Microsoft and Yahoo: Search partners

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The mobile phone gun

Most of us see airport security as a pain.. Some of us even feel violated. When you see the below pictures, you'll understand why they want our cell phones through the x-ray machine. If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. Cell phone guns have arrived.

AND they are real..

Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad. European law enforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone.

Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works. They have a good reason! Wake up to our NEW WORLD!! We shouldn't complain about airport security 'invading your privacy.

Hard Drive weight increasing?

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistahardware/thread/720108ee-0a9c-4090-b62d-bbd5cb1a7605

Microsoft's Project Natal for XBOX 360...You are the controller

How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system

This article describes how to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit of the Windows operating system. Generally, a computer's bit count indicates how much data it can process, the speed with which it can process the data, and the memory capacity. In order to optimize the computer's performance, the bit count of the operating system that is installed on the computer should match the bit count of the computer itself.

Determine the operating system bit count
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Locate the operating system that is running on your computer in this section, and then follow the steps to determine the bit count of your operating system.
Windows Vista
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If you have Windows Vista, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System window in Control Panel
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, type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: 64-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: 32-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
Method 2: View System Information window
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, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: x64-based PC appears for the System type under Item.
For a 32-bit version operating system: x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item.If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.
Windows XP
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If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
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Click Start, and then click Run.
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version <> appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under System. Note is a placeholder for a year.
Method 2: View System Information window
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Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.
Windows Server 2003
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If you have Windows Server 2003, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
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Click Start, and then click Run.
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition appears under System.
Method 2: View System Information window
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Click Start, and then click Run
Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with EM64T or ia64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.If you cannot determine the operating system bit count by using these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.Notes
To find the computer’s bit count, see the documentation that was included with the computer, or contact the hardware manufacturer.
Intel Itanium-based computers can run only 64-bit versions of Windows. Intel Itanium-based computers cannot run 32-bit versions of Windows. Currently, 64-bit versions of Windows run only on Itanium-based computers and on AMD64-based computers.

Difference among CV, Resume and BioData

People use the words RESUME, C.V., and BIO-DATA interchangeably for thedocument highlighting skills, education, and experience that a candidatesubmits when applying for a job. On the surface level, all the threemean the same. However, there are intricate differences.

RESUME
Resume Is a French word meaning "summary", and true to the wordmeaning, signifies a summary of one's employment, education, and otherskills, used in applying for a new position. A resume seldom exceeds oneside of an A4 sheet, and at the most two sides. They do not list out allthe education and qualifications, but only highlight specific skillscustomized to target the job profile in question.A resume is usually broken into bullets and written in the third personto appear objective and formal. A good resume starts with a briefSummary of Qualifications, followed by Areas of Strength or IndustryExpertise in keywords, followed by Professional Experience in reversechronological order. Focus is on the most recent experiences, and priorexperiences summarized. The content aims at providing the reader abalance of responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. AfterWork experience come Professional Affiliations, Computer Skills, andEducation

C.V CURRICULUM VITAE

C.V Is a Latin word meaning "course of life". CurriculumVitae (C.V.) is therefore a regular or particular course of studypertaining to education and life. A C.V. is more detailed than a resume,usually 2 to 3 pages, but can run even longer as per the requirement. AC.V. generally lists out every skills, jobs, degrees, and professionalaffiliations the applicant has acquired, usually in chronological order.A C.V. displays general talent rather than specific skills for anyspecific positions.

BIO-DATA

Bio Data the short form for Biographical Data, is the old-fashionedterminology for Resume or C.V. The emphasis in a bio data is on personalparticulars like date of birth, religion, sex, race, nationality,residence, martial status, and the like. Next comes a chronologicallisting of education and experience. The things normally found in aresume, that is specific skills for the job in question comes last, andare seldom included. Bio-data also includes applications made inspecified formats as required by the company.
A resume is ideally suited when applying for middle and senior levelpositions, where experience and specific skills rather than education isimportant. A C.V., on the other hand is the preferred option for freshgraduates, people looking for a career change, and those applying foracademic positions. The term bio-data is mostly used in India whileapplying to government jobs, or when applying for research grants andother situations where one has to submit descriptive essays.
Resumes present a summary of highlights and allow the prospectiveemployer to scan through the document visually or electronically, to seeif your skills match their available positions. A good resume can dothat very effectively, while a C.V. cannot. A bio-data could stillperform this role, especially if the format happens to be the onerecommended by the employer.
Personal information such as age, sex, religion and others, and hobbiesare never mentioned in a resume. Many people include such particulars inthe C.V. However, this is neither required nor considered in the USmarket. A Bio-data, on the other hand always include such personalparticulars.

EMAIL TRACKING - Useful Infromation

1) Any time you see an E-Mail that says forward this on to '10' (or however many) of your friends, sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck, good luck, you'll see something funny on your screen after you send it, or whatever, it almost always has an E-Mail tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and E-Mails of those folks you forward to.

The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able to get lists of 'active' E-Mail addresses to use in SPAM E-Mails, or sell to other spammers. Even when you get emails that demand you send the email on if you're not ashamed of God/Jesus .....that's E-mail tracking and they're playing on our conscience.

These people don't care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get them. Also, emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease - "how would you feel if that was your child"....E- mail Tracking!!! Ignore them and don't participate!

2) Almost all E-Mails that ask you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards.

All it was, and all any of this type of E-Mail is, is a way to get names and 'cookie' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers - - to validate active E-Mail accounts for their own profitable purposes.

You can do your friends and family members a GREAT favor by sending this information to them; you will be providing a service to your friends, and will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam E-Mails in the future! If you have been sending out (FORWARDING) the above kinds of E-Mail, now you know why you get so much SPAM! Do yourself a favor and STOP adding your name(s) to those types of listings regardless how inviting they might sound!...or make you feel guilty if you don't!...it' s all about getting email addresses - nothing more! You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT! Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, you are helping the spammers get rich! Let's not make it easy for them! Also: E-Mail petitions are NOT acceptable to White House, Congress or any other organization - i.e. social security, etc.

To be acceptable, petitions must have a signed signature and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you're just helping the Email trackers.