You had a great password. It took you a few tries to create a perfectly unforgettable but secure combination of characters, and you’d grown attached to it. Now we’re asking you to create a new one. What’s up?
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Microsoft Security Patch Announced
Microsoft issued a security patch for Internet Explorer on May 1. The security patch is to address the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer that were recently announced by Microsoft.
If you have automatic updates enabled, this security patch will download and apply automatically. No action is needed.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Security Advisory
Microsoft recently issued a warning advisory about its Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. The advisory states that IE versions 6 through 11 have a vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized user to gain full access to your computer—just by viewing a website.
XAP and the Heartbleed Vulnerability
The Heartbleed security vulnerability (CVE-2014-0160) was in the news this week. It’s being described as one of the biggest threats in the Internet’s history. The good news is that it can’t affect any of XAP’s products.
Special Olympics Volunteering
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” — Special Olympics Oath
Christina Campbell has performed dance routines before hundreds of spectators. She has spoken to an audience of 2,000 people. And in 2007, at age 19, she traveled to China to compete at the Special Olympics. She came home with four silver medals and a gold.
It’s hard to believe that Campbell used to be quiet, timid and withdrawn. An intellectual disability made learning difficult for her. But then the Special Olympics changed her life.
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Employ the Employment Professionals
Are you looking for a job over the summer – or helping a young student enter the employment market?
Finding work doesn’t have to be a passive process. Instead of checking classified ads or online job boards and waiting for the perfect job to appear, you can take a more active role and improve your odds of success. And the good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.
Let Us Help You Keep Students Engaged All Summer
What grows in the winter, but dies in the summer?
If you answered “students’ interest in planning their future,” you’ll want to continue reading! You may have noticed that as the weather heats up, students’ motivation to think about college and careers melts like ice in July. (And if you don’t know the real answer to the riddle, that’s a hint!)
Earth Day: Take a Quiz!
Earth Day is April 22. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, many careers have adapted and changed in response to environmental concerns.
We’ve assembled a quiz to test your knowledge of some of these developments. See how you do!
Schools Go Green
Many schools are going green. With the support of students, teachers, parents, local businesses and government, schools are finding creative ways to reduce their impact on the environment.
