In My Valley Grey

JUNK THE CYBERCRIME PREVENTION LAW

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:46:33 -0400

The Cybercrime Prevention Law sounds good in theory, to be honest…

among the punishable acts under the new law are offenses against the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data system, illegal access, illegal interception, data interference, system interference and misuse of devices.

Also covered are computer-related offenses such ascomputer-related forgery, fraud and identity theft, crimes rampant over the Internet.

Also punishable under the new law are content-related offenses like cybersex and child pornography, unsolicited commercial communications or cyber squatting.

Cyber squatting is the acquisition of a person’s domain name in bad faith to profit, mislead, destroy the reputation and deprive others from registering the same.

…except for the inclusion of “libel”, courtesy of a senator who plagiarized multiple times but was too proud to apologize and thus was attacked by netizens.

This directly violates Section 4 of the 1987 Philippine Bill of Rights that prohibits the passage of any law abridging the citizens’ freedom of speech and expression. Under the Cybercrime Law, the penalty for people who committed libel online is greater than the penalty for libel committed in traditional media, which violates the equal protection clause.

The law is broad and vague; pretty much anyone can be sued for anything that someone deems offensive and libelous. I know that most of my followers are not Filipinos, but how would you feel if you had to censor your Facebook status updates, likes and comments, Twitter updates, or even your Tumblr posts in fear of imprisonment for 6-12 years?

The President already signed the law, and because the government won’t revise it, the only solution is to junk the whole thing. Please help the Philippines combat Internet martial law; please sign the petition.

yasminamakram: Cool shoe rack by Sebastien Goldschmidtboing

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:31:55 -0400

yasminamakram:

Cool shoe rack by Sebastien Goldschmidtboing

escapekit: Zalcreations lights

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:16:15 -0400

escapekit:

Zalcreations lights

ruineshumaines: Elena Kalis | On Tumblr. Previously blogged...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:30:44 -0400

ruineshumaines:

Elena Kalis | On Tumblr.

Previously blogged here and here.

iamthebeatles: ‘68 -John & Yoko

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:27:24 -0400

iamthebeatles:

‘68 -John & Yoko

Where is Sid?

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:25:36 -0400

Where is Sid?

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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:23:25 -0400

Thank you!

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:20:11 -0400

Thank you!

Christian Bale eats an apple on the Esquire Ipad App (Dec. 2010...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:17:56 -0400

Christian Bale eats an apple on the Esquire Ipad App (Dec. 2010 issue)

larrystylinsoneternal: opal-leaves: ‎”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES”...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:11:39 -0400

larrystylinsoneternal:

opal-leaves:

‎”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLS TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. it may save a life.) Reblog this!

It seems that alot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not many people know how to take care of themselves when faced with such a
situation. Everyone should read this especially each n every girl in this world. THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD INFO TO PASS ALONG…

FYI - Through a rapist’s eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle.
They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.

3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.

5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.

6] Number three is public restrooms.

7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have to worry about getting caught.

8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you’re not worth it.

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POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:

1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk:
can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Now that you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.

2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would
not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.

4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and
armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.

5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our
instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.

6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using
much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel
little silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

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FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….

I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go “hmm I must remember that” After reading forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.

2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or
purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be
hiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB) .
b. If you! u are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe than sorry.

If u have a heart or compassion reblog this post.
‘Helping hands are better than Praying Lips’ – give us your helping hand.

REBLOG THIS AND LET EVERY GIRL KNOW
ATLEAST PEOPLES WILL KNOW WATS GOIN IN THIS WORLD.
So please reblog this….Your one reblog can Help to spread this information.
I hope you all will Reblog. Lets See how many of you really care for this.

DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT NOT REBLOGGING THIS! IT COULD ACTUALLY SAVE A LIFE.

My grandma was tied up by Ted Bundy (She got away) so please please be aware.

Photo

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:34:57 -0400

tastefullyoffensive: Check mate[via]

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:05:17 -0400

tastefullyoffensive:

Check mate

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Generally, I avoid temptation IF I can resist it :)

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:50:32 -0400

Generally, I avoid temptation IF I can resist it :)

Casual Summer

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:46:45 -0400

Casual Summer by greyvalley featuring drawstring shorts

Alice Olivia long sleeve blouse
aliceandolivia.com

Juicy Couture drawstring shorts
$45 - coggles.com

Hervé Léger strappy heels
$380 - theoutnet.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs leather handbag
ssense.com

BCBG Max Azria boho jewelry
bcbg.com

Danielle Stevens green necklace
endless.com

Oliver peoples sunglasses
oliverpeoples.com

brandonjamesscott: He never moved. He looked out into the swamp...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:17:29 -0400

brandonjamesscott:

He never moved. He looked out into the swamp and the forest and across the land. The frog was a mystic and had powers unknown.

Frog Shaman
Illustration / Digital

farewell-kingdom: Britt Bass

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:56:05 -0400

farewell-kingdom:

Britt Bass

phytos: Cliff Briggie via: coello

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:50:21 -0400

phytos:

Cliff Briggie

via: coello

imprecise: A ‘Camera Obscura’ is a dark room or container, may...

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:49:20 -0400

imprecise:

A ‘Camera Obscura’ is a dark room or container, may fall into the small hole through a light. Aristotle already recognized in the 4thCentury BC and the principle laid the foundation for the invention of the camera today. The ‘camera obscura’ inspired the photographer Chris Fraser from San Francisco to his light installations. It explores the possibilities of photography to life. The camera is the tool for interactive installation and already the smallest changes in light have visible effects on the screen. This allows each visitor to interact with Fraser’s part in installations, and let it be a personal experience.

m0iety: “Air Clicker” is a camera concept by Yeon Su Kim....

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:06:42 -0400

m0iety:

“Air Clicker” is a camera concept by Yeon Su Kim. This bluetooth-enabled device is designed to connect with smartphone. Once the photo or footage is taken, it can be instantly saved on your smartphone. The forefinger module senses whether your finger is straight, bent, or bent with the rest of your fingers. If you bend only the one finger, the other piece of the puzzle takes a photo. If you bend several fingers, you’ll begin to take a video. The thumb module has only a camera lens and an on/off button visible and is responsible for both collecting the media and transporting the resulting files to your smartphone. From there you can do whatever you want with the files as they sit on your smartphone while the Air Clicker remains free and clear.

farewell-kingdom: Whale Planter, domestikate

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:05:03 -0400

farewell-kingdom:

Whale Planter, domestikate