The Spirited Back Nine ...

Cesar R M

Well-Known Member
and with Nation-state level of resources... even that is not enough. Look at StuxNet and how the US took out the Iranian centerfuges across the 'air gap' - they were not internet connected for that very idea of defense. That too can be defeated.
that was the Israelis not the US if I remember correctly.
And they used an infected USB used by an infiltrated agent. Not direct "network" connection.

Also, there is a huge difference in stealing data vs sabotage.


Which I find interesting, because there as been way too many reports on how many critical infrastructure in the US and other Western countries.. are connected to the web as well. (like electrical generators, utilities..etc.)

Seems the new warfare is "all attack, zero defence" ?
 

Mike S

Well-Known Member
So they threaten acts of terror on theaters that show the full movie, but then they themselves leak the death scene of Kim Jong Un?
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Cesar R M

Well-Known Member
Still, I wonder why they give that much importance of Sony and North Korea. yet Noone has mentioned or released much information about the hacking of the ICAAN main offices.
Also, if the US is really that worried about cyberwarfare. They could easily use their spy-subs (which are used to link to optical underwater cables) to cut these network cables. And cripple their target's capacity.
 

WDW1974

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Original Poster
Hey, remember me? I want to thank all the MAGICal folks who have sent notes and/or asked others about my prolonged absence from this forum. It does mean a lot that folks care since we do live in a cold, sometimes impossibly to fathom (Pakistan school attack) cruel world.

As many of you know, my uncle passed away quite unexpectedly in September and the fall has just been a series of disasters culminating in a life threatening illness involving one of my parents. It has been touch and go at times and while this place has been a great stress reliever often in the past, I'm just so lacking in energy and can't ... or won't devote it going back and forth over things that while I'm passionate about really don't amount to a great deal in the bigger picture.

That's largely why you haven't seen me here. I can't even say I've done much lurking. ... It's sorta like loving food until you get sick and then the thought of eating anything makes you worse.

I guess what I am saying is that I am not going to be a regular member of this community anymore. I wish it were due to other circumstances, but it is what it is.

I am debating starting one last thread before I go off into the ether because in the midst of all the madness I recently spent a week on the Disney Fantasy (can't praise it enough) and another week at WDW and UNI with my favorite gal (Angie M.), a very high level German official :) .

I do have some news (nothing huge, but interesting nonetheless) and observations I'd like to get out and I won't be working at all until 2015 so ... we'll see if I can muster the interest. Guess I have some or I wouldn't be here typing this now.

Some quick thoughts though:

WDW was at least moderately busy when I was there at most parks (mostly MK and EPCOT at CP time). UNI was NOT. The UNI fanbois can crow about the quality of the product and they are right. But at both UNI/IOA EVERY attraction had waits listed at 20 minutes or less and were all essentially walk-ons ... yes, that included all the Potter attractions in each park. That was not the case at WDW. Fact.

Fat lazy people in ECVs who prevent handicapped children from getting on buses in 45 degree weather make me ill. I spent an entire bus ride from WL to MK trying to shame these worthless dregs because one of my big personality flaws is I care about what's right.

I want to live in St. John if I have to remain in the USA.

The fried chicken at the HDDR must be coated in pixie dust because it is amazing.

Meg retiring next summer. Georgie K spotted in Burbank and Paris in the last week. Yes, I am worried.

Illuminations really does have new lasers.

Enjoy the Ozzy and Sharon Lightacular while you can.

Apologies to my friends in O-Town who I didn't contact. I have limited time with Angie and meeting up this time just wasn't in the cards with a few exceptions.

Anyway, going to think about a real thread and see if I am up for it ... but please enjoy discussing politics here in light of the Sony decision.

Besides, Disney is already looking into options in Cuba and remember this post in five years. Really!
 
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valenrandy

Active Member
Welcome back WDW1974!

We might just have to plan a quick 4 day getaway and deal with the crowds between xmas and newyears.
My daughter has never seen the Osbourn lights and it be a shame if they are not there next year for her to see.
 

tissandtully

Well-Known Member
I loved the Fantasy, going on the Dream next year, expect it to be the same. Going to miss your insight, best of luck with dealing with the stuff that really matters.

Hey, remember me? I want to thank all the MAGICal folks who have sent notes and/or asked others about my prolonged absence from this forum. It does mean a lot that folks care since we do live in a cold, sometimes impossibly to fathom (Pakistan school attack) cruel world.

As many of you know, my uncle passed away quite unexpectedly in September and the fall has just been a series of disasters culminating in a life threatening illness involving one of my parents. It has been touch and go at times and while this place has been a great stress reliever often in the past, I'm just so lacking in energy and can't ... or won't devote it going back and forth over things that while I'm passionate about really don't amount to a great deal in the bigger picture.

That's largely why you haven't seen me here. I can't even say I've done much lurking. ... It's sorta like loving food until you get sick and then the thought of eating anything makes you worse.

I guess what I am saying is that I am not going to be a regular member of this community anymore. I wish it were due to other circumstances, but it is what it is.

I am debating starting one last thread before I go off into the ether because in the midst of all the madness I recently spent a week on the Disney Fantasy (can't praise it enough) and another week at WDW and UNI with my favorite gal (Angie M.), a very high level German official :) .

I do have some news (nothing huge, but interesting nonetheless) and observations I'd like to get out and I won't be working at all until 2015 so ... we'll see if I can muster the interest. Guess I have some or I wouldn't be here typing this now.

Some quick thoughts though:

WDW was at least moderately busy when I was there at most parks (mostly MK and EPCOT at CP time). UNI was NOT. The UNI fanbois can crow about the quality of the product and they are right. But at both UNI/IOA EVERY attraction had waits listed at 20 minutes or less and were all essentially walk-ons ... yes, that included all the Potter attractions in each park. That was not the case at WDW. Fact.

Fat lazy people in ECVs who prevent handicapped children from getting on buses in 45 degree weather make me ill. I spent an entire bus ride from WL to MK trying to shame these worthless dregs because one of my big personality flaws is I care about what's right.

I want to live in St. John if I have to remain in the USA.

The fried chicken at the HDDR must be coated in pixie dust because it is amazing.

Meg retiring next summer. Georgie K spotted in Burbank and Paris in the last week. Yes, I am worried.

Illuminations really does have new lasers.

Enjoy the Ozzy and Sharon Lightacular while you can.

Apologies to my friends in O-Town who I didn't contact. I have limited time with Angie and meeting up this time just wasn't in the cards with a few exceptions.

Anyway, going to think about a real thread and see if I am up for it ... but please enjoy discussing politics here in light of the Sony decision.

Besides, Disney is already looking into options in Cuba and remember this post in five years. Really!
 

misterID

Well-Known Member
Hey, remember me? I want to thank all the MAGICal folks who have sent notes and/or asked others about my prolonged absence from this forum. It does mean a lot that folks care since we do live in a cold, sometimes impossibly to fathom (Pakistan school attack) cruel world.

As many of you know, my uncle passed away quite unexpectedly in September and the fall has just been a series of disasters culminating in a life threatening illness involving one of my parents. It has been touch and go at times and while this place has been a great stress reliever often in the past, I'm just so lacking in energy and can't ... or won't devote it going back and forth over things that while I'm passionate about really don't amount to a great deal in the bigger picture.

That's largely why you haven't seen me here. I can't even say I've done much lurking. ... It's sorta like loving food until you get sick and then the thought of eating anything makes you worse.

I guess what I am saying is that I am not going to be a regular member of this community anymore. I wish it were due to other circumstances, but it is what it is.

I am debating starting one last thread before I go off into the ether because in the midst of all the madness I recently spent a week on the Disney Fantasy (can't praise it enough) and another week at WDW and UNI with my favorite gal (Angie M.), a very high level German official :) .

I do have some news (nothing huge, but interesting nonetheless) and observations I'd like to get out and I won't be working at all until 2015 so ... we'll see if I can muster the interest. Guess I have some or I wouldn't be here typing this now.

Some quick thoughts though:

WDW was at least moderately busy when I was there at most parks (mostly MK and EPCOT at CP time). UNI was NOT. The UNI fanbois can crow about the quality of the product and they are right. But at both UNI/IOA EVERY attraction had waits listed at 20 minutes or less and were all essentially walk-ons ... yes, that included all the Potter attractions in each park. That was not the case at WDW. Fact.

Fat lazy people in ECVs who prevent handicapped children from getting on buses in 45 degree weather make me ill. I spent an entire bus ride from WL to MK trying to shame these worthless dregs because one of my big personality flaws is I care about what's right.

I want to live in St. John if I have to remain in the USA.

The fried chicken at the HDDR must be coated in pixie dust because it is amazing.

Meg retiring next summer. Georgie K spotted in Burbank and Paris in the last week. Yes, I am worried.

Illuminations really does have new lasers.

Enjoy the Ozzy and Sharon Lightacular while you can.

Apologies to my friends in O-Town who I didn't contact. I have limited time with Angie and meeting up this time just wasn't in the cards with a few exceptions.

Anyway, going to think about a real thread and see if I am up for it ... but please enjoy discussing politics here in light of the Sony decision.

Besides, Disney is already looking into options in Cuba and remember this post in five years. Really!
Aw dude, that's terrible. I hope forever-ever turns into you just need a break and come back. It will suck to see you go.
 

Sped2424

Well-Known Member

MinnieM123

Premium Member
Hey, remember me? I want to thank all the MAGICal folks who have sent notes and/or asked others about my prolonged absence from this forum. It does mean a lot that folks care since we do live in a cold, sometimes impossibly to fathom (Pakistan school attack) cruel world.

As many of you know, my uncle passed away quite unexpectedly in September and the fall has just been a series of disasters culminating in a life threatening illness involving one of my parents. It has been touch and go at times and while this place has been a great stress reliever often in the past, I'm just so lacking in energy and can't ... or won't devote it going back and forth over things that while I'm passionate about really don't amount to a great deal in the bigger picture.

That's largely why you haven't seen me here. I can't even say I've done much lurking. ... It's sorta like loving food until you get sick and then the thought of eating anything makes you worse.

I guess what I am saying is that I am not going to be a regular member of this community anymore. I wish it were due to other circumstances, but it is what it is.

I am debating starting one last thread before I go off into the ether because in the midst of all the madness I recently spent a week on the Disney Fantasy (can't praise it enough) and another week at WDW and UNI with my favorite gal (Angie M.), a very high level German official :) .

I do have some news (nothing huge, but interesting nonetheless) and observations I'd like to get out and I won't be working at all until 2015 so ... we'll see if I can muster the interest. Guess I have some or I wouldn't be here typing this now.

Some quick thoughts though:

WDW was at least moderately busy when I was there at most parks (mostly MK and EPCOT at CP time). UNI was NOT. The UNI fanbois can crow about the quality of the product and they are right. But at both UNI/IOA EVERY attraction had waits listed at 20 minutes or less and were all essentially walk-ons ... yes, that included all the Potter attractions in each park. That was not the case at WDW. Fact.

Fat lazy people in ECVs who prevent handicapped children from getting on buses in 45 degree weather make me ill. I spent an entire bus ride from WL to MK trying to shame these worthless dregs because one of my big personality flaws is I care about what's right.

I want to live in St. John if I have to remain in the USA.

The fried chicken at the HDDR must be coated in pixie dust because it is amazing.

Meg retiring next summer. Georgie K spotted in Burbank and Paris in the last week. Yes, I am worried.

Illuminations really does have new lasers.

Enjoy the Ozzy and Sharon Lightacular while you can.

Apologies to my friends in O-Town who I didn't contact. I have limited time with Angie and meeting up this time just wasn't in the cards with a few exceptions.

Anyway, going to think about a real thread and see if I am up for it ... but please enjoy discussing politics here in light of the Sony decision.

Besides, Disney is already looking into options in Cuba and remember this post in five years. Really!

Sorry to hear that you've experienced some unfortunate family issues recently. I hope that 2015 will be better for you. As for your Spirited threads, perhaps, as you stated, it may be best to take a break from this for a while. Maybe in the future, you might (hopefully) decide to return.
 

Nemo14

Well-Known Member
Hey, remember me? I want to thank all the MAGICal folks who have sent notes and/or asked others about my prolonged absence from this forum. It does mean a lot that folks care since we do live in a cold, sometimes impossibly to fathom (Pakistan school attack) cruel world.

As many of you know, my uncle passed away quite unexpectedly in September and the fall has just been a series of disasters culminating in a life threatening illness involving one of my parents. It has been touch and go at times and while this place has been a great stress reliever often in the past, I'm just so lacking in energy and can't ... or won't devote it going back and forth over things that while I'm passionate about really don't amount to a great deal in the bigger picture.

That's largely why you haven't seen me here. I can't even say I've done much lurking. ... It's sorta like loving food until you get sick and then the thought of eating anything makes you worse.

I guess what I am saying is that I am not going to be a regular member of this community anymore. I wish it were due to other circumstances, but it is what it is.

I am debating starting one last thread before I go off into the ether because in the midst of all the madness I recently spent a week on the Disney Fantasy (can't praise it enough) and another week at WDW and UNI with my favorite gal (Angie M.), a very high level German official :) .

I do have some news (nothing huge, but interesting nonetheless) and observations I'd like to get out and I won't be working at all until 2015 so ... we'll see if I can muster the interest. Guess I have some or I wouldn't be here typing this now.

Some quick thoughts though:

WDW was at least moderately busy when I was there at most parks (mostly MK and EPCOT at CP time). UNI was NOT. The UNI fanbois can crow about the quality of the product and they are right. But at both UNI/IOA EVERY attraction had waits listed at 20 minutes or less and were all essentially walk-ons ... yes, that included all the Potter attractions in each park. That was not the case at WDW. Fact.

Fat lazy people in ECVs who prevent handicapped children from getting on buses in 45 degree weather make me ill. I spent an entire bus ride from WL to MK trying to shame these worthless dregs because one of my big personality flaws is I care about what's right.

I want to live in St. John if I have to remain in the USA.

The fried chicken at the HDDR must be coated in pixie dust because it is amazing.

Meg retiring next summer. Georgie K spotted in Burbank and Paris in the last week. Yes, I am worried.

Illuminations really does have new lasers.

Enjoy the Ozzy and Sharon Lightacular while you can.

Apologies to my friends in O-Town who I didn't contact. I have limited time with Angie and meeting up this time just wasn't in the cards with a few exceptions.

Anyway, going to think about a real thread and see if I am up for it ... but please enjoy discussing politics here in light of the Sony decision.

Besides, Disney is already looking into options in Cuba and remember this post in five years. Really!

I'm sorry you and your family are going through such hard times - please know that you're sorely missed around here, but we do understand and I'll keep you in my prayers. Thanks for all your very worthwhile contributions here.
 

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