Downloading Spyware Removers: Think Before, not AfterWritten by Alexandra Gamanenko
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We all have been told not to be too credulous; still lots of us fall for advertising bait. You must have already heard or read tips like these, but maybe they are worth reading once more: Tip 1 If a company is unscrupulous in choosing means of advertising: tone of its ads is aggressive, they are scaring a potential customer and demanding immediate action (scan and system, install/buy/download some program NOW or something nasty will happen), if a company is using pop-ups and especially spam to distribute its "message"-- you'd better stay clear Tip 2 If a company is very young and yet claims to offer something really wide-range and universal, or better to say, panacea-like, solution, with 100% guarantee--it's most likely a lie. No product is capable of protecting your PC against all malware. Only irresponsible vendors give such false promises, and only naive users believe them. Tip 3 However name product bear, name is not product itself. Cool names don't describe functions, quality, or reliability of program, though imply them (usually it's not true). Words "perfect" or "advanced" in product's name may sound good, but don't at all mean this product works well or is better compared with others. The conclusions are rather simple. Don't believe everything ads say. Do spend time on background checks before downloading, and you won't have to waste plenty of time, money and nerves afterwards.
Alexandra Gamanenko currently works at Raytown Corporation, LLC -- an independent software developing company, which provides various solutions for information security. Raytown Corporation, LLC has never used and is never going to use any deceptive advertising tactics. Its anti-keylogging software is of high efficiency, though you will never see its ad in a pop-up window.
| | What Women Want From Men, Dating and RelationshipsWritten by Toni Coleman, LCSW
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When I asked for their list(s) of turn-off's and pet peeves; conversation turned to physical attraction, which had little mention in first part of our discussion. All stressed importance of good sexual (and overall) chemistry. They cited attributes such as "too frail", "crooked teeth" and "overly muscled" as deal breakers for them. The younger group of women placed a greater emphasis on looks and a need for excitement in their relationships. All agreed that they would not choose a partner who was lacking in ambition and/or who was egotistical and (most likely) unable to be other half of a giving and supportive union. The subject of dating brought up greatest difference in views between two age groups. The younger women had a less defined view of what a date is. Meeting at a bar, a last minute get together and sharing tab were all seen dating, when out with a non-platonic friend. However, 30 somethings felt a date should be arranged ahead of time with one person (formally) asking other one out. All felt that woman should at least offer to split tab, but that man should always pick up check. All agreed that "hooking-up" and "booty calls" are not dates. The women all said that when they really like a guy their feelings are expressed in way they treat him. One woman stated that words are not way women usually express their interest- especially early in a relationship. Everyone agreed that a man can know how a woman feels by nice things she does for him. If she shows a lot of interest in him, cares about what he has to say, and wants to know what is going on in his life- she really likes him. Lastly, we discussed telltale signs of a woman's lack- or loss- of interest. They will not answer (or return) calls, say they are busy/unavailable or use some indirect way to communicate their disinterest. The key point they all agreed on is that women "are taught to be nice, not mean." This is probably why you guys out there are so confused when a woman says one thing and does another. The differences between men and woman have been talked about in books, portrayed in film and used in some of best punch lines. This us/them emphasis seems to have contributed to misinterpretations and poor communication that so many singles lament. This dating coach thinks that dating and relationship communication will be improved when men and women learn to listen to, and really hear, what each other are saying (verbally and non-verbally). Deep listening without an assumption that interpretation and translation is required should help to bring clarity, openness and candor. Imagine a dating game where everyone speaks same language and there are rules for fair play. I'm already imagining an inbox that is not constantly overflowing.
Toni Coleman, MSW is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach who has been quoted in many publications including: The Chicago Tribune and The Orlando Sentinel newspapers and Family Circle, Woman's Day, and Star magazines. She has been featured on ABC News; Discovery Health Channel and AOL Online. She is a weekly contributing commentator on the KTRS Radio Morning Show, (St. Louis, MO). Toni founded Consum-mate.com in 2002.
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