Did you know that many copy machines in offices and commercial shops keep digital files of the material they copy, print, scan, or fax on an internal hard drive? That information often remains on the machine when it's sold or discarded and could easily be retrieved by identity thieves.
A CBS New crew searched in a warehouse of used copiers recently. It unearthed data including prescriptions and a cancer diagnosis from a copier that was once at a health insurance company and pay stubs with names, addresses, and Social Security numbers from a construction company's copier.
Some commercial copiers completely and automatically erase the last file scanned, but they cost more than others. Until safer machines are more widespread:
- Ask the staff at a copy shop whether its machines have security safeguards.
- Just copy -- there is greater risk when copiers are used for printing, scanning, or faxing than when used solely for copying.
- Use a home printer -- copiers built in to those printers hold data in a buffer and only long enough to print it once.
Sources: CBS News, Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, Consumer Reports
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Friday, October 8, 2010
AVOID ACHING FROM RAKING !
Here are some tips for making those pesky lawn care chores easier --
- Choose the right tool: a standard width (24-inch) rake requires less downward pressure to drag leaves across a lawn than an extra-wide (36-inch) rake. Ergonomic rakes, often with a bent handle, are designed to reduce bending, but aren't a good fit for everyone. Buy a rake with a soft grip that's comfortable for your height and strength. Before buying, practice raking movements in the store.
- Wear shoes with slip-resistant soles, and if needed, apply sunscreen and tick repellent.
- Pick up any debris that could cause you to trip.
- Warm up with light activity before raking and stretch afterwards to minimize aching muscles. Therapeutic massage and heat (warm shower or heating pad) can also be helpful.
- Wear gloves, and keep space between your hands on the grip to increase leverage. Alternate leg and arm positions and switch sides.
- To prevent back injury, don't overfill leaf bags. When picking up leaves, bend at the knees, not the waist -- use your leg muscles instead of your back muscles.
- Don't twist to toss leaves over a shoulder or to the side.
- When you're finished put the rake away so no one gets hurt by stepping on it by mistake.
Source: Consumer Reports, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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- Choose the right tool: a standard width (24-inch) rake requires less downward pressure to drag leaves across a lawn than an extra-wide (36-inch) rake. Ergonomic rakes, often with a bent handle, are designed to reduce bending, but aren't a good fit for everyone. Buy a rake with a soft grip that's comfortable for your height and strength. Before buying, practice raking movements in the store.
- Wear shoes with slip-resistant soles, and if needed, apply sunscreen and tick repellent.
- Pick up any debris that could cause you to trip.
- Warm up with light activity before raking and stretch afterwards to minimize aching muscles. Therapeutic massage and heat (warm shower or heating pad) can also be helpful.
- Wear gloves, and keep space between your hands on the grip to increase leverage. Alternate leg and arm positions and switch sides.
- To prevent back injury, don't overfill leaf bags. When picking up leaves, bend at the knees, not the waist -- use your leg muscles instead of your back muscles.
- Don't twist to toss leaves over a shoulder or to the side.
- When you're finished put the rake away so no one gets hurt by stepping on it by mistake.
Source: Consumer Reports, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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