Saturday, November 19, 2011

Facebook Employees Go Nuts As Zuckerberg Tells Them The IPO Is Coming

A source close to Facebook employees emailed us yesterday to say that the rumor flitting from employee to employee is that "a Facebook S1 filing is coming really soon.  Possibly as soon as next month."
"The IPO talk inside Facebook has ramped up the past 6 weeks and Zuckerberg repeatedly has said that it is 'coming,' which he *never* said in the history of Facebook."
The truth is that Facebook is going to go public, and relatively soon. Because it's surpassed the SEC's 500 shareholder limit, the company has to disclose its financials in April. That doesn't mean it has to IPO, but we understand the company plans to bite the bullet and go for it around then anyway.
As for whether or not Facebook will file its S-1 very soon, we're skeptical. A source close to the IPO process tells us Facebook has not yet decided which banks will underwrite the offering. That's a step that has to happen before the S-1 gets written and published.
Facebook employees who joined the company three or four or more years ago have endured a lovely, teasing kind of torture.
Back then, they joined a startup that was already the hottest in Silicon Valley – worth a couple billion dollars.
They all got a bunch of stock options or, later, restricted stock units, that would someday turn into real equity. The payout looked good based on where Facebook was then.
chart of the day, facebook valuation, jan 2011

Recover Microsoft Office Product Key


If for some reason you need to reinstall Windows, Office, or other Microsoft applications, and you can’t find the original key on a CD, you’ll be out of luck. You won’t be able to re-install. That is, you won’t unless you use ProduKey.
ProduKey is a little, but useful utility which displays the ProductID and the CD-Key of MS-Office, Windows, and SQL Server installed on your computer.
Recover Microsoft Office Product Key
You can view this information for your current running operating system, or for another operating system/computer – by using command-line options.
This utility can be useful if you lost the product key of your Windows/Office, and you want to reinstall it on your computer.
Download ProduKey

5 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office



Microsoft Office is one of the Popular Office Suite, but there are some more office suites which are also Best and Free too. So am here posting some of them.
5 free alternatives to Microsoft Office

SQL SERVER – 2012 RC0 Various Resources and Downloads


Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 (RC0)
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 RC0 enables a cloud-ready information platform that will help organizations unlock breakthrough insights across the organization.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express RC
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express RC0 is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded applications, lightweight Web Sites, applications, and local data stores.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Semantic Language Statistics RC0
The Semantic Language Statistics Database is a required component for the Statistical Semantic Search feature in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Semantic Language Statistics RC0.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 (RC0) Manageability Tool Kit
The Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 (RC0) Manageability Tool Kit is a collection of stand-alone packages which provide additional value for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 (RC0).
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel 2010 Release Candidate 0 (RC0)
Microsoft PowerPivot for Microsoft Excel 2010 provides ground-breaking technology; fast manipulation of large data sets, streamlined integration of data, and the ability to effortlessly share your analysis through Microsoft SharePoint

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Good Working Positions for computer user...

To understand the best way to set up a computer workstation, it is helpful to understand the concept of neutral body positioning. This is a comfortable working posture in which your joints are naturally aligned. Working with the body in a neutral position reduces stress and strain on the muscles, tendons, and skeletal system and reduces your risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). The following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation:
  • Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.

  • Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.

  • Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.

  • Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.

  • Feet are fully supported by the floor or a footrest may be used if the desk height is not adjustable.

  • Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.

  • Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor.

  • Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.
Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day in the following ways:
  • Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest.

  • Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso.
     
  • Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically.
These four reference postures are examples of body posture changes that all provide neutral positioning for the body.
 
Upright Sitting
Upright sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical.

Figure 1. Upright sitting posture
Figure 1.
Upright sitting posture
Figure 2. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical
Figure 2.
The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical








Standing
Standing posture. The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical. The user may also elevate one foot on a rest while in this posture.



Figure 3. Standing posture
Figure 3. Standing posture
Figure 4. The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical
Figure 4.
The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical







 
Declined Sitting
Declined sitting posture. The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical.

Figure 5. Declined sitting position
Figure 5. Declined sitting position




 
Figure 6. The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical
Figure 6.
The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical






 
Reclined Sitting
Reclined sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs.










Figure 7. Reclined sitting posture
Figure 7. Reclined sitting posture
Figure 8. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs
Figure 8.
The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs



10 Health Tips for Computer Users


Regular computer users run the risk of several health problems. Most computer-related jobs require people to sit in front of the computer for longer periods.
The term “ergonomics” is derived from two Greek words: “ergon”, which means work and “nomoi”, which means natural laws. According to the National Pain Foundation, ergonomics is “the science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker’s body to fit the job.” Workers who do more of “static work” or maintain certain postures for a long time develop something called repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) over a period of time. Ergonomists study such problems and define postures that minimize unnecessary static work, reduce the harmful forces acting on the body, and in the end, considerably minimize the risk of injury.
Stretch once an hour: Do not sit in a posture for more than an hour. Lean forward, cross your arms in front of you, hold your knees, and push your knees apart, keeping your hands on them. You’ll feel this stretch across your shoulder blades. Stretch your fingers, arms, hands, and torso at regular intervals.
Exercise throughout the day: Make sure you move your hands, legs, back, and neck every 10 minutes throughout the day. Get up and take short walks from your workstation periodically.
Maintain a good working posture: According to the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation:
  • Hands, wrists and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.
  • Head is level or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.
  • Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
  • Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.
  • Feet are fully supported by floor or footrest.
  • Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.
  • Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor.
  • Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.
Place and adjust the monitor: Place the computer monitor at the recommended viewing distance and angle, adjusting it to the right clarity settings.
  • Adjust your position at a safe distance from where you can clearly view the elements on the monitor and read the text without slipping to awkward postures. The preferred distance between the eye and monitor is in the range of 20-40 inches (50-100 cm).
  • Adjust your computer monitor to be directly in front of you with your head, neck, and torso facing the screen. Your monitor should not be farther than 35 degrees to the left or right.
  • Give periodic rest to your eyes by looking at far-away objects. For example, a clock or calendar on the wall that is away from your workstation. Viewing the monitor for a long period results in fatigue and dryness. You must stop, look away and blink at regular intervals to give your eyes the necessary moisture. Other non-computer tasks such as filing, phone work, etc., can help your eyes take the needed break from the stress.
Position the pointer/mouse to maintain a straight and neutral wrist posture: If the keyboard tray/surface is not large enough to accommodate both the keyboard and mouse, try one of the following to limit stresses related to reaching and holding:
  • A mouse platform positioned over the keyboard. This design allows the mouse to be used above the 10-key pad.
  • A mouse tray next to the keyboard tray.
  • A fingertip joystick attached to the keyboard.
  • Pointing devices attached to the keyboard such as a touchpad.
  • Point devices such as mouse that have the right size so that they fit the hand.
  • Mousepad with a wrist rest.
Keep the keyboards at a comfortable position: Placing keyboards, pointing devices, or working surfaces too high or too low may result in awkward wrist, arm, and shoulder postures.
  • Adjust the chair height and desk height to maintain a neutral body posture.
  • Raise or lower the tilt of the keyboard to maintain straight, neutral wrist postures.
  • If you are left-hand user, use an alternative left hand keyboard, which has the keypad permanently affixed to the left side.
Adjust the location of frequently-used devices: Devices such as keyboard, phone and mouse must be placed within the repetitive access (primary work zone) area.
Use mobile and size-adjustable chairs: Desks that are not at the right height may force you to take awkward postures such as extending your arms to reach the keyboard or raising your shoulders. Make sure that you have adequate clearance space for your thighs, legs, etc. particularly if you frequently change working postures.
Seating: Opt for a chair that provides adequate support to your back, legs, buttocks, and arms. For example, an ideal chair for your workstation should have the following:
  • Backrest that adjusts well to the natural curvature of your spine and provides necessary lumbar support
  • Comfortable seat that allows your feet to rest flat on the floor or a footrest that helps you adjust the height
  • Soft armrests that allow your shoulders to relax and your elbows to stay close to your body
  • Five-leg base with casters that allow easy movement along the floor
Keep the phone at your reach: Most office workers cannot do without a telephone at work. Placing the telephone at the right place is as important as adjusting other workplace objects. Keep the phone close enough to avoid repeated reaching. Use a speaker phone or a headset for teleconferences or long conversations.

When Your Firewall Isn't Enough


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Find Your Gmail Friends on Facebook


  • 1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  • 2. Click on Export in the top menu.
  • 3. Choose which contacts you want to download.
  • 4. Click the Export button to download your contacts. Follow the instructions on your screen and save the file to your computer. By default the file will be named 'google.csv'.
  • 5. Upload your 'google.csv' file to Facebook using the uploader below: