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Learn the Net News--a free weekly service from Learn the Net.com
http://www.learnthenet.comVol. 2, No. 45 -- Week of November 19, 2000
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Welcome to Learn the Net News.
These days, it’s not unusual to find more than one computer in homes. Networking them lets you share files, printers, scanners and even an Internet connection. It’s now easier than ever to set up a local area network. Find out how this week:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htmWhile the holidays are a wonderful time of year, they can add stress to already busy lives. Don’t let stress spoil good times with family and friends. Learn how to lower the level with our Web Tour:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm*****************************************
Know someone new to the Net? Give them the perfect gift, "The Portable Learn the Net." Our guidebook is an economical way--just US $9.95--to get everyone connected.
To learn more and order online, go to:
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"Top Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week:"
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm1. Peruse the portraits of American presidents:
http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/travpres/index6.htm2. Improve your photos:
http://www.agfaphoto.com/library/photocourse/index.html3. Discover antimatter:
http://livefromcern.web.cern.ch/livefromcern/antimatter/index2.html4. Send a Thanksgiving e-card:
http://www.bluemountain.com/eng/thanksgiving/index.html5. Test your knowledge of strange facts:
http://www.didjaknow.com/main.html6. Publish your poetry:
http://www.thepoeticlink.com/7. Tour the ethereal city of Venice:
http://www.invenicetoday.com/eng.htm8. Prepare the perfect Thanksgiving feast:
http://www.my-meals.com/FeaturesAndAdvice/default.asp?CID=3548034&RID=0&WSID=75BA6841BB2C11D48C1E00508B76A150&UID=75BA6840BB2C11D48C1E00508B76A1509. Listen to the songs of science:
http://www.acme.com/jef/science_songs10. Eat at a vegetarian restaurant:
http://www.happycow.net/Do you have a site to recommend? Let us know, please:
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Last year, one of the biggest problems faced by e-tailers was delivering purchases on time. A number of sites failed to live up to their promises, leaving some mighty unhappy customers on Christmas Day. Although they claim to have learned from past experience, only time will tell if the problem has been corrected. To avoid disappointment, start your online shopping early.
Despite the demise of many high profile dotcom companies, there are still thousands to choose from. Before you shell out your hard-earned money, here’s our advice:
*Shop with businesses you already know and trust.
*Pay by credit card for the same protection you have when shopping in the real world.
*Don't send your credit card number by e-mail.
*Be skeptical of deals that appear too good to be true. They probably are.
*Check the shipping costs, which could make the total purchase price more than what you would pay in a retail store.
*Print a copy of your order for your records.
Finally, while many of us will be enjoying a delicious feast on Thursday in celebration of Thanksgiving, there are millions of people around the world--most of them children--who will go to bed hungry. Even more shocking, 24,000 people will die from malnutrition. You can help feed them, at no cost to you, by visiting the Hunger Site [
http://www.thehungersite.com/]. When you click on the "Donate Food" button, one of the site’s sponsors makes a contribution to the food fund. The site generates over 2.5 million cups of food each week. It’s a very worthy cause that makes innovative use of the Net. Please take the time to pay a visit. And don’t forget to click!------------------------------------------------
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