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My father loved fishing and this favorite pastime of his was passed down to his sons, who likewise enjoy it whenever they get a chance, especially when they are together.

To paraphrase a wise fisherman (my brother Robert) "Most people do not appreciate what fishing is really about and the special moments you spend together with family and friends. It's not a hobby but a passion, where relationships are built with one another and the challenge of the sport is shared."

So I created a little map here that highlights some of the prized fishing spots the Galante's have fished, so you too can experience some of the excitement fishing has to offer and the rewarding relationships it can foster.

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As I reflect on my time visiting home I do so with deep emotion. About two weeks prior to our visit my dear Mother passed away. She passed away due to complications from pulmonary hypertension, a debiltating condition that literally takes your breath away little by little. (If you find it in your heart please donate to help find a cure for this disease)

We enjoyed our visit and delighted in the time we were able to spend with my family. We thank everybody for the time we had together and look forward to many more days ahead. God willing.

Here is a blast from the past. In the summer of 2002 I took memorable fishing trip with my brothers to the great north woods of Maine to the famed West branch of the Penobscot river. We set up camp on the Big Eddy, a world-famous landlocked salmon fishing pool.

This is Thoreau country—the setting for the two journeys described in Henry David Thoreau’s The Maine Woods.

I was afforded the opportunity to attend the TechMentor Conference in Orlando Florida. It’s the Premiere Conference for Windows IT Professionals. There is a wide Varity of IT related courses to choose from, all taught by leading experts in the field.

I have included here a sampling of information on courses that I attended and the technology behind them that may be beneficial to you in your field.

Scripting: “Get er done” in half the time.

Vbsript is a programming Language that allows you to automate common Windows administration tasks.
Example Script: Shutdown multiple computers

Download this Script and learn More about scripting at: http://www.scriptinganswers.com/

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Security: Make your PC or network more secure.

Can our Computer systems ever be totally secure? The answer is NO! However you can mitigate the threat with the help of these tools and tips from the pros.

Host File:
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Password Security:
Take a phrase…Mary had a little lamb
Change it to – no spaces – upper lower case
MaRyHaDaLiTtLeLaMb
Take away every third letter
MayHDaiTLeaM
Change out letters for numbers – ‘EliteSpeak’ – and @ for ‘a’s
M@yHD@1TL3@M

You just have to remember the initial phrase… and the steps – Upper Lower, subtract every third, and change letters for numbers and @s
You can use whatever ‘steps’ you want – you only have to remember what ‘your’ steps are to recreate the same password over and over.

Our Florida vacation was a blast. The weather was in the 80's most of the time we were there, which allowed us plenty of time in the water :-) Walt Disney World was truly a magical place that captivated the child in us all.

Mount Washington Hotel

"Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U.S, attains an elevation of 6,288 feet above mean sea level, and is located at latitude 44� 16' N, longitude 71� 18' W. It's in Sargents Purchase in southern Co�s County, New Hampshire, at the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. The 52-acre Mount Washington State Park surrounds the summit, where visitors will find a multitude of old and modern buildings, once known as the 'City Among the Clouds'." Tour of the Summit