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Online Security Best Practices

October 26, 2023 by Joe Gray in Artificial Intelligence, computers, Cyber Security, Tech, Tips and Tricks

Here are some things I have learned that can help you stay safer and more secure online. This list is not all-inclusive and there are new forms of attacks coming out all the time. One new thing to think about is Voice Impersonation.  You may not be able to trust the voice on the other side of the phone even if it sounds like your son or daughter or cousin. Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated all the time so beware. 

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October 26, 2023 /Joe Gray
cybersecurity, onlinesafety, bestpractices, online, security, internet, passwords, scammers, scams, fraud, VPN, compters, cyber, safety, secure, hacking, hacked, tech, technology, websites, AI, artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence, computers, Cyber Security, Tech, Tips and Tricks

How to Lead: For Sociopaths

October 26, 2023 by Joe Gray in Comedy, Business, Communication, Philosophy, Personal Development, Psychology, Rants, Relationships, Retail Perspective, Thoughts, Leadership

Do you want to work your way to the top for the sole purpose of doing less and dictating more? Is status and power important to you but you don't really want to do much? Then you're in the right place. 

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October 26, 2023 /Joe Gray
leadership, sarcasm, howtolead, leading, leader, business, relationships, retail, blog, opinions, corporate, sociopaths, communication, management, manager, customerservice, CEO, psychology, thoughts, rant, hierarchy
Comedy, Business, Communication, Philosophy, Personal Development, Psychology, Rants, Relationships, Retail Perspective, Thoughts, Leadership

Hunting Mushrooms at Powell Butte! (Photos)

October 17, 2023 by Joe Gray in Macro Photography, Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel, Mushrooms

Shot with Canon 80D

Canon 100mm Macro Lens

Powell Butte, OR 10/17/2023

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October 17, 2023 /Joe Gray
fungi, mushrooms, mycology, Canon, flowers, biology, bugs, wildlife, natural, nature, naturephotography, Parks, photoblog, photography, photojournal, photos, Portland, PowellButte, insects, macro, macros, macrophotography, travel, spiders
Macro Photography, Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel, Mushrooms

Majestic Coyote and more photos!

October 06, 2023 by Joe Gray in Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel

Shot with Canon 80D

Canon 100mm Macro Lens

Marine Drive Path, OR 10/6/2023

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October 06, 2023 /Joe Gray
birds, coyote, coyotes, PDX, airplanes, Canon, wildlife, ducks, naturephotography, nature, wildlifephotography, Oregon, photoblog, photography, photojournal, photos, Portland, marinedrive, naturelover, sailboats
Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel

Book Review: Tuf Voyaging by George R.R. Martin

October 04, 2023 by Joe Gray in Book Review, Fiction, Sci-Fi, Reviews

Tuf Voyaging is an excellent sci-fi novel that employs scientific concepts and clever problem-solving to propel its main character through tumultuous terrain. It is on par with my other favorite sci-fi book Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and that is saying a lot. Project Hail Mary is amazing and I highly recommend that to you as well. If you like sci-fi, Tuf Voyaging by George R.R. Martin is a must-read!

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October 04, 2023 /Joe Gray
bookreview, reviews, book, books, TufVoyaging, adventure, scifi, action, science, ecology, GerorgeRRMartin, goodreads, reading, writing, literature, sciencefiction, fiction, space, biology
Book Review, Fiction, Sci-Fi, Reviews

Sunflowers and Bugs! (Photos)

October 03, 2023 by Joe Gray in Macro Photography, Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel

Shot with Canon 80D

Canon 100mm Macro Lens

Sigma 14-24 f2.8

Portland, OR 10/3/2023

Follow me on Instagram @g_grins and @fractalfocus.nature

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October 03, 2023 /Joe Gray
macro, macrophotography, ladybugs, Canon, wildlife, bugs, naturephotography, nature, wildlifephotography, Oregon, photoblog, photography, flowers, photos, Portland, natureismetal, sunflowers, landscapes
Macro Photography, Nature Lover, Photo Journal, Photography, Travel
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