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2000 Exchange Mail Server - How To Filter Spam (Part One of Two)

If you were suddenly made responsible for stopping spam on your Microsoft Windows network, what would you do first? Well, if you're like me, you'd probably Google "anti spam Exchange server" or something similar to that.

Next, you'd spend some time reading a lot of reviews and articles about anti spam software suited for a Microsoft enterprise network.

Lastly you'd extract (from the articles) a list of the most commonly found bells and whistles that the current anti spam technology offers. You'd use this as a kind of wish list, or yardstick, against which you would judge all the possible anti spam solutions available to you.

Well, as you might imagine, I recently did that and here is a list of features that any decent Exchange server-compatible anti spam solution should have. Your mileage may vary depending on what you need your solution to provide, but here's my list.

Filter spam on an Exchange mail server by doing one or more of the following:

• Bayesian Analysis

  Anti spam software of this sort allows you to begin by classifying one or emails as "spam." Then, as your email arrives, the anti spam software looks at every other email to see if fits the definition you set. If it does, it goes to the spam folder; if it doesn't, it gets through to your inbox. But it doesn't stop there. Suppose an email gets through the "Bayesian filter." You can (and should) tag that email as spam -- so that the software can add the characteristics of that email to its spam profile. What this means is that future emails of this sort will NOT sneak through.

  In other words, the anti spam software that uses Bayesian analysis can learn and get better over time -- if you teach it to do so.

• Downloadable spam signatures

Typical Bayesian analysis relies mostly on your own unique description of what you consider to be spam -- and that's important.

But sometimes, two heads are better (and faster) than one. What if you could tap into a database of spam characteristics that were put together by hundreds or thousands of other users? That what you get when you use anti spam software that periodically downloads new spam signatures. The big advantage is that you are casting a wider net. The disadvantage is that you might not agree with the crowd's opinion of what constitutes spam.

• Keyword checking

This anti spam feature identifies spam email by looking for certain words, like "Viagra." As you might imagine, this is a pretty crude method. For example, what if your name is Gay Smith? A keyword-checking spam filter might strike this email for containing objectionable content. Don't laugh -- I just read about this very thing happening.

• Header checking

This is a pretty basic form of spam blocking where the anti spam software checks to see if the email header shows tell-tale signs of spam:

• Has the sender identified himself in the From: field? If not, it's probably spam.
• Does the email have a "large number" of listed recipients (you can set the number)? If so, consider it the same as spam.
• Block email containing only remote images. To get around keyword or even Bayesian filters, spammers now send out email that shows only a picture, i.e., a graphic of a bottle of viagra with an associated (non-text) caption. In addition, they might put a small amount of non-spam text in the message. Good anti spam software will block that.
• Check to see if the domain is real. The anti spam software will do a "DNS lookup." If the domain is not listed, the email is probably spam.

(End of Part 1. Part 2 can be found in the index.)

Here's the complete version of this article on how to filter spam on 2000 Exchange mail servers.

For more articles on stopping spam, visit Ara Rubyan's Spam Blocker Central.

Ara Rubyan is experienced in training design and delivery and has been developing web based training for more than 10 years. His background in training coupled with his IT knowledge help him to ensure the seamless development of product user training.

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iPhones in the UK - Changing Entertainment

Mobile phones are perhaps the greatest wonders of the 20th century. These small yet powerful gadgets have transformed our lives into sophistication communication is now a matter of few presses on the keypad. Mobile phones have metamorphosed into an all-in-one device. Apart from making and receiving calls, you can freeze some decent stills and videos, listen to music on the move, play lifelike games, access the web and what not! Apple iPhones boast of all these features which are selling like mad all across the globe.

The UK is a very good market for Apple. Apple is seeing very good response for its iPhones in the UK also. As we all know, iPhone managed to capture the hearts of many of those who waited in line for getting a device that works well as a mobile and plays music cool as a music device. Surprisingly, Apple sold half million units in the first 24 hours of its launch. "It's awesome, it's the best thing I ever saw in my life," said New York private detective Jerry Gregory. "Once people see this phone they are going to want one. Everybody I show this phone wants one, even people who were anti-iPhone.

With the availability of all types of mobile handsets of all make in the UK, Apple had no option but to offer the best quality features in its iPhones to compete in the burgeoning UK mobile market. The iPhone launched by Apple is a multimedia and Internet-enabled quad-band GSM phone with EDGE data support. Features like 3.5 inch touchscreen display, 2.0 megapixel camera, 4or 8GB internal memory, iPods, iTunes, H.264 etc. make the Apple iPhone a gem of a device.

In the UK, Apple iPhones can be purchased online from several online mobile phone shops. They are also available with most of the on-street mobile outlets.

Andrena Markley is the webmaster of 3contractmobilephones.co.uk and deals in all kind of mobile phones. Get latest update on Pay As You Go Phones and Sim Free Phones from the site.

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Ways to Say I Love You in Another Language

Have you been looking for romantic and provocative ways to say I Love You to your special partner? There are numerous different and creative ways to say I Love You, but have you ever thought about memorizing I Love You in as many foreign languages as possible?

Imagine someone whispering to you Je taime or Te amo or Aloha wau ia oe. Youd be intrigued, interested, and pleased, wouldnt you? Well, try several foreign language translations of I Love You with a special person in your life and see what happens.

Afrikaans Ek is lief vir jou

American Have a beer

Australian ave another

Arabic Ana Ahebak / Ana Bahibak

Cantonese Ngo Oi Nei

Chinese Gnoy oy na

Danish Jeg eisker dig

Dutch Ik hou van jou

English I love you

Finnish Mina rakastan sinua

French Je taime / Je tadore

German Ich liebe Dich

Greek Sagape

Hawaiian Aloha wau ia oe

Hebrew Ani ohevet ota

Indonesian Saya cinta padamu

Italian Ti amo

Japanese Anata wa, dai suki desu

Korean Sa Lang Hae / Na No Sa Lan Hei

Mandarin Wo Ai Ni

Norwegian Jeg eisker deg

Persian Tora Doost Darem

Romanian Te iubesc

Russian Ya tebya liubliu

Spanish Te quiero / Te amo / Yo amor tu

Swahili Naku panda

Swedish Jag alskar dig

Swiss German Ch-ha di garn

Tagolog Mahal kita / Inilbig kita

Turkish Seni seviyorum

Vietnamese Toi yeu em

Do some of the translations above look interesting? Pick out your favorites, then find a good pronouncing dictionary in order to get the sound of the phrase as accurate as possible.

After all, you dont want Je tadore to sound like Shut the door. That would have an entirely different meaning.

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Garry Gamber is a public school teacher and entrepreneur. He writes articles about real estate, health and nutrition, and internet dating services. He is the owner of http://www.Anchorage-Homes.com and http://www.TheDatingAdvisor.com.

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Benefits and Male External Catheters (Silicone Latex Free)

Men suffering from urinary incontinence have to face a highly embarrassing situation everyday because of their condition. To make things a bit convenient for them male external catheters are a great help. These can be slipped on like a condom. The other end has a tube that can be connected to a urine collection bag. It is better to go for latex-free silicone external catheters, as these do not cause irritation to the skin.

The External Catheters

The urinary bladder is a small balloon-like organ located just behind the pubic bone. The urine that passes out from the kidneys is stored in the bladder. When the bladder gets full, it sends a message to the brain, which then sends a signal for the sphincter muscles to relax and allow the urine to flow out until the bladder is empty. This seemingly simple function can develop certain snags, which may make urination a troublesome experience. Due to certain medical conditions, people may lose control over their bladder and develop urinary incontinence. In this case, they may pass urine or a few drops of it involuntarily. It can be socially quite embarrassing.

To help such people, an external catheter is used, which is more convenient to handle than an internal catheter. An external catheter, mainly used by men, is slipped on to the male organ. The other end that forms into a tube is attached to a disposal bag. The benefit of having an external catheter is that you can conveniently remove it and replace it yourself.

Here are some tips to help manage your external catheter.

Hygiene is a prerequisite in such matters. After touching the catheter or the urine bag, make sure that you wash your hands properly. You may also wash the skin that is exposed to the catheter regularly.

Place the collection bag at a level lower than your bladder so that the urine flows down conveniently without any obstruction. Remember that fluids flow from a higher plane to a lower one.

Make sure that the tube attached to the urine bag is flexible to help maneuverability. Keep the catheter and the connecting tube free from kinks or loops to allow obstruction-free flow of the urine into the urine bag.

Empty the urine bag when it fills, never allowing the urine to remain in the tube when the bag is full. You may also empty the bag every four to eight hours or as needed. Refrain from touching the end of the spout when disconnecting the bag from the tube. If you do so accidentally, wash your hands thoroughly.

Fix the catheter tube securely to the thigh with the help of a strap. Leave room for some slack so that there is no pressure on the catheter when you move your leg. Although the external catheter is well secured on your organ, chances are that a firm pull might dislodge it.

Avoid disconnecting any portion of the drainage. If the tube end is disconnected, clean the end with alcohol and reconnect it. If you find the ends getting loose, you may ask for advice from the doctor or nurse, as the catheter may need replacement.

For more information on this topic, you may visit http://www.BioRelief.com BioRelief.com provides detailed info and comprehensive reviews on the best silicone latex free male external catheters available.

Jeff Luckey is in research and development at http://www.biorelief.com - Information and products to help manage incontinence, and related issues.

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