New Class of Malware Will Steal Behavioral Patterns – via TechnologyReview.com – Great. Not only are there assholes out there trying to steal your credit card and bank account numbers, but now they’re trying mine your activities online to create a model of your behavior. This is data that could be useful for all sorts of things, and changing your behavior isn’t exactly as easy as cancelling a credit card. Just another reason to be careful how much data you put out there…
Why Your Company Needs Paid Sick Days – via Focus.com – I’ve argued this point with every employer I’ve had since high school. The only problems are the inconsiderate fucks who use up all their sick days playing golf then still come to work when they’re sick. If you’re lucky enough to work somewhere that gives you paid time off when you’re sick and somebody still comes to work spewing phlegm everywhere you should be allowed to put them out of their misery…with the cleansing beauty of fire.
