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 - Never eat fried foods from a take-out or restaurant unless you know that they use peanut oil.

 - Never fry foods at home without using peanut oil.

 - Use good quality Olive oil for salads, mixes and quality sides.

- Do your best to not use coatings when you fry foods.

 - Always fry your foods at high temp which is another reason to use peanut oil.

 - Keep your cooking oil clean by straining it after every use.

 - Never cover your fryer while cooking "unless" it's a high pressure fryer designed for the task.

 - *Use caution if you do not know how to season your cooking oil.

 - If you ever want to question what I have said here, place your cooking oil in the freezer overnight.    When you wake up, pull the oil from the freezer, what's white will kill you = Saturated fats. What's    clear is safe to eat. You will find that peanut oil will be as clear as when you placed it in the freezer.

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The 6 Types Of Cyber Attacks To Protect Against In 2018

It’s every system administrator’s worst nightmare. Hackers gain access to your system, stealing mission-critical information, locking sensitive files, or leaking proprietary information to the public.

Frankly, it can be hard for companies to recover from such an attack. The data breach at Equifax in 2017 is turning out to be one of the most costly in history, costing the company upwards $275 million.

And even if the consequences aren’t that high for your company, you can be sure that you won’t escape unscathed. Whether it’s a damaged reputation, lost data, or even federal sanctions, cyber attacks are tremendously destructive.

But not all cyber attacks are the same. They utilize different methods to achieve different ends, and as such, require different prevention strategies.

Here are the top six cyber attacks you need to be ready for in 2018.

CYBER ATTACK #1: RANSOMWARE

This is as scary as it sounds. Ransomware is, essentially, the digital version of kidnapping. It works something like this.

A hacker manages to get a ransomware file onto your servers. Typically, hackers will use some form of phishing, in which a user in your system receives an email with a malicious file attached. Of course, this file doesn’t look malicious. It looks completely legitimate, like something they receive every day.

When the user opens the file, the ransomware file is deployed, encrypting and locking specific, highly sensitive files on the user’s computer or your servers. When the user attempts to open the files, they are confronted with a message stating that their files have been locked, and that they will only receive the encryption key if they pay a specified amount to the hacker, usually through an untraceable Bitcoin payment.

This type of attack is massively on the rise, with ransomware attacks growing 2,502% in 2017.

Who is at risk for ransomware attacks? While there’s a sense in which everyone is at risk, hackers often target organizations that need quick access to their files, such as medical facilities or government agencies.

The effects of a ransomware attack can be crippling. As David Bisson at Tripwire notes:

On 26 July 2017, Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery Center suffered an attack at the hands of an unknown ransomware. The incident didn’t affect its patient database. However, it did affect imaging files like X-rays along with other documents such as email attachments. It also rendered patient data pertaining to appointments that occurred three weeks prior to the attack inaccessible.

At the time of discovery in September 2017, Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery could not determine whether the ransomware attackers accessed any patients’ personal or medical data. It therefore decided to notify 128,000 customers of the attack and set them up with a year of free credit-monitoring services.

Unfortunately, a ransomware attack places an organization between a rock and a really, really hard place. They can pay the ransom to release their files, but that will mean instant bad publicity for them and the widespread knowledge that they’re willing to pay for locked files. If they refuse to pay, they may lose business-critical files, which can also cost them enormous sums of money.

CYBER ATTACK #2: INTERNET OF THINGS

The Internet of Things is made up of all the digitally connected items that, in the past, have never been able to connect to the internet. We’re talking appliances, thermostats, cars, and thousands of other things. And while these smart home innovations can certainly make life easier, they also make your company much more vulnerable to attack.

The unfortunate reality is that many IoT devices are riddled with security holes which smart hackers can slip through, usually without notice. And if hundreds of IoT devices can be coordinated for an attack, it can create chaos and catastrophe on an enormous scale.

In 2016, a coordinated IoT attack was launched that resulted in huge portions of the internet simply being inaccessible. Sites from HBO to Etsy to Fox News and PayPal were affected, and eventually led to an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security.

This problem isn’t going anywhere and presents a significant threat to your company, especially as more IoT devices are incorporated into your network.

As Greg Nichols noted in ZDNet in March of 2018:

The average number of IoT devices in the workplace is expected to increase by nearly 9,000 to an average of 24,762 devices.

97 percent of respondents [to a survey] say an attack related to unsecured IoT devices could be catastrophic for their organization and 60 percent are concerned the IoT ecosystem is vulnerable to a ransomware attack.

81 percent say that a data breach caused by an unsecured IoT device is likely to occur in the next 24 months.

Only 28 percent say they currently include IoT-related risk as part of the third-party due diligence.

These are staggering numbers and indicate just how large this problem is. Expect this to be one of the prime areas targeted by hackers in the next few years.

CYBER ATTACK #3: SOCIAL ENGINEERING AND PHISHING

These hacker methods sound as old school as they are, but they likely aren’t going anywhere. Why do they still work? Because they rely solely on people. Social engineering and phishing involve hackers posing as legitimate institutions in order to trick people into entering sensitive information.

For example, a hacker may email employees at your company, posing as a system administrator, asking them to reset their password. A link is included in the email that directs the employees to a page that looks like one of your legitimate password reset pages, including fields for the username and old password. When the employee enters their old password, the hacker gets access to what is actually their current password. They can then immediately log into your system without any detection.

These types of attacks are getting increasingly sophisticated. For example, hackers often launch these attacks in the wake of legitimate security breaches. People who would normally never fall for such a scam are much more liable because they know there was a security breach and that password resets are standard protocol following a breach.

The stats indicate that phishing isn’t going anywhere. Dashlane notes:

• Phishing attempts are up 65% over the last year
• 76% of businesses reported being the victims of a phishing attack
• Phishing rates are increasing across all industries, meaning no business is immune

This is an example of a 2017 phishing scam that hit nearly 1 billion Gmail users. It looks like a Google sign in, but imputing your data would give hackers access to your Gmail.

These types of attacks will continue simply because humans don’t change. There will always be ways to deceive people into giving up sensitive information, no matter how many measures are put into place.

CYBER ATTACK #4: CRACKING

Cracking is when hackers use high-powered computer programs to systematically enter millions of potential passwords in the hope of “cracking” some of the easier ones.

And we all know that millions of people still use laughably simple passwords, including the ones they use to log in to your system. We’re talking passwords like:

• “Password”
• “Abc123”
• “111111”
• Their own name
• Their birthday

A recent study showed that a staggering 35% of people have what are considered to be “weak” passwords. These are easily crackable passwords. And most of the other 65% use passwords that can be cracked, given enough time.

As computers grow increasingly powerful, cracking programs can quickly generate billions of potential passwords to try. If passwords aren’t sophisticated enough (i.e. they don’t contain enough random characters), they can still be somewhat easily cracked.

And while system administrators are increasingly forcing users to devise more complicated passcodes, cracking attacks will always be a danger until users are forced to create completely unique passcodes that are very difficult to crack.

CYBER ATTACK #5: MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Man in the middle attacks happen when one of your employees conducts company business on an unsecured wireless network. For example, let’s say an employee is traveling and they stop in a coffee shop to catch up on a bit of work.

If the wifi in the coffeeshop is unsecured, a hacker may be able to intercept any information being sent from the employee’s computer. This could include passwords, sensitive emails, contact information, and anything else they might transmit over the network.

While there are certainly precautions that can be taken against this, such as installing VPN software on employee computers, there’s still the risk of information being captured from personal devices, such as tablets and mobile phones.

CYBER ATTACK #6: WORDPRESS SPECIFIC ATTACKS

Given that WordPress powers approximately 30% of the internet, it should come as no surprise that WordPress specific attacks are increasing in number. WordPress is generally secure out of the box, but as a site gains more traffic and notoriety, hackers will resort to increasingly sophisticated methods to take down WordPress sites.

One area of particular vulnerability is third-party plugins. If these aren’t updated on a regular basis, they can introduce risks to your system. A recent study by Securi noted that 25% of hacked WordPress sites were exploited because of out-of-date plugins.

Additionally, WordPress sites that don’t use SSL certificates are vulnerable when being accessed through unsecured networks. Hackers on the networks can use Man In The Middle attacks to sniff out login details, then login into the site and deface it.

Finally, failing to disable pingbacks can put your site squarely in the middle of a DDoS botnet.

As WordPress continues to expand its reach, it will be increasingly important to lock down sites against attacks directed specifically at the platform.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

There are number of basic precautions that can and should be taken regarding security, such as regularly training employees on the basics of security, forcing employees to use VPNs on all work related devices, implementing the latest security software, etc.

However, as the threat of cyberattacks grows, you should also consider more sophisticated measures such as secure WordPress hosting. If you truly want to protect your company, you’re going to want to utilize such techniques as a dynamic web application firewall, chroot user separation, real-time malware scanning, and full restoration processes in the event of a breach.

When it comes to web security, don’t settle for half-measures. When they fail, the costs are enormous and you’re left to pick up the pieces.

A NY "Styled" Sub is Not a NY Sub

 When I began coming south years ago I noticed something right off the bat, I had to ask for my buns to be toasted. If you don't toast the buns, call it a "Hero" or a long assed sandwich but not a NY sub.

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After the invitation, I didn't join Mensa

 There has to be some individuals among my visitors with high IQ's and here's how you can make that work for you.
 First of all you'll need to be in the appropriate circle of individuals and this is why I hung out on college campuses, at cigar bars and at state and federal courthouses. Who you surround yourself with has a great deal to do with your measure of success. *Here's a hint, "If you find that you are the smartest person in the room, leave"! There's nothing there but "what not to do's".

 I was invited before there was a test that you could simply take but it seems that has changed.

Click the link that I'll provide and take the test, this will set you apart from the crowd in ways that I don't even fully fathom myself.

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In all thy getting

 My mentor, "Dr. Jesse Nash", head of education at Cansius college, Buffalo, NY. once told me, "Nick, in all thy getting, gain some knowledge".
 I was paying attention yet I didn't fully implement the task with the voraciousness that I should have. Please don't be like me.

 Many years ago when I was somewhat on my ass, I was constantly looking for the avenue to greater amounts of money. So, when I "stumbled" across the correct path I was clueless as to what to do next.

Large amounts of money were wasted because I had not learned some key notes along the way.

 Please pay more attention to your failures than your successes, the lessons will come in handy.

 Also, keep in mind that Michael Jorden will always be remembered by the awesome shots he made "yet" it was the misses that taught him how to be the great player that he is and was.

RIP Dr. Nash.

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Common Racist Behaviors and Attitudes of Many Whites

I remember when one of my deepest fears as a white person was to be called racist! Today, I don’t label people as racist, but instead focus on naming and interrupting racist behaviors and attitudes. When people are called racist they almost always shut down, get defensive, or fight back: none of these reactions generally leads to increased awareness and behavior change.

I find it far more effective to invite people to honestly assess which, if any, of the following types of racist attitudes and behaviors they have ever thought or done. Over my lifetime, I have done them all and if I go unconscious, I can replicate racist dynamics today in a split second.

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12 Practical Dating Tips for Smart Women

By Jeannie Assimos, Vice President, Content

This guest blog from relationship expert Janet Ong Zimmerman contains some real words of wisdom. I love the idea that we can control our dating lives more than we realize — and I have heard the point about being who you want to attract from some very wise souls out there. Enjoy, and I hope some of this resonates with you!

Modern dating rules have become complicated, as the role of men and women are blurred. Anyone can ask anyone out, no one knows who is supposed to pay, or if a date is really a date or just a hook up. Women who initiate contact are left wondering why they have a hard time attracting and dating masculine men. Following modern dating rules will make you feel discouraged and confused.

If you’re sick and tired of getting dismal results in your love life, stop following old dating advice that lacks substance and modern dating rules that are confusing. Instead, follow real world dating advice, like these 12 nuggets of wisdom, and meet more of the right men and make meaningful connections.

Dating Advice #1: Stop dating for a while

If you are no longer enjoying the dating process, don’t force yourself to date. Stop dating if you’re burned out, in the wrong mindset or carrying residual baggage from the past. When you’re not having fun, the heavy energy of disappointment and skepticism will repel high quality men, reinforcing all of the reasons why you don’t like dating. Get into the right frame of mind, open your heart and lighten your load. Working through and releasing negative energy prepares you for a better dating experience.

Dating Advice #2: Control your dating destiny

Getting dismal results tends to occur when you let your dating life happen to you. Instead of letting dating control you, do what’s within your control. This means developing and sticking to a dating strategy. When you stick to your strategy, you won’t be as tempted to hang out with good-looking bad boys, and you won’t get sidetracked by the wrong relationships. You’ll be able to hold a clear vision, stay the course, trust in the outcome and let the universe bring you who you’re supposed to be with.

Dating Advice #3: Embrace your single status 

If you hate being single, you may come across as too eager and desperate, which scares good men away. This can also cloud your vision from seeing red flags because you’re fixated on being in a relationship. If you’re having a hard time being single or feeling badly that you haven’t found that special man, it’s okay. Take this time to embrace and enjoy your single status so that you can learn the lessons needed in order to move forward and create the love you desire.

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Dating Advice #4: Don’t compare yourself to others

Stop comparing yourself to other women. You are on your own path in life and love. Your path is based on your experiences, what you need to learn and how you need to grow. The path your friend has taken may be more direct while your path may have more forks in the road. Both paths lead to the destination of love. It’s my experience that the path with the forks in the road gives you a richer, more dimensional experience. Replace the temptation to compare yourself to others by believing that everything is happening for your greater good.

Dating Advice #5: Don’t be yourself

If being yourself hasn’t gotten you asked out on subsequent dates or captured a man’s heart, act like a person you want to attract. For instance, if you have a hard time trusting men yet want a man who is trustworthy, work on your issues with trust. If you have a hard time being vulnerable and want a man who communicates openly, you will want to become more vulnerable. Remember, you attract who you are, not what you want. Determine the qualities and traits you’d like in your ideal man, and work on embodying those within yourself.

Dating Advice #6: Set the pace and standards

If you’re tired of meeting men who try to rush you into intimacy, bring back the genteel days of being wooed. When you let a man woo you, you learn if he is looking for a fling or is interested in getting to know all of who you are for a long-term relationship. Setting the pace and standards will bring forth the man who is right for you. This approach increases the probability of turning your dates into a promising relationship.

Dating Advice #7: Be selective about who gets to go out with you

You are a prize. Instead of going out with just any man who asks you out, be selective. Only date men who are deserving of being with you. A man deserves to date you if he makes you a priority in his life, calls when he says he’s going to, communicates in between the times you see each other, makes time to see you and treats you well. A man doesn’t deserve you if he only sees you when it’s convenient for him, has you paying for most of your dates and doesn’t do what he says. Being selective reinforces positive feelings and gives you better dating experiences.

Dating Advice #8: Cut ties early on

If you’re looking for a long-term commitment and the guy you like says he isn’t looking for anything serious, believe him. If you keep seeing him hoping that he’ll change his mind, you’ll waste precious time and regret that you didn’t believe him. Walk away so that you can be available for a guy who is looking for the same kind of relationship you are.

Dating Advice #9: Use the 80/20 rule

Don’t fall prey to a man who says what you want to hear, then behaves and acts differently. If you tend to take a man’s words at face value and are constantly let down, stop believing what he says. Pay attention to his behaviors and actions and let them reveal his true intentions. Adopt Pareto’s Principle, the 80/20 rule. If a man is 80 percent talk and only 20 percent actions, let this guy go. If a man is 20 percent talk and 80 percent actions, he is a keeper. If you use the 80/20 rule in your dating life, you’ll weed out the talkers and make room for the men who actually walk their talk.

Dating Advice #10: Let your feelings guide you

Overanalyzing every little thing makes it impossible to enjoy dating, have a meaningful connection, and make clear decisions. Relax your mind and notice how your body feels when you’re on a date or have a decision to make. If your body feels open, expanded and light, you are feeling a strong connection, enjoying your date or should move forward with your decision.

If your body feels tight, contracted and heavy, self consciousness is causing you to worry too much about what he thinks of you. This makes it hard to enjoy your date and build a positive connection. If you’re trying to make a decision, don’t move forward or wait for more information to gain clarity on what to do. Your feelings are the truest indicator of what to do when it comes to matters of the heart.

Dating Advice #11: Keep your options open

If you’ve been seeing a guy you really like, don’t assume you have an exclusive relationship. Leave your options open by keeping your online dating profile up and being available for other guys to ask you out. When a woman really likes a guy, she usually initiates “the talk” with him to see where their relationship is heading. Don’t be like every other woman who is desperate to be in a relationship.

Instead, determine your reasons for wanting to be in a committed relationship with him. Then answer these relationship questions to determine if he really is the guy for you. Captivate him with your inner beauty, build a meaningful connection, and he will soon initiate the talk. If he loves being with you, he won’t want to lose you to another guy.

Dating Advice #12: Get feedback

When dates that seem to go well don’t work out with men you really like, you may wonder what happened. Instead of being left in the dark, ask these men for feedback on what you can do to improve as you move forward. As an experiment, contact a man you recently went out with and ask him what his perception of you has been and what you can do to improve yourself. Be open to hearing what he has to say and take action to make improvements. If you’re open to experimenting even more, contact a few more men for feedback.

You have the power to create the experience you’d like in your dating life. Putting these 12 nuggets of wisdom into practice will keep you feeling empowered and re-energized about dating. You will get asked out by great men, enjoy the dating process, and go from date to mate. 

This article originally appeared on YourTango.com: Surprising dating advice that gets real results

Absolute "Truths" are few and far between "if at all" while "true" is relative

 I doubt I'll address this again so here goes > The only absolute truth that I can be "somewhat" sure of is, "True is relative".
 Here's a very simple example: I say that today is a very wonderful day. It's a bit cooler, light rain with cloud cover. This is my truth through perception and my interpretation of my conditions coupled with what I like.

 "Others", may say, "It's ok, it's the ultimate, it sucks, I'll take it or leave it" etc. Practicality suggests that the percentage, depth and substance of my "for me" absolute is also set by me.

  I word of advice, when you approach others in any form or fashion realize the "truth" you may say was also orchestrated by you. "No one" has to accept your truth.

The rich say knowledge is money

Everyone’s heard that knowledge is power, and that seems to hold true when it comes to power over finances: The more you know, the richer you are, according to two recent studies.

In two separate surveys by Spectrem Research Group, the wealthy describe themselves as “very knowledgeable” about finances and say they possess confidence in their abilities to manage their own investments. Among the most confident investors are the so-called millennial millionaires (the generation born approximately between the early 1980s and 2000).

In its first-quarter wealth study, Spectrem found that more than 40 percent of respondents with $5 million to $25 million in investable assets describe themselves as having a high level of investing knowledge. Among those with $100,000 to $1 million, only 11 percent describe themselves that way.

Those with less wealth also express more regret about how they handled their finances before the recession, saying they wish they had saved more and not taken on so much debt.

Wealthier respondents generally don’t have such regrets and are also looking forward to a rosier retirement. Those who expressed a high level of knowledge say they are confident about how to handle Social Security benefits and manage various income streams during retirement.

Among younger investors, a separate survey found that millennials with a net worth of $1 million or more express a high level of confidence in their own abilities to manage investments. Nearly 60 percent say they enjoy investing and this group is most likely to want to have hands-on involvement in the process every day. They are less likely to use an investment manager than those in older generations, with about a third preferring to do it all themselves. Another 42 percent say they make most of their investment decisions, consulting a manager only for specific needs.

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