SOY VIVO – The Personal Blog of Phillip Roman!

I am very interested in technology, security, intelligence, politics and businesses (especially their intersections).

It is now confirmed (as if it needed to be) that the Mumbai terrorists were using SAT phones and BlackBerrys to communicate with each other and provide on-the-spot updates. Also, Mumbai citizens and their families where able to get on-the-spot updates concerning safety concerns and assurances through text messages, emails, blog and Twitter feeds.

Last month, the US Army warned about the possibility of terrorist being able to use Twitter to instantly mobilize. This report followed the very public use of the free service by the RNC to totally change the direction of the convention and mobilize a volunteer force of the hurricane Gustav (et al.) victims.

It would endanger law abiding citizens to regulate social technology, especially in a time of threat. Security experts must begin to fully recognize the dual use of modern technology. The positive use of technology in emergency situations are beginning to occur but there is nothing large scale. For example, Seattle University has a Campus Emergency Text Message Service that is run by e2Campus. The service sends students, faculty and staff a text message if there is ever an emergency situation that is occurring on or around campus. Why isn’t there a similar service for the whole City of Seattle or other Metro-areas?

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Check out LAFD’s use of Tweeter

This cover pisses me off. The TERRORIST is 21 years old. As far as I am concerned that is an adult. I am 21 years old. I am completely responsible for my actions and can decide what I believe in. To highlight the “brainwashing” nature of Islamofascists after such devistating events is disgraceful.

The Times of India has declared “War”. The war on terror is truly global and India was attacked for being a beacon of democracy in the East (don’t get me wrong, I am also very critical of their social structures and extreme poverty). If the war’s scope was not already apparent, it is now.

Killers really need to stop it already. I do not understand why someone would want to kill someone else. The president is getting off of Marine One to address the nation/world about the attacks on India. He recently stated, “I’d like to be a president (known) as somebody who liberated 50 million people and helped achieve peace.” I really think that this is going to be his legacy. We are in a changing time in the world and it has all happened during his administration. He has done I great job with national security and streamlining out intelligence community and has kept America safe.

As of now, at least 6 Americans are dead (including a 13 girl). The one remaining terrorist is linking the unknown group to Pakistan, who’s government has already caused many problems, since they conveniently distance themselves to unknown “sponsored” terrorists, which they can conveniently find and stop if pushed.

On another note, I am really starting to think that turkey is a carcinogen. My hypothesis is supported by the erratic and desperate behaviors of black Friday shoppers (i.e. the death and miscarriage that occurred at the Wal-Mart).

A possible gift from Castro to Obama: the American flag over Guantanamo.

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