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A stay at ibis Styles Paris Massena Olympiades places you in the heart of Paris, minutes from Halle Georges Carpentier and close to Notre Dame Cathedral. This hotel is within close proximity of Paris Diderot University and National Library.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
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A short walk from China Town, less than 3 Km. from the Bercy Sports and Events Hall and 6 Km. from the city centre. Next to the National Library and the Paris Rive Gauche business area. From the Olympiades metro station (line 14) situated 600 m. away the hotel is reached in just 5 stops from the Gare de Lyon train station and 9 stations from the Gare Saint Lazare.
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The rooms at the hotel are comfortable, spacious and are equipped with all the necessary amenities. Each room comes with private bathroom with shower or bathtub and WC, hairdryer, satellite TV and writing desk. The hotel also offers 30 non smoking rooms to ensure maximum guests comfort.
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The hotel is located in the heart of 13th district of Paris. It is close to the business district, the Francois Mitterand National Library and to the Chinese Quarter. The Parc des Expositions de Versailles is just 8 km away. The hotel is 45 km away from Roissy Charles de Gaulles Airport. Shops, restaurants and bars are just nearby.
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Last week KVH held its second KiwiNet workshop. The aim of the workshop was to bring together KiwiNet coordinators to discuss industry deployment into the Queensland Fruit Fly response earlier this year, lessons learnt from the response and next steps for developing KiwiNet.
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Service-Oriented Computing: ICSOC 2010 International Workshops PAASC, WESOA, SEE, and SC-LOG San Francisco, CA, USA, December 7-10, 2010, Revised Selected Papers
E. Michael Maximilien, Gustavo Rossi, Soe-Tsyr Yuan, Heiko Ludwig, Marcelo Fantinato
Springer, 25-Apr-2011 - Business & Economics - 266 pages
Designing Service Oriented Solutions
Mike Rosen
This book constitutes the joint post-proceedings of four topical workshops held as satellite meetings of the 8th International Conference on service-oriented computing, ICSOC 2010, held in San Francisco, CA, USA in December 2010. The 23 revised papers presented together with four introductory descriptions are organized in topical sections corresponding to the individual workshops: performance assessment and auditing in service computing (PAASC 2010), engineering service-oriented applications (WESOA 2010), services, energy and ecosystems (SEE 2010), and service-oriented computing in logistics (SOC-LOG 2010)
Service-oriented Architecture for Enterprise Applications
Shankar Kambhampaty
John Wiley & Sons, 2008 - Business - 245 pages
Service-Oriented Architecture is a book that emphasizes on architecture, design and development of enterprise applications based on SOA. The book provides detailed information on many dimensions of SOA-reuse, agility and integration-that can be put to immediate use for creating transformational impact. It also offers a comprehensive and structured set of techniques for custom-built service-oriented enterprise applications that can be readily applied by system integration companies and end-user organizations to address customer needs. The book equips you with both concepts and technology detail in addressing the IT challenges faced by organizations on their business transformation journey with SOA. This is the most sought after book by students who need to have an understanding of the concepts of SOA; architects, designers and developers who build SOA based enterprise applications and CXOs and Project managers who make decisions on undertaking SOA projects.
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So, you have decided to work? You must be getting interview calls from companies, but as a young professional you probably don`t have too many work-friendly clothes yet. As you might have heard, first impression is the last impression.
Having a professional appearance matters, so you need to be looking your best at all time. Here are some items every career oriented girl should have in their closet, make sure to have them the next time you hit the stores.
The first thing on the list is a blazer. Blazers nowadays are widely used as they can transform an outfit from casual to professional instantly. It can be worn on many different things including dresses, blouses, or tops, which will give you a classic professional look. If you are late for work, you can always wear a blazer on any clothing and look professional.
Fitted Suit
Fitted suits are next on our list. It is a must have for all the girls who are working or planning to work. You see wearing a fitted suit will always portray you as a business woman. Plus there are colors that one must choose on their first buy. According to a research colors like black, grey or blue inspire confidence and you should be full of confidence while going for an interview.
When you are heading towards professional life, there must be a good and sensible pair of shoes in your closet that goes with almost any outfit. Competition is very tough at work, not just work related but fashion is to be considered as well. Professional life means you have to attend meetings, meet representatives and so on and to impress them you must shine through your work clothes.
Versatile Dress
Dresses are a great addition to any career girl`s closet. While shopping a dress for work, try to think of three different outfits you can design around it. This is called versatility. There are some things that you should keep in mind while selecting a dress. Think of ways you can use the selected dress, how can you rotate the dress? A dress that you can combine with different things like a scarf, or you can wear a blazer with the dress. Think that way while selecting a dress.
Comfortable Slacks
A comfortable pair of slack always looks good on career oriented girls. While buying a pair you must make sure that it fits correctly. Loose slacks can be just as bad as tight ones. Slack makes you look professional but it should fit you properly. Waist and length should be appropriate for better looks. An advice for you regarding length, if the bottom of your pants has two or more folds when you have shoes on, they are too long. And if your ankles are showing, they are too short.
Multiple Blouses
Decide a day for shopping clothes for work. You can surf the internet for cheap and quality clothes. The best thing to invest on and is a part of our list are blouses. You can buy multiple blouses at a very decent price through the web. Blouses are work friendly clothing plus can be worn making different combinations, like you can select a tailored pant or can wear a coat or blazer over it. Select basic colors that are suitable for work such as white, blue or black. Girls should have a good stock of blouses in their closet.
Warm Coat/ Rain Jacket
One of the most important pieces of cloth that career making girls should have in their closet is coats or jackets. Winter is almost here and you will need a coat to cover you up to make you feel cozy. Buy a professional looking coat is a must. Once it gets chilly and wet, it doesn't matter how professional you look it is hidden under your jacket or coat. Be prepared for whatever the weather can bring. Get a sleek rain coat or a cute pea coat that can be worn at work. These items could be a little costly.
These are some items that career girls need to act and look more professional.


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Choose Your Words between Similar Words : their vs. there vs. they're. Caught between words? Make the right choice.
Choose between: their vs. there vs. they're
How do you comfort grammar snobs? Pat them on the back and say, their, there. You see, they're easily comforted, but you have to get it in writing because those words sound alike. Their shows possession (their car is on fire), there is a direction (there is the burning car), and they're is short for "they are" (they're driving into the lake).
Their is a possessive pronoun, so if Madonna and Cher own a car, it's their car. If Cher owns it by herself, it's hers. Back off, Madonna.Their is co-owned by the "e" and "i," and it breaks the "i" before "e" rule. Sometimes their is used instead of singular his or her, as in "Who blew their nose so loudly?" But that can be awkward.Their in the wild:
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" (novel by Zora Neal Hurston, 1937)
"The precocity of the group, the show, and their playwriting skills is not surprising, of course." (Huffington Post)
There, there , don't be discouraged. "Here" and there are directions — there is "here" with a "t" because you have to go a little farther to get from here to there. "Here" and there can never be the subjects of a sentence, by the way. In the sentence, "There is Cher's car," there points to the subject, which is "car." Here are some there's from the world:
"Ten years ago, he went back there with an ex-girlfriend. (The Guardian)
"There may seem no obvious reason why not." (Time)
They're always means "they are," so if you can replace they're with "they are" then you've spelled it correctly. Woohoo! The apostrophe stands in for the missing "a." Replace "they are" for they're in these examples and see that it works!
"They're here!" (Poltergeist, 1982)
"They're Coming to Take Me Away" (song by Napoleon XIV, 1966)
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The 73rd United Nations General Assembly opens on Tuesday in New York with world leaders bracing for the next global crisis – and the rest of us uncertain about what they would do if it comes.
Don't be fooled by the fact that U.S. markets hit record highs this past week, that global growth remains steady, or that the Trump administration in its first two years has escaped any crisis of the sort that came with the 9-11 terrorist attacks of 2001, the 2003 Iraq War or the Lehman Brothers meltdown of 2008.
In my many years of taking the global pulse around UN week, where more than 120 leaders will gather, I've seldom seen or sensed such uneasiness and uncertainty. I've never known a time when the potential sources of volatility have been so widespread geographically.
The debate, hence, has become less about the likelihood of a crisis and more about what form it might take, with what severity it will strike, and whether world leaders will have the capacity to contain it. They worry above all that America looks unbalanced to them, and thus the default source of stability during such a crisis feels like more of a wild card.
Reporters next week will focus their attention on what President Donald Trump says in his speech to the General Assembly at the opening and again a day later, when he personally chairs a special session of the UN Security Council on stopping nuclear proliferation. (Expect a mixture of vilifying Iran and praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he branded as "rocket man" on the same stage last year.)
However, excessive focus on Trump's words would miss the more consequential story. A crisis is brewing in the cauldron of excessive debt, growing trade tensions and mounting geopolitical risk. The stakes are historic in nature during our new era of global competition, characterized by Chinese efforts to displace U.S. leadership, Russia's actions to disrupt it, and American uncertainty over how and whether to preserve it.
The list of potential sources of instability are many.
It could come in the form of economic war or financial crisis. Those odds grew this week with Trump's new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, China's return volley on $60 billion of U.S. imports and Trump's threat to turn the screw yet another notch.
It could come as a security crisis out of the Mideast, a prospect underscored by this week's Syrian shoot-down of a Russian military reconnaissance plane. Initially, Moscow blamed it on Israel, but the incident only underscores the perils of so many potent parties operating over contested territory. Mideast crises rarely remain within the region's borders, having expressed themselves as extremist ideology, terrorist strikes and refugee flows.
It could grow out of the political populism and nationalism that is unsettling Europe through Brexit, Italy's disruptive government, the rise of the German right and the new sanctioning of Hungary. European Union institutions have seldom faced so many simultaneous, centrifugal challenges
Historic shifts often come in clusters. Don't forget that the 2008-09 financial crisis, which weakened and distracted the United States, was accompanied by the Russian invasion of Georgian territory and Beijing's staging of the 2008 Summer Olympics, signaling the more assertive period ahead.
Worth watching most closely is how relations unfold with China. A U.S.-Chinese crisis, if not contained, could poison the most significant bilateral relationship for the global future.
Markets appear to be betting that Trump's new tariffs are merely another negotiating tactic, one that will ultimately result in a de-escalating deal. The real optimists even believe this trade conflict could create more value as China opens up markets and stands down from its unfair trade practices.
What that underestimates is that this drama may become about far more than trade for China. In a recent conversation, a Chinese official told me that his leadership is growing more concerned every day that Trump's real purpose isn't to get a deal but to undermine China's rise.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's response will also be informed by historic memory of foreign humiliations past. It's worth remembering that the First Opium War in the early 19th century grew out of a trade deficit being settled. The British East India Company balanced a substantial trade surplus with the Qing Empire by paying for Chinese goods with opium it grew in India.
Though it's unlikely anyone at the White House was aware, Trump announced his tariffs just as the Chinese were commemorating the 87th anniversary of the Mukden incident, when a fake attack by dissident Japanese soldiers served as pretext for the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.
This trade fight could turn out being much more than a trade fight. Markets beware.
There's no doubt Trump has chosen the right trade target in China, but as The Wall Street Journal argues compellingly, he's going about the struggle all wrong. He should have first settled the trade fights he had started with his allies, whether over Nafta or in Europe, and he should re-enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership that he abandoned in the first days of his administration.
"Then lead a coalition to confront Xi Jinping from a position of strength with targeted trade enforcement rather than scattershot tariffs," writes The Wall Street Journal. "The real worry is that Mr. Trump supports tariffs for their own sake, and he may not want a China deal. With Donald Trump and trade, you never know."
Not knowing what drives U.S. behavior may result in misunderstandings or miscalculations that result in crises. Perhaps that's the bottom line for this year's UN General Assembly, which provides a better peg to reflect on global risks than a platform to address them.
Frederick Kempe is a bestselling author, prize-winning journalist and president & CEO of the Atlantic Council, one of the United States' most influential think tanks on global affairs. He worked at The Wall Street Journal for more than 25 years as a foreign correspondent, assistant managing editor and as the longest serving editor of the paper's European edition. His latest book – "Berlin 1961: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth" – was a New York Times best-seller and has been published in more than a dozen languages. Follow him on Twitter @FredKempe and subscribe here to Inflection Points, his look each Saturday at the past week's top stories and trends.
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July 24, 2019
SEA Semester's PIPA Research Voyages Contribute to Important Study on Tuna Conservation
SEA Semester in the NEWS
Evidence and patterns of tuna spawning inside a large no-take Marine Protected Area, Scientific Report
Tuna are Spawning in Marine Protected Areas, MIT News
Can protected marine sanctuaries like the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) benefit highly migratory species, like tuna? That's the topic of a report recently published in Scientific Reports.
The report, Evidence and patterns of tuna spawning inside a large no-take Marine Protected Area, was co-authored by Dr. Jan Witting, SEA Professor of Oceanography, who has led numerous SEA Semester research voyages to the Phoenix Islands. The report is based on data collected over many years by undergraduate students enrolled in SEA Semester's Protecting the Phoenix Islands summer program.
The report was featured in MIT News, where the lead author, Christina Hernández, is a graduate student in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
Read the full report in Scientific Reports
Read the article in MIT News


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Now in its 23rd volume Setagaya Art Flea market returns with another platform of encounters with the work from 10 artists from around the world.
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Mary Chancellor
2020-06-25 20:11:43
I was referred to Richard by a mutual employee for our office computer and once I retired I continued to contact him for my personal computers. I think it has been approximately 7 years and he has not disappointed me. Great customer service and turn around response. If he can resolve a problem remotely, he will. Affordable for any job needed! Thank Richard.
Ron ivory
2020-06-24 18:31:36
Look no further! This guy is the one who will do the job right and will keep you informed at every step. I live in Florida and did a search for someone to help me with my computer. COMPTU came up and had incredible reviews. I contacted him before this Covid thing started just before the year began. He was patient, knowlegable and extremely friendly. He made everything clear especially how his business is run. His biblical knowledge is impressive but what was even more impressive was his ability to work on my computer and speak on matters involving theology. Very impressive skills of concentration, this man of God has. So you think I have over done the use of the word impressive? Call him. You'll see.
2020-06-24 17:50:30
Well Richard did it again. I spent days trying to fix my computer printer and in 10 minutes he solved my issue and also showed me how to download pictures from my camera to my computer.
Thanks very much.
Thanks very much.
dennis w nelson
2020-06-22 12:15:04
best ever
Arleen Jensen
2020-06-16 13:12:04
The best computer specialist to have!!!
2020-06-14 18:25:06
I still cannot believe that I called Richard for an appointment to look over my barely operating computer and 3 or 4 hours later it was faster than the day I brought it home. And neither Rick nor I ever left our chairs or our phones. The gentleman is a true man of GOD and serves both Him and his customers with the same philosophy. Richard was recommend by a friend and I will be passing on his name to anyone who needs computer work. Thanks for everything Richard. GOD bless.
Mindy Hoskins
2020-06-13 12:58:12
Rick gives unparalleled service with such patience. He is remarkable and trustworthy.
2020-06-11 17:48:54
Rick has been such a help with both our business and personal computers. every chance I get I will be recommending people to him.
Rita Weeks
2020-06-10 09:51:58
Thank you Rick for your patience, kindness and instructions. You have made my computer life so much more easier. I am a computer challenged person, and your upgrading and modifying my laptop has made me feel quite competent. I look forward to working with you for years to come. God's Blessings.
Steven Kelman
2020-06-09 19:06:23
Awesome Experience!! Richard was professional, friendly, and really patient. He took the time to diagnose the problem with my computer and did an excellent job explaining things in a way that really made sense. I feel blessed to have met him, and relieved I can now go to someone who is honest, close to home, and will do a great job! Thank you again Richard! God Bless you!
2020-05-30 01:34:55
Richard is a very nice man. He worked the whole day on my computer while talking to me on the phone about the Bible, Jesus, God, salvation, the cross and the entire history of the sacrificial system. It was awesome. He is passionate about his faith and it comes out of him naturally like breathing. When he finished working on my computer, I asked him how much I owed him. He said there was no charge because my computer had no value and it would make no sense to charge me for the service. Then he explained to me that it made no sense for Jesus to pay the price for our sins at the cross but He did and that it was a free gift of God. Rick spent 9 and a half hours working on my obsolete computer. It was a free gift which gave new life to my old machine. When we were done, I felt a lot like that computer. I have been given New Life! I learned during our time together, just to listen and ask questions and simply listen. What a blessing. Thank you for what you do. You are definitely in a league of your own.
David Lake
2020-05-22 17:23:49
Finally! A man of God who says what he means and means what his says. This man knows a whole lot more than what he lets on. His business integrates a computer service with God's model for Christian life. One can't tell where one ends and the other begins. That is something very special and incredibly good! I also signed your other guestbook at https://www.look2jesus.com/guestbook.php
John Osorno
2020-05-21 00:04:44
Excellent Service! Went over and beyond to help me fix my laptop! Thanks Richard!
Rickeylynne Terwilliger
2020-05-14 15:58:39
We have been using Richard's services for several years now, he is the BEST!
Noel Armstrong
2020-05-11 22:17:02
Richard is aces in my book. I explained the situation, he listened and commented without criticism. He explained the problem, what he might have to do to fix it, and then did. When I picked up my laptop, he walked me through some important processes that I should follow in order to minimize future risk. He is passionate, compassionate, understanding and willing to give guidance and advice. He is my go to guy for future maintenance and repairs. Thank you Richard for ALL you did for me. I highly recommend him to anyone needing computer services.
Fabrizio Villalobos
2020-05-05 16:34:18
Rich is a great person, I explained the problem that I have with my laptop which was damaged in a car accident, he walked me on the accessories on my surface pro and what would be the next step, Thank you
Afeez Badmos
2020-04-09 11:27:08
Richard was extremely helpful. I needed to buy a DVI cable but all major stores do not stock them anylonger. Richard had ONLY one and he GAVE it to me for FREE.
Thank you Richard.
God bless you.
Thank you Richard.
God bless you.
Jene Carlisle
2020-04-07 15:15:25
Joe & Dorothy Washle
2020-03-17 20:52:03
We are so grateful for Richard's expertise! He is knowledgeable, kind and thorough.
Definitely a 5-star job!
Definitely a 5-star job!
2020-03-10 18:12:14
I was so moved today by our conversation regarding Jesus Christ, you let me understand that I don't have to feel guilt if I don't confess in front of a priest, I've always felt if Jesus Christ is the one who is forgiving me then I'm forgiven because I confessed to him. Thank you so much for the great work you do on my computers and also for the Lord.
Sandy Cima
2020-03-09 19:30:18
Richard is the expert of computers, he is very patient and knowledgeable. I very much valued his time and proficiency. He was able to work remotely on my computer, which makes it so convenient.I highly recommend his services. Thank you Richard.
Lyn Morrissette
2020-01-22 19:50:14
Thanks for all your work on upgrading my computer! Things look a little different, sure I will catch on. Thanks again!
2020-01-03 14:25:31
Great, timely, and cost effective service from a fellow brother in Christ.
Edward a Budrovic
2019-12-22 19:58:34
Richard is a brilliant man on many subjects. He has been taking care of my computer issues for around 15 years. As a brother in Christ he has been there with much wisdom through my spiritual valleys. Love you brother.
Sandra L Avery
2019-12-18 12:20:20
Richard is my second life savior (Jesus is the first). He is such a blessing, always takes the best care of my computer. A genius! Thank you Richard for all you do for me. Blessings and Joy, Sandy
John marman
2019-12-11 21:32:09
Thank you Rick for changing me over to windows 10 and cleaning up my computer.It's a joy having such a great computer technician. Working very well. Have a blessed day, John Marman
Karen Anderson
2019-12-11 17:59:27
Richard, here is a P.S. to my last comment: You are really proficient at what you do!!! You advised me which laptop to purchase, I purchased it, and since you set it up to my absolute liking, I have not had one issue with it since purchasing. You know what you are doing and that is such a gift for someone like me that can navigate and understand what I am doing with various applications, however, when it comes to knowing the necessary things to do to keep my computer running smoothly, you are the man behind a smooth-running machine! I appreciate your efforts and working efficiently to keep me from needing a repair technician. :) Karen
Karen Anderson
2019-12-11 17:53:35
It was a pleasure speaking to you today, Dec. 12, 2019. You make sense and always have given me excellent advice to help equip me with the knowledge needed to remain safe while using the internet, changing and updating computer-related information from software to passwords, and always help me navigate to the exact place I need to go to perform my required tasks. Thank you!! Also, not surprising, your website was simple to view and navigate through (unlike many), and I like the color blue you have selected with a white background--simple, clean, and easy to get to in order to do what I needed to do on your site. Take care. Karen
It was a pleasure speaking to you today, Dec. 12, 2019. You make sense and always have given me excellent advice to help equip me with the knowledge needed to remain safe while using the internet, changing and updating computer-related information from software to passwords, and always help me navigate to the exact place I need to go to perform my required tasks. Thank you!! Also, not surprising, your website was simple to view and navigate through (unlike many), and I like the color blue you have selected with a white background--simple, clean, and easy to get to in order to do what I needed to do on your site. Take care. Karen
2019-12-11 12:31:51
Always more than pleasant and patient with me. Saved me in more ways I can probably count. Talked to me about salvation while fixing my computer over the internet. He is an extremely nice man who really cares about people and I am thankful to have found him. Thank you Rick. You are a lifesaver.
Kevin O'Leary
2019-12-03 14:31:56
Always responsive and able to solve the most complicated issues quickly. Richard Cunha Is the Tech guru!
walter granath
2019-11-26 17:39:58
Rick did it again ( 3rd time 4 me) he is great lots of help & info thanks Rick. walter granath
B Way
2019-11-25 10:15:31
Richard has worked on my many different computers over the last 12 years and never has he disappointed me. No matter what or how bad I screw up my computer Richard is always ready to repair the damage that I do to it. Clearly he's one smart guy who is willing to share his knowledge walking me through each of my mistakes so I understand how not to do it the next time. Thanks Richard.
Bob Clow
2019-11-19 12:06:32
Fantastic guy, could not be any better or smarter, or nicer.
Carlos Nava
2019-10-31 12:32:47
Richard, as usual although you were taking a few days off with your family you still responded to my call for help. My apologies my friend as I was unaware you were taking some much deserved time off and now I notice the new computer lost some of my contacts, like your Comptu contact number. And in your gentle ways and manner you did not reproach me but instead instructed me on how to proceed. I can not tell you how much I appreciate your tactful response.
Jon Darling
2019-10-16 18:29:24
Rick is extremely knowledgeable and always spends as much time as needed to fix all problems and answer all questions. Been going to him for 10 plus years and will continue to do so.
2019-10-14 18:52:21
This is the second time Richard has saved my computers!! This last time my computer was hacked and he not only fixed it but it is faster and safer than before!!! He is honest, knowledgeable, and his work is unbeatable!!!! Thank you so much Richard, I will be sending all my friends and family your way!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Patton Eidson
2019-10-10 11:38:04
Rick is a marvel with a heart of gold and he really knows computers. Did a wonderful job for me AND
put me on his prayer list. What a great day for me.
put me on his prayer list. What a great day for me.
Ron Lach
2019-10-04 16:46:41
Rick has kept my computer running smoothly for the last 10 years. I have yet to have a problem that he couldn't solve and fix, and I have had some really big ones! He has also offered some great advice for my spiritual walk which I greatly appreciate. I'm so grateful that we have crossed paths.
Stephen Ziu
2019-10-04 14:17:13
One of our LORDS disciples who is always there to correct system errors on my computer that in most cases I have unknowingly created. Many thanks for you help. You are a Master in Computers; both hardware and software. I pray for good health and living a very, very old age.
Steve Scheidemantle
2019-10-03 11:49:50
All I can say is Wow. Rick is the man when it comes to fixing computers. Got his number from a good friend of mine and thank goodness I did. My computer went down in the morning and I gave Rick a call. I brought my computer over to him that morning and he got right on it. He had my computer fixed the next day. And wow not only was it fixed, it was done right. He explained to me that it wasn't even done correctly from the manufacturer. If anyone out there needs their computer fixed I wouldn't go to anybody else but Rick. Not only is he a computer expert he is the nicest person you'll meet and extremely knowledgeable. And if you're wondering how long he's been doing this - 38 years. In my book that speaks volumes. Thank you again Rick for an amazing job.
Felicia Beeman
2019-10-02 18:55:53
Rick has helped me so much with all my computer needs through undergrad and through medical school! I'm so grateful for all that he has done for me! He goes above and beyond to help his customers with all of their technological needs.
Maxine Belle Barton-Bauman
2019-10-01 18:58:00
Richard is an outstanding resource for all your computer needs.
Curt Schneider
2019-09-28 16:09:17
Rich you're right I love it. You're the BEST !!
2019-09-27 11:48:53
Very helpful. He knows his stuff
Pam Lach
2019-09-27 03:55:50
Thank YOU Rick for keeping my computer in GREAT running condition. You always solve any problem and I really appreciate your attentiveness to whatever I need. It amazes me your knowledge of computers! Thanks again! Pam
Carol Strong
2019-09-23 18:18:42
Thank you for taking my call. You are the nicest man I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with over the phone. Thank you for sharing your faith with me and thank you for answering my questions regarding the bible. You are unlike anyone else I have known especially with the way you run your business. Too bad it isn't the norm.
Jan Webb
2019-09-20 12:03:27
Richard is always there when he is needed. Excellent service and the things he can do are amazing!!
Greg Becker
2019-09-19 16:34:42
Great service with a personal touch. Always there to help me.
Ellen D.
2019-09-10 21:54:06
You are a very nice man who showed me nothing but kindness and great patience as you cleaned those very nasty things out of my computer. Thank you for sharing Jesus with me and answering what I thought were hard if not just pesky questions which I had. Obviously you are gifted in many areas and it shows. Thank you again. Ellen.
Colette Cort
2019-09-10 17:52:15
Very helpful.
Carlos Nava
2019-08-27 22:24:58
Rick is a gentleman in every sense of the word. He never gives me the impression that he is too busy to help me with what ever issue I have with my computer. His generosity with his time, knowledge and patience seems bottomless. He is never too busy to help me regardless of how insignificant it may be. Rick knows that my computer knowledge is only that of a beginner but he never makes me feel inadequate or inferior. I have a deep appreciation for his knowledge and his discretion. He is a man of God! God bless you Rick.
Patti Hosking
2019-08-27 13:31:26
Richard is not only knowledgeable and capable, but he explains things simply as you go so you understand it! Impeccable care and service. We really appreciate his oversight for our technical well being. My husband owns his own business and I work as an independent contractor, so down time means we are not making money. Richard is readily available and solves all the issues we encounter quickly. Great customer service, and very affordable rates.
Joseph Beeman
2019-08-16 15:49:05
Rick is absolutely the best! No matter how busy he is helping others with their computers, he always takes the time to help me! Rick is a man of high moral character and always looks out for my family's best interests. He is highly knowledgeable. I would not trust my computers with anyone else!
Palma Johnson
2019-08-10 18:12:40
you are amazing......................!
Erin Abel
2019-08-08 21:51:45
Thank you for all you do. My computers never ran so well. Thank you for the biblical model in the way COMPTU runs. You are a credit to your profession. Your ability to quote scripture, minister to people (like me for example) and service computers all at the same time boggles my mind. All that said, I recognize the truth when I hear it and that is what I got from you. You are definitely gifted.
2019-08-07 14:47:00
Wish I could give rick 100 stars. He is amazing and gets the job done correct and FAST! Awesome service
Lynda M
2019-08-06 14:34:48
And yet again Rick came thru for me. He fixed my laptop in under a minute. We are both very happy! Thanks Rick
c matthew turner
2019-08-05 20:29:11
When in doubt or like me, in over my head I Always call the Wizard. Rick is a most knowledgeable & fair individual when it comes to fixing & updating Computers. As a side note, he is a very nice Gentleman.
Lana Jenkin
2019-07-29 18:27:30
Was soooo helpful setting up a new e-mail address and moving things over to it from an existing one that no longer worked. I am not computer savy so he was extra patient with me. Highly recommend his services.
Bob Mc Knight
2019-07-25 14:33:06
Thanks for being my friend for so many years.
I greatly appreciate the professional help that you gave me that has enabled me to assist Christian workers
here in the USA and India and China,
Thanks for the recent advice on how to best set up a brand new computer making it more user friendly for old users.
Thanks again for your many kindnesses. Someday I might be able to settle down in one area permanently and I
will ask your help setting up a new desktop computer. Alas the last one we set up came to an unknown tragic end
after Suzanne's parents died. I really do not know what happened to it ... it just vanished.
I will probably be on WCNO AM radio again this weekend. My pastor here is in very poor health and I have been
asked to be involved in the broadcast that they have done for 25+ years. Last time I talked about John 3 and being
saved. I finished with a few comments on Mark 1 after reading it. This week I may spend more time in Mark 1.
Rejoicing in Christ, Bob
I greatly appreciate the professional help that you gave me that has enabled me to assist Christian workers
here in the USA and India and China,
Thanks for the recent advice on how to best set up a brand new computer making it more user friendly for old users.
Thanks again for your many kindnesses. Someday I might be able to settle down in one area permanently and I
will ask your help setting up a new desktop computer. Alas the last one we set up came to an unknown tragic end
after Suzanne's parents died. I really do not know what happened to it ... it just vanished.
I will probably be on WCNO AM radio again this weekend. My pastor here is in very poor health and I have been
asked to be involved in the broadcast that they have done for 25+ years. Last time I talked about John 3 and being
saved. I finished with a few comments on Mark 1 after reading it. This week I may spend more time in Mark 1.
Rejoicing in Christ, Bob
Kevin anderson
2019-07-19 19:13:56
You are the most patient man I know. Thank you for your time, your advice and your expertise. We ought to call you the Bible answer man. Thanks again.
W. Henson
2019-07-17 16:39:29
Rick, has been our only computer guru period. This will continue because we know nothing about computers and he is patient enough to not make us feel that way.
Cindy Davis
2019-07-15 21:02:05
Rick is the best and most knowledgeable computer tech I have ever worked with. He has serviced my computer for years now. He is always ready to help! I highly recommend him!
2019-07-10 13:21:27
What an extremely nice man. Rick was kind, thoughtful and very patient with me. I called him after his business already closed for the day but he heard my message and the panic in my voice and answered the phone for me. I came really close to letting some very nasty man foul up my computer but Rick stopped me and told me what to do. Rick then came into my computer knocked the other guy out and fixed my computer for me. He didn't charge me anything and then asked me where my home church was. We talked for a bit and he answered a number of questions for me which I always wanted to ask about Christians, church, Jesus and some things in the bible that didn't make sense to me which were being taught in the church. He answered each question in such an easily understandable way and it all makes perfect sense now. I'm 73 years old and have learned more in an hour with Rick than I learned after 65 years in a Catholic Church. Thank you Rick.
2019-07-04 11:08:15
Richard Has Worked On My Laptops For Years His Work Is A#1 And What A Nice Man He Is.
Lyn Morrissette
2019-06-27 18:00:59
I have been having my computers worked on by Rich for many years now. I am 80 years old with no computer lessons. He has helped me with such patience. I recently bought a very inexpensive laptop and He just spent 3 hours getting my Youtube acct. to work. I would reccomend him to anyone needing help with their computer needs. He will work on it until he gets it working! Thankyou Rich, You are the best! Lyn
Janice anderson
2019-06-27 13:25:04
You are amazing! I would refer you to anyone who needs a bright computer guy who is very knowledgeable about God and computers. I wish you only the best in life Rick! Keep up the good work you do. Love you bro!
Grace Rosenberger
2019-06-26 20:52:23
I honestly cannot not say enough about the service, integrity, character, kindness and ethics of Rick, the owner and technician. I learned so much on top of him repairing my computer. His prices are very fair and he helped me right away and my computer is running beautifully and perfectly now. Thank you so much Rick. You will be the only person I refer to clients, family and friends.
Jessi Ruyle
2019-06-26 18:46:06
Thank you for all your help.
Daryl White
2019-06-25 19:11:43
I've never known anyone like you. You are really great and amazing. You explain things that I could never understand before about the bible, God and the characters in it. It all comes alive when you talked to me. Thank you. It means more to me now than before. Your computer work is brilliant and far beyond anything I expected. Thank you for that too.
Rich smith
2019-06-23 12:34:43
Standing in the gap ...
Steve Johnson
2019-06-21 21:28:15
I found your website in my favorites and I suddenly realized I needed to contact you. I don't know if you remember me (it was 5 years ago) but I was the guy who was served divorce papers a few minutes after my computers both decided to not work. I called you and you said that you believed there was more going on than the computers going dead. You told me you would take care of me as soon as I could get there. I went to your office and stayed for the day. You amazed me with how everything seemed to come so easily to you but I don't think I told you. I vividly remember you working on 3 computers on your bench as well as my two computers; and, you were controlling two computers out of state remotely; you were answering the phones and you helped me through what was the hardest day of my life. I take it that this was your typical day?
If you are still working like you were then, buddy, take some time off before you work yourself into an early grave. Please. You are an immeasurable resource I don't think anyone wants to do without.
Now my good news: Long story short. I did as you said and my wife and I are back together. It has been nearly five years since you ministered to me which ultimately led to me surrendering to Christ. My wife wanted what I had just as I wanted what you had. The end result is that we are saved and no divorce! The kids, my wife and I attend a Baptist church together here in Texas (yep, we moved out of California a couple of years ago) and I am right before God and am now able to lead my family as God intended. Cindy and I both thank you for your time, your wisdom, your patience and willingness to help us through the garbage. You are a good man. I wish everybody looked at everyone else with your eyes and that hope you so eagerly share. The world would be a better place. Now take a vacation.
If you are still working like you were then, buddy, take some time off before you work yourself into an early grave. Please. You are an immeasurable resource I don't think anyone wants to do without.
Now my good news: Long story short. I did as you said and my wife and I are back together. It has been nearly five years since you ministered to me which ultimately led to me surrendering to Christ. My wife wanted what I had just as I wanted what you had. The end result is that we are saved and no divorce! The kids, my wife and I attend a Baptist church together here in Texas (yep, we moved out of California a couple of years ago) and I am right before God and am now able to lead my family as God intended. Cindy and I both thank you for your time, your wisdom, your patience and willingness to help us through the garbage. You are a good man. I wish everybody looked at everyone else with your eyes and that hope you so eagerly share. The world would be a better place. Now take a vacation.
Donald W.
2019-06-21 01:40:47
Your counsel has been invaluable. Your perspective on things has been a blessing and I thank you for everything you have done. Your ministering to each of us and your awesome work done on our network have been absolutely perfect and we are each greatly benefitted. Thank you for your patience and wisdom.
Phil Scalzo
2019-06-19 23:08:07
I've known Richard for many years and he is the most knowledgeable computer person I have ever Known.
Your knowledge is only surpassed by your work ethic and treatment of people. Thank you Richard.
Your knowledge is only surpassed by your work ethic and treatment of people. Thank you Richard.
Christina Fatseas
2019-06-14 22:43:10
I am so thankful for Richard Cunha! He has always helped us out of sticky situations with our computer issues. He not only gets us up and running, but supplies us with added features in software that he knows will help us along in the future computer use. I am so grateful for him. Another thing I would like to mention is his 'bedside manner'. He has the ability to answer questions for me before I even have the chance to ask! It's uncanny. He TRULY is a genuine man who only wants to help and serve others, and the Lord. Thank you so very much. Christina Fatseas
Christina Clark
2019-06-11 22:50:01
I just want to say thank you Rick for fixing my computer! It's actually fun to work on now and my husband couldn't be happier! It was always such a chore even just starting it, let alone actually doing work. So thank you again for your time and patience! I will be coming in annually for all of our computers.
Bonnie Dubbs
2019-05-30 20:37:12
Thank you for taking my call after hours and helping me with my computer.
Sherry Reiter
2019-05-29 17:51:50
For over two decades the only person I let near my computer is Rick Cuhna. And that will be the way it will be forever!!!
Kristina Mills
2019-05-29 01:10:17
Thank you for all the encouragement and prayers over the years. We and our business have been blessed because of it.
Thank you for all the encouragement and prayers over the years. We and our business have been blessed because of it.
Don Roth
2019-05-28 12:32:50
Thank you so much for helping me. At 75, I am not the tech whiz I was when I was a younger man.
Raymond Aston
2019-05-28 12:05:18
I have only one question. Why aren't you in front of a congregation preaching the word? I know what I hear from you is dead on and speaks to my heart. Thank you for the services you render - all of the services and I don't just mean my computers. You are quite a rarety in this day and age. Keep it up no matter what. And, I affirm what I have read about you. Thanks again.
Susan Lockhart
2019-05-22 22:47:11
Richard has been saving my computers for 8 to 10 years! He is truly a genius. Richard spends so much time teaching me how to use my computer and programs. He is extremely kind, thoughtful, PATIENT, knowledgeable, honest. Richard, a devout Christian, is such an inspiration to me on my own walk. I highly recommend Richard.
Bruce Bonde
2019-05-22 10:54:58
Thanks for working on chucks computer, you are always a great help
Barbara Rogers
2019-05-21 13:52:42
Thank you Rick for the many times you resolved our computer problems! You are the best!
Terrence J
2019-05-21 11:05:22
I met Rick over the phone as I helped him with his church's phone line issues. His patience over the amount of time he must have waited was extraordinary. I handle many calls every day but speaking with Rick was special and unique. He clearly was more interested in me as a person and in my faith than anything else. He knew I had understood the issues he was having at his church and so I would put him on hold and come back and check on him occasionally. Every time I came back, he introduced something knew for me to think about. This made our conversation memorable to me. This was definitely a first for me. I know that Rick is an instrument of God who spoke to my heart on that day. I can not speak as to his computer business, but I can speak to his sincerity and his willingness to proclaim the Gospel message and all of the truths found in the Bible. I was compelled to go to his site and write this down after speaking with him. I had lost his website information. I mentioned this to a co-worker who told me she had it written down too because he had spoken to her as well and was also moved. Even though it has been weeks since we spoke, my coworker and I are still speaking about him. Rick introduced me to Jesus and I want everyone to know about Jesus too. Thank you for sharing your sites (this one and look2jesus.com). Between those two sites, every question I had was answered. Thank you Rick. You are a good man and it has been a very special pleasure speaking with you.
Judee Wood
2019-05-16 15:26:14
Thank you once again, Rick, for resolving my problems with the patience of Job. You always amaze me with your brilliant mind and vast computer knowledge. There are not enough stars on the voting line to give to you. Rick is honest, extremely reliable, has a wonderful wit, explains everything so I can understand, and then always asks if there is anything else he can do. I recommend Rick without reservation. Blessings my friend.
Eli Pavoni
2019-05-09 14:55:28
Great Job always, quick and reliable. He is the computer GURU!!
Betty J Dick
2019-05-04 18:45:04
Met Richard for the first time when I needed to check out a laptop battery. All I can say is that he is fair, honest, gracious, man of God, patient, teaches as he goes, and a great computer tech. He knows his computers. Thank you Richard!
Ray Deigan
2019-05-03 00:50:32
Friend, computer guru, fellow Christian, nice guy.
Lynda Morrissette
2019-05-02 17:00:29
Always is my go to person! Keeps me up and running! Thank you Richard
Sarah Macatrao (Ham)
2019-05-02 12:54:29
Rick Cunha is a man of God, and he shows it with his actions, not just his words. He is incredibly gifted from God with intelligence and patience when handling computer issues, but also, in giving advice and prayer to his patrons. He has helped me several times in the past with my computer issues, big and small, and he always goes above and beyond. Afterwards, he thoroughly explains what updates and software he's installed, so you know how to utilize them efficiently. However, it is the heart he puts in it that really shows his exceptional work. He truly follows the biblical ideology that love must come first in all he does or it's meaningless, and it shows in his work. It's clear this isn't about money and selfish gain. It's a ministry for him as well as a service, and I tip my hat to him in that. Thank you, Rick (and your beautiful family) for giving me fellowship and a much needed service together. God bless you.
Michael L. Hosking
2019-05-02 11:55:56
I love Comptu and Rick! He is always very helpful, kind and understanding. He answers any questions with a positive message and goes above and beyond to help out. I would give six star if it was possible. Thank you Rick for being my computer support guy!
Marilyn Bridges
2019-05-01 17:02:23
Rick, you are always available no matter the issue. Having problems with my computer is frustrating. Your expertise and ability to explain everything in layman's terms is most helpful.
April Spring
2019-04-26 12:33:22
Rick, thank you. You seem to have figured out how to balance life with God as your central focus. Your computer work is simply amazing to me. The speed at which you do what you do is nothing short of incredible. I see your work as nothing less than a ministry, a business model and a valuable lesson on how we are to treat each other.
Carlos Nava
2019-04-25 16:03:17
I am in awe of your computer expertise and how hard you work to not make me feel like a total nincompoop, though I am. Your patience seems inexhaustible but I'm sure I must take you to the edge. Thank you for that. Carlos
2019-04-24 15:13:17
Dorothy Griswold
2019-04-23 20:26:52
You are awesome Rick ! Thank you for your invaluable assistance today !
2019-04-23 16:12:35
Thank you for your patience with me. Your witnessing to me and gently directing me was exactly what I needed when I needed it. You made the difficult things easily understandable for me. You spoke and I took everything to heart. God works through you and I am now a believer. How else could you have been able to so thoroughly speak to my condition with such confidence in what you spoke, with absolute accuracy, if it wasn't God working in you. Thank you for what you do. There is no price which may be placed on what you do for people. I get that now and hope others will too.
Jay Farwell
2019-04-09 12:24:59
I have really appreciated all this man has done for me and my family. Not only is he my absolute help and hero when it comes to all things technical, but he is also an honest, trustworthy, and Godly man. Not only do my wife and I love him and his wife, but my children also love them as well. How could they not after all the hours Rick and his wife have spent loving on them and teaching them God's word. Thanks for all you do, Rick.
Donna R
2019-04-05 11:48:07
Thank you Rick! You are quite a man. I want you to know that I read all of the reviews in the guestbook before signing it myself. I have to simplify everything to this. What everyone has said about you is absolutely true. You are a godly man who truly loves people and you have gone far beyond the scope of your field of expertise in IT work and are equally if not more gifted in the ministerial areas. You blessed me as you were guided in the spirit and you helped me overcome many obstacles. It's all true about you and you honor God every step of the way. Thank you. Donna
Stephen Shand
2019-04-03 18:31:57
Richard is the most knowledgeable computer expert I have ever met. His prices are reasonable and his integrity is beyond reproach.
Jeff Jewell
2019-04-03 09:27:40
Rick is a great guy always willing to help and has great knowledge
2019-04-02 19:06:34
Rick is such a helpful guy! He is a blessing to those he serves.
Chris Spearman
2019-04-02 17:25:50
Rick is so very helpful all the time! If ever you need help he IS your guy.
Eric T.
2019-04-02 03:24:13
I would give him 100 stars if it were possible. I just want to let everyone know that I actually took the time and read all of the reviews before getting a hold of him for servicing my computer. I couldn't stop myself. I just wanted to find one mark against him to at least let me know he was human and capable of mistakes or find at least one dissatisfied customer, but I found none. Well, let me tell you all something, he is for real. I have never seen any computer person figure out the problems and fix them so quickly in my life. There is a good possibility he is the best in this business but chooses to use his tallents in this way instead of making big money. It is absolutely true that the money for the service was not his focus. I was his focus and his concern and he made no bones about it and he spoke straight without mixing any words. He told me things I never considered regarding God and salvation. I thought I was a pretty good person until finally realizing from our conversation, that my idea of good and God's standard of what good is, are two different things. Once I got that, I listened. By the way, it is so true what people say about him ministering and quoting verses from the bible and literally everything else in these reviews. It's all true.
2019-04-01 18:42:47
Richard is obviously not motivated by money. He charges very little for what he does. He doesn't operate his business like everyone else I know of. He puts God first. He literally ministers to people while he works on their computers. This is a man who cares about people and it shows. I only had one conversation with him as he serviced my computer remotely. He seemed to know exactly what to ask and the next thing I knew, I was receiving a sermon directed at me and everything applied to my life. It was an experience most humbling and absolutely rewarding. I'm telling you all to be good listeners. This man is really good at what he does and judging by all of the posts, i am not alone in that evaluation of his services both computer-wise and in the spirit. Thank you, EU from out here on the east of the nation. (New york)
Angie Jones
2019-03-29 19:00:50
Thank you so much for all your help. I couldnt have a computer without all your help. You are amazing and ALways willing to help. God Bless you...
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
2019-03-26 23:02:29
Richard was great. Incredibly knowledgeable about computers and all things technical, but also very well read and willing to share his information. Pricing was beyond fair and within minutes of meeting Richard you can tell he's a trustworthy guy who's got strong principles. From now on this is my go to for any computer issues. Thanks Richard!
Marlene Cathro
2019-03-21 15:17:44
My computer go-to guy! Knows the computer inside and out. He loves the Lord and runs his business as the Lord would want him to. You will be happy with any work that Richard does for you on your computer because you know he has done his best.
Angelina Davis
2019-03-21 12:07:44
He is a godly man who underestimates his value. He is humble and honest. His knowledge with computers is incredible and is far beyond what I have ever known of anyone else I have taken my computers to. He amazed me with his scriptural knowledge as he worked on my computer and amazed me further by ministering to me when I needed it - as if on cue, he knew when and what to say to me. I listened as he was led by the spirit and I was truly moved. There was nothing to discuss and I simply listened and I learned. It was like a sermon directed solely to me. Now I will apply what he told me to my life with thanksgiving in my heart. He is a blessing and a hidden treasure I hope everyone will find. God bless Rick and thank you for him. AD
nina scotti
2019-03-20 14:14:09
Rick is wonderful! I was out of town in Idaho and I had a computer issue and Rick fixed it from where he is located. He is amazing! Oh by the way, I have been going to him for years and he is the BEST!
Thank you Rick!!!!!!
Thank you Rick!!!!!!
Joanna Spiller
2019-03-18 20:39:32
Rick always is extremely helpful. He has helped me for many years. He is the best ever.
Barbara Kryka
2019-03-17 17:14:27
Richard is the best Computer Tech I have ever had. I had a terrible virus and he got rid of it. I have gone to him for several years now and he always has fixed my computer, in addition he has me remotely with connecting my printer to my computer. He is the best.
bill webb
2019-03-15 15:52:07
Richard has been taking care of me for over 20 years! I could not have made it without his tech skills!
2019-03-14 17:31:04
Clair Bond
2019-03-13 13:24:15
Great Computer Techie very smart and helpful. Helped me out of big trouble! I will recommend him for sure to anyone that needs help. Always willing to listen and able to fix the problem.
Steve Gibson
2019-03-09 13:58:38
Richard is one of the most helpful, knowledgeable, honest and humble people I know. I have known Richard for more than 20 years and I respect him enormously. He has a broad wealth of knowledge in that brain of his and is always willing to share it. Richard is on solid ground and I hope so much that he gets well from shingles soon. God Bless, Steve
Firefighter Mike
2019-03-07 12:43:22
Richard is an awesome Man of God. Honest and always so helpful. I highly recommend him for any of your computer problems. His knowledge is always up to date with the latest software and protection. Thanks Richard for all your support over the years. Firefighter Mike
2019-03-06 16:09:55
I read reviews from Helen, Ronald, Barry and Michael JJ on this page. I affirm that this is a man of God who ministered to me as he worked remotely on my computer. Thank you for what you do. No one I am aware of runs a business in like manner. Yours should be a model for all.
2019-03-04 20:10:17
Lots of knowledge, very friendly, AND very honest!!
2019-02-20 16:29:00
Rick helped me figure out if my computers were fixable! He even helped me see which computers were best for my price range!
Dave Coughlin
2019-02-19 18:59:56
Without Richard and his help I would be lost in Cyberspace on both my Laptop and my cell phone. Poor Dave (me) without Richard I would never receive any important Emails. Get well very soon Rick I need all your help. He is the best of the BEST.
Dave Coughlin
Dave Coughlin
Susan Swedo
2019-02-18 19:36:22
I have known Richard for about 15 years. He is someone that I trust 100 percent and a genius when it comes to computers. I have recommended him to my friends and relatives and will continue to do so.
Janice Anderson
2019-02-15 15:56:56
Richard Cunha has not only built me a computer, he has helped me learn how to use it. He is brilliant at computer repair, and he is very kind hearted, and thoughtful to work with when I haven't a clue at what I'm doing. I thank you Mr. Cunha, and hope anyone who needs help will seek you. They will be very pleased. You have God in your heart, and it shows in your work and family life. I wish you success, and all that God has to offer.
Sincerely Mrs. Anderson
Sincerely Mrs. Anderson
helen doherty
2019-02-15 15:26:59
This man is a godly man. I highly recommend him. His computer skill, honesty and scriptural knowledge is beyond anything I have ever seen. I tried to do as was mentioned by Michael JJ in the guestbook and discovered that this Christian gentleman is solidly grounded in the scriptures. We talked for hours and I listened and learned. I had very serious questions which he answered perfectly. i just had to learn to be a good listener first. Thank you Richard. It is a rare man who is willing to run his business soley on biblical principles. I commend you and thank you again for the answers which I was unable to get from anyone at church. Bless you. Helen
Linda Brown
2019-02-02 17:24:25
Whenever there is a problem, a quick call to Rick will fix it. So glad to have someone with his knowledge.
Nancy Talley
2019-01-30 22:20:13
Could not be happier to have found Rick. Will use him and recommend him to everyone that will listen!
2019-01-30 19:35:53
Rick is great to work with. I would recommend him to anyone that needs work done on their computer.
Shirley L Dodd
2019-01-30 18:04:36
Richard has been an incredible help in both technical support and Christian encouragement. He is a great communicator and easy to understand.
Suzanne Tieche
2019-01-29 13:04:42
A computer guru. Rick has been taking care of my computers for at least 10 years. Thank you Rick!!


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The deputy Information Commissioner has disputed claims made by a security vendor over how many data breaches are resulting in penalties.
A freedom of information request by ViaSat claimed that of 2,565 reported data breaches, only 36 had been acted on to date and only four of those had resulted in penalties, equating to fewer than one in 500, or less than one per cent of all reported data breaches.
However the deputy Information Commissioner David Smith refuted these figures, saying that they are in relation to when systems were set up in November 2007. He said: "We are happy with the enforcement actions but we are not happy with (these findings). It is quite inaccurate and this is not the number reported.
"Many people are taking measures to comply with the law and all we see is the public face and there is a high amount going on."
Speaking in a keynote presentation at the Infosecurity Europe exhibition in London, Smith said that since November 2007, 1,500 voluntary breaches had been reported and custodial sentences had been called for but the government was not in favour of this, but was considering the appropriation of criminal records for data loss.
He said: "A lot of this is basic stuff, there is a technical side of security that is important and while there is hacking, there is still a big message on the basics and making sure organisations are getting the basics right."
He also confirmed that 20 cases are currently under investigation and while it was not clear whether they would lead to monetary penalties or not, voluntary disclosure had led to 600 notifications in the last year.
The future will see compulsory breach notification for service providers as a legal requirement. He said: "This is the first time we are seeing compulsory breach notification in the UK and we will have extended penalties and powers and when appropriate, a monetary penalty will apply.
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has also announced two breaches of the Data Protection Act today. NHS Birmingham East and North breached the act after discovering that electronic files, stored on a shared network, were potentially accessible to their own employees and the employees of two other local trusts.
The files contained information relating to thousands of individuals, including members of staff and although health records were not compromised as part of the breach, the files contained some high level information relating to patients. The ICO's investigation found that, while most of the files were not easily accessible and some security restrictions were in place, file security in general was inadequate.
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