Computer Security

Right now, I am in the one-year process of creating my undergraduate research paper under the guidance of the Computer Security Group, where it is the primary concern to, well, improve or innovate new ways by which data integrity, safety, and privacy are ensured. Since we are now in the age of widely connected networks, Internet security is also a must.

Our research paper, as of the moment, still does not have any specific problem to address, except that we are looking into creating a secured auction system using existing security protocols integrated with threshold cryptography.

Anyway, security research has been here for a number of decades already. So are we still living in an era pagued with viruses, spyware, and hackers? In recent years, most security research has been focused on cryptographic protocols and the safety of data during its transfer. On the contrary, most experts say that security problems arose out of bugs in software system. These bugs are then exploited by crackers, thereby creating a security loophole. Software engineers will tell you that it is impossible to have a bug-free software, but effective risk management will definitely diminish the demand for anti-viruses, anti-spyware, anti-malware, and the like.

Smelling Good?

I'm not the kind of person who uses fragrances before going out of home. I do not know why, I just don't seem to like the feeling of having to wear a smell that is not naturally me. Not even cologne.

My brother, on the other hand, likes to put generous amounts of perfume all over his body everytime he goes out, may it be a date or just an ordinary schoolday. He sure can be metrosexual.

Hedging with Gold

Quite a while ago, I've been discussing my friend some of the merits of buying gold as a form of investment. If only I had enough capital and enough know-how to survive this industry, I would buy gold or gold buillion.

We are in uncertain times. Time and again, gold has proven itself as an effective medium to resist the inflationary effects of economic crises. Beware, though, as it is a highly speculative business. Not everyone is up to the job.

Confused

I'm keeping my face straight because I know I should. It won't help if I add to the problem.

Seriously, however, I also have a lot of things going on in my mind right now. I do not know what to do about them so, please, just spare me.

Culinary School

Entering a culinary school is no joke. One will have to make sure that he/she is really serious when he chose to take up a course in the culinary arts, precisely because of the hefty costs that go along with culinary studies.

Aside from matriculation costs, a culinary student will also have to have a number of kitchen equipment, some of which can be surprisingly expensive, such as pots and pans. Then there are also equipment that has more to do with dining than cooking, like wine glasses, for instance.

It may be expensive, but studying the culinary arts is most definitely worthwhile. The opportunities are endless, while the joy derived from cooking and decorating with food cannot be easily matched by any other activity.