Facebook now tracks at least "52,000 unique attributes" to classify users. It can predict race, relationship status, personality, drug use, sexual orientation, and political leanings based only on "Like" clicks. Google's CEO admitted, "We know where you are. We know where you've been.
January 8th marks the start of a 2-week series about data privacy and how your personal information is being used (and abused) by corporations and Government entities. In part one of this series, our member Don Penn will be discussing the Global Internet infrastructure, where your privacy is at risk within that infrastructure (by both nefarious and well-meaning entities), and 10 specific steps you can take to protect your personal data.
There will be no program today. Enjoy your holiday and seasonal gatherings. Programs will resume on Sunday, January 8th, 2017.
There will be no program today. Enjoy your holiday and seasonal gatherings. Programs will resume on Sunday, January 8th, 2017.
Brrr! It's cold outside! We better eat a good, hearty meal to stay warm.
Please join us for our annual Winter Potluck. We'll all share some favorite holiday tunes before the meal. Watch for a sign-up sheet to contribute to the meal.
** This meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather. **
We've moved our November plan for a Generational Panel to December The theme will encompass reflections on family and traditions, especially those that surround the holidays and seasonal events. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of how things have stayed the same, and how things have changed, through multiple generations and nearly a century of family traditions.
December's theme is Family, and we'll kick off the month with some videos, songs, and introspection about defining "family." Marnie Karger will lead this program and encourages everyone to come with an open mind and a intention to explore what family means to them.
Lake Fellowship is excited to welcome back the musical duo of Richard Terrill and Larry McDonough.
Richard and Larry have a new service in which they read each of the UU Principles and then play a tune and/or read a poem that speaks to that Principle. With a mix of original and borrowed music and poetry, this is sure to be a special and meaningful program.
When not playing his saxophone or writing poetry, Richard teaches in the MFA progam at Minnesota State University, Mankato as a Distinguished Faculty Scholar.
Today we celebrate with our annual Thanksgiving potluck. Before we eat we will spend some time sharing what makes each of us thankful. Please watch for a sign-up sheet for bringing food to share.
It's time once again for a panel discussion! Like our past panels, this one will be made up of four guests, each representing a different generation of our membership. While we'll allow some comments from the rest of the audience, the focus will be on hearing the thoughts and perspectives of our four panelists.
As this discussion follows the general election, we will invite responses to questions about elections, voting experiences, and attitudes about politics in general.