FEBRUARY, 2005

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In this issue…

I. Top Story of the Month

II. Spiritual Word of the Month
III. KCC Mall Deal of the Month
IV. Customer of the Month
V. Tips of the Month
VI. Networking Events

I. Top Story of the Month

When was the Last Time YOU backed up
your data?
There are a lot of people who do not insure their pc data by backing it up. This
month I want to focus on methods you can use as well as programs and services you
can use to accomplish this simple yet lifesaving task. The first thing you need to do
is figure out what data you actually want to back up. Most people the contents of My
Documents, their outlook data, their address book, their favorites, computer
settings, email attachments, and their financial data. Make sure you put ALL your
data in the My Documents folder first since this will make it easier to back up just
the one folder rather then searching your entire hard drive for your files. If you want
to keep your entire hard drive backed up once a month on a recordable CD, try
Norton Ghost 2005 from Symantec. (www.symantec.com) it comes bundled with
System works 2005 Premium Edition. This program will allow you to back up just
your entire hard drive to an image file you can burn to several CDs. You will need
about 10 for a typical 10 GB of data. More if you use a 30 or even 50 GB drive. DVD
backups are here so now you can save money buy buying 5 DVD-RW disks rather
then 50 CD-RWs.!

For those who only want to keep your data intact, there are a couple a free solutions
you can use if you use Windows XP. On your start menu under accessories/system
tools there is a program called files and settings wizard. This will back up your profile
and all the files under it to either a space on your hard drive or a floppy disk. Do not
use this method for everyday backups because if you hard drive crashes you will lose
this data. These files require many floppies so unless you can back up the data to a
network drive only use it if you are going to turn around and burn on a CD the
contents of this back up file. Another free method is for MS Office Xp users. This
program uploads your settings for your email to your hotmail account. It only last for
3 months a time so remember to upload your data often to renew the subscription.
You will be waned when it is about to expire.

Now for those who don’t mind investing some money here are some products and
services you can use to keep you data safe and secure

1. Han-Soft Automatic backup (www.han-soft.com) This program will

automatically backup your requested data to a network drive or CD disk
on a scheduled time. It works great and is easy to use. Just make sure
you have the CD-RW disk in your drive when the backup is schedule to
begin. $28.95
2. Norton Ghost 2005- (www.symantec.com) as I mentioned above use this
to back up the entire hard drive. If the pc crashed you can reload this
image file to get your exact copy of your computer before it crashed. It
eliminates the need to reinstall windows and all your programs. The
newest version now allows scheduled backups as well as not having to
reboot the computer to complete the backup process $79.95
3. Pulkin Computer Services- (www.pulkin.com) Wayne Pulkin will give you
the opportunity to back up your data offsite. Using a program similar to
Iomega he will set aside space on his secure encrypted server to back up
as much or as little data you want. New to this service is the ability to
have the option of backing up to his offsite server OR to your DVD, CD or
tape backup locally!

Please use any one of these methods to back up your data. It would be a shame to
see everything you worked for go up in smoke and you were flying without a net. For
more information about data recovery after a hard drive crash, click HERE.

II. Spiritual Word of the Month

“A Vase Full Of Good Intentions”

Read: James 4:13-17

To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. —James
4:17

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 11-13

In a Peanuts cartoon by Charles Schulz, Marcie gives her schoolteacher some

flowers. Not to be outdone, Peppermint Patty says to the teacher, "I thought about
doing the same thing, Ma'am, but I never got around to it. Could you use a vase full
of good intentions?"
We've all had intentions of doing something good but then failed to follow through.
We may want to make a phone call to check up on a friend, or visit a sick neighbor,
or write a note of encouragement to a loved one. But we don't take the time.

Some people know that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, and they plan to
trust in Him someday. Yet they keep putting it off. They may have good intentions,
but that won't bring salvation.

As Christians, we may say that we want to grow closer to the Lord, but somehow we
don't make the time to read the Word of God or to pray.

James has some strong words about our problem of not taking action: "To him who
knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin" (4:17).

Is there something you've been putting off? Write that card or letter today. Visit that
sick friend. A vase full of good intentions never brightened anyone's day. —Anne
Cetas

"I do intend to do Your will"

Is what we often tell the Lord,
But what will honor Him the most
Are deeds of love to back our word. —D. De Haan

Good intentions are no good until they are put into action.
III. KCC Mall’s Deals of the Month
FOR SALE – Pentax DS Mobile USB Black/White Scanner,

$100 or best offer

It provides high-speed, quality imaging - while weighing less
than 12 ounces and measuring just 11 inches. The DSmobile
USB provides everything needed to: scan documents from
business card size to 8.5 x 14"; instantly transmit printed
page documents via e-mail, fax or the Web; and scan and
edit images or forms anywhere, anytime. MORE INFO HERE.
Please contact Michelle Lane at 770-434-0748.

FOR SALE – Strobe XP100 Color Scanner, $185 or best

offer
The Strobe XP 100 is the perfect companion for the mobile
executive. Compact enough to fit neatly on your desk and
pack easily alongside your laptop or in your briefcase.
Portable enough to take anywhere because it's powered
through the USB cable. Powerful enough to scan and
organize all of your documents, photos, articles, brochures
and business cards. Whether you're in the office or on the
road, the Strobe XP 100 will lighten your load. MORE INFO
HERE

Please contact Michelle Lane at 770-434-0748.

FOR SALE -- IGO Juice 70

laptop power cord, works with virtually any laptop (70
watts), includes adapters for AC, car and airplane, never
have to pack your heavy & bulky power cord again, sells for
$140 on website, asking $93, brand new, never opened.
 MORE INFO HERE. Please contact Crystal Burdette at 404-
754-3920

FOR SALE -- Logitech wireless

keyboard & mouse, $99 at Best Buy, asking $80, brand
new, never opened. MORE INFO HERE. Please contact
Crystal Burdette at 404-754-3920

IV. Customer of the Month

I would like to congratulate Cindy Derso of Vining Financial for February’s customer
of the month!
70 Connenmara rd
Roswell, Ga 30075
(404) 966-1123
dersoc@bellsouth.net

Our comprehensive financial services include

ƒ Net worth & cash flow analysis
ƒ Personalized wealth building strategies - asset allocation using
various investment vehicles.
ƒ Retirement Planning - IRA, ROTH, 401K, SEP, SIMPLE.
ƒ Private/Personal money management
ƒ College planning - 529 Plan, Coverdell IRA
ƒ Insurance - life, disability, long-term care, variable annuities
ƒ Estate Planning
 V. Tips of the month

How to Enable XP SP2's "Show Updates" Option

One change made by SP2 is the new feature that lets you see the updates that have
been installed for your application programs. This is handy for keeping up with the
patch status of your programs, but you need to enable it. Here's how:

1. Click Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs.

2. At the top of the Add or Remove Programs window, check the checkbox
labeled "Show updates."
3. Scroll to the program for which you want to see updates. The updates will be
listed under the program name, along with the date when each update was
installed.

How to Create a New Toolbar

Want a quick way to get to your network places? Use Control Panel applets a lot and
wish they were all on the quick launch bar? You can create a new toolbar for any
folder in Windows. Here's how:

1. Right click the taskbar and select Toolbars | New Toolbar.

2. In the New Toolbar dialog box, scroll to the folder for which you want to make
a toolbar (for example, to make a toolbar containing the Control Panel
applets, expand My Computer and click the Control Panel folder.
3. Click OK.
4. Now you have a new toolbar that contains each Control applet. To make it
take up less room, right click it and select View | Small icons.

To close the new toolbar, right click and select Close toolbar.

How to access your Hotmail Email Through your Pocket PC

1. Create a new email account through the pocket pc inbox or WebIS mail
email application.
2. for the incoming mail server name, use in.izymail.com
3. for the outgoing mail server name, use out.izymail.com
4. for the username, use your FULL hotmail email address (ex.
Ecs_hines@hotmail.com )
5. Use your hotmail password. Click OK until you are out of the configuration
settings. Congratulations! Now you can get your hotmail right through
your pocket pc using your GPRS or WIFI connection.

VI. Networking Events

North Fulton Business Association

Date: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM EST
Would you like to be a member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce but cant
afford the $350 yearly dues? Well if you become a member of this group, you will be allowed to
attend any chamber event AT THE MEMBERS RATE! We meet every other Tuesday at Logan’s
Roadhouse on Mansell Rd. If you take GA-400 North to Exit 8, make a left at the light, then go
through 2 lights, and the next light (Duke Dr), make a quick u-turn and the restaurant will be on
your right. Their physical address is 1655 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Please
arrive at 11: 45 to order as we begin promptly at noon. Please call Jeff Hix at 678-358-7420 for
more information.

Leaders of East Cobb Luncheon

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM EST

In this group, you will have the opportunity to have a fine cuisine at
Chicago’s
4401 Shallowford Rd (the corner of Shallowford and Johnson Ferry)
Roswell, GA 30075
770-993-7464

You can fellowship with some of Cobb County’s top entrepreneurs and share referrals with them.
You can order off the menu of these very diverse meals as well. There are two 10 minute
speakers each week plus an opportunity to talk about your services in a total of 90 seconds. For
information on attending this even, call Karen Vining at (770) 971-9141

Leads Club - Sandy Springs Networking Luncheon

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM EST

We meet every Thursday at Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant in Sandy Springs. Hunan Garden
is located in the Centre Court shopping center on the northwest corner of the Sandy Springs
Circle and Hammond Rd intersection. Take I-285 to Exit 25 (Roswell Rd North) Go .4 mile to
Hammond Dr. Make a left. Make a right at the next light which is Sandy Springs Circle. Centre
Court is where the restaurant is on your left.. Please arrive at 11: 45 to order as we begin
promptly at noon. Lunch is ordered off their great menu.

www.leadsclub.com