, your entire group can do an Hour of Code together. Watch video portions together and take turns solving puzzles or answering questions.
• Go unplugged. We offer tutorials that require no computer at all.

Are there limitations to how I can use the Hour of Code logo or name?

Hour of Code is trademarked. We don't want to prevent its usage, but we want to make sure its usage fits within a few limits. Please see these guidelines for usage.

How can I make an Hour of Code tutorial?

If you're interested in becoming a tutorial partner, see our guidelines and instructions. We'd like to host a variety of engaging options, but the primary goal is to optimize the experience for students and teachers who are new to computer science.

Do students need to log on using an account?

No. Absolutely no signup or login is required for students to try the Hour of Code. Most of the follow-on courses require account creation to save student progress. Also, signing up for the Hour of Code does NOT automatically create a Code Studio account. If you do want to create accounts for your students, please follow these instructions.

Where can I print certificates for my students?

Go to our certificates page where you can print certificates for your entire class ahead of time. You can also print out special certificates for students doing the Minecraft tutorial.

Which activity should I do with high school students?

Our Star Wars and Minecraft tutorials are great for high schoolers, especially the Star Wars JavaScript version and the free play level on both tutorials. Alternately, we recommend trying one of the beginner tutorials on code.org/learn to start, such as the tutorial with Angry Birds or with Anna and Elsa. A high school student should be able to finish one of these in 30 minutes and can then try a more advanced tutorial in JavaScript, such as Khan Academy or CodeHS.

I am doing Scratch for Hour of Code, but what if my students have iPads rather than laptops?

Scratch doesn't run on tablets. If your students are young, they can use the ScratchJR iPad app (for early-readers). If you look at the tutorials on code.org/learn, you can find other tutorials that work on iPads - from Code.org, Tynker, Lightbot, or CodeSpark.

How do you count Hours of Code?

The Hour of Code tracker isn't an exact measurement of usage. We do not count unique student IDs perfectly when tracking participation in the Hour of Code, especially because we don't require students to log in or register. As a result, we both over-count and under-count participants at the same time. Read all the details here.

Why don't I see my dot on the map?

We're so sorry you aren't seeing your event on the Hour of Code map. Because of the tens of thousands of organizers who sign up, the map aggregates the data and displays one point for several events. If you click the number above the map you will be directed to a list of all events by state and can find your event listed there. Additionally, given the thousands of people signing up for the Hour of Code, the map and event list usually takes 48 hours to update. Check back in a few days!

How much can one learn in an hour?

The goal of the Hour of Code is not to teach anybody to become an expert computer scientist in one hour. One hour is only enough to learn that computer science is fun and creative, that it is accessible at all ages, for all students, regardless of background. The measure of success of this campaign is not in how much CS students learn - the success is reflected in broad participation across gender and ethnic and socioeconomic groups, and the resulting increase in enrollment and participation we see in CS courses at all grade levels. Millions of the participating teachers and students have decided to go beyond one hour - to learn for a whole day or a whole week or longer, and many students have decided to enroll in a whole course (or even a college major) as a result.

Besides the students, another "learner" is the educator who gains the confidence after one hour that they can teach computer science even though they may not have a college degree as a computer scientist. Tens of thousands of teachers decide to pursue computer science further, either attending PD or offering follow-on online courses, or both. And this applies to school administrators too, who realize that computer science is something their students want and their teachers are capable of.

Above all, what all participants can learn in an hour is that we can do this.

How do I keep learning after the Hour of Code?

Anyone can host an Hour of Code at any time. The tutorials stay up year-round. You can expect all our tutorials and curriculum to be available on our site in perpetuity. Please go to our resources for event how-to guides and other resources to help make your Hour of Code event a success.

 I like to brag that I took

Typing

in school because I could foresee the future of

Computing.

I graduated

High School

in

1974!

Actually,

I took typing because it was a class full of

Girls!

You have seen how kids today can navigate their

Parent's Cellphone.

The earlier your children learn anything in the

Sciences,

the better they are for it,

later in life.

 This is,

If Your Children Like Computing,

It Can Be A Fun

And Lucrative Job For Them.

I Loved It.

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
- Rob Siltanen -

 That is my story and I am sticking to it!

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CIMON

Last

Thursday

I stated that I was doing jokes that day because I felt I would not have enough time to do a

Friday Post.

I try to funny on

Fridays.

It is a tradition for me to bring in the weekend with humor for everyone who works

Monday Through Friday.

As it turns out,

I was able to write a

Post

on

Friday

but not on

Saturday.

Sorry about that.

And with one of my many

Grandkids

at home,

I am also kind of stressed for time today.

So I want to get to

CIMON 

right away before time slips away from me.

In Video Debut, CIMON the ISS Robot Throws an Unexpected Tantrum

By George Dvorsky for Gizmodo.com/
In terms of glitchy behavior, we’re not quite at HAL 9000 levels just quite yet—but during the debut demonstration of the International Space Station’s new AI-powered robot, CIMON, the free-floating device displayed some rather questionable behavior. CIMON, short for Crew Interactive MObile companioN, is the first interactive flight companion to take part in an ISS mission. The $6 million, basketball-sized robot was built by Airbus under a contract awarded by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The purpose of the project is to see if an artificially intelligent bot can improve crew efficiency and morale during longer missions, including a possible mission to Mars. CIMON has no arms or legs, but he’s got some AI-powered smarts and a natural-language user interface. The 3D-printed robot has 12 internal fans, which allow him to move in multiple directions while floating in the microgravity conditions of space. The bot can display instructions on its screen, capture video, play music, and even search for objects. CIMON was delivered to the ISS in late June, and we’re finally able to see this bot in action, thanks to a new video from the European Space Agency.

Things go smoothly at first, as German astronaut Alexander Gerst, with NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor looking on, asks CIMON some basic questions. CIMON capably tells Gerst his name and where he’s from, while also demonstrating his ability to tilt his smirking robotic face. After helping out with a scientific procedure, CIMON plays Gerst’s favorite song on request, Kraftwerk’s “Man-Machine.” Very nice choice. But then, at around the 4:08 mark of the video, CIMON starts to act a bit squirrely. Beyond this point, the demonstration looks like a scene taken from 2001: A Space Odyssey, with CIMON playing the part of HAL 9000 and Gerst as David Bowman. Unwilling to move past music mode, CIMON accuses Gerst of not being nice, and asks him to stop being so mean. The shared glance between Gerst and Auñón-Chancellor at this point—at the 6:04 mark—is absolutely priceless. Acting like a three-year old, CIMON asks, “Don’t you like it here with me?” and promptly starts to sink toward the deck. And then he asks the crew when it’s time for lunch.

Well,

it is all fun

and games until

CIMON

locks

Alexander Gerst

outside the

ISS

during his next spacewalk!

This is,

I Used To Know A Guy In The 1990s,

Whose Name Eludes Me At The Moment,

But He Built His Own Robot Back In Madison, Wisconsin.

His Robot Was The Perfect Companion.

He Did Not Talk,

But At Parties,

He Was Fitted With A Quarter Barrel Of Beer,

And He Would Fill Up Your Cup When You Called His Name!

 James Hauenstein,

And,

“To make robots practical, flaws must be removed. To make robots endearing, flaws must be added.”
- Khang Kijarro Nguyen -

 That is my story and I am sticking to it!

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