This blog has been written using only my Blackerry.

I’ve often wondered how someone could pull a fast one on the Secret Service (SS). If you’re still wondering what I’m on about, I’m talking about Tareq and Michaele Salahi. The couple strolled through the White House gates, past the secret service to crash a state dinner held by the Obama’s. The situation became a laughing spectacle when they posted pictures of their prank on Michaele Salahi’s Facebook page. While the rest of the world snickered on about the security breach considering how fanatical the US is about the President’s security arrangements, the whole affair has made Michaele Salahi a star overnight. Her Facebook page now shows her as a popular socialite and people can click the “Become a Fan” button to show their support for her. I think the whole issue is rather distasteful because you’ve got to be very desperate for attention if you gate-crash a state dinner event. I’m sure she could have shot to her present fame by doing something equally stupid like attempting to jump off a tree armed only with an umbrella. Obviously Michaele Salahi doesn’t seem to realize that she’s become famous for all the wrong reasons. I admit that the prank was quite clever and makes the SS look downright embarrassing but the timing of the joke was all wrong. You should never gate-crash a government related affair to try and make the head of state and his teams look silly. I certainly don’t see her getting any invitations anytime soon for any future state related events. If Michaele Salahi wanted fame, she’s now as famous as Paris Hilton for all the wrong reasons. The SS have a duty to protect the president and his close advisors from security threats and by using the state dinner as an opportunity to send out a message to the world is the last thing that should be on anyone’s mind unless you’re a weirdo and have no concept of reality and civility. Events such as this are semi-solemn and there is a high degree of responsibility that is expected from anyone attending. Perhaps future events will be screened even more carefully to ensure people who take hallucinogens and start thinking they’re pulling of the world’s biggest stunt will be barred from even getting as far as the portico.

I got accepted into the British Computer Society (BCS) this week. The BCS agreed to award me the Professional membership which is a good thing. I have always wondered if the world of IT has any sort of charter based courses and (more…)

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