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		<title>IT Support</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world of business today is full of technology; ranging from wireless networks to servers to systems of computers that have expanded in the hundreds. Therefore, when something goes wrong with one of these systems, having the technical support you need and require. Whether it is a small fix or a system wide repair, Los [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world of business today is full of technology; ranging from wireless networks to servers to systems of computers that have expanded in the hundreds. Therefore, when something goes wrong with one of these systems, having the technical support you need and require. Whether it is a small fix or a system wide repair, <a href="http://www.calnettech.com/ourservices_SwitchingITProviders.php">Los Angeles IT Companies</a> exist all over the area and are willing to help on a wide range of technological problems. Therefore, finding exception technical support from areas such as Orange County, <a href="http://www.calnettech.com/ourservices_OngoingSupport_SystemsManagement.php">IT Services Long Beach</a>, or the city of Los Angeles is essential to having any Southern California business run smoothly and operates effectively.</p>
<p>The main point of IT Support is to provide help that is required by a client. Therefore, if an IT Support business or consultants seem intent on selling something rather than actually fixing the problem at hand; run away fast! These so called ‘businesses’ are often scam artists with minimal technical backgrounds looking to make a quick buck in a massive and expanding industry. That being said, hiring expansive IT Support that is not needed for small scale problems like setting up a network can cost a small business thousands of dollars that could otherwise be spent on inventory, infrastructure, or personnel. That is why it is essential to find the right <a href="http://www.calnettech.com/ourservices_OngoingSupport_SystemEngineering.php">IT Support Orange County</a>, or anywhere in the Los Angeles metropolitan area! With this problem solved or under control, any business can expand and improve exponentially in a short amount of time.</p>
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		<title>Malware Protection Software without Technical Jargon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s woman has placed a lot on her plate: career, family and maintaining a tidy home. So when it comes to using the computer, this busy do-everything-herself woman doesn’t have time to decipher which computer hardware and/or software programs are a good fit for her lifestyle &#8212; at least, that is the view point of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s woman has placed a lot on her plate: career, family and maintaining a tidy home. So when it comes to using the computer, this busy do-everything-herself woman doesn’t have time to decipher which computer hardware and/or software programs are a good fit for her lifestyle &#8212; at least, that is the view point of woman owned and operated ChicaLogic.<br />
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/5805435995_b387aebab4_o.jpg" width="400" height="250" alt="malware"></p>
<p>Developed by a team of woman, ChicaLogic is an online resource that offers a computer user experience for women who want “access to technological solutions fast.” So what’s on the menu? Everything from <a href="http://www.chicalogic.com/">anti malware software</a> to easy-to-read articles and free downloads. Here is a quick look at the company’s most popular product, the ChicaPC-Shield.</p>
<p>In response to the ongoing increase of Internet crime and security breaches, consumers are searching for effective <a href="http://www.chicalogic.com/">cyber crime protection</a> software. However, most software on the market today is not user friendly. This is where ChicaLogic comes in. While there are many anti malware software solutions on the market today, ChicaPC-Shield is different because it is accessible via simple language and a non-nonsense approach with a women’s needs and work flow in mind. ChicaPC-Shield is powerful anti malware software created to monitor PCs in real-time and block hostile invasions from reaching the computers. Finally, <a href="http://www.chicalogic.com/">malware protection software</a> without all the technical jargon.</p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Leave The House Without Setting The Home Alarm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks for the article from Jermaine Haynes With all the news today about winter storms hitting all over the country, there is no time like the present to get ready before you get caught unprepared. Some of the things that you can do to be safer this winter are to make sure that you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the article from Jermaine Haynes</p>
<p>With  all the news today about winter storms hitting all over the country,  there is no time like the present to get ready before you get caught  unprepared. Some of the things that you can do to be safer this winter  are to make sure that you are always stocked up on the things you use  the most. Things like bread and milk are staples that we can all survive  on is something should happen to our heating during the winter.<br />
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<p>You should never go anywhere, even if it is to get those winter supplies without first setting your <a href="http://www.allhomesecurity.com/adt-security/Kentucky/N/">adt</a> home alarm before leaving the house. Winter is known as a time when  more home invasions occur, and you don&#8217;t want to come home to find that  everything you thought you had is gone.</p>
<p>When you just have to get  out during a winter storm, you should be careful when driving on frozen  streets. Taking is slowly is the best way to go, and avoiding hills and  normally busy streets will serve you well also. Pumping the brakes  rather than standing on them will allow you more control when you have  to stop.</p>
<p>Any time that you need to get out in cold weather, you should always dress warmly in order to prevent <a href="http://wemarchinline.blogspot.com/2008/09/hypothermia-discography.html">hypothermia.</a> Layers work best because trapping warm air between layers is very effective for staying warm.</p>
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		<title>Want Style and Flexibility?  Get it with Dell Equipment!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computers play a huge role in our daily lives.  That&#8217;s why most people want a computer that matches their personality.  And with Dell equipment, you can get a computer that&#8217;s as unique as you are. The Dell 3500 Intel color improvement is sturdy and stylish.  It comes with a rough-and-tough aluminum case in a variety [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Computers play a huge role in our daily lives.  That&#8217;s why most people want a computer that matches their personality.  And with Dell equipment, you can get a computer that&#8217;s as unique as you are.<br />
<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5805632109_5703724738_o.jpg" width="400" height="250" alt="dell-laptop"></p>
<p>The <a href="http://computers.become.com/dell-3500-laptop-computer">Dell 3500 Intel color improvement</a> is sturdy and stylish.  It comes with a rough-and-tough aluminum case in a variety of colors, so that your computer stands out.  After all, who says you can&#8217;t have a little flair with your technology?</p>
<p>And, if you do not want to spend a fortune on your computer, get something basic – and upgrade it later.  With the <a href="http://computers.become.com/dell-dimension-2700">Dell Dimension 2700</a>, you can boost your computer&#8217;s memory without having to get a whole new machine – at a fraction of the cost!  That way, you can buy a less expensive model right now, and if you need more RAM later, it&#8217;s easy to add on.</p>
<p>But computers do a whole lot more than just store documents.  They&#8217;ve become all-in-one tools.  But to take advantage of their full potential, you need a <a href="http://computers.become.com/male-feet-links">male feet link</a>.  Designed to connect your computer to other gadgets – like TV&#8217;s, stereos, cameras, and printers – a male feet link can make your computer a whole lot more flexible.  And, since male feet link come with HDMI video lines, you can get the very best quality out there!</p>
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		<title>Nurse call systems for patient convenience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If there&#8217;s anything a hospital patient needs when unable to move around on his or her hospital bed, it&#8217;s the nurse on duty. Nurse call systems serve the very purpose of alerting the nurse on duty if and when a patient needs his or her assistance. This applies especially to extremely disabled patients who are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If there&#8217;s anything a hospital patient needs when unable to move around on his or her hospital bed, it&#8217;s the nurse on duty. <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/solutions/integrated_alarm_management_middleware/Nurse_Call_Integration/index.aspx">Nurse call systems</a> serve the very purpose of alerting the nurse on duty if and when a patient needs his or her assistance. This applies especially to extremely disabled patients who are suffering severely from sickness, wounds or surgery. The software must never fail to alert the nurse when his or her patient is calling for attention, as with any medical case that can mean life or death.</p>
<p>Equally important is a hospital&#8217;s ability respond to medical emergencies. There has to be <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/Solutions/Mass_Notification_And_Incident_Communications/index.aspx">incident management systems</a> put in place in a hospital&#8217;s computer network in order to keep its daily operations organized despite the unpredictable nature of working in a hospital. Hospital staff members have to be able to keep everything well organized to make sure each and every patient gets proper attention in a timely manner. There&#8217;s no room for error especially when administering medication to patients or when assigning medical staff to care for them.</p>
<p>For hospital staff to function properly in their work environment, there also has to be a <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/Solutions/Mass_Notification_And_Incident_Communications/index.aspx">mass notifications systems</a> put in place to be able to call on everyone at a moment&#8217;s notice. That includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, busboys, ambulance crews and even front desk officers. When it&#8217;s a matter of life and death, hospitals have to put business principles into work by creating an organized working environment where everyone can easily be reached efficiently and without delay.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Emergency Call Systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people will agree that every second in an emergency really counts. Take for example, any emergency that has to be responded to by the police especially when someone calls 911 for help. But what if the police do not know where the call has originated from especially if there is a complex network of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people will agree that every second in an emergency really counts. Take for example, any emergency that has to be responded to by the police especially when someone calls 911 for help. But what if the police do not know where the call has originated from especially if there is a complex network of buildings that stand in the way.</p>
<p>And this is where the <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/Solutions/Enhanced_911_Solutions/Foxwoods_Case_Study/index.aspx">enhanced 911</a> system that has been designed can play a major role in locating the area where emergency assistance is required, thanks to the designing of software that is able to provide this information in real-time.</p>
<p>Can you imagine the number of lives that can be saved if these <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/Solutions/911_Call_Center_Solutions/">emergency call systems</a> are used to not to not only locate the area where the emergency has occurred but this sophisticated communications network can immediately notify policemen with this information so that they can arrive on the scene as soon as possible.</p>
<p>However, this is not only useful when it comes to an emergency involving one person as in some cases several people need to be notified. This is done by the use of <a href="http://www.amcomsoftware.com/Solutions/Mass_Notification_And_Incident_Communications/index.aspx">mass notification systems</a> that can send real time information to communication wireless devices, pagers and even email as well.</p>
<p>And while this seems a bit futuristic, these enhanced communication services has been devised and implemented in certain situations to promising results.</p>
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		<title>50 Cent Hoping for “Blood on the Sand” Sequel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rapper 50 Cent says that he is hoping to create a sequel to his February 2009 video game “Blood on the Sand,” which is the follow up to his 2005 video game debut, “50 Cent: Bulletproof.” According to MTV, “Blood on the Sand” has been so well received by the gaming community that he’ll “try [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Rapper 50 Cent says that he is hoping to create a sequel to his February 2009 video game “Blood on the Sand,” which is the follow up to his 2005 video game debut, “50 Cent: Bulletproof.” According to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610494/20090501/story.jhtml">MTV</a>, “Blood on the Sand” has been so well received by the gaming community that he’ll “try to do it again.” He added, “[Fans] said it&#8217;s a good video game. They enjoyed it. I had the opportunity to play with some people online. That was exciting and another way to reach people that are aware of me.” <span> </span>However, 50 Cent reportedly doesn’t fancy his own gaming skills as too spectacular. He told MTV, “I like to think I&#8217;m the best [but] I like to say &#8216;pretty good&#8217; just in case somebody comes in here that really knows how to do it.&#8221; </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>“Blood on the Sand,” <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605736/20090224/50_cent.jhtml">MTV</a> says, “takes 50 to a Middle Eastern-looking city to chase down a crystal skull that&#8217;s been stolen from him and his crew. The new game has 18 unreleased 50 tracks, plus hits from several G-Unit and 50 albums and a score from Swizz Beatz.” The crystal skull detail was reportedly 50 Cent’s own addition. “&#8221;The crystal skull actually exists. It&#8217;s a diamond, an artifact. I saw it in a magazine in Dubai. I took it and said, &#8216;Make this what they&#8217;re after,&#8217;” he said.</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>In the future, 50 Cent says he hopes to pursue more video games, but adds that any other than “Blood on the Sand 2” are not likely to feature him as a character. &#8220;I&#8217;d like to be a part of designing and marketing a video game I&#8217;m not actually in,&#8221; he said to MTV. </span></p>
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		<title>Apple Rumored to Be Considering EA Purchase</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, there has been a proliferation of rumors about possible Apple acquisitions. First, Apple was rumored to be eyeing hot microblogging service Twitter. Once that rumor was effectively squelched by Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone, another round of Apple rumors hit. This time, it’s EA that the company is purportedly considering. The rumors alone were enough [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Recently, there has been a proliferation of rumors about possible Apple acquisitions. First, Apple was rumored to be eyeing hot microblogging service Twitter. Once that rumor was effectively squelched by Twitter Co-founder Biz Stone, another round of Apple rumors hit. This time, it’s EA that the company is purportedly considering. The rumors alone were enough to send shares of EA—the second-largest game publisher in the world—up 1.63% on May 5. </span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>However, Apple rumors are disproved as often as they are proved true, and an EA acquisition may be only fodder for gossip rather than a story with real legs. Says <a href="http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/rumor-apple-to-buy-ea/1311530">Plugged In’s Mike Smith</a>, “Apple has indeed been bolstering its games know-how, hiring a major Xbox strategist away from Microsoft in recent weeks. And EA is no stranger to Apple platforms: in the last year it&#8217;s brought several of its major franchises to the iPhone, including Sim City, Tiger Woods, and Spore, with considerable success. But it&#8217;s a far cry from there to a takeover, and that&#8217;s putting it mildly.”</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Further dismantling this rumor, Smith adds, “Specialist video games analyst Michael Pachter seems to agree. Speaking to Gamasutra, he pointed out that if Apple was looking to make some entertainment acquisitions, it could buy Warner Music—which controls 20% of the music industry—for roughly half of EA&#8217;s estimated price.”</span></p>
<p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Apple has also been rumored to be considering dropping prices on its iMac and MacBook lines as a way to bolster sales. As always, time will tell whether Apple, who is still awaiting the return of CEO Steve Jobs (scheduled for June), is truly on the move.</span></p>
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		<title>Mobile Advertising Growth Expected to Coincide with Release of Google’s New Phones</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the recession has caused mobile advertising to plateau in recent months, advertising is expected to pick up soon, coinciding with the upcoming release of new Google cell phones built with the company’s Android software, Forbes reports. A new study by Brian Wieser, global director of forecasting for Magna, shows that U.S. advertisers could spend [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Although the recession has caused mobile advertising to plateau in recent months, advertising is expected to pick up soon, coinciding with the upcoming release of new Google cell phones built with the company’s Android software, <em><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090504-710109.html">Forbes</a></em> reports. A new study by Brian Wieser, global director of forecasting for Magna, shows that U.S. advertisers could spend as much as $229 million on mobile ads this year, up 26% from the $169 million allocated to mobile advertisements last year (though up less than was originally anticipated). And Wieser estimates that once the economy accelerates, mobile ad spending could even reach $409 million by 2011. “Every player is investing against the long-term promise of the platform, so I don&#8217;t think anyone is slowing down,” he told <em>Forbes</em>.</span></p>
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<p><span>Wieser added that mobile advertising growth, despite the economic slowdown, has remained promising due to the market’s diverse advertising models for mobile. He said that the high incidence of cellular subscriptions, increased mobile web access, and new mobile applications have also helped drive the popularity of mobile. Meanwhile, Google’s new cell phones are part of its “strategy to accelerate mobile Internet access and generate more revenue by selling mobile ads,” according to <em>Forbes</em>. Google CEO Eric Schmidt has said that he anticipates Android performing very well this year.</span></p>
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<p><span>In related news, Hitwise has named March 2009’s top 10 mobile websites—which could be significant for mobile advertisers. They are, respectively, MocoSpace, Myxer Tones, MySpace Mobile, Cricket, WeeWorld, PhoneZoo, Sprint – Pictures, goComics, Fun For Mobile, and Yahoo! Mobile. </span></p>
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		<title>Mobile Commerce Applications Abound, but Near Field Communications Adoption Still Years Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making online purchases using mobile and other wireless devices is not uncommon these days. Computerworld reports that the news from the recent Go Mobile 2009 conference is that mobile payment and mobile applications are here to stay. However, widespread adoption of Near Fields Communications (NFC) technology is still years away. At the conference, more than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making  online purchases using mobile and other wireless devices is not uncommon these  days. <em><a href="http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&amp;articleId=9132567&amp;intsrc=news_ts_head">Computerworld</a></em> reports that the news from the recent Go Mobile 2009 conference is that mobile  payment and mobile applications are here to stay. However, widespread adoption  of Near Fields Communications (NFC) technology is still years away. At the  conference, more than a dozen companies showcased technologies that allow users  to pay bills or make purchases using mobile and wireless devices, but no  vendors displayed NFC technology that would allow users to use their devices  similarly to pay for a subway ride or a grocery store purchase. <em>Computerworld</em> added that only three  mobile phones sold around the world have NFC chips, and NFC technology seems to  have caught on mostly in Japan, where millions of commuters use their  NFC-enabled devices to board subway trains. </p>
<p>At the conference, a panel of industry  experts said that other countries will require more time to convert to NFC,  though countries that centrally operate their mass transit systems are likely  to be first. With the recession still in full swing, they expect subway  administrators to maintain payment terminals for as long as possible. Retailers  will also require additional time before they can adopt NFC technology. </p>
<p>How exactly does NFC work? According to the NFC Forum, “Operating at  13.56 MHz and transferring data at up to 424 Kbits/second, NFC provides  intuitive, simple, and safe communication between electronic devices. NFC is  both a ‘read’ and ‘write’ technology. Communication between two NFC-compatible  devices occurs when they are brought within four centimeters of one another: a  simple wave or touch can establish an NFC connection, which is then compatible  with other known wireless technologies such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi&#8230;Because the  transmission range is so short, NFC-enabled transactions are inherently secure.  Also, physical proximity of the device to the reader gives users the  reassurance of being in control of the process.” To learn more about NFC, visit  the NFC Forum at <a href="http://www.nfc-forum.org/home">http://www.nfc-forum.org/home</a>.</p>
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