About Me

Todd is a Systems Engineer with a background in computer security. He is currently working on his Master's Degree but when time permits, he builds quality Squidoo lenses or practices his hobbies (Lego Robotics, rocketry, kites and studying creativity). His lenses support National Public Radio (NPR).

Coolest Muscle Car Ever

In 1970, Plymouth lured Richard Petty back to racing for Plymouth in NASCAR races by building the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. In the Disney Movie "Cars", Richard Petty plays "The King", a Road Runner Super Bird. The Superbird was...

Make Wind Chimes

Build a Wind Chime, it's fast and easy! Wind chimes add a nice element to any home. I have mostly built my chimes from copper pipes or metal conduit and like the sound produced from these materials. I have listed many useful links below for building...

Model Rocket Competitions

Sport Rocketry, providing tips on how to compete in rocket competitions. I will show you where to get more information on the sport of model rocketry and let you know what is needed to get started and eventually compete in rocketry events. Building a...

Go Fly A Kite...For Fun!

This lens explores the hobby of kite flying with links to where to buy kites, how kites are used for teaching, science and recreation. I find flying kites to be quite relaxing and enjoyable. Check for kite events in your area by checking the event ca...

Flight Simulators

This lens explores popular Flight Simulator software products. Microsoft's Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition, the FAA approved X-Plane and the open source Flight Gear products. I have taken glider flight instruction and flown in gliders many times bu...

Hobby Robots

Robots are everywhere, yeah! Many companies see the value in building robots for the home. iRobot is building hobby robots, vacuum robots, gutter cleaning robots and military robots.  My favorite robot is the Lego Mindstorms NXT robot and it is...

Industrial Music

This lens is a new Plexo Lens, which means you can help make it better! I am starting this lens with a list of the Bands and songs that are in the genre labeled as industrial (EBM, Electronic, etc.) music. Pandora.com describes my music pre...

Best Science Fiction Movies

What are the best Science Fiction Movies that have been made? Share you opinion by organizing the lists below. I look forward to discovering movies I may not have seen yet. Serenity is a great, recent Science Fiction Movie. I also like Philip K....

Fear RFID

The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is quickly growing and your privacy as well as your security will soon be at risk. The REAL ID Act was set into law in May 2005, framed as a way to improve the security of our country, although many di...

Learn to Wardrive

Auditing wireless networks is a good way to start exploring wireless networks, their popularity and the risks associated with them. This lens provides information on wardriving and wireless network security. I learned a lot by obtaining my SANS GAWN-...

Macs Rule!

It is time to buy another Mac. I have suffered with my Windows XP system for the past year, and I am tired of all of the problems ( security, memory errors, slow response, etc.) with this operating system and hardware. I now use a Mac-...

X10 Home Automation

Use X10 components to automate your home, improve security and save electricity. I have used X10 products over the past year and I am happy with the results. This lens is a general overview of the common x10 devices and how they are used. I hope to s...

Lego

I have been playing, building and learning from my Legos for many years. Legos make a perfect gift for kids, one which gets a lot of attention from them. So far, the biggest kit my kids and I have built is the Lego Y wing which contained 1500 pieces...

Todd's Lensography

Welcome to my lensography! A lensography is a way for a lensmaster to learn about themselves by exploring whether their Squidoo contributions can be categorized. Do your lenses try to sell products or share knowledge? Which of your lenses are yo...

Computer Network Secure?

Computer security.  With many people switching their systems to a broadband network, the need for computer security education has grown. This lens provides an overview of computer security topics as well as links to resources I use to keep the s...

Helicopter & Glider Gift Flights

Flight training and aircraft ride gifts are unusual, and very special. My wife purchased a Helicopter discovery flight for me for Father's day and since I live close to the airport I was able to fly over my house. Most introductory flights also inclu...

Creativity and the Creative Paradox

This a lens to honor Gordon MacKenzie the author of one of my favorite books on creativity, "Orbiting the Giant Hairball". Use this lens as a reference to review creative resources I have used to improve on my ability to be creative and add...

Computer Security Jump Bag

A Jump Bag is the term used to describe the bag or container holding all of the tools you need to appropriately respond to a computer security incident. SANS Incident Handling Course covers the topic of Incident Handling in-depth. It is a great cours...

Ford Flex

Ford has created the 2009 Flex to meet the needs of "the modern American family" and considers it in the Crossover category. Initial MSRP values list the Flex costing between $28,000 and $40,000 depending on chosen options. Initial research identifie...

W. Edwards Deming

"Quality is everyone's responsibility." W.E. Deming

Richard Petty

As a kid, I loved watching Richard Petty #43 race especially against his rival David Pearson. How many of you remember the nasty crash in 1976 between the two? It has been called the greatest NASCAR finish ever. See it b...

Hoshin Kanri

Hoshin = a course, a policy, a plan, an aim Kanri = administration, management, control, charge of, care for The term Hoshin literally means "bright shining object points direction" while Kanri means "management process." Essentially, this process i...

Richard Scarry

I have always loved looking for Lowly worm and reading Richard Scarry books. I rediscovered his books soon after my kids were born and I enjoy reading Richard Scarry books to them.

Frederick Taylor

The founder of Scientific Management.

Carl Sagan

"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." Carl Sagan

The Most Wanted Toys

Current rumors are that the new Pizza Elmo, electric guitars and Lego Mindstorms NXT products will be very popular. A new movement has started this year due to the quality problems with most toys, and that is to Pledge to Buy Handmade toys. *** Find...

Genichi Taguchi

Genichi Taguchi has made major contributions to the Quality Sciences. One of the most interesting is the taguchi loss function. The Taguchi loss function is a way to demonstrate how each non-perfect part produced, results in a loss to society. In Ame...

Physical Security

Physical computer security is concerned with securing and protecting computing resources and data. While theft is an obvious concern, so are the environmental factors which affect the security of computing resources. This lens will provide a checklis...

Social Engineering

This lens is about how social engineering attacks are attempted against companies in order to gain access to computer system, data or other company assets. Social attacks are attacks which use employees as a way to gain unauthorized access and inform...

Make your yard scary

Make halloween fun by adding fun decorations to your yard. It only takes a little time, some plywood and a jig saw to spice up your Halloween decorations. My kids and I like to try to have the honor of the house with the best halloween decorations. &n...

Lego Video Showcase

I am a fan of Lego. I have 2 robots and my kids and I have built many Star Wars, Mission to Mars, Bionicle and Exo Force kits.

Peter Singer

"My work is based on the assumption that clarity and consistency in our moral thinking is likely, in the long run, to lead us to hold better views on ethical issues. " Peter Singer.

Edward Deming

"Quality is everyone's responsibility." W.E. Deming

Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick has written many great science fiction stories, but his work did not get popular until after his death. Many of the best recent science fiction movies have been based upon his work.

Rocket Video Showcase

This lens contains movies of rocket launches. I am working on my Level 1 certification rocket and hopefully I can move on to Level II and beyond. The examples below are of both low and high power rockets.

Robots Video Showcase

Get robot ideas by watching how other robots work.

Lego Nxt Robot Video Showcase

The Lego Mindstorms NXT robot kit can be used to create many wonderful robotic creations. Check out some of the videos below.