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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
Recently I lost my friend and companion Baxter. He was a domestic short hair cat I found shivering in the rain 12 years ago. He was just a kitten and he was so skinny his ribs were showing. My wife nursed him back to health and he became one of the family. He was invaluable to me after I lost my wife to cancer. Baxter developed a tumor a while back and I had to make the hard decision to end his suffering. I like to think he's waiting for me on the rainbow bridge. This is a tribute to my friend, the best companion I could ask for. Please pray for him. Baxter's picture http://bayimg.com/CAagiAaeP |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
"MaryL" wrote in message ... I don't think there is any problem with simply opening email. The problem comes with opening certain links or zip files contained within the email (or links such as the one associated with the OP's message, where some unknown person has sent a link to a suspicious source). I received email last week from a classmate--someone I had not heard from for several years. There was no message except a link to something on the Internet. I did not click on it. Instead, I contacted her by typing her address manually (*not* by using "reply"). Just as I suspected, she had not sent the message. Someone (or "some thing") has harvested her email addresses. So, I deleted the file and did not click on the link. When it comes to newsgroups, I consider it safe to open a message but *not* to click on certain links within those messages (similar to email, which is what you referenced). MaryL There you go! Your entire post was worth repeating. As for myself, I never click on any link I get in email until I check with the friend who sent it. More than 50% of the time it was from a Spammer who hacked their email account password. Those with Yahoo accounts seem especially vulnerable. I'm also careful what I download from the net and run my anti-scumware over everything before executing it. |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
"Bill Graham" wrote in
: Yes. IOW, you use your common sense to avoid problems. I do much the same thing. When there is something that doesn't, "smell good", I just delete it and move on. But there are many who don't have a very good, "sense of smell", and these are subject to many scams. So I understand how the scammers can make a living. I do wonder how they can profit from just creating viruses and disseminating them to the computing public, however. Do they own stock in computer repair facilities, or are they just teenagers impressed with their own abilities? There are professional computer hackers now, some of them work for organized crime some of them work for foreign governments like China or Pakistan. They might like to turn your computer into a bot that they can use for their own ends (i.e. to hack other computers) or to try to get the necessary information off of your computer to commit identity theft or steal your credit card information or take over your email account (which has happened to me). --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
FragSinatra wrote:
"Bill Graham" wrote in : Yes. IOW, you use your common sense to avoid problems. I do much the same thing. When there is something that doesn't, "smell good", I just delete it and move on. But there are many who don't have a very good, "sense of smell", and these are subject to many scams. So I understand how the scammers can make a living. I do wonder how they can profit from just creating viruses and disseminating them to the computing public, however. Do they own stock in computer repair facilities, or are they just teenagers impressed with their own abilities? There are professional computer hackers now, some of them work for organized crime some of them work for foreign governments like China or Pakistan. They might like to turn your computer into a bot that they can use for their own ends (i.e. to hack other computers) or to try to get the necessary information off of your computer to commit identity theft or steal your credit card information or take over your email account (which has happened to me). --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- One thing everyone can do is to replace the signature on the back of your cred cards with the words, "Photo ID required". Then, carry a good photo ID, such as a passport with you at all times when you are going to use any of your credit cards. This was recommended to be by a lawyer, and it is a very good idea. (now, if I could just get storekeepers to read it and go by it when I am not there) |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
"Bill Graham" wrote in
: FragSinatra wrote: "Bill Graham" wrote in : Yes. IOW, you use your common sense to avoid problems. I do much the same thing. When there is something that doesn't, "smell good", I just delete it and move on. But there are many who don't have a very good, "sense of smell", and these are subject to many scams. So I understand how the scammers can make a living. I do wonder how they can profit from just creating viruses and disseminating them to the computing public, however. Do they own stock in computer repair facilities, or are they just teenagers impressed with their own abilities? There are professional computer hackers now, some of them work for organized crime some of them work for foreign governments like China or Pakistan. They might like to turn your computer into a bot that they can use for their own ends (i.e. to hack other computers) or to try to get the necessary information off of your computer to commit identity theft or steal your credit card information or take over your email account (which has happened to me). --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- One thing everyone can do is to replace the signature on the back of your cred cards with the words, "Photo ID required". Then, carry a good photo ID, such as a passport with you at all times when you are going to use any of your credit cards. This was recommended to be by a lawyer, and it is a very good idea. (now, if I could just get storekeepers to read it and go by it when I am not there) Bill, credit card fraud is mostly on-line now. They just pretend to be the owner of the credit card and buy stuff off the internet and have it sent to a drop house. It's also possible that once they have your credit card information they can manufacture their own fakes as well. They can make a legitimate credit card that looks exactly like the one in your wallet. There are underground websites where you can buy someone's complete credit card information. --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
Judith Latham wrote:
The problem with this for me is that apart from my pass for work I have no Photo ID. My driving licence is from before they had a photo on them. I've never possessed a Passport as I don't travel. I don't know where to go to get a valid photo ID. Can you renew your driver's license? In the US, we're required to do so every 4 or 5 years. If someone's appearance has changed, they will probably get a new photo taken, and the info updated. I don't think we're allowed to update our license voluntarily, so I don't know if that's an option for you. Also, many (if not all) US states have a state ID card. This is optional, and is used mostly by people who don't drive, but need a picture ID with valid info. Maybe your area offers something like that? -- Joyce Cats' hearing apparatus is built to allow the human voice to easily go in one ear and out the other. -- Stephen Baker |
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"Bastette" wrote in message ... Judith Latham wrote: The problem with this for me is that apart from my pass for work I have no Photo ID. My driving licence is from before they had a photo on them. I've never possessed a Passport as I don't travel. I don't know where to go to get a valid photo ID. Can you renew your driver's license? In the US, we're required to do so every 4 or 5 years. If someone's appearance has changed, they will probably get a new photo taken, and the info updated. I don't think we're allowed to update our license voluntarily, so I don't know if that's an option for you. Also, many (if not all) US states have a state ID card. This is optional, and is used mostly by people who don't drive, but need a picture ID with valid info. Maybe your area offers something like that? -- Joyce Cats' hearing apparatus is built to allow the human voice to easily go in one ear and out the other. -- Stephen Baker ~~~~~~~~~~~ Yes. I have a blind friend who has a state ID card with photo. Obviously, she does not have a driver's license, but there are times when she needs photo identification. I would guess that there are similar arrangements in other countries. MaryL |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
"Judith Latham" wrote in message ... In article , Bastette wrote: Judith Latham wrote: The problem with this for me is that apart from my pass for work I have no Photo ID. My driving licence is from before they had a photo on them. I've never possessed a Passport as I don't travel. I don't know where to go to get a valid photo ID. Can you renew your driver's license? In the US, we're required to do so every 4 or 5 years. If someone's appearance has changed, they will probably get a new photo taken, and the info updated. I don't think we're allowed to update our license voluntarily, so I don't know if that's an option for you. Also, many (if not all) US states have a state ID card. This is optional, and is used mostly by people who don't drive, but need a picture ID with valid info. Maybe your area offers something like that? You have to change your drivers license if you move home or change your namebut as we've lived here since 1982 and I've been married since 1975 I haven't had to do that. I suppose I should look into changing it (it would probably cost me money but if it wasn't too much it might be well worth it.) I think also that you have to have the forms signed by a magistrate or something. I don't know of any other way to get photo ID. Judith -- Judith Latham Stourbridge, West Midlands. UK. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That's interesting. It sounds like your driver's licenses are basically permanent unless you move or have a name change. Is that correct? In the U.S., we have to renew our licenses every few years. State laws vary with regard to the amount of time between renewals, but I think it averages about 7 years. The expiration year will be listed on the license, and the license expires on the applicant's birthday in that year. Part of the reason that states require routine renewals is so they can update photos on the license and also administer new vision tests. I live in Texas, and we can renew online or over the phone once, but I think it is the next renewal where we need to renew in person and get a new photo and vision test. Those over age 85 must take the vision test with every renewal. Incidentally (and off-topic, but important), there is also a "check off" box on the application where we can indicate a desire to participate in organ donation. That permission, with signature, will appear on the license. MaryL |
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A lasting tribute to a companion and friend
Judith Latham wrote:
You have to change your drivers license if you move home or change your namebut as we've lived here since 1982 and I've been married since 1975 I haven't had to do that. I suppose I should look into changing it (it would probably cost me money but if it wasn't too much it might be well worth it.) I think also that you have to have the forms signed by a magistrate or something. I don't know of any other way to get photo ID. Everyone needs a photo ID these days to do normal business. If you asked about getting a new license with a photo, you probably won't be the first. -- Joyce Cats' hearing apparatus is built to allow the human voice to easily go in one ear and out the other. -- Stephen Baker |
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