Submit to Spam Control
If you are using I-Tul’s Email Defense Service I am sure you have stopped receiving 99.9% of your old spam.
But, if you occasionally get a message that you think should have been blocked, I have a good tool. You can submit the message to the spam team. They will review it and update their controls. Spammers are constantly changing their techniques and the team has to constantly monitor traffic to stay on top.
You can get the submission tool here. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Filed under General | Comment (0)Interesting - Real Causes of Cancer
Slate has an interesting article on causes of cancer and why we worry about the small ones and not the big ones and how this has put focus on consumerism.
Recently, our family was touched by cancer and I was surprised by how many people asked “what did he do?” or variations. So often, people don’t “do” anything expect live and breath. I was surprised to learn so many cancers are caused by viruses and bacteria. (Far more than are caused by Asbestos).
Natural Disasters - Why do we focus on the least important causes of cancer?
By Darshak Sanghavi
Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 1:00 PM ET
3D movies
A blog post about the new 3D movies. Cool 
http://machinist.salon.com/blog/2008/04/09/disney_3d/index.html
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I-Tul’s spam quarantine service works so well that some customers forget what the pain of spam. Over 60% of spam is caught before it ever reaches your quarantine, inbox or email server. The only item in a quarantine have a low or medium liklehood of being spam.
Before I started the service for my email account, I recieved over 250 spam messages a day! Overwhelming. Now, I recieve none and only review 5-10 a day in my quarantine.
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Filed under I-Tul, hosting | Comment (0)I just love this song!
Superstar by Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos
Filed under General | Comment (0)Phone Book Zombies
Fun article on the history and slow demise of the phone book. We never use phone books, the web is so much faster. Do you use a phone book? Let me know…
The Book of the Undead - Why won’t phone books die?
Slate.com - Posted Friday, March 21, 2008, at 12:53 PM ET
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May the luck of the Irish be with you
Wireless Telephone Laws FAQs
Courtesy of the Lincoln Police Department
Effective July 1, 2008, two new laws dealing with wireless telephones (cellular phones) go into effect that will prohibit all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. The following is a list of frequently asked questions that will provide a better understanding of these new laws and the impact they will have on adult and juvenile drivers.
Q: When do the new wireless telephone laws take effect?
A: The new laws take effect July 1, 2008.
Q: What is the difference between the two laws?
A: The first prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. (Vehicle Code (VC) §23123). Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. Drivers under the age of 18 may NOT use a wireless telephone or hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle(VC §23124).
Cool Tech - “A clickable world”
How cool! You can point a laser at an item and the robot will being it to you.
On Yahoo: Researchers show off laser-guided robot
Filed under General | Comment (0)Site Music
Should you have music on your site?
I think music on a web site can be a good idea. It can work with the design to convey the attitude or atmosphere. Generally, I think this benefits sites geared toward consumer or lifestyle choices. IE: if I am in a more relaxed mood I tend to like the music. If I am in a hurry or very task oriented, it is a distraction. Think of the tasks that you work on when you like the radio on and ones where you prefer silence.
A client introduced me to the new Nordstrom’s Designer site and I like the music, i was disappointed when it stopped when I started to browse. On the other hand, the Newsweek site starts playing a video when you open the home page which I find rather jarring most off the time.
So, like most things in life, it all depends on the circumstances and the execution. If you have a more targeted market and the experience will be improved with more ambiance, then music can be great. If you are trying to attract a wide audience and are more business oriented, then it may be better to pass.
What is your favorite use of music on the web? Let me know by clicking “comments below”.
-Amanda Hart
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