so i got this email that is very elaborate. just wanted to throw it out there. it’s obviously not legit, and contains a file called “INSTALLATION.exe”. it’s amazing how elaborate these worms are these days.

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the tipper (besides the obvious that you just don’t freaking open attachments without contacting the sender first) was the fact it “came from” confidence.ms.com — ms.com is morgan stanley’s website.

the stupid thing is that these modern virii rely on social engineering, which is soooo 1990. apparently many fall for it though, still.

my favorite line?

“The names of the actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.”

at least they won’t get sued by microsoft.

so i’m watching this flash tutorial on TV (catching the butt end), and thinking about the many times i’ve tried to sit down and learn Flash. I am amazed that it eludes me as it does. I used to be a wiz at Harvard Graphics 3 back in the day!

i was introduced to this happy present today by an associate on this contract i’m on. Indeed, a happy present. They apparently sell it “at Target, in the Oriental Section”, here in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Got to get me some more. spicy hot good.