Computer Security Day Sadly, there is only one Computer Security Day each year, and I know many people never seem to learn anything about Computer Security. Cyber security affects everything from where we bank and how we spend our money to who we elect to public office. It isn’t a joke, the worst email virus in history… Continue reading Computer Security Day
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving AverageJoe and his team of guest bloggers, along with his family and friends, are thankful this Thanksgiving for many things. This infographic from the MilitaryBenefits.info website sums it up for us. Please be safe this Thanksgiving, and keep our troops in your thoughts. Did You Know? Butterball, a popular turkey company, opens a… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
The Public Is So Gullible
How Is The Public So Gullible? In the photo below, either the AFP or this elderly woman wants us to believe that those two bullets, including the casing and the projectile, somehow were shot from a gun and hit her house. But here is the fun part: when you fire a weapon, the firing pin… Continue reading The Public Is So Gullible
The Military Travels on Its Stomach
The Military Travels on Its Stomach Here is a very interesting video on how the US Military feeds the troops. It starts at Fort Sam Houston, Slagel Hall, which is the most enormous mess hall in the U.S. Military, serving soldiers, airmen, and sailors. Slagel Hall can feel 4,500 trainees in just 90 minutes, which… Continue reading The Military Travels on Its Stomach
Wendy’s In The 1990s
Wendy’s In The 1990s Wendy’s of the 1990s was a different place. The newspaper tables of the 1980s were gone, and the inside had house plants and even a solarium. Wendy’s was still competitive in the market and had a decent following. Founder Dave Thomas appeared in every Wendy’s commercial on TV. I recently ran… Continue reading Wendy’s In The 1990s
Soldier and Comedian Bobby Henline
Soldier and Comedian Bobby Henline I wanted to spend a few minutes on Bobby Henline, former U.S. Army soldier turned comedian. But there is so much more to Bobby’s story. He enlisted in the Army in 1989 at 17 years old and was honorably discharged in 1992. Then came the September 11th attacks against the… Continue reading Soldier and Comedian Bobby Henline
The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth
The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth Recently, I had four different dental appointments to get some major work done on my teeth. This time, my dentist told me that I needed to have several more root canals, that they wanted to refer me to a specialist, and that they would repair… Continue reading The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth
Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) I have had so many of my friends, family, and coworkers tell me that they have arthritis too, and they aren’t taking any medications for it, they aren’t seeing a specialist, and so on. So, I want to take this time to explain what RA and OA are. Osteoarthritis Let’s… Continue reading Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Hack
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Hack After a series of tire blowout incidents, the Federal Government stepped in and required that all modern cars have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). These nifty little devices transmit the pressure to a sensor, which sends that data to the onboard computer. This is designed to show you… Continue reading Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Hack
Thank A Veteran – Veterans Day 2024
Thank A Veteran – Veterans Day 2023 Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued a message… Continue reading Thank A Veteran – Veterans Day 2024
