Diabetic Retinopathy (NAPSA)—Although November is National Diabetes Month, any Computer Users Can Get Free Security Hanging At Home For The Holidays month is a good time for the 16 (NAPSA)—This holiday season, million people in the United Help From Microsoft unwrap the good times with your States who have diabetes to have (NAPSA)—Computer viruses, municate and do business over family. a dilated eye exam. worms and hackers are getting the Internet.” Whether it is taking time out nastier and more prevalent—and The company is providing a from seasonal festivities or stay- anyone who uses the Internet is variety of free tools, technologies ing in from the cold, an opportu- vulnerable to security breaches and resources to improve com- nity to enjoy yourself at home can that can disrupt communications puter security. These include the be easier to create than many and transactions, causing inconve- following: realize. Some helpful hints in- nience, downtime and economic • Free virus-related product clude the following: losses. The problem is global, and support for consumers and busi- 1. Be imaginative in the kit- no one is immune. That’s why so nesses, available toll-free by call- chen. Have some fun with the kids many business owners and home ing (866) PC-SAFETY (727-2338). baking holiday shaped cookies or computer users are wondering • An extensive, free security toasting marshmallows by the fire. what they can do to help ensure resource kit available at http://www. 2. Get reacquainted with your they are operating in a secure microsoft.com/security/. The kit creative side. Use the holidays as computing environment. includes fixes for Windows 2000 a time to get crafty at home with Fortunately, help is available. In and Windows NT 4.0, a one-button the kids by cutting out paper light of the increasing frequency of Internet Information Server Lock- snowflakes or making snowmen viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp. down tool to help customers easily with cottonballs and construction A good way to entertain the This is because diabetes is the has mobilized an unprecedented and effectively secure their net- paper. family at home this holiday sea- leading cause of new cases of number of people and resources to works, and guidelines for installing, 3. Share some laughs. The per- son is to gather around and blindness in people ages 20 to 74, help its customers get—and stay— configuring and maintaining secure blinding more than 15,000 people fect way to accomplish this is a watch great family movies from secure. Any Microsoft customer can systems. Customers can order a free each year. Diabetic retinopathy movie night with the kids featur- Warner Home Video. take advantage of these resources; CD or download the kit by visiting ing quality, family entertainment is the most common form of dia- they’re free, and the company is Microsoft’s Web site (connect-time on home video. Among the sea- uncut version of “The Story of betic eye disease—it affects half encouraging everyone to use them. charges may apply). son’s most popular titles are the Mewtwo’s Origin,” a new theme of all Americans diagnosed with While computer security is a global • A comprehensive package of following: song and video trailers. diabetes. and industrywide issue, Microsoft cumulative security fixes that can • Scooby-Doo and the Cyber • Osmosis Jones saves the day All people with diabetes are at believes its leadership position be applied to a computer in a sin- Chase finds the dog detective and as he makes his DVD and VHS risk—those with type 1 and type 2. entails an obligation to proactively gle step, provided via Windows his human crew as they face what debut. Every “body” needs a hero Diabetic retinopathy can also be a address contemporary security Update at http://www.v4.windows many call their most electrifying like Jones, germ fighter extraordi- problem for women who develop issues and protect customers. update.microsoft.com/. case ever. They are zapped into a naire and one “cell” of a guy. This diabetes during pregnancy (gesta- “As a leading provider of com- Microsoft’s newest products, high-tech computer game based infectiously funny live-action/ani- tional diabetes). Pregnant women puter solutions for individuals, including Windows XP and the on their own Mystery, Inc. adven- mated caper shows how white with diabetes should definitely families, home offices and busi- upcoming Windows NET Server, tures in this all-new, feature- blood cell cop, Osmosis Jones, have dilated eye examinations each nesses of all sizes, we have a spe- also will benefit from the height- length movie. The DVD version thwarts an epidemic of evil. trimester to protect their vision. cial responsibility to help ensure ened focus on security. The com- includes the world premiere of an Called “just plain clever” by critic Although it’s possible to have that those solutions are safe and pany is continuing to improve its all-new music video and a virtual , the video’s all star sight-threatening retinopathy continue to meet our customers’ development processes to deliver detective game. cast includes Molly Shannon, before symptoms develop, some expectations,” said Brian Valen- even more secure and reliable The DVD-ROM features demos Chris Elliot, and the signs that could develop include tine, senior vice president of the systems and applications to its of three games while the VHS voice talents of , Lau- spots, “floaters,” or blurred vision. Windows Division at Microsoft. customers. includes tips for the games on the rence Fishburne, David Hyde People with diabetes should see “We have aggressively stepped At the same time, Microsoft Playstation Game Console. Inside Pierce, Brandy and William Shat- their eyecare professional immedi- up our existing security pro- says it will work closely with every video purchased, kids will ner. The DVD includes behind- ately if their vision becomes grams to help customers easily industry and government leaders find a bonus booklet featuring sav- the-scenes views and commen- blurry, they see double, if one or secure their computing environ- to continue addressing the ings on games, toys, snacks and taries, an “Under the Microscope” both eyes hurt, there is pressure ments today and keep them broader challenges of industry- more, plus puzzles and activities. feature and special puzzles. in an eye, they see spots or secure in the future. We won’t wide computer security. • Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is Included with every purchase is a floaters, or if peripheral vision is rest or back down in our mission To learn more about Microsoft a never-before-seen sequel to the CD sampler with music from not as good as it was previously. to make certain that every cus- product security, visit http://www. original box office hit. The video Sugar Ray, POD and Willa Ford. Because a person with diabetes tomer can securely work, com- microsoft.com/security/. features action and adventure as All of these entertaining Warner can have retinopathy and not Ash and all the Pokémon protect Home Video titles are available for know it, everyone with diabetes Mewtwo from the evil Team rental or purchase. To learn more, should have a dilated eye exami- Rocket. The DVD includes an visit www.whvdirect.com. nation at least once a year. If detected, early treatment of eye problems can help save your sight. To learn more, please visit Change Of Address For Online Businesses Old Man Winter & Bad Hair www.checkyearly.com. (NAPSA)—Are you the master of your domain? If you conduct Days Go Hand-In-Hand business on the Web, the answer (NAPSA)—Winter comes with Renewal 5X line of shampoos and is “Probably not.” The reason is a whole set of beauty conun- conditioners makes hair up to five that, more than likely, you did not drums, most of which stem from times stronger by using a combina- get the name you wanted for your one thing: the damaging moisture tion of five advanced conditioning business. Further, your Web ad- loss associated with cold weather. technologies. *** dress (URL) probably ends in It leaves our hair (and skin and If you have permed or color- A cultivated mind is one to .com, a top level domain (TLD) nails) drier and more vulnerable treated hair, always use a shampoo which the fountains of knowl- that’s cluttered with a confusing mix of sites owned by businesses, to damage. And that’s just not and conditioner specifically formu- edge have been opened, and pretty. The surest way to get lated for your hair type. Shampoos individuals, and speculators. which has been taught, in any through the bad hair days of win- and conditioners that say they are Fortunately, a new TLD has tolerable degree, to exercise its ter is actually pretty simple: Mois- for permed or color-treated hair are been created specifically for the turize, moisturize, moisturize! by far the most moisturizing for- faculties. business community and many —John Stuart Mill Conditioner is your hair’s best mulas you can find, because good names are still available. The new .BIZ domain will ben- friend during the moisture-rob- processed hair has the greatest *** The .BIZ extension is expected to efit businesses by cleaning up bing cold months. So here’s a need for deep conditioning. help businesses enhance their clutter on the Internet. quick primer on conditioner, that presence on the Internet and pro- critical but uncelebrated haircare vide them with a platform for 1. Go to NeuLevel Web site— must-have. If you have dry, damaged future growth. www.neulevel.biz—and look for “First of all, almost everybody .BIZ is a truly global TLD— the list of approved registrars who needs to condition after shampoo- or processed hair, use a unlike .com, which is widely sell .BIZ names. ing, even if just to help with detan- leave-in conditioner— viewed as US-centric—dedicated 2. Search for your .BIZ domain gling, which can be very stressful to and designed exclusively for con- name and submit your registra- the hair,” says Paul Wallace, senior especially in the winter. ducting business online. Busi- tion in real time to your registrar director for research & develop- nesses of all sizes, all around the of choice. ment at Clairol. “Hair is at its globe, can conduct commerce and 3. If your domain name is avail- weakest when wet, and that is And if you have dry, damaged communicate more securely and able, pay the registration fee to actually when it sustains most of or processed hair, use a leave-in efficiently using this next-genera- secure it and begin using your .BIZ its damage.” conditioner—especially in the tion technology. address immediately. Conditioning can help strength- winter. Daily nourishment prod- A company called NeuLevel, .BIZ is not just a domain name. en hair and prevent breakage and ucts and leave-in conditioners Inc. is responsible for the creation, It brings new choices to businesses damage before it happens, so that work well to strengthen hair and maintenance and servicing of the worldwide and represents the first hair looks healthier and prettier. increase elasticity. This prevents TLD. .BIZ is intended for individ- advance in Internet addressing in Some newer haircare lines are even breakage and damage. uals and businesses who intend to over 15 years. .BIZ utilizes the based entirely on this notion of So don’t let winter hair blues use their Web addresses for most advanced technologies to pro- strengthening hair by preventing get you down—with proper condi- Most Christmas trees are cut commerce. vide a more timely, more stable damage in the first place and tioning, you can keep your hair weeks before they get to a retail Businesses or individuals can and more secure Internet address. deeply hydrating hair to make it looking healthy and shiny all year outlet. register for a .BIZ address by fol- For more information, visit look its healthiest. Clairol’s new round. lowing these three simple steps: www.neulevel.biz.

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