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Caution! - Warning About Counterfeit And Pirated Software
 According
to a recent report from Microsoft®, the number of customers who unknowingly
purchased counterfeit and pirated Microsoft software has risen dramatically
over the last two years. This software poses a serious risk to security,
since studies around the world have shown that a high percentage of illegally
copied or downloaded software contains spyware, malware, or other malicious
code. Consumers who are duped by fraudulent software can encounter viruses,
lose personal information, risk having their identities stolen, and waste
valuable time and money.
Worse yet, today's counterfeiters are often large criminal syndicates that
don't stop at distributing hundreds of copies of unlicensed software.
Software pirates are likely to create botnets, which are armies of
compromised computers controlled by cybercriminals and used to perform a host
of illegal Internet activities.
Here are some tips to help you avoid buying counterfeit software:
- Take the time to fully research the products
that you are buying and from whom you get them. Read reviews and talk to
retailers so that you build a knowledgeable perspective.
- If the price seems too good to be true, it
probably is. Buy from a reputable source such as major retailers or
other recognized resellers.
- Look for spelling mistakes on the software package
or a shoddy appearance.
- Make sure software products are licensed. It is
standard that every legal piece of software includes a developer's
license agreement.
- If you're unsure if a product is legitimate,
call the manufacturer.
Microsoft has launched an education campaign to help you
recognize counterfeit and pirated software, and know if you're purchasing
genuine products. For more information, visit their "How to Tell"
site at http:microsoft.com:80/howtotell.
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Reminder from PSC
PSC will NOT request account information from our customers by
email. Emails asking for your username, password, etc. are NOT coming from
PSC and should be deleted.
Community Calendar Information
PSC offers a Community Calendar each month in our eNewsletter.
Information submitted must be regarding an event open to the public,
including:
Benefits
Church Picnics
Civic or Community Meetings
Community Fests
School Events
Shooting Matches
Sporting Events
Summer Picnics
Send the following information:
Sponsoring Organization Name
Event Name
Date, Time & Location of Event
Short description of the event or festivities
You have three options:
A. Send us a brief description (limited to 30 words) of the event including
date, time and what is available
B. The event name, date and time and a link to a single website
C. E-mail us your flyer. We can reformat most documents into a PDF.
The newsletters will be distributed in the first week of the
month so information should be submitted by the first of the month. Items
will be posted no more than 2 months in a row unless there are multiple dates
on the events.
Email your submissions to update@psci.net with Community Calendar in
the subject line.
PSC will not be responsible for errors or omissions.
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Community Calendar
Stir-N-Up Hope Seeks Volunteers for the 2010 Therapeutic Riding
Season
On Saturday March
13th at 9:30 am, Stir-N-Up Hope will hold a volunteer
sign up and training session. We need volunteers to help as side-walkers and
horse leaders during the sessions and people to help exercise the horses.
Horse exercisers will need at least two years riding experience.
To get to our facility from Hwy 231 go West on CR 500. Turn right on CR 200
(Hackleman Cemetery Road). Turn left at the stop sign. The barn is the first
building you will come to on the left. If you would like to help, need more
directions or information call Kelly Epperson at 812-649-0941 or e-mail stirnuphope@psci.net or visit our
website at www.stir-n-uphope.org.
Southern Indiana Horseman Club - 2010 Calendar of Events
This calendar includes the schedule for trail rides, horse shows and euchre
tourneys. Click
here to view the calendar.
2010 Home Health Free Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening
From Perry County Memorial Hospital – click
here for more information.
Spencer County
Tourism Commission Public Input Session
The Spencer County Tourism Commission has hired an outside facilitator to
help create a strategic vision for travel and tourism in the county. As part
of this, focus groups will be held for various segments of the county’s
tourism industry. One session will be open to the general public specifically
to seek your input, ideas and comments.
All community members are welcome to attend—to offer comments or just to
listen. The public session will be held Tuesday, February 9, from 6-8 p.m. at
Honey Creek Farm in Rockport. If you have questions or comments prior to this
session, please call Melissa Wilkinson, executive director of the Spencer
County Visitors Bureau, (812) 937-4199, or Mary Jeanne Schumacher, president
of the Tourism Commission, (812) 357-6808.
2010 Wellness
Connection Free Health Screenings
From Perry County Memorial Hospital – click
here for more information.
Perry County Chamber
of Commerce February Event Calendar
Click here for the
Perry County Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
2010 Fresh Start
Free Quit Smoking Clinic
From Perry County Memorial Hospital – click
here for more information.
Community Table
Community Table is open every Thursday evening (except holidays) to offer a
free nutritional meal to anyone in need, or for anyone who would enjoy the
companionship of others. Held in the Dale Presbyterian Church basement (use
the rear entrance across from the Integra Bank drive through), the door opens
at 4:30 p.m. CT and the meal is served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT. Doors will
close at 7 p.m. CT. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge. Bring a friend.
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This Month's FAQ - What Are Hashtags And How Do I Use Them?
Question: As someone who's just getting started on
Twitter, I'd like to know more about hashtags. What are they and how do I use
them?
 Answer:
Hashtags are a community-driven way to label tweets (posts made to Twitter).
They begin with the hash mark (#), followed by a word, phrase, or
abbreviation—examples of hashtags include #americanidol and #lakers. When you
insert a hashtag in your post, it makes it easy for Twitter users who don't
already follow you (plus anyone searching Twitter) to find your public
contributions to the discussion on that particular topic.
Here are some tips for you:
- In order to get tracked via a
hashtag, you need to opt-in and follow twitter.com/hashtags. Every time
you make a post in Twitter that includes a hashtag, it will show up as a
real-time post on hashtags.org.
- If you visit hashtags.org, you can click
on any tag and it will show you all of the posts that have been tagged
with that keyword.
- You can search for hashtags on
Twitter by using the search box on the Twitter sidebar.
- You can also subscribe to any updates that
contain a tag by visiting hashtags.org, entering in the tag you want to
follow, and then clicking "subscribe."
By the way, thanks for the question. We're glad we could hash
over this topic with our readers.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In February
Lend a Hand in Haiti
http://redcross.org - You can
help the victims of the catastrophic earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti by
making a contribution to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.
It will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies and
technical assistance. Visit their site to make a donation, get news updates
from Haiti, and find out how to get information if you have loved ones there.
You can also send a $10 donation by texting 'Haiti' to 90999.
Celebrate Black History Month
http://biography.com/blackhistory/index.jsp - February
is Black History Month, and a great time to visit this site. It features an
interactive timeline to give you an overview of black history. You can also
read articles, watch videos, play games, and check out featured bios on such
notable figures as Barack Obama, Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr., and
Rosa Parks.
Cruisin' for Trip Tips
http://cruisecritic.com - Considering
a cruise? Whether you're an experienced or novice cruiser, this detailed site
can help you plan your trip. Find the best cruise for you by destination,
lifestyle, cruise line, or price. Read features about weather, dietary
restrictions, safety, trends, and more. Communicate with other cruisers on
the message boards. And don't forget to read the expert cruise reviews for
advice from the pros.
Hot Site for Chili Lovers
http://chilicookoff.com - This
is the online home of the International Chili Society (ICS). Cookoffs take
place throughout the world, and winners are qualified to compete at the
World's Championship Chili Cookoff held each year in October. Check it out to
read about cookoff winners dating back to 1967 and get some of their chili
recipes to try at home. It's a sure recipe to heat up cold days.
Tour a Dream Home for Inspiration
http://hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html - It
never hurts to dream big, and this site lets you experience the HGTV Dream Home
2010 in multiple ways. View the floor plan, watch videos, get a feel for life
in New Mexico (where the home is located), or take a room-by-room tour. Check
out the blog to learn even more about this contemporary Pueblo-style home.
And if you like what you see, visit the Products section to find pieces to
make your own home a little dreamier.
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Short Tutorial - Changing the Sound of E-mail Notification
You probably enjoy having the freedom to change the ring tone on
your phone to suit your personality and preferences. Well, you have a similar
opportunity to change the sound you hear when new e-mail arrives on your
computer. Just follow the steps below for your e-mail program and operating
system:
Changing the Sound of New E-mail Notification Using ...
E-Mail Program: Outlook Express 6 or Mozilla Thunderbird
Computer Operating System: Windows XP
- Select "Control Panel"
from the "Start" menu. (Make sure you are in "Classic View.")
- Double click on the "Sounds and
Audio Devices" icon.
- The Sounds and Audio Devices
Properties window will open. Click on the "Sounds" tab.
- Highlight "New Mail
Notification" in the "Program Events" list.
- In the "Sounds:" field,
select a sound from the drop-down list, or use the "Browse"
button to find a sound not in the list. To assist you in selecting a
sound, click on the arrow button next to the drop-down list to listen to
a sound of interest.
- When you have made your selection, click on the
"Apply" and then the "OK" buttons to accept and save
your changes.
Changing the Sound of New E-mail Notification Using ...
E-Mail Program: Windows Mail or Mozilla Thunderbird
Computer Operating System: Windows Vista
- Select "Control Panel"
from the "Start" menu. (Make sure you are in "Classic
View.")
- Double click on the
"Sounds" icon.
- The Sound window will open. Click on
the "Sounds" tab.
- Highlight "New Mail
Notification" in the "Program" list.
- In the "Sounds:" field,
select a sound from the drop-down list, or use the "Browse"
button to find a sound not in the list. To assist you in selecting a
sound, click on the "Test" button to listen to a sound of
interest.
- When you have made your selection, click on the
"Apply" and then the "OK" buttons to accept and save
your changes.
Changing the Sound of New E-mail Notification Using ...
E-Mail Program: Mail.app
Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5
- With Mail.app open, click your
cursor arrow on the "Mail" menu and select
"Preferences" from the resulting drop-down menu.
- When the Preferences window opens,
select the "General" tab by clicking on its icon.
- Click on the drop-down button next
to "New mail sound." A drop-down menu listing all the sounds
in your system will appear.
- Select a sound and the sound will
play. Keep making selections and listening to sounds until you find the
one you like best.
- Once you have made your final sound selection,
close the Preferences window to save your changes.
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Best regards,
PSC
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PSC
11877 E State Road 62
PO Box 126
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(800) 511-4899
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Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.
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