Just a reminder that tomorrow night Austin Habitat Young Professionals is having its Hard Hat Happy Hour at Rattle Inn fron 5:30-8. Be there.
If you are interested in joining HYP for a house build this summer, mark your calendar for 8/18. Join us tomorrow night and find out how to sign up.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Prism Risk Management Blog
There's a new post on the Prism Risk Management Blog: The Risks of Restricting Employees' Social Media Access
Monday, June 18, 2012
Events: Austin HYP Hard Hat Happy Hour
Austin Habitat Young Professionals ("HYP") is kicking off it's summer with the HYP Hard Hat Happy Hour on June 28th at the Rattle Inn downtown. Yes, you will get a hard hat. Wear it as HYP breaks ground for an exceptional summer.
HYP has upcoming:
- July HYP Member's Only Event
- August 18th Build Day for Members
- August Member Event and Pre Karaoke 5K Party
What is becoming a member of HYP about? In short, it's about building. Building leadership, social networks, professional networks, and community. But most importantly, it's about building lives through the experience of Habitat for Humanity. If you are a young professional in Austin who's ready to build homes and change lives while having some fun and meeting like-minded people then you should consider joining us.
What does HYP ask of you? First, we ask for a donation of only $20 per month. Once you become a member, we ask for a commitment to help Austin Habitat for Humanity build communities by volunteering to assist HYP's fundraising efforts (which can include working on fun events), volunteering to work on HYP builds, or advocating for affordable housing in some capacity. Of course, you can do all of the above.
Dave Floyd is the President of Austin Habitat Young Professionals. He is also the CEO & General Counsel of Prism Risk Management, LLC.
Prism Risk Management Blog
There's a new post up on the Prism Risk Management Blog: IBM Promotes and Invests In Its Cloud Computing Service
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Prism Risk Management Blog
There is a new post up on the Prism Risk Management Blog: U.S. Utilities Face Cybersecurity Risks as Hacker Attacks Mount
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Lightning + MacBook= Trouble
This was a huge mistake.
I had completely forgotten that the MacBook was plugged into an ethernet cable which was plugged into a U-Verse router. When I came home, the gf informed me that there had been several lightning strikes around the building and that the office room had lost power. I checked on the MacBook. It seemed ok. And it was ok, until the next afternoon.
Over the next day, the MacBook began to have trouble accepting a charge. The immediate effect was that I could no longer use the large monitor (it can only run off a MacBook which is plugged in). Very quickly, however, the MacBook stopped charging if the lid was open.
I took the MacBook in to the Apple Store, wherein the problem was quickly diagnosed. The ethernet port was fried, and it had damaged the charging port in the process. The solution: a new logic board. The Apple Store offered to send the MacBook to their repair depot (where the logic board would be replaced for a flat fee), but they didn't offer to back-up data. Instead, they recommended a Time Machine backup.
Backing up to Time Machine took a while with an ailing computer. During this time, I decided to contact a third party Apple support solution. I called Compuzone on West 5th. For a slightly higher price than the Apple Store, they offered to send my MacBook to the same Apple repair depot (with the same flat fee) as well as back-up my data on their server. Not only did they offer this, but they also gave me an estimate for a faster repair time.
I dropped the MacBook off last Wednesday, and it was in Compuzone this morning. It appears to be working just like it did before the lightning storm. Furthermore, Compuzone is much less crowded than the Apple Store. Overall, it was about as decent of an experience as you can have with computer repair.
Moral of the story: be careful with your MacBook in the event of a storm with intense lightning, and don't forget to run your ethernet cable through a surge protector. Also, keep an old computer around for a spare. I would have been in a lot of trouble without my MacBook had I not kept my old Dell Latitude up to date and connected at my office.
If you are interested in stopping by Compuzone, they have a store located conveniently at 5th and Lamar (in the Homeaway building).
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
AYLA Docket Call: Tomorrow
If you're looking for a good way to get warmed up for the Austin Young Lawyers' Association Retro Vegas Party, then join us tomorrow night (5:30-7:30) for our monthly Docket Call happy hour at Abel's on the Lake.
Special thanks to the Barry Law Group and Hay Compere for sponsoring.
Special thanks to the Barry Law Group and Hay Compere for sponsoring.
Events: AYLA Retro Vegas Casino Party
This Saturday is the Austin Young Lawyers' Association's annual fundraising party. This year's theme: Retro Vegas. It's going to be good, and it's open to all young professionals in Austin.
Here's one of the latest official announcements (edited by me):
AYLA’s big year-end party is Saturday, May 19, 2012!
This is NOT just another gala-type fundraiser. This is RETRO VEGAS. So ditch the tux and turn up the style for a night of fabulous entertainment on the Cesar Chavez strip next to the Four Seasons resort. Mix and mingle with showgirls, hit the craps and roulette tables, then catch the hottest shows on the strip at the Casino Lounge. Plus, there will be awards presented - the Outstanding Mentor Award to Sara Foskitt and Alumnus Award to Jan Soifer - and fabulous prizes (like a UT football signed by Mac Brown and a movie poster signed by Veruca Salt and Mike Teevee).
And best of all, proceeds benefit the nonprofit endeavors of the AYLA Foundation.
Get your RETRO VEGAS tickets TODAY.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Prism Risk Management Blog
There’s a new post on the Prism Risk Management Blog entitled: Proposed “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” Could Protect Businesses Using Cloud Computing, but Also Makes Them Accountable to Employees
If you are interested in this type of content, check out the Prism Risk Management Blog as the past few posts have been about cloud computing and risks involving data online.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Prism Risk Management Blog
There's a new post up at the Prism Risk Management blog about U.S. national security laws pushing other governments to nationalize the cloud computing and the resulting possible risks to your data. Check it out, and be sure to add the Prism Risk Management blog to your RSS list. Right now we're highlighting cloud computing and internet related risks but expect some new topics to be added into the mix soon.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Events: HYP Happy Hour
We had a great time at the May 3rd Habitat Young Professionals Happy Hour. We had a good turnout from HYP members and guests invited by the event's sponsors. And, of course, we are very grateful to Maker Capital and Ameripro Funding for the their generous support of HYP and Habitat for Humanity.
Stay tuned for information about our June HYP members happy hour.
Stay tuned for information about our June HYP members happy hour.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Prism Risk Management
I am working on a fun project at Prism Risk Management. For a while, we have been thinking about expanding our consulting operation. Now, we are currently developing a new employment and HR consulting practice. I have been working with someone who has over a decade of experience with employment policy, human resources, and EEOC related experience as a trainer, investigator, and program manager. We're designing presentations to supplement services to current clients as well as a new package of services available to prospective clients.
Check in at the Prism Risk Management blog to keep track of the new developments.
Check in at the Prism Risk Management blog to keep track of the new developments.
Prism Blog
We have another post up at the Prism Risk Management blog. The latest topic is: Public Cloud Computing Has New Guidelines to Help Protect Users' Privacy and Security
Friday, April 27, 2012
Events: May 3rd Habitat Young Professionals Happy Hour
Please join the Austin Habitat Young Professionals at Hangar Lounge on May 3rd for a happy hour and fundraiser presented by our friends at Maker Capital and Ameripro Funding. Donations from this fundraiser will go toward the 2011-2012 matching grant from State Farm.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Prism Blog
The Prism Risk Management blog is back in action. The latest posting is about the Federal Government's efforts to create standards and definitions for cloud computing.
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