Corel Draw X4 Graphics Suite
October 9, 2008
Corel Draw X4 Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 lets you tackle creative graphics and design projects with confidence. Precision tools, market-leading file compatibility and high-quality content help you turn your creative ideas into professional results: from distinctive logos and signs, to striking marketing materials and eye-catching web graphics. Include:: CorelDRAW X4: An intuitive graphic design and page layout application. Corel PowerTRACE X4: [...]
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 lets you tackle creative graphics and design projects with confidence. Precision tools, market-leading file compatibility and high-quality content help you turn your creative ideas into professional results: from distinctive logos and signs, to striking marketing materials and eye-catching web graphics.
Include::
CorelDRAW X4: An intuitive graphic design and page layout application.
Corel PowerTRACE X4: The most accurate bitmap-to-vector tracing on the market.
Corel PHOTO-PAINT X4: An image-editing application developed specifically for a graphic design workflow.
Corel CAPTURE™ X4: A one-click screen capture utility.
New and Enhanced Features
- Modernized user interface
- CorelDRAW ConceptShare™
- Corel PowerTRACE™ X4
- EWindows Color System
- Adobe Color Management Module
- Enhanced Windows Vista® integration
- Interactive tables
- Independent page layers
- Integration with WhatTheFont™
- CorelDRAW Handbook - Insights from the Experts
- Support for RAW camera files
- And much more…….
AFTER INSTALLING THE TRIAL PACKAGE, THERE’S NO NEED TO COPY ANY DLL FILES…JUST EXECUTE THE EXE FILE FROM THE COREL INSTALLATION FOLDER.. ENJOY
Why bad times mean good times for IT
October 9, 2008
Why bad times mean good times for IT
By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news about the federal government bailing out the financial markets. OY. But while it’s making headlines, what’s happening now in the economy is contained within the mortgage banking and real estate industries. Infotech has, so far, defied the current trend.
Forrester, however, projects that 2009 IT budgets are about to get whacked. But I think Forrester still can’t see the forest for the trees. The economic problems extend only so far as they impact the ability of non-RE (real estate) and non-banking businesses to borrow.
With the exception of the dot-com era, which was all about IT and an IT investment bubble, infotech typically weathers downturns. That’s because investment in software, hardware, data centers, security, application development, etc., fuels increased efficiency and business competitiveness. In other words, sound investments in the IT infrastructure can, typically, save money and boost revenue.
Also, remember this aspect of IT: People gotta’ upgrade. They will need larger disk space, more memory, better graphics, higher bandwidth, apps that better align to their business workflow and strategy, etc. Management and users alike need and want more mobile e-mail, more Blackberrys, more mobile line-of-business apps, more wireless access, etc.
To cut operational costs and reduce capital investments, many companies will ditch locally hosted e-mail and apps and go with managed services and SaaS instead. Same with VoIP, video conferencing over IP, unified communications, etc.
Instead of high capital outlays for servers, software, and network infrastructure (not to mention payroll costs for the care and feeding of that aspect of the data center and help desk), they have a low monthly operational expense — and, often, just one neck to choke.
Likewise, companies will consolidate data centers using virtualization, blade technology, and more modern 6-core CPUs in an effort to cut energy costs and save on rent (by reducing the data center’s square footage). ROI trumps again. And don’t forget the “forced upgrades” that IT vendors can often push on their base (anyone for VB.Net?).
Then there’s security and, by extension, privacy. Companies MUST invest to harden their systems when holes are discovered or to comply with new legislation that comes down the pike. And for pure Web plays, when the economy tanks, Internet advertising becomes an even more cost-effective, and thus attractive, option for advertisers over television, radio, and print.
Moreover, with consumers and businesses pinching pennies, e-commerce services will certainly enjoy greater traffic as people shop for bargains online. E-commerce players will have to ensure their data centers are up to snuff, while brick+mortar retailers that are not online will be under intense pressure to go there.
And here’s an interesting question to ponder: what was one of the principal reasons why the big investment banks started dabbling in risky subprime mortgage instruments? Because Internet investment services ate their core business: trading. Now anyone can trade online, without paying or using a human broker. Who needs Lehman Brothers when there’s E-Trade?
Just some counter points to the projection/perception that a down economy means bad times ahead for IT. My guess is that IT marches on and even sees some impressive gains as companies cut back in other areas, and turn to IT to achieve increased efficiencies.
For more on the topic, here’s some timely supporting views:
- IT services defy the downturn
- Bright spots for the tech industry
- Disk storage sales defy economic downturn
- Why the tech industry helps pull us out of the worst of times
Heralding the newest member of Alpha
No major news here, but I just wanted to point out that the Boston Herald mentioned Jeff joined us.
Norton Internet Security 2008+Add-on Pack
October 9, 2008
Norton Internet Security 2008+Add-on Pack
Key Technologies: * Spyware protection * Anti virus * Antispam and Parental Controls ** * Two-Way Firewall * Advanced Phishing Protection * Intrusion Prevention * Rootkit Detection Features: * Spyware protection: detects and eliminates spyware * Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically * Anti virus security: protects email and instant messaging from viruses * Protects against hackers * Blocks identity theft by phishing Web sites * Improved performance delivers [...]
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Key Technologies:
* Spyware protection
* Anti virus
* Antispam and Parental Controls **
* Two-Way Firewall
* Advanced Phishing Protection
* Intrusion Prevention
* Rootkit Detection
Features:
* Spyware protection: detects and eliminates spyware
* Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically
* Anti virus security: protects email and instant messaging from viruses
* Protects against hackers
* Blocks identity theft by phishing Web sites
* Improved performance delivers faster starts and scans. NEW
* One click access to expert support. NEW
* Network security monitoring helps protect your wireless network. NEW
* Norton Identity Safe delivers enhanced identity theft protection. NEW
* Works quietly in the background. NEW
* Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
* Rootkit detection searches underneath the operating system using patented technology
* Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period ***
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1- DISCONNECT FROM THE INTERNET! THIS IS IMPORTANT!
2- Run the installer, and run the keygen located in the EDGE dir.
3- Select your product then generate and copy the Product Key from
the keygen to the Norton Setup then press the I Agree button..
4- Complete installation and finally you will get to the activation,
it’s important that you are NOT connected to the Internet!
Press the Next button.
5- You will get to a screen that tells you that you will need Internet
connectivity to continue, just press the Next Button two times until
Internet Explorer opens and tells you “Internet Explorer cannot
display the webpage”
6- Now copy the entire long URL from Internet Explorer into the keygen
in the Request URL field, select how many years you would like to
activate for and press the bottom most generate button.
7- Wait a few secs, magic is happening, then you will again be told
that you need Internet connectivity to create your Norton Account,
just press the Skip button.
8- Make a big smile as you see your subscription status
9- Enjoy a fully unlocked copy, and naturally DO NOT register this
software with Symantec, you can now reconnect to the Internet.
A bright light goes out…The Sojouner
October 9, 2008
A bright light goes out…The Sojouner
It’s impossible to encapsulate Soj’s life in a few words, but saying nothing at all would be even worse. The Dreams community was the fuel behind my belief in Second Life and Soj’s faith kept all of us on track through some rough times.
I met The Sojourner in my first months of Second Life, back when I was still considering medicine as a career. I then realized something that may seem naive now…if you ever read about stroke in a biology book, you’ll never know the whole truth: the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which every day, stroke survivors find themselves more limited than they were the day before. It’s a feeling of uselessness, of anger at yourself and at the world that very few can conquer with as much dignity and patience as Soj did. She challenged herself and the obstacles her health placed in her way. With Second Life as a filter, I almost forgot that she was a bit slower or that she reacted to a social/technical change by falling apart. She focused so much on helping others that we, in turn, almost forgot the struggles she went through or that she only had a short amount of time to be with us.
The Soj I had met wasn’t the person she was before stroke, or at least this is what she told us all. The truth is that stroke changes people – things you could do alone before, even simple things like reading the analog clock, need to be done with the help of someone else. I found this email I once sent to her:
“Often times I wish I had saved the many conversations we had. I am truly happy I met you, and even happier that you now have a part of your life that can make you feel like you have a purpose. I think the purpose was there all along, it just may be harder to adjust to it when you change from being the strong one into the one who needs support.“
I don’t know about you, but Soj never felt like she was asking for help. She inspired strength and love, while taking in a little advice or care when she was discouraged. Second Life allowed her the freedom to be who she truly was, to keep being a nurturing, loving person, even when real life was very different.
The Sojouner …despite her name, she is here for a lot more than just a day. I know a lot of us will fight to keep her dream alive. Let’s hope we can be half as strong as she was for us. To place a tribute to her, please follow this link.
DVDInfo Pro v5.08 Full
October 9, 2008
DVDInfo Pro v5.08 Full
DVDInfo Pro is application which provides information and useful tools for Blu-ray and HD-DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD R/RW burners, DVD-R DL (Double Layer) burners, DVD R DL (Double Layer) burners, DVD-ROM players. DVDInfo Pro also provides information on all CD players and burners. Some of the newer features in DVDINFOPro V5.xx: - New and improved visual interface - Blu-ray [...]
DVDInfo Pro is application which provides information and useful tools for Blu-ray and HD-DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD R/RW burners, DVD-R DL (Double Layer) burners, DVD R DL (Double Layer) burners, DVD-ROM players. DVDInfo Pro also provides information on all CD players and burners.
Some of the newer features in DVDINFOPro V5.xx:
- New and improved visual interface
- Blu-ray and HD-DVD support
- New System Information feature with accurate cpu speed calculation
- New Samsung PIPO parity scanning
- New Benq fast PIPO scanning for 8x and 16x drives
- New PIPO data and graphical save formats (PNG, GIF, JPG, BMP)
- New Colour options for graphs and plotting via colour picker
- New DVD-RDL, DVD RDL (Double Layer) support added
- LG, BENQ, NU, NEC, BTC, Liteon, Micro Advantage bitsetting added
- Access to new DVD-R/RW bitsetting functions added by Nu, BTC and Micro Advantage
- New Media revision field added to Media info
- CD/DVD Speed and Error Test functions
- Expanded Drive and Media Info sections.
- Recognition of DDCD, HD-BURN and Mt Rainier technologies
- And More
Version 5.08:
- Fixed a bug causing some trials to expire early.
- Small bug fixes.
OC: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Kulemin's first NHL goal give Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over Detroit - The Canadian Press
October 9, 2008
Kulemin's first NHL goal give Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over Detroit - The Canadian Press Kulemin's first NHL goal give Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over Detroit
Canada.com
The Canadian Press -
DETROIT - A Toronto Maple Leafs season that isn't expected to include many highlights has already produced a memorable moment.
Toronto spoils Detroit's title celebration
Maple Leafs spoil Red Wings' banner-raising party
Review: 'Body of Lies' - Los Angeles Times Review: 'Body of Lies'
Vancouver Sun
Los Angeles Times -
Director Ridley Scott and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe can't make up for a thin story. By Kenneth Turan, Times Movie Critic " Body of Lies" is a film in disguise.
“Body of Lies”
The truth about 'Lies': It's intriguing but unfocused
Suicide attacks a growing threat in Pakistan - Christian Science Monitor
October 9, 2008
Suicide attacks a growing threat in Pakistan - Christian Science Monitor Suicide attacks a growing threat in Pakistan
ITV.com
Christian Science Monitor -
Pakistan has overtaken Iraq and Afghanistan in suicide-bomb deaths this year, its intelligence agency reports. Thursday's attack in Islamabad struck the police's antiterrorism squad.
Suspected US missile strike reported in Pakistan
10 cops injured in attack on anti-terrorists squad | Attacker …
FDA to seller of ovarian-cancer test: You need permission - Los Angeles Times FDA to seller of ovarian-cancer test: You need permission
Chatter Shmatter
Los Angeles Times -
The marketer of a test for ovarian cancer doesn't actually have approval to sell the product, the Food and Drug Administration told the company late last month.
Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2008
FDA Says Ovarian Cancer Test is Marketed Illegally
Microsoft's 'New Xbox Experience' To Launch Nov. 19 - InformationWeek Microsoft's 'New Xbox Experience' To Launch Nov. 19
Washington Post
InformationWeek -
The interface behind the company's popular Xbox 360 gaming console is set for a major facelift. By Paul McDougall Microsoft said Wednesday that it is planning to launch a major overhaul of its Xbox interface on Nov. 19th.
TGS 2008: Microsoft's Schappert soldiers on in Japan
Microsoft Xbox 360 Big In Japan, But New PS3 Could Usurp Lead
Obama, Purse Swelling, Plans Half-Hour TV Ad - New York Times Obama, Purse Swelling, Plans Half-Hour TV Ad
Canada.com
New York Times -
By JIM RUTENBERG and BRIAN STELTER Senator Barack Obama has become the first presidential candidate in 16 years to buy a half-hour of prime time network television for a campaign infomercial.
UPDATE 2-Obama campaign buys prime-time TV special in Oct.
Today's News: Our Take - Barack Obama Coming to Primetime
Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones is a talent you can't trust - Dallas Morning News
October 9, 2008
Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones is a talent you can't trust - Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys' Adam Jones is a talent you can't trust
Washington Post
Dallas Morning News -
IRVING - What actually happened in the bathroom at the trendy Joule Hotel between Adam Jones and a member of his four-man security team doesn't really matter.
Video: Dallas Cowboys Star Involved in Off-field Fight
NATO seeks to overcome divide on Afghan drugs plan - Reuters NATO seeks to overcome divide on Afghan drugs plan
CTV.ca
Reuters -
By David Brunnstrom BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The NATO allies will try on Friday to iron out differences over a US call for direct attacks on the Afghan drugs trade that is fuelling the Taliban insurgency.
Doubts on war strategy leave US open to Taliban talks
NATO doubtful on defeating Taliban
Review: 'Body of Lies' - Los Angeles Times Review: 'Body of Lies'
Vancouver Sun
Los Angeles Times -
Director Ridley Scott and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe can't make up for a thin story. By Kenneth Turan, Times Movie Critic " Body of Lies" is a film in disguise.
“Body of Lies”
The truth about 'Lies': It's intriguing but unfocused
Plan B: Flood Banks With Cash - New York Times Plan B: Flood Banks With Cash
Sydney Morning Herald
New York Times -
By FLOYD NORRIS Banks are supposed to lend money, but they aren’t doing very much of it these days. That is not the only cause of the global recession that is unfolding, but it is hard to see how economies can begin to recover without functioning …
Paulson Signals Treasury May Invest Capital in Banks (Update3)
Treasury may capitalize banks by end October: source
Sweden’s inflation rate for Sept up to 4.4 percent - Boston Globe
October 9, 2008
Sweden’s inflation rate for Sept up to 4.4 percent - Boston Globe
STOCKHOLM, Sweden— Sweden’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.4 percent in September from 4.3 percent in August, mainly due to higher living expenses, the national statistics agency said Thursday. Statistics Sweden said higher interest rate costs contributed to the annual inflation rate, while
Citigroup cedes Wachovia to Wells Fargo - Marketwatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Citigroup Inc. late Thursday dropped its effort to divvy up Wachovia Corp. with rival suitor Wells Fargo & Co., ceding control of the troubled bank, though it said it may yet sue the two firms for breach of contract. , , ) later offered a deal for $15 billion that
Goodell ‘disappointed’ in Pacman over scuffle - NBC Sports
Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones was fully reinstated in August by commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems. IRVING, Texas - Troubled cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones won’t be disciplined by the Dallas Cowboys for a scuffle
Wishing for the old John McCain - Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Republicans are right. Character does count. But my guess is that the American people won’t make ultimate judgments on those hoping to lead our country based on where they’ve attended church or horrific innuendos about the patriotism and past crimes of casual acquaintances. In fact, John McCain
Stocks tumble after late sell-off - International Herald Tribune
October 9, 2008
Stocks tumble after late sell-off - International Herald Tribune
NEW YORK : Stocks plunged Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 679 points — more than 7 percent — to its lowest level in five years. Stocks took a nosedive after a major credit-rating agency said it might cut its rating on General Motors and Ford, further rattling investors
Sweden’s inflation rate for Sept up to 4.4 percent - Boston Globe
STOCKHOLM, Sweden— Sweden’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.4 percent in September from 4.3 percent in August, mainly due to higher living expenses, the national statistics agency said Thursday. Statistics Sweden said higher interest rate costs contributed to the annual inflation rate, while
Citigroup cedes Wachovia to Wells Fargo - Marketwatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Citigroup Inc. late Thursday dropped its effort to divvy up Wachovia Corp. with rival suitor Wells Fargo & Co., ceding control of the troubled bank, though it said it may yet sue the two firms for breach of contract. , , ) later offered a deal for $15 billion that
Goodell ‘disappointed’ in Pacman over scuffle - NBC Sports
Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones was fully reinstated in August by commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems. IRVING, Texas - Troubled cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones won’t be disciplined by the Dallas Cowboys for a scuffle
