How to stop junk mail?

How do i stop junk mail from my inbox?  I just started pouring in yesterday.

Lion Mail: Junk Mail preferences
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4788
Lion Mail: Junk Mail Advanced settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4789
Lion Mail: Change the junk mail filter
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4868
Lion Mail: If junk mail filters aren’t working
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4907

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    This might help you out!
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  • TS3899 How do I stop junk mail?

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    Hi everyone!
    Like most everyone I think that spam is rather annoying. I was thinking about how to get rid of it and came up with a very simple yet powerful idea. I've never heard of this way so at least in my own little world I can say I came up with it.
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    http://www.fullarticulation.net/tutorials/spam/antispam01.jpg
    http://www.fullarticulation.net/tutorials/spam/antispam02.jpg
    http://www.fullarticulation.net/tutorials/spam/antispam03.jpg
    ~Reckless Ronin
    [email protected]
    www.fullarticulation.net

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    Hi rianmu, and a warm welcome to the forums!
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