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Meet CFUS

Joseph C. (Joe) Hibbitt
Principal, President
Los Angeles, California

Manny Mangahas
Principal,
VP -East Coast Operations
Clifton, Virginia
(Washington, DC)

Burnie Reed
Principal,
VP - Midwest Operations
Dallas, Texas
Mozilla Firefox vs. Internet Explorer: Which is Safer?

I am safer browsing in Mozilla’s Firefox browser than I am in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. I firmly believe this to be the case. Yes, that’s right, Firefox is safer than IE.

In the same vein as my series earlier this year on Windows vs. OS X vs. Linux security, let’s explore how I came to this subjective opinion.

• Lower profile target. One of the main reasons I’m more willing to trust my data security to my OS X (Mac) system is that they have a smaller market share than Windows does. This sounds peculiar to many people who aren’t familiar with security, but in the dangerous world that is the Internet, keeping a low profile can be an important aspect of staying secure.
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Use Technology To Spend Less Time Working

You can manage your day more efficiently by choosing the right mix of online services.

The average employee receives thousands of interruptions every day, from instant messages and texts to e-mails and the good old ringing phone. Workers are so distracted by the various methods people use to get in touch that they often blame technology for reduced productivity and longer hours.

But used right, many of today’s e-technologies can help make it possible for you to spend less time working, not more. Here is the lowdown on a few of the top productivity savers, many of which are available online at no cost.
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Fix Your Worst Diet Habits

When it comes to food, the wrong habits can be disastrous. Here's how to help yourself eat better and have more energy.
1. Bad habit: Skipping meals
2. Bad habit: Eating out all the time
3. Bad habit: Using food as comfort
4. Bad habit: Eating when you're not hungry
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