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Types of Network Topology

2009-08-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Network topology refers to the physical layout of the network i.e. the locations of the computers and how the cable is run between them. To select the right topology for how the network will be used is very important. Each topology has its own strength and weaknesses.

The choice of a topology for installing a computer network depends upon a combination of factors such as, reliability, performance of the system, number of nodes and geographical distribution of the system.

The main 2 types are

Bus Topology & Peer to Peer Topology

Peer to Peer topology consists of Star topology and Ring topology.

Bus Topology

It is often used when network installation is small, simple or temporary. On a typical bus network the cable is just 1 or more wires with no active electronics to amplify the signal or pass it along from computer to computer. This makes the bus a passive topology. When 1 computer send a signal up the wire all the computers receive the information but only one with the address that matches accepts the information, the rest disregard the message.

Advantages:

1) Easy to use and to understand.

2) Requires least amount of cable to connect the computers together. It is therefore less expensive than other cabling arrangements.

3) It is easy to extend a bus; two cables can be joined into 1 longer cable with a BNC, Barrel connector making a longer cable and allowing more computers to join the network.

Disadvantages:

1) Heavy network traffic can slow a bus considerably as only 1 computer can send a message at a time.

2) It is difficult to troubleshoot the bus. A cable break or loose connector causes reflection and stops all the activity.

Star Topology

In this kind of topology all the cables run from the computers to the central location where they are all connected by a device called hub or switch. Each computer on a star network communicates with a central device that resends the message either to each computer or only to the destination computer, e.g. if it is a hub then it will send to all and if it is a switch then it will send to only destination computer.When network expansion is expected and when the greater reliability is needed, star topology is the best.

Advantages:

1) It is easy to modify and add new computers without disturbing the rest of the network.

2) The center of the star network is a good place to diagnose the faults.

3) Single computer failure does not necessarily bring down the whole star network.

Disadvantages:

1) If the central device fails the whole network fails to operate.

2) Star networking is expensive because all network cables must be pulled to one central point, requires more cable than other network topologies.

Ring Topology

In this type each computer is connected to the next computer with the last one connected to the first. Each retransmits what it receives from the previous computer. The message flows around the ring in one direction. The ring network does not subject to signal loss problem as a bus network experiences. There is no termination because there is no end to the ring.

Advantages:

1) Each node has equal access.

2) Capable of high speed data transfer.

Disadvantages:

1) Failure of one computer on the ring can affect the whole network.

2) Difficult to troubleshoot the network.

Topologies remain an essential part of network design speculation. But understanding these can help you to get the deeper knowledge of the elements like hub, switch etc.

Sony Vaio Mini Laptop Review

2009-07-31T00:49:00.000-07:00

Buying Laptop

Almost everybody, not just business professionals, wants a computer that is small enough to carry almost everywhere. Not only small though; it should be powerful enough to do almost all personal or business tasks without the weight of a regular laptop. Leading brands, including Sony, developed solutions to this demand for lightweight, low-cost and powerful device.

Introducing the Sony VAIO Mini Laptop

These Mini Laptops or notebooks are considered by many to be one of the most stylish laptops of all. Apple has even been known to "borrow" some of its designs from Sony. Laptops from Sony are known to be the coolest looking computers in the market. With its slim and sleek design can fit into your pocket or purse. Hence, it has gained the label of being a "Lifestyle PC" rather than an ordinary notebook.

Features and Specs

The Sony VAIO weighs an amazingly light weight of 1.4 pounds and is almost as thin as a mobile phone. It features a built-in web camera, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G mobile broadband connectivity, and a GPS function. This 8-inch notebook has an Intel processor of 1.33GHz with 2GB of DDR2 memory, Intel's GMA graphics, 128GB drive, a Memory Stick Duo, and two USB ports. Its resolution is an ultra-wide display of 1600x768 pixels.

The laptop is said to last up to four hours when in a standard capacity battery and eight hours with a large capacity battery. It uses Vista as its operating system with an option for fast music, photos, videos, and Internet access. You can choose from a number of colors such as red, green, classic black, crystal white, and onyx black.

Functionality

When it comes to functionality, Sony VAIO mini laptops are more than capable of checking emails, browsing the web, creating a PowerPoint presentation and typing a Word document. Since it has a built-in 3G broadband, and a quick start Vista Operating system, it allows its users to instantly log online to share photos, listen to music, and do almost anything with speed.

When it comes to ease of use, VAIO laptop's keyboards are quite tiny. Of course, this is the consequence of loving the idea of a small and lightweight computer. However, VAIO's keyboard is less cramped. It is very compact with a little more spacing in between them so you can easily use your standard typing methods. You can always type your emails or chat with your friends on Instant messengers without too much discomfort. You can always invest on an external keyboard and a USB mouse if you plan on using this as your primary computer.

Limitations

Of course, these Laptops have their own limitations, such as limited port selection, small screen, and as mentioned, tiny keyboard. For people who would most likely spend time in an office working in front of a computer, a regular laptop or notebook might be a better choice. Another thing to consider is the price. It is an expensive laptop but you can get a good deal on certain websites.

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IT Support: Where Do Micro Small Businesses Get Theirs?

2009-07-29T22:43:00.000-07:00

Micro Technology

Before you even print up your business card or pick your company name, you need to know where you fit into the whole competitive marketplace of IT support. You don’t want to make a lot of expensive mistakes so you don’t take up a lot of money and time to fix later on.

Where do Micro Small Businesses Get Their IT Support?

Micro small businesses have 1-10 PC, anywhere from 100,000 to a million dollars US annual revenue. Where do they get their IT support, number one answer: internal gurus.

Also, on that list are independent hotlines, 1-800 numbers, 900 numbers, from different hardware vendors, software vendors, ISPs as well as independent vendors.

That’s where you will see services that charge anywhere from $1.99 to 2.99, 3.99 a minute whatever it is there. They go to a lot of different websites and forums. Both vendor website forums, as well as independent website forums looking for help.

Micro Small Businesses Use Volunteers for IT Support

The huge thing about micro small businesses is that they depend on volunteers. These businesses have a PC-savvy friend or family member, who does their IT support for free. They may be annoyed that the brother-in-law that happens to know about computers can't get there until a week from Saturday, but heck, its free. He works for beer, pizza and donuts.

How Do You Compete With Free?

Well, It’s hard. But you can use micro small businesses as stepping stones. Micro small businesses get their IT support from the system builders, too. White boxes system assemblers basically put the system together out of brand name parts and assemblies.

Sometimes they’ll get support from retail store clerks 6-$10 an hour store clerks who work in consumer electronic stores, supply stores as well as telesales reps for basically the mail order equalivant of those companies.

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Customized USB Flash Drives Are Excellent Low Cost Corporate Gifts

2009-07-27T22:41:00.000-07:00

USB Advantages

Customized USB flash drives really are impressive corporate gifts because of their functionality, wide acceptance of use and a truly professional looking aluminum finish of some of these units. In the current slowdown many corporate businesses are looking at new and innovative ways to attract customers and retain the customers they have already won over. And this all has to be done on a greatly reduced marketing budget as the finance department is stressed at this time and therefore extremely concerned about expenditure. The customized USB flash drive fits the bill perfectly. At a low cost per unit when bulk ordered and complete with modern stylish finishes that can be produced with preloaded company information for presentations this is a great option for corporate gifts.

In the technology industry many products have a relatively short life span as people tend to move on to the next latest product or innovation. This is not the case with customized USB flash drives as the technology has improved on the units themselves with increased storage space, the presentation of the USB drives has been greatly enhanced with a wide choice of finishes and the reliability has also greatly improved. What more could you ask for from a low cost unit that makes such a great impact when given as a corporate gift.

The more traditional items such as printed material are highly likely to be discarded by a percentage of the recipients. We can all reach the point of overload with flyers and brochures that seem to look similar to each other on a first glance. With the modern and stylish USB flash drives it would be highly unlikely for even one percent of these cool looking gadgets to be thrown away. On a recent business trip I was unable to take a laptop at short notice and just grabbed a couple of my most used USB drives that contained all the necessary information for a presentation, quotation along with important client details. And all of that critical information was contained on a very portable and smart looking USB flash drive.

The professional looking aluminum finish flash drive is one of the most eye catching USB drives available on the market today. For the company that needs to make a big impression on a minimum budget then the aluminum USB flash drive is a hard product to beat as the perfect choice for a corporate gift. As they look professional and stylish it is most likely that the person who is given this corporate gift will indeed invest some time in reviewing the preloaded information.

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How Do You Improve WAN Application Performance?

2009-07-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

Wan Networking Technology

Let's say you are a CIO of a company with established WAN infrastructure and are getting complaints from the users .....that the applications are sluggish. Will you contact the network vendor (e.g. Cisco, Juniper), invest in WAN accelerators (e.g. Packeteer, Riverbed), or hire a consulting firm to investigate? What will you do to resolve the situation?

To start....take a step back and take a deep breath. You're jumping the gun suggesting the WAN is responsible. More information is needed.

The moral of the story....get data first.

Find out what is the performance of specific actions when the client is running in the same building as the application server.

Repeat that for a client in various other locations and compare the results.

This may point to specific WAN links to check. In other words what are the bandwidths and response times across different segments. [Are some locations longer than others, does distance seem to play a part, is there one specific congestion point.]

It may also point out the need to analyze the client traffic flow. Does the application require 100+ round trips between the client and server (over the WAN) for even the simplest of actions? Something like this can only be solved by changing the application. (Don't care who the providers are. You can't do much about the speed of light around the globe that many times.)

So part of the answer is......asking any specific vendor to "fix" it before you know what "it" is will waste your time.

The short answer is.....get data, analyze it, then fix.

Performance problems can be attributable to the network, the servers, the database(s) and applications themselves, so its important to step back and look at the complete infrastructure including the applications and all their components before assuming the WAN is the culprit.

Ask yourself......

- What is the current “end-user experience” for business applications in terms of performance and availability?

- What is the current response time contribution of client, network and server tiers?

- What are the current resource utilization levels on the critical servers that support the business?

- What is the current utilization of network resources (i.e., WAN links) and which applications are using the most bandwidth?

- Which servers, workstations and business locations represent the “top talkers” on the network?

If you believe that you already have these questions answered.....and your primary suspect is still WAN performance.....you need to ask whether you have sufficient bandwidth for the application traffic traversing the WAN and/or whether the problem applications are suitable for WAN deployment in the first place. (A chatty 2-tier database app is not going to scale well across the WAN no matter how much h/w you throw at it).

A network monitoring tool that can help deliver a comprehensive network asessment over a period of time, be it peak volume traffic a 24hr work day or busy business period, can help you understand the worst offenders. Once you know who they are you can do two things .....

- look at the network readiness for the application(s)

- look at the applications themselves to determine whether they are optimized for your environment.

If the issue is just bandwidth, the question becomes how much more do I need? A network profiling tool with predictive capabilities can help you assess the impact of network changes on application performance and whether more bandwidth or reduced latency will solve the problem.

If latency is an issue you may seriously have to look at the problematic applications in question to see whether they are suitable for WAN deployment. The same profiling capability from above can help you determine the effects of less round-trips between client and server(s) allowing you to determine the cost/benefits between changing the application or the infrastructure.

Dont just thow accelerators at it however without first knowing what the problem is. They may be a waste of money for certain applications and not solve the problem.

This is a typical issue for most organizations at some point in time and I would follow the steps below to resolve it.

First, define and quantify the problem. Poor WAN application performance can be the results of many things; lack of bandwidth, failing network gear, telecom vendor issues, poor application design, unanticipated network demand. The symptoms of the problems need to be documented. Does it happen at a particular time of the day or is it constant? Does it occur when a certain application is running? Which users are effect? What nodes on the WAN are effected? Is it a localized issue or does it seem to effect several locations? Have there been a changes made to the WAN recently (new hardware, new applications, new telecom vendors, etc).

To be able to define the issue you have to start collecting good information to help in the process. Places to start collecting information would include:

- Help desk. Great source for defining symptoms of the issue.

- Network Gear. Routers, Switches, CSU/DSU logs can be reviewed for problem identification.

- Telecom vendors. Especially for shared networks (frame relay, atm, etc) they will be able to provide statistics on burst rates and usage.

- User Interviews. Some users don’t log all their problems

Through these sources you should be able to characterize the problem. And the nature of the problem will dictate the solution. Some problems and solutions would include....

- Poorly Designed WAN Application. Possible solutions are; re-work the application, move servers in network topology, increase WAN bandwidth or use terminal server software (i.e. Citrix). The band aid and no brainer approach is to use Citrix and take the WAN out of the equation.

- Poor Telecom Vendor support. Possible solutions are changing out Telecom vendors or have them re-engineer the links. For example, move from Frame Relay to Point-to-Point topology. But be careful. Most of the time the last mile is usually the same physical medium which may be the problem. Meaning changing topology would not help.

- Limited Bandwidth. The possible solution is increasing bandwidth. Sometimes natural organizational growth and uses of the WAN account for the poor WAN performance and you have to buy more bandwidth. Or, once again, you can limit this growth by falling back to using Citrix or maybe relocating servers.

- Failing network gear. The possible solution would primarily be either replacing components or the whole piece of equipment. This is the one situation you might want to consult with an outside expert depending on the level of skill you have internally.

- Odd situations. There are always the unusual situations. For example; I have seen WANs slow down when people start to email around MPEGs. This is more of a policy issue.

The bottom line is sometimes you may have to bring a consultant in. But in many situations, by using common sense, you can determine the cause and solution to the problem internally.

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including DS3-Bandwidth.com and Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

Bluetooth - Great Technology With a Strange Name

2009-07-26T23:33:00.000-07:00

Bluetooth Technology

Most modern cell phones are equipped with a Bluetooth function. Why was this technology named with such a strange name?

Bluetooth technology first appeared in 1998 at an Ericsson research center, based in the Swedish city Lund. Other companies that participated in the project, include; Nokia, Intel, IBM and Toshiba. Scandinavian companies have decided to relate the history of their country to this modern device, and to glorify the name of their national hero. This is the main reason for this seemingly strange name.

Over 1000 years ago, in the 10th century, a glorious king named Harald lived in Denmark. In addition to his many great qualities as a king, he had a blue front tooth. Unfortunately, the chronicles do not mention as to why one of his teeth was blue. The chronicles simply stated this fact, and reportedly that this is why King Harald was nicknamed Bluetooth. Harald Blatan translates into Harald Bluetooth in English.

What does the Bluetooth technology have to do with the Danish king? The fact is that Harald Bluetooth left a trace in history not due to the color of his teeth, but due to a much more important reason. He united previously fragmented Denmark into a common state, and made Christianity the main religion in the country.

The Bluetooth system is intended to bring together different devices. It creates a wireless link between two or more mobile phones, telephones or computers, etc. Why would you need Bluetooth technology? It allows you to send information from one device to another when the devises are in close proximity of each other without wires.

Bluetooth systems can also be installed on computers. Therefore, you can also download information from your computer with the use of Bluetooth.

Mobile phones supporting Bluetooth contain small and inexpensive chips, designed for connection to other phones that have Bluetooth chips, with the aid of 2.4 GHz radio waves. These chips are quite easy to manufacture, they are rather cheap and have low energy consumption. In addition, they are not harmful to the health of humans. All of this explains the wide dissemination of Bluetooth technology.

Using a Bluetooth system is not difficult, and it consists of only a few simple steps.

At first, you turn on Bluetooth on the phones or other devices, which will take place in the transfer of information. On one of the phones, you would start the search for Bluetooth devices, located within the radius. The display of the phone or other device would show you the list of available devices. Next, you would have to select the device that you need, and click "Connect". If the connection was successful, you would be notified about it. Then you would choose the file to transfer, and click "Send". That's all. In the end, you would just need to cancel the connection and to turn off the Bluetooth.

Martin Smith is a writer providing advice on Connect Computer to Bluetooth if you have time drop by his site for some tips and information.

Latest Mobile Phones - The 3G Technology Handsets With Latest Fascinating Features

2009-07-24T01:42:00.000-07:00

3g Technology

This is the 3G technology era and in this era each and everyday people want to experience new things with innovative thoughts and ideas. Nowadays people like to perform their daily work with the help of electronic devices. In the recent times, mobile phones have become the indispensable needs of the people. Earlier, these devices were considered as the means of communication for connecting people. But today, they have become the multi-tasking devices. There are several brands in the arena of mobile phones which are competing with each other. The brands like Motorola, Nokia, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson and Samsung etc., can be taken as instances. All these brands have launched a lot of mobile phones with outstanding features and wonderful looks. Some of the latest mobile phones which can be taken as instances are Apple iPhone 3G S, BlackBerry Storm 9500, HTC Magic, LG GC900 Viewty 2 and Nokia N97 etc.

The latest mobile phones have done a lot to fulfill the demands of the people. The BlackBerry Storm 9500 is one of the latest gadget which has created a lot of craze among people. This is a beautiful touch screen 3G touch screen mobile phone which comes in a black coloured casing. This handset weighs 155 grams and it measures 112.5 mm tall by 62.2 mm wide by 14 mm deep. The handset comes with a user friendly self organiser such as calendar, calculator, alarm clock etc. The 3.2 megapixel camera with Auto Focus, Flash and all other useful camera settings allow the user to take good quality snap and record videos. The Music Player plays the music in different types of formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA. It has an internal memory of 128 MB and can support external memory up to 8 GB.

The another latest mobile phone is the Nokia N97. It is an attractive smart phone which is beautifully designed by Nokia with many sophisticated features. The handset has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard which helps the user to handle this very easily. This device comes with a rechargeable battery, if it is fully charged then the user can enjoy up to 5.3 hours 3G or 6.6 hours GSM talk time and 7.1 hours of GSM standby time or 6.6 hours of 3G standby time. The user can also transfer data from this to the other devices through 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth with A2DP, EDGE, Wi-Fi UPnP Support and Micro USB connector.

Another latest handset is the HTC Magic. It is 3G touch screen smart phone which comes with 3.2 Megapixel camera which complete with all useful user friendly settings which allows the user to capture clear images and record videos. It has an Android Operating System and also Qualcomm MSM processor. These latest mobile phones have come with many advanced technology features and good look. Hopefully, in future also, the mobile phone brands will launch the communication gadgets with more and more useful features.

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The Technology Behind USB Flash Drives

2009-07-24T01:37:00.000-07:00

USB Technology

Back then, floppy disks were the popular medium for taking files on the go and transferring them from one computer to another. These cheap storage mediums weren't so reliable since the disk capacity was so low, transfer speeds were slow and they can easily be damaged. Optical discs started replacing the floppy disks boasting higher capacities and serve as great backup mediums, but the data needs to be burned and that can be time consuming depending on both the drive and the disc. Rewritable's were more reliant for travelling, but the data needs to be completely wiped out for new data to come in. All optical discs can still be subjected to damage from scratches and harmful elements as well.

All of these issues were about to be solved with the introduction to USB flash drives and due to their decreasing costs and higher storage capacities while maintaining their small profiles, USB flash drives are the most popular storage devices for easy transferring and worry free travelling. Here is a look on the technology that powers these amazing devices:

Flash Memory Technology

Flash drives are bi-products of recent advances in microprocessor technology. They are not simply miniaturized versions of standard sized hard drives where moving parts are included. Instead, flash drives use a type of electronic memory known as flash memory. This same technology that powers flash memory is also used by computers, digital cameras and gaming consoles as RAM (random-access memory) because they are fast and easy to access. USB drives take advantage of that speed and use it as actual storage instead.

USB Technology

The USB technology isn't anything new and started out with mice and other peripherals adopting the technology for better compatibility and speed. USB devices were most famous for their easy usage as soon as the device gets plugged in. No complicated setups or drivers were needed which is why it was the port of choice. Unlike other ports, USB ports act as a source of power providing low power to devices which is just enough for flash devices to operate without any external power source like the bigger external hard disks. The fact that they are solid-state storage devices explains this since there are no mechanical parts inside.

Both Technologies Combined

The power of the flash memory and connectivity of the USB make the perfect connection to a reliable storage device at a cheap cost. Both of these are technologies that have been in existence since the earlier days of computing, but none of them are going away anytime soon. The technology continues to grow as USB devices are upping the storage capacities, making the transfer speeds faster, externally modifying them to last longer and take more abuse and add better security features. Microprocessor technology is also showing signs of advancement allowing USB flash drives to be thinner and smaller than ever, yet still manage to maintain high storage capacities. This is why flash drives have become so popular amongst regular and heavy computer users.

Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For logo branded USB Flash Drives, he recommends http://www.Flashbay.com

VoIP Technology Best Solution For Phone Calls

2009-07-24T01:31:00.000-07:00

Voip Technology

Do you have a close friend or a member of your family staying In Romania? Are you keen to know how to make cheap calls to that place? Then let us share some vital information with you.

In the past, international call was an expensive affair which made it difficult for people to hear the words of their loved ones for weeks and months. To be freed from call charges, people went back to telegrams and airmails. No longer can these sources of contact leave a person confident about their loved one being safe in that place. Undoubtedly the sound of voice offers much relief to people who are immediately updated about the wellbeing and status of a family member who may be residing at a distant location.With the advancement of satellite and wireless technologies, communication has for sure become much easier. VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is the latest buzz in the world of technology. This is in fact just another method of keeping in touch with your near and dear ones. Mobiles too have become increasingly common. Even a decade back mobile phones were a luxury item owned only by rich people. The concept of VOIP was unheard of. However times have changed for sure. One can now easily make calls to any country and at a much cheaper rate. Romania is not an exception!

Since VOIP and mobile phones are technologies that are available to anyone readily, land line suppliers have had to make adjustments to their services, rates and availability to be in the competition and draw new customers. Land line rates have been adjusted and anyone now can have the package of distance calling package included in the monthly bill.

Land line distance suppliers, along with these changes created many other ways to let their customers use their services of long distance. This is a step taken by them just to retain in the business. The prepaid calling cards have compelled many of the providers to reevaluate their rates and programs. The providers have also started to offer new methods to guarantee more efficient service. Most of the providers nowadays offer prepaid cards to people at very cheap rates.

The technology of VOIP is the biggest factor that has influenced setting up of the new competitive call rates both for mobile and land line services. VOIP competes directly with land line services and offers its subscribers facilities to make cheap calls to Romania and all the countries around the globe. VOIP does not even charge their subscribers for long distance fees. Traditional technology is not used with voice over internet protocol. This is the reason why the long distance fees are not absolutely essential. VOIP functions with the help of modems and internet connection and is almost similar to the process of instant messaging.

This therefore is the best solution to anyone who wants to make long distance calls to any country including Romania. Try out VOIP or select the right mobile calls service plan. Make sure you select right as this will ensure that you remain in touch with your loved ones at a minimum price.

Making cheap calls to Romania is a necessity today. The Author of this article knows the importance of making cheap international calls and so he has explored some of the best options available out there. He has clearly compared the best options call Romania. He is no doubt an expert in modern communication systems.

Beginner Online Technology Consultant - 7 Specific Types of Software You Will Need

2009-07-24T01:24:00.000-07:00

IT Consultant Duties

Now you would think that every technology consultant should know exactly what type of software they would need, right? Well there is a distinct difference between being a technology expert and consulting, that's where this article comes in.

1. Word Processing - this is a lead generating machine. If a new tech expert is to succeed online they are going to have to create leads. And there is no better way than with article marketing. Besides it allows the tech to showcase their expertise and create E-books to sell immediately.

2. Audio Recording - this is needed to create pod-casts to post in online audio directories and to create audio products to sell.

3. Video Recording - this will be needed to create videos to teach their specific skills to others and to create products to sell. They can also hook their digital camera to the computer and offer video coaching.

4. Presentation - this is needed to give, tutorials to teach skills and knowledge in modules. These presentations can be created over time and than combined into a product package for sell.

5. Audio & Video Converter - the software that captures the audio and video does convert some files into other types. But as you will find out they don't always convert files into the types of files you may need.

6. Graphics Design - this is not always a necessity however if you don't do your own graphics that your going to have to hire someone to do them. At a minimum you may want to do some picture editing for avatars and profile pictures for online accounts.

7. Web Design - you don't always need to do this either but as a beginner in a new business. It's likely that you're going to have to due to economic reasons, do some of your web design work.

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Paul Godines helps coach's, consultants, groups and businesses to write a book, to market and promote themselves and or their businesses. Paul will also help you price and package your products and services so that you can create a highly profitable coaching practice using your book.

2009-07-23T23:55:00.000-07:00

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With all of the advances and the new technology there are many positive things that can be accomplished. We can shop online, connect with our friends and family, email to get things communicated quickly and even download music. Unfortunately, with great things and the great technology there are negatives that come with it. Instead of having to order a magazine that comes through the mail to view pornography or going to a store where people can see what you are buying it is as easy as clicking on the internet in the privacy of your home to view pornography.

It has become much more prevalent of hearing in the news of not only is pornography coming from adults who are making the choice, but children are having their rights taken away from them and are being exposed to child pornography. It is a constant in the news and it is scary what is happening. There are predators out there and we can no longer sit back and feel comfortable that we are teaching our children right and wrong and that they will be safe.

As parents we want to protect our children. We don't want our children to be exposed to this in anyway. If we become aware of this happening to our children or to other children we might not know where to turn for help. It is important to get the help that we need and there are lawyer's that are trained to help us fight child pornography. Each state has different laws so if you live in Philadelphia, you will want to find a Philadelphia Child Pornography Lawyer. They are local and specialized and can help you fight for your rights and help protect your family. That is what we deserve - protection for our children!

Marc Neff Attorney-at-Law (http://www.nefflawoffices.com/) limits its practice to federal and state criminal defense and related matters, including grand jury investigations, parole matters, and forfeiture cases. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.