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A look back at 2005 and a list of the Top 10 tricks causing our spyware epidemic. From Suzi Turner at ZDNet's Spyware Confidential Blog:

5. Spazbox domain installs massive spyware/adware using IRC as documented by Paperghost.

4. Anti-spyware spread by spyware and trojans, details here about super rogues PSGuard, Razespyware, SpySheriff, Spy Trooper, WorldAntiSpy and more recently SpyAxe here.

3. Direct Revenue adware distributed through BitTorrent, (or more aurora and nail.exe) exposed by Paperghost.

2. AIM worm carries backdoor, rootkit and adware, found to be powered by world wide bot net with ties to the Middle East. See write up from CNET.

And now, drum roll please, the top spyware trick of 2005...

1. Sony BMG infects users with DRM rootkit originally reported by Mark Russinovich at SysInternals. The fallout of this debacle continues with artists revolting and plenty of legal action against Sony BMG in the works.

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Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year to all!

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Yuppers... Another thing I like about these cameras is quality and features, coupled with size and portability. Who wants to lug 10 pounds of equipment when 8 ounces will do the job just fine?

Canon PowerShot A620 Review: 14. Conclusion: Digital Photography Review:

Overall conclusion:

The PowerShot A95 was one of the most successful 5MP compacts due
to its compelling combination of features, image quality and value for money. But it was not a camera without problems - mainly performance and speed issues, most of which we - and all the people who bought it - put down to the inevitable compromise involved in getting so many features at such a keen price. The PowerShot A620, though externally pretty similar, is a very different kettle of fish. Not only does it boast a much better sensor, but the use of the latest DIGIC II processor means it's a lot, lot faster in operation too. There is very little here to suggest a 'budget' model at all; image quality is excellent, it's very well built, it handles well and it has a real wealth of photographic features that make it suitable for everyone from the absolute beginner to the more experienced photographer wanting lots of control over the picture taking process. And like the A95 it's a great first camera for anyone wanting to learn the craft of photography, being both affordable and well-specified enough to grow with you as your knowledge and experience increases.

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A mosaic of the 12 photos used in the 2006 Beloit Area Calendar that you can buy at Staples in Beloit, Wisconsin.

This all started because we thought it'd be nice to do sample calendars with a more local flavor than the usual stuff we get from the marketing department. After some inquiries and a convoluted process, we are permitted to not only use it as a custom calendar sample, but to actually sell them to anyone wanting one.

Each of the photos in the mosaic represents a featured photo for each month of the year. The spiral bound, full-size, high quality color calendars are $5.99 each at our Copy and Print Center.

Stop in and check 'em out and tell your friends. They're a unique, one of a kind calendar.

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