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Friday, October 31, 2008
A Brave New World: The Future of Managing Content
Hey there! I'm Alix Shadonnay at the business desk.
It's Friday and I am sure that you are just dying to start your weekend. However, as you prepare to drive home, you find that the headache is still there and refusing to go away.
There is so much for you to ponder; how to deal with a worsening economy, the looming threat of layoffs, and the family needs to be provided for, and so much more. You may be wrestling with how to make your business stand out more against your competition and I have something for you that may just help. Something that so many of us tend to overlook let alone understand its importance.
To learn more, please read our headlines below but before I leave you, here are our Amazon picks of the week.
At the business desk, I'm Alix Shadonnay wishing you a great weekend.
Amazon picks of the week
"The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect With Others (Near and Far) to Create Social Change"
By Barbara A. Lewis
This is a wonderful book for both teens and their parents to read. So many parents continue to have difficulty showing their teens how to connect with others. Great reading. The Small Business Start-Up Kit
By Peri Pakroo
This author has a refreshing approach to this topic and despite the many similar books on the market, this book does manage to stand out.
Home business opportunities, Internet business opportunities, small business opportunities, business opportunities in Asia
Breaking news! A Brave New World: The Future of Managing Content
American Homeowners Are Busted At The Crap Table By Spengler(Ronbo) If people find themselves down on their luck and see no immediate opportunities to get rich, what can they do to sustain their hopes and dreams? Allocating a fraction of their portfolios on games with a chance to win a large prize is ... The Freedom Fighter's Journal - http://ronbosoldier.blogspot.com/ Spliced feed for Public Relations Network By Wilson(Wilson) Poverty (also called penury) is deprivation of common necessities that determine the quality of life, including food, clothing, shelter and safe drinking water, and may also include the deprivation of opportunities to learn, ... advisable - http://oaeobliterated.blogspot.com/ Celebrate NASA's 50th Year, US-China Virtual Symposium, Jobs And ... By mkbnl ... and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets. ... Virtual High School Meanderings - http://virtualschooling.wordpress.com Mashable! By info(info) PubCon covers search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), web hosting issues, domains & the domaining business, Internet video, podcasting, multimedia, and special sessions of interactive attendee site reviews. ... Info - http://informasya.blogspot.com/ Billionaire Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress Business Book ... By mitra(mitra) Please try to visit the developer home page. Billionaire Businessman | Becoming A Billionaire Business Man Becoming a billionaire businessman may sound like a pipe dream, but by seizing opportunity and forming cohesive financial and ... music movies - http://music-movies-online.blogspot.com/ YouTube Founder Compares Online Video To Nascent TV Market By Michael Arrington If you embrace this opportunity, you will evolve your business model and find new channels and opportunities to deepen engagement, discover new viewers and find new, substantial revenue opportunities. Ultimately, we all need to embark ... TechCrunch - http://www.techcrunch.com Perfect Match: you and your Franchise Business By siva(siva) Australian No.1 Franchisor directory, Business for sale, Franchise Business Opportunities Step 2 Know yourself Before you do anything else, the next step is to take a long, hard look at yourself and why you want to go into franchising ... FRANCHISE BUSINESS - http://franchise-bizzinfo.blogspot.com/ Y! Alert: online service - Google Blog Search By Ewsa(Ewsa) Betfair Offering In-Running Service For Australia; How To Stop Foreclosure On Your Home; Omniture Takes Out Mercado Software; How to Effectively use your Business Credit Card; Internet Marketing Services in Action; Douglas accused of ... B News - http://nbex2009.blogspot.com/ DB Entrepreneurs - How to Handle Investors and Business Partners This issue's theme is How to Handle Investors and Business Partners. One way is to KNOW them. Our next Entrepreneurs meeting will be TUE NOV 13 11:30-1:30. A panel of investors will talk about funding and business opportunities for DFW ... The DallasBlue Business Network - http://community.icontact.com/p/dallasblue Again Chad Hurley about TV 2.0 By iMagazine If you embrace this opportunity, you will evolve your business model and find new channels and opportunities to deepen engagement, discover new viewers and find new, substantial revenue opportunities. Ultimately, we all need to embark ... The iMagazine - http://www.the-imagazine.com/today/ A Practical Guide to Vagabonding and Long Term Travel (Part 5 ... By Nora Dunn The same goes for food serving also a widely employable skill and largely a cash business. With these two particular working opportunities though, make sure you are acquainted with international tipping policies; North American ... Vagabondish - http://www.vagabondish.com/ Internet Freedom Alert 1.18 By freedom4internet(freedom4internet) Led by The China Business Network and co-organized by Web2Asia and CNReviews, the inaugural China 2.0 Tour is sponsored by Edelman Digital China and represents a unique opportunity for companies and individuals to gain a deeper ... Internet Freedom Blog - http://freedom4internet.blogspot.com/ Zionism, Militarism, and the decline of the US Power By ggita32 In all, to solidify America's hold in East Asia. Install or consolidate client regimes. Build more military bases. Establish opportunities for US business. Privatize raw material sectors, and as much else as possible. ... THE INTERNET POST - http://tipggita32.wordpress.com/
Thursday, October 30, 2008
How To Start an Online Security Routine
Hi Everyone! I'm Heather DeMarco at the business desk.
How many of you can honestly say that you have established an online security routine? Do you know the importance of having such a system? No, it is not one of those systems that is very difficult to manage nor is it time consuming. It is not hard to set up and I can assure you that with the spiraling rates of hacker intervention and cyber intrusion, it is time for you to consider an online security routine. To learn more, please read our news roundup below.
At the business desk, I'm Heather DeMarco wishing you a pleasant day.
Security tips for home computer users
Breaking news! How To Start an Online Security Routine
YOUR LINUX TODAY NEWSLETTER FOR October 15, 2008 By vetkasi(vetkasi) "Winning the mindset of an average computer user - particularly home users - is never going to be a quick process but a recent experience showed me we still have some old and familiar hills to climb. How do we combat legacy reputations ... Information Technology - http://informtechno.blogspot.com/ About.com By Ian(Ian) Paul, MN Stamps Stay-at-Home Dads Stay-at-Home Moms Stereos Stocks Stress Management Stroke Student Travel Study Tips Supply Chain Surfing / Bodyboarding Surgery SUVs Sweepstakes Swimming T Table Tennis / Ping-Pong Tacoma, WA Tahoe, ... THINK! - http://ihtreaders.blogspot.com/ Security for Home Computer Users: Beware of rogue security software By AWSODA-SYSTEMS(AWSODA-SYSTEMS) Welcome to Security for Home Computer Users, a monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. If you would like to receive more technical security information, ... Security News Collected by AWSODA-SYS... - http://complete-security-news.blogspot.com/ Start up guide to become an Information security consultant By admin The job outlook and growth is better than average and there are training programs and schools which offer specific curriculum, certificates and degrees in computer security. Do proper Research Since this field is relatively new, ... Top Software - http://www.top-soft.net 1000 Hacking Tutorials By DJ Ice(taint) More Hacking/Computer eMail and Privacy.txt 19.18 kB More Hacking/Computer Hackers News Articles.txt 5.89 kB More Hacking/Computer Rights vs First and Forth Amentment Right.txt 44.24 kB More Hacking/Computer Security.txt 63.52 kB ... The Mexican Taint - http://mexican-taint.blogspot.com/ Internet News By Walter(Walter) Savvy Internet users know that downloading unsolicited computer programs is one of the most dangerous things you can do online. It puts you at great risk for a virus or another time bomb from a hacker. ... 360 Degrees - http://360degrez.blogspot.com/ Step by Step: Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP By Dilip Raj Paudel(Dilip Raj Paudel) (If you do this, you will be prompted for a user name and password.) Note: Connecting to a domain is only possible in Windows XP Professional, not in Windows XP Home Edition. Next, while Setup copies files to your computer and completes ... Dilip's blog - http://diliprajpaudel.blogspot.com/ Microsoft Security Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 10 By AWSODA-SYSTEMS(AWSODA-SYSTEMS) To view an online version of this newsletter, please click here. If you would like to receive less technical security news, guidance and updates, please subscribe to the Microsoft Security for Home Computer Users Newsletter. ... Security News Collected by AWSODA-SYS... - http://complete-security-news.blogspot.com/ Microsoft Security Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 10 By comp-master(comp-master) If you would like to receive less technical security news, guidance and updates, please subscribe to the Microsoft Security for Home Computer Users Newsletter ... antivirus and security | official... - http://antivirus-center-information.blogspot.com/ Protection One Offers 20 Low- or No-Cost Ways to Secure Your ... GlobeNewsWire (press release) - Los Angeles,CA,USA Protection One (Nasdaq:PONE), one of the leading electronic security companies for businesses across the country, suggests these tips for keeping your ... Read more at: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=152422 Help Computer Security Sites By stevess Trying to keep track of the security problems with various software products? This page will help you. While visiting, check out their user survey of the top security tools. http://www.insecure.org/. Computer Security Tips ... Systems Security Solutions LLC - http://stevess.wordpress.com/ 3 Summer Computer Tips By admin #1 Summer Computer Travel Holiday travelers should be on alert when arriving home from long weekends, such as the Fourth of July, a popular time for computer viruses to spread. Most computer users have a tendency to turn off their ... Hansis.net - http://www.hansis.net/international/ USB Lock AP v2.5 By Zanhar Jabir(Zanhar Jabir) It is suitable for either Home or business use (In cases when the user is allowed to manage his or her own security) Its anti-hack security works as a windows Service at Local System level allowing the program to effectively run even on ... Computer tips and trix - http://zanharjabir.blogspot.com/ YOUR LINUX TODAY NEWSLETTER FOR October 17, 2008 By vetkasi(vetkasi) (10 UBUNTU TIPS) "I've moved my desktop at home from a Windows XP to a Ubuntu Hardy Heron (8.04 - and soon the new Intrepid Ibex), and have had to google a bit to find the answers to my following "problems". Here are some of the issues ... Information Technology - http://informtechno.blogspot.com/ Spyware Protection - What You Should Know By Akbar(Akbar) User names and passwords are often sent. Many companies, like ad companies can send you unsolicited targeted advertisements. Spy-ware encourages pop-ups, security threats and even slow down your computer to a grinding halt. ... Computers and Technology - http://computers-and-technologies.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Linked to Bad Economy
Good morning! I'm Kerry J Harrison at the business desk.
As our economy continues its downward slide, we are seeing unprecedented high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. This picture is only going to get worse before it improves and while we are all caught in this vice-like grip, it may be in all of our best interests to learn how to deal with it. For if we don't, and do not start sooner than later, we may be in for a rougher ride than expected. Let us be nice to ourselves by sparing ourselves the pain. To learn more, please read our news roundup below.
At the business desk, I'm Kerry J Harrison wishing you a happy day.
News on stress, anxiety, and depression
Breaking news! Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Linked to Bad Economy Financial and Home Foreclosure Crisis Impacts Health of Men and ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Often a number of these risk factors will build up and the combination can lead to stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Practical tips and strategies for ...
Read more at:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-15-2008/0004904609&EDATE=
Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy
Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, according to research just published in a special complementary and alternative therapy medicine issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing. ...
Kiwibox Today News -
http://www.kiwibox.com/today/default.asp Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy
Music therapy can reduce psychological...
Amigura Science News -
http://www.amigura.co.uk/ BBC Headroom Is Cracking Up For World Mental Health Day
Be it exam stress, relationship headaches, insomnia, anxiety or depression, Headroom will provide on-going support and information, as well as offering individuals the chance to share their experiences in a safe environment. ...
Accessibility News - Latest -
http://www.accessibility.com.au/news/ ScienceDaily: Latest Science News
By United Techno Solutions(United Techno Solutions)
Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy. Posted: 14 Oct 2008 04:00 PM CDT. Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, according to research just published in a special ...
Science -
http://scientificsolver.blogspot.com/ Coping with the Death of a Coworker
By admin
Prolonged grief frequently leads to depression, which has been linked to many other health concerns such as heart disease and stroke, obesity and eating disorders, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Grief-related stress has also been ...
Psydir || Psychology & Psychotherapy... -
http://www.psydir.com/ Social workers trained to respond to child trauma
By knews
Some of the critical areas that will be discussed over the next few days include Early Childhood Development, Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Managing Post Traumatic Stress, Anxiety, Depression in Children and Adolescents, ...
Kaieteur News -
http://www.kaieteurnews.com/ VAI Finding Could Lead To New Drugs For Anxiety, Depression - How ...
By News
... have determined how the hormone corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) precisely binds to its receptor. This detailed structural information can help drug developers design new drugs for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. ...
Professional Medical Billing... -
http://www.promedbilling.com/blog British Dubai couple jailed for sex on beach
By nospam@example.com (Jennifer Coleman)
Friends of Palmer say she has been admitted to hospital in recent weeks suffering from anxiety and depression. The case has turned the spotlight on the lifestyle of the 120000 British residents of the United Arab Emirates.
Adult Industry News UK Adults news -
http://www.amust4sex.com/adultnews/ 'Brady Bunch' star tells of addiction, depression
By admin
Despite her role as a sunny Miss Perfect, she struggled privately with anxiety and insecurity, the youngest of four children born to a mercurial father who abused and cheated on their mother. "As a teenager, I had no idea that few ...
Entertainment News For All -
http://inews4all.com/ Minister Presents Top Awards For Mental Health Innovators
Mental Health Week NSW, coordinated by the Mental Health Association, features more than 100 events across NSW that are designed to educate people about mental health issues including anxiety and depression. As well as the awards, ...
Accessibility News - Latest -
http://www.accessibility.com.au/news/ Helping Teens With Depression, Loneliness And Anxiety
North American Press Syndicate - New York,NY,USA
"If not dealt with, feelings of anxiety, loneliness, grief, anger and poor self-esteem can lead teens to depression, substance abuse, running away and even ...
Read more at:
http://www.napsnet.com/articles/59715.html The Courage to Change (and Lose Weight!)
By JoLynn Braley
The courage to change is the topic of week twelve in my self-experiment with Lucinda Bassett's Attacking Anxiety and Depression program. Even though the program sounds on the surface that it doesn't have anything to do with weight loss ...
The Fit Shack -
http://www.thefitshack.com/ VAI Finding Could Lead to New Drugs for Anxiety, Depression
This detailed structural information can help drug developers design new drugs for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. "There are a few drugs in development to treat anxiety, depression, and other conditions by targeting the ...
Live News from PR-GB.com -
http://pr-gb.com/ URI Counseling Center holds depression, anxiety screening
10/17/08 - The University of Rhode Island Counseling Center yesterday held a free depression and anxiety screening in the Memorial Union gallery. Holly Nichols, a clinical counselor with the URI Counseling Center, organized the event. ...
The Good 5 Cent Cigar -
http://www.ramcigar.com/home/ Busting the Myths About Sleep?
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
For instance, lack of sleep has been associated with cardiovascular problems and mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety):. Importantly, the available data from studies in laboratory animals suggest that sleep restriction may ...
World of Psychology -
http://psychcentral.com/blog/ Baran: Act amid depression (Yale Daily News)
By admin
... on the brink of total economic collapse, the rumblings of panic and uncertainty grow more audible each day. There is palpable anxiety about what's going to happen what our country will look like when faced with another depression.
Depression Knowledge Info Blog -
http://depressionknowledge.porcaous.com/
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Important answers to consumers concerns
Top of the morning to you out there! I'm Donna J Jodhan at the business desk.
Just one more week before Americans choose their next president and what a day it is shaping up to be. Today, I have a very heavy e-bag to work with so without much more ado, time for me to get to work.
Thank you for your continuing support and feedback and please keep your emails coming to editor@untappedwealth.com.
Important answers to consumers concerns Question from Gabriel Fabreau: I am really curious to know how the two presidential candidates are planning to help preserve our retirement savings?
Answer: Gabriel, I am going to refer you to a very interesting article that came across my desk a few days ago. This one should give you some sort of a better picture than I can. Hope it helps.
How Obama and McCain Want to Change Your Retirement Accounts
U.S. News & World Report - Washington,DC,USA
Here's a look at how the economy is affecting baby boomer retirement. Tell us, what else could the candidates do to help retirement savers?
Read more at:
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/planning-to-retire/2008/10/16/how-obama-and-mccain-want-to-change-your-retirement-accounts.html Question from Gina Barry: How can I go about developing content that would be attractive to today's businesses?
Answer: Gina, Here's one for you. This article is extremely well written. Please give it a read. It is becoming more and more important these days for businesses to develop content that is relevant, crisp, and easy to read.
A Brave New World: The Future of Managing Content
Mediapost.com - New York,NY,USA
If you embrace this opportunity, you will evolve your business model and find new channels and opportunities to deepen engagement, discover new viewers and ...
Read more at:
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=92770
Question from Logan Martelli: Donna, not sure if you can help me out here but I just lost a co-worker and am seeking some reading material to help me cope. Please, can you help me?
Answer: Logan, I am really sorry to hear of your loss. I am going to provide you with a reference that will hopefully help you. Good luck.
Coping with the Death of a Coworker
By admin
Prolonged grief frequently leads to depression, which has been linked to many other health concerns such as heart disease and stroke, obesity and eating disorders, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Grief-related stress has also been ...
Psydir || Psychology & Psychotherapy... -
http://www.psydir.com/ Question from Gary Co: Donna, who do you think would be seeking translators these days? I mean, which companies?
Answer: Gary, Believe it or not! Read my reference below to find out more. I have checked out this article and it is for real.
Americans Speak In Tongues
Strategy Page - USA
The Department of Defense currently has a shortage of translators able to handle Arabic, Persian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Urdu and Korean. ...
Read more at:
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htintel/articles/20081015.aspx Question from Eric Vanhousen: I am having tons of problems downloading boarding passes from the Internet when I book my flight. Help!
Answer: Eric, Here you go. Please read this article. You're definitely not alone so don't feel too badly.
From the Annals of Airport Security
Mother Jones - San Francisco,CA,USA
What if you don't know how to download a PDF of an actual boarding pass and alter it on a home computer? "Then you're a stupid terrorist and the government ...
Read more at:
http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2008/10/from_the_annals_of_airport_sec.html Question from Anna Hadley: Donna, I have read some of your previous blogs on how a bad economy can affect our mental health. How much truth is there to this theory?
Answer: Anna, This theory is very real, very true, and I would like you to read my reference below. It is not my theory, but a reality of life and it comes from experts across the board.
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Linked to Bad Economy
KNDO/KNDU - Yakima,WA,USA
Doctors at Lourdes Counseling Center in Richland, say financial struggles can always be a source for stress, anxiety and depression. Even more so now, ...
Read more at:
http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=9178852&nav=menu484_2_12 Question from Sheldon Reisner: Donna, what is your take on You Tube?
Answer: Sheldon, I am going to give you a reference that should give you a better picture than I ever could. Written by the founder of You Tube. Hope it helps.
YouTube Founder Compares Online Video To Nascent TV Market
By Michael Arrington
If you embrace this opportunity, you will evolve your business model and find new channels and opportunities to deepen engagement, discover new viewers and find new, substantial revenue opportunities. Ultimately, we all need to embark ...
TechCrunch -
http://www.techcrunch.com Question from Gord Bell: Donna, how much damage can financial stress have on us as a country?
Answer: Gord, A lot of damage and this is what experts are pleading with us to take more note of. Please read my reference below. Hope it helps.
The Ups and Downs
The Saginaw News - MLive.com - Saginaw,MI,USA
by Jill Armentrout | The Saginaw News The current economy is certainly depressing, but financial stress can bring on true depression and anxiety. ...
Read more at:
http://www.mlive.com/saginawnews/living/index.ssf/2008/10/the_ups_and_downs.html Question from Marie Marcott: My first language is really French and I would like to know how those whose first language is not English will be accommodated on election day in November?
Answer: Marie, Here you go. This article should give you some idea as to how this is going to be handled come election day.
States hiring thousands of new bilingual high schoolers in advance ...
By T2M
The Voting Rights Act, a federal law, requires certain jurisdictions and sometimes entire states to print ballots and other election materials in a minority language as well as in English, and to have oral translation help available if ...
The Two Malcontents -
http://www.the-two-malcontents.com Question from Brian Chow: How can I tell if a piece of security software is really what it says it does?
Answer: Brian, Great question and here is a wonderful article for you to check out. There are tons of rogue security software out there and this article has some very interesting facts for you to review.
Security for Home Computer Users: Beware of rogue security software
By AWSODA-SYSTEMS(AWSODA-SYSTEMS)
Welcome to Security for Home Computer Users, a monthly newsletter bringing security news, guidance, updates, and community resources directly to your inbox. If you would like to receive more technical security information, ...
Security News Collected by AWSODA-SYS... -
http://complete-security-news.blogspot.com/ Question from Matthew Coke: What type of stress can home foreclosure have on one's mental health?
Answer: Matthew, I am going to let my reference below do the talking for me. Please give it a read.
Financial and Home Foreclosure Crisis Impacts Health of Men and ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Often a number of these risk factors will build up and the combination can lead to stress, anxiety, and/or depression. Practical tips and strategies for ...
Read more at:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-15-2008/0004904609&EDATE= Question from Eden Ritchy: How much do you know about the information security field?
Answer: Eden, I know this much. This is a very fast growing field. More and more governments and companies are seeking qualified information security specialists. Large companies in particular and I like this career as a future investment. Please check out my reference below.
Start up guide to become an Information security consultant
By admin
The job outlook and growth is better than average and there are training programs and schools which offer specific curriculum, certificates and degrees in computer security. Do proper Research Since this field is relatively new, ...
Top Software -
http://www.top-soft.net Question from Bill Appleton: How can you tell which type of franchise business is best for you?
Answer: Bill, Here you go. An extremely interesting article that talks about the perfect match; that is between you and your potential franchise venture. Hope it helps.
Perfect Match: you and your Franchise Business
By siva(siva)
Australian No.1 Franchisor directory, Business for sale, Franchise Business Opportunities Step 2 Know yourself Before you do anything else, the next step is to take a long, hard look at yourself and why you want to go into franchising ...
FRANCHISE BUSINESS -
http://franchise-bizzinfo.blogspot.com/ Question from Heather Weatherby: Donna, what can you tell me about how to avoid problems when downloading files from the Internet?
Answer: Heather, There is one thing that I can tell you and it is this: Never download unsolicited programs! It's one sure way to get yourself in to a ton of trouble. Please read my reference below.
Internet News
By Walter(Walter)
Savvy Internet users know that downloading unsolicited computer programs is one of the most dangerous things you can do online. It puts you at great risk for a virus or another time bomb from a hacker. ...
360 Degrees -
http://360degrez.blogspot.com/ Question from Anne Shumaker: Do you think that given the present economic crisis, baby boomers will want to keep on working longer?
Answer: Anne, definitely so. The present economic crisis is particularly worrying to those who are planning to retire soon and those who are already retired and are on fixed incomes. Please read my reference below.
A moment for seniors
Baltimore Sun - United States
Americans are living longer, and most baby boomers say they intend to keep working beyond the traditional retirement age. Won't the ultimate solution to ...
Read more at:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.elderly15oct15,0,3502450.story Question from Mike Lum: Donna, I need to learn more about how spyware works. Do you have any info for me?
Answer: Mike, Sure! Here you go. A very informative article.
Spyware Protection - What You Should Know
By Akbar(Akbar)
User names and passwords are often sent. Many companies, like ad companies can send you unsolicited targeted advertisements. Spy-ware encourages pop-ups, security threats and even slow down your computer to a grinding halt. ...
Computers and Technology -
http://computers-and-technologies.blogspot.com/
I am out of time for this week but before I leave you, here is my weekly tip.
Looking for a really exciting career to pursue? Then try this one on for size. An information security specialist. These are the professionals of the future. These are the ones who are going to help protect you from the hackers and cyber pirates.
At the business desk, I'm Donna J Jodhan wishing you a terrific day and week ahead.
Monday, October 27, 2008
How Obama and McCain Want to Change Your Retirement Accounts
Good day everyone! I'm Jeff N Marquis at the business desk.
I would like to kick off this week by asking you this very important question: Do you know how Obama and McCain plan to change your retirement future? How closely have you been following their campaign promises?
I am not going to endorse either of these two candidates but before you go to the polls next week, please take some of the most important moments of your life to find out what each of them is promising but most importantly if they are really going to be able to deliver. To learn more, go to our news roundup below.
At the business desk, I'm Jeff N Marquis wishing you a great day.
News for retirees, aging baby boomers, and seniors
Breaking news! How Obama and McCain Want to Change Your Retirement Accounts A little good economic news for a change - (for me, anyway)
By Gee, You Are You!(Gee, You Are You!)
With all the gloomy news, retirees may take little comfort in the new cost of living adjustment. The benefit change is based on the amount the Consumer Price Index increases from July through September from one year to the next. ...
Greeting's From Downtown Oz! -
http://funnygurusdca.livejournal.com/ Social Security benefits taking big jump
With all the gloomy news, retirees may take little comfort in the new cost-of-living adjustment. The increase would have been even higher, but after racing ahead earlier in the year, energy costs began dropping in August, ...
Politics | AP | Huffington Post Wires -
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/ News Summary
By nowyo(nowyo)
A new UCLA study shows that web-savvy baby boomers and seniors use more brainpower while searching the Internet than during simple reading. [http://www.cbsnews.com/track/sumtxt2008101615/stories/2008/10/16/health/webmd/main4525966.shtml ...
Nowyo's Blog -
http://nowyo.blogspot.com/ Making volunteering easy
Riverview ThisWeek - Riverview,NB,Canada
Tony says recent baby boomers, retirees, and active seniors will attend to seek opportunities to help out in the community and that parents will attend with ...
Read more at:
http://riverviewthisweek.canadaeast.com/business/article/449556
Big boost for Social Security recipients
In some unwelcome news for millions of people who have not yet retired, the government also announced Thursday the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax will increase next year to $106800, from $102000 this year. ...
Leadertelegram.com Front Page News -
http://www.leadertelegram.com/ News Summary
By nowyo(nowyo)
A new UCLA study shows that web-savvy baby boomers and seniors use more brainpower while searching the Internet than during simple reading. [http://www.cbsnews.com/track/sumtxt2008101708/stories/2008/10/16/health/webmd/main4525966.shtml ...
Nowyo's Blog -
http://nowyo.blogspot.com/ The California Department of Aging estimates that between 1990 ...
Sacramento Bee - CA, USA
So baby boomers are still booming, and the projections look good. "We're all living longer. Seniors are healthy, they're working longer," said Pat McVicar, ...
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Compromising of confidentiality and privacy
Good morning! We at the business desk are delighted to bring you a very thought-provoking editorial this week from a highly respected expert of the day.
Donna J Jodhan is a special needs business consultant and has been involved in some very interesting and important cases of late. She is presently suing the Canadian government over their inaccessible websites and she is also challenging the Canadian Society for Social Development to live up to their mission statement and make their online web design course accessible to all disabled Canadians.
Her editorial this week speaks to some very important issues and we now invite you to read on.
At the business desk, we the business team wish you a very enjoyable weekend.
Compromising of confidentiality and privacy
Based on my experience of the last few years, I have come to the conclusion that both governments as well as many of those agencies that are responsible for protecting the human rights of their citizens do not really get it when it comes to understanding why it is so important for blind and visually impaired persons to be able to preserve their confidentiality and privacy. My impression is that these particular bodies through their deliberate actions truly believe that if they provide assistance to a blind or visually impaired person, in other words, if they provide a band aid solution to a problem, it's enough. Things have been looked after so what's the problem. As I see it, if the mainstream person is allowed to preserve their confidentiality and privacy, then the same right should be afforded to blind and visually impaired persons. If the mainstream person is allowed to complete forms that require them to input confidential information without having to identify themselves, and without any assistance from anyone that they do not know such as a government official or public service official, then the same right should or must be given to someone who is blind or visually impaired. The right to confidentiality and privacy is a given for anyone, so why is it that these particular bodies are unable to provide it?
We continue to receive several complaints on this subject but I have two specific examples to report and I'll let you be the judge. First example: Last year one of our clients applied for a contract investigator's position with a Human Rights agency in their country. When they went to complete the application form, they discovered that the form was in PDF format, not a format that is accessible to them as a blind person. Our client had to spend over two weeks getting someone to convert the PDF application form into word format and despite getting good service from the person who eventually helped them to obtain the accessible format, they were not happy because they had to identify themselves as being visually impaired in order to obtain an application in a format that they could work with. Our client wrote to the agency in question with their concern but unfortunately the response was that they were looked after so there was nothing for them to be concerned about. Second example: A few years ago, another client applied to their government for a job using their online process. When they went online to apply, they quickly discovered that the online application process was not accessible to them as a visually impaired person so they had to spend a fair amount of time trying to find someone within the government's ranks to help them. Eventually, the government in question provided someone to help them and it was someone that they did not know, never met, and had to work with him over the phone. The application forms were completed but guess what? Our client was never able to verify that the info that he entered on their behalf was accurate! Nor were they ever able to determine whether or not these applications were actually submitted. True it is that our client trusted the government official to do as they asked, but our client had to depend on trust all the way. In other words, our client had to trust blindly.
Our client filed a complaint with the Human Rights agency in their country but not surprisingly they dismissed the case saying that our client's needs were met. This after according to our client one of their investigators spent barely 10 minutes to interview them, did not understand what accessibility meant, and did not even take the time to interview their important witnesses. I think that the time has come for blind, visually impaired, and print disabled persons to start voicing their concerns about how their confidentiality and privacy are being handled by both their governments and by human rights agencies. Confidentiality and privacy means that a person does not have to identify oneself in order to receive assistance. Human Rights agencies are supposedly here to protect and preserve the rights of all persons but with examples like these plus many more that we personally know of, one has to ask the question: Why is it that Human Rights agencies continue to ignore and disrespect the confidentiality and privacy of persons who are blind and visually impaired? Do they honestly believe that if someone is looked after, meaning if the problem is solved, it does not matter that during the process the person's confidentiality and privacy have seriously been compromised and trampled upon?
Are Human Rights agencies so overworked that they simply do not have the time or manpower to do a better job? Or is it that their staff is simply not knowledgeable enough when it comes to understanding when a person's confidentiality and privacy have been seriously compromised and infringed upon? Or, is it that they simply do not care enough to consider it important enough to do the right thing? These are very serious breaches and concerns and I truly hope that those offending governments and Human Rights agencies are listening. So many countries pride themselves on being fair, considerate, and doing what is right. So, do what is right now. Take the time to address these concerns. Stop treating blind and visually impaired persons like second-class citizens. We have rights too and this includes a right to confidentiality and privacy like everyone else. We pay taxes like everyone else, so surely, we must be entitled to our rights like everyone else. Or is it me who is missing the boat here?
Friday, October 24, 2008
How is your sector faring in the downturn?
Greetings everyone! I'm Jayna Sheffield at the business desk.
I know! Times are very difficult at the present time and doom and gloom seem to be just everywhere. In the home, at the workplace, and almost everywhere. However, there is something that you can do in order to stay the course.
Yes, you can take the time to find out how the various business sectors are fearing these days and use this information to ensure that your business stays safe.
Give some thought to our news below but before you leave us, please check out our Amazon picks of the week.
At the business desk, I'm Jayna Sheffield wishing you a great day and weekend ahead.
Amazon picks of the week
The Giving Book: Open The Door To A Lifetime Of Giving
By Elen Sabin
We chose this book because it shines the light on a very important facet of life. Yes, the pleasure of giving. We should make giving an important part of our lives and this author has much to offer us on this topic. Great reading. Everyday Leadership: Attitudes And Actions for Respect And Success
By Mariam G. Macgregor
If you are aspiring to be a leader and a good one at that, then this book is for you. Good leadership is measured on respect and success and this author has the last word.
Home business opportunities, Internet business opportunities, small business opportunities, business opportunities in Asia
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Credit Repair - How to Get Your Credit Reports Painlessly ?
Hello there! I'm Matt Chadwick at the business desk.
So many of us fail to pay attention to how to go about repairing our credit rating and the only time we probably think about this is when we are directly affected. Well, I am here to tell you that you should not wait for it to happen. Take in front before in front takes you!
Check out our news below.
At the business desk, I'm Matt Chadwick wishing you a pleasant day.
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