10 TIPS FOR CREATING DELETE-PROOF EMAILS

Make the top line the bottom line - use a short, informative headline as your subject line.  Summarize your key points and don't leave it vague ("hi") or blank.  Readers will decide from the subject line whether to read now, read later, forward, or delete.

Don't end up in the trash and SPAM folders - avoid using all capital letters, exclamation points, and words that will trigger SPAM filters.  (Search "spam triggers" for a list).

Identify jokes and political messages in the subject line for good internet etiquette.

Keep it brief - multiple small paragraphs are more effective than one long one.  The average person's attention span is 3-4 paragraphs.

Number each topic - this makes complicated messages with many topics or questions easier to understand and makes replying - by the number - simpler.

Trim your reply - leave only essential portions of previous messages, not the whole thread.

Keep your signature line short - 2-3 lines maximum with nothing nonessential.

Proof-read - double check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Slow down and cool off - What you write is documented forever and may be circulated widely, so be careful not to come across as abrupt or rude.
Source: PC World



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PEEPER PROTECTION

Long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can be damaging to the eyes.  It increases the risk of sight-threatening cataracts, as well as a number of other disorders, such as macular degeneration, that impair vision or cause blindness.  Overexposure to the sun's rays can also burn the front of the eye or cornea, causing temporary blindness.

Sunglasses can provide 100% protection if you  choose them wisely, and that doesn't mean they have to be expensive.  Look for lenses that block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB rays.  Additionally, polarized coating helps reduce glare from other surfaces, such as water.

The lens color is really a matter of preference, although they should be dark enough that you can't see your eyes easily when looking in a mirror.  Be sure they are close fitting and fully cover your eyes.

Additionally, a hat with a wide brim can keep about 50% of UV rays from reaching the eyes.
Source: US Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)



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