Chiropractic San Diego

By Michael Dorausch, DC

April Fools Day is perfect for unleashing a nasty computer worm payload on your PC, and it's no joke. First discovered in October 2008, a computer worm, referred to by some as a computer virus, is set to strike on April 1, and it has created quite a concerned buzz on the Internet.

Depending on the source, the virus is being referred to as the Conflicker or Conficker worm, and it's also being searched as a Microsoft virus, since it's designed to infect PCs running Microsoft Windows.

The conflicker worm is expected to unleash its payload on April 1 and from what I've researched, experts aren't in full agreement as to what the worm's intentions are. Antivirus software manufacturers are recommending people visit their websites for free anti-virus downloads, conflicker patches or even a conficker removal tool.

Again, the worm virus is expected to strike operating systems running Microsoft Windows on April 1, but it's no April Fools' Day joke, as the execution of code from a remote location potentially allows hackers and the creators of the april fools computer virus to access computers that are infected. To make matters worse, the virus can spread to other computers on a home-based network or business based network, and it has the ability to attach itself to portable memory devices like USB memory sticks or flash drives.

Today would be a great day to back up your critical PC data, if you're not already doing so regularly, just to be on the safe side.

One of the easiest ways to know if you're PC is infected with the conflicker worm is to visit a major antivirus software web site like mcafee.com, symantec.com, or the Norton Antivirus site.

If you cannot access any of the above websites, there's a possibility that your computer may be infected with the conflicker worm already. The april 1st virus conficker worm reportedly blocks Microsoft updates as well. It's a good idea to check settings on automatic updates and be sure your system patches and upgrades are all up to date.

Visit any of the major antivirus maker websites and download a free conflicker detection tool or removal tool to patch your Windows system. I find AVG Free is a great free antivirus download to keep your PC running clean of spyware and viruses. Chances are though you already have some form of antivirus software installed so be sure to check that it's up to date and properly patched.

Visit microsoft.com/security as well as the Conficker computer worm security page for additional details.

By Michael Dorausch, DC

Last week when I posted Definitely Not the Yellow Pages I thought for sure I’d find dozens of previous articles I’d written regarding Yellow Pages and Advertising that I’d written over the past ten years. Much to my surprise, I didn’t locate many, but I did grab a screenshot of recent Yellow Page keyphrases and rounded up some archived YP posts.

The screenshot shows 14 related search terms all based off the search “Yellow.” These are the terms and brands people are seeking when performing search queries.

Position #8 is the straight keyword but all the rest are directly related to the industry, a good reminder that “yellow” is still on top of consumer mind share for local.

In August 2007, I conducted a traffic summary on 5 Yellow Pages Local Directory Websites, and at that time, at&t’s owned yellowpages.com was getting the largest share of web traffic. I’m overdue to revisit all 5 sites and see where YP traffic stats are for 2009.

While it’s old news, the sale of an Online Local Search Phone Directory in September of 2007, has me wondering what such an asset would sell for in todays market. Is the recession affecting the selling of local directory domains either negatively or positively?

Chiropractors have long run ads in Yellow Pages, those days may be nearing their end, Chiropractic Yellow Pages December 2004 was amockup ad sent to my office by a sales rep. Nobody is delivering mock up YP advertisements to my office so far in 2009.

Being in a large metro, you’d maybe think YP ads would do real well, but that’s not always the case. Split Metro Yellow Page Advertising was something we visited in 2007, and I still think tracking calls is the best way to go.

I’m not crazy about the waste produced by all those bags of yellow pages either, and we’re at a point in the office where not even a single old copy is left lying around. In my opinion, there’s no point to, since we have online access for staff and patrons and many local search answers are just a click or two away.

We are looking for an associate to service our fibromyalgia patients in Stamford, CT. Starting salary after training, $1,000 week.
Additional bonuses based on production.
Contact Patty at 908 313 8496.

Xray consol:XMA 325,MAS: 100,150,200. 14 x 17 upright bucky. Xray tube: Dynamax, includes original technique charts

Xray Processor: Konica model SRX-101A

Bolin xray filter and shield system model #CS-4000

Also includes film bin, darkroom red light, ID flasher, cassettes: 2 14x17,2 7x17,1 10x12,6 8x10
For sale as a complete set or seperately. $6500

Hello,
My name is Christine, I am interested in obtaining a position somewhere outside of the USA.
I have been here all of my life and had an opportunity to cover for a Chiropractor in Mexico City and it changed my life.
I realize (again) why I became a Chiropractor, to help sick people get well without the use of drugs or surgery.
I had the opportunity to learn Torque Release Technique with Dr. Jay Holder and this taught me what Chiropractic IS!
My techniques are quite diversified, I come from a massgae background so , I love to touch people.
My goal is to learn to speak to groups of people and educate.
People feel my passion and commitment to their health, people trust my hands and my reccomendations.
I want to work for someone who needs a friendly, compassionate, caring, believing person.
Thank you
Christine A. Schleter, D.C.

Great Opportunity in Quito, Ecuador
Immediate associate postion just opened up. Looking for a female associate, or recent graduate, requires a one year contract. Will train on how to run and be successfull. We have PLENTY of new patients, start with a fixed salary and move into a better paying percentage of gross. Will help in all aspects for a quick transition, but must have basic spanish communication skills. We are for real www.quitodolor.com, call us at 909-237-6948 and it forwards to us here in my office in Quito, Lets talk...Dr.Jarvis

Raleigh/Durham NC Practice for Sale: Established family practice with female chiropractor. Turn-key with low overhead, services and collections growing every year only $225K. After expenses profit of $100 + K. Email questions or to schedule an appointment

STOP & LOOK: $200k. Financing Available with monthly payments as low as $4000 a month. Turn-key office across from Discover Mills Mall. Beautifully laid out 1,350 sq ft office next to LA Fitness and in the same parking lot as Massage Envy. Last year collections were $450,000. Office is designed to be attractive as well as efficient. Office space & equipment is only a few years old, so it is very modern. Custom granite counter top & 7 by 7 ft water fall in reception area, 3 matching Interseg. traction tables with 32in flat screen mounted above them for advertising, flexion distraction drop table, 2 stationary tables, EMS, Human Touch massage chair, Tingle X-Ray and processor. Office is open design with 2 private consultation rooms and 1 exam room. Doctor is moving away due to relationship challenges. www.gentledr.com. Call Ross for more info (770) 653-5994 or drrosscarter@hotmail.com.

GILBERT, AZ PRACTICE FOR SALE: 12 year family practice targeted to collect $357,865.00 in 2008. Dr take home pay before taxes for 2008 estimated at $200,666.00. This is a beautiful clinic in a super high growth community. Clinic numbers will have spiked by 66% from 2007. 456 new patients. 8,227 total visits. Pix on web! Financing O.A.C. www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

ASHEVILLE (NEIGHBORING) NC PRACTICE FOR SALE: 25 year practice collecting $468,552.00. Dr take home before taxes $256,486.00. Dr only works 26 hours weekly. 562 new patients. 8,997 total visits. Beautiful upscale growing community in foothills of North Carolina ? just 90 miles from Charlotte. Plenty of recreation. Moderate weather conditions due to isothermal zone. Dr retiring. Pix on web! Financing O.A.C. www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

LANCIANO, CH ? ITALY PRACTICE FOR SALE: 8 year all cash strong family practice collecting $93,303.00. Dr take home before taxes $67,424.00. Open 4 days weekly. Closed Friday for extended weekends. Plenty of recreation. Water only 15 minutes from office ? one hour to skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, etc. This is a low overhead ? stress free practice. This is paradise! Two large factories in city. 40k new patient draw. Current doctor getting married and moving to Canada. Pix on web!
www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

NORTH DALLAS, TX, PRACTICE FOR SALE: 19 year family practice collecting $159,252.00. Dr take home before taxes $57,359.00. This is a ?drop dead? beautiful facility. Well equipped and furnished ? well staffed. New owner can easily triple numbers with little marketing and personality. Current owner has been operating as absentee. Must sell! Pix on web. www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA PRACTICE FOR SALE: 40 year all cash family practice collecting $277,443.00. Dr take home before taxes $209,750.00. Open 24 hours weekly. Dr has met his master plan and is retiring. Clinic located 15 miles west of Ashville ? 100 miles south of Knoxville. All cash ? low overhead ? low hours ? patients aplenty. Sportsman?s paradise. Retire early! Life gets no better!! Pix on web. Financing O.A.C. www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

CENTRAL VALLEY, CA, PRACTICE FOR SALE: 12 year family practice collecting $347,276.00. Dr take home before taxes $206,970.00. Open 4 days ? closed Friday for extended weekends. 219 new patients. 8,496 total visits. Well equipped and staffed. Just one hour to San Francisco ? three hours to Tahoe. Low stress ? low overhead. Beautiful place to live. ?It gets no better!? Pix on web. Financing O.A.C.
www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (NEAR TORRANCE) PRACTICE FOR SALE:
8 year family practice collecting $206,335.00. Dr take home before taxes $127,410.00. Dr works 14 hours weekly. 180 new patients. 3,269 total visits. No HMO?s / PPO?s. Just 10 minutes to water. Low overhead. Low stress. Ideal ?turn-key? opportunity. Pix on web! Financing O.A.C. www.samreader.com (928) 282-8434.