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| It's that time again. World Kindness Week is celebrated in 2002 the week of November 11 - 17, and World Kindness Day is on Wednesday, November 13th. The purpose of these events is: "To demonstrate the extraordinary power and importance of simple human kindness by promoting the practice of kind acts, large and small, on a regular basis." |
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Our Kindness Volunteer Crew will be celebrating, as usual, by fixin' computers for the public. We're going to host 2 clinics:
Gulfport Library: |
Thursday, Nov. 14 |
10 am - 2 pm |
Palm Harbor Library: |
Saturday, Nov. 23 |
10 am - 2 pm |
We not only fix computers, but we also install software and hardware (registrants must purchase what they want and bring it with them to the clinic). You MUST register for this event by going to http://synergypublishing.com and clicking on the "Tell Me More" link. Spread the word. Kindness is catching!
2) Links (these links open in a new window)
The Center for Digital Government recently selected the "Best on the Web" websites for government & education. Congratulations to Tampa for taking 1st place in the Local Government category: www.tampagov.net/
Software Utilities our Resource Center crew frequently recommends several programs to our members. Member Howard Poindexter created a webpage that has the links to download them.
The following 2 links are useful for concerned voters trying to make informed decisions next Tuesday:
Florida Amendments Great page to research the amendments we'll be voting on next Tuesday. It includes a brief summary of the amendment along with the pros and cons. This page is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Selector TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and WFLA, News Channel 8 provide this selector to help you determine which gubernatorial candidate you agree with the most.
3) The Virus Vortex
While I hate writing about viruses all the time, I often don't feel like I have much of a choice. New and recycled viruses are making the rounds, and you need to know what's a goin' on.
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The Teddy Bear
Virus Hoax This annoying little guy has been passed around before, but he's getting renewed life. You are asked to remove a file on your computer named "JDBGMGR.exe". This is a Window's system file that you can live without, but you certainly don't want or need to delete it. |
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Java Debugger Manager and its icon is the little bear you see here.
If you've already deleted the little rascal, then go to: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html for help replacing it. |
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Greeting Card Virus
Here's an interesting new virus wrinkle. Complaints are beginning to roll in from those who have been sent to FriendGreetings.com or Cool-Downloads.com to pick up an E-Card. In order to pick up your e-card, you have to download their software. In order to install their software, you have to accept their EULA (End-User Licensing Agreement - this is the window that pops up with almost any new software that you must agree to before it will install).
If you agree to their EULA, you are agreeing that their software can send email to everyone in your Microsoft Outlook Contacts Folder. This is the way an Internet worm is spread, however this time the payload is openly marketed by a Panamanian company called PermissionedMedia. They make the following claim:
"Our real-time, behavior targeted, ad campaigns are producing dramatic results for over 100 online advertisers. With industry leading click through rates as high as 10%. Displaying your targeted message on consumer's screens while they view web pages across the web."
They do this by installing spyware on your computer that watches your surfing habits, and then pops up their advertiser's advertising windows as you surf.
While this is not officially a virus or worm because you have the option of installing it, unsuspecting "customers" quickly find that they get lots of unwanted popup windows. If you've made the mistake of installing this annoying little bit of software, you should go someplace like: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99760.htm for more info and removal instructions.
4) SIG Stuff
Our SIGs (Special
Interest Groups)
all meet at our Resource Center (map:
http://www.tampa-bay.org/maps.htm).
All of our SIGs are free to TBCS members.
SIGs are a great place to get more personalized attention, and get your questions answered. The following SIGs will meet this week:
Sunday, November 3, 2-4pm
Internet SIG.
NO MEETING
Dick Bauman has led this SIG for several years, but he's finally decided
to step down. We're most appreciative of his efforts. We have
a new leader and a new meeting day and time. We'll be announcing
them soon.
Monday, November 4, 1-3pm
Beginning Embird
SIG. Led by Jan Norman
lnorman1@tampabay.rr.com
Monday, November 4, 6:30-8pm
Computer Q&A SIG.
Led by Cathy Benedict
cathy.don@verizon.net
It's that time again as Dale Atchison
will build a computer tonight for member, Kelly Reinbolt. This is a
great place to learn more about the inner workings of your computer.
Tuesday, November 5, 1-3pm
Novice SIG. Led by Jan Norman. EVERY Tuesday
afternoon.
lnorman1@tampabay.rr.com
Lots of Windows basics info presented here.
Tuesday, November 5, 7-9pm
Visual Basic SIG.
Led by Tom Kiehl
tomk@anonabay.com
Wednesday, November 6, 2-4pm
Genealogy SIG.
Led by Howard T. Smith
htsmith1015@yahoo.com
5) Educational Opportunities
Adobe presents a free seminar in Tampa on November 21st:
"Attend this
FREE Tools for the New Work seminar, co-sponsored by Hewlett-Packard and
Total Training for an in-depth look at what you can achieve with Adobe
InDesign 2.0. You'll also explore new features of Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and
see how easily you can leverage your print assets online with Adobe GoLive
6.0. Native for Mac OS X and Windows XP, these Adobe applications let you
take full advantage of the latest system software."
For more
info...
6) Share a Ride
We have a lady in the Tyrone Mall area that needs a ride in order to attend the Photoshop SIG. Please email doc@synergypublishing.com if you would be willing to help out. Thanks!