Oct 18

BIG NEWS: Announcement of an open source test engine

Spray painting Riverstone Project shirtsSo in our efforts to continually grow our free training capabilities and support, The Riverstone Project team has decided to create a free open source testing engine that everyone and anyone can use to take and create custom made exams.  The first edition of this testing engine should be available within the next two weeks!  We will work on adding more functionality and platform compatibility in later versions.  We are extremely lucky to have Greg “Big-G” developing this tool.  And best of all, he is doing this project out of pure kindness…  that’s right, FREE!  He is an incredible programmer (amongst his many other IT talents) and is a huge supporter of the Riverstone Project.  Please welcome him to the Riverstone family!  The Riverstone Project would like to thank Greg for all of this and we encourage our students and sponsors to make use of tool!  Stay tuned for the latest news and download of the new Riverstone Project test engine!

– The Riverstone Project Team

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Nov 27

A story from our founder Casey

Fam_CasEveryone, I want to share a story with you about an experience I had last year. I hope you find the time to read this and I hope you share this story with as many people as you can. As many of you know, I started The Riverstone Project in 2001 to help people, and though I have seen a lot, this one crushed my soul. While delivering food and clothes to the homeless last year, we came across a woman’s shelter. They were so full, they had to turn people away. They let us come in to hand out clothes and food. Now this next part was one of the worst things I ever had to experience: A young girl, about 12 or 13 years old, came up to me right when I ran out of items to give out. In a very sweet and soft voice she said “excuse me mister, I don’t mean to be impolite but I noticed that you were giving away some clothes. I replied “Yes, we are just trying to help out a little”. She then said: “Would you happen to have any underwear? I won’t bother you for anything else mister.” Since I just gave away the last piece of clothing I had, it hit me so hard. I had to tell this sweet young girl “I am so very sorry dear. We ran out of everything”. She then replied ” Oh thats ok mister. It no big deal. Thank you for helping everyone. May God bless you.” I then asked one of the other guys to take over because I didn’t want to face this little girl as my tears started to fill my eyes. I went outside, away from everyone so that I could cry without being noticed. All this poor soul wanted was a pair of underwear. Just the thought of this moment still brings tears to my eyes. Think about it. Have you ever been so bad off that you had to ask someone for underwear? Imagine what that must feel like to be 12 years old and not have anything… not even basic under clothes… and to have to ask someone if they could give you a piece of clothing that is so personal. How embarrassed would you be? Now imagine telling someone who mustered up the strength to ask for underwear “Sorry, I can’t help you”. It hurts me deeply to do this every year. I don’t have the emotional strength to do this. But every year, I try to be strong… to face what I know is going to be devastating for me to experience. Please, think of these people this year. Say a prayer for them. They don’t have anyone. They feel forgotten. But its their holiday season too. Please join me and the rest of the Riversone Project volunteers (if you can) this Thanksgiving so that the homeless know that they are NOT forgotten. Maybe this year will be the year we can say “yes” to an innocent child in need. If you can help us with donations, clothing, food, or your time please contact us via our “Contact” page.

Thank you for your time and I wish all of you the very best this holiday season from the bottom of my heart.

Founder and El Presidente of The Riverstone Project
Casey

 

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Nov 27

Time to help those less fortunate for Thanksgiving

So it is that time of year again for The Riverstone Project to feed and clothe the homeless. If you can find it in your heart this year to donate anything, please let us know. What they need: Socks, beanies, gloves, underwear, sweaters, etc. You can buy these items for about a dollar (or less) a piece at Walmart. We can even come pick them up from you or if you live outside of the Northern Virginia area, you can buy them online or over the phone from a local store here and we can pick the items up there. If we have helped you this year and you want to give back, please pay it forward by helping those who really need it. Even $1 goes a long way. A old jacket goes a long way. A pair of socks goes a long way. Just go to our “Contact” page and send us an email.
Thank you again to everyone for all your help and support and the Rivestone Project Team would lie to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season!
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Jun 20

Thank you Joe Klein!

 

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We want to give a shout out to our friend and IPv6 subject matter expert Joe Klein.  We want to thank Joe for his IPv6 presentation that he delivered for the Riverstone Project at Microsoft!  Great presentation!

To Joe: It was very kind of you to donate your time and knowledge.  We owe you buddy.  Ok, enough of this “nice” talk… people might start to think you are a “good” hacker!  LOL.

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