'NetlineNews
 March 2003

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Welcome all of our new Internet subscribers.   This newsletter is sent out the first of each month.  Scroll down for some tips and tricks along with links to some useful, informative, and entertaining websites.  We hope you enjoy this newsletter.  Your comments are always welcome.   netnews@meltel.net

 
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 Editors Comments

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!  
I would like to apologize to the Macintosh users for forgetting them, so in the March issue of 'Netline News I have added some selecting tips for the Macintosh user.  
Spring is approaching us fast and with the interest rates as low as they are, many people are deciding to build.  So I thought it would be helpful to direct you in the right direction with a website that allows you to view thousands of different floor and house plans.  I have also added a link where the United States citizens can send a thank you note to our military groups! Plus, many more informational and entertaining websites. Enjoy!

I am always looking for ways to improve 'Netline News so if you have any suggestions please let me know!  netnews@meltel.net
 This Month's Issue
<> Your Local Help Desk
<> Tech Tips & Tricks
<> Places to visit
<> Humor is Good Medicine
NetlineNews Archives		 <> Feature of the Month
<> Internet Classes
<> This Month's Chronicles
<> Question & Answer
<> Life Quote
 Your Local Help Desk

When calling your local help desk and you receive no answer or you get the voice mail, it would be wise to leave a message.  The technicians check the voice mail throughout the day and will return messages as soon as they can.  So, when the voice mail kicks in, please leave a message.  They will get back to you!  

Help Desk hours are:
Monday - Friday: 8am to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
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e-mail: support@meltel.net

 Tech Tips & Tricks
MAC> Selecting Tips!
With a window open in icon view, a single click of the mouse lets you select one item (a folder or document). By holding down the Shift key, you can select multiple items. If you’re in list or column view, however, holding down the Shift key has a different effect: selecting every item between your first and second click. 

So how can you be more selective about your selecting? 
In “Mac OS X Killer Tips,” available from the Apple Store, Scott Kelby tells you how: “In List or Column view, to select multiple items that aren’t contiguous, just hold the Command key and click on each item. Click on any open space in the window or press Escape to deselect all selected items.”

Arm yourself with the information needed to defend yourself from computer viruses.
http://cnet.com/software/0-5067630-8-6319437-1.html
http://www.mcafeeb2b.com/avert/virus-alerts/default.asp
http://www.f-secure.com/
 Places to Visit

Please send me your top 5 websites: netnews@meltel.net

http://st-patricks-day.com/ - Are you looking for a wee bit more Irish manner of celebrating St. Patrick's Day this year? Look no further than this site. It includes links to some of the best Irish parades and events held throughout the world. It also includes Irish genealogy links as well as information on places to see, eat and stay while in Ireland. 

http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/forms_pubs/forms.html - If you are a "do-it-yourselfer" when it comes to filing your income tax return, there's no need to run down to the post office to pick-up your tax forms. The IRS provides options on its website to download and print most any form imaginable.

http://findarticles.com/ - Are you looking for an article from an old magazine? Check out this site for articles from many of your favorite periodicals including "Ladies Home Journal," "Successful Farming," "Discover," "Baseball Digest," "Better Homes & Gardens" and "The Sporting News." The site contains articles dating back to 1998 from more than 300 journals and magazines. 

http://cbs.com/primetime/survivor6/ -  Another Survivor series. This time it takes place in the deep jungles of the Amazon. The official site provides contestant bios, previews of upcoming shows and reviews of recent episodes. You can also cast votes for your favorite survivor. Best of all, there's a link to a "Survivor Casting Call" page where you can apply to take part in Survivor 7! If you are selected, it could be a great way to lose 30 lbs -- and a chance at becoming a millionaire!

http://www.e-plans.com - Are you planning on building a house this spring. Browse through a number of  house plans to find that perfect design.

http://www.defendamerica.mil/nmam.html - Show how much you appreciate the United States Military- This site allows you to thank the United States Military for defending our freedom.  

http://www.nasa.gov/ - Learn more about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.  View their tribute to the Columbia Crew.  Our prayers go out to the families of  the victims. 

http://www.backyardjungle.org/  - Kid-friendly online community where users around the world can load photos, drawings, and descriptions about the natural surroundings where they live and view what others have loaded.

http://www.geographyiq.com/index.htm  - "Planning a trip? Preparing a school homework assignment? Perhaps you're interested in current events or are just curious about exploring the world around you. GeographyIQ is an online world atlas packed with geographic, economic, political, historical and cultural information."

Humor Is Good Medicine
GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE, 
THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED 

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats. 
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time. 
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap. 
Feature of the Month

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  • Last Call Return
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Free Internet Classes

Beginner Internet 
Melrose High School Library
March 25..........7:30 - 9:30pm
April 29.............7:30 - 9:30pm

Beginner Internet
Eden Valley High School
March 11.........7:30 - 9:30pm
April 8..............7:30 - 9:30pm

Beginner Internet
Kimball Elementary School
Media Center
March 24.........7:30 - 9:30pm
April 28............7:30 - 9:30pm

Call to register and for more info:
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This Month's Chronicles

Flower:  Jonquil
Birthstone:  Aquamarine

March 4........ Pancake Tuesday
March 5........ Ash Wednesday
March 7........ Roast Pork Day
March 14...... March Madness
March 17...... St. Patrick's Day
March 21...... Spring Begins
March 23...... Nurses Day
March 30...... Doctor's Day

This Day in History
www.scopesys.com/anyday

Horoscope 
Pisces................2-19 to 3-20
Aries:................3-21 to 4-19

Questions & Answers

Q: Why do I lose my Internet connection if I am on line and receive an incoming call?

A: You can randomly lose carrier if you have a phone system with call waiting and you have not disabled call waiting through a software setting. This will not always cause loss of carrier, but it can sometimes.  **Important** For this feature to work correctly you have to have disable call waiting service from your telephone company.

1. Choose Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 

2. Double-click on the Modems icon. Click on the Dialing Properties button. 

3. Check the box that indicates you have call waiting. From the drop-down menu behind the call waiting box select the call waiting disable string, which is typically *70. 

4. This will disable call waiting prior to making your Internet call and prevent an incoming call from disrupting your active Internet connection.  You can also dial the *70 when you are making an important telephone call and don't want to be interrupted.

If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: netnews@meltel.net and we will do our best to answer it.

Life Quote
Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will find them gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer. 
--Rainer Maria Rilke
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