To all the Chicken Littles out there posting about privacy today

I know everyone means well, but "better safe than sorry" is exactly the kind of thinking that perpetuates internet hoaxes and scams.  Please THINK before you blindly share a warning on your Facebook account...better yet, check a site like HoaxSlayer.com or Snopes.com to see if it's actually true before you spread it around.

Disney is not giving away a free vacation, Tiffany's is not going to send you a diamond ring just because you share a status, and Facebook isn't going to suddenly protect your privacy just because you declare publicly that they are not the boss of you.

Rising From the Ashes

Although this day will always be filled with painful memories, especially for those of us who call the NYC-metro area home, it's also a day to remember how strong and united we are in the face of adversity. There will always be evil forces in this world, spreading hate and fear, seeking to destroy the traditions and values of the United States, but they will never prevail.  You may knock us down, but we will always get back up, rising taller and stronger than before.