From the Editor
The holidays are fast approaching, so this November eNewsletter includes
quick tips to help you through the hectic weeks ahead. Learn how to place
photos in the message pane of your Christmas e-mail letter. Check out sites with wonderful holiday recipes and entertainment ideas. And because Internet threats never seem to take a holiday, we update you on a flaw in Internet Explorer and explain how to manage browser security. Never got the gift of natural math ability? No problem. The Help Desk features a site for quick math calculations..
Your Local Help Desk
Question: I need to do some calculations for converting standard
measurements to metric. What site do you suggest for this?
Answer: There are many sites that contain measurement converters, but one of the simplest can be found at google.com. Simply go to www.google.com. For example, type in "9890 yards in centimeters" (without the quotes) into the search field. Click your cursor arrow on the "Search" button and your answer (904341.6 centimeters) will appear. This tool works when figuring units of measure, math problems, physical constants, and, of course, conversions. Give it a try.
Warning! - Download Patch To Fix New Flaw In Internet Explorer
An alarming flaw was discovered in Internet Explorer's Vector
Markup Language (VML) coding which allowed hackers and cyberthieves to plant malicious computer code on thousands of websites. (VML is used for
high-quality vector graphics on the Web.) By clicking on a tainted website,
control of your computer could turn over to the attacker. E-mail spam is
being used to lure victims to these websites; many designed to steal account log-ons and other sensitive data. In some cases, the malicious program can be activated by simply opening the e-mail message or having it appear in the preview window of your Outlook inbox.
Microsoft quickly released a security patch for the VML problem and strongly encourages all Internet Explorer users to download and install this patch if they have not done so already. More information is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-oct.mspx.
Of course, it is also important to use and regularly update your computer's
anti-virus software. Always scan file attachments of all incoming e-mail
messages˜even messages from people you trust. Many viruses and worms are spread over networks, through attachments, and by sharing storage media such as diskettes, Zip disks, and CDs. You have the ultimate responsibility for protecting your computer against these threats.
Sites of the Month
This Site Gets Popular Vote
http://www.uselections.com/ - Here's a non-partisan site that covers a lot
of political ground including voter information, campaign finance updates,
news and blogs, poll results, and political humor. Click on any state to see
who is running for office. Get links to campaign websites. Read the
headlines from newspapers across the country. If you want to stay informed
on politics this month, this online resource could be just the ticket.
Too Much Turkey?
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/turkeyleftovers/turkey.html - Once
Thanksgiving dinner is done, what do you do with all the turkey that fills
up your frig? Sure, you can make turkey sandwiches. But if you're hungry for
something a bit more exciting, get inspired at recipegoldmine.com. From
Gobble Gobble Casserole to Mexican Turkey Tortilla Soup, there's a recipe
here to please any family.
Play Jeopardy! Online
http://www.jeopardy.com - If you can't get enough of Alex Trebek and this
hugely popular game show, try your hand at the online version. It's
fast-paced fun that covers the same kinds of categories you see on TV. Or
test your music knowledge with the new online Rock Roll Jeopardy! You can
also find out how to become a contestant, take a 360° set tour, check out
the message board, and even buy a Jeopardy! ringtone. Without question, this could be the answer to a dull afternoon.
All Lit Up
http://www.deckthehallsmovie.com/ - Here's a holiday movie that takes a
humorous look at the competitive "sport" of Christmas decorating in the
suburbs. When new neighbor Danny (Danny DeVito) sets out to create the
biggest holiday light display in the world, it turns the neighborhood into a
nightmare. Steve (Matthew Broderick), a suburban dad and Christmas
enthusiast, finds his previously well-planned life suddenly turned upside
down. In theaters in November, this electrically charged family film has the
power to light up the season.
100 Snapshots Every Hour
http://www.tenbyten.org/now.html - A 2005 Webby Award winner, this
fascinating site offers an ever-changing view of world events. Each hour,
10x10£ collects the 100 words and pictures that matter most on a global
scale and presents them in a single picture postcard. The pictures and
corresponding news bites are retrieved automatically from three
international news services - Reuters World News, BBC World Edition, and New York Times International News. Simply click on any of the 100 images to read the corresponding news stories.
Say thanks to our troops!
http://www.letssaythanks.com/ - Courtesy Xerox, you can send a free printed postcard to military personnel overseas!
In This Edition
>Your Local Help Desk
>Tech Tips & Tricks
>Sites of the Month
>Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples
>Feature of the Month
>Download Patch for IE
>Internet Classes
Feature
of the Month:
Voice Mail to E-Mail
With our new voice mail system, you can listen to your voice mail from
any phone and any computer with internet!
To find out more, click
here
and click on the different voice mail options.
Or call us at:
351-1460
Free Internet Classes
Courtesy of diversiCOM
Browsing Only
Melrose High School
Media Center (Library)
November 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-Mail Only
Melrose High School
Media Center (Library)
November 14, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Browsing Only
Sauk Centre High School
Computer Lab Room 14
November 20,7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
E-mail Only
Sauk Centre High School
Computer Lab Room 14
November 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Browsing Only
Kimball High School
Media Center (Library)
November 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Call to register:
351-1460
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Apples
4 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, sliced (about 8 cups sliced)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cinnamon
PREPARATION:
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cook apples until tender.
Add the cooked sweet potatoes to the cooked apples; mash until smooth.
Stir in apple juice, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Add cinnamon if desired.
Heat over low heat until hot.
Serves 6 to 8.
Tech Tips and Tricks
Placing Images Into Message Pane Of Christmas E-mail Letter
More people are choosing to send their Christmas cards via e-mail rather than through traditional mailing methods. Many recipients, however, are hesitant about opening e-mail attachments even from friends because of the viruses and worms floating around the Web. What to do? Why not create your own e-mail Christmas card by pasting images (family vacation photos, for instance) into the message pane of your e-mail message? It's easy to do. It's a good idea to only use pictures with a small file size as using large picture files will result in slow download times for dial-up connections.
To add pictures to your e-mail messages, follow these steps:
Using Windows XP SP2 Home Edition and Outlook Express 6
1. Open Outlook Express.
2. Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
3. Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message and then click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Picture" from the resulting drop-down menu.
4. When the Picture Dialog Box appears, click the "Browse" button to locate the picture you want to send.
5. Click on the picture's location to select it. Click "Open" to return to the Picture Dialog Box.
6. Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo, i.e. layout, alignment, border thickness, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
7. If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click in the "Alternate Text" field, type a description of the picture, and then click "OK."
8. Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
9. Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Netscape 7.2 on Windows XP SP2 and Mac OS X 10.4.9
1. Open Netscape Navigator Mail 7.2.
2. Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
3. Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
4. When the "Image Properties" dialog box appears, click the "Location" tab. Click on the "Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box will appear.
5. Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send, click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the "Image Properties" dialog box.
6. If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click on the "Alternate Text" radio button and type a description of the picture in the field provided and click "OK."
7. Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo. Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
8. Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
9. Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Thunderbird 1.5.0.7 for the Macintosh OS X 10.4.9 and Windows XP
1. Open Thunderbird.
2. Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
3. Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message. Click on "Insert" located on the Message Menu Bar. Select "Image" from the resulting drop-down menu.
4. When the dialog box appears, click the "Location" tab. Click on the "Choose File" button. The "Select Image File" dialog box will appear.
5. Browse to your picture. When you've found the picture you want to send, click on the picture's icon to select it. Click "Open" to return to the "Image Properties" dialog box.
6. If you want to describe the picture for "text only" e-mail programs, click on the "Alternate text" radio button and type your description of the picture in the field provided and click "OK."
7. Select from various options to alter the attributes of your photo. Options include text alignment and wrapping, spacing around the picture, etc. You do not need to select any of them.
8. Click "OK" once you've completed your settings.
9. Complete your message and click "Send."
Using Mail.app 2.1.1 for Macintosh OS X 10.4.9
1. Open Thunderbird.
2. Create a new message and prepare it for sending by addressing, giving it a title (subject), and composing a message.
3. Click your cursor arrow at the location where you'd like to place the photo within your message.
4. Drag a photo from your desktop or some other location on your hard drive and drop it into the Body of your message.
5. Complete your message and click the "Send" button.
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