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Last week we discussed ways to manage your e-mail, this week we tackle spam, those offensive messages that clog up almost everyone’s mailboxes. I don’t know about you, but over the last few months, I had been receiving dozens of messages a day. It became incredibly annoying--so annoying that I decided to fight back. The good news is that I’ve been able to reduce the amount of spam, although not entirely eliminate it. Follow our tips and you can do the same: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/67spam.htm

Finding just the right present is usually a difficult and sometimes expensive task. Not anymore. Now you can create a personalized gift book. Find out how at CoolTool: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Don’t know a CD-ROM from a CD-RW or DVD? Confused by an alphabet soup of computer drives? This week we decipher the code and tell you what you need to know about these useful devices: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

For Latinos interested in researching their roots, our Web Tour highlights some useful genealogy resources. Exploring one’s family tree can uncover fascinating stories, as our tour leader discovered: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Know someone new to the Net? "The Portable Learn the Net" is an economical way--just US $9.95--to get everyone connected. To learn more and order online, go to: http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm.

"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week:" http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tenthings.htm

1. Explore Medieval Europe: http://eawc.evansville.edu/mepage.htm

2. Discover some new words: http://www.logophilia.com/WordSpy/

3. Make your own candles: http://crafterscommunity.com/tutorials/candles.html

4. Read a short story: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/cgi-bin/Datapull.pl?search_field=6&search_for=fiction&order_by=1,0&page=1

5. Go native with a vintage Hawaiian shirt: http://www.vintagehawaiianshirt.net/

6. Brush up on your typing: http://www.easytype.com/

7. Enjoy Pulitzer Prize-winning photos: http://www.newseum.org/pulitzer/

8. Learn about black holes: http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/pulseplanet/ax/index2.html

9. Listen to old-time radio show parodies: http://www.comedyorama.com/radio/parodies.htm

10. Follow two women's expedition across Antarctica: http://www.yourexpedition.com/bae_site_pages/index.html

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Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that many spammers now seem to operate outside the U.S., so this law wouldn’t be effective against this growing international problem. It’s a start, though. For more on pending legislation in the U.S. and around the world, and to find out what you can do, visit the website of CAUCE, the Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email at http://www.cauce.org/

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