# Internet
Des Plaines Man Confesses to Sharing Child Pornography on the Internet
It is believed that Sachin Pillai worked as a karate teacher for children. Sachin Pillai, a 22-year-old man from Des Plaines, IL was released on a $100,000 bond (he posted the required 10%) on July 28th after waiving his rights against self-incrimination, telling investigators that he did, in fact, use social media to disseminate videos of child sexual abuse.
A Doctor Makes A Medication Mistake
This is a nonfiction recollection of events as experienced by me; used with permission. I have gone to many doctors throughout my life and most of the time they know what they are talking about. However, one of the worst doctors I've ever been to was someone I saw to discuss some medications for blood pressure because I had been testing it and found out it was rather high quite often.
The Internet Was Different Before Social Media
This is a nonfiction recollection of events as experienced by me; used with permission. There was a time when Facebook wasn't something everyone used. When people that were on the internet regularly were seen as outliers. It wasn't until social media that almost everyone I know of really got obsessed with what was going on in the online world.
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An Acquaintance Finds A Way To Be More Successful
This is a nonfiction recollection of events as experienced by me and an acquaintance; used with permission. I knew a man that worked most of his life just doing what he could. After all, most of us can just do our best and figure it out after we see what works. Well, in his instance, something happened to him that worked out great for him with little warning.
“Wayfair Creep” Could Majorly Impact Your Tax Bill
In 2018, the verdict in the well-known South Dakota v. Wayfair court case changed how out-of-state businesses are allowed to collect taxes from consumers. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) summarizes the case as:
Is Instagram Trying to be TikTok With Their Latest Update?
You used to be able to open up Instagram and scroll through photos of all of your friends, family, and people that you follow. Nowadays, when you open up the app, you barely see any photos from your closest friends. It's mainly videos of users that you don't even follow.
Bug Tussel Wireless announces new Business Development Manager for Sauk and Richland Counties
If you haven’t heard of Bug Tussel, it’s probably because you live in a metropolitan area and haven’t experienced the struggle of not having a high-speed internet option like many rural communities. On that same note, if you live in a rural community and haven’t heard of Bug Tussel, you should call them now. They seem to be solving a lot of problems, helping people stay connected because other companies can’t or refused. That’s why I think the Bug Tussel slogan “We’re Out There!” fits the company perfectly and is allowing them to grow so rapidly.
Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Future of Work
Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Future of Work. Unemployment is affecting a variety of people within the world, and it has caused many problems. One of those is that freelancing sites are increasing in numbers, and it has made it less difficult for organizations to get content achieved on the cheap.
The Psychology of the Internet Troll
Last night I was sipping wine with my partner, enjoying the summer weather. I only recently told him that I’m writing online again, and he had just read a piece I wrote about my reaction to the overturn of Roe v. Wade. I submitted that piece to multiple platforms. On some platforms, it was well-received and the comments were supportive and sympathetic. On others — not so much.
Bug in Gmail’s Authentication Code for Facebook Users is Discovered.
A recently discovered error in its authentication code and its possible exploits can make users rethink. Speaking to The Daily Swing, security researcher Youssef Sammouda has revealed a set of flaws in the authentication code that Gmail uses, which has allowed him to exploit the vulnerabilities of Facebook. He reveals that this can be used to hijack any Facebook account that uses Gmail credentials as log-in info. The scope of the damage that could be done through the wrong exploitation of this vulnerability can only be imagined.
Learning What Broadband Ready Means for Hoosier Firms
Over the last few months as more areas in Indiana attained Broadband Ready status, Building Indiana’s editorial team started getting curious about what kind of an impact it would have on business. How much can internet speeds affect economic development and what does Broadband Ready status mean for a community that earns it? We did some digging to learn more about what these things will bring to Hoosier companies.
Living in a World of Distraction
Once upon a time, I dated a man-child-thing who was lovely in some ways but prone to emotional dysregulation. (Aren't we all?) He told me he would meditate for long stretches of time, tapping into a sort of energetic high, or something. Meditating for an hour seemed, to me, an abhorrent waste of time, but I listened politely as he described how it helped him, or what he thought about, or whatever. Meditating for an hour also seemed like something most adults don't have the time to do, what with work and family and social things and hobbies and bills and car payments. But hearing him wax poetical about the benefits of meditation made me curious, so I downloaded one of those free meditation apps and started with an unintimidating 3 minute meditation session.
Fed program gives low-income Coloradans free or discounted internet
(Denver, Colo.) A new federal program offers steep discounts on high-speed internet for millions of low-income Americans. During the pandemic, it became clear how essential internet access was for people who had to work and attend school from their homes. President Joe Biden said expanding internet access was one of his top priorities.
Getting Internet on the Road
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item through one of these links we will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. A hot topic among people getting ready to hit the road is “How will I get reliable internet on the road??”. I know it is something we were both really concerned about and we had a few things in place when we hit the road but it was surprising how many areas of the west have patchy or no service. Through some trial and error, we’ve acquired a small collection of tech gear that allows us to stay connected just about anywhere. We will share our experience and tips so you can skip the trial and error portion of figuring out the internet on the road!
Opinion: Supervise Your Kids Online Or Stop Complaining About What They're Finding
Welcome to the internet — please supervise your children. To catch you up, someone created a very disturbing character called “Huggy Wuggy.” I’ve seen a photo, but I refuse to watch this character and his rows of razor sharp teeth. This is some scary-ass shit, kids. Potentially traumatizing, even for adults.