Cranberry & Pineapple Continued.....Again.

[ImMarcik]

Because we all know how cold it is down there in Texas, right Coloradoans?

Why can't I stop thinking about toasted buns now?

I think that is tag worthy.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I think that is tag worthy.

I agree, where is that tag fairy when you need her?

I stress so much over big purchases. Even things like TV's, computers etc. You should see me when we buy a car!

How's Tammy today?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Ted received this from IT at his work:

WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE OF A VERY DANGEROUS VIRUS ASSOCIATED WITH FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS. IF YOU USE OR EVEN VIEW FACEBOOK PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WARNING AND BE EXTREMELY CAREFULWHEN UTILIZING ANY SOCIAL NETWORKING PROGRAM.

Be wary:

Facebook Users Warned of Social-Networking Virus

Internet users are being warned to watch out for a computer virus targeting popular social networking sites in the run up to Christmas.

Sky News has been told that Facebook users are most at risk from a variant of the Koobface virus, which has been disguised as a festive greetings video hosted on a YouTube site. Security experts say the new virus is "particularly nasty" and compels its victims to participate manually in creating a new Facebook account to help spread the worm.

In previous years, variations of this virus have caused chaos across the Web <http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,462784,00.html?sPage=fnc/scitech/cybers

ecurity> .

But Internet security experts believe the new worm is likely to prove particularly effective in fooling users, because of the growing number of people who now opt to send out electronic greetings cards.

The attacks work by posting malicious links on Facebook wall pages, inviting users to click on the Christmas card videos. However, any attempt to play the video turns over control of the PC to the attackers.

The victim then sees a warning message, requiring them to solve a Captcha (Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers And Humans Apart) puzzle within three minutes. A timer ticks down and if the puzzle goes unsolved after the allotted time, the PC freezes up.

Experts warn that rebooting the computer will not help and the only way to end the loop is to solve the Captcha puzzle. The victim would then be able to use their PC as normal, but the attacker would still have control.

While those targeted grapple with the unfolding problem, the worm separately uses the victim's computer to fill out a new account application, unseen by them. The new account is then used to post more Christmas video worms in a continuing cycle.

Internet security company Panda Security <http://www.pandasecurity.com/> has been tracking the latest variant of the Koobface worm from its labs in Spain.

"There is no doubting that this latest Koobface attack represents a serious threat to social networkers," the company's UK managing director Peter Lautin told Sky News.

"If someone runs the infected file on their Facebook or MySpace page, the worm will automatically log in to their account and several other social networking sites, sending malicious messages to all their friends.

"The more people who use an application such as Facebook, or any other means of social networking, the more likely they are to be targeted by bad guys to send out malicious threats such as Koobface."

The company recommends that users do not reply to or follow links included in unsolicited Facebook messages and users should always carefully check that the URL they are entering is really that of the site they want to access.-

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2009/12/16/facebook-users-warned-new-social-n

etworking-virus/

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Because we all know how cold it is down there in Texas, right Coloradoans?

Why can't I stop thinking about toasted buns now?

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - Yikes, that is scary. I think I will use the Mac from now on to log on to facebook.

 

[Jrsy Boy]

How's Tammy today?

She was still sleeping when I left today. Her friend Patti was supposed to be stopping by.

 

[Jrsy Boy]

Heidi, on your Christmas card photo, is that a top or a dress you're wearing. When I saw it I had to show Tammy because she has a dress in that exact pattern.

 

[ImMarcik]

Tonight is our company Christmas party so we get off an hour early. Maybe i'll take a nap. Aerial drove to school for the first time today and now she's headed to the mall to do some Christmas shopping. My baby is growing up.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I'm busy today getting ready for 14 family members Christmas celebration here. It will be a Tyler friendly meal.

 

[Jsme]

Just a quick drive by.

Cristi hope Jacob is getting better.

Jrsy give Tammy hugs. I hope she will start to feel better soon from her surgery.

Heidi and Sandy thanks a bunch

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Jrsy - That is a dress in the picture. How funny that Tammy and I probably have the same dress!

Selena - How are you doing?

Marcie - Driving to the mall this close to Christmas....scary!!! She must feel really comfortable driving!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi guys, nothing new. Just popping in to say HI.

You are welcome Selena. Hugs.

 

[Jsme]

Marcie - Driving to the mall this close to Christmas....scary!!! She must feel really comfortable driving!

I agree. I have only allowed Mac to go to the mall once since she has had her licenses and that was the day before Thanksgiving and she has been driving since April. Marcie you have better nerves than I do. Kudos to you.

 

[Jsme]

Things are OK here. I am unsure if anything will ever be the same again. I do not see how it can be. I know this is suppose to make us all stronger and I do believe it will but I do not think I will ever be the same again.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Selena, I think that at this point it's all you can think about but as time goes on you will begin to forget and move past it. It will get back to the way it use to be!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Selena - Is she home yet? I pray things will be back to where it was before. I hope the beginning of the new year will be a fresh start for everyone.

Marcie - How was the Christmas Party?

We had a lot of fun ice skating yesterday. I was extremely nervous for the first 10 minutes but then relaxed and was able to stop gripping on to the wall, lol!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

The show was fantastic. I don't know how much you guys really know about me but I am a very emotional person. Little House means a lot to me and probably because the De Smet homestead was only about 40 minutes away from where I grew up. I read all the books, the elementary teachers read the books to the class, I went to Laura Ingalls Wilder school, I watched all the TV shows, I own some of the DVD's. So the curtain goes up and Melissa Gilbert is on stage and I cried. It was so cool, sitting there with a Little House show and also seeing Melissa in it. I make it through the show after that, loving it of course. At the end after the final bow, Melissa comes out all by herself, bows and throws kisses. It was another crying moment for me. I know none of you understand my emotions. I absolutely loved my Christmas gift. I then called the girls to thank them and of course, I cried to both of them. Heidi told me that Melissa wasn't in all the shows so they had to be very selective. I don't think it would have been as good for me if she wasn't and the girls realized it.

 

[ImMarcik]

Awww Sandy, that's so sweet!! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

The mall that Aerial went shopping at Friday is not a big mall and there is not a lot of traffice. I wouldn't let her go to the big mall.

The Christmas party was fun, i was so full when I left!! I got to spend sometime with my friend Brooke too, who is my boss's daughter. I haven't hung out with her since I started dating Gary and I've missed her.

I still have a few things to finish for Christmas. Aerial comes home tonight from her Dad's. I miss my Dad today. His birthday is wed. and Christmas eve was when I always went to his house. So, the next few days he'll be on my mind.

Heidi, I'm glad you didn't break anything on the ice skates!!!

Selena, are you ok?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Marcie, oh how I would love to go pig out and drink at a party. I have been good but it's hard! I sure can understand you thinking about your dad!

 

[Jsme]

The show was fantastic. I don't know how much you guys really know about me but I am a very emotional person. Little House means a lot to me and probably because the De Smet homestead was only about 40 minutes away from where I grew up. I read all the books, the elementary teachers read the books to the class, I went to Laura Ingalls Wilder school, I watched all the TV shows, I own some of the DVD's. So the curtain goes up and Melissa Gilbert is on stage and I cried. It was so cool, sitting there with a Little House show and also seeing Melissa in it. I make it through the show after that, loving it of course. At the end after the final bow, Melissa comes out all by herself, bows and throws kisses. It was another crying moment for me. I know none of you understand my emotions. I absolutely loved my Christmas gift. I then called the girls to thank them and of course, I cried to both of them. Heidi told me that Melissa wasn't in all the shows so they had to be very selective. I don't think it would have been as good for me if she wasn't and the girls realized it.

OMGoodness I did not know all of that. How awesome? What a perfect gift!!! You brought tears to my eyes. I am emotional as well. Heck I have been known to cry over a McDonald's commercial, no joke!!