What do your lenses tell the world about you?
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 you most proud of? This is my attempt to see what I might learn about myself by reviewing my Squidoo contributions.
--Todd
Computer Security
I like to improve computer security by building lenses which help to educate others on the topic. Do your lenses help teach others?-
Computer Network Secure?
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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...
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Social Engineering
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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...
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Physical Security
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Securing the physical environment is a challenge but according to the COBIT framework covers the areas of site selection, physical security, controlling physical access, protecting against environmental factors and the proper management of a facility...
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Computer Security Jump Bag
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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...
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Learn to Wardrive
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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-...
Technology Lenses
I like to tinker with technology. Is your house automated yet? Do you have 6 times more computers than kids?-
Fear RFID
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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...
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Macs Rule!
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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-...
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X10 Home Automation
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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...
Creativity
How can we stay creative?
I study creativity by reading books on the topic. We must follow our hearts and fight against conforming to others. Despair.com has a poster which helps remind us, "When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other". So be yo...-
Creativity and the Creative Paradox
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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...
I like to build stuff to prove to myself that I am creative
I like to build competition rockets, competition robots and wind chimes. We can learn a lot about ourselves by exploring and trying something new. If we like what we have found, it may become a new hobby. Here are three that I enjoy.-
Make Wind Chimes
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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...
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Model Rocket Competitions
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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...
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Hobby Robots
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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...
I like flying gliders, helicopter and kites.
Maybe I was a bird in a past life (I'm getting better).
I have now flown a glider and a helicopter. Paragliding may be next. I find gliders very graceful and they help me appreciate how chaotic the atmosphere is, even on a clear day. Helicopters are much noisier, but fun to fly.-
Flight Simulators
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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...
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Go Fly A Kite...For Fun!
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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...
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Helicopter & Glider Gift Flights
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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...
Todd's Flickr Kite Photos
Relax by flying a kite.
Delta with Cloud Kid
Parafoil with Line L...
Angel's Play
Angel's Play and Par...
Delta, 6 foot
SpaceShuttle Kite
Butterfly Kite
Triple_Tornado_Kite
Delta & Butterfl...
Diamond
People I Admire
Below are a few of the people I admire. I appreciate their work and contributions to society.-
Michio Kaku
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Michio Kaku has the great ability that Carl Sagan had, that of being able to explain complex scientific issues and research in a way that makes the topic understandable to the general public.
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Peter Singer
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"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.
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W. Edwards Deming
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"Quality is everyone's responsibility." W.E. Deming
Bad Habits
It takes someone else to let you know what your bad habits are.
Muscle cars and alternative music are my bad habits that I am willing to admit too. Well those and spending a lot of money on Legos for my kids and I.-
Coolest Muscle Car Ever
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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...
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Lego
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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...
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Industrial Music
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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...
Todd's Lego Flickr Photos
Motor design from nxtprograms.com, body and sensor design my own. 3 motors to dr...
An NXT lawnmower Design from NXTprograms
Lego Ballista design concept. Use NXT motors to tighten tension on rope. This fi...
Lego Mindstorms NXT Trebuchet Robot
Lego Star Wars Y-Wing
NXT conversion of Lego NXT Exoforce Devastator. 1 motor to steer. 1 motor to dri...
Lego Paper Airplane Launcher built from the design in the book Forbidden Lego.
Lego candy catapult based upon the design shown in the book Forbidden Lego.
A NXT robot to pick up an egg and run an obstacle course which includes holes, l...
My SquidVids
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Rocket Video Showcase
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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.
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Lego Video Showcase
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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.
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Lego Nxt Robot Video Showcase
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The Lego Mindstorms NXT robot kit can be used to create many wonderful robotic creations. Check out some of the videos below.
Odds and Ends
When I am not busy reading non-fiction, I am probably watching a science fiction movie or keeping my lenses up to date.-
The Most Wanted Toys
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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...
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Best Science Fiction Movies
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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....
My Del.icio.us bookmarks
Reader Feedback
Very cool site! I noticed the mac preference and the industrial section! I love mac, and my wife actually DJ's industrial, goth, ebm, so it was great to see someone from school who's familiar the music! Looking forward to getting to know you in the practicum program!
Spencer
Posted January 14, 2008
Cool site, first I've heard of squidoo, honestly. Dig it! All kids do legos! Spent about 10 minutes checking it out. Will have to come back when I have more time. Look forward to meeting you. Your MSCT620 classmate, Dario.
Posted January 08, 2008
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Conclusion
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