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Living in the digital age means almost everything we do - enrolling in classes, paying for
classes, applying for graduation - happens on a computer. Protecting all that data at the Uni-
versity is an important job, one that falls in part to Matt Bing and Maria Sheler-
Edwards, specialists at Information Technology Security Services. They've shared
several tips to keep your computer safe and your data out of the wrong hands.
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
CC Mr. President, you
exhibit all the signs
of a petty and cruel
dictator"
- LEE BOLLINGER to Iranian presi-
dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad when
the leader spoke at Columbia
"Jesus said heaven is a place
for people of all nations. So if
you don't like Clarkston, you
won't like heaven"
- PHIL KITCHIN, a reverend of Clarkston Interna-
tional Bible Church, on how immigrants to the area
have changed the town.
If you don't need it, delete it. Question whether or not you really need to store Social Secu-
rity numbers or bank details on your computer. If it's not there, it's not there for anyone else
to find.
One of the common myths is that Macintoshes are somehow inherently more secure, and
that's just not the case. The threat is still there.-You still have to choose a good password. You still
should still install anti-virus software.
On places like Facebook and MySpace, we recommend that students think twice before they
post personal information, especially addresses and cell phone numbers. It could putyou at risk if
someone wanted to profile or target you.
Make sure you have good backups. You can just copy your data to your AFS space or to a flash
drive. Back up anything you'd miss if it was deleted, like school documents, for example.
TALKING
POINTS
Three things you can talk about this week:
1. Protesting monks in Myanmar
2. Next semester's tuition
3. Conditions in Grandma's nursing home
"No one benefits in a strike. But there comes a point
where someone can push you off a cliff."
RON GETTLEFINGER, United Auto Workers president, on the union's strike against General Motors
And three things you can't:
1. Tasers
2. Britney Spears's
parenting skills
3. How oppressive suburbia is
Job Fair 2007
Wednesday, October 3rd &
Thursday, October 4th 2:00-6:00pm
The Michigan Union
Discuss full-time job and internship opportunities
with organizations from across the country
Meet with different organizations each day
Connect with organizations interviewing this fall
at The Career Center
Visit our website for a list of participating
organizations
Because...one day can make all the difference!
CassosaotdsitLu
Abercrombie & Fitch - Target Corporation
First Investors Corp ' Susquehanna International Group
For more information contact us at:
3200 SAB
(734)764-7460 The Career Center
wwwcareercenter.uich.edu l©Dision of Student Affai
YOUTUBE
VIDEO OF
THE WEEK
The University
loves Ron Paul
A video advocating Ron Paul as
the Republican presidential nomi-
nee opens by asking "Howto reach
107,501 Ron Paul fans in one day?"
The answer - throw a party at the
Big House.
After University students raised
money to fly a Ron Paul banner over
the Notre Dame game, they docu-
mented the fervent Paul support of
maize and blue clad Michigan fans
en route to the stadium.
The pro-Paul cameramen gar-
ner a remarkable number of yells,
high fives and "Yeh-haw"s in favor
of the Texas congressman. A lot of
people seem to genuinely supporta
Paul candidacy. He is winning The
Michigan Daily's very unofficial
poll for reader's favorite Republi-
can candidate.
Take a look, you're likely to see
at least a classroom acquaintance.
You know that super liberal hippy
guy from the dorms? You might
be surprised to see he's a Ron Paul
supporter now. Actually, you might
be surprised to see that you are a
Ron Paul supporter now.
- JESSICA VOSGERCHIAN
See this and other
YouTube videos of the week at
youtube.com/user/michigandaily
Pick a good password that's a
reasonably complicated mix of
numbers and letters, and don't put
it on a post-it note. Use different
passwords for different resources,
with one for e-mail, one for bank-
ing and so on.
F
Phishing e-mails are usually
attempts to steal your username,
password or PIN number. If you get
an e-mail with alink or an attach-
ment from someone you don't
recognize, delete it. No legitimate
business is going to ask you for
personal information via e-mail.
Use anti-virus and automatic-
update software on both Windows
and Mac computers. Updates ensure
that the latest security patches are
downloaded and installed to your
computer.
BY THE NUMBERS
Dollars spent by MoveOn.org to take out a full-page advertisement
in the New York Times calling General Petraeus General "Betray Us"
United States senators who voted to condemn the advertisement.
Twenty-five voted against the condemnation.
Dollars raised by MoveOn.org the day the senate condemned the
"BetrayUs" ad. The liberal advocacy group said it was its best
fundraising day of the year.
Source:.The New York Times
THEME PARTY SUGGESTION
Full Moon Esbat - It's fall now, and the harvest
might need some ceremonial encouragement.
This will involve a 6-foot bon fire under tonight's
full moon, along with a lot of chanting. And if
things evolve to naked dancing, then let the spirit
move you.
Throwing this party? Let us know. TheStatement@umich.edu
WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE
OF THE WEEK
"Thomas More Law Center"
The Thomas More Law Center is a conservative Christian, not-for-
profit law center based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and active through-
out the United States. Its stated goals are defending the religious
freedom of Christians], restoring "time honored values" and protect-
ing the sanctity of human life. Its motto is "The Sword and the Shield
for People of Faith." The center characterizes itself as "Christianity's
answer to the ACLU".
The center says its lawyers maintain "the highest moral and ethical
standards of our Christian faith and our legal profession." The center
considers its work "ministry" and states it was inspired by what it calls
a "cultural war being waged across America" against "Christians and
their faith." The center is most widely known for its loss of the Dover,
Pennsylvania intelligent design case, and its strong pro-life litigation.
The Center is named after Thomas More, the 16th century Lord
Chancellor whose decision to refuse to accept King Henry VIII's
claim to be the supreme head of the Church of England ended his
political career and led to his execution as a traitor. Thomas More is
also the patron saint of lawyers in the Roman Catholic Church.
The Center was founded in 1999 by Tom Monaghan, founder of
Domino's Pizza, and Richard Thompson, the former prosecutor
known for his role in the prosecution of Jack Kevorkian and who
now serves as the center's President and Chief Counsel.