Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic Therapy is currently considered to be an alternative medicine. Those who practice it believe that certain ailments can be treated if the patient is exposed to magnetic fields. Permanent magnets will generally be placed near the body, and it is believed that this procedure can reduce pain, allow the body to heal faster, and treat a number of other medical problems. Magnetic Therapy will typically be used for people who have problems with their backs or joints. The effectiveness of this therapy is currently not known, and most in the medical establishment currently view it as being a form of pseudoscience. The practice of magnetic therapy has led to the growth of an entire industry. A number of products are sold for the purpose of healing those who use them. These products could range from bracelets to mattresses or blankets. While there is no concrete evidence that magnetic therapy has been used to effectively treat people, some in the medical establishment believe that it may work as a placebo in some who use it. Critics of magnetic therapy claim that most magnets don't have the strength to effect the various organs and tissues within the body. In addition to this, few manufacturers have been able to effectively demonstrate the usefulness of their products. However, it should be noted that the field of magnetism is not well understood, and discoveries are constantly being made on a regular basis. Scientific studies have showed that magnetic fields do play a role in the migratory patterns of some birds, and being exposed to a magnetic field which is too strong can even be toxic. Given this research, there is a possibility that strong magnetic fields may play a role in the health of those who are exposed to them, but this remains to be seen Proponents of Magnetic Therapy often point out that magnetic fields which are exposed to the body can increase the circulation of blood due to the presence of iron within the hemoglobin. However, iron will lose its ferromagnetic properties once it becomes ionised. There are a number of websites online which sale magnetic health products, and it has grown into a large industry. Whether or not the use of magnets for healing is caused by the placebo effect, it has become an alternative medicine that many people use for healing purposes. The use of Magnetic Therapy is not new. Paracelsus was a doctor and alchemist who lived during the 15th century, and he reasoned that if magnets could attract iron, they may also be able to have an effect on the various diseases that were present in the body. The current debate about Magnetic Therapy will continue until concrete evidence has been found to support it. With all the achievements that have been made by the medical community, they are limited in their knowledge and understanding. Magnetism is a subject that is not well understood, and the function of the human body and mind is extremely complex as well. It is possible that some link between magnetic fields and diseases may found in the future if sophisticated tools are developed.

Modu - The Worlds Lightest and Smallest Mobile Phone

The self titled modular cellphone from the company Modu is set to make some serious splashes in the mobile phone industry. This device it touted to be the worlds first modular mobile phone that can be easily customized to fit the consumers specific needs. All you need to do is either pop your Modu into a modu jacket or pair it with a modu mate, and you've got yourself a whole new device. If they hype around the concept wasn't enough, just this week the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed that the Modu is in fact the worlds lightest and smallest mobile phone to date. So at it's core, you're essentially stuck with the most basic cell phone you've ever seen. But attach a modu mate, and you've got a whole different device. Some of the modu mates that have been confirmed so far include MP4 players, digital photo frames, cameras, and DECT phones. The options are essentially limitless and it doesn't seem like Modu is looking to close the door on any new partnerships that could lead to future modu mates. And if style is more of your thing, companies like Universal Music Group are lining up to design modu jackets, which transform your core Modu phone into a variety of different looks and feels. Where conventional phone covers and plates had their limitations, the simplicity and design of the Modu is making it easy for each modu jacket to give the appearance that it's actually a completely unique and different phone. < But the problem lies within its core design. The Modu may be the worlds smallest and lightest mobile phone, but without anything on it, you'd probably have passed by it if the creepy mall kiosk guys where giving it away for free. Also, the modular concept is great and all, but if the prices aren't nice and low the entire sales structure of the phone isn't exactly going to hold its own. All of the modu mates that have been confirmed so far where pretty much taken care of by phones like the one my dad still uses. But what's that you say? My phone can't be turned into a digital picture frame? It's called setting your phone to not shut the screen off and leaving your pictures on slideshow! Besides that gadget, the rest seem fairly neat so I'll lay off of them, and I do have to admit, the modu jacket design is actually really cool, but this may end up being a gimmick that just doesn't make sense when you could purchase any of the HTC or Nokia Smartphones and have a small device that does everything the Modu does and then some. Modu is starting their world conquest campaign in Europe first, but it's expected to make its way over to the states towards the end of this year or early next year. Expect a review of the device if I can manage to get my hands on one.

Define Port Forwarding

Port forwarding, often referred to as .tunnelling. is the forwarding of network ports from one network device to another. This is commonly done using a NAT (network address translation) enabled router or server and another computer within the local network. The main purpose of using port forwarding is to allow hosts outside your local network who doesn.t have their own public IP address access to some services running on machines within your LAN. Port forwarding is easy to set up on a router since the management interface allows for easy configuration. In some cases this easy configuration feature might be a problem since most routers cannot provide complex customization for port forwarding and other services. In such case a Linux box can do the job. With Linux, port forwarding is configured by adding iptable rules with a DNAT target to the PREROUTING chain and a SNAT target to the POSTROUTING chain. After doing so iptables will use the existent masquerade table to rewrite packages so they will reach the desired host in concordance with the port forwarding rules you provided. This is similar to OSX and BSD, however ipfw is used. In most cases ipfw is already compiled with kernel. With port forwarding you can use a router to connect to the Internet and also run a web-server or a FTP server on a computer with your LAN. By using port forwarding you can instruct the router to forward all information that comes on a specific net port (such as 80 for the web-server or 21 for the FTP server) to a host within the local network. This means that if an outside host try to make a HTTP request towards the public IP the router has, it will be sent to the machine known to handle such request within the LAN. This is done in a transparent manner, meaning that the network client is not aware of the fact that he is accessing a machine found somewhere in the LAN. Applications of such methods are widely used both in business environments and in small home networks. With more and more devices in the home needing to be connected to the internet or to each other, the router has become a very popular device worldwide. In such situations port forwarding is used to allow access within the network for applications that require access on a specific port, such as games or multimedia streaming software.eaming softwaR.th port forwarding you can use a router to connect to the Internet and also run a web-server or a FTP server on a computer with your LAN. By using port forwarding you can instruct the router to forward all information that comes on a specific net port (such as 80 for the web-server or 21 for the FTP server) to a host within the local network. This means that if an outside host try to make a HTTP request towards the public IP the router has, it will be sent to the machine known to handle such request within the LAN. This is done in a transparent manner, meaning that the network client is not aware of the fact that he is accessing a machine found somewhere in the LAN. Applications of such methods are widely used both in business environments and in small home networks. With more and more devices in the home needing to be connected to the internet or to each other, the router has become a very popular device worldwide. In such situations port forwarding is used to allow access within the network for applications that require access on a specific port, such as games or multimedia streaming software.

Forwards are possible with larger networks. This is done when one router or server forward packets to another router or server that delivers it to the host that should handle it. Such methods are rarely used in small home networks, but can become useful in larger networks whether or not they are connected to the Internet. Port forwarding can be more secure than using other methods such as a DMZ (demilitarized zone). When using a DMZ all the ports of your machine are forwarded, thus you are no longer truly behind the firewall. Port forwarding provides you security by only allowing access to ports you specifically select.

Review of Callcentraic features

We have heard of many different pc to phone call companies that even offer free pc to phone international calls. We asked ourselves a question - how many people actually use these types of telephone services? Who would want to use their computer to make calls and receive calls? And it actually turned out that a lot of people would rather use their pc to make and receive calls than use a regular phone line. We have taken a look at the company called Callcentric. This company seems to be relatively new on the market but has a lot of different calling features that might make it more popular than other companies. Looking into the different features offered by this provider it seems that one feature actually sticks out more than the rest. Many of you have heard of three (3) way calling but what about four (4) way calling. This is something completely different and yet it is the same. You activate the feature the same way you would for three way calling but you are allowed to get a total of four different numbers or rather people on the line at the same time. This would be a great feature for a home office especially when it comes to conference calls. A lot of people have to get three or four people on the line at the same time and end of having to get their telephone company to provide a number to call so that the conference call can be made like that. And this feature is part of the plan so there are no extra charges. This is awesome! What about those annoying calls where people whether they are friends, family members or those most creative (just joking) telemarketers who have their telephone numbers blocked. On landline telephones you use the caller ID to know whether or not to answer the telephone and have to either wait for the answering machine or voice mail to pick up. Well it seems Callcentric has taken it one step further and come out with anonymous call rejection. When you see those unknown callers coming through your pc you have the choice on what to do with them; either send them directly to your voice mail or you can send them to a prerecorded message that advises them that you do not accept calls from unknown callers and they have to call back with the number unblocked. It seems Callcentric gets better with their features. <

Everyone has heard the saying BYOB but have you ever heard of BYOD. BYOD - Bring Your Own Device, what exactly is it? Well, with Callcentric you can use any type of phone whether it is the soft-phone or a regular telephone adapter, and as long as it supports SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) you can use it. With some devices you even can connect your pc to phone adapter and it will act as a broadband router. You can verify what devices have been tested by going to the support area of Callcentric. The last two features that seem to be useful when it comes to Callcentric is the call forwarding feature and the call return. The call forwarding allows certain features to be used and where all incoming calls can be forwarded to another number. Call return lets you call back the last person who called even if you didn't actually speak to that person. It seems that using Callcentric and its PC to phone call which offers free pc to phone international call is one of the best PC telephone companies out there. It has tons of different great features which make the company one of the best.

Why Aren't You Wearing Cufflinks To Add More Style To Your Shirt?
Cufflinks are men's trinkets that lock the cuff of a long-sleeved shirt in style. Some cufflinks are two buttons (knobs) linked by a single shackle - these buttons go through the cuff's holes. One more type of cufflink has a button close to a strip, whose end rotates to form a T-shape that goes through the shirt hole. For decades, cuff links have been the stylish way in which a smartly dressed man kept his shirt cuffs together. Along with watches and rings, cuff links are one of the few pieces of jewellery worn by men, and one of the few ways a man could express himself. A pretty recent modernism in male outfits, they have replaced the traditional knot which formerly held men's shirt sheath clogged at the wrist, and they were replaced by knobbing cuffs. Craze for cufflinks: Cufflinks are still a craze for formal wear, and require that the shirt be made with fine cuffs. These are covering ends that are longer than the armrest to the joint at the base of the hand - wrist, so if it is not cuffed, they will fall to the knuckles. The sleeve is folded back once, and then attached together with the cufflinks through the 'buttonholes,' Mechanism of a cufflink:

While the sleeves that are buttoned are made to overlie in a twirl, cuffed sleeves are designed to be closed with the two sides together so that the sheath end comes to a stylist point. Cufflinks can have designs on either side or only one side, with the plain side being the operation that is the mechanism -usually an ingot rotates flatly to avert the cufflink from sliding back through the knob holes. If you wear cufflinks with only one designed side, such as a precious stone or with any initials, remember the adorned elevation goes on the exterior. That is, with your hands at your sides, the designed side of the cufflink should be perceptible and the mechanism side concealed. How your cufflinks should be? It is significant that the dress sleeve be customized or tailored with good suitable cuffs, if you are willing to dress in a ceremonial shirt with cufflinks. The sheath (cover) of the jacket must be spacious enough that the cuffed sleeve isn't condensed. Cufflink materials and styles: Cufflinks can be acquired in a range of materials, fashions and costs. While sparklers on cufflinks may seem indispensable, some times very hefty diamonds may show an organized-faulty look to the collection. Monograms are constantly acceptable. Far-fetched cufflinks with symbols of a deal are always trendy t-squares for designers, for example. Institutes or organizations will habitually supply their associates with cufflinks signifying their membership. Choose your cufflinks wise: Cufflinks speak a lot concerning you, so it is imperative that you pick them sensibly. A universal rule of thumb is for the nature of the cufflinks to contrast your wristwatch band. For e.g., silver cufflinks go well with a silver wristwatch. If you wear a wooden watch band, gold, or leather is a suitable option. So choose your cufflinks, so that it matches your dress exactly. Buy cufflinks online: Remember that an appropriate outfit is usually not as stiff as a uniform, and there are many occasions for special appearances. Remember, looking fine, exclusive and stylish. means you will always be perfectly dressed with cufflinks. You may find a wide range of designs online. To carry your clothes every where to select a suitable cufflink would be unrealistic, so surf through the net to discover a wide range of designs. Order NOW! Just click; and they'll deliver to your doorstep.

Working With The New Generation

I've heard them called by many names as of late: Generation Y, Gen Y, The Plug-and-Play Generation, The Gotta-Feel-Good Generation. What they're all referring to is the new young generation - our current 20-somethings. Every generation "deals" with the generation who comes after them. Their different views, their different ways of doing things, and so on; this generation is no exception. Why is everyone talking about this new generation now though? They've been coming along for years. They're in their 20's now, after all! Because now they're starting to impact the workforce and because we couldn't predict their group characteristics until we saw them in action. In some ways they're changing the landscape for the better, in some ways we oldies would say for the worse. Regardless of the nostalgia we feel for the "old days" this generation is plunging headlong into the workforce and will impact you and your business at some point. There's really no sense fighting it. No generation has ever changed the generation which came after it; not once that generation reached its 20's anyway. These are the kids we raised and we did raise them this way, so let's figure out how to work with them. To work with them we first need to understand them. What makes this generation tick (or turn off) and what is the impact on businesses looking to hire them? Problem: They're not called The Plug-and-Play Generation for nothing. This generation grew up on video games and television while their parents were out working and making (what they viewed as) better lives for their families. This led to a whole generation of children, now entering the workforce, who need instant gratification in whatever it is they do. Whether its work or play, the satisfaction must be immediate. Solution: What this means to the business owner looking to hire qualified workers is that you need to be diligent in assigning tasks to (or rather asking the worker if they'd be happy to do the tasks) that they enjoy doing. You must challenge this generation to the capacity in which they want to be challenged. Problem: This generation waits for nothing and no one. If they don't like the game, they find a new game to play and new people to play it with - now - not tomorrow or next week. Simple as that. Think pulling the PS2 game out of the player and inserting one they think they may like better. Solution: This goes back to speed again. They're used to moving at the speed of the internet, not the speed of the horseless carriage. You're going to have to give this generation what it's looking for or prepare to lose them. Regular check-ins individually to gauge their interest and excitement is critical to keeping this generation happy and working for you.

Problem: The Generation Y's demand that they feel good about what they're doing. If they don't feel good about it, they're not going to do it. Again, simple as that and no amount of money will convince them otherwise. Remember: they watched their parents work and work and work to earn a few extra bucks and what did it get them? Absentee parents who were rich. This generation wants quality, not necessarily quantity. Solution: Sometimes the work just isn't all that gratifying. However, you can combat that by showing your gratitude in the work being done. Often the sheer pleasure of helping someone else and that person being grateful is enough for the worker to receive the gratification they need. Problem: The generation of ADD. Oh yes, this is where ADD became popular. The Gen Y's are not going to pay attention for long. They want their information fast and to the point. Solution: Don't waste time with long drawn out memos and information. Just shoot it straight and fast! Problem: A recent study suggested that the average tenure in a job for Generation Y's is 18 months. Wow, what happened to life, or even a few years? Unfortunately those days are but a memory. As older workers retire and leave the workforce, we're left with the generation we raised and we need to count on them to fill the open positions within our companies. Remember again that this generation watched their parents stick in jobs for life, only to be spat out by the very corporations and unions who claimed they'd protect them - when they were juuuuuusssst about to collect that pension. The Generation Y's aren't going to hang around to let that happen to them.

Solution: There's no changing this generation's stick ability. So as a business owner you have two options: 1) Make the work enjoyable or 2) Prepare in advance for every single worker's eventual departure. If you opt with number 1, you need to figure out what it is that makes each and every one of your workers happy. They must be regarded as the individuals they are and with their own set of needs and instructions. Prepare to meet those needs or move on to number 2: The most crucial thing any business owner can do is to have instructions written for every task that is performed within their company. Put all those instructions in a safe place and hang on to them so you can pass them on to the worker's successor. In staffing, one of the biggest complaints we hear from clients is the need to retrain the next person. I'm sorry - that's the way it is nowadays. We train and we retrain and we need to be ready for it.

Networking With Fiber Cables

Fiber cables form one of the most important parts of the networking industry today. Fiber cables are composed of one or more transparent optical fibers enclosed in a protective covering and strength members. Fiber cables are used to transmit data by the mode of light. Various types of fiber cables available are multimode duplex fiber cables, single mode simplex fiber cables, single mode duplex fiber cables, and plastic optical fiber cables. There are many fiber optic cable manufacturers who manufacture full line of fiber cables in both single mode and multi-mode, simples, duplex and multi-strand. Several manufacturers provide low cost, quickturn, high volume fiber cables and fiber cable assembly solutions. Cables with complete assembly of fibers, strength members and jacket refer to fiber cables. These fiber cables come in variety of forms depending upon their usability and place of use. It is important to identify the exact requirement of fiber cables whether they would be easy to install, splice or terminate, etc. This is necessary as it ultimately decides the cost of installing the fiber cables. Fiber cables are required to protect fibers from external hazards. Thus before installing the fiber cables one should always assess the place of installation of fiber cables. Fiber cables required inside the house or a building are not exposed too much of hazardous condition thus simpler form and not-so-tough fiber cables can be used for installation. But if the fiber cables are to be installed for longer distances and outside premises then the cables should be robust. They should also be installed well beneath the ground to protect them not only from ground digging, water logging but also from prairie dogs.< Fiber cables comes in different types based on their usage patterns as well. The zip cord and simplex fiber cables refer to those used for desktop connections. Simplex fiber cables are one fiber, tightbuffered and jacketed. A zip cord is actually two simplex fiber cables joined by a thin web. On the other hand fiber cables made of several simplex cables are breakout fiber cables. This type of fiber cables is strong, rugged and larger. They are also a bit expensive but prove to be economic where distances are not too long and fiber count required is less. Small fiber cables required for dry conduit run, riser or plenum are known as a distribution fiber cables that needs a breakout box to be broken up or terminated in a panel box. They contain several tightbuffered fibers bundled under same jacket. Aerial fiber cables are good enough for outside installation where as armored fiber cables are used for under-ground wiring where rodents are a problem. These fiber cables have metal armoring between two jackets to prevent rodents from tampering the cabling connections. Loose tube fiber cables are perfect for plant trunk applications to prevent fibers from moisture or water. They can be buried directly in ground but must be handled carefully to prevent damage. Ribbon fiber

cables have twelve or more fiber cables packed together laid in a rows. They are also a plant fiber cables which are gel-filled and are good for water blocking. All fiber cable manufacturers manufacture different fiber cables but their product literatures should be carefully studied so as to assess which type of fiber cables they specialize in.

Believe the Hype? - Making Millions Online

How much money can you make online? Are there really online millionaires? Of course there are, but is it reasonable to expect that you can be one of them. Don't let the hype surrounding the emergence of opportunities cause you to lose your common sense. Millionaires are made by effectively assessing the needs of a market and having a product or service that addresses those needs. The internet can greatly expand your ways to sell products or services. Some people have been able to use this to make a great deal of money. Some companies that operate only on the net have made online millionaires of their founders. Before the internet there were auctions, but no eBay. With thousands of items sold daily, each one making a profit for eBay, there is no doubt that the founders must be online millionaires. Before the internet there were bookstores, but no Amazon.com. Amazon is now outdoing traditional bookstores. Don't you wish you were the founder of Amazon? Online millionaires start with an idea and a belief in themselves. They find a way to set themselves apart from the rest. Like real world millionaires, they often have enough faith in their ideas that they risk their own money and even seek additional funding elsewhere. Once they get started, they make themselves big enough that the other competition does not threaten them. Online millionaires start early in the game. For example, now that we have eBay, people often forget there are other auctions. The only real competition Amazon has is traditional bookstores that were always there. If you want to be an online millionaire, think of a need that is still largely unfulfilled. After that, you will probably have to believe in your idea enough to take some financial risks. If it doesn't work, you lose your investment. If it does, you might join the ranks of online millionaires.

Battery Sizes And Types

In both science and in technology, a battery is used as a type of device that is used to store energy, making it available for use in an electrical form. They consist of electrochemical devices, including one or even more galvanic cells. Baghdad Batteries are thought to be the first known in history, dating back from sometime between the years of 250 BCE and 640 BCE. The modern battery began with the Voltaic pile, which was developed by Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist, in 1800. As of a 2005 estimate, the battery industry generates, no pun intended, around 48 billion dollars in annual sales. Batteries can be divided into two main categories, rechargeable batteries and non-rechargeable, or disposable, batteries. Disposable batteries are also known as primary cells. They are intended for a one time use only, to be used until the chemical changes used to induce its electrical current supply have been finished. Their common usages include smaller, more portable devices that have either a low current drain or are used away from any alternative power source. Rechargeable batteries, also known as secondary cells, have a longer usage life since they can be recharged after their power has been drained. You can do so by applying an externally supplied electrical current. This causes a reversal in the chemical changes that occur during the battery's use. These devices used to do this are commonly known as rechargers or chargers. The 'wet cell,' or lead-acid, battery is the oldest form of the rechargeable battery that is still in today's use. This battery contains a liquid found in an unsealed container that requires the battery to be kept in an upright position. The area in which it is used must be well-ventilated so as not to cause the ventilated, hydrogen gas to display its explosive qualities. The lead-acid battery is quite heavy, although its cost to manufacture is low and the high surge content levels allow it to be a commonly used battery in places where its weight and handling ease are not of any concern. The most common form of a lead-acid battery is the car battery. A gel battery is known to be an expensive lead-acid battery type, containing a semi-solid electrolyte that is used to prevent spillage. The portable types are considered to be 'dry cells.' They are sealed units that are useful in appliances such as cell phones and laptop computers. These types of cells also include, nickel-cadmium or NiCd,

nickel metal hydride or NiMH, and lithium-ion or Li-Ion, listed in the order of their increasing power density and also their cost. Both disposable batteries and rechargeable batteries come in various standard sizes. This is so they can easily be used in a wider amount of appliances. The most commonly known types of batteries are the Aseries, including A, AA, AAA, and AAAA. Also known are B, C, D, F, G, J, and N. Other variants include 3R12, 4R25, PP3, PP9, and the 996 and PC926 that are used in lanterns. There are many, many more less common battery types, and their usages vary greatly.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO PUT "PIZZAZ" IN YOUR PRESENTATIONS?

There are many ways to get your audience involved in your presentation. Some are audience participation, stories, jokes, silly stunts, or songs. All of these work well, but they won't work if you are a dud! Listen to these words: Sparkle, lighten up, silly - What do they mean to you? Some days when you are doing a presentation you sometimes don't feel like being there or even being around people! This normal, but everyone can spot it when you aren't all there. NOTE#### You have about five seconds to grab your audience's attention before they go nuts on you! There are four areas you need to work on to insure that "Pizzazz" takes place. 1. Your introduction: Do you know how to introduce yourself? Do you have a good handshake? Do you smile and look people in the eye? How do you look? Clean? A slob? Wrinkled? 2. Your surroundings: Does it smell? Is it to small? To big? To cold? To hot? To noisy? As you can see the list can go on. 3. Your presentation: Have you planned the program? Are you well prepared for emergencies? Is your presentation clearly outlined? Do you know what the outcome is supposed to be? 4. Are you fun to be around?: Do you have a sense of humor? Are you serious about non-serious things? Do you have an attitude? Do you complain in front of your audience? KISMIF

(KEEP IT SIMPLE, MAKE IT FUN!) OR KISMIF (KEEP IT SILLY, MAKE IT FANTASTIC!)

RSS ABC
What is RSS? RSS means Really Simple Syndication. RSS is a special format based on XML, which was first used to unite headers with web content. In fact, RSS feeds are XML files containing data according to the RSS specification, and usually located on a website. As soon as an RSS feed appears in the Internet, any connected computer can access it. In order for the user to be able to use the RSS feed, he needs special software or services called readers or aggregators. RSS allows users to save their time, however it is rather difficult to create an RSS feed manually. That is why currently there are a lot of programs that do not require XML or RSS knowledge to use them. These programs allow you to create RSS feeds in WYSIWYG mode, as well as maintain and update it. One of such programs is Feed Editor (http://www.extralabs.net/) that has some additional functionality besides editing RSS feeds. The RSS technology is being actively developed and used in various fields. It is likely that in the future it will not be possible to make a successful website without an RSS feed. Why Use RSS? If you are a user, RSS will help you save time - you will be able to receive latest information using just one special program or web service. RSS will bring you information from websites, boards, blogs from everywhere in the Net. Besides, RSS files are quite small, so it will also save your traffic.

If you are a site owner, RSS will help you increase the popularity of your website as well as its quality. Sometimes website becomes popular only because providing an interesting RSS feed. Using RSS today is considered a good form especially that it is very easy to add an RSS feed to your website. Do not forget to update your feed often and it will fructify.
How to Read RSS? To take advantage of RSS, you need a special program (or service) for reading feeds. Now, there are a lot of such programs, both free and commercial. If you use Opera (or IE 7.0, Maxthon), you don't need any special software, because Opera can download and read RSS feeds. Of course, Opera is a browser first of all, so it doesn't have all features of an advanced RSS reader. We have already compiled the list of full featured RSS readers: http://www.yeahreader.com - Very popular free RSS reader and news aggregator (Windows); http://www.bloglines.com - Online RSS reader; How to Create RSS? To create RSS, you can use special online services or desktop applications. Moreover, if you are not afraid of difficulties, you can write the code of your feed manually, since RSS is based on XML. Windows applications: http://www.webvigour.com/ http://www.extralabs.net/ How to Promote RSS Feed? Various methods are used to promote RSS feeds. The most widely used one is submitting of the feed file into specialized search engines and directories. You can use the following services: http://feedshark.brainbliss.com/ http://www.submitrssfeed.com/ Besides submitting, any other methods usually used to promote the website can also be used to promote the feed.

Spring Cleaning Tips And Advice

It's that time of year again! Time to break out the cleaning supplies and trash bags. That yearly spring ritual is upon us. You hate to think of the time it is going to take you. You wonder if wasting a whole Saturday or even the whole weekend is worth it. We want everything done instantly, that's the fast paced world we are living in today. We've got some spring cleaning tips and advice from the pros that will help you get done in record time. Professional home cleaners come prepared and they're not going to waste any time. If you can afford it, hire them! If you can't hire the professionals here's how to get it done just like you did. How To Do Spring Cleaning The Right Way Motivation is key to getting things done and getting them done fast. Motivate yourself and the family with a special outing when the project is complete. The professionals don't take TV or email breaks and you shouldn't either. The ultimate goal for professionals is to get in and get out, for you it's get done and move on! Listen to some music that really gets you moving. You could even load an audio book onto your iPod and listen to that while you clean. That's multitasking at its best! Don't forget that dirt and dust follow the laws of gravity. It falls just like everything else. So, start at the top and work your way down.<

Spring Cleaning Safety Tips Make sure you dress for the job. You want to be comfortable but functional. The clothes you wear should be loose but not so loose as to catch on corners, doorknobs, or anything that could spill. If you're going to be on your knees a lot, look at investing in some knee pads. The professionals use them, and for good reason. You'll loose steam and motivation quickly if you start feeling uncomfortable. Don't forget the gloves! These can keep the germs and chemicals off your skin. The regular yellow cleaning gloves you see at any grocery store will work fine. Have a Plan! Probably the most important thing you're going to want to do, before you even break out the mop, is

have a plan! This alone can cut a major amount of time off your spring cleaning project. Instead of guessing what to do next, you'll have your plan of action right in front of you. Top of the list: pick up the clutter. You don't want to slide your junk from side to side or just clean under and around it. Doing this first will make your whole job easier.

Why Get Your Business Degree Online?

Business world is very competitive and full of challenging tasks. Having a broad range of current business skills will help you to do well in the business world. Therefore, if you are a working individual who want to earn a business degree for your career advancement but you do not want to on hold your current career just to go back to school for the degree; then, earning your business degree online should be your right choice. There are many advantages to earning your business degree online. You will find that there are many prestigious colleges and universities offer complete online business degree programs taught by the same faculty who teach in their classrooms. Online degree programs cover from basic administration, marketing, finance, management, public relation, human resources to business special focus degrees such as market research, project management and finance analysis to name a few. These high quality online business degree programs are flexible to suit the needs of you busy lifestyle. You can complete the online business courses at your own schedule which mean that you even can complete your degree courses faster with the traditional college classroom-based courses; off course, if you busy life style can't make it, you can follow you own pace toward the completion of your business degree. This is the advantage of online education which everything can be made flexible to suit your own needs. Many people have a miss interpretation of online education by thinking that earning a degree through an online degree program mean that you need to study alone. In fact, this interpretation is not true; you actually can easily find study groups online that discuss your course of study, as well as Internet bulletin boards or chat rooms related to your topic. Some course works even need you to form a study group with your other online "classmates" to complete the group course works. In addition, instructors are oftentimes more available online and can provide added individual attention to students. With online business degree, you can further your education in business related fields without giving up your current career and income and you can take the course based on your own timetable and your

financial situation. Many business degrees are available online for you to choose from based on your particular interest and skills. Students who graduate with a business degree usually go to work immediately after graduation; business related jobs are always in demand and online business degree programs have make it easily for you to achieve these business related skills which are needed to compete in this competitive business world.

What Are Survivable Computer Systems

Definition Of A Survivable Computer System ---------------------------A computer system, which may be made up of multiple individual systems and components, designed to provide mission critical services must be able to perform in a consistent and timely manner under various operating conditions. It must be able to meet its goals and objectives whether it is in a state of normal operation or under some sort of stress or in a hostile environment. A discussion on survivable computer systems can be a very complex and far reaching one. However, in this article we will touch on just a few of the basics. Computer Security And Survivable Computer Systems -------------------------------------------------Survivable computer systems and computer security are in many ways related but at a low-level very much different. For instance, the hardening of a particular system to be resistant against intelligent attacks may be a component of a survivable computer system. It does not address the ability of a computer system to fulfill its purpose when it is impacted by an event such as a deliberate attack, natural disaster or accident, or general failure. A survivable computer system must be able to adapt, perform its primary critical functions even if in a hostile environment, even if various components of the computer system are incapacitated. In some cases, even if the entire "primary" system has been destroyed. As an example; a system designed to provide real-time critical information regarding analysis of specialized medications ceases to function for a few hours because of wide spread loss of communication. However, it maintains the validity of the data when communication is restored and systems come back online. This computer system could be considered to have survived under conditions outside of its control. On the other hand, the same system fails to provide continuous access to information under normal circumstances or operating environment, because of a localized failure, may not be judged to have fulfilled its purpose or met its objective.

Fault Tolerant And Highly Availability Computer Systems ---------------------------Many computer systems are designed with fault tolerant components so they continue to operate when key portions of the system fail. For instance; multiple power supplies, redundant disk drives or arrays, even multiple processors and system boards that can continue to function even if its peer component is destroyed or fails. The probability of all components designed to be redundant failing at one time may be quite low. However, a malicious entity that knows how the redundant components are configured may be able to engineer critical failures across the board rendering the fault tolerant components ineffective. High availability also plays a role in a survivable computer system. However this design component may not maintain computer system survivability during certain events such as various forms of malicious attack . An example of this might be a critical web service that has been duplicated, say across multiple machines, to allow continuous functionality if one or more the individual web servers was to fail. The problem is that many implementations of high availability use the same components and methodology on all of the individual systems. If an intelligent attack or malicious event takes place and is directed at a specific set of vulnerabilities on one of the individual systems, it is reasonable to assume the remaining computer systems that participate in the highly available implementation are also susceptible to the same or similar vulnerabilities. A certain degree of variance must be achieved in how all systems participate in the highly available implementation. What's The Difference Between An Attack, Failure, And Accident? How Do These Differences Impact A Survivable Computer System ----------------------------------------------------------<

In many cases when I am discussing the security of systems with customers, the question of business continuity and disaster recovery come up. Most companies that provide a service that they deem critical just know the system needs to be operational in a consistent manner. However, there is typically little discussion about the various events or scenarios surrounding this and that can lead to great disappointment in the future when what the customer thought was a "survivable computer system" does not meet their expectations. Some of the items I like to bring up during these conversations is what their computer systems goal and objective is, what specifically does continuous operation mean to them, and specifically what constitutes an attack, failure, or accident that can cause loss of operation or failure to meet objectives. A failure may be defined as a localized event that impacts the operation of a system and its ability to deliver services or meet its objectives. An example might be the failure of one or more critical or noncritical functions that effect the performance or overall operation of the system. Say, the failure of a module of code that causes a cascading event that prevents redundant modules from performing

properly. Or, a localize hardware failure that incapacitates the computer system. An accident is typically an event that is outside the control of the system and administrators of a local / private system. An example of this would be natural disasters such as hurricanes, if you live in south Florida like I do, or floods, or wide spread loss of power because the utility provider cut the wrong power lines during an upgrade to the grid. About two years ago, a client of mine who provides web based document management services could not deliver revenue generating services to their customers because a telecommunications engineer cut through a major phone trunk six blocks away from their office. They lost phone and data services for nearly a week. An now we come to "attack". We all know accidents will happen, we know that everything fails at one time or another, and typically we can speculate on how these things will happen. An attack, executed by an intelligent, experienced individual or group can be very hard to predict. There are many well known and documented forms of attacks. The problem is intelligence and human imagination continuously advance the form of malicious attacks and can seriously threaten even the most advanced designed survivable computer systems. An accident or failure does not have the ability to think out of the box or realize that a highly available design is flawed because all participants use the same design. The probability that an attack might occur, and succeed may be quite low, but the impact may be devastating. Conclusion ----------------------------------------------One of the reasons I wrote this article was to illustrate that it's not all about prevention. Although prevention is a big part of survivable computer system design, a critical computer system must be able to meet its objectives even when operating under hostile or stressful circumstances. Or if the steps taking for prevention ultimately prove inadequate. It may be impossible to think of all the various events that can impact a critical computer system but it is possible to reasonably define the possibilities. The subject of survivable computer systems is actually one of complexity and ever evolving technology. This article has only touched on a few of the basic aspects of computer system survivability. I intend on continuing this article to delve deeper into the subject of survivable computer systems. You may reprint or publish this article free of charge as long as the bylines are included. Original URL (The Web version of the article) -----------http://www.defendingthenet.com/NewsLetters/WhatAreSurvivableComputerSystems.htm

From The Heartland To The Table: Dine In With Fresh Regional Tastes Of The Nation
Demand for wholesome, sustainable food from American land is gaining momentum as Americans become increasingly aware of their food's composition and origin. Industry experts agree: Natural and domestic are two key criteria for food consumption and will remain on-trend for years to come. American Lambs, produced in nearly every state across America and available fresh year-round, are raised on a high-quality natural diet and are free of growth hormones, offering a tender, mild flavor that fits in perfectly with this movement. In fact, according to a recent Synovate study, consumers prefer American Lamb, ranking it superior in terms of quality, taste and healthfulness to imported lamb. In keeping with the preferences of U.S. consumers, domestic producers raise American Lamb to ensure the highest-quality product with a consistently mild flavor and higher meat-to-bone ratio. Chefs across the nation respond to the growing demand for fresh, natively grown ingredients with inventive spins on close-to-home, regional cuisines. From the depths of the Southwest to the heart of the Big Apple, chefs demonstrate how lamb's versatility and savory flavors harmonize beautifully with cuisines deeply rooted in American heritage. To help expand this trend to the home, acclaimed chefs have provided ideas for dining in with a variety of inventive American Lamb dishes that pay tribute to regional cuisines from across the nation, including Floribbean, Midwest, Southwest and Classic New York: Floribbean: The infusion of Floridian, Latin and Caribbean cultures has introduced an innovative cuisine that treats America to savory meats combined with sweet fruit flavors and straight-from-thegarden side dishes and garnishes. Sear a boneless lamb loin marinated in a guava or citrus glaze. Serve with calypso rice and a fruit salsa. Midwest: Midwestern cuisine continues to change with its seasons, from sheltering stews to backyard burgers. For a one-pot meal that's great for entertaining and tastes just as great the next day, try serving a lamb loin roasted with carrots, celery, potatoes and turnips

Southwest: Southwestern fare is light, zesty and fun. These dishes are easy to create and simple to share. Grilled lamb with salsa verde is perfect when serving a large group. Butterflied lamb shoulder is tender and flavorful once marinated in spicy salsa and tossed on the grill. Classic New York: As the indisputable restaurant capital of America, some of the city's most enduring scenes are upheld by American culinary classics such as the grilled rack of lamb, New York strip and

garlic mashed potatoes. A roasted rack of lamb with a rosemary rub is easy to prepare and provides the perfect crowd pleaser. Southwest Lamburger With Golden Tomato-Mango Ketchup Recipe from Chef Sandy Garcia 4 servings Preparation time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes 1 pound ground American Lamb 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped roasted poblano or pasilla chile pepper 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley leaves) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 hamburger buns Golden Tomato-Mango Ketchup recipe follows Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Make into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill over coals covered with grey ash for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Place lamb patty on each bun and top with golden tomato-mango ketchup. Golden Tomato-Mango Ketchup 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 small onion, chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 4 yellow tomatoes, chopped 1 mango, peeled and chopped 2/3 cup white wine or chicken broth 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon white pepper In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saut for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and mango, cook for 5 minutes. Blend in wine or broth, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cool. Place in blender and blend until smooth.

Wireless Home Security Camera

Home security is an important issue for any person. A person's home is their castle and they want to feel safe and secure. There are several security measures that can be implemented to ensure security such as alarms but one that ensures peace of mind is a wireless home security camera package. What's need in the package is a camera to fit either just outside the front or back door that transmits a wireless signal. The best one to buy would be one that has night vision to ensure you can see everything at night. The second would be a receiver. Some receivers have screens so you can watch what's going on no matter where you are and others need to be connected to a computer or television to see the transmission. If connected to a computer or television the live feed from the camera can be directly recorded to a hard drive or a cassette or DVD depending on which is convenient. Several cameras can be implemented to get several signals meaning more coverage of the home and the surrounding area. These wireless home security packages are common and can be purchased at most electronics stores. They are on the expensive side but are worth the purchase for the kind of technology it has. With almost everything becoming wireless these days it was only a matter of time until cameras became wireless also. Most people need some sort of security measure in place, not for protection, but for peace of mind that they are safe in their home. Although there are several other measures that can be implemented in

terms of security, the wireless home security camera is a valuable tool for keeping an eye on things at all times. It will complement any other security measure you have in place and will not disappoint.

More things I have learned

Growing old does have one benefit ... experience. So, I am continuing here to share my vast pool of knowledge. Of course my girlfriend can't resist telling me I need to clean the pool, but heres the list anyway. 1. If you do anything that gets your hands wet, soapy or dirty, your nose WILL itch. 2. When you give your email out anywhere on the internet, you will soon learn all you never wanted to know about body part enhancements. 3. A cat does not love you. It simply allows you to live with it IF you pet, feed and clean it's litter box on a regular basis. Otherwise, you're history. 4. Your Co-Workers, on the other hand, DO love you ... at least as long as you continue to give them good stuff to talk about when you aren't around. 5. You are NOT the master of your fate. Your mother is. And when you get married, your wife is. 6. Life is beautiful .. Life sucks ... life is beautiful ... life sucks. Repeat as necessary. 7. There is a chip in all cars that keeps them from starting unless you stroke the dashboard correctly and sincerely mean it when you say "Come on baby .. you can do it". 8. Computers will only work correctly when you DON'T need them to. 9. A kiss is just a kiss, and a smile is just a smile, but a baby is forever. 10. There is no such thing as a ghost that can haunt you ... except in your own mind. 11. Nothing is carved in stone ... other than what will happen if you forget your other half's birthday or anniversary. 12. No matter how hard you try, you will NEVER be able to fold laundry according to your spouse's instructions.

13. Anything you think will happen, won't... and anything you think won't happen, will. 14. Love is a two way street .. unless you are on the freeway and then there may be lots of exits before you get somewhere.