Montreal’s winter poetry

Little details of Montreal life, things we tend to overlook when we’ve been living here for a while, become mysterious and poetic when Cassandra writes about them. Next time I hear the honk honk honk of the tow trucks prior to snow removal, I’ll think of the fog horns of San Francisco. Different city, different urban music.

With the right frame of mind, Montreal can quickly turn into a playground. How about this playful obstacle course captured by Patrick’s quick eye?

Hack story

Kevin Mitnick has very recently published a new book called: The Art of Intrusion : The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders & Deceivers. The most interesting part of the book, which recounts stories of real-life computer break-ins, is supposed to be at the end of each story, when Mitnick and his cowriter demonstrate how the victims could have prevented these hacks. Quite the PR tool for Mitnick’s security consulting business.

An autographed galley copy of the book is on sale at eBay. Wonder if the auction will get hacked?