Author: Nathan Steffenson
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New photo site
Steffenson photo has a new photo site under active development
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beware of phishing scams
Several phishing scams are prevalent right now through phone calls, emails, and other media.
- Fake phone calls claiming to be from IRS. The real IRS usually will try to contact by postal mail first. https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts
- Fake emails pretending to be Apple or Google or another company. A fake security alert. Although Apple and Google do send emails like this, some scammers have made spoofs that appear to be from those companies however they are not real and they will try to get your log in credentials and may try to get other private (such as contacts list) or financial information.
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Samsung Note 7 complete recall
In case you haven’t heard by now that the Samsung Note 7 is under a complete recall and should be powered down and returned to the proper store due to a fire danger with the Lithium-ion battery or contact the place where it was purchased.
http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Samsung-Recalls-Galaxy-Note7-Smartphones/
https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86424
(this is for information purposes only – Nate’s Computer Services does not presently sell mobile phones.)
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Videos from summer 2016
early computer programmers had to do a lot of the computing (number crunching and other tasks) themselves.
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365794661/
There was a movie that came out called “Hidden Figures”. That taught the time era where there was segregation of people. A woman even had to go across to another building to use a rest room in high heals, until the supervisor finally made sure she was able to use the rest room closer to her. About getting into space the human elemant that you do not normally see.
People worked on many different projects showing they came from diverse backgrounds .
https://www.nasa.gov/modernfigures NASA web page
Often overlooked are the multiple benefits of being green.
By being green I mean environmentally friendly not talking about the lumberjack term of being new.
- Reusable bags make it easier for me to transport items while walking, biking or taking the bus. They also help even just going to and from a car too, which I don’t do very often.
- There are many ways of both being environmentally friendly and saving money. Saving energy does both. Reducing number of trips by car or other vehicles that use fossil fuels does both as well.
- Recycling can save money and energy as well. It also makes taking out the trash easier since it is lighter.
- Using energy saving settings on your computer, smart phone, tablet not only helps the environment but has additional benefits as well. Less distractions from screen and noise. less heat and chance of overheating equipment. Having on sleep / do not disturb mode / or off at night can also sometimes help with your own sleep. Using these settings can also help your equipment last longer.
- Getting rid of my car not only help me be more efficient environmentally and with cost, it improved my health in many ways and gave me more time to do other things I enjoy. One way I got rid of my car is through Datacommuting (ebook now available on iBooks, Amazon (Kindle) and Nook) using web based services. I also bike, run, and walk.
- Properly insulating your home, using programmable thermostat, shutting blinds at night when its cold, besides saving energy, can make you more comfortable.
- My robot vacuum not only cleans the floor for me so I don’t forget , It is also much more efficient than a standard upright vacuum.
- LED lighting can help keep your place cooler than older types of artificial lighting.
- Fast dry shirts I wear since they are more comfortable, and take less energy in washing and drying.
- Solid State Drives are not only super fast and reliable, they make less noise, make less heat and use less energy than a hard drive.
- Going paperless saves me money, saves energy, saves room, is better for my health.
- Read this on a stamp: Recycling 1 can saves enough power equivalent of running a computer for 4 hours.
- Remember to make Earth Day everyday. Because we are here more than just one day a year.
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Videos sat April 2 2016
Robins, geese, coots, mallards swan
helicopters fly over Brainerd
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TBT – Utopia Zoo
This fictional post was originally published in February 1999 as web page assignments part of web design interactive television class with Mr Kresha.
Back then, my teachers and my dad helped write some of the content and I did the web page design. I have updated with more recent photos that I have taken and combined these items into a single post. Utopia Zoo and San Jose Sentinal (both fictional)
Utopia Zoo
Welcome to our municipal zoo. All ages are welcome.
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Our Lineup
At Utopia Zoo, we pride ourselves on our ultimate selection of animals.
Here is an assortment of animals to visit:
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World: Tragedy State
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Elephant Escapes From Utopia Zoo  UTOPIA-Some zoo employees found the gate to the elephant field was open at 9 AM yesterday morning. Tim the aging African Elephant had escaped.The elephant not known for causing trouble was making a terrible mess downtown near the East Utopia Shopping Center. He was wrecking cars and scaring people. Neither the police nor the zookeepers have caught the elephant as of now. If you have seen Tim the elephant please contact the Utopia Zoo or the police. |
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2-23-99
Baseball Stadium Vandalized
Police report a large amount of damage to the San Jose Baseball Stadium. Numerous places of the field were tore up, dugouts were damaged and the security fence was knocked over. Several piles of a foul smelling green substance were discovered. A grounds keeper joked that it looked like elephant poop. Police are continuing to investigate but have no leads.
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National News
2-23-99 Easter Bunny Found In Florida
2-23-99
TAMPA-In the surprise to many people, the Easter Bunny, was seen 
at the Sunny Estates Retirement Center. The Easter Bunny upon being found said, “I’m getting old, it’s time for me to rest.”
Residents at Sunny Estates welcomed the Easter Bunny with joy and delight.
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2-23-99
PEKINGESE, ARFLAND – A tragedy struck this morning in Pekingese when the Tabbies of Purrma tried to overtake the government of Arfland. The two sides fought like cats and dogs. Unfortunately, the Pekingese were overtaken by the sharp and lethal weapons of the Tabbies.
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