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Privacy Policy

2013-02-10T19:09:00.001-08:00

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Feather collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the whatsounds.blogspot.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Feather.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.. Users may visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Feather may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

- To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Google Adsense

Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses "non personally identifiable information" and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

Changes to this privacy policy

Feather has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Feather
whatsounds.blogspot.com

This document was last updated on February 10, 2013

A Triumphant Return

2013-02-10T18:46:00.003-08:00

It's funny how sometimes we lose track of what matters most in life, only to remember, much too late, what we had in the first place. My life has been so tumultuous in the past year and a half, I can't begin to explain. I will say, with complete honesty, that I have become a better man after all the trials and tribulations. We have all gone through difficult times in our life, and only at the climax of the worst times can we truly see ourselves as we really are. I don't want to delve into any philosophical conclusions or discussions, but I am going to say thank you to those who stuck by me during the best of times and during the worst of times.

With my newly-acquired sense of self, I will try my best to keep every one of you updated regarding security and the rapid advancements within computing.

Once again, thanks to everyone who stuck around. I look forward to many more lively discussions!

The (Sad) End of LulzSec

2011-06-28T22:01:00.000-07:00

After LulzSec completed all their shenanigans, they've decided to saunter on back to the anonymous world. Unfortunately for them, aggravated hackers have posted most of their identity to small places around the net. It all seems like even anonymous can't stick together in the simplest of things, evident with all the infighting that's been happening for the past week.

Even though the legal system is getting close to finding and arresting LulzSec, will their legacy continue to be carried on by other small groups?

Passion Amongst Chaos

2011-06-19T15:10:00.000-07:00

I'm sure as most of you have seen or heard news about all the riots that happened in Vancouver after the Canucks lost. Well, amidst all the violence, a couple decided to show the world an...unusual...side of riots. Cue the following picture:

The couple say it wasn't planned but the photo seems almost surreal, considering the events around them. The police in riot gear and the rioters in the background really give this picture emotion. Quite frankly, I love it.

Trolls and Lulz

2011-06-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

Apparently, for the past ~24 hours, a group known as LulzSec has been DDoS'ing quite a few major servers. As I'm sure, there are tons of people that play Eve Online and some other games...all of which have been put down today by LulzSec's successful efforts.

Today's scores:
Trolls:1
Everyone else:0

This is what's wrong with today's youth...

2011-06-08T15:08:00.000-07:00

For the past few days I've seen numerous comments and other blogs discussing the latest violence by youth, except this time the aggressors are not boys...the aggressors are girls. The twist: No consequences for those girls. If it had been three boys attacking one girl, this would be national news and those boys would be tried as adults.

See for yourself!
Disclaimer: Might be NSFW!

Mondays: My new Fridays?

2011-06-06T13:26:00.000-07:00

It started as a typical day today, getting up at 5:30AM to commute around 30 miles to get downtown. I had my coffee in hand and, as always, dreading the upcoming workload that's usual with Mondays. Before I set out for work, I made sure I had my project guidelines in order to direct the development team's schedule for the entire week. Although it felt like a Monday, I knew there was something strange about it, something akin to the anxious feeling of a Friday.

Pulling in to the parking lot, laptop and papers in hand while juggling my last bit of coffee, I noticed a co-worker walking towards me. You see, Dave, has always been the dramatic kind; if there's some small issue within the office you can trust on him to blow it out of proportion. "You can not believe what happened to Ted (our project manager)!", he said, and to which I responded "No, I just got here. What happened?". Apparently Ted had just been fired that morning due to the last project he managed and our entire work week was put on hold until a replacement could be found.

Everyone in the office was overflowing with joy, glad to know that we finally had one week to relax since we never took days off. Even asking Ted for days off caused his entire wrath to befall upon you and everyone around you. Those days were history.

I left early today, after the most relaxing day at work. Tonight I will plan things to do with the girlfriend and hopefully rekindle what my busy work life has smothered. I feel this week is going to be absolutely amazing!

A New Outlook On Life

2011-06-04T17:42:00.000-07:00

I'm sure we've all been there before, in a rut through life, not knowing who we are. Days and nights flow and enlightenment never visits, yet we yearn for it. The truth of the matter is that enlightenment never happens because we are afraid of it and afraid of the repercussions.

My nightmare is my relationship. My girlfriend and I sit in silence most of the time, not knowing what to say to each other nor knowing what to do with each other. It has been like this for months now. Most would break up, but we're determined to stay together; although I don't see the point in staying together but she does. I'm afraid. Afraid of what I might feel if and when we do break up. Afraid of reaching out to her and her not being there. Ultimately, I'm afraid of myself. Enlightenment has yet to visit me and I'm yearning for it.