Monday, March 7, 2011
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for March 2011
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for March 2011
Published: March 03, 2011
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification issued: March 3, 2011Microsoft Security Bulletins to be issued: March 8, 2011
This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on March 8, 2011.
This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the March bulletin summary on March 8, 2011. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification.
To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications.
Microsoft will host a webcast to address customer questions on the security bulletins on March 9, 2011, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register now for the March Security Bulletin Webcast. After this date, this webcast is available on-demand. For more information, see Microsoft Security Bulletin Summaries and Webcasts.
Microsoft also provides information to help customers prioritize monthly security updates with any non-security, high-priority updates that are being released on the same day as the monthly security updates. Please see the section, Other Information.
Bulletin Information
 | Executive Summaries |
| Affected Software |
This
advance notification provides a number as the bulletin identifier,
because the official Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers are not issued
until release. The bulletin summary that replaces this advance
notification will have the proper Microsoft Security Bulletin numbers
(in the MSyy-xxx format) as the bulletin identifier.
The following tables list the bulletins in order of major software category and severity.
How do I use these tables?
Use these tables to learn about the security updates that you may need to install. You should review each software program or component listed to see whether any security updates pertain to your installation. If a software program or component is listed, then the severity rating of the security update is also listed.
Note You may have to install several security updates for a single vulnerability. Review the whole column for each bulletin identifier that is listed to verify the updates that you have to install, based on the programs or components that you have installed on your system.
The following tables list the bulletins in order of major software category and severity.
How do I use these tables?
Use these tables to learn about the security updates that you may need to install. You should review each software program or component listed to see whether any security updates pertain to your installation. If a software program or component is listed, then the severity rating of the security update is also listed.
Note You may have to install several security updates for a single vulnerability. Review the whole column for each bulletin identifier that is listed to verify the updates that you have to install, based on the programs or components that you have installed on your system.
| Windows Operating System and Components |
| Microsoft Office Suites and Software |
| Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
Other Information
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft
will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious
Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows
Server Update Services, and the Download Center.
Non-Security Updates on MU, WU, and WSUS
For information about non-security releases on Windows Update and Microsoft Update, please see:
| • | Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 894199: Description of Software Update Services and Windows Server Update Services changes in content. Includes all Windows content. |
| • | Updates from Past Months for Windows Server Update Services. Displays all new, revised, and rereleased updates for Microsoft products other than Microsoft Windows. |
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
To
improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides
vulnerability information to major security software providers in
advance of each monthly security update release. Security software
providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated
protections to customers via their security software or devices, such
as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based
intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections
are available from security software providers, please visit the active
protections Web sites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.
Security Strategies and Community
Update Management Strategies
Security Guidance for Update Management provides additional information about Microsoft’s best-practice recommendations for applying security updates.
Obtaining Other Security Updates
Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:
IT Pro Security Community
Learn to improve security and optimize your IT infrastructure, and participate with other IT Pros on security topics in IT Pro Security Community.
Security Guidance for Update Management provides additional information about Microsoft’s best-practice recommendations for applying security updates.
Obtaining Other Security Updates
Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:
| • | Security updates are available from Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update". |
| • | Updates for consumer platforms are available from Microsoft Update. |
| • | You can obtain the security updates offered this month on Windows Update, from Download Center on Security and Critical Releases ISO CD Image files. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 913086. |
Learn to improve security and optimize your IT infrastructure, and participate with other IT Pros on security topics in IT Pro Security Community.
Support
| • | The affected software listed have been tested to determine which versions are affected. Other versions are past their support life cycle. To determine the support life cycle for your software version, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle. |
| • | Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support. |
| • | International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit International Help and Support. |
Disclaimer
The
information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as
is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties,
either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft
Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever
including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business
profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its
suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not
apply.
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instead of letters? How do I change my column headings so they are back
to letters instead of numbers? 
- wong chee tat :)Change column headings to letters in Excel 2007
- Click the Office button, and click Excel Options.
- Click the Formulas category
- Remove the check mark from 'R1C1 reference style'
Change column headings to letters in Excel 2003 and earlier versions
- Choose Tools > Options and select the General tab.
- Remove the check mark from 'R1C1 reference style'
More drivers install video cameras in cars
More drivers install video cameras in cars
By Ng Lian Cheong & Alvina Soh | Posted: 07 March 2011 2036 hrs
SINGAPORE: More drivers are installing video cameras in their cars.
The drivers say the cameras help prevent car break-ins and are useful in gathering evidence in the event of an accident.
Each camera costs between S$200 and S$700.
However, for many car drivers, they consider it an investment.
Car dealers here say they have seen 1,000 drivers requesting for such cameras over the past two years.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) says the installation of the camera must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with the system manufacturer's recommendations.
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By Ng Lian Cheong & Alvina Soh | Posted: 07 March 2011 2036 hrs
SINGAPORE: More drivers are installing video cameras in their cars.
The drivers say the cameras help prevent car break-ins and are useful in gathering evidence in the event of an accident.
Each camera costs between S$200 and S$700.
However, for many car drivers, they consider it an investment.
Car dealers here say they have seen 1,000 drivers requesting for such cameras over the past two years.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) says the installation of the camera must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with the system manufacturer's recommendations.
- CNA/ir
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City Developments' new residential estate sells 75% of units over weekend
City Developments' new residential estate sells 75% of units over weekend
By Jonathan Peeris | Posted: 07 March 2011 1922 hrs
SINGAPORE: City Developments says its first residential launch for the year, H2O Residences, has met with a good response from home buyers with 75 per cent of the units launched over the weekend sold.
Some 200 out of the 521 units in the nature-inspired development were launched over the private preview weekend.
A total of 150 units were sold at the the 99-year development.
CDL says the units were priced at an early bird average of about S$920 dollars per square foot.
Singaporeans comprised 85 per cent of the buyers, with permanent residents and foreigners from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Vietnam making up the remaining 15 per cent.
The units sold were mainly 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom plus Study, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartment types.
The development is located in the heart of Sengkang New Town with the Layar LRT station right at its doorstep.
In a statement, CDL said savvy investors can also leverage on the development's proximity to the future Seletar Aerospace Park for rental and capital value appreciation potential.
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By Jonathan Peeris | Posted: 07 March 2011 1922 hrs
SINGAPORE: City Developments says its first residential launch for the year, H2O Residences, has met with a good response from home buyers with 75 per cent of the units launched over the weekend sold.
Some 200 out of the 521 units in the nature-inspired development were launched over the private preview weekend.
A total of 150 units were sold at the the 99-year development.
CDL says the units were priced at an early bird average of about S$920 dollars per square foot.
Singaporeans comprised 85 per cent of the buyers, with permanent residents and foreigners from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Vietnam making up the remaining 15 per cent.
The units sold were mainly 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom plus Study, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartment types.
The development is located in the heart of Sengkang New Town with the Layar LRT station right at its doorstep.
In a statement, CDL said savvy investors can also leverage on the development's proximity to the future Seletar Aerospace Park for rental and capital value appreciation potential.
- CNA/cc
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SMU, US varsity to set up Living Analytics Research Centre
SMU, US varsity to set up Living Analytics Research Centre
Posted: 07 March 2011 1725 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Management University (SMU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the US have teamed up to set up a centre in Singapore which will develop new techniques in understanding consumer and social behaviour.
In a joint statement, the two institutions said the pervasive use of social and digital media, personal digital devices and smart infrastructure has created rapidly expanding streams of data that provide more complete information about people's behaviours as they live, consume and interact.
These data, they said, can be used to eventually develop new types of practical applications for individual consumers, business service providers and public sector service providers across a range of lifestyle, consumer and industry settings.
The S$60 million Living Analytics Research Centre (LARC) will also study the complex trade-offs between privacy protection and the benefits of sharing one's information with a broader social network.
Part of the funding for the centre came from Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF).
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Posted: 07 March 2011 1725 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Management University (SMU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the US have teamed up to set up a centre in Singapore which will develop new techniques in understanding consumer and social behaviour.
In a joint statement, the two institutions said the pervasive use of social and digital media, personal digital devices and smart infrastructure has created rapidly expanding streams of data that provide more complete information about people's behaviours as they live, consume and interact.
These data, they said, can be used to eventually develop new types of practical applications for individual consumers, business service providers and public sector service providers across a range of lifestyle, consumer and industry settings.
The S$60 million Living Analytics Research Centre (LARC) will also study the complex trade-offs between privacy protection and the benefits of sharing one's information with a broader social network.
Part of the funding for the centre came from Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF).
- CNA/ir
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Full Moons in 2011
Here is the schedule for all the Full Moons that will happen in 2011. If you’re going to go skywatching, remember that the best time to see the night sky
is when you have a new moon. When there’s a full moon, the dimmer skies
are washed out. Please note that all the times listed are in Universal Time.
Full Moon for January, 2011
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Full Moon for January, 2011
- January 19, 21:21
- February 18, 08:36
- March 19, 18:10
- April 18, 02:44
- May 17, 11:09
- June 15, 20:14
- July 15, 06:40
- August 13, 18:57
- September 12, 09:27
- October 12, 02:06
- November 10, 20:16
- December 10, 14:36
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