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Michael A, Male, 47

I work in the Schenectady Ny Mental health system. Along with helping people with psychiatric disorder I teach computer classes to help people with disabilities to keep up with the tech world. I love taking photos and do a little web design and other computer tasks on the side.

http://www.abair.net
Member For: 4 months, 4 weeks
Posts: 8
Admin of: Mikesmind Forum.
Member of: Geek News Central Forum.
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Recent Posts by abair01:

Re: GNC 388 - Texas P.I. Computer Repair Law, a lesson in new media reporting.

July 9, 2008 by abair01

Listening to what todd said I was able to figure out that it was when an investigation was done. Mom and dad want to know where to get the best free downloads so they hire geek to find out.

But how do you define investigative? searching for a virus, looking for missing files. backing up someone stuff who has the bad habit of not putting it in the "documents" folder.

Going from a different angle could geek squad get busted for what they did recently, by looking on peoples computers and stealing stuff.

I think when I hear things on both new and old media that it is up to me to do my own research and find out more about a topic that caught my interest. This was definitely one of them.

You see I am the family/neighborhood geek that everyone comes crying to when they lost something or trashed their operating system. All though I dont live in texas I can see something like this coming our way (ie little cuoma trashed the news groups). We have all seen some scary things coming from texas of late. :)

Anyway its a great topic for discussion thats for sure and isnt that what the podcast is all about?

Re: Comments from Listeners

May 31, 2008 by abair01

Its scary to think there are people like that out there. Try not to let it get to you.

Re: Geek News Central Trivia Questions

May 30, 2008 by abair01

When I did the survey questions I felt stupid that I didnt know a lot of them. However with the above list I only had to pause on 3. Should I feel happy or scared that I know that much about someone I never met. >giggle<

Contest Winners

May 30, 2008 by abair01

Hey, I was listening the the podcast and found out that little ole me won the photo contest of gas prices over $4.

It was funny, Todd said to put your hand in the photo. So I grabbed my camera and my dog (keeshound) and we walked around the corner to take the picture. You should have seen me trying to hold the retractile leash in one hand so that I could get the empty hand in the shot. the dog was not to cooperative. It was funny.

Now all I have to do is create a paypal account and collect my prize.

Re: Where's the most unusual/interesting place that you listen to GNC?

May 30, 2008 by abair01

I work in the mental health system I have listened to Todd's podcast on a locked unit of a psychiatric hospital. He was with me when I visited ground zero. When I went to VA for my sisters wedding I had to take him out of my ears before my sis approach. It was a jewish wedding and they have family members standing with them. I guess the better question is where I havent dragged this guy. :)

Re: Twitter Users

May 23, 2008 by abair01

Re: Introduce Yourself

May 17, 2008 by abair01

Name: Mike Abair

Location: Schenectady (Sken- neck -ta dee) Ny. Todd tried to pronounce it on his show one time and mutilated the hell out of it. But most people do :) its the home of the first tv station.

When you started listening to GNC: Early 20s I think

Your Profession: Psychiatric Case workers asst.
Favorite pizza topping: White Pizza with lots of Garlic

One place you've always wanted to go to: Back to Germany

Mac or PC: PC Vista

Re: Show #372

May 16, 2008 by abair01

I think getting something out is really important. I listen to a lot of podcasts and todd's is the best. If there are bad days just keep sharing them. People have listened when they are great and not so great. Makes ya human and thats why makes the difference between the well polished boring mainstream stuff and the "Hey Im the guy next door and I can really fill you in" kind of guy.

So I say keep going even if its the silliest most off the wall thing you do.

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