YAHOO ANSWERS

It looks like Yahoo is testing another new service that is now in "beta" Yahoo Answwers
You can Ask a question,
categorize: when asking a question you can categorize it in a topic making it easier for others to find and answer it.
open question: your question is open for others to answer for 7 days . you can extend or shorten this time period.
Status of your question:
Open- open questions still need answers
Undecided- questions have multiple answers, and the community has been asked to vote for the best one
Resolved- resolved questions have had a best answer chosen.
Points and levels help you keep tabs on how active you and others are on yahoo. check out the product tour here: Yahoo Answers
additonal information:
It looks like this is the blog for the Product Manager for Yahoo Answers
According to Mr. Yumio the purpose of the Yahoo Answers is

Its built on two premises:
1) the wisdom of crowds notion that even if the average user is not as knowledgeable as one expert, with enough diverse opinions and ideas, you eventually get a pretty good answer in the end, and
2) the law of large numbers that says if you have a large enough sample size, you can increase the probability you’ll find the one person in the world who has the experience or knowledge that you are looking for on Yahoo! Answers.

Please leave us a comment! Have you used Yahoo Answers? Thumbs Up? or Thumbs Down?
Here is an example of an answer and question from Yahoo Answers without having to sign in
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Here is a link to the Yahoo Answers Blog

90% face computer attack computer security

from Insurance Journal:

FBI: 90% of Organizations Face Computer Attack; 64% Incur Financial Loss

January 18, 2006

The FBI reports that 9 out of 10 organizations in the country are victims of some sort of computer security incident, and one-fifth are hit more than 20 times a year.

Almost two-thirds suffer financial loss as a result of the cyber incidents.

The 2005 FBI Computer Crime Survey is based on responses from a cross-section of more than 2,000 public and private organizations. Among its findings:

Frequency of attacks. Nearly nine out of 10 organizations experienced computer security incidents in a year's time; 20% of them indicated they had experienced 20 or more attacks.

Types of attacks. Viruses (83.7%) and spyware (79.5%) headed the list. More than one in five organizations said they experienced port scans and network or data sabotage.

Financial impact. Over 64% of the respondents incurred a loss. Viruses and worms cost the most, accounting for $12 million of the $32 million in total losses.

Sources of the attacks. They came from 36 different countries. The U.S. (26.1%) and China (23.9%) were the source of over half of the intrusion attempts, though masking technologies make it difficult to get an accurate reading.

Defenses. Most said they installed new security updates and software following incidents, but advanced security techniques such as biometrics (4%) and smart cards (7%) were used infrequently. In addition, 44% reported intrusions from within their own organizations, suggesting the need for strong internal controls.

Reporting. Just 9% said they reported incidents to law enforcement, believing the infractions were not illegal or that there was little law enforcement could or would do. Of those reporting, however, 91% were satisfied with law enforcement's response. And 81% said they'd report future incidents to the FBI or other law enforcement agencies. Many also said they were unaware of InfraGard, a joint FBI/private sector initiative that battles computer crimes and other threats through information sharing.

Bruce Verduyn, a special agent in Houston's Cyber Squad, which administered the survey, said that this new survey differs from the annual CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey conducted by the Computer Security Institute and the FBI. "We surveyed about three times as many organizations and focused more on new technologies, where attacks originated, and how organizations responded," he said.

Agent Verduyn believes the survey is a clear sign of the urgent need for vigilance against both internal and external cyber assaults.

Frank Abagnale, security consultant and subject of the movie "Catch Me If You Can," echoed those comments, saying: "Every company, both large and small, should study this survey and use the data as the basis for making changes. Those who ignore it do so at their peril."

read the rest of the story: Insurance Journal

mailinator & your insurance salesman

Mailinator is a great web site. Have you ever needed a disposable email address? Do you want to avoid getting additional email from someone who asks for your email address? Check out their home page, Mailinator even gives out the example the next time you are at a party and you are talking to your favorite insurance salesman give him your email at mailinator. Your email address exists only for 2 hours from the time it receives an email. So in other words you can make up anything{@]mailinator.com and the email will go thru. There is not any privacy in this site, everyone else can read the email, what a great way to avoid spam! We first heard about Mailinator on the Meebo Blog. We really like the humor on the Mailinator FAQ section. One of the execs at Mailinator also has another great blog CandyAddict.com. They just try out new types of candy and then blog about candy. Our favorite idea/recipe from candyaddicts.com is the andes mints melted on top of brownies. Sounds wonderful. When you have a chance or you need a disoposable email address visit Mailinator. It sounds like a great way to avoid the insurance salesman :) . When you click on their web site on any page they will automatically generate an email address for you that is in the right top corner. Mailinator seems like it will be extremely useful and it is i a free service. If you want to contact your insurance agent just call Dick Watts Insurance 502-245-3625 12200 Shelbyville Road #112 Louisville KY 40243


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Muhammad Ali Center Opens in Louisville

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Recently the Muhammed Ali Center opened in Louisville, KY . We are always looking for new places to visit in our hometown. According to the home page, Muhammad Ali Center serves as an international cultural and communications center. The Ali Center is a place "to explore the greatness that lies within you." There are many respected Ali Partners listed including the following Foundations, Ford Motor Company, General Electric Foundation, United Nations and Yum Brands Inc
Apparently you can rent the center and host your own event. There is a great website called Cultural Buzz set up for youth. This is a great feature on the site
called

"Walk with Ali"

"Muhammad Ali became “The Greatest” by dreaming big: setting goals and dedicating himself to achieve his goals through focus, commitment, persistence, energy and lots of hard work. He believed in himself and his “corner” --– his family, his friends, his coaches -– backed him every step of the way.

To know yourself, to respect others, to find your purpose...this is Muhammad Ali’s wish for you and every member of the human race. Find the magic inside yourself. Share it with others and make a positive difference in the world. Put your best foot forward and begin your walk with Ali."

If you have recently visited the Ali Center let us know, leave a comment or send us a note. We think you will enjoy the visit

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We wanted to thank everyone who has purchased or renewed an insurance policy with us during the past 12 months. We also want to thank all of you folks who have referred a friend to us. We cannot exist without our loyal customers. We have experienced tremendous growth during the past 12 months. We are looking forward to a successfull 2006. We receive many requests each day in our office for a temporary proof of insurance card. When we issue a new policy we will always give you at least 2 copies of your proof of auto insurance. Within 10-14 days the insurance company will mail you at least 2 proof of insurance cards for each vehicle.

We never want to keep you waiting either at the Dealership or the Jefferson County Clerk's Office
We will be glad to fax you copy of the Proof of Insurance to any County Clerks Office. We will fax those within at least 10 minutes. Then we will mail you a copy and the insurance company will mail you a copy. You could help us if you would call us before you leave your home for the County Clerks Office just to give us a little more time to process your request.
A great service offered by the Jefferson County clerk is their Webcam.
There is a actually a webcam at each branch now and you can see whether or not if there is a wait.

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Toll Free 1-866-540-9504
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