BlogathonATX was the brainchild of Ilene Haddad, a wonderfully talented local graphic designer. What started out as something like: “hey, let’s get a small group together to knock out some blog posts…maybe at a local cafe or hotel lobby…” morphed into something grand/huge, dare I say epic? Read more »

It is the time of year when executive leaders begin planning for the next year’s business and corporate growth.  Sometimes we do this through retreats, leadership workshops, or team building exercises.  As part of my personal planning process, I recently participated in a 21-day program conducted by Champions Edge.  I began the program with Read more »

Auto insurance is one of those things I hate paying for each month, but know that if I were ever in a bad accident I would be grateful I had the right coverage.  Most people do not know what their auto insurance covers.  What I mean is that most drivers know whether they have liability only or full coverage.  However, does it cover roadside assistance, will it replace your lost wages if you were out of work for a week or two after an accident, does it pay a death claim if the accident were fatal, will it cover the cost of a rental car, will it cover you if you ar Read more »

What is an ogre like?An onion.What is computer and network security  like?An ogre! The best computer and network security is layered. Why? Because there are hundreds of attack vectors against technologies and people. So, what should the layers be? Following are a few that you REALLY REALLY should have: Read more »