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• SAP Community Network Community Badge

  Hello All,
  I think SDN is providing Community badge to people every year.. Can i know what is the Criteria to get this badge.
  Apart from this can i know bit detail how am i contributing the UN Food Program. 
  Thanks in advance,
  Nagaraj

  Hi kishan,
  Thanks for the reply... i was not aware of the community badge won't be given.
  What i was interested  in knowing is for example if i reply 100 questions and ask 50 questions a year , will my contribtiion is for 150 posts or for 100 .... Is this the way i am contributing.
  I have read some links but i didn't find this may be i might not have read the correct thread for UN program....
  Regards,
  Nagaraj

• Sap community badge

  Is the process of sending Sap community badges has been stopped ?
  I recieved a mail from lisa.london @ anotherworld-km dot com  3 months back
  stating that they will be sending sap community badge for being one of the
  top contributors of 2008 but i didnt recieve anything until now.
  I know there may be a delay for 1 month but now it is more than 3 months.
  Waiting for your reply...

  My Personal experience:Same mail i also received some 3 months back.And i received Sap community badge in hardly one month.
  Make sure your address in BC are correct and well updated. because they send as per your details mentioned on your BC.
  surely you will get some time. Sometime it may take time for custom clearence
  stay Calm you will get surly.
  Believe me Really its honor.
  All the best.

• Announcement: Oracle Communications Service Delivery Community Launching

  Oracle is excited to announce the launch of the Communications Service Delivery community on June 15, 2009. My Oracle Support Community is a multi-channel interactive community for sharing information, posting support questions and answers, and providing suggestions about Oracle products, services, and related technologies. To take advantage of this new Community, login to My Oracle Support, formerly known as MetaLink, navigate to the Community Tab and select "Enter Here". A new browser session will open, placing you in the Community. To return to other areas of My Oracle Support, simply select the previous browser session.
  Regards
  Graham Pearce
  Senior Manager, Oracle Support

  Hi Tom, I would guess that when you log into Metalink that you are set to Classic Metalink rather than the new My Oracle Support. On the login screen there is a radio button to make the choice, this will disappear very soon as Metalink is retired and My Oracle Support becomes the common portal for all Oracle Support Customers.
  Please go to the login screen, select My Oracle Support. Access to the Community is then available via the lik at the top of the screen. Even better news is that this weekend the Community was updated to include new and user friendly enhancements.
  Regards
  Graham

• ANNOUNCEMENT: Oracle Communications Services Gatekeeper Version 4.1.1

  What is being announced?
  Oracle Communications Services Gatekeeper™ 4.1.1, the leading Communications Service Exposure Platform, integrates communications network technologies with SOAP and RESTful Web Services, SOA based exposure and Native interaction to provide a reliable ubiquitous framework for developing and deploying highly available, scalable, and secure telecommunications applications and features. Oracle Communications Services Gatekeeper's seamless integration of disparate, heterogeneous platforms and applications enables your network to leverage existing software investments and share the carrier-class services and data that are crucial to building next-generation communications applications. The 4.1.1 release delivers an enhanced Native SMPP Facade in addition to major bug fixes and overall quality improvements.
  What do you need to do?
  Download available from Oracle Link: eDelivery
  Documentation available online on Link: OTN
  Release notes are in the online documentation, direct link Link: here.
  Regards
  Graham
  Oracle Customer Support

  Hi Sebastian,
  I came across the same error. My table is a very simple one. 3 columns. One of it is a not null column. I created a tabular form with rowid as PK. The wizard created a validation on the not null column.
  Whenever I want to add more than one row at the same time, the error "no data found" appears.
  Even when I want to update the table, the error comes up.
  I have not found a solution so far, but please keep me updated.
  Best regards,
  Denise
  www.appsassociates.com
  www.appsassociates.de

• BTCare Community Newsletter

   BTCare Community Newsletter
  Issue 1
  What’s this, a new newsletter?
  Yes, it is! We wanted to bring back the forum newsletter and share with you any forum-related news, with anything from board/structure changes to giving a shout-out to people who have been particularly helpful this week, and more.
  Speaking of forum changes…
  As you will have seen from the front page of the forum, the Lounge and BT.com & Community have a new home (along with some name changes!) You can see the full details here.
  Also, the Announcements section is getting an update! We've renamed it Announcements, Guides & Community Updates, and the purpose of this change is we very much want discussion about the community here.  In future you will find topics about changes to the community as well as handy guides on some fantastic community features.
  By default, you can now post (and reply to posts) including this newsletter!
  We hope that these changes give everyone a better opportunity to chat to us and the rest of the forum community.
  Last but not least, BT Mobile has now been launched and has its own board – you can post any questions or comments here.
  A lot of threads have already been answered, such as how you can download the BT Mobile app, and info on the spend cap to name a few, as well as lots of questions about 4G!
  And the award goes to...
  Top solutions authored, and most kudos received: @imjolly 
  Most kudos given: @licquorice 
  Well done guys! Who will reach the top this week?
  And the award goes to...
  Unsurprisingly, there’s been quite a lot of discussion around BT Mobile since its launch last week.
  One of the most talked-about topics last week was from existing BT Broadband Anywhere customers, and how they can avail of this new BT Mobile offer.
  Thanks @Ribblelancs for kicking off the discussion.
  One of the most searched topics this week was...
  How to self-install Infinity 2!
  Searching the community is a great way to get the advice you need, as it has a wealth of information on this topic.
  Advice is available here, along with a short video on how the self-install process works.
  Forum feature of the week - @mentions
  Did you know you can mention a fellow forum member in your post, and they’ll receive an email letting them know they’ve been named in your post?
  This is a handy way of posting a reply to someone and making sure they don’t miss it. Just remember it only works when you’re using the Rich Text tab!
  A handy step-by-step guide is now available here, along with how to manage @mention notifications.
  That’s it for now…
  So if you have any comments or suggestions, do reply back to this thread with your feedback.
  Thanks for reading!
  Stephanie
  BTCare Community Manager
  If you like a post, or want to say thanks for a helpful answer, please click on the Ratings star on the left-hand side of the post. If someone answers your question correctly please let other members know by clicking on ’Mark as Accepted Solution’.

  Hi Guys,
  Thanks for your feedback, not what we were hoping for but appreciate the honesty .
  @licquorice -  You are right, when customers come to our forum it is generally to post about a problem they have so general chit chat is probably the last thing on there mind.  The newsletter is so that we can share community news with everyone so by spending two minutes reading this Newsletter a community member will have a sense of what is going on.  Discussion around the content of the newsletter is open and we would encourage it as it allows us to learn and know what to include next time, but I appreciate its not for everyone.  The fact that you have kicked us off with comments is exactly what we want so thank you for that.  
  @imjolly - Thanks for the comments.  We plan to highlight a community feature every week in the newsletter as there are some functions that are used very little, probably because no one knows about it.  If you decide to remove the @mention  notification and run into any issues please let me know and I will help you.  With regards to the 'Mentions' section, my apologies that we included you here without asking you first.  I know you don't help other customers for the purpose of being recognised for it but we figured it would be something nice to do as a way of highlighting your invaluable contributions.  However in hindsight we should have asked first, lesson learned, and I will make sure that you or anyone else is not included in this section without at least being consulted before hand.
  Our community is a support based community so when members post here it is generally about a problem.  However, wouldn't it be nice if we did have some general chit chat taking place?  I mean there are many here that don't come to post about a problem but rather to help other members so this might be a nice change.  What do you think?
  Cheers
  Sean
  BTCare Community Manager
  If we have asked you to email us with your details, please make sure you are logged in to the forum, otherwise you will not be able to see our ‘Contact Us’ link within our profiles.
  We are sorry that we are unable to deal with service/account queries via the private message(PM) function so please don't PM your account info, we need to deal with this via our email account :-)

• SAP Community Network Top Contributor 2008

  Hi,
  I got a mail from anotherworld-km.com stating :"In appreciation of your active contribution, we will be sending you a Community Badge to mark your achievement in becoming an SAP Community Network 2008 Top Contributor." They also asked for shipment address so that they can send the same in a mnth. Did ne 1 got this mail. Wat is it all about?? Do we really get a badge for contribution or is it jst a promotional mail???
  Regards
  Priyanka

  >
  Craig Cmehil wrote:
  > If you search the site for "Another World" you'll find multiple threads asking the very same question, the basic answer is "yes" it's real, but you are welcome to decline it.
  Craig:
  Who is going to decline the "Community Badge" when they are going to receive it from SDN.
  Everyone receives it like an honor from SDN; however its a good option to decline so that the money spend in courier can also be utilized for "Food for Points" initiative:)
  Regards,
  Subhash

• Some help please navigating these forums and a little discussion as well?

  There are a few questions I’d like to post, but first I need to determine how to use this newer style of user-to-user forum. Yeah, it’s been around a few years or so, but I’ve seen it take over the more traditional message board systems like v-bulletin and phpBB. Those boards were easy to navigate, as the forums, categories and topics were presented in a typical directory tree structure (even though the built-in search functions leaved a lot to be desired).
  Now the trend has shifted to formats such as this. While some retain some semblance of categories and topics (discussions), others seem to abandon this altogether in favor posts or discussions being related via tags or keywords. Google is the worst offender – forcing the user to select up to 4 pre-defined descriptors when creating a new post.
  Also confusing is how the terminology has changed. The forums are now calling topics, discussions. But they end up containing even less actual discussion on the topic and have de-volved into simple questions and answered. This is reinforced by the use of buttons to compel the original poster to designate responses as helpful or correct answers. This I would guess is in response to the myriad of answer seekers posting questions, receiving several helpful replies and never going back to say thanks, thus, the threads become all but useless for others who experience and seek out solutions to similar issues.
  The new format also usually starts out with “ask your question here” which is just another way to say, “hey, how about at least giving the search a try before asking a question that’s been covered before”.  Because many self-contained search features just don’t work, I can see why users just skip over it. But, what they may not know is that you can use Google to search a specific site. Forum, or blog which usually works pretty well. I’ve done this on a number of occasions, only to find the response as “this question has been answered here a hundred times – try searching”. If the responder is feeling generous that day, he or she may also present a link – a google search link that includes keywords.
  So, here I do see the initial ask your question box, then underneath that, a bunch of icons that represent particular products/topics. I start searches using more keywords, the reduce them If there are too many results. This gradual decline works well for Google, but here at Apple Support, I went from over 700 results to just two by eliminating all but the two mandatory keywords. I will do some more searches and post in the appropriate section, but my gut reaction is that it would be hard to believe that I’m the only person who has ever had this question.
  So, then – what’s the best and right way to use this new forum?
  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  A BRIEF HISTORY OF ONLINE MESSAGE BOARDS
  I’m turning the double-nickel this year, so I’ve earned the right to gripe a bit. I don’t know everything, but for those of you youngsters, do yourself a favor a read up. If you truly are a techno-phile, you’ll find it at least somewhat interesting, at least enough to do a little research. Plus, this information isn’t all that old.
  The first online community I was exposed to was the BBS – Bulletin Board System. I had just bought my first PC, a Tandy, and the sales guy sold me a modem and gave me a number to call to connect to his BBS. I installed the modem, dialed the number and for the first time heard the annoyingly beautiful sounds of modems connecting. The, almost like “Do you want to play a game?”, text appeared on my monitor and I was hooked. The BBSes were local – to avoid long distance calls – and operated by those who could afford a second, dedicated computer and phone line. Usually, only one person could connect at a time – browse the discussion topics, leave a post to add to the discussion, check private messages (email) then log off.
  News Groups were the next form on online interaction I was introduced to. These required a special server running a dedicated protocol and a new reader, usually integrated in with an email client like Outlook Express. Each group was a specific topic – for example, Microsoft groups may have had a couple dozen or so groups covering topics like Windows 95 or networking, other commercially sponsored groups, or self-created groups. Like a BBS, you would log on, catch up on unread messages, respond to some and move on. It was in the News Groups where I learned how to program web pages to connect to a hosted database and many other things, thanks to the expertise and kindness of strangers. These groups soon became the territory of spammers, not to mention the real ugly recesses of the internet – international folks sharing “content” that the work obscene can’t even begin to describe. ISP’s soon dropped news groups from their services and they went away.
  By this time however, the world-wide-web was now in full swing. We no longer needed AOL or Prodigy to get on the Net, just an ISP and browser. Broadband was becoming available in select markets. Web-based bulletin boards sprang up all over, filling the void that the news groups left behind. They evolved, but kept to the simple structure and format for a good long while. As the cost of web hosting came down, and the availability of online databases went up, and open source application became better and more robust, anyone could incorporate a forum into their site with little time or expense.
  Social Media was on the rise. Sites came and went. From Friendster, to Myspace, then finally facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The net also settled in to a short list of other content sharing sites – YouTube, Flickr, Instagram. These took over the social discussion aspects of the online forum sites. That left the forums to take the only remaining role of software and product support – both as an extension of a company’s support solution or user-to-user help and support.
  On more than one occasion, I’ve tried to engage other users in topical and conceptual discussion in these groups, but it seems that they’ve already used their energy for that keeping up with their social media obligations. Facebook groups get lost in the multitude of pages. So end user support groups have settled into Q & A, mark the answer as correct them move on. Then another person comes along with the same question, enters it into the box, sees the first ten “pertinent” results that don’t answer the question, posts the question, and the cycle continues.
  If anyone has read this far, I commend you! Reading is fast becoming a lost art. I know it’s hard to read off a computer screen, easier on a tablet. And while I live my gizmos and gadgets, I have to still at least once in a while pick up a real book. I’m perfectly satisfied with my iTunes system with the only issue being the quality of any downloaded music. It’s better than it used to be, but CD’s have superior sound. Blu-ray Disc has superior sound and picture.
  I did purchase several books from the iTunes Book Store. But why? I could have bought them anywhere and read them in iBooks, but not the other way around. I had to sell my iOS devices. And now I can’t read my books. But that’s another story, for another day.

  Slip Jigs
  Contributors here so far are the cream of the crop...
  As an overall reaction to your treatise, I agree. I also judge that you - like me - may have some experience and skill at UX design (User eXperience - usability design, for the unwashed masses).
  First, let me commend your use of the WHITE SPACE that Apple graphic designers have so kindly provided. Looks very much like a paper page full of easy-to-read-SERIF-FONT text - it is clear you have experience with design concepts.
  As a tribute, I will post in your style - although our compose pane here is not quite WYSIWYG, I am hoping that line spacing will sort itself out, if not I will remove my attempt at bucking the system - but it may time for you to get some new optics
  you said:
  " ... v-bulletin and phpBB. Those boards were easy to navigate, as the forums, categories and topics were presented in a typical directory tree structure... "
  Agree that vBulletin, etc. WERE easy and familiar - but what is this structure but lipstick on that pig - see SITEMAP | ASC  (tt2's excellent UserTip). The digital directory tree is merely an adaption of the familiar Fileroom of old... a room for files(computer), file cabinets w/ file 'folders'(folders) and files(files). Apple in the form of Jobs/Wozniak (actually Xerox, but I won't quibble) was groundbreaking in the introduction of the GUI to the masses. [see your comment on being forced to learn a new way of working... has always been thus]
  Let me add that the lack of Apple's implementation of the stock features of "Sticky" threads - Announcements, Hot Topics, etc., is a miscalculation. The CATEGORIES above the Using ASC list of threads - "Announcements" and "Community Events" - baffle me as to their usefulness as I can see neither when I click 'em, only some "filtering" of what is in the "Feedback about Discussions" (?Feedback ?about? Disscussions?) Category.
  you further said:
  "... the trend has shifted to formats such as this. While some retain some semblance of categories and topics (discussions), others seem to abandon this altogether in favor posts or discussions being related via tags or keywords... "
  Kids these days... => iDevices (generic for handheld smarty-devices of any stripe) are responsible for the VISUAL graphic design conventions... no more teensy-weensy cursor - but BIG FAT FINGERS.
  A good suggestion to submit at Support_Feedback  might be to improve the 'Smartness' of the search capabilities by REQUIRING tags to be attached by the OP (offer suggestions if they wish) AND FURTHER, allowing other users of status to ADD tags (see your ¶ #2) - my estimation of the ACTIVE SEARCH is that it is looking for matching terms in the title of a thread, but I have no proof - anecdotal or by documentation at JiveSoftware.
  additionally you said:
  "... the use of buttons to compel the original poster to designate responses as helpful or correct answers. This I would guess is in response to the myriad of answer seekers posting questions, receiving several helpful replies and never going back to say thanks, thus, the threads become all but useless for others who experience and seek out solutions to similar issues. "
  I have no experience with other enterprise solutions, but the scuttlebutt on Jive is that it is the best in the business at Community Collaborative WorkFlow Software for Big Enterprise. We here unfortunately have been given use of a mere pittance of Jive's features. Apparently the MARKUP buttons have a really valuable purpose in the complete package of Jive workflow management. Here, merely a system for rewarding helpers. The green icon goes un-noticed by most and the OPost is likely irrelevant to most individual's issue. Regarding the latter portion, you can't change human nature. Some folks just aren't team players.
  you continued:
  "... The new format also usually starts out with “ask your question here” which is just another way to say, “hey, how about at least giving the search a try before asking a question that’s been covered before”. Because many self-contained search features just don’t work, I can see why users just skip over it. But, what they may not know is that you can use Google to search a specific site. ... "
  This particular issue of "Why do folks not go to the dadgum forum related to their device/software?" has plagued me since actively taking part here. My maladies prompted ME to go directly to the forum/sub-forum where they belonged. Clearly "My iPhone is a BRICK - how do I UN-BRICK IT?" does not belong in this forum - Using ASC - but thousands of similar questions land here - it MAY be because the DEFAULT forum for un-PRE-visited forum at SUBMIT.
  The WELCOME page has the preferred path - a "Search or ask a question" field and the teeny -> New to the Community? Start Here.  link (actually Tutorials )
  -- neither of which content does anything to coach the new user in "How Do I Use This Joint?"
  Something akin to "Pick the Device or Software in which you are interested below" might at least get the visitor to the right place to BROWSE their issue. Many folks are unable to craft a TITLE to their question that even resembles their problem, much less explain it in the bodytext.
  This is explained  in the javascript:; link "How to write a good question"  - e content of which I leave open AND hi-lited in a text file ready to copy/paste, for example:
  Quoted from  Apple's "How to write a good question"
     To help other members answer your question, give as many details as you can.
  Include your product name and specs such as processor speed, memory, and storage capacity. Please do not include your Serial Number, IMEI, MEID, or other personal information.
  Provide the version numbers of your operating system and relevant applications, for example "iOS 6.0.3" or "iPhoto 9.1.2".
  Describe the problem, and include any details about what seems to cause it.
  List any troubleshooting steps you've already tried, or temporary fixes you've discovered.
  Here is how obscure that information is
  It's almost as if the confusion is by design.
  HOORAY! - another fan of the Google workaround. I get pooh-poohed by some for even suggesting going off the reservation, but it works WONDERFULLY and is FAST AS LIGHTNING with even more useful post-result filtering.
  you concluded your evaluation with:
  " So, then – what’s the best and right way to use this new forum? "
  Learn the system just like you did when you first started using a computer instead of paper. It is what it is. I have a comfortable WorkFlow established using browser bookmarks and Add-ons + Google for all searches + email notifications to sort the wheat from the chaff. Not adopted of my choosing... but at least it's MINE!! Be advised that the SiteWare employs some "we will save you from yourself, helmet-law-like features" that may frustrate you from time to time - until you discover (or are told) how to circumvent them.
  Some definitions:
  Apple Support Communities = Bulletin Board Software Site
  Community = Forum
  Category = Sub-Forum
  Question = Thread
  Reply = Reply
  Your not so "Brief History..." is clearly a good evaluation and Executive Summary. Are you SURE you're not an interactive developer?
  best regards
  CCC

• External hard drive will not eject

  Since upgrading to ML my small "my passport" hard drive will not eject. First it gives me the message "the disk couldnt be ejected because Safari is using it and to close Safari and try again". (not sure why safari would be using it..) When I close safari then I get the message " the disk couldnt be eject because another program is using it"
  My only option is to force eject each time.
  Any suggestions?
  Thanks
  Susan
  Mid 2011 15" macbook pro

  Have you updated your "My Passport" software lately, there have been recent updates for Mountain Lion issues: http://community.wdc.com/t5/News-Announcements/bd-p/Announcements
  http://community.wdc.com/t5/News-Announcements/Software-Update-WD-SmartWare-Upda te-1-3-4-x-for-Mac-Users-7-26/td-p/444122

• How do you add a signature to your forum posts?

  How do you add a signature to your forum posts?  I went here, but no information available on "how" to set up a signature.
  http://forum.verizon.com/t5/Terms-of-Service-and-User/Verizon-Community-Signature-Guidelines/m-p/212...
  If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Solution" button so that others can more easily find it.
  If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the "Kudos" button.
  Solved!
  Go to Solution.

  My Settings (to the right of where your name appears under the forum post title) -> Personal Profile -> Personal Information
  You need to be at least a "Copper" contributor before you gain this priveledge as it explained here:
  http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Community-Announcements/Verizon-Community-Ranking-System/m-p/21291

• How To Add A Signature To Your Posts

  A signature is a great way to personalize your posts. You can add a brief details about your products or just a personal tagline to distinguish your posts.
  Creating or editing your signature is very easy. This is how you do it:
  1. Log into the Forum.
  2. Now, at the right pane, below your user name, click on My Account.
  3. You will land on the Personal Profile tab, under Personal Information.
  5. Scroll down to the text box named Signature.
  6. Now, enter your preferred text in the signature.
  Your signature should be brief and should not contain any inappropriate content. For example, you can put any simple text as the signature.
  Or, you can use a HTML code to color or design your signature accordingly. You can even add small pictures using HTML code.
  7. Once done, scroll down and click on the  button.    
  Now, all your new and existing posts will have the signature at the bottom. If you want to make more changes, perform the same steps again.
  Happy posting!
  If you want to search for solved threads for a model or a particular issue - check the link below to learn how to do it easily.
  Searching for Accepted Solutions
  I work for HP, supporting HP experts and trying to help this community as much as I can.

  My Settings (to the right of where your name appears under the forum post title) -> Personal Profile -> Personal Information
  You need to be at least a "Copper" contributor before you gain this priveledge as it explained here:
  http://forums.verizon.com/t5/Community-Announcements/Verizon-Community-Ranking-System/m-p/21291

• Fill screen

  When I output airplay to my TV screen it does not fill the screen. Look a bit like a 4:3 showing on a wide screen? Also happens with utube?
  Any ideas please

  Welcome to the Apple Community Badger.
  Mirroring won't fill the TV screen. The iPad has an aspect ratio of 4:3 and the iPhone 4S or prior an aspect ratio of 3:2, neither of these will fit exactly into a TV screen which as an aspect ratio of 16:9. The Apple TV will not zoom the mirrored image, because it may well cut off information which is situated at the top or bottom of the screen.
  You may wish to try each of the settings in ‘Settings > Audio & Video > Adjust for AirPlay overscan’ for the best setting that suits you.

• Camera Raw 4.5 final release?

  Now it's been four weeks since Camera Raw 4.5 Release Candidate (ACR 4.5.0.161) was brought to us via Adobe Labs. Does anyone have any issues with it? I don't. Does anyone have an idea when the final release is supposed to arrive? I feel a four-week testing period is more than adequate for a tentative version that's supposed to be a "Release Candidate" (however the plug-in calls itself "4.5 Beta" ... go figure).
  Another Camera Raw version most likely will be due in October, to support all the new digital cameras and backs that (hopefully) will get introduced at Photokina in September. I wonder if that's going to be ACR 4.6 ... or will ACR 4.5 "Grand Master" (which means "final release" in Adobe speak) be deferred until then?
  -- Olaf

  Jeff Schewe wrote:
  > Fortunately, it's not your job
  > to worry about it, is it?
  Fortunately not, indeed.
  Jeff further wrote:
  > If you are unhappy [...] you are under
  > no obligation to use it if you don't want to.
  Huh? The conclusions you're drawing from my thinking aloud are, umm ... strange, to say the least. If you feel my inquiry was inappropriate and/or pointless then your reply also is.
  Actually, I am quite happy with ACR 4.5RC, and furthermore I didn't hear anybody else reporting any problems. And that's exactly why I'm wondering why the final release isn't out yet. I guess I'd be less wondering if this tentative version had been announced and communicated as Beta rather than as Release Candidate. Anyway ... I'm just curious. It does not mean I was unhappy in any way.
  Jeff further wrote:
  > ... so, you'll just have to wait, huh?
  Yes, obviously.
  Jeff further wrote:
  > Hey, it's nice out, go shoot something ...
  Glad to hear it's nice on your side of the Big Pond, too.
  -- Olaf

• Phishing or real?

  Hi,
  today I received the below mail, which was not addressed directly to me, but to <<removed>>. The emails asks me to reply with my contact data. Before doing it, I would like to ask, if this request was real or not.
  Dear SDN/BPX Member:
  We would like to thank you for all your contributions to SDN/BPX.  It is your active participation that makes the SAP Community Network a valuable resource for the entire community.  In appreciation of your support, we will be sending you a Community Badge to mark your achievement in becoming an SAP Community Network 2008 Top Contributor. We would appreciate your cooperation in helping us send you the Community Badge that you have earned.
  Even if you have responded before in past requests, it is very important that we have correct mailing information each time we send an award.  Please help us ensure that you receive this gift by completing your contact information below:
  Name
  ID #
  Complete Mailing Address
  Telephone #
  We are using Another World Merchandising, Inc. USA to distribute your reward.  Please email your address confirmation/correction information back to:  lisa.london at anotherworld-km.com.
  Your gift will be sent out once we receive your verification.
  Please take into account up to one month delivery time, depending upon your location.
  Thank you again.  We look forward to celebrating your SAP Community Network Top Contributor 2009 title.
  I searched SDN for "badge" or "another world", but haven't found any reference to such an email - which makes it suspicious. Many thanks in advance for confirming if this mail is real or not.
  Best regards,
  Thomas
  Edited by: Gali Kling Schneider on Mar 25, 2008 10:29 AM
  Edited by: Abesh Bhattacharjee on Mar 31, 2008 8:11 PM
  Sorry, Removed Lisa's Email ID to save her from spam

  Gali:
  Already got a response from Lisa -:) It was a long time since I talked to her...
  Greetings,
  Blag.

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