Albert Grassia

Lamborghini n00b takes out two people and causes accidents

ialbert — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:16:28 +0000

So this story just breaks my heart. Here you have a guy who has a Lamborghini well over $100k and takes it out for a spin and hits two people (minor injuries thank God) and crashes into two other vehicles. Pretty sure he was showing off in this part of Houston at like 2am.

The worst part of the story is that he had no idea what he was doing, and he even admitted to it. So far, the police haven’t charged him since he wasn’t liquored up and didn’t leave the scene of the accident.

Here is the link to the story.

Pretty freaking sweet!

ialbert — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:34:34 +0000

This is pretty sweet. Imagine being out for a nice run when… HOLY CRAP! People are flying!!!

Looks like the marketing team from Chronicle did its job by getting attention to the film.

Check out the video.

Oooo I wanna be a spy!

ialbert — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:38:57 +0000

So people always joke around with me when we talk about private investigations stuff. There is typically a common phrase that comes up. ” So you basically get to spy on people?”

Well sort of.

I don’t like to look at it that way but I see my job as a way of helping people and answering questions that they may have.

Now, being a spy? That can be fun. Thrill, excitement, the rush are probably some of the things that come to mind when you think of a spy. This comes to my mind as well.

There are several sites that provide various and even humorous ways to become a spy. Check them out: (Disclaimer: Do your own research)

Top Spy Secrets

How to become a CIA Agent

How to be a spy
One day I want to visit the International Spy Museum.

Call me Bond.. James Bond

ialbert — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:52:12 +0000

Brookstone seems to be doing it right when it comes to innovative products. I don’t know about you but I would LOVE to have these. Wearing these can provide a wifi-hotspot after pairing them with your PC. These would be great for sending information discreetly via your smartphone or tablet.

I have seen other cufflinks that are USB storage keys. They hold up to various amounts worth of data for each cufflink and can really be handy when in a pinch. Here is a list of other cufflinks for you to check out. There are even USB cufflinks that can hold up to 4gb.

Finally Facebook does something about spammers

ialbert — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:47:28 +0000

Washington State and Facebook are finally going after the spammers for clickjacking. It looks like an Ad Network in Delaware is under investigation for Clickjacking and spamming people. Its been reported that they were making up to $1.2 million a month!!

What is clickjacking? Wikipedia says - Clickjacking is a malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous web pages.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4] A vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms, a clickjack takes the form of embedded code or a script that can execute without the user’s knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appears to perform another function.^[5]

If you are wondering what some examples of clickjacking are, just look at Facebook. Have you ever had a video come across your screen and asked you to “omg – watch this video!!” ? Typically its salacious like this example below:

BUT, in order to watch the video you have to take a survey or buy a product. Sometimes you have to turn on your mic or your cam. Other times it tells you that you HAVE TO share on your wall or follow someone on twitter to watch the video. Sometimes it is shared across your wall without your permission.

Here is a great example of clickjacking

Finally Facebook moves forward and does something to stop spammers and criminals. While it may tackle a little bit of spam on our walls, it will take awareness and effort on our part to just stop clicking on stuff.

Here is the full story

Check out my previous post on the topic of Facebook spam.

A new favorite website

ialbert — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:32:39 +0000

So about a week ago I had an opportunity to visit Motorcars of GA in Roswell, GA.

GREAT PLACE! Meeting Ed Bolian was also pretty cool as well. He was very nice and spent a few minutes talking about the cars there. Very knowledgeable and a great salesman. If you got the cash, they got the flash.

More and more I am falling in love with the idea of having an exotic car. There is something about the car itself. Speed, Power, and BadAssness ( is that a word? ) come to mind.

Anyhow check out this ride – with a MPG rating of 9mpg in the city and 19 on the hwy this is an amazing car. This 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo has a bodystyle is a 2 door Coupe and has a mileage of 22,024.

One day.. one day.

Who is your favorite

ialbert — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:49:19 +0000

If you don’t laugh at this… you have no soul. Just sayin…

Taking a minute to help an orphan..

ialbert — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:01:36 +0000

Attention Knitters and Crafty peeps:

I have a friend ( Melissa Brown ) who is going to Romania to help with orphans. Please take a minute to check out a site where you can find more info on what she will be doing. If you can please consider donating something. $5, $10, $20 or whatever you can towards her trip.

Want to help? http://t.co/xpHgfRNl (gift to Melissa Brown)

She has been over there a few times, and I know she has a passion for helping these orphans. Please take a minute to check out her: Blog and her Non-profit and see why misses the kids and opportunities to change lives forever.

Thanks!