From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Jul 3 15:41:58 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:41:58 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Learning how to Protect Your Computer - John Schrerer Message-ID: <19de303e0707030641u2d8dba45ydc77363944eb1e18@mail.gmail.com> John Schrerer It is often said that there is no such things as 100% security. While that is true, it is no reason why you shouldn't take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized access. In this article we will examine a few ways to protect your data. Local Security Out of all the different ways an intruder can access your computer, local access is the most promising way to circumvent your security. If a person has local access to a computer, it is only a matter of time before the data on the computer will be extracted. However, protecting your computer against local attacks is also easy and only takes a few minutes. First, put a password on your BIOS configuration. Typically, it involves pressing Esc, Tab, F1, or some other key to access the BIOS configuration. From there, the configuration menu should have a tab about security. Open the tab about security and choose a decent password (there are hints about choosing a good password later on). Also, set the computer to boot up from the hard drive first, and do not let it try to boot from the A: drive or the CD-ROM drive. The reason why it shouldn't attempt to read the A: or CD-ROM drive is that an intruder could use a CD-ROM bootable O.S. like Knoppix to steal your password, even though a BIOS password is set. Now save the changes and exit. Now to set a password on your accounts on Windows operating systems: For *NT* and *XP* users: Make sure your administrative account has a password on it. Also, put a password on any other accounts you have and disable the guest account. For *95*, *98*, and *ME* users: The security offered on these platforms is insufficient for the protection of your data. The best option for these platforms would be to rely on other forms of protection, such as encryption. Internet Security The Internet opens up a host of security issues, but since the security problems are so prevalent there are many good solutions. We will now take a look at a few of them. Firewalls: Firewalls protect things called ports. *Ports* are what your computer uses to access the Internet. To view a webpage, for example, your computer connects to the website's computer through port 80. Programs called *Trojans* can open ports on your computer and let people get into your computer and do whatever they want, including stealing passwords and credit cards. With a firewall, you can close most ports and protect your computer from Internet attacks. A firewall that I highly recommend is Zone Lab's free firewall called ZoneAlarm. It can be found at Zone Lab's website, http://www.zonelabs.com. Anti-Virus software: Ah... its name rings like poetry in my ear... but seriously, anti-virus software is seriously serious business. Seriously. No way around it, you need to be protected! Anti-virus software is not the be all end of computer security, nor was it meant to be. However, it is a major and powerful form of defense against viruses, trojans, and worms. Now let's talk money... the universal language. Most anti-virus products cost money and a subscription cost... so check around for the best deals. However, the most prominent anti-virus software products are Norton Anti-virus and McAffee . But for you people who can't live without freebies, try AVG by Grisoft . The personal version is free... and awesome. Literally... no joke... free. Wow. Try them all and decide which one you like the best. After you have one, setup auto scan if it isn't setup already. Okay, now you are ready! Concentrate, and become one with the force! Spyware protection: Spyware... that this stuff can just be plain nasty. These are the programs that discover information about you and send it to their evil masters. Beware! Danger, Will Robinson! Now, lets talk about ways to destroy them. People will have day-long arguments over which product to use, but the two main programs (both free!) are Spybot: Search and Destroy and Ad-aware . Try them both, and see which one you like. Now for the most powerful security tool... listen carefully... this is powerful! COMMON SENSE! Firewalls, anti-virus software, and spyware protection is useless against social engineering. Social engineering is conning a person into compromising their security. Now I know what you are saying, why would someone ever compromise their security because some stranger told them to do so!?!? It doesn't make sense... but it happens. All the time. Think about some e-mail messages you might have gotten... "I Luuuuv you!" "Your pictures are inside!" "I saw your profile... " If a virus is attached, and you download it hoping to see something and you see something quite different, you have been the victim of social engineering. Most social engineering attacks are more powerful and dangerous, but you get the idea. Checklist to protect yourself: ___ Set a bios password. ___ Change startup to hard disk. ___ Set password on user accounts. ___ Disable guest account. ___ Download and setup firewall. ___ Download and setup anti-virus software. ___ Download and setup spyware remover. ___ Use common sense! Remember, security is not a destination, it is a journey. http://www.videoprofessor.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Jul 3 21:20:50 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:20:50 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Energy - How to Have More of It - Joe Merlo Message-ID: <19de303e0707031220h2991eac8la82c673ba179cda4@mail.gmail.com> Joe Merlo Something the successful business person needs is - lots of Energy! You need Brain Energy and you need Body Energy. However as with any other kind of energy, it's constantly being drained away and needs replacing. Dealing with people, your customers and your team, can both drain your brain and your body - and you probably don't need me to tell you that. Let's look at Brain Energy - Imagine that you receive a letter from your bank manager saying - - "I need you to come in and see me." If you react to that with - "Oh no! What does he want, what's wrong now? Maybe he wants to recall my loan." That sort of reaction drains your brain of energy and gives you stress. The successful business person doesn't react she thinks. Reacting drains the brain - thinking, less so. Get the thinking bit working and say to yourself - "I'll phone him now; I'll speak to him and see what he wants. If it's about the poor business results, what information do I need to make my case? Perhaps he wants to talk about how I could develop the business." Whatever you're thinking - stop the negative stuff - it'll kill you If one of your people comes to you with a problem or you receive a customer complaint, start thinking - "Let's see what I can do about this." Do not, and I repeat - Do not say - "Oh no! What am I going to do now?" Every time you say - "Oh no!" - your brain has a huge drain of energy. I just want to say a few more words about stress. People will tell you that there's good stress and bad stress. I'm talking about bad stress and it occurs when your brain is drained of energy. Some business people seem to believe that it "goes with the territory" and some even wear it as a "badge of honour." They also believe that it can't be avoided; it's part of being in business and the world we live in. Organisations do have a responsibility to minimise levels of stress in their workforce but we have a responsibility for ourselves. It's very important to minimise your levels of stress and you can do that by thinking rather than reacting. Challenge your inbuilt programs, stop saying - "That makes me really mad" or "That really gets on my nerves." Start saying - "This is something I have to deal with and I'll deal with it" - You have the choice. I know your probably thinking (or is it reacting) - "That's all very well Alan but its hard sometimes not to get stressed." You're absolutely right however; let me give you some more reasons why you need to work at minimising it. Stress can cause heart disease, sleeplessness, sexual problems, overeating, drinking too much, loss of concentration and stomach upsets. Research is now telling us that many if not most of our illnesses can be related to stress. When we get stressed a chemical is released into our bloodstream called Cortisol, sometimes known as the Stress Hormone. High levels of Cortisol can lead to diabetes and skin problems. There is also a suggestion that Cortisol attacks our immune system and leaves us vulnerable to many of the bugs and viruses that come along. This also includes cancer. So if you've ever suffered from skin complaints or perhaps too many colds, it could very well be the results of stress. I don't want to scare you death or give you any more stress, I just want you to - think. Now let's look at Body Energy - So what about the body stress? The body and the brain are linked together so when the brain drains of energy so does the body. However the body does a lot of running about, up and down off the seat and often takes a bit of a battering. For it to work well, it needs to be in good condition in the first place. We should all know by now that if we eat too much or eat the wrong things, smoke too much or drink too much alcohol, then our body is in danger of breaking down. Again it comes back to programming. I often tell people that I eat a lot of salad. The response - "Salad is boring." - Not the way I make it, it isn't; I put all sorts of things into a salad other than the green ingredients - chillies, sun blush tomatoes, anchovies, tuna, sardines, chicken, olives, cheese, sausage etc. Not all at once of course, I like a bit of variation on the theme. So open up your mind and open up the fridge but be careful what you take out. Remember - you won't get an ulcer from what you eat - you'll get it from what's eating you. If you want to be successful in business, then you're going to have to do some exercise. Now I know you think you don't have the time. You may also be the type that doesn't want to go to the gym and lift heavy things or leap about in an aerobics class; however, you need to take some exercise that makes you sweat a little. I'm sorry, but a round of golf doesn't count, it isn't the kind of exercise you need. Golf is great and it's good for the stress but it doesn't make you sweat. If you're going to walk then walk fast for a distance, enough to push up the heart rate and increase the breathing. (And don't run round the golf course with your clubs on your back - that's going too far.) Again, get your internal program right and start to think how you can make your exercise enjoyable. I see some people at the health club making the whole business a real chore. They get on a bike or a rowing machine and try to kill themselves for twenty minutes. If that's your thing then fine but please don't make it a chore, plug into the sound system and catch up with what's on TV. I like to do circuit classes with a whole group of people many of which have become friends. I enjoy the chat beforehand, the music and the exercise. (And I also like the fact - there are more girls than guys) If you're really not into exercise then please make sure you have other activities outside of your workplace and make them fun. Too many people are going home and slumping in front of the TV - successful people don't do that. So look after the body and the brain and you'll have lots of vroom! http://www.energyautomation.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Tue Jul 3 22:32:52 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 23:32:52 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Effects Of Energy Drinks: Boon Or Bane - Energy Automation Systems Message-ID: <19de303e0707031332q21b4a210r65660ca35cd5caa5@mail.gmail.com> Energy Automation Systems Rare is the chance for you to suffer from the drawbacks of energy drinks if you happen to drink them properly. However if not, your life can be at risk. This is a constant reminder coming from the manufacturers of energy drinks. All of the people are probably aware that energy drink can do so much for you. This will not only help in increasing your level of enthusiasm in your work but as well as your confidence. Energy drinks are mere beverages that are being sold in the market. The difference lies on the ingredients that these are made of as compared to the typical drinks that you are taking. These contain large doses of caffeine and some legal stimulants that are approved by the FDA. The amount of caffeine, ephedrine, guarana and ginseng will depend on the content of each bottle. If you want a big punch or a satisfying gulp you can get the biggest bottles available. These are sold in college campuses, leading stores, groceries and even drugstores. Active people has proven the effectiveness of energy drinks. On the contrary, you should be aware about the consequences of the product also. This is true because once you make use of it or take it in a wrong manner you can encounter some health failures. There are short and long-term effects of energy drinks though the individual responses may vary from one person to another. Energy drinks must likewise be taken properly because the ingredients that these contain are also powerful enough to affect your system. The boosting effect of energy drinks can turn to a nightmare for anyone. Ingredients such as stimulants can affect your heartbeat and blood pressure. This arouses awareness from medical specialists who have conducted studies about the effects of energy drinks. Do not be overly alarmed because the harmful effects of these type of drinks can be prevented. The problem lies on the manner of how the product is drank and the amount that is ingested. In other words, there are certain conditions where the drawbacks can affect you. First, an energy drink is not an alternative for the lost water in the system. Therefore, you should not make it a practice to drink energy beverages while exercising. This is because the diuretic quality of the caffeine content of the energy drink can leave a dehydrating effect on your body. This should not be the case because these are not natural alternatives. Second, specific energy drinks are suited for each type of activities. You cannot drink Mountain Dew as a sport energy drink because of the soda content that it has. Simple things like that can cause you harm. Lastly, energy drink should never be combined with alcohol. The reason behind is basic. Remember that energy drink is a stimulant while alcohol is a depressant. You can just imagine the contrasting effect that it can bring in your system. Considering those effects of energy drinks, it must be taken into account that the possible outcome of taking the beverage will always depend upon you. If you want to undergo the said consequences then you can always violate the rules. However, if you are after its good effects then it is more advisable and helpful to follow some prescribed restrictions. http://www.energyautomation.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Thu Jul 5 12:56:55 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:56:55 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Reverse Modeling Offers 3D Scanning Services - Harman Agency Message-ID: <19de303e0707050356t2676ef88iaab798d9f13892c4@mail.gmail.com> Harman Agency Reverse Modeling, a premier 3D scanning solutions and service provider, today announced the availability of 3D Scanning services for parts up to 2 feet in length. This announcement in part, fits into the company's vision of making 3D scanning a more mainstream solution for reverse modeling or reverse engineering. Reverse Modeling is able to offer scanning services and solutions at an affordable price, because of its low overhead and automation. "We have developed a level of expertise that enables us to optimize the way the scans are done," says Ray of Reverse Modeling, "and this means we can process scans fairly quickly and with good accuracy. We've been able to scan objects as small as coins, dental impressions and toys, to objects as large as a spa. We have many dentists who ask us to scan dental impressions so they can print or prototype changes to it." Utilizing the latest software and hardware from Rapidform, 3D3 Solutions, VX Technologies and Materialise, the company is able to offer an array of services including, scanning, mesh optimization, surfacing, parametric cad modeling, and CT/MRI processing. "We are new to 3D scanning and didn't know much about the various solutions out there, but Reverse Modeling was extremely helpful in guiding us and demonstrating the various solutions to address our problem," says customer Mark Wilson, "They even brought in two companies to show us products that were not offered by Reverse Modeling." About Reverse Modeling Reverse Modeling, based in Los Angeles, CA, provides a suite of 3D scanning hardware, software and services to solve complex modeling problems. We specialize in the conversion of physical objects into 3D computer models. 3D scanning is widely used in the reproduction of architectural artifacts, pre and post medical and dental reconstruction, reverse engineering, legacy data update, quality inspection, rapid prototyping, animation, and various other applications. To learn more about Reverse Modeling, and to find pricing information please visit the company's website at http://www.theharmanagency.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Fri Jul 6 14:15:57 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:15:57 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Business Development Is Not An Event - Ipa-Iba Message-ID: <19de303e0707060515k12125ba0nf97d21b29ed0a467@mail.gmail.com> Ipa-Iba Cash flow. To stay in business, you've got to keep a steady stream moving through your company. A small business owner mentioned the other day that he has "enough work to keep his staff busy until next February." Another mentioned that his current projects were ending and he needed to "start beating the bushes for more work." Which one do you think will be successful? The first business owner was busy taking action so he would have business long into the future. The second owner is typical of many business owners today. It's unlikely that the second business owner will be around for long. He'll either run out of work or become so burnt out he gives up. To survive in business, you must never stop looking for that next business opportunity. Dedicate at least 25 percent (50 percent or more is better) of your time to developing future business. Make sure that new business development has dedicated space on your calendar every single week. Think of this activity like a funnel. You always need to have a pile of new contacts coming in the top of the funnel so you'll have plenty coming out the bottom. And remember, business development is not an event. It's an ongoing process that requires regular action. About the Author Denise O'Berry frequently speaks to professional organizations, is the author of three booklets, and several "how-to" manuals. She writes a weekly small business column, hosts an online small business owners forum and is called upon regularly by publications such as Entrepreneur, Bank Rate Small Business, Florida Trend, Inc., various newspapers, radio and television to provide expert comments on small business issues. http://ipa-iba.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Mon Jul 9 23:40:10 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:40:10 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] Try LASIK Surgery - LASIK Dallas Message-ID: <19de303e0707091440r23394287xe4ae3288ea4e5a9e@mail.gmail.com> LASIK Dallas When you open your eyes first thing in the morning, what is the first thought you get? Most of us are basically grateful for another great God-given day ahead, while some might be making mental rosters of the things they have to do for the day. These are the simple things that rush inside our heads when we wake up. But for those who are not able to see everything in their periphery, waking up is not different in any way. This is due to the fact that the first thing they try to see is their pair of eyeglasses. Thus, activities for those who have poor visions are limited. For instance, you can't enjoy swimming with your contacts on, that is, if you do not wear graded goggles, which, by the way, is in the top ten funniest things to wear. You cannot watch a foreign film without your glasses on, unless you've learned the language and can do with the subtitles. It is also embarrassing when you try to catch someone's attention from afar because you could be wrong of the person's identity. The cost of LASIK can definitely put off clients at first, but after weighing the benefits, the price is not something worth worrying about. The price tag is a small amount compared to the many benefits LASIK can bring into your life. There is no reason for you to disapprove of LASIK since clinics take 0 percent downpayments and interest. Thus, if you're in Dallas or Greensboro, or anywhere else in the country and the world, you can rest assured that the Selkin Center will give you only the best operation possible, and for a reasonable expense. If experience is a case for you, Dr. Robert Selkin has treated 55,000 patients. If you really want to make use of this surgery, you have to know if you qualify first by going to the center. http://www.boothelasercenter.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From paul.kholer at gmail.com Sat Jul 14 12:29:18 2007 From: paul.kholer at gmail.com (paul.kholer paul.kholer) Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:29:18 +0300 Subject: [Shtoom] =?windows-1252?q?Bangkok_Plastic_Surgery_Clinic_Launched?= =?windows-1252?q?_New_Service_=93Otoplasty=94_-_David_A=2E_Hidalgo?= =?windows-1252?q?_MD?= Message-ID: <19de303e0707140329se0279far7df4251221af5f51@mail.gmail.com> David A. Hidalgo MD Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic offers a new solution for those with protuding ears by launching "otoplasty" An otoplasty procedure can help people of all ages to overcome the embarrassment and distress caused by irregular shaped or protruding ears. Aside from the nose, the ears are the most prominent facial features we possess. Protruding ears can cause a lot of concerns and social stress, and deteriorates a person's self-confidence. Thanks to new technology, a plastic surgery procedure can bring protruding ears closer to the head and make large ears smaller. The procedure is called otoplasty. Otoplasty is usually done to set protruding ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. The procedure can take from two to five hours depending on the problem. For the most part, the operation is done on children between the ages of four and 14 because ears are almost fully grown by age four. Ear surgery on adults is also possible. Adults may also benefit from this procedure with no additional risks. When ear surgery is performed by a qualified, experienced surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. In most cases, ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will fade with time. There is much to learn about otoplasty surgery before deciding to undergo it. Most issues are best explored during your consultation. At Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic, the surgeon will go over your ear surgery options, procedure, complications and risks and discuss your goals. It is also very important to carefully follow the surgeon's post-care instructions to achieve the best outcome. About Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic is the leading center of plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. It offers a wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic procedures as well as plastic reconstructive consulting. www.drdavidhidalgo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The multi-faceted program, created in partnership with McKee Wallwork Cleveland, an Albuquerque-based advertising agency, is comprised of a newly designed "Genuine Stone" logo inspired by ancient coins, the development of an NSC website to centralize and disseminate the best information on natural stone that the industry has to offer, and three eye-catching print advertisements suggesting that natural stone is "As genuine as you." Complaint Remover "The NSC's top priority is to be proactive in positioning natural stone as a high quality product in the category of construction materials," said Mark Fernandes, president of the NSC. "Our 'Genuine Stone' program will generate an awareness among builders and consumers that the benefits of natural stone, such as durability, make it an excellent building choice." Each component is designed to support the idea that every piece of natural stone is a one-of-a-kind work of art. 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