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Must have in 2009: A Cyberterrorist Love Letter

In blogging, life, news, politics, society, trends, web 2.0 on 2009/01/01 at 21:00

 

I have been quiet the entire vacation time to put in some time doing content for our companies under MJS Global Group: MJS Strategies, MJS Commodities, MJS Capital, etc. I have been putting it off for quiet sometime so I decided to buckle down with the help of some associates. After countless hours back and forth sharing and working through them despite of the time zones, I got the news today that we got hacked by this guy and all the files got infected and therefore we have to work from scratch again. We have notified Hostmonster and they have not responded due to the holidays.

 

My Love Letter from a Cyberterrorist

My Love Letter from a Cyberterrorist

This is my first experience on cyberterrorism. On the positive note I am glad we are still in the beginning stages, however, I already did 70 pages worth of content. What a way to start the year. 

Today is the 6th day of the airstrikes in Gaza so I know there are a lot of tensions. Many protests are going on and on the other end, I can understand why this cyberterrorist would do this. It forces people to look and listen, but to the extent of innocent casualties. 

This should be a huge concern for all of us especially when we are about to usher in the third evolution of the Internet: Semantic web, which will enable people to share content beyond the boundaries of applications and websites. So think about all your important information from Government to banks, etc and cyberterrorists like this suspends all activity. I know I cannot live without internet. I cannot even picture in my head how chaotic it would become when that is done on a global scale the way they hit 9-11 in New York just to make a statement. 

Al Qaeda are using this vehicle for fundraising and recruitment. Mumbai bombers were also quite high tech. These terrorists don´t need much to sacrifice to do destruction. They have calculated so well that all they need is a small rock to start the ripple effect. People have become so much smarter…and more evil towards each other.

The world has definitely changed. Happy New Year to us all!

MJ 2.0 Unleashed!

In blogging, career, leadership, life, news, plans and goals, relationships on 2008/01/04 at 02:56

I guess it´s time to graduate from MySpace and grow up a bit. It is nice to have a dedicated blog to where I can be much more “professional” at the same time be myself.This year, I decided to reinvent myself. I am excited of what journey 2008 has in store for me. I believe that it is my launch year in so many aspects.So for my mantra this year which will also become the company´s: THINK BIG, DO BIG and DO IT WELL! I have purged and emptied every vessel in my life since 2005 that a definite outpouring is inevitable this year. I am ready to receive life´s blessings!My company is now completing its process of reorganizing its business model and structure. Going global is harder than I had thought. It´s all different when you imagined or envision than when you actually put it on paper and into action. On the other hand, I do think I got the THINK BIG part of the mantra. DO BIG is now the next step and I know we will DO IT WELL! I have formed a great team. Great potential. So watch out! But basically, I want to reflect my own values and principles in this company to walk the talk. I believe that if we got the foundations in the right principles and values, our growth will be steady and our clients will feel at home with us because we will be sincere in all our efforts, since we live and breathe it as well.I am excited about this blog. It has so much ranting possibilities about everything.So, let´s see where this ride takes us…here we go!

Breaking out

In blogging, career, life, plans and goals on 2008/01/01 at 03:30

Martin Luther King said, ” I have a dream…” Abraham Lincoln failed so many times before he became President. So many people whom we admire went through hell and high water before they achieved their dreams.

I just realized today, that the more I get bugged by my past, the more I get my acceleration. I have been trying to be proactive as much as I can. The previous person I gave my heart and soul to was the very poison I didn´t need. I know in my lifetime I go through a lot of purging. I guess the last baggage that was holding me back was gone and now I am really to fly.

I guess we do go through life in phases. I am in this moment of my life where I have emptied myself and ready to take on what I am destined to do. One step at a time. My mantra now: THINK BIG, DO BIG. But strategies has to be made. So I forced myself to ponder on questions where its answers woke me up and gave me clarity to make my priorities:

1. What do I want for the quality of my life?
2. What do I want for the quality of my relationships?
3. How will becoming fit and maximum health influence my destiny?
4. How will financial prosperity give me the freedom to live an outstanding life?
5. How will increasing spiritual insight balance my life and create harmony?

I just finished courting what could be one of the biggest fish I caught this month. I now have a Chief Creative/Developer..and would be the other CTO I am looking for my management team. The guy has impressive accolades that adds credibility to my company. Funny thing, I know his father, who created Darkwing Duck for Disney on which I am a fan. My new right hand man was responsible for various works and was connected for programming/creation of websites the 49th Grammy, Amazing Race, Survivor Fiji, CBS, Victoria Secret Fashion Show, some credit unions, ticketmaster, match.com, ask.com…yeah…it is endless. I am humbled by his experiences

Then 2 are coming in one with telecom experience and the other solutions architect from Asia´s biggest interactive agency.

By Spring next year, I also have a meeting with Yahoo. Ah, you guys will have to wait on that.

Definitely, now my team is beginning to look like a superstar team worthy of representing multimillion dollar projects. We are entering January with a bang! I am just glad my inner circle is beginning to be complete and strategies are being placed.

After my gf found me (yes, she found me devastated), everything took off. As one of my gifts to her, I had an animation made with her as the star to present our first start up. I looks beautiful so far. So I will share you that when we are officially launching. It´s supercool how everything is slowly coming to place.

Got me a woman who is COMPLETELY honest with me, someone who is definitely and seriously devoted to being true to me, and I am happy to know that I don´t have to worry about the betrayal and cheating part since we are both on the same mature level on that issue. Having her by my side keeps me grounded now. It´s all I ever needed. My personal security, my home. EVERYTHING CAN FADE AWAY…but having solid and grounded relationship will keep everything into perspective. Of course, there´s a long way to go…but I know, I am headed to the right direction…

I am excited what 2008 has in store for me. I know this is going to be a bang…and my dear God, I have emptied my vessel…I am ready for you to pour down Your blessings…and break out of my own life´s borders.