The Refresh Orlando Heirs

If your anything like the majority of society, myself included, you could probably use a little more info on certain aspects of computers. Here, I decided to take a look at “PHP”. Yeah I know, that’s what I said, “Yeah right!”, but it’s not so confusing when you look at it a little closer…

PHP is an acronym (One of those things smart people use to confuse us) which stands for “Hypertext Preprocessor”. It used to stand for “Personal Home Page”, but that must have been too easy. So after a little reasearch I found out just what the acronym meant. It is an open source, reflective programming language.

Apparently, all that programming language stuff is to develop “dynamic web content and server side applications”. They have also found a new use for it in other types of software.

Once again, this stuff is pretty tricky, but take a look elseware! Maybe there is a “PHP for Dummies” out there. I would encourage any of you who have the slightest incling to find out more, to do so. It’s actually pretty interesting! The best thing to do for more information is to check out forums, blogs, or websites about PHP. There is also books and an actual formal development manual that you can purchase from a store or borrow from a library, that will be able to answer any of your questions about this particlular programming language.

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Tyler Brooker is the owner and operator of Hosting Php Tutorials - http://www.hosting-php-tutorials.com, which is the best site on the internet for all Php related information.

In the modern world everything is faster. People are used to get
what they want in lesser time and in better quality.

Human interaction is decreasing hand in hand with our social
skills. This is what makes dating one of the biggest problems of
the modern era.

It begins with the great difficulty of meeting new people, in
our small existence of school\office\home, it is hard to be
exposed to novelties on a frequent basis. Even when you do come
across new people, there is the indecision of how to interact
with them on the initial level. Finally, after you got yourself
a date, the hardest of it all is, of course, how to survive it
successfully.

Not only young people are frustrated about dating, but also the
increase in divorce rates and the easiness of living overseas,
creates growing circle of lonely single people who seek
relationships and love.

In my articles I will offer every time a new insight and advice.
Starting with the initial stage of ‘how to meet new people’ and
going through all the possible subjects that relate to the
dating scene.

The most important thing to remember is that first of all dating
is a game and therefore, should be fun. Some people treat dating
as a mission to overcome or as a world that needs to be
conquered. We must remember that the consequences of successful
dating are mainly the bliss of having another person to be with
and enjoy mutual things with; therefore the road that leads to
this outcome should be equally joyous and satisfying. If at any
point of the process you feel hurt, used or humiliated, there is
no point in going on dating the person who causes these
feelings.

On the other hand, this world requires certain qualities that
are sometimes hard to obtain without practice. Remember that
relationship is a game for two (or more) players, so you have to
play your part in order to advance the game, but also remain
attentive to the other’s moves all along the road.

Gay dating… funny, a couple of years ago it would have
been hard to discuss a topic like this. But not anymore! Gay
dating is a fact of life and if this is what you want, then go
for it! But before you do, let’s discuss a few basic points to
help you get started to finding Mr. Right.

With the onset of AIDS in the early 80’s, the gay dating
landscape has undergone a 360 degree turn. Whereas bars were the
hub of gay life from the early years of Gay Liberation to the
80’s, we now seek other venues for meeting potential partners.
Before, during the golden years of Gay Liberation, being gay
meant bar-hopping, cruising and immediate sex. The central theme
of homosexuality was immediate, carpe diem sex. However, deeper
and more profound ways of relating emerged alongside the AIDS
virus scare. Gradually, gay men sought dating, courtship and
more intimate, long-term relationships.

Though gay relationships, by their nature, had more sexual
undertones, they are no less in need of commitment, security and
fidelity than those in heterosexual relationships. The process
of getting to know a gay partner is also no slower or faster; it
takes the same investment in time and effort. Once you have made
that steadfast resolution to take the gay dating exercise
seriously, take note of the following tips of making this
activity more fun, fulfilling and goal-oriented.

Be selective. The idea behind dating is exploring the
possibility that you and this person may be romantically
involved in the future. As much as you would want to date as
many gay men as possible, limit your encounters to three to five
per month. Being selective permits you to exercise patience,
perseverance and control in the dating process. Do not be in a
hurry to find Mr. Right. It takes time, effort, and several
dating occasions to know the deeper side of your potential mate.
Investing a little time in searching for THE one is a small
price to pay right?

Do not distract… attract! Tonight’s the night! You’re going
out on a date. Whether homosexual or not, the dating basics
still apply. These include being prepared - both physically and
mentally - for the event. Dress up appropriately and project an
image worth respecting.

Talk, but don’t talk your head off. The basic talking and
listening skills likewise apply. Avoid talking about negative,
tragic or miserable past experiences during the early dating
stages. NOBODY wants to date a whiner. And listen with true
interest. If you really like your date, listening attentively
tells him you are interested which in turn makes YOU a likely
long-term relationship candidate for him. Also, avoid talking
about your stigma on being gay. Hello? This is not news to him.
The last thing you want to discuss with him, especially on a
first date, is how difficult gay dating and gay relationships
can be. Talk about worthwhile topics such as common interests,
values and prevailing motivators. Try to sustain interest and
enthusiasm in each other for the first few encounters.

Bring your wallet. Even if he was the one to invite you out, be
prepared. If you guys are trying out a new restaurant, it’s
always better to have extra cash for any ’surprises’. Also, you
don’t know how the night will turn out. You can end up leaving
him or him leaving you, so ensure that you can always get back
home with or without him.

Bring a gift. If you’re having a dinner date at his place, bring
a bottle of wine, a book he casually mentioned that he liked and
has been looking for, food to compliment what you’ll be eating
or anything that would make him feel that the dinner date is
appreciated. But don’t be extravagant! If this is a first date,
you don’t really know him yet and he might get offended. Bring a
simple and ‘non-commital’ gift as well. I mean silk ties might
make him want jump out the window. The thing to keep in mind
here is a little thoughtful something…

To ask or not to ask. Ok, you REALLY like him, but does he feel
the same way about you? Of course you can ask him out or
casually ask about his plans for next weekend but don’t push.
But if you’re sure he likes you back and want to lead this time,
by all means, ask him out!

Delay gratification - that is, sexual gratification. The
question really here is… do you like this guy FOR NOW or
FOREVER. If you’re looking for your lifetime partner, chances
are, it would be better to delay having sex. The rule of thumb
is no sex for the first three dates. Ouch! But do consider this

Bring a condom. Ok, I’m NOT contradicting myself; it IS always
best to wait. But when the waiting is done and you guys are now
sure you want to take the relationship to a higher level, do
practice safe sex after your hot date!

Happy dating, guys!

Spyware - this is one of the biggest threats to security and privacy in the internet today. Spyware intrude, break and enter our computers and pose a great threat especially with more malicious spywares. Leaving a home or business computer unprotected from spyware is just like leaving the front door open to intruders. The internet was not designed with security checks in place, that is why spywares have spread unchecked and now pose a big threat to the security and privacy of millions of internet users all over the world. Roughly 90% of computers today are infected or are vulnerable to spyware. It is more important more than ever to make sure spyware protection is in place in the form of spyware removers.

To combat spyware, it is important to understand what a spyware is. The term spyware covers a wide variety of malicious software that is designed to intercept or take partial control of the operation of a computer without the informed consent of the owner or user. The term spyware implies software that stealthily keeps an eye on the user; however, it has come to refer to software that undermines a computer’s operation without the owner or user knowing it. Spyware, adware and other malware will exploit the vulnerability of a computer usually for commercial purposes.

Spyware programs embed themselves into the computer and monitor the user’s internet browsing activities, spy on confidential information such as credit card info, send annoying pop-up advertisements and slow down your computer’s performance. Other consequences of spyware infestation include hijacked browsers resulting to reset home pages, changed search results, spam emails, toolbars added to the browser without consent and many more. In such cases, a spyware remover is necessary to clean up the system from all spyware programs and hidden malware.

A spyware remover is a necessary and worthwhile investment to keep any computer system free from spyware programs that could wreak havoc in it. Every computer must be well equipped to combat spyware and its effects. As the threat of spyware worsens, there is a variety of techniques available to counteract it. Spyware removers and other anti-spyware programs are available that help stem the threat of spywares. These spyware removers are designed to remove or block spyware. There are a number of spyware removers available, some are free while others require payment.

Some of the most popular spyware removers include Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware SE and Spybot - Search and Destroy. These spyware removers are effective tools for removing and intercepting spyware programs. Microsoft has also offered its own spyware remover dubbed Windows AntiSpyware Beta, which is currently released as a free download for users of Windows XP, Windows 2000 and 2003. Anti-virus firms have also introduced spyware remover functions in their respective products.

There are two ways in which a spyware remover can combat spyware. Real time protection prevents spyware from being installed. Scanning and removal inspects the contents of the computer’s files and removes files and entries, which match a list of known spywares. Most spyware removers today combine the two approaches. Spyware remover, just like anti-virus software require regular updates of its database of threats as new spyware programs are released all the time. The best spyware program protects the computer from any intrusive spyware and prevents it from being installed as well as keeps the system free from any trace of spyware programs.

For more information about spyware and security software, click on Security Software

With spyware running rampant on PCs across the planet, a good spyware defense system is required. Well worth a look is Sunbelt’s CounterSpy.

Originally owned by Giant Software then acquired by Microsoft, the old CounterSpy has mutated into Microsoft’s spyware program. Sunbelt, on their part, developed what has become the new CounterSpy into something quite different. However, terms of the agreement are good news for Sunbelt - as well as their own researchers, they have the benefit of using Microsoft’s research too.

CounterSpy comes in two versions, plain and Enterprise. Both editions of are highly effective and functional spyware eliminators - PC World recently gave CounterSpy a “Best Buy” award for detecting the most spyware out of products tested. So, what does it do?

• Active Protection monitors in real-time for spyware. Alerts to the presence of suspicious files and allows choice of whether to delete or quarantine

• AutoUpdater keeps spyware definitions up to date. Can be programmed to update at set times

• ThreatNet is the CounterSpy user network, reporting the latest spyware discovered. If CounterSpy recognizes potential spyware, details can be anonymously sent to CounterSpy researchers to get a fix out quickly

• Includes an Internet history cleaner to remove all traces of surfing history

• Secure file eraser completely wipes out any file that needs destroying beyond recovery

CounterSpy sports a pleasant, simple to use interface, on first look rather like a browser. Bold buttons indicating the different settings are laid out along the top of the window, with clear, easy to digest information below.

It also boasts PC Explorer for viewing and modifying settings that are usually difficult to amend, such as the Browser Helper Objects installed in Internet Explorer, what Windows startup processes are installed and what programs might be affecting the Internet connection.

PC Checkup will scan the computer’s security settings and suggests where security might be improved. Active Protection is fully customizable in determining what kind of threat it should look for, for example, the ActiveX monitor could be switched on or off.

Spyware scan results are presented in list form with an option to quarantine, remove or keep each item found. Selecting an item provides a detailed description of what it is to aid the decision - provided that the information has been added to the CounterSpy database.

Bizarrely, CounterSpy supports more versions of Windows than the Microsoft product, being compatible from Windows 98 SE (not Windows 98) and ME onwards. Minimum specifications are:

• IBM Compatible 300MHZ PC

• 64MB of RAM

• 24MB hard disk space

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/SP2+/NT4 SP 6a/ and Windows XP

• 2x CDROM for CD option

• Internet Explorer 5.0

• The Admin console of Enterprise edition requires .NET Framework 1.1, Windows 2003 Server/Windows XP Professional/Windows 2000 Server SP3/Windows 2000 Professional SP2

A free download of CounterSpy is available for evaluation purposes. It comes with a twelve month upgrade subscription upon purchase and further annual subscriptions are available after expiry. The full versions of the program are downloadable (at approximately 14MB in size), or, in the US, can be ordered on CD.

Ben Sikes recommends reading the full product review of Sunbelt CounterSpy at Identity Theft Spy.