: About Me

As a native New Englander, I don't think there is another place I would want to call home. I enjoy nature and its seasons and although I complain about having to drive in snow from time to time, I do appreciate a fresh fallen snow landscape. Being an electrical engineer, I have worked a variety of technical jobs in this ever-evolving field. Although I find technology fascinating, I have other interests in writing and the visual arts. I remain an everyday student, life has a wealth of knowledge covering many aspects and much of it is still new and fresh to me. .

My passion is ...

Life. "When a man lives life with passion, he does so spiritually, intellectually and viscerally. There is no holding back." ~ Richard D. Bramante, November 26, 2004

I know too much about ...

Nothing. When anyone thinks they know everything that there is possibly to know on a subject, they will be rudely reminded that they better go back and re-educate themselves once again.

My parents always told me ...

I could be anything that I wished. My parents immigrated to America to find a better life and opportunity for their children, they believed in its promise. However, they made sure they instilled that it still took hard work to take advantage of the opportunities that were presented.

My childhood ambition ...

Were a variety of professions, I believe my first declaration in that regard was in kindergarten. My reply to that question was "cowboy". Got a huge chuckle from all the Moms that were in attendance including mine. Which is a pretty difficult task, for a young lad growing up in metro Boston without a place to stable a horse.

My favorite memory ...

There was so many, each having its own unique moment in my life. However, if I have to select just one, I would have to say the birth of my son, for it was the culmination of many very wonderful moments.

Why I write ...

I find it both challenging and very fulfilling personally. I also think that the ability of being able to communicate with people no matter where they may reside on this earth is an opportunity that should be passed over lightly. It is my belief that the sharing of information and ideas can bridge gaps and lead to better understanding between all men.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I am not much of a TV/Movie viewer, I listen to soft rock daily and at times classical and my reading is wide and varied. The content I view on a daily basis may be in books, magazines, Internet news feeds or any combination of all or any of them. I usually follow breaking news stories by listening to radio and/or TV. Subjects that usually grab my attention are current events, international, national, statewide or local, along with articles of general interest in medicine, science history, or

My first job ...

My first formal job was as a stockboy at Jordan Marsh in Boston while I was in High School. I held jobs through college and upon graduation I got my first professional job as an engineer.

My best moment ...

I have am fortunate to have had been blessed with many best moments and it is impossible to single out one over another. Being a positive person, I believe my best moment has yet to come. As spiritual beings we should continue to strive to be the best we can be in life.

My inspiration ...

I have had many over the years and they vary from people, events in life and nature. But I think the idea of being able to witness a living saint then I would have to say it was Mother Teresa. The most humble of the humble caring for the poorest of the poor while being able to move throngs of people to help aid in her cause is truly a present day inspiration.

Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management A guide to virtual private networks (VPN)

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You may be asking the question, what exactly is a Virtual Private Network? In simple terms, it is the ability to create a secure and totally private network between two networks whose only interconnection is the Internet. The next question that would be asked is if the only connection between these two networks is the Internet, which is far from private and fraught with all sorts of hackers, how could you possibly have a Virtual Private Network? This is virtually accomplished using a variety authentication schemes along with strong encryption algorithms to build a secure tunnel through the...

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