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December
15, 1999
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will return to our regular format next issue)
This months 'one-liners' seem
appropriate for this holiday season and the holiday cheer that will be
consumed. They are additional warnings that the Federal government is
considering putting on beer and alcohol bottles:
WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.
Table of Contents:
1. Editor's
Note
2. Site News
3. Hot Links
4. Tips for our Readers
5. Guest Article by Santina Kerslake
6. Award Picks of the Month
7. Rate our Newsletter
8. Great Things You've Have Said About
Our Newsletter and Site
9. Joke of the Month
10. Sponsor Messages
11. Unsubscribe Information
WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you
to telephone them at 4 in the morning.
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1. Editor’s Note:
Well, ‘tis the season of
goodwill to all and fun with family and friends. I don’t know about you
but I am actually going to take a few days away from my computer to enjoy
this holiday. Can’t wait for the turkey dinner…..ummm, yummm!
And, speaking of goodwill to
all, it’s apparent that some don’t wish this goodwill…they are hoping
for others’ computers to crash. Yes, I am speaking of those dreaded idiots
who produce computer viruses.
There are so many viruses out
there right now that it would take up this whole newsletter to list them all
and the solutions to fix them. All, I can say is to make sure that you have
your Anti-Virus programs up to date and that you back-up all of your
important files. You can also check out various sites, such as Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com)
and Symantec (http://www.symantec.com).
These companies have special sections for dealing with viruses and the Y2K
problems that may occur.
Actually, they both offer a
free 90-day trial Anti-Virus software that is Y2K compliant. If you don’t
have a virus checker, I recommend you at least download this one during the
trial period. The offer ends on December 31, 1999, so don’t delay!
Also, don’t forget to make
sure both your hardware and software are Y2K compliant. You may have to
visit the homepage of the software you are using to get any patches that you
may need.
With this all said, on behalf
of myself and everyone involved at Docu-Type, we would like to wish the
happiest of holiday seasons and all the best for the upcoming year.
Oh, and don’t drink
& drive…..it’s not worth it!
Sincerely,
Janice D. Byer
Docu-Type Administrative Services
http://www.docutype.net
jbyer@docutype.net
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, handsomer and
smarter than some really, really big guy named Chuck.
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2. Site News:
Don’t forget, if you
haven’t already done so, to submit your site for our Superb Choice award. If your site shows creativity and doesn’t show anything offensive,
we’d like to see it. Go to http://www.docutype.net
and click on Award Winners. While you’re there, take a look at some
of the over 500 recipients of our award….there is bound to be something
there for you to check out!
Also, be sure to check out
our newsletter archives and our press releases and articles. Chock full of
information, these archives can help everyone from parents to entrepreneurs.
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may lead you to think that people are laughing WITH you.
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3. Hot Links:
Once again, our elves have
been busy surfing the net to help bring you sites that you will find
enjoyable and informative. And, as this it is the time of year when people
are wishing to put aside the tough stuff and have some fun, all the sites
listed below are purely for entertainment, including some great sites that
you can send virtual cards from. So, without further ado, let’s roll em:
Hotbar.com -
http://www.hotbar.com
- This site allows you to quickly download scenes that you can put in your
upper task bar. Everything from animals to Santa Clause, they are all great.
Webshots -
http://www.webshots.com - Here’s another great site that allows you to change the look of your
computer screen. Download themes for your desktop and have it change the
scene every time you boot up.
http://www.thebestva.com
- Ritchie Secretarial Service has a great "card
shop". Just click on ‘send a card’ and follow the instructions.
It’s easy and your card will be well received.
Blue Mountain Arts - http://www.bluemountain.com
- One of the best sources for sending out regular and animated cards to
those you care about.
Cardcentral.net -
http://www.cardcentral.net
- Again, a great site that lets you let someone know that you are thinking
about them at this special time of year.
eVite.com -
http://www.evite.com -
An Evite is an invitation plus your very own event Web page. All the details
appear here, even directions and a weather forcast. Your friends get the
whole scoop in one place!
Card4You - http://www.card4you.com
- One last card site...and just as good as the rest.
Ok, now no one has any excuse
for not sending an e-card on those special occasions.
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may cause you to thay shings like thish.
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4. Tips for our
Readers:
First, the usual...make sure
your virus checker is up to date and don’t’ forget to back up your
files.
Now, this little tip that may
help those that seem to be getting "booted" from there server
every time they blink.
Click on
Start..Settings..Control Panel..Properties..Connection Tab..Advanced and in
the Extra Settings box, enter S10=50. This ‘supposedly’ holds the modem
connection without a carrier for a period of 5 seconds, allowing
compensation for slight gaps of connect time.
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead.
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5. Guest
Article by Santina
Kerslake of Leapfrog Consulting:
Growing Your Small Business
is Like Gardening - Santina
Kerslake -
Making a living forces many
people to look at getting in their own small business. Whether it be due to
lack of job opportunities or simply wanting to fulfil their life's quest,
this becomes an option that needs lots of attention
Unfortunately, many are not
prepared and are utterly frightened by the mere word 'business'. It doesn't
have to be a frightening experience nor does it have to compromise your
ideals.
This is actually an
opportunity for all to showcase the talents we were given while sustaining
ourselves. But what to choose and what steps to take can be confusing and
daunting. Building a business is no more different than preparing &
planting a garden.
One should be prepared to
embrace the help of a professional. It will make the task less of a burden
and more of a journey of self-discovery. It is pure joy when you realize
that you understand a certain concept and can implement it yourself, just by
having a professional guide you. Here are some points to remember when
embarking on your planting your business garden!
** Don't Use Cheap Seed!
Seeds are like ideas. The
cost of the seed makes up a very small part of the whole gardening
operation. The cost of the idea is also very small compared to developing
it. Do whatever you can to get the best ideas before you put in the time in
cultivating them.
** The Secret to Gardening is
in the Soil.
Even the best seed won't grow
in poorly prepared soil. So it is with ideas. The time preparing &
planning out the idea that makes the most difference as to whether it works
or not.
** It's all in the Timing!
If a seed is planted too
late, it will not reach maturity & bear fruit. If planted too soon, even
the best seed will be killed by frost. Too often people jump when they get
an idea; rather than wait for the right time and taking the time to plan.
** The Hardiest Plants
Develop their Own Roots.
You don't get strong plants
by packing the soil around them. You prepare the soil, put in the seed and
let it hold on of itself. The less protection you give it, the hardier it
will be. The same is true for ideas. Getting help in preparation will ensure
a healthy business.
** Too Much Watering Weakens
the Plant!
Too much watering doesn't
make the plant work hard enough. It doesn't need to put its roots down deep
into the earth. If too much fertilizer is given, it will produce all leaves
and no fruit. We all want to get support for our ideas; but ideas, like
plants, thrive on a certain amount of struggle.
** Even with Your Best
Efforts, Some Plants will Die.
If you plan a garden around
the idea that every plant must be a prize winner, you'll always be
disappointed. Learn to live with failure & not take it personally.
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Santina Kerslake, of Leapfrog Consulting, is a small business coach &
trainer who is passionate about helping others grow their businesses one
client at a time. Get involved by posting a comment on the discussion board
at http://www.leapfrogconsulting.comor
by contacting her directly at coach@leapfrogconsulting.com
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a fool.
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6. Award Picks of the
Month:
As most of you are aware, we
honour outstanding websites with our Superb Choice Award. The
criteria for these sites is the usual...content, display, load time and much
more. But the most important has to be that I don't mind if the site is up
on my computer and my 4 yr. old daughter comes into my office and sees it.
So, if you haven't already applied for our award, send us a note with you
name, email address, site URL and title, where you found out about our
award, your geographical location and we will be sure to check it out.
Docu-Type's
Award Winner Pick of the Month.........
For the Kids:
Kids Online
http://www.kids-online.net
A site dedicated to teaching kids about computers and the Internet.
** Great site Mike...keep it up!**
For cooks and
wanna be cooks:
The Recipe Box
http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/9709
Everything from recipes to substitutions to food storage.
**I applaud you Judi….this site is cookin’.**
(sorry, couldn’t resist)
Just because we
like it:
From the Tulip Garden
http://hometown.aol.com/hazelal1/indexhtml.html
Humorous and thought provoking.
**This site is very funny and enlightening. Great job Hazel!**
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may lead you to believe you are invisible….NOT!
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7. Rate our
Newsletter:
You may not know it but TIDBITS
is listed in a variety of Ezine directories.
One of the directories is
InfoJump (http://www.infojump/?es)
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may cause you to think that guy in the corner is really cute….
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8. Great Things
You've Have Said About Our Newsletter and Site:
From: Marilyn G.
URL: http://www.zapbc.com/windwalker
Title: Windwalker Cruises
Just got your newsletter –
thanks, I enjoy it! But, I thought you might like to know that the type of
copy I get is REALLY small. Some folks would definitely have trouble reading
it.
Note to Marilyn...does this
month’s issue look better? J.
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From: Bill Price
URL: http://www.truevalueauction.com
Title: TrueValue Auction and Sales Site
I would like to take a second
to say how much I enjoyed this newsletter. This was the first time I
received it. Yours is the first newsletter I have read from start to finish
(with the exception of my own, of course ) . I enjoy your site to inspire me
to continue trying to improve my own.
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may cause you to tell the same boring story over and over again
until friends are forced to rectify the situation.
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9. Joke of the
Month: (from http://www.spiltmilk.net)
Twas the Night for
Assemblin
by Kellie Head, Copyright 1999
‘Twas the night before
Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except me and my spouse
The stockings were empty, no
presents were wrapped
We were way behind schedule and our resources tapped
The children were nestled all
snug in the beds,
While the horrors of assembling danced in our heads
Dad armed with a screwdriver,
ready and poised
To build a red trike for one of our boys.
When off in the hall there
arose a strange noise
We dove over boxes to hide all the toys
The thud, it turned out, was
our dumb puppy Paul
Who was chasing the cat and ran into the wall
Back to his task, Dad cursed
at his mess
I suspect he was lost, but he’d never confess
He wrestled with parts and
fumbled with tools,
emailed the manufacturer and called them all fools.
After hours of struggle, the
bike finally took shape,
With a few cuts and bruises and the aid of duct tape
He stood back and gaped at
the bike he just built
It weaved and it wobbled and rolled with a tilt
His frustration grew; his
voice shook as he spoke
"The directions are Greek, it’s all a sick joke"
At this point he snapped, his
thinking unclear
He’ll do something stupid; this was my big fear.
He grabbed each toy’s
instructions, oh why won’t he learn,
Tossed them into the fire, chanting "burn baby burn"
"Burn Disney, burn
Huffy, to blazes with you
Burn Fisher Price, Playskool and Hasbro, too"
As smoke filled the room,
this was his first clue
That in a moment of haste, he had neglected the flue
To the top of the mantle, to
the top of the wall
A black cloud developed and ash settled on all
Soot landed on stockings and
covered the tree
And gave a look of charcoal to all we could see
The firemen came, this
wasn’t going to be fun
Seems the neighbors saw smoke and called 9-1-1
Out came the axe, out came
the hoses
Out came a Dalmatian who trampled my roses.
"There’s no trouble
here," I swore up and down
Realizing this faux pas would soon be ‘round town
"My husband’s a good
man," I tried to explain
"The instructions weren’t clear. It drove him insane"
The fire chief nodded and
gathered his crew
Hopped onto their truck and away they all flew
But I heard them converse as
they drove out of sight
"Her husband’s the third jerk who’s done that tonight!"
** Kellie Head is a mother of
six and wife of an insane Christmas assembler. She is also the publishing
Editor of The "M" Word – Parenting Humor Magazine (http://www.the-m-word.com).
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WARNING: Consumption
of alcohol may cause an influx in the time-space continuum, whereby small
(and sometimes large) gaps of time may seem to literally disappear.
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Well, that about does it for
this month. Thank you to all who read this newsletter and we hope you find
it both enjoyable and informative. Pass it on....
Remember, we love to hear
from you. So if you have any suggestions or comments, please send us an
email.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Janice D. Byer
Docu-Type Administrative Services
http://www.docutype.net
jbyer@docutype.net
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