Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked!

I own and operate my own website, and I have to admit that at times it is no picnic. My website is over two years old now. It is what I consider to be an on line market place, some would refer to it as an auction site; but it is so much more than that. I have also opened up my site to members from all over the world, which may have been a mistake. Whether it was or not I am not about to let some people ruin it for others. During the time my site has been in operation it has been hacked numerous times. My site has nothing to offer in the way of financial gain and yet these people continue to feel the need to hack my site. For the safety...

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New Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Features That Make Your Phone a Joy to Use

A complete and harmonious combination of two substances can create a complete and beautiful result. In like manner, the natural sweetness of Android 3.0 Honeycomb and the crispy layers of Android 2.3 Gingerbread have resulted in a new, tastier treat for Android smartphones and Android tablets--Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Google has been aiming to unite the multiple Android versions into just one version so that one and only one Android runs on whatever device--be it an Android smartphone, Android tablet, Android portable media player, Android TV, Android watch, or wherever else the little green robot can make waves. What glad tidings...

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Android Vs Apple iOS

The Android Vs Apple debate has been raging on for a long time now and it was never this big. For long Apple had been the reigning king of smartphones. Whether it be the simplistic yet beautiful hardware or their efficient software, Apple left most of its competition far behind. But, that was certainly pinching Google. So, as we all know, led to the evolution of Android. The mighty OS which has risen in popularity far surpassing many of the big fish and proving to be a strong competitor to Apple and has resulted in a virtual war of Android Vs Apple iOS. Most people these days while buying a smartphone are confused between this Android...

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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, the moniker says it all really, doesn't it? On the day he was born in July 356 BCE, Herostratus burned down the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Herostratus did so for no better reason than to become forever known, hence the Ephesians ordered that his name never be mentioned, Strabo however marked it down and so we know of Herostratic fame. But only barely, more importantly, the night it burned, Alexander the Great came into the world. Mystics claimed that Artemis was too preoccupied with the birth to save her temple, while soothsayers predicted it as a sign that a force...

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The Discovery of the Constellation Aries

Constellation has been a major part of life in the ancient times ever since humans started to observe the night sky. Pioneers of sea navigation always depend their perilous voyage by looking up to the sky to guide them as they fare along treacherous waters. Star gazers, priest and wise men of the ancient world use these groups of stars as their basis for their daily actions. Mythology tried to explain their existence and significance in terms of stories, legends and symbols. In contemporary astronomy, constellation is defined as an area celestial spheres, characterized by accurate boundaries. Constellation could also be referred to as...

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Ultrabook Vs Netbook: The Battle of Portable Mini Laptops

The need for portability and lightweight has become more and more important among technology users in the last couple of years. This desire has been met firstly by netbooks, then by tablets and now we have ultrabooks that should be perfect for people who like to travel or move a lot. But after the ultrabooks' introduction, there were people who started asking if netbooks are actually still needed and wanted by enough people. In the following lines, we will quickly compare ultrabooks and netbooks and we will try to find reasons for buying or passing one or the other. So read the rest of our ultrabook vs netbook post to see which of these...

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HTC ChaCha Review - A New Facebook Phone

In the Mobile World Congress, 2011, HTC has announced two Facebook based handsets and ChaCha is one of them. This HTC ChaCha review will provide information about the basic highlights of the device. The handsets include a physical keyboard, which is beneficial for those who love to text on their handset. You can check many mobile reviews on ChaCha and you will find one thing in common, which is the appreciation of Facebook functionalities in the device. This HTC ChaCha review aims to make you aware about the excellent Facebook features that the handset is equipped with. The availability of QWERTY keypad makes sure that the users can...

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God of War 3

This is the forthcoming installment of the God of War series of games. The iteration is currently being developed solely for the Playstation 3 console as the project was announced on E3 2008. With the protagonist, Kratos still hungers revenge from the stories in the series. In which he wants to be rid of the nightmares that have plagued him since he had been tricked into murdering his own family. The last iteration ended with a cliffhanger. If you know how God of War 2 ended, you would usually know what lies ahead in the upcoming game. Kratos has been seen on the trailer climbing Mount Olympus along with many titans to his aid. As hostile...

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Max Payne 3

PREFACE Millions of fans of Max Payne eagerly waiting for Max Payne 3 which was announced to be released in late 2009. Fans had to be patient as release was delayed to 2010 by the developer Rockstar Vancouver, alongside several other Take-Two Interactive franchises in order to "benefit from having more development time." Fans were little disappointed when in June 2010, the game was again pushed back to 2011. Now it is expected to be released before October 2011. Hope this time it will be finally the end of long wait. The ESRB rating of the game is still pending. Max Payne 3 will be published by Rockstar Games for Microsoft Windows, Xbox...

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Why I *Probably* Won't Be Playing Diablo III

It's been nearly twelve years since I first played Diablo II and longer still since I first played the classic that is the original Diablo. Since then, I've been chomping at the bit for more. The first Diablo still ranks as one of my favorite games of all time. Although, Diablo II was damn good it still fell short of the masterpiece that was the first installment of Diablo. Even with the innovations and changes it introduced to the franchise and while it was still a great game, it never captured the atmosphere and memorable moments the way Diablo had. This made the announcement of Diablo III, a sequel twelve years in the making, not...

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Quickstart Guide To Getting Started With The Google Plus Social Network

The Google Plus social network is now open for business... but how do network marketing and business owners take advantage of this new social media platform that some say will rival Facebook? After being an invitation-only site for many months, on September 22, 2011, the Google Plus social network became open to the general public. Google Plus is probably the one and only site that can even attempt to put a dent in the behemoth that is Facebook's social network. Posting record numbers, Google+ is up to an estimated 50 million users in just 3 months since offering the service...it took Facebook 3 years to get to that point! So should...

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Is The iPhone Boom A Business Boon?

We all know how the iPhone frenzy has grabbed popular imagination since it was first announced in Jan 2007. With its cool feature set, slick appearance, powerful computing capabilities, beautiful display and intuitive touch navigation, this poster boy of the mobile generation has captured the imagination of gizmo freaks and tech phobics alike. To get some measure of iPhone's success, one only needs refer to Tim Cook's (Apple's COO) recent statement at a conference - he said that the company had "really good confidence" the company would hit 10 million iPhones sold by the end of 2008. According to a research from IDC, 70 percent of those polled...

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The Hitler Pact - A Blood Oath

Brothers Alexander Adolph, Louis and Brian William live in a quiet working- class suburb in Long Island ,New York. They are all native New Yorkers. None have ever married or had children. Two of them have their own landscaping business and one is a social worker. Their brother Howard died in an auto accident. It has been reported that these brothers have lived a sad life by most standards. Living in seclusion, loneliness and fear. An existence with no vision or concept of what the American dream could or should mean to them. The dream of marriage, family children, grandchildren. The hope and dreams that we all grab hold of. The hope...

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The World of Movie Distribution Is a Tough Place

The world of movie distribution is a tough place. After fighting and sweating to finish a movie you're mentally and physically exhausted. You just want to take a break and rest, but you can't because finishing a movie is only half the battle. It's time to enter the world of movie distribution. Movie distribution is a tough place for filmmakers new to the grind. It's hard to switch off the creative mind to deal with the business side of selling movies. What I've learned the hard way is the movie distribution really starts with promoting and marketing a movie. Social media is an inexpensive way to get the word out about your movie and create...

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My Most Anticipated Movies of 2011

As we kick off a new year in cinema, I thought I'd take time to look ahead at the films we'll be hit with over the course of the year. In this article, I'll be going over what my 15 most anticipated movies are for the year. Now it should be noted, these aren't the movies that I feel will be the best of 2011 necessarily. Rather, they're the ones that, as of the time of this writing, I am anticipating the most. So without further ado, here are my most anticipated movies of 2011. 1. Sucker Punch Director: Zack Snyder Writer: Zack Snyder and Steve Shibuya Stars: Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish Release Date: March 25, 2011 Genre:...

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Explosive Chemicals - How Dangerous are They?

Enter at your own risk! The flammable hazard signs with their bright red flame graphic and danger wordings say it all. You are now entering a restricted area... Many people have a natural fear of chemicals that catch fire easily. In fact, I know of some people who became so nervous whenever they have to come into the chemical areas that they lost their concentration and fumble about with their activities, visibly shaken. It is as if the whole place is going to explode in their faces anytime. However, if this natural fear is allowed to paralyze us, there will not be any oil refinery, oil wells or even petrol stations anywhere. Industrial processes...

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Xbox 360 Accessories - What They Are and Why You Need Them

Welcome to the world of Xbox 360--the gaming world's most powerful, innovative, and advanced platform ever! Since its unveiling on MTV on May 12, 2005, Xbox 360 has taken the world by storm. Preceded by the much-hyped Xbox, this phenomenal gaming platform is the second video game console produced by Microsoft The console completely sold out when it was released in all regions except for Japan. The Xbox 360 platform was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SIS, and according to Microsoft, has sold over 22 million units worldwide as of September 30, 2008. The Xbox 360 is available in three console configurations: the "Arcade", the...

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Samsung Galaxy 3 Vs Samsung Galaxy 5 - Both Are Dynamic in Nature

This month only Samsung launched one of its new mobile phone Samsung Galaxy 3 in the mobile phones market, and one of its most awaited mobile phones Samsung Galaxy 5 would be out soon, in the mobile phone market. Samsung Galaxy 3 and 5 both are dynamic in nature with stunning looks and both are ready to rock in the mobile phone market. Both, Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 are totally different from each other in terms of their looks, design, size and features.Samsung Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 5 both are dynamic in nature with stunning looks and both are ready to rock in the mobile phone market. Nowadays, Galaxy 3 is currently being offered on very...

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Making Extra Income - Listen to Experience

A wise man told me many years ago that the man swinging the hammer is not the one who gets rich. Being young and impressionable I nodded my head in agreement but I had no idea what this meant. I thought it had something to do with getting a job in an office versus working in the trades. I realized later in life that it had more to do with leverage, staying out of debt and having many people or business ventures working for you generating income rather than going it alone. I learned along the way you have to listen to people who have actual money making experience to be able to forge you own way. These types of people are usually right...

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eShop - Virtual Online Shops

As increasingly many people venture into online shopping, so does the number of eshops. Eshops online or better defined as virtual store is a place where it offers people the service of buying things through the Internet. All you need to do is get connected to the Internet, start surfing for eshops and start shopping! After selecting items and adding it to your shopping cart, you would need to enter your credit card information. There are many valid concerns of fraud, thus, it would be wise to evaluate the authenticity of the website before proceeding and it is always advisable to buy items from sellers who have good reviews from other...

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Dell Computer Dominates the Marketplace

About three out of five households in America have computers today, compared with almost no one having them just 25 years ago. And if you don't have a computer at home, you probably have access to one at work, at school, or at the public library. Computers are everywhere! And it's Dell Computers that has more places than anywhere else. There is probably a Dell computer store near you; almost every electronics store that sells computers sells Dells. Finding a Dell computer for sale on the Internet is as easy as typing a few words. You can even find Dell computer coupons with a little bit of luck and know-how. (Not that you need them: Dell computers...

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Nokia 808 PureView - Nokia's Latest Offering

Nokia was quiet last year during the MWC 2011. But everything changed this year when they announced a couple of handsets during the MWC 2012. One of the handsets is called the Nokia 808 PureView. This is the best of the pack from Nokia. Why? For one, this handset features a monster 41MP shutter. Yes, you can now say goodbye to your 5 or 8MP camera phone. You can now say hello to Nokia's most powerful camera to date. Well, this is also today's most powerful camera phone. Let us try to get to know this handset more, and see what lies underneath its hood. Read on! The 808 PureView's actual dimensions are 123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9mm and it weigh...

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Nokia Lumia 900 Announced Officially

Finally, the much awaited and anticipated Nokia Lumia 900 has been officially announced during the CES 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nokia introduced the New Lumia 900 which features a 4.3" AMOLED screen and LTE technology. Let's talk about the successor of the Lumia 800. The Lumia 900 features the same 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It comes packed with 512MB worth of RAM and runs on Windows Phone 7. We all know how snappy the Snapdragon as a processor, this alone proves that the successor of the Nokia Lumia 800 is also fast and powerful. This handset beats its predecessor when it comes to its display. The Lumia 900 comes in with...

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The Importance of Regular Exercise

Exercise regularly. We often find ourselves saying this very phrase, as if making mental notes of what we should do. However, regardless of how many times that we make this mental note, many of us fail to put it into action. We choose to relax in front of the TV because it demands no effort, instead of engaging in some kind of training. We then convince ourselves into thinking that there will be better times to engage in physical activities, like tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, and we fail to realise there is no better day than today. The sooner you start exercising regularly, the easier it will become, and the better you will feel....

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Want to Earn $1000 a Day Online? 2 Easy Ways to Have Your First 4 Figure Day THIS Year

Who else thinks that earning $1000 in a single day sounds like a far fetched day dream? Does the idea that you have the resourcefulness within you to earn what you are truly worth sound like new age nonsense and feel good personal development foolishness? If it does... you need to THINK again. As a matter of fact, as controversial as it may sound, I'd be willing to bet that 95% of the people reading this right now know enough, in this very moment....to earn $1000 in a single day, 100% online....and are also able to replicate and repeat that same success many times each and every month. (and for some of you, each and every day as well) The...

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Internet Shopping is Beneficial For Both Seller and Buyer

Internet shopping is bigger than ever. You can find anything and everything for sale online it is the latest trend dreamed up by the supermarket giants. Aimed at the rich, busy, immobile, elderly or simply lazy, all you have to do is switch on your computer and browse your way around a supermarket, before, hey presto, the goods are on your doorstep. Internet shopping is also referred to as online shopping or web shopping. Like the regular real-life shopping experience, online shopping or web shopping is the process of buying and selling conducted over the web. Internet shopping is quickly becoming the Web-Mart of convenience and savings...

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How Astrologers Think

Times have changed! How do astrologers think today? Not much differently than they've always thought. But they could be better understood. Learn more .... Russians think of their country as Aquarius ruled, according to Johnson's "Russia List". Johnson's List is a daily e-mail newsletter with information and analysis about contemporary Russia from a wide range of sources. Maybe this is why they are so open to astrology. Aquarius is also the ruling sign for astrologers. I was reading about some predictions Russian astrologers were making for the year 2002 in an article written at that time by Kevin O'Flynn for Johnson's "Russia List" entitled...

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Astrology : A Science or Superstition?

Human beings have always been curious to know their future. Whenever someone is in difficulty and cannot easily come out of it, he wants to know whether the days of his misery will come to an end at all. And if yes, then when? When one invests a great deal of time, effort or money into some project, it is natural to wonder whether that investment will bear some fruit. There have always been people around who have successfully predicted future events. Their methods have been different - some people can simply look into the future, some use tarot cards, some draw up an astrological chart which we call horoscopes, some read the lines in...

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Hackers and Social Engineering Techniques

Do you know what social engineering is? Social engineering is the act of manipulating people into doing actions or exposing confidential information. It's trickery or deception to gather information, fraud, or computer system access where in the hacker never comes face-to-face with the victim. Here are some of the social engineering techniques: The hacker steals passwords through guessing the victim's password reminder question with the help of gathered information from his or her social networking profile. One incident was when Hacker Roll was able to guess the password and broke into an e-mail account of Twitter's administrative assistant...

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Social Engineering and the Unseen Enemy

Security is only ever as strong as its weakest link, and the majority of the time, an organisation's users become the weakest point. No matter how much money is invested in security, installing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, complex remote access systems, security guards, physical access passes or a myriad of other solutions that combine to form strong layered security, if users are not educated in the basic principles of security, it is all pointless. One of the greatest risks to an organisation is the possibility that one of it's users could be manipulated or deceived into performing some action or disclosing confidential information...

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Coming Up With a Video Game Concept

In game design school, part of what I learned was not only to design an original game, but that you can gain inspiration from other sources. Many of today's video games are loosely based on feature films. Franchises such as the Lord of the Rings and the James Bond films have had many successful games based on them over the years, which has added to their popularity and drawn in new generations of fans. But, if you plan on attending a game design school, you may want to take a stab at creating something original. It's hard to come up with original ideas these days as many video games are based on films, television shows and vice versa....

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The Difference Between Satellite Internet and DSL

What is Satellite Internet? Getting high speed internet through satellite is called as satellite internet. Satellite internet is much faster than DSL or cable internet. Satellite internet can be accessed even in remote corners of the country. They are easy to install and operate. The internet speed is higher than DSL or cable internet. Satellite internet is also called as lightning fast internet connection. You can download heavy files in quick time and even listen to online radio uninterrupted. The internet speed is constant and does not fluctuate. What is DSL? The full form of DSL is Digital Subscriber Line. DSL internet is faster than cable...

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Squish Your SEO Competition Like a Bug

Want to squish your SEO competitors online like a bug and take the lion's share of the traffic? Here are some helpful strategies: Know Who You're Competing Against Do some competitive analysis to see who is at the top of the search engine results pages for the words and phrases you want your website to rank for. Analyse their SEO strategy, too, so that you know what you are up against. Some companies who are new to SEO find that although they have competition, often their competition hasn't got a solid SEO strategy and it might not be too arduous of a task to accomplish. Don't underestimate competitors. Know who you're up against,...

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Attitude is Everything

Have you heard the saying, "Attitude Is Everything"? While attitude might not really be "everything", it is the single most significant determining factor of success in many situations. Here's how it works: Change your attitude and you automatically change: 1. your perspective 2. the way you interpret things 3. the decisions you make 4. the actions you take 5. the results you get Changing your attitude can get you there more quickly, but it can also get you there in style, enjoying the ride more fully. This ShortCut is for everyone, because even if you have a great attitude already, it could always be better. It doesn't matter if you have...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Deals Announced With Price And Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the end result of months of speculation and rumours surrounding the next Google Nexus Android phone, initially thought to be called the Samsung or Google Nexus Prime the new Galaxy Nexus has now had deals, prices and a release date announced at a recent launch event. This new Samsung Galaxy handset is to be the first in the world to offer the latest Android 4.0 operating system which is also known as Ice Cream Sandwich and is a direct upgrade to the previous Google Nexus S model which was also manufactured by Samsung. UK retailers have already released details of their Samsung Galaxy Nexus deals which show...

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Samsung Galaxy S3 (S III) Benchmarked As Samsung Galaxy GT-I9300

A new set of results has just been published after testing of a new Samsung Galaxy model late last month, noted as the Galaxy GT-I9300 which many believe is the model number of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 (S III). The results of these recent tests through GLBenchmark's suite show a different screen resolution to that of the reported full HD 1080p expected on the new Galaxy S3, instead they show a 1196 x 720 pixel display which is exactly the same as the current Samsung Galaxy Nexus model. Believed to have been performed by one of Samsung's own employees, the tests also reveal that the processor was listed as 'maxing-out' at 1.4GHz rather...

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Napoleonic France

The French Style of Government The French government has drastically changed over the course of 15 years. Prior to Napoleon's rule, the French government was in a state of disarray. They suffered from a declining economy and a sudden drought of resources. At that time, France was still under the control of the Directory. However, right before the turn of the 1800's, Napoleon launched a coup to seize power. With the aid of five directors and his brother Lucien, Napoleon overthrew the Directory at the age of 30. The young tactician took advantage of political and financial disorders of the country at that time, which severely weakened...

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