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You may have heard news circulating about the April 1 worm. While it may not be just a timely prank, it shouldn't cause you undue worry. Maintain your virus safety basics by making sure your anti-virus software is current, scan regularly, don't open fishy e-mail attachments, do your research. If you find yourself extra nervous, download the removal tool from Symantec: http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99 Note: Symantec lists it as W32.Downadup, which is an alias for Conflicker. Its also interesting to note that they haven’t labeled the Downadup removal as the Conflicker April 1 worm removal so they can sell more products. My favorite is the page to download the tool with the April 1 worm Norton anti-virus Ads on the right side ROFL!

We've heard it before: in the online world "Content is King". The quiz below can help you evaluate the effectiveness of your website copy. You might be surprised! Take the Quiz

According to Bizreport.com , almost a third of local business searches are conducted on the internet. Search engines, not the Yellow Pages, are the primary source for those looking for local services. Jay Ehret wants you to think about this when you invest in the Yellow Pages. The internet provides the most cost effective marketing solution right now. You will get a better return on your investment by keeping your web site up to date and making sure it can be found. Ehret suggests you improve your presence in local Google searches by: Claiming your Google business listing Doing some basic search engine optimization Using Google Adwords and local pay per click advertising. Keep the Yellow Pages ad, but remember it's effectiveness is going to diminish as more people turn to the internet for local searches.

We really enjoy being apart of the Smiley Building from theater/plays shows to the kids running up and down the halls. Its a wonderful environment, and we look forward to seeing the old school stay alive! Thanks Charles and Lisa! -JoshT

Google is asking IE6 users to download and use either Firefox or its own browser, Chrome . According to TG Daily , IE6 users are greeted with a message prompting them to “get faster Gmail” when logging into their Gmail accounts. The rationale behind the move makes sense. Gone are the days when browsers simply served up web pages. Web browsers are now clients for web applications like Gmail, Google Docs, and numerous other services. To run these applications, browsers must support the latest web technologies and standards. Something IE 6 doesn’t do. If you are still using Internet Explorer 6, do yourself a favor and download Firefox or Google’s Chrome Browser. You'll have a much more enjoyable browsing experience.