Why should I replace my firewall if I can get on the internet?

Your firewall may still be working and protecting against hacking threats and techniques from several years ago. And, maybe updates and patches have kept up with some of the newer exploits, but most of the Small and Medium Business firewalls and UTM devices were purpose built and eventually they can't be upgraded to protect from the latest threats.  

Here are three really important reasons to upgrade:
 

1: Your old firewall is a bottleneck. Do employees complain about how slow everything is online? Your old firewall may not be keeping up with your internet connection.

2: Your old firewall may not be able to detect the tactics used by cyber criminals. Today malware and malicious code can be found in many sites that are required by your employees and staff for legitimate business use. Corporate sites, Search engines, YouTube videos and Facebook games are routinely hacked and infected. Do your employees use these sites?

3: Next-generation firewalls offer more control on how your internet connection is used. Do you know how much time your employees spend on social media sites during the work day? Researchers say it ranges between 1 – 10 hours per week, per person.

 

If it's been 3 or 4 year or more, It's time to look at your firewall and how it's capabilities stack up to the threats. We have several great products to enhanced your security and protect your users and network resources.

 

If you are ready to hear more about protecting your network let me know and we'll schedule a call or visit at your convenience.

 

Want to learn more about the threats on your own? Visit one of our partner sites... 

https://www.barracudanetworks.com/ns/downloads/White_Papers/Barracuda_NG_Firewall_WP_Layer7_Application_Control_Release2.pdf

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-news-trends/reports/security-threat-report.aspx 

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/unified/utm.aspx

http://o-www.sonicwall.com/us/en/products/Unified_Threat_Management.html
 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

440-325-2101

dbasile@trustpointtech.com

 

http://trustpointtech.com

 

 

Happy Veterans Day!

On behalf of the staff at TrustPoint Technologies, Inc., I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who have and are serving our country as well as to their families and loved ones.

THANK YOU





Dave

 

TrustPoint Technologies, Inc. Announces   A Lunch and Learn presented by Scale Computing Bruce Falb, Account Executive and Shane Weinbrecht, System Engineer will be discussing Server Virtualization and Clustered Storage at J~Bella's Italian Restaurant on October 21, 2011 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. Registration opens at 11:30AM.      Server virtualization and clustered storage have much more in common than what is easily apparent. In fact, it can be argued that the next generation IT data center will leverage the symbiotic relationship between the two technologies to reduce costs, increase control and eliminate needless complexities. Scale Computing is a developer and manufacturer of unified, scale-out storage solutions tailored to the virtualization and archiving needs of the small and medium-sized business (SME). Named one of Forbes Most Promising Companies and recognized by Gartner in its 2011 Magic Quadrant for Midrange High-End NAS Solutions report, Scale Computing is leading the storage industry. The entire Scale portfolio is based on its uniquely flexible Intelligent Clustered Operating System (ICOS™) technology that offers full-functioning, advanced storage features at a fraction of the price of comparable solutions.   J~Bella's Italian Restaurant 12201 Pearl Road Strongsville, OH 44136 RSVP for this Event by Tuesday October 18, 2011 to Nina Corrao ncorrao@trustpointtech.com or 440-325-2106

 

Barracuda Networks Doubles Cloud Storage for the Same Low Price

Enables Modern Business-Class Backups at Unprecedented $0.25/GB Rate

Campbell, Calif., August 4, 2011 –Barracuda Networks Inc., a leading provider of content security, data protection and application delivery solutions, today announced it has doubled the amount of cloud storage available to Barracuda Backup Service customers at the same low, flat-rate price. The new cloud storage pricing features 200GB of storage for $50 per month. This unprecedented rate, at just $0.25/GB monthly, includes unlimited backup and restore bandwidth.

Barracuda Networks offers complete backup protection from a single vendor, replacing traditional media-based systems like tape. The Barracuda Backup Server provides local backups and disaster recovery replication to cloud storage, or across private networks. Storage needs are reduced up to 50 times via inline data de-duplication. Server and application data is protected through included backup software with no per server or application licensing fees.

Backup software provided by Barracuda Networks supports Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and HyperV under a low site-wide Energize Updates license, which includes access to future updates. Competing backup software solutions often charge complex per server and per application fees with extra upgrade costs. Customers switching to the Barracuda Backup Service can potentially save thousands of dollars on typical backup costs while implementing a modern backup solution with considerable technical advantages.

Pricing and Availability
The Barracuda Backup Service includes a one-time hardware purchase of a Barracuda Backup Server, priced from $999, with an Energize Updates subscription, priced from $199 per year. Cloud storage service can be added in 200GB increments for $50 per month ($0.25/GB). The Barracuda Backup Service is available in North America, South America and Europe. For more information, please visit: http://www.trustpointtech.com or call 440-325-2100.

US-CERT Current Activity - Email Scams, Fake Antivirus, and Phishing Attack Warning

Hello All,

Due to recent world events US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) has issued the follow advisory.

Please forward to any users you believe would benefits from these measures.

US-CERT Current Activity

Osama Bin Laden's Death Email Scams, Fake Antivirus, and Phishing Attack Warning

Original release date: May 2, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Last revised: May 2, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Users should be aware of potential email scams, fake antivirus, and

phishing attacks regarding Osama Bin Laden's death. Email scams may

contain links or attachments that may direct users to malicious

websites. Fake antivirus attacks may come in the form of pop-ups that

flash security warnings and ask the user for credit card

information. Phishing emails and websites requesting personal

information commonly appear after this type of news.

US-CERT encourages users to take the following measures to protect

themselves:

  * Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in email

    messages.

  * Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.

  * Review the Recognizing Fake Antivirus document for additional

    information regarding fake antivirus.

  * Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing

    Attacks document for additional information on social engineering

    attacks.

  * Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document

    for additional information on social engineering attacks.

Relevant Url(s):

<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html>

<https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST10-001.html>

<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pdf>

====

This entry is available at

http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#osama_bin_laden_s_death

Regards,

TrustPoint Technologies, Inc.

Congrats! Cyberoam Protects Against TCP Split Handshake Attack

 

 

 

Cyberoam Protects Against TCP Split Handshake Attack   The NSS Labs report bringing out a “hole” in 5 out of 6 network firewall heavyweights is creating a lot of noise in the IT security market these days. NSS Labs tested firewalls of Check Point Power-1 11065, the Cisco ASA 5585-40, the Fortinet Fortigate 3950, the Juniper SRX 5800, the Palo Alto Networks PA-4020 and the SonicWall NSA E8500. Save Check Point, all other firewalls were found to be vulnerable to the “TCP Split Handshake Attack” that lets a hacker remotely fool the firewall into thinking an IP connection is a trusted one behind the firewall. Click here to read more   While some vendors hit back saying their firewall provided protection against the TCP Split Handshake Attack when used along with their IPS and Anti-Virus modules, few others challenged the NSS test results by saying their firewalls were capable of defending this attack but only after the user enabled the required settings.   Cyberoam's Version 10 firmware-based Firewall offers protection against the TCP Split Handshake Attack without any additional configuration or subscription required at the user’s end. Cyberoam’s Stateful Inspection engine blocks TCP Split Handshake spoof attacks by default. The Stateful Inspection engine considers such traffic as an “Invalid Traffic” and spoofed packets are dropped even before they enter the network at the perimeter. Administrators can monitor the dropped packets from the CLI using “drop-packet-capture” tool.   Regards, TrustPoint Technologies, Inc & Cyberoam     Unified Threat Management CCC SSL VPN Cyberoam iView Cyberoam Endpoint Data Protection       Connect with us       Elitecore Product © Copyright 2011 Elitecore Technologies Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.  www.cyberoam.com

 

Digital Copy Machines. Your personal info in the wrong hands.

All,

Some of you may have procedures for cleaning data from you digital scanner/copiers before they leave your office.
I am betting that most still don’t and we are seeing more and more of these machines.
Don’t let these scanner/copiers out of your office without getting scrubbed first.
Deleting the data is not enough. Files that were simply deleted can be recovered easily.
Talk with your copier vendors about sanitizing the machines before they leave your office.
Please follow the links below to watch the CBS clip or read more about this issue.

http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/digital-copiers.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/04/19/eveningnews/main6412439.shtml

Regards,

Dave

Join TrustPoint Technologies as we host a stop on the Barracuda "No Limits" Tour

TrustPoint Technologies welcomes Barracuda Networks Product Managers and Developers to discuss and demonstrate their products with you!

In response to the huge success of our first STEP Seminar, Barracuda Networks has asked TrustPoint Technologies to host an exclusive seminar introducing Barracuda's Product Managers and Developers.

From January through March, Barracuda Networks will be traveling across North America to share some of their latest security intelligence and product developments. In addition to a great lunch, these specialists will help you get your business productivity and costs back on track by discussing how to...

Stop Web Threats:

Learn how to defend your company from today's advanced Web threats emerging from social media and advertising networks.

Protect Critical Data:

Learn how to combine onsite storage and de-duplication for rapid restores with offsite storage for fail safe disaster recovery.

Reduce Telecom Costs:

Learn about the next generation in phone system that breaks all cost, ease of use and deployment barriers.

Who should attend?
• CIOs/CTOs
• IT Administrators/Managers
• Network Engineers
• Email Administrators
• Business Owners
Remember that seating is limited! Reserve your spot now by clicking Register Now.

Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation notification from Barracuda Networks. TrustPoint will send out a reminder email as well as helpful resources for driving directions to the facility approximately one week prior to the event.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Nina Corrao
Account Manager
440-325-2106
ncorrao@trustpointtech.com

Merry Christmas from TrustPoint Technologies!

Merry Christmas from the Staff at TrustPoint The Staff at TrustPoint wants to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous, Healthy and Happy New Year! In observance of the Holidays our office will be closed at 1:00 PM on 12/24/10 re-opening Monday, 12/27/10 at 8:00 AM, and 1:00 PM on 12/31/10, re-opening Monday, January 3rd at 8:00 AM. As always, if you have an urgent issue after-hours, please call our ServiceDesk at 440-325-2102 and a member of our Technical Support Team will return your call as soon as possible. If your issue is not urgent, please email us at support@trustpointtech.com and we will respond to you the next business day. We are truly blessed to have continued support from each and every one of you. Sincerely, David Basile TrustPoint Technologies, Inc.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Clients,

TrustPoint offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as well as Friday the 26th.

Our ServiceDesk however, is taking calls 24x7x365. Calls received on Thursday or Friday will be logged and a ticket will be created. Priority issues will be ticketed and an on-call Engineer will be contacted.

We all want to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to enjoy time with friends and family.

At TrustPoint Technologies we have many things to be thankful for, especially our valued Clients and Friends.

Thank you again for your business and continued support.

Dave

Barracuda STEP Seminar Announced!

 

Join us for an informative seminar, co-hosted by Barracuda Networks to address the latest trends in spam, spyware and Web content filtering that are likely affecting your company's productivity.
In addition to gaining valuable insight into spam and spyware delivery methods, we'll explain various techniques used in our award-winning Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall and Barracuda Web Filter to combat unsolicited intrusions.
We'll also showcase our latest product offerings, the Barracuda Message Archiver - for email and IM archiving, the Barracuda Web Application Firewall - to prevent Web site exploits and provide immediate Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and the CudaTel Communication Server - a next-generation voice and video solution that includes conferencing, follow-me, automated attendant services and more, all controlled by an easy-to-use Web interface.
Who should attend?
- CIOs/CTOs
- IT Administrators/Managers
- Network Administrators/Engineers
- Email Administrators
- Business Owners

For more information follow this link - Barracuda STEP Seminar Registration

 

 

National Preparedness Month - Family Emergency Planning

Are you and your family ready for a disaster?  What would happen if a disaster occurred while you and members of your family were separated while at work, day care, school and other places?  Do you know how your family members will contact each other?  Do you have a meeting place designated where everyone in your family can go if you cannot return to your home?  Every family needs to have a family emergency plan that involves every member of the household.  This is necessary to ensure that your family is ready for a disaster, whether or not you and your family are at home. 

 

In conjunction with National Preparedness Month in September, attached is a Family Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide that has been developed by the National Preparedness Division.  Please review this document with your family and then complete a family emergency plan.  A family emergency plan template is included in this guide and is also available on www.ready.gov.  As your family may not be together when disaster strikes, plan how you will contact one another and review what you will do in various disaster situations.

 

Regards,

 

Dave

 

Happy Memorial Day!

Before we dive into summer, I wanted to take a minute to wish all of you a very happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.
I would also like to extend a Thank You from me, my family and staff to all of you who have or continue to serve our country and its ideals.
We are especially grateful to those who have given all in the pursuit of freedom for all people.

We hope you take time to enjoy barbeques, your local pools and fairs with your families, friends and neighbors.

Sincerely,
Dave

TrustPoint Technologies Launches HealthCare IT Practice

As a gloStream Gold status Partner, TrustPoint Technologies is now authorized to sell and support gloStream Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management Solutions.

Strongsville, OH - After successfully launching its NetworkCare Managed Services Program in 2008 TrustPoint Technologies, a leading technology firm serving Northeast Ohio, announced today that it has gained gloStream Gold Partner status. "Providing technology solutions to HealthCare providers has been on our roadmap for several years. We feel that the time is right, and gloStream is a great partner to launch with. Our reputation for delivering solid technology solutions has been built on understanding the fundamental needs and requirements of our client's business. We look forward to working with Medical Professionals in the Cleveland area. " - David Basile, President of TrustPoint Technologies, Inc.

About TrustPoint Technologies

TrustPoint Technologies, an IT technology firm committed to deploying and protecting wide area network solutions for small to medium businesses, was founded in 1989 by President and CEO David Basile. TrustPoint has grown over the past two decades with the addition of multiple clients, automated internet-based ticketing, 24/7 monitoring, and a powerful managed services suite. For more information visit www.trustpointtech.com or call 440-325-2100.

About gloStream

gloStream provides physicians and healthcare facilities with certified electronic medical record and practice management solutions delivered and supported through a nationwide network of local technology partners. gloStream products are secure, easy-to-use applications and the only solutions on the market embedded with Microsoft Office. Through a simple user interface, robust voice recognition technology, and single-click access to all patient information gloStream products help doctors improve patient care by streamlining workflow and creating efficiencies in office administration. For more information visit www.glostream.com or call 1-877-456-3671.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Clients,
TrustPoint offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as well as Friday the 27th.

Our Service/HelpDesk however, is taking calls 24x7x365. Calls received on Thursday or Friday will be logged and a ticket will be created. Priority issues will be ticketed and an on-call Engineer will be contacted.

We all want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to enjoy some time with friends and family. At TrustPoint Technologies we have many things to be thankful for, especially our valued Clients and Friends.

Thank you again for your business and continued support.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We Will Remember…

Once again it is September 11th, the 8th anniversary of a day that changed America forever. Looking back it is hard to believe that in those few short hours we would witness such immense acts of cowardice by unknown terrorists followed by incredible acts of bravery and courage, particularly those of the NYPD and FDNY. The tremendous loss of life that day along with the loss of “peace of mind” of being safe at home was just the beginning of what we have lost over the last 8 years.
The President will observe a moment of silence today at 8:46am. I think that today deserves more than a moment, but we are a busy nation. In any case, to those that gave so much that day, in following days and to those that are still giving, I wanted to take this opportunity to say…

Thank You All for Your Sacrifices.

They are Appreciated and Will Be Remembered.

Happy Labor Day!

“We need to do more with less”. I’ve been hearing a lot of that the last few months. What that usually means, is we need to produce the same amount of work with less people or lower cost systems. The less people part is unfortunate, and sometimes as much for the people left working as the people let go. As for the systems, it’s not as bad or difficult as one would think to do more with less. For example, one of the big challenges we have always faced is server performance. We have always used enterprise class servers in our network designs because they provide the best performance possible and everyone wants performance. There is of course a price to pay for more performance, and more to the point, excess performance. I know there are companies out there with servers that are under-utilized. The problem is that buying a server is a lot like jumping over a big puddle, you don’t do it in two steps. It’s all or nothing right up front, mostly. However, with a little up front planning we can capture that excess performance, and do more with less.

By now some of you are very familiar with the steps we have taken over the last few years to do more with less. And before we go too much further, I am talking about value, not price. In short, spending the same or less to do more work, have more options, and be more productive. For those that aren’t as familiar, let me share a few things.

Almost 3 years ago we started working with server virtualization. We have many, many cases where one new physical server has been hosting and running from 2 to 7 or 8 virtual servers. It’s like 7 or 8 families living in the same one family house with all the room they need and never knowing the others are there. It sounds a bit spooky when put that way, but nonetheless it’s what’s happening today.
For the last 4 or 5 years we have been using disk based backups instead of tapes. We believe whole-heartedly that disk is the way to go. The systems we have been selling and using are very effective because they are self-contained, fast and we can manage and monitor backup status from there consoles. Today we have another very cost effective choice. Clients who are using our NetworkCare Service Platform can now utilize lower cost network attached storage units and external usb drives for complete system backups that are managed and monitored from our Service/HelpDesk. In short, upfront costs from $3,500 to $20,000 for centralized backup systems can now be reduced to $500 to $2,500.
Near the end of last year we purchased and started deploying an Enterprise Class Managed Service Platform, many of our Clients know it as NetworkCare. The reason we did this was simple, we knew that with our People, our Processes and this Platform, we could provide better overall Support and Service for the same or lower cost. Since most services can be provided via remote management and control, our travel and on-site times are reduced, thereby reducing cost.
Last but not least is the issue of used equipment and free software. When the budget doesn’t allow for a new server, we have used and/or refurbished equipment available. For some offices, the installation of a used server with one of the free VMware virtualization products is a perfect fit. Sometimes it’s all they’ll ever need, and sometimes it’s good enough for the next 2 years. In many cases we use the free software on brand new servers too, because it’s the best way to go.
We know there are companies running out of warranty servers that have been acting up, and/or their backups are weak or suspect…

You don’t need to be risking your business!

Please don’t risk your business because you think you can’t afford something better, faster or more stable. There are a lot of very good options available today and I am always happy to discuss the pros and cons of these with anyone who has an interest (Call me @ 440-325-2101).


And on a personal note, more with less can be fun and rewarding and all that warm and fuzzy stuff. Several weeks ago we started doing Outdoor Movie Night. My buddy Todd has been doing this for his kids and friends for few years now. I figured I’d give it a try too. So, I bought a slightly used projector, plugged in a laptop with external speakers and we were in business. The first night we had about a dozen people and I projected “The Sandlot” on the back of the house. The picture was about 7 ft. across and we had a really good time. The movie was barely over and everyone was talking about next week already. Fast forward a few weeks and we have about 20 people watching our homemade 16 ft. wide screen made from a plastic tarp and PVC pipe. We’ll still go to the movie theatre now and then, but Outdoor Movie Night in the backyard with family and friends will make lasting memories. And that has Value.

Regards,

Dave

We Have Moved!

After several months of searching for a larger and permanent home, we are very pleased to announce that TrustPoint Technologies, Inc has moved into its new offices. This new facility provides us with the space needed to support our new NetworkCare Managed Services Platform and Help Desk.
Additionally, now that we have a permanent and large enough facility, we will be planning in-house events such as lunch-n-learns and multi-vendor presentations. Since many of our projects include technology from several different manufacturers, it is our intention to develop a “Hands-On” demonstration room to showcase these solutions and their interaction.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions or would like to discuss an event, please contact me directly.

Please find below our new Main Office Address:
TrustPoint Technologies, Inc.
10800 Pearl Road
Suite B4
Strongsville, Ohio 44136-3380

Our Accounting/Administration Address remains:
TrustPoint Technologies, Inc
P.O. Box 33069
Cleveland, Ohio 44133

Your assistance in updating your records and passing along this information to others on your staff will be greatly appreciated. We value our personal and professional relationships and we continue to be very appreciative of your support. If any of our staff may be of any assistance at all, please do not hesitate to call or email.

Regards,

Dave
440-325-2101
dbasile@trustpointtech.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Those of you that have the luck of the Irish probably don't need to read this, but for the rest of you, well, I think it'll be worth a few minutes of your time. If your business can not afford to be down for days, then take heed of these 3 easy (but crucial!) steps to make sure you never have to experience extended downtime, data loss or corruption. 1. Keep on-site and off-site copies of your data. You never want to rely solely on an on-site backup. If a fire, flood, natural disaster or burglary happens, you're out of luck. Plus, why bet your business on one backup? It is smart to have several backups of your data. 2. Throw your old tape-drive out the window. If you're still using tape drive backups, you could be in for a terrible surprise if you need to restore from them. Tapes are slow, highly volatile, high maintenance and have a very high failure rate. We have found that many companies using tapes only have enough for a week or two worth of backups, and, that the backups are never verified. This means that if a backup is failing and no one notices, your last good backup could be gone in 5 to 10 business days. 3. Image your Server(s) and Workstations. Imaging your server(s) and workstations is similar to taking a "snapshot" or "picture" of your hard drive. Not only does it make a copy of the information (data) stored on them, but it also makes a copy of all the software programs, personal settings, favorites, desktop icons, network settings, printer configurations and EVERYTHING exactly as it is in your current computer. Once your hardware is repaired or replaced, this image can enable you to be back up and running in an hour or two as opposed to a day or two. Rebuilding a server (or workstation) that has crashed, burned or otherwise been incapacitated takes time. Call us during the month of March and we'll perform a No Charge Disaster Recovery Checkup to see if your systems could be back up and running FAST in the event of a major failure. Regards, Dave 440-325-2101

Happy Valentines Day!

Paddle, paddle, paddle. Whatever you do, don’t stop paddling! That’s about all I remember hearing from our guide during my one and only whitewater rafting weekend. I think that was sometime in the mid to late 80’s.

When I look back over the last few years, It feels like that’s all I have been doing is paddling. Lately, I think I can almost hear him again in my head. I don’t think I’m going out on a limb here when I say that we are all getting busier and busier. What I have heard the most of lately is “I am overwhelmed”. Certainly for some, it’s the economy that drives them to work harder, longer, do more with less, etc. For others, well, the reason is probably less important than the results. Whatever the reason, I am afraid the results are the same; and certainly not healthy. Not healthy for bodies, minds, spirits, families, relationships or anything else that really matters to us. “They” keep giving us bad news about the economy. You know as well as I do that good things are still happening. But, good news doesn’t sell papers or advertising. To quote our friends in Brooklyn N.Y. I say Fugetaboutit and go about your business in the most positive manner possible. Sure the economy has taken a hit, but, it’s our spirits and our peace of mind that have been taking the beating.

So, that being said, I am not going to suggest you go to a gym, take a yoga class, start meditating, eat better, stop smoking or any of the other dozens of things that could actually lead to a healthier and more peaceful life. Today, I am simply going to suggest two things to you. Two very simple, free and fast (just the way us Americans like it) suggestions.

First, I am going to ask you to pause and think before you forward another negative email or pass on another negative story about anything to anyone. A little bit of encouragement and positive thinking goes a long way. Unfortunately, so does discouragement and negative thinking. And second, find two or three times a day to stop and breathe on purpose. Just for a minute, create a gap in your day, stop the chatter in your head and take a few breaths. If you must think about something, try to think/feel gratitude for family, friends, work, chocolate, hot water, whatever it is for which you are thankful.

If you’re one of the many that are feeling a bit overwhelmed these days try this:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

If your way past a bit overwhelmed, try St. Francis:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen

If all else fails, use a lifeline and phone a friend. And oh yes, Happy Valentines day!

Peace

Dave