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	<updated>2008-08-22T00:14:39Z</updated>
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		<title>BLUESTRAW HOSTING BOOSTS WEB HOSTING SECURITY</title>
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			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<updated>2008-02-16T09:06:26Z</updated>
		<published>2008-02-16T09:04:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<P>New TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems Protect Dedicated and Virtual Dedicated Hosting<BR>&nbsp;<BR>Rogers Minnesota (Febuary 18th 2008) – Bluestraw Hosting, has added another layer of security to its Web hosting, deploying TippingPoint™ Intrusion Prevention Systems to block attacks.</P>
<P>Bluestraw Hosting has put TippingPoint systems in place to protect all dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting servers at no additional cost.&nbsp; An intrusion prevention system is an in-line device that scans traffic and, based on rules, determines whether data packets are legitimate or malicious.</P>
<P>In addition to this valuable security feature, each dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting plan includes free rapid setup, a free SSL certificate and 24/7 customer support, physical security and network monitoring.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>TippingPoint systems deliver powerful network protection, functioning transparently at gigabit speeds to guard against cyber attacks.&nbsp; TippingPoint's Digital Vaccine® service updates filters regularly to maintain defense against the latest vulnerabilities, viruses and rogue applications.</P>
<P>For more information on Bluestraw's hosting plans, visit <A href="http://www.bluestrawhosting.com/">http://www.bluestrawhosting.com/</A>.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>About Bluestraw Inc. <BR>Bluestraw Offers a wide range of consulting services along with domain name registrations and web hosting.<BR>&nbsp;<BR>- Bluestraw Inc. -<BR>© 2008 Bluestraw Inc. All Rights Reserved.<BR></P>]]></content>
		<summary>&lt;p&gt;New TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems Protect Dedicated and Virtual Dedicated Hosting&lt;br&gt;
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Rogers Minnesota (Febuary 18th 2008) – Bluestraw Hosting, has added another layer of security to its Web hosting, deploying TippingPoint™ Intrusion Prevention Systems to block attacks.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Bluestraw Hosting has put TippingPoint systems in place to protect all dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting servers at no additional cost.&amp;nbsp; An intrusion prevention system is an in-line
device that scans traffic and, based on rules, determines whether data packets are legitimate or malicious.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;In addition to this valuable security feature, each dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting plan includes free rapid setup, a free ...&lt;/p&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Bluestraw's QUICK SHOPPING CART NOW LINKS WITH QUICKBOOKS</title>
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			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<category term="Hosting" />
		<category term="news" />
		<updated>2008-02-13T21:52:50Z</updated>
		<published>2008-02-13T21:44:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<P>Rogers&nbsp;Minnesota&nbsp;(Febuary 14th 2008) – Bluestraw Hosting, is helping small businesses easily open and manage online stores.<BR><BR>Quick Shopping Cart®, the online store utility, now interacts with QuickBooks® financial software.&nbsp; This technology allows business owners to save valuable time and more effectively manage their Web store by synchronizing critical business data between their store and QuickBooks.&nbsp; Users can also take advantage of a QuickBooks Merchant Services account to accept all major credit and debit cards and reconcile Quick Shopping Cart payment data directly in QuickBooks.<BR><BR>Quick Shopping Cart offers an easy-to-use wizard for users to quickly develop a successful Web store.&nbsp; In just six steps, merchants can go from purchasing the product to having a fully developed online presence.<BR><BR>For more information on&nbsp;Bluestraw's&nbsp;hosting plans, visit <A href="http://www.bluestrawhosting.com/">http://www.BluestrawHosting.com/</A>.<BR><BR>About Bluestraw<BR>Bluestraw Offers a wide range of consulting services along with domain name registrations and web hosting.</P>
<P>-&nbsp;Bluestraw Inc.&nbsp;-</P>
<P>© 2008&nbsp;Bluestraw Inc.&nbsp; All Rights Reserved.<BR></P>]]></content>
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		<title>MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER by Keith George</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Robert White</name>
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		<category term="Professional Development" />
		<updated>2006-10-31T13:56:00Z</updated>
		<published>2006-10-31T13:56:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[MCSE is a widely known certification provided by Microsoft Corporation and stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers. This certification provides a qualitative impetus to your resume in the Information Technology field. MCSE engineers are known to get good offers financially compared to other engineers of equivalent education. The certification qualifies a person to analyze the business requirements and find solutions in information systems, and the individual is able to design and implement the infrastructure required. MCSE is available in two streams Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Both the streams have different sets of examinations. The certification is suitable for most engineers and analysts and is especially suitable for systems engineers &amp; analysts and Network engineers &amp; analysts. The objective of MCSE is to provide the individual with knowledge such as: Pin pointing the tasks involved in supporting Windows 2000/2003 networks. Knowing the network concepts and how to implement it in Windows 2000/2003. Gaining the knowledge of how to configure Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Professional on stand-alone computers and on client computers, and to install configure windows 2000/2003 Server. Gain the knowledge and skills in designing a Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 directory service and infrastructure.<BR><BR>MCSE Windows 2000 For MCSE 2000 certification the candidate has to pass seven exams. The exams include four operating exams, one design exam and two electives. The subjects span syllabus such as installing, configuring and administering Windows 2000, implementing &amp; administering Windows 2000 Network and Windows 2000 infrastructure. MCSE Windows Server 2003 For MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification, the candidate must qualify seven exams. The exams include four networking exams, one client operating system, one design exam and one elective exam. The syllabus includes network infrastructure &amp; security, SQL server, active directory, Microsoft products etc. TRAINING MCSE training is very intensive, time consuming and requires a lot of hard work. Many aspirants are not able to appear exams in the stipulated time. There are many ways to prepare for the examinations such as MSCE classes, boot camps, online study guides and practice exams. Many candidates prefer to approach local MCSE training centers. These training centers help the candidates in course work and practical sessions professionally and help the candidates in exam and career oriented study. The candidates must be aware of the practical applications, Microsoft products and services since the aspirants face multi-level testing on design implementation and administration skills in Microsoft Windows platform. BENEFITS OF MCSE MCSE is the most specialized certifications available today. It provides industry recognition and expertise in Microsoft products and technologies. As per Fairfield Research survey on MCSE, the certification provides a 12.6% rise in salary on an average. MCSE holders can also directly access technical and product information from Microsoft through the MCP Member site. There are spinoff benefits such as invitation to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions and special events etc.]]></content>
		<summary>MCSE is a widely known certification provided by Microsoft Corporation and stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers. This certification provides a qualitative impetus to your resume in the Information Technology field. MCSE engineers are known to get good offers financially compared to other engineers of equivalent education.</summary>
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		<title>Bluestraw Consulting Company Welcomes Tim Tracy</title>
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			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<updated>2006-10-30T17:35:26Z</updated>
		<published>2006-10-30T17:31:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Bluestraw Consulting Company is also pleased to announce the addition of Tim Tracy to our sales and service staff. Tim is coordinating with clients over the telephone and through e-mail and will ensure that all of your questions and concerns are promptly addressed. <BR><BR>Tim is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and is married with three children. He also attends the University of Minnesota where he hopes to receive his master’s degree. <BR><BR>Tim can be reached at 612.221.3330 or mailto: <A HREF="/tim@bluestraw.com">tim@bluestraw.com</A> or <A HREF="/sales@bluestraw.com">sales@bluestraw.com</A>. ]]></content>
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		<title>Twin Cities Code Camp</title>
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			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<updated>2006-10-22T21:50:00Z</updated>
		<published>2006-10-22T21:50:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Bluestraw Consulting Company is excited to announce that we will be contributing to the<BR><BR>Twin Cities Code Camp - Fall 2006<A href="http://www.twincitiescodecamp.com/TCCC/Default.aspx"><BR><BR>http://www.twincitiescodecamp.com/TCCC/Default.aspx</A><BR><BR>Developers if you haven't signed up yet it's not too late.<BR><BR>-Brian]]></content>
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		<title>Microsoft Partner Program</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<category term="news" />
		<updated>2006-09-02T16:57:00Z</updated>
		<published>2006-09-02T16:57:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Bluestraw Consulting is now a Registered Member of the Microsoft Partner Program. We will keep you posted as to our upgrade to the Certified Program Level.]]></content>
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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Brian J White</name>
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		<category term="General" />
		<updated>2006-09-20T17:02:44Z</updated>
		<published>2006-09-02T09:10:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Welcome to Bluestraw Consulting Company blog.&nbsp; Bluestraw Consulting Company is going to be using this blog as a place for our consultants to post helpful information about technical issues they have encountered and solved.&nbsp; If you have a technical issue you would like us to address you can email questions to <A href="mailto:development@bluestraw.com">development@bluestraw.com</A> and we will do our best to provide an answer.&nbsp; We will also be using this blog to keep those interested updated in our progress in building a better consulting company.<BR><BR>Stay tuned for more.<BR><BR><A href="http://fusion.google.com/add?feedurl=http%3A//blog.bluestraw.com/rss2.aspx"><IMG height=17 alt="Add to Google" src="http://buttons.googlesyndication.com/fusion/add.gif" width=104 border=0></A><BR><BR><BR>Brian]]></content>
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