FRom Link-Assist.com : Get you site to be Mobile Friendly
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From Link Assisant article on Google Mobile Friendly Sites Here are some good pointers:
1. Learn where you stand in terms of mobile
2. Choose your mobile solution (if you don't have one yet)
3. Adhere to mobile optimization best practices
4. Avoid these mobile design mistakes
5. Use these tools to improve your mobile rank
Please read the full article.
And please use Google Webmaster tool to verify Mobile friendliness
1. Learn where you stand in terms of mobile
2. Choose your mobile solution (if you don't have one yet)
3. Adhere to mobile optimization best practices
4. Avoid these mobile design mistakes
5. Use these tools to improve your mobile rank
Please read the full article.
And please use Google Webmaster tool to verify Mobile friendliness
Good sitepronews Article 2015 Jan 19 addressing common seo mistakes
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
Good Article from Addressing Common SEO Mistakes by Tina Courtney-Brown.
Highlights:
Mistake #1: Trusting the Wrong Source
Mistake #2: Assuming Your CMS Automatically Covers SEO
Mistake #3: Believe the Gossip Train
Mistake #4: Duplicating Your Content
Mistake #5: A Dismal Website
Mistake #6: No Awareness of Your Target Audience
Highlights:
Mistake #1: Trusting the Wrong Source
Mistake #2: Assuming Your CMS Automatically Covers SEO
Mistake #3: Believe the Gossip Train
Mistake #4: Duplicating Your Content
Mistake #5: A Dismal Website
Mistake #6: No Awareness of Your Target Audience
Secure your on-line identity
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
Recently on twitter I saw some 'tweeters' I knew of sending me garbage tweets and I asked them directly on Twitter "Did you send this"?
The answer was "no" and asked on Tweeter how caome this is happening?
One answer was hackers trying to ollok for accounts they can break into. Another said that she was phished recently?
This reminds me of customers asking me did my account get hacked?
Seems like old habits die hard. Hackers are still trying to steal your online identity without a doubt.
As I pointed out at an evening presentation on 1 March 2010 do not make it easy for hackers to access 'crack' your password.
What is meant by that?
Let's examine 4 layers of password.
Level 1 - The Easy password
bear husband LOVER 19590112 &*)%%%!@!@
possible passwords but the one think they have in common is that a password cracker can most likely decode these.
Level 2 - Mixing 2 cases
Bear Dave bear123 !forget !$5%7*
All right maybe a little tought but the first 3 might be decodable
Level 3 - Mixing 3 cases
SandyX45 1)2(abc Day$%^ q1@w3$
Maybe these are tougher but better yet
Level 4 - Mixing 4 cases
2@4$Date 6^Gu3T0 Gr3Ym!m!
Good luck cracking those .
For further information on security , check out http://www.grc.com/ http://www.securityfocus.com/
For examples on phishing go to http://www.nk.ca/blog/index.php?/categories/25-Phish
What to do if you think you have been comprimised
1) Update then run your anti-virus!! Most anti-viral programmes come with some ant-spyware. The kay is update all definitions daily!
2) Run anti-spyware programmes. There are other malicious software (malware) that anti-viral programmes will not pick up.
I recommend you at least run 3
a) Superantispyware found at http://www.superantispyware.com/
b) Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found at http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
c) Spybot - Search & Destroy found at http://www.safer-networking.org/
These 3 programmes will find malicious software that is not viral yet can comprimise your security. Again please update these daily.
The answer was "no" and asked on Tweeter how caome this is happening?
One answer was hackers trying to ollok for accounts they can break into. Another said that she was phished recently?
This reminds me of customers asking me did my account get hacked?
Seems like old habits die hard. Hackers are still trying to steal your online identity without a doubt.
As I pointed out at an evening presentation on 1 March 2010 do not make it easy for hackers to access 'crack' your password.
What is meant by that?
Let's examine 4 layers of password.
Level 1 - The Easy password
bear husband LOVER 19590112 &*)%%%!@!@
possible passwords but the one think they have in common is that a password cracker can most likely decode these.
Level 2 - Mixing 2 cases
Bear Dave bear123 !forget !$5%7*
All right maybe a little tought but the first 3 might be decodable
Level 3 - Mixing 3 cases
SandyX45 1)2(abc Day$%^ q1@w3$
Maybe these are tougher but better yet
Level 4 - Mixing 4 cases
2@4$Date 6^Gu3T0 Gr3Ym!m!
Good luck cracking those .
For further information on security , check out http://www.grc.com/ http://www.securityfocus.com/
For examples on phishing go to http://www.nk.ca/blog/index.php?/categories/25-Phish
What to do if you think you have been comprimised
1) Update then run your anti-virus!! Most anti-viral programmes come with some ant-spyware. The kay is update all definitions daily!
2) Run anti-spyware programmes. There are other malicious software (malware) that anti-viral programmes will not pick up.
I recommend you at least run 3
a) Superantispyware found at http://www.superantispyware.com/
b) Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found at http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
c) Spybot - Search & Destroy found at http://www.safer-networking.org/
These 3 programmes will find malicious software that is not viral yet can comprimise your security. Again please update these daily.
October 14 2009 Meeting
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
Meeting moved up one week due to scheduling.
Dave Yadallee will chair the next Canadian Club of Edmonton Meeting with features Dr. Alex Meisen, Alberta Research Council's Chair of Foresight.
Dave Yadallee will chair the next Canadian Club of Edmonton Meeting with features Dr. Alex Meisen, Alberta Research Council's Chair of Foresight.
Know your Quirks
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So why is that Web Site not looking consistent in your Web Browsers?
Check out Quirks Mode in Wikipedia !
Best if you start your document like
Put all that header stuff in
Write the page up
And check is over with validator.w3.org
Check out Quirks Mode in Wikipedia !
Best if you start your document like
Put all that header stuff in
Write the page up
And check is over with validator.w3.org
2009 : What do you expect?
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Come to Chamber Toastmasters at 600 9990 Jasper Ave Edmonton ALberta Canada
and talk about 2009 what do expect on 15 Jan 2009. Meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Visitors welcome.
and talk about 2009 what do expect on 15 Jan 2009. Meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Visitors welcome.
October 2008 Speaker
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Our Mission: /To Share and Encourage a Passion for Canada/
OUR SPEAKER THIS MONTH
Prof. Tom Keating - U. of A.
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 2008
12:00 noon, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
Cost $30.00
Tom Keating is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Political
Science at the University of Alberta, where he teaches in the areas of
Canadian foreign policy and international relations. He is a graduate of
Dalhousie University and has taught at St. Francis Xavier University and
Carleton University as well as part of the War Studies Program at the Royal
Military College, and more locally for the Edmonton Lifelong Learners'
Association. He also teaches in Mexico as part of a graduate program in
Canada-US Studies. He is the author of /Canada and World Order/ published by
Oxford University Press and is the co-editor with Andy Knight of /Building/
/Sustainable Peace/ published by the University of Alberta Press. He is
married with two children and has lived in Edmonton since the mid-1980s. He
enjoys hiking, skiing, reading and all types of music and theatre.
OUR SPEAKER THIS MONTH
Prof. Tom Keating - U. of A.
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 2008
12:00 noon, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe
Cost $30.00
Tom Keating is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Political
Science at the University of Alberta, where he teaches in the areas of
Canadian foreign policy and international relations. He is a graduate of
Dalhousie University and has taught at St. Francis Xavier University and
Carleton University as well as part of the War Studies Program at the Royal
Military College, and more locally for the Edmonton Lifelong Learners'
Association. He also teaches in Mexico as part of a graduate program in
Canada-US Studies. He is the author of /Canada and World Order/ published by
Oxford University Press and is the co-editor with Andy Knight of /Building/
/Sustainable Peace/ published by the University of Alberta Press. He is
married with two children and has lived in Edmonton since the mid-1980s. He
enjoys hiking, skiing, reading and all types of music and theatre.
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00am to 8:30am
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Our popular downtown networking event is now bigger and better than
ever! Connections 4 Business meets every second Friday morning at the
World Trade Centre Edmonton. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your
business to a qualified target audience, build beneficial business
relationships, and acquire the potential opportunities and information
your business demands!
We hope to see you this Friday morning at Connections 4 Business:
Edmonton's Business Networking Event!
On: Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00am to 8:30am
At: World Trade Centre Edmonton, 600- 9990 Jasper Avenue
Speaker: Liam O'Leary of InterActive Applicant
Topic: "Does a resume REALLY do all the talking?"
Overview: Redefining recruitment in the today's marketplace by utilizing
webcam technology. Bringing employers and recruiters together with
applicants quickly, conveniently and cost effectively.
CLICK HERE
sept%20both.pdf> to register today!
Each meeting features:
- 20-30 minutes of casual, friendly networking
- business introductions
- keynote speaker
- coffee & muffins
Parking is available on-street (free until 9:00 am), surface lots close
to the World Trade Centre Edmonton
or in the nearby Library Parking Lot (accessible from 100 Street, a
block north of Jasper Avenue).
Price: $5 Members / $10 Non-Members
For more information please contact Elizabeth at 409-2627 or
etaylor@edmontonchamber.com
ever! Connections 4 Business meets every second Friday morning at the
World Trade Centre Edmonton. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your
business to a qualified target audience, build beneficial business
relationships, and acquire the potential opportunities and information
your business demands!
We hope to see you this Friday morning at Connections 4 Business:
Edmonton's Business Networking Event!
On: Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00am to 8:30am
At: World Trade Centre Edmonton, 600- 9990 Jasper Avenue
Speaker: Liam O'Leary of InterActive Applicant
Topic: "Does a resume REALLY do all the talking?"
Overview: Redefining recruitment in the today's marketplace by utilizing
webcam technology. Bringing employers and recruiters together with
applicants quickly, conveniently and cost effectively.
CLICK HERE
sept%20both.pdf> to register today!
Each meeting features:
- 20-30 minutes of casual, friendly networking
- business introductions
- keynote speaker
- coffee & muffins
Parking is available on-street (free until 9:00 am), surface lots close
to the World Trade Centre Edmonton
or in the nearby Library Parking Lot (accessible from 100 Street, a
block north of Jasper Avenue).
Price: $5 Members / $10 Non-Members
For more information please contact Elizabeth at 409-2627 or
etaylor@edmontonchamber.com
September 2008 Speaker
Posted by Dave Yadallee onChief Mike Boyd
Chief Mike Boyd joined the Edmonton Police Service on January 1, 2006 with
35 years of policing behind him.
Although his police career involved working in uniform and plainclothes
areas, the majority of his time was spent in investigative branches and the
fields of police professionalism, ethics and race relations. Chief Boyd's
commitment to intelligence-led policing, combating organized crime, and
improving problem-solving techniques has remained strong over the years.
He has been recognized with numerous national and international
awards including his investiture as Commander of the Order of Merit of the
Police Forces by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson,
Governor General of Canada in 2004.
It's been over two years since Chief Boyd joined the Edmonton Police
Service, and his strong leadership has become evident to those within the
Service as well as those from across the community. He is an innovator. He
is a problem solver. He is a community champion.
Chief Boyd is as focused on developing better methods and technologies to
solve crime and reduce victimization as he is to building relationships
through community policing. He is the epitome of an experienced,
professional, ethical, passionate and confident leader who is attuned to
the needs of his community.
The Office of the Chief
The Chief of Police is responsible for the efficient and effective
operation of all components of the Edmonton Police Service, and consistent
with the provisions of Section 41 of the Police Act, is responsible for the
following:
. The preservation and maintenance of the public peace and the
prevention of crime within the municipality,
. The maintenance of discipline and the performance of duty within the
police service, subject to the regulations governing the discipline
and the performance of duty of police officers,
. The day-to-day administration of the police service,
. The application of professional police procedures, and
. The enforcement of policies made by the Edmonton Police Commission
with respect to the police.
Canadian Club of Edmonton 2008/09 speakers
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
To Date:
2008-2009 SPEAKERS
ALL MEETINGS AT
CROWNE PLAZA CHATEAU
LACOMBE at 12:00 NOON
_Wednesday,_ September 17th, 2008
Chief Mike Boyd
Edmonton Police Service
_Thursday,_ October 16th, 2008
Prof. Tom Keating-U of A
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
_Wednesday,_ November 19th, 2008
Myrna Kostash-Alberta Author
"Reading the River -
A Travellers Guide to the North
Saskatchewan River"
_Wednesday,_ December 17th, 2008
Neil Millard
Retired United Church Minister
" Dief is Chief.....Again!"
2008-2009 SPEAKERS
ALL MEETINGS AT
CROWNE PLAZA CHATEAU
LACOMBE at 12:00 NOON
_Wednesday,_ September 17th, 2008
Chief Mike Boyd
Edmonton Police Service
_Thursday,_ October 16th, 2008
Prof. Tom Keating-U of A
"Canada at War in Afghanistan"
_Wednesday,_ November 19th, 2008
Myrna Kostash-Alberta Author
"Reading the River -
A Travellers Guide to the North
Saskatchewan River"
_Wednesday,_ December 17th, 2008
Neil Millard
Retired United Church Minister
" Dief is Chief.....Again!"
May 2008 Meeting: Religion the problem? The solution?
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
The Canadian Club of Edmonton next meeting is 21 May 2008, noon.
With Rabbi Kunin talking on Religion the Problem of the Solution?
Cost: $27.00 . tickets available at the door!
With Rabbi Kunin talking on Religion the Problem of the Solution?
Cost: $27.00 . tickets available at the door!
Student Debate on 16 April 2008
Posted by Dave Yadallee onA student debate on Afghanistan will take place with 2 students from Ross
Shepherd and 2 students from Old Scona Academic
Where: Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe Edmonton 10111 Bellamy Hill
When: Wednesday 16 April 2008 noon MDT
Cost: $27.00
March 2008 Speaker is Debbie Marshall The Writer
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
Debbie Marshall will be talking about Roberta MacAdams, an Edmontonian serving overseas during World War I .
Where: Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe Edmonton 10111 Bellamy Hill
When: Wednesday 19 March 2008 noon MDT
Cost: $27.00
Biography:
Debbie Marshall has worked as a freelance writer and editor for over twenty years, contributing to local and national magazines and on-line publications, including Legacy, Alberta Views, The Beaver, NeWest Review, Canadian Heritage, The Canadian Encyclopedia, The United Church Observer, and others. For eight years, she was editor of the national Exchange Magazine for Adult Learners. In 2001, she co-authored Candles to Kilowatts: 100 Years of Edmontons Power Company (Duval House). Since then, Marshall has contributed to anthologies such as Dropped Threads II (Toronto: Random House, 2003) and Push It! (Cleveland: UCP, 2002). She has also edited collections, including Spiritual Quest: Stories from Life (Toronto: UCPH, 2003) and the Edmonton best seller Big Enough Dreams (Edmonton: Learning Community Press, 2006)an anthology describing the compelling lives of developmentally disabled Albertans.
Most recently, Marshalls passionate love for history was revealed in another Edmonton bestseller, Give Your Other Vote to the Sister: A Womans Journey into the Great War, (Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2007). Give Your Other Vote is a biography of one of the first two women elected to a legislature anywhere in the British Empire. That woman was Roberta MacAdams, an Edmontonian serving overseas during World War I. Marshalls biography not only describes this compelling politician, but also the authors own journey across Canada and Europe as she attempted to reclaim the life of this forgotten woman.
Debbie Marshall continues to be interested in the First World War, and is currently writing the true story of three Canadian war correspondents and their experiences covering the conflict that changed the world.
Where: Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe Edmonton 10111 Bellamy Hill
When: Wednesday 19 March 2008 noon MDT
Cost: $27.00
Biography:
Debbie Marshall has worked as a freelance writer and editor for over twenty years, contributing to local and national magazines and on-line publications, including Legacy, Alberta Views, The Beaver, NeWest Review, Canadian Heritage, The Canadian Encyclopedia, The United Church Observer, and others. For eight years, she was editor of the national Exchange Magazine for Adult Learners. In 2001, she co-authored Candles to Kilowatts: 100 Years of Edmontons Power Company (Duval House). Since then, Marshall has contributed to anthologies such as Dropped Threads II (Toronto: Random House, 2003) and Push It! (Cleveland: UCP, 2002). She has also edited collections, including Spiritual Quest: Stories from Life (Toronto: UCPH, 2003) and the Edmonton best seller Big Enough Dreams (Edmonton: Learning Community Press, 2006)an anthology describing the compelling lives of developmentally disabled Albertans.
Most recently, Marshalls passionate love for history was revealed in another Edmonton bestseller, Give Your Other Vote to the Sister: A Womans Journey into the Great War, (Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2007). Give Your Other Vote is a biography of one of the first two women elected to a legislature anywhere in the British Empire. That woman was Roberta MacAdams, an Edmontonian serving overseas during World War I. Marshalls biography not only describes this compelling politician, but also the authors own journey across Canada and Europe as she attempted to reclaim the life of this forgotten woman.
Debbie Marshall continues to be interested in the First World War, and is currently writing the true story of three Canadian war correspondents and their experiences covering the conflict that changed the world.
Opportunities Unlimited - 7 March 2008
Posted by Dave Yadallee on
We hope to see you this Friday morning at Edmontons Best Networking Club: Opportunities Unlimited
On: Friday, March 7th, 2008 7:15am to 8:30am
At: World Trade Centre Edmonton, 600- 9990 Jasper Avenue
Speaker: Greg Campbell from Spieker Point Inc.
Topic: The Changing Face of Enterprise Software
Overview: Greg will be sharing tips and hints on what you the customer should demand from software vendors to better your business.
Each meeting features:
- 20-30 minutes of casual, friendly networking
- business introductions
- keynote speaker
- coffee & muffins
Parking is available on-street (free until 9:00 am), surface lots close to the World Trade Centre Edmonton or in the nearby Library Parking Lot (accessible from 100 Street, a block north of Jasper Avenue).
Price: $2 Members / $5 Non-Members
For more information please contact Heather at 409-7795 or hrumbolt@edmontonchamber.com
Heather Rumbolt
Account Manager - Member Services
(780) 409-7795
www.edmontonchamber.com
On: Friday, March 7th, 2008 7:15am to 8:30am
At: World Trade Centre Edmonton, 600- 9990 Jasper Avenue
Speaker: Greg Campbell from Spieker Point Inc.
Topic: The Changing Face of Enterprise Software
Overview: Greg will be sharing tips and hints on what you the customer should demand from software vendors to better your business.
Each meeting features:
- 20-30 minutes of casual, friendly networking
- business introductions
- keynote speaker
- coffee & muffins
Parking is available on-street (free until 9:00 am), surface lots close to the World Trade Centre Edmonton or in the nearby Library Parking Lot (accessible from 100 Street, a block north of Jasper Avenue).
Price: $2 Members / $5 Non-Members
For more information please contact Heather at 409-7795 or hrumbolt@edmontonchamber.com
Heather Rumbolt
Account Manager - Member Services
(780) 409-7795
www.edmontonchamber.com