'Netline News
June 3, 2005
 From the editor

The summer season has finally arrived! June is the perfect time to take that long awaited family vacation and to spend more time outdoors. This month's eNewsletter gives you ideas on recreational destinations along with map resources to help get you there. Travel safely, do some hiking and biking, and build some lasting memories with your family this month.

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 From the editor
<> Your Local Help Desk
<> Tech Tips & Tricks
<> Sites of the Month		 <> Signs you've grown up
 <> Feature of the Month
<> This Month's Chronicles		 <> Question and Answer
 <> Internet Classes
Your Local Help Desk

Feature of the Month


The new directories are in!
Stop by diversiCOM to pick one up
if you haven't already.

Please also remember to recycle old directories. We have bins around the area for your convenience.

Call 351-1460 for more information.
 

Free Internet Classes

Browsing Only
Eden Valley High School
Computer Lab Room 127
June 6........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

E-mail Only
 Eden Valley High School
Computer Lab Room 127
June 7........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Browsing Only
Sauk Centre High School
Computer Lab Room 14
June 20 ........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

E-mail Only
Sauk Centre High School
Computer Lab Room 14
June 21 ........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

E-mail Only
Melrose High School
Media Center (Library)
June 27........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Browsing Only
Melrose High School
Media Center (Library)
June 28........7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
 
Call to register and for more info:
 256-7471        548-3200
597-3333        764-7600

 

This Month's Chronicles
Birthstone: Pearl
Flower:    Rose

 

June 2004
June 2 Clean Air Day
June 4 Donut Day
June 6 Cancer Survivors Day
June 14 Flag Day
June 19 Father's Day
June 21 First Day of Summer

This Day in History
 www.scopesys.com/anyday

Horoscopes
 Gemini:  May 21 - June 20
Cancer:  June 21 - July 22

Question and Answer

Q. What is SP2?

A. Many Windows XP users have noticed the recent inability to see graphics within incoming e-mail messages. That's because Microsoft has now made its Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) a "required critical update" for all people using Windows XP. One of the "features" of the SP2 software is that it blocks images from being displayed within incoming e-mail messages. (See below for information on changing your settings to allow images to reappear within e-mail messages.)

As of April 12, 2005, anyone using the Windows XP operating system that had not previously downloaded SP2 onto their computer was forced to do so. This was accomplished through Windows XP's Automatic Update feature which is "turned on" as a default setting on all Windows XP systems. Thus, it's highly probable that if you use Windows XP, SP2 has been downloaded onto your machine whether you've requested it or not. Once this download occurs, however, users must then install the software to activate it. For installation instructions, click here.

Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a security software update for Microsoft's popular Windows XP operating system. Costing almost one billion dollars to develop, this free and huge (200 megabyte) software download promises to make users of Windows XP much safer from cyberattacks. SP2 adds protection by closing entries to viruses, increasing spyware barriers, and improving the safeguards of users' personal data.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 DOES NOT REPLACE the need for third-party a) Virus Protection, b) E-mail Filtering, or c) Firewall Protection. If you use third party anti-virus software programs from companies like Symantec and McAfee, for instance, you'll still need to continue to regularly update your software and scan e-mail attachments for viruses as you've done in the past. SP2 does not include robust protection in these three areas.

If you use Windows XP and are not sure whether SP2 has been downloaded and installed onto your computer, go to this link for more information:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
 

Signs that you've grown up:
1. 6:00 a.m is the time you wake up, not go to bed.

2. You hear your favorite song in the elevator.

3. You go from 130 days of vacation to 14.

4. Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as "dressed up".

5. Car insurance goes down and car payments go up.

6. Eating a basket of chicken wings at 3:00 a.m. would severely upset, rather than settle your stomach.

7. 90% of your time in front of a computer is for real work.

8. You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald's leftovers.

9. You do not know what time Taco Bell closes anymore.

10. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.

 
When Was A Web Page Last Updated?

Question: Sometimes it's important to know how current the information is on a web page. Is there a way to find out when a web page was last updated?

Answer: Yes, this can be especially important if you are visiting news-related web pages, stock market sites, or other time sensitive websites.

A simple method of finding out when a page was last updated is to go to the page in question and then type (or copy and paste) the phrase below into the address bar replacing the site's web address: javascript:alert(document.lastModified)

A box will appear telling you the date and time of the last update. This trick doesn't work on all websites and will only work if your browser is java-enabled (which it probably is). However, in most cases this technique will provide helpful results. Head to a couple of your favorite web pages and give it a try.
 

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Tech Tips & Tricks
Short Tutorial:  Locating Hard-To-Find E-mail Messages

Have you ever tried to find an e-mail message in your inbox folder that was sent to you months ago but you can't recall the name or e-mail address of the sender? Plus, your search for key words that were possibly included in the subject line of the message hasn't given you successful results. Well, don't despair. You can also search for key words within the actual message pane windows of e-mail messages located in your inbox folder (and your other folders as well). Depending on how many messages are stored in your inbox and how specific your key word search is, there's a good chance of quickly finding the exact message that you're looking for. See the step-by-step tutorials below.

Outlook Express 6.0 and Windows XP

1. With Outlook Express open, click your cursor arrow on your "Inbox."

2. Click on the "File" menu, drop down to "Find," and then select "Message" from the submenu. The "Find Message" dialog box will now appear.

3. Where it reads "Look In," the location should say "Inbox." Make sure the box is checked beside "Include subfolders."

4. Look for the field marked "Message" and type your keyword(s) into it. Those words will be searched for in the body of your message. Remember, the more words you put into that field, the narrower your search will be.

5. Click the "Find Now" button. The results will be shown in a frame at the bottom of the window.

Mozilla's Thunderbird 1.0 on Windows XP:

1. With Thunderbird open, click your cursor arrow on your "Inbox."

2. Click on the "Edit" menu and drop down to "Find." Select "Search Messages" from the resulting submenu. The "Search Messages" window will appear.

3. Make sure it says "Search for messages in: Inbox on Local Folders" and that "Search Subfolders" is checked.

4. Select "Match any of the following."

5. Locate the pane that includes three fields. One will be called "Subject," one will be called "contains," and the third field will be blank. Click on the word "Subject" and a drop down menu will appear with other options. Select "Body" from this list. Leave the field that says "contains" as it is. In the blank field, type in your keyword(s). Remember, the more words you put into the field, the narrower your search will be.

6. Click the "Search" button and the results will appear in the lower pane of the window.

 
Sites of the Month


Locate Recreational Opportunities Before Next Vacation http://recreation.gov/ -  If you are planning a vacation this summer and want to check out some of our nation's great recreational opportunities, the federal government provides this in-depth informational site to get you started. Recreation.gov allows you to search for recreational areas by state, by recreational activity, by agency, or even by map. Have a great trip!

Google Now Offers Map Images Taken Via Satellite
http://maps.google.com/ -  You've probably used MapQuest.com for map information or driving directions. Now Google.com has gone one step further. It offers maps and driving directions but also provides actual satellite images of addresses you input. Simply go to maps.google.com, type in your
Uncle Bob's home address in Toledo, click on the "Satellite" link toward the top right corner of the page, use the zoom feature on the left side of the
page, and then check out his house!

Get Involved In A Kitten War
http://kittenwar.com/ -  No, this is not a site showing cat fights. It's a site filled with images of cute kittens where you vote on your favorite
feline. Hundreds of pictures of kittens have been submitted. Check out the photo list of the top ten "winningest kittens," the ten "losingest kittens," and the ten most recently submitted entries. Upload your own favorite kitten photo and let the voting battle begin!

Herbie: Fully Loaded Movie Released This Month
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/herbie/ -  This month Walt Disney Pictures presents the fifth feature film in the Herbie series that started with the popular movie, The Love Bug, back in 1969. This time the adventurous Herbie takes on the world of NASCAR! The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon, Michael Keaton, and Justin Long. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. even makes an appearance. Herbie: Fully Loaded is rated G for general audiences.

LPGA's Open Hosted By Colorado
http://LPGA.com -  This month marks the 60th anniversary of the longest running event currently on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. The U.S. Women's Open will be held June 23-26 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. In last year's exciting event, eventual champion Meg Mallon held off Annika Sorenstam by two strokes. Both will be competing this year for their share of the event's $3.1 million purse. Check out this site for the latest news and stats concerning the LPGA.

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