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Spotting Internet Scams

Spotting Internet Scams

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, Commentary, Scams

I have been on the internet longer than most of my friends. I logged onto the internet for the first time in July of 1993. I used the AOL CD that came with my new computer. Remember those AOL CDs that were all over the place? They were on cereal boxes and attached to sales

Jerry Sandusky on His Way to Hell

Jerry Sandusky on His Way to Hell

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, Commentary, criminal behavior, social issue, Society

I had a good feeling I knew what the verdict was going to be on pedophile Jerry Sandusky. When I heard the verdict on the news, I saw a handcuffed man who had appropriately lost the sickening smile. He was looking around bewildered and I believe he was about ready to break down into tears

The Beating of Kelly Thomas

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, Commentary, crime

From the video, I see an officer being very unclear about what he expects Kelly Thomas to do… “Put your feet out in front of you…put your knees back…put your feet out in front…put your knees back…” This while the entire time he’s putting gloves on like he’s suiting up for a fight. Then, he

How To Handle A Salesperson

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, Commentary

My conversation with the cable company this morning: “I’m calling about cable service.” “Do you want a bundle package?” “No, just cable please.” “Are you sure? Our bundle packages are really great!” “No, I don’t need anything but cable.” “So, you have phone and internet?  Who is your phone service through?” I know salespeople are

Internet Monsters Google and Facebook

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, Commentary, Internet, Issues, social issue, Society

Earlier this evening, I watched a video on Youtube about Google and Facebook. It was based on their complex algorithms and the selections they feed us. A form of censorship was the issue that was raised and I agreed whole-heartedly with the conclusion. Preview the video: Surfers, internet users, should be left to deal with

Reflections of the Criminal Mind

By Michael Allen | A Danger to Society, crime, criminal behavior, law, social issue

Staring at cinder blocks, listening to sounds of heavy doors locking and unlocking, fed meals that just aren’t enough for grown men.  This is the life of the criminal if he gets caught.  I keep hearing those words while playing spades with a hustler, “It’s not cheating if you don’t get caught.”  He deals us