Email and Messaging Glossary!!!

E-mail and Message Definitions:

Anonymous E-mail:

E-mail that has been directed to a recipient through a third-party server that does not identify the originator of the message.

Anti-spam Cocktail:

A spam cocktail (or anti-spam cocktail) is the use of several different technologies in combination to successfully identify and minimizespam.

Backscatter Spam:

Backscatter spam, also called misdirected bounce spam or NDR spam, is a strategy for sending unsolicited email messages that takes advantage of the fact that certain types of mail transfer agent (MTA) programs return the entire message to the sender if the recipient's email address is invalid.

CoBrowsing:

Collaborative browsing (also known as co-browsing) is a software-enabled technique that allows someone in an enterprise contact center to interact with a customer by using the customer's Web browser to show them something.

CUSeeMe:

CUseeMe is a low-cost product for Internet videoconferencing. Each user installs the CUseeMe software and, assuming they have an Internet connection, can then have person-to-person or group discussions.

CrackBerry:

CrackBerry is a nickname for the BlackBerry handheld device. The nickname reflects the compelling nature of the BlackBerry, which allows the user to get and send email messages anywhere with wireless coverage.

CyberBullying:

Cyberbullying is the use of e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, pagers, cell phones, or other forms of information technology to deliberately harass, threaten, or intimidate someone. Cyberbullying is often done by children, who have increasing access to these technologies.

Eavesdropping:

Eavesdropping is the unauthorized real-time interception of a private communication, such as a phone call, instant message, videoconference or fax transmission. The term eavesdrop derives from the practice of actually standing under the eaves of a house, listening to conversations inside.

Flaming:

On the Internet, flaming is giving someone a verbal lashing in public. Often this is on a Usenet newsgroup but it could be on a Web forum or perhaps even as e-mail with copies to a distribution list. Unless in response to some rather obvious flamebait, flaming is poor netiquette.

Computer Forensic:

Also called cyberforensics the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques to gather evidence suitable for presentation in a court of law

GIGO:

Garbage In and Garbage Out

Grawlix:

A grawlix is a sequence of typographical symbols used to represent a non-specific, profane word or phrase. Here's an example of a typical grawlix:

#@$%*!

GO GREEN

10 Ways to Go Green at Work

Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what about the other places where many of us spend huge chunks of our time--our offices? Some simple changes of habit can save energy and resources at work, and these small steps can be multiplied by persuading the powers-that-be at your workplace to adopt environmentally friendly (and often cost-effective) policies.

1. Be bright about light
Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings.

> Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can.

> Make it a policy to buy Energy Star-rated lightbulbs and fixtures, which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting, and install timers or motion sensors that automatically shut off lights when they're not needed.

2. Maximize computer efficiency
Computers in the business sector unnecessarily waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year.

> Make it a habit to turn off your computer—and the power strip it's plugged into—when you leave for the day. Otherwise, you're still burning energy even if you're not burning the midnight oil. (Check with your IT department to make sure the computer doesn't need to be on to run backups or other maintenance.) During the day, setting your computer to go to sleep automatically during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent. Remember, screen saversdon't save energy.

> Make it a policy to invest in energy-saving computers, monitors, and printers and make sure that old equipment is properly recycled. Look for a recycler that has pledged not to export hazardous e-waste and to follow other safety guidelines. Old computers that still work, and are less than five years old, can be donated to organizations that will refurbish them and find them new homes. (You may even get a tax deduction.)

3. Print smarter
The average U.S. office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of copy paper a year.

> Make it a habit to print on both sides or use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible.

> Make it a policy to buy chlorine-free paper with a higher percentage of post-consumer recycled content. Also consider switching to a lighter stock of paper or alternatives made from bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, or kenaf. Recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones. According to Office Depot, each remanufactured toner cartridge "keeps approximately 2.5 pounds of metal and plastic out of landfills...and conserves about a half gallon of oil."

4. Go paperless when possible

> Make it a habit to think before you print: could this be read or stored online instead? When you receive unwanted catalogs, newsletters, magazines, or junk mail, request to be removed from the mailing list before you recycle the item.

> Make it a policy to post employee manuals and similar materials online, rather than distribute print copies. They're easier to update that way too.

5. Ramp up your recycling

> Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. So can your old cell phone, PDA, or pager.

> Make it a policy to place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas and provide clear information about what can and can not be recycled.

6. Close the loop

> Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials.

7. Watch what (and how) you eat

> Make it a habit to bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office.

> Make it a policy to provide reusable dishes, silverware, and glasses. Switch to Fair Trade andorganic coffee and tea, and buy as much organic and local food as possible for parties and other events. Provide filtered drinking water to reduce bottled-water waste.

8. Rethink your travel

> Make it a habit to take the train, bus, or subway when feasible instead of a rental car when traveling on business. If you have to rent a car, some rental agencies now offer hybrids and other high-mileage vehicles.

> Make it a policy to invest in videoconferencing and other technological solutions that can reduce the amount of employee travel.

9. Reconsider your commute

> Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible. If you need to drive occasionally, consider joining a car-sharing service like Zipcar and Flexcarinstead of owning your own wheels.

> Make it a policy to encourage telecommuting (a nice perk that's also good for the planet!) and make it easy for employees to take alternative modes of transportation by subsidizing commuter checks, offering bike parking, or organizing a carpool board.

10. Create a healthy office environment

> Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.

> Make it a policy to buy furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't off-gas toxic chemicals

World's Smallest Laser

Latest Invention: The Smallest Laser in the World Created by US Researchers

The latest invention of American researchers is the laser that claims to be the smallest in the world. They managed to develop the laser by squeezing light into a space that is even tinier than a protein molecule. Their latest invention could be a significant breakthrough in the field of optical technology, making one step closer to nanolasers, which can be used to investigate and manipulate DNA.

In addition, the laser can lead to the creation of super-fast computers and improved telecommunicationsThe team of researchers was led by Professor Xiang Zhang. He mentioned that the plasmon laser constricts light into a gap that is only 5nm wide. An important step was the ability to detain light in a small space for a specific period of time required for light to stabilize into a "coherent" laser state, having all of its waves synchronized.

It is worth mentioning that plasmons are in fact wave-like movements of excited electrons on the surfaces of different metals. By connecting light to these oscillations, scientists managed to compress it further than usually, reports The Telegraph.

More information on lasers and latest inventions you can find here at www.IfoNIAC.com, please check the links at the bottom of the story.Professor Zhang, from the University of California at Berkeley said: "Plasmon lasers represent an exciting class of coherent light sources capable of extremely small confinement. This work can bridge the worlds of electronics and optics at truly molecular length scales." Their latest invention was described in the online version of the journal Nature. The scientist who co-authored the research, Dr Thomas Zentgraf, from the University's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centre, stated: "The advantages of optics over electronics are multifold. For example, devices will be more power efficient at the same time they offer increased speed or bandwidth."

Future of Hard Disk!!!

FUTURE OF HARD DISK

Storage capacity of Hard Disks:

• PETA BYTE
• EXA BYTE
• ZETTA BYTE
• YETTA BYTE

1.PETA BYTE:

A petabyte is a unit of information equal to one quadrillion (short scale) bytes, or 1000 terabytes. It is abbreviated PB. The prefix peta- (P) indicates a power of 1000:

1 PB = 1,000,000,000,000,000 B = 1000⁵ B = 10¹⁵ B

It can Holds data upto 2 data centers cabinets.

2.EXA BYTE:

An exabyte is a unit of information or computer storage equal to one quintillionbytes (short scale). It is commonly abbreviated EB. When used with byte multiples, the unit indicates a power of 1000:

§ 1 EB = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 B = 10¹⁸ bytes = 1 billion gigabytes = 1 million terabytes

It can holds data uptp 2000 cabinets, datacenters will consume the size of 4 storey building.

3.ZETTA BYTE:

A zettabyte (symbol ZB, derived from the SI prefix zetta-) is a unit of information or computer storage equal to one sextillion (one long scale trilliard) bytes.^[1][2][3][4]

§ 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes = 1000⁷, or 10²¹.

It can hold data upto 1000 data centers will consume an area of about 90 square kms.

4.YOTTA BYTE:

A yottabyte is a unit of information or computer storage equal to one septillion(one long scale quadrillion or 10²⁴) bytes (one quadrillion gigabytes). It is commonly abbreviated YB. As of 2010, no system has yet achieved one yottabyte of storage. In fact, the combined space of all the computerhard drives in the entire world does not amount to even one yottabyte.

When used with byte multiples indicates a power of 1,000:

§ 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes — 1000⁸, or 10²⁴

It can hold a million data centers will consume a mind blogging area of 6500 square kilometers.

Interview Your Way to Success!!!

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Interview Your Way to Success

Yesterday, our Professor Mr.Shankaran told lot of tips on effective communication on Interviews.!!!

There are seven dimensions to follow while preparing to an interviews. They are:

1.Basic Engineering Knowledge and favourite Subjects.

2.Projects It also includes Mini Projects.

4.Soft skills especially effective communication and effective presentation.

5.Professional Behaviour.

6.Interviews.

7.Continuous Learning and Continuous practice leading to Continuous Improvement.

When we are attending the Interview and we must answer all of the questions in unconscious (sensation and feeling) presence i.e., it will be visualizing all those thing in brief and concise manner.

Most Important thing is to ensure that we must sure about our confident level. Always be Patient.

Interview Checklist:

Attire: appropriate dress and footwear.
A watch. For women, minimal jewelry and makeup, light perfume.
A printout of your resume, coversheet, and other documents you might need.
Address and phone number of where you’re going.
A note pad and pencil or pen.

II. Preparing Questions and Answers

Practice makes perfect. Many career counselors offer workshops, mock interviews or one-on-one coaching. But do avoid being over-rehearsed.
Online career sites also provide preparation information. Check them out!
Think of possible questions and your answers to them. Check your resume and know it well; many questions pertain to points made in the resume. Read the most frequently asked interview questions here!
Practice having an alert and upright posture, and clear presentation and speech for the interview.
Prepare a 30-45 second introduction (a “personal commercial” to promote yourself as a valuable resource to the company). This would help respond to the favorite opening question “Tell me about yourself.” Knowing your answer will help overcome the initial nervousness.
Prepare Questions you would like to ask the employers. Check out our 22 questions you can ask in an interview.
Ask Family and Friends to Interview You and practice your answers with them. Go!!

III. Arrival
Allow plenty of time to get to the interview. Make sure you don’t have to rush to it.
Be there at least 5-10 minutes early. It makes a great impression! If you’re late for your interview, you might be late for the job!
Inform the receptionist of your arrival.
Sit upright and alert when asked.
Browse through any available company literature while waiting. It will prevent nervousness and help prepare you for the interview.

IV. During the Interview
Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Communicate verbally and nonverbally. Speak clearly, listen closely, and show receptiveness through your gestures and facial expressions. Respond to smiles and nods.
Listening is the key to answering well. Pay attention to what is said rather than on how you are doing.
Pause to give yourself time to compose a thoughtful response.
Be honest with yourself and your employer about what you can/not do. Lying would injure your credibility and land you in a job you might not like.
Be confident but not overly so; you are aiming to impress rather than intimidate.
Don't cover up mistakes. Instead, focus on what you learnt from them. Show positivity.
Closing the interview. The interviewer may give you a first sign of closing by asking you if you have any questions. Make sure your questions reflect your professional values.
Before leaving you may ask for clarifications of previous statements if needed. You might want to briefly mention one or two additional skills that further match you to the organization.
Leave a positive impression. Don’t show discouragement even if you think you didn’t interview well. Convey your interest, even if you’ve heard things you do not like.

V. After the Interview

1. Thank the receptionist or the secretary on your way out.

Take notes on your performance and how you could improve at the next interview.
Write a thank you note or email to your employer as soon as possible. Include key points you made in your notes. Try to do that within 24 hours from the interview. You may add brief information that supports your standing which you neglected emphasizing or mentioning in the interview. You should also mention something you talked about that could help them remember you.
Proofread your thank-you email or letter. It is as important as your resume in making a final impression, so make sure that it is professional. Review our sample follow-up letter here for guidelines.
Call. If you do not hear a response on the appointed date, feel free to call the organization about the status of your candidacy, but do not nag.

VI. Responding to the outcome

Always respond in writing to an offer as soon as possible. Even if the offer was made over the phone or at the interview, repeat the offer in writing as was understood.
Always thank them sincerely for their offer.
Ask if a time extention is possible if you are waiting for offers from other companies.
If you are going to refuse an offer, do so promptly. Be polite and diplomatic; you may be doing business with the same company in the future. Explain that you found the offer attractive but you are making a decision in correlation with present career goals.

"Invisibiltiy Cloak"

Invisibility Cloak Project Becomes More Realistic

Invisibility cloak project is back on! It's from a different team of scientists that wereusing silver-plated nanoparticles in water though, with these latest Harry Potter enthusiasts using photonic metamaterials to changelight rays.

The idea is to cloak an object and disguise it with the use of light rays, like a "carpet mirror", as described in the Science publication by Tolga Ergin, a scientist from the German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology working on the project.

Using polymer crystals with minuscule rods, Ergin found success with his "invisible cloak," making it invisible to light wavelengths:

"By changing the thickness of the rods, you can change the ratio of air to polymer.

Since the refractive index of air is about one and the refractive index of the polymer is about 1.52, in principle, we can get any refractive index between those two numbers"

Anyone looking at the object assumes the area is flat, and that there's nothing hidden there—and it could theoretically hide any object, even a house. There are obviously limitations involved with the science, not least the length of time it takes to create the 3D cloaking structure. [BBC]