Woman with unfortunate initials warning parents to think things through before naming their kids

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/bad-initials-warning-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bad-initials-warning-ex1

For those who live in the #BirminghamAlabama area: an art gallery opening I hope you’ll come check out! My dear friend Dan Bailey runs a small local art gallery that has been open for one year, and the first-year retrospective party on Sunday, October 13 will be chock-full of fun and funky artworks.

#Birmingham #LocalArt #ArtGallery #Alabama #AlabamaArtists

Premiere of our 'Made By History' mini-doc, helping to kick off the Sidewalk Film Festival last night, in a block of documentary shorts. Many of the other shorts were quite good!

If you are in Birmingham, check out the Sidewalk FIlm Festival! Its a great big film festival with a little something for everyone - one of the biggest to-do's in the Magic City.

#sidewalk #sidewalkfilm2024 #sidewalkfilm #sidewalkfilmfestival #birmingham #alabama #birminghamalabama

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Birmingham Museum of Art in #birminghamalabama In particular, the Italian and French Medieval and Renaissance collection. We only had an hour to spend but could have stayed much longer. 💜

#Art #Museum #InternationalMuseumDay

https://www.artsbma.org/

👾 Gear Up for DEFCON 205's Next Deep Dive! 👾
🔥 DC205 May Meetup 🔥

Calling all hackers, tech enthusiasts, and guardians of digital privacy! Join us for an electrifying evening at our next DEFCON meetup, where cybersecurity meets real-world espionage.

🗓 Date: Friday May 24th 2024
⏰ Time: 7 PM - 9 PM CST
📍 Location: Red Mountain Makers, 810 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
🚗 Parking Information: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/#id_QpITZAf

🚀 New Venue/Collaboration Alert!
This meetup marks our first collaboration with Red Mountain Makers. As a hub of innovation and creativity, this maker space is the perfect backdrop for our exploration into the technical depths of security. We’re thrilled to bring our community together in this new, dynamic space, fostering connections and inspiring creations.

🎤 Special Guest Speaker: Christopher Browning
Background: Veteran Law Enforcement executive turned TSCM guru. Chris has delved into the darkest corners of modern policing and now brings his formidable expertise to the realm of technical security. From battling corruption to pioneering private investigative and TSCM services, he’s seen it all.

Session Focus: Technical Threats Workshop
Decode and Defend: Step into the shadowy world of surveillance with our interactive workshop. We’ll peel back the layers of security and expose:
• The ABCs of TSCM and why it’s your digital armor
• An arsenal of threats from mundane “spy shop” gadgets to high-tech espionage tools
• The spectrum of devices: DIY hacks, RF, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, and beyond
• A closer look at invisible dangers like infrared and visible light threats, hardwired mics, stealth recorders, and carrier current devices.

This session is your battlefield guide to navigating and neutralizing modern surveillance threats. Expect a charged atmosphere, live demos, and intense discussions.

👥 Initiate Protocol Handshake: Establishing Peer Connections, begin the protocol handshake and establish peer connections with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts. This is more than a meetup; it’s where theory meets practice and curiosity meets expert knowledge. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or just starting, there’s something here for everyone.

RSVP Now! Dive into the deep end of security and surveillance with us.
🔗 https://discord.com/events/893886927793696799/1232083567522087032

Spread the word, bring your toolkit, and prepare to hack the night away! 🚀

#DEFCON205 #BirminghamTech #ALCyberSecurity #TechMeetupBHM #HackersOfBHM #BirminghamEvents #CyberSecurityTraining #TechTalksAlabama #SurveillanceWorkshop #BirminghamHackers #RedMountainMakers #DC205 #BirminghamAlabama #DEFCON #HackThePlanet

🚨 Calling all hackers and cybersecurity enthusiasts! 🚨

Gear up for an electrifying evening with DEFCON 205! 🎩💻🔐

🗓️ Mark your calendars: Friday April 19th | 7-9 PM CST

📍 Venue: McLeod Software 3rd Floor Conference Center - 100 Corporate Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Plug in and cloak up for a shadow run through the back alleys of the net with our speaker, Zexpher, guiding the raid:

"Unveiling Vulnerabilities: A Deep Dive into DNS Zone Transfers, SQL Injection, and Linux Privilege Escalation - A Hack The Box Walkthrough."

This is your backdoor key to the underground world of cyber subterfuge and defense tactics. Forge your path through the maze of digital threats and emerge as a guardian of the grid. Ready your exploits; it’s time to hack, defend, and conquer the cyber realm!

📣 But wait, there's more!

🚀 Community Engagement Officer Announcements 📢: Dive into the heart of our community with exciting updates on upcoming events, valuable community partnerships, the thrilling 🛰️ DC256 Wardriving Competition, and 🎤 Bsides Nashville. Together, we're unstoppable!

👥 Join the Crew 🛠️: Our cyber squadron is on a mission to find you! If you're a wizard in front-end web development 🖥️, a maestro of Discord bots 🤖, social media savant 📱, and digital artist, step into the cyber arena with us. Let's make waves together!

🔍 Recruitment Drive Discussion 💡: Have the knack for finding and nurturing talent? Join our brainstorming session as we plot the course for our next big recruitment drive. Your insight could shape the future of our community!

👕 Merch Madness 🎨: Got a killer idea for DEFCON 205 gear? We're all ears! Share your creativity and help us design the next must-have merch. Let's wear our hacker hearts on our sleeves!

And for the grand finale... 🍻 Afterparty at On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness/280. Unwind, network, and celebrate our community's spirit and achievements. Don't miss it!

🔗 More details on our discord server (link on https://dc205.org). Let’s make this a night to remember in the cyber realm. Join us in fortifying our digital future!

#DEFCON205 #CyberSecurity #HackersMeetup #BirminghamAlabama #DEFCON

A nice write up about the Gay Men's Chorus I'm in, The Steel City Men's Chorus

If you find yourself in the Birmingham, Alabama area this Friday, come out and see our Pride show!

https://www.thisisalabama.org/2023/06/08/steel-city-mens-chorus/

#gaymenschorus #birminghamalabama #birminghamAL #steelcitymenschorus #pride #lgbtqia