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I personally have a history of questionable to bad credit. In the past it has been usually due to lack of employment or employment changes. In the past, I also quickly learned that bad or no credit isn’t something the banks want to deal with or help with. My cynicism in that regard is quite high. Going bankrupt a couple of years ago didn’t help matters, although I have an established relationship with my bank (I just don’t have credit services with them, that’s all).

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Sometimes I just can’t get over the fact that corporations and government don’t value the concept of quality assurance or testing.

Last week, a man discovered a security flaw with Passport Canada’s website. “that by changing one character in the Internet address displayed on his Web browser, he could view the application forms of others.”

One character! In an age where identity theft is common on the internet, why would an organization have this kind of set up? Sure, it’s a flaw, but come on, that’s a pretty bad flaw, no more how temporary the situation is.

Now, I beta test websites from time to time. I’ve beta tested software applications in the past as well as have years of customer/technical support experience. So sure I know the value of my work. What bothers me, what’s bothered me since I first started working in IT is how often other people dismiss or downplay the need for Quality Assurance.

Would you want to apply for a passport after reading this?

I know I have my reservations. So much so, when it’s time to renew, I’ll like do it by mail.

Lap Band surgery isn’t an option available for everyone seeking weight loss. However, finding a lap-band surgeon is a terrific option for those of us with a weight problem. When I was considering weight loss surgery in the past, Lap Band surgery was the only option I was willing to seriously consider. Surgery is done using laparoscopic techniques, minimizing healing times considerably. I believe that weight loss, regardless of what kind of dieting techniques used can be aided by this surgical technique. A smaller stomach means you’re fuller faster, meaning less food, less caloric intake and ultimately weight loss. The best part of this procedure is that it is completely reversible, and no major internal alterations are done. If you need an aid to weight loss that goes beyond diet and exercise, this option may be something you should consider.

Professor’s family targeted on YouTube

Using a popular website in an attempt to promote a smear campaign against a professor is just plain wrong. I found this story today in the Globe and Mail and was ashamed as a Canadian and as a former student of Dalhousie University. Personal pictures of his family was published on Youtube (a collage video that is no longer available) . The soundtrack as part of the video included “moans and other noises suggesting fornication”. What ticked me off the most was reading about references in the video about the professors Muslim faith and birthplace in the middle east. Hate crime anyone?

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