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Do you have a friend or parent who needs help going online? Then give them "The Portable Learn the Net." At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get everyone connected. Place your order at http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm .

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What’s the most annoying thing about the Internet? If you answered "spam," then you’ve got lots of company. Junk e-mail continues to plague online communication. Spammers find new ways to escalate the barrage, as the content of their messages becomes more offensive. Don’t take this lying down! There are ways to stop spam—find out how: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

I have to admit that when it comes to identifying the location of muscles and organs inside my body, I need help. That’s why I was glad to find Human Anatomy Online. It’s like having X-ray vision, revealing what goes on beneath the skin: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Take a tour of a fire engine: http://www.city.davis.ca.us/fire/tour/

2. Enter the world of Charles Dickens: http://www.fidnet.com/~dap1955/dickens/index.html

3. Transform paper into origami creations: http://www.oriland.com/learning/practice/practice.asp

4. Turn a room into a camera obscura: http://brightbytes.com/cosite/cohome.html

5. Discover the history of time keeping: http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/time.html

6. Read spy letters from the American Revolution: http://www.si.umich.edu/spies/

7. Explore the life of Britain’s Queen Mother: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/obituaries/queen_mother/default.stm

8. Listen to excerpts from Nixon's White House tapes: http://www.c-span.org/executive/presidential/nixon.asp

9. Hear a lecture by anthropologist Margaret Mead: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/audiofiles.html#mead

10. Perfect your rubber band shooting skills: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/morganbolt/index.html?mtbrand=AOL_US

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#115

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Mar 19, 2002 6:11 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of March 17, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 11 -- Week of March 17, 2002

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What ever happened to the paperless world? Even with PDAs replacing paper planners, e-mail replacing letters and the ability to file tax returns electronically, we seem to be using more paper than ever. To learn about this indispensable resource, visit this week’s CoolTool site, Paper Online, a non-paper source for all things paper: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Readers of Learn the Net may have already mastered the most important program on their computers—the web browser. But if you want to brush up on some tricks to make surfing easier, than check out personal computing columnist Larry Magid’s tips at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Amuse yourself with oxymorons: http://www.oxymoronlist.com/

2. See amazing animal combinations: http://www.greenapple.com/%7Ejorp/amzanim/oddcombo.htm

3. Find out if you get enough sleep: http://www.emode.com/emode/tests/sleep.jsp

4. Visit the Language Museum: http://www.language-museum.com/

5. Search for the Giant Squid: http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/giantsquid/giantsquid.html

6. Go butterfly watching: http://www.enature.com/guides/select_Butterflies.asp

7. Take an insider's tour of San Francisco: http://64.176.84.194/san_fran_tour.html

8. Learn about the history of toasters: http://www.toaster.org/museum.html

9. Read the papers of Abraham Lincoln: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/alhtml/malhome.html

10. Discover the history of the universe: http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com/

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Mar 12, 2002 5:38 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of March 10, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 10 -- Week of March 10, 2002

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The case of the U.S. v. Microsoft has been dragging on for years now with no end in sight. While various remedies to Microsoft’s predatory policies have been proposed, the cure may be worse than the disease. Who may be the real losers? You! Find out why: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

In the Digital Age, your Internet Service Provider or ISP is as important as your telephone company. At the very least, a good ISP should deliver a consistent, reliable connection, dependable e-mail accounts and prompt customer service. If yours doesn’t, maybe it’s time to find a new one. This weeks’ CoolTool site, The List, is the best place to start: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Watch stand-up comedy videos: http://laffsite.com/

2. Admire X-rays of plants: http://www.uhrad.com/kids/plants.htm

3. Discover why the sky is dark at night: http://arachnoid.com/sky/index.html

4. Visit Mount Rushmore: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rushmore/

5. Build your own database: http://geekgirls.com/menu_databases.htm

6. Take the Grand Tour of Italy: http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/grand_tour/index.html

7. See the World Trade Center Ground Zero Cam: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/groundzero/index.html

8. Learn about the first American woman in space: http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/ride1.htm

9. Explore the secret lives of numbers: http://www.turbulence.org/Works/nums/index.html

10. Perfect your rubber band shooting technique: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/morganbolt/index.html?mtbrand=AOL_US

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2002 9:46 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of March 3, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 9 -- Week of March 3, 2002

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Do you have a friend or parent who needs help going online? Then give them "The Portable Learn the Net." At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get everyone connected. To place your order, go to http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm .

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If you follow business news at all, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the proposed merger of two PC giants—Hewlett Packard and Compaq. There’s been heated debate on whether this is a smart move for the companies. But less heard is the impact a merger would have on us, the consumers who buy these outfits’ products. According to personal computing expert Larry Magid, we’ll be the big losers: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

As traveling becomes safer and with vacations just months away, many people have begun to plan their holidays. One of the worst things that can happen during a sojourn is getting sick. So before you hit the road, find out what medical precautions you may need. This weeks’ CoolTool site, the Center for Disease Control, has up-to-date resources for healthy travel: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Conquer your fear of flying: http://www.fearofflyinghelp.com/

2. Adopt a virtual pet: http://www.neopets.com/

3. Discover how fortunate you are: http://www.luccaco.com/terra/terra.htm

4. Walk the Great Wall of China: http://www.walkthewall.com/

5. Find your future profession: http://quizstop.com/phpprof.htm

6. Read a biography of Marilyn Monroe: http://www.top-biography.com/9056-Marilyn%20Monore/

7. Learn about buffalo hide paintings: http://americanhistory.si.edu/hohr/buffalo/buffalohome.html

8. Explore an interactive portrait of George Washington: http://georgewashington.si.edu/portrait/index.html

9. Discover the future of voice-controlled computers: http://www.sciam.com/explorations/2001/052101compu/index.html

10. Watch the mysterious Aurora Borealis: http://www.northern-lights.no/

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#112

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Feb 25, 2002 8:11 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of February 24, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 8 -- Week of February 24, 2002

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Mac or PC? Laptop or desktop? These are just a few of the choices you have to make when purchasing a new computer. To make the best buy, learn about the various features available and which ones are right for you: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Outer space seems to be a magnet for kids’ imagination. Instead of watching the latest sci-fi flick, send your children or grandkids to this week’s CoolTool site, The Space Place. Developed by NASA, it has all kinds of space-related activities, including a cosmic poetry contest, baking moon cookies and discovering amazing facts. http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Educate yourself about wine basics: http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/basicwine/basicwine.html

2. Master your digital camera: http://www.saycheese.com/simplesteps/toc_simplesteps.asp

3. Listen to Kansas City jazz: http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/parisoftheplains/webexhibit/index.html

4. Follow the sun to Australia: http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/sun/

5. Learn the meaning of your name: http://www.behindthename.com/

6. Uncork folk art in bottles: http://www.sdjones.net/FolkArt/

7. Gaze into the cosmos with the Hubble telescope: http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/hubble/live/index.html

8. Find warning signs of global warming: http://www.climatehotmap.org/

9. Protect yourself from telephone scams: http://www.howstuffworks.com/phone-scam.htm

10. Explore the history of albumen photography: http://albumen.stanford.edu/

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Feb 19, 2002 7:49 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of February 17, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 7 -- Week of February 17, 2002

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Not too long ago, I used to spend many hours each month doing research at the library. But I haven’t set foot in one for years. Why? Because now I access card catalogues and research material right from my desktop. It’s convenient and sure saves time. Discover how to search public libraries and find all kinds of useful information online in this week’s Web Tour: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Do you find yourself cooking the same dishes all the time? Would you like to relieve your culinary rut? Then try the Epicurious recipe collection. The database contains over 13,000 recipes guaranteed to perk up mealtime. An advanced search feature lets you query by ingredients, type of cuisine and cooking method: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

If you use devices such as digital cameras and scanners, you probably connect them to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus port or USB. It’s an efficient way to transfer data that will soon get even faster. Get ready for USB 2.0: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm


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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Take care of your pet: http://www.animaland.org/petcare/

2. Test your knowledge of grammar: http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

3. Calculate your life expectancy: http://www.retireweb.com/death.html

4. Listen to the Olympic storyteller: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/greenspan/

5. Marvel at patent models: http://www.patentmodel.org/

6. Browse an encyclopedia of toons: http://www.toonopedia.com/

7. Read an eyewitness account of King Tut's tomb: http://www.ibiscom.com/tut.htm

8. Visit the cathedral of Notre-Dame of Chartres: http://www.chartres-csm.org/us_fixe/index.html

9. Hear Hispano music recordings from the Rio Grande: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rghome.html

10. Watch movies about life in the 20th century: http://www.archive.org/movies/

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2002 6:04 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of February 10, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 6 -- Week of February 10, 2002

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Have you ever wanted your own Internet domain name? One key advantage is that you can have a personalized email address. The good news is that it’s never been cheaper to register a name. You can do it for just US $9.99. Find out how to become the master of your own domain: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

As we age, our eyesight invariably diminishes. If you’re like me, you would rather squint than admit defeat by donning a pair of glasses. Believe-it-or-not, you can improve your vision by doing daily exercises. Read all about it, then throw away your specs, http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

No one disputes that the world has shrunk. But vast differences still remain between countries, ranging from the design of flags to the makeup of populations. For a dossier on the nations of the world, visit this week’s CoolTool site, CountryReports.org: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Tie a fancy knot: http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm

2. Enjoy the art of spam: http://www.cspam.com/

3. Learn to speak Spanish: http://www.studyspanish.com/

4. Train as a lifeguard: http://www.chiave.com/clients/jbpub/lg/index.html

5. Tour a 3D brain: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html

6. Play a Valentine's game: http://www.kidsdomain.com/games/val.html

7. Learn how a lottery works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/lottery.htm

8. Explore the history of African American music: http://www2.worldbook.com/features/aamusic/html/intro.htm

9. Journey into a Costa Rican cloud forest: http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/climate/

10. Create your own backyard wildlife habitat: http://www.enature.com/backyardwildlife/

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Online learning is a wonderful and convenient way to acquire new skills at your own pace. Last week in partnership with U Live and Learn, we launched eight online classes that teach Internet literacy. Each class has quizzes and many other interactive features to test your knowledge. Priced at just US $6.95 each, the proceeds help support our free services. To learn more about the classes and to register, visit this link:

http://www.uliveandlearn.com/courses/cdetail.cfm?courseid=45

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Feb 4, 2002 8:41 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of February 3, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 5 -- Week of February 3, 2002

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An economic downturn can have its bright side. For instance, to empty their warehouses of a glut of computers, PC manufacturers now offer rock bottom prices. If you’re looking for a new computer or maybe a second one, you can save a bundle. Discover our top choices: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Despite the many dotcom failures, the Internet can be a boon to anyone with a little entrepreneurial spirit. With its global reach and relatively low cost, cyberspace is a good place to promote your services. Read one businesswoman’s online success story: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Whether you feel like taking a whirl around the dance floor or just listening to some inspiring music, visit this week’s CoolTool site, Ballroom Dancers. Learn a few fancy steps, take some lessons, find a partner—it’s all here. Who knows, you may be the next Ginger Rogers or Fred Astaire: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Revisit the 80s: http://www.80s.com/

2. Make a valentine: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/valentine/

3. Cure your cold: http://health.discovery.com/centers/coldsflu/coldsflu.html

4. Enjoy Swiss graphic design: http://swissposters.library.cmu.edu/Swiss/

5. Redo your office: http://www.moma.org/workspheres/

6. Join an expedition for salmon: http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/salmon/index.html

7. Marvel at cartoons based on readers' dreams: http://www.slowwave.com/

8. Browse through the atlas of the moon: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/research/lunar_orbiter/

9. Get urbane with The New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/

10. Explore the art of Latin America: http://www.artnexus.com/

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Jan 28, 2002 6:36 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of January 27, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 4 -- Week of January 27, 2002

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Do you have a friend or parent who needs help going online? Why not order "The Portable Learn the Net." At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get everyone connected. To place your order, go to http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm

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You may have heard the slogan, "The network is the computer," attributed to Sun Microsystem’s CEO, Scott McNealy. It’s a vision of delivering services over the Internet that depends on a reliable network connection. But what happens if the connection fails? Find out how to minimize your downtime: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

The Internet has made conducting research a snap. Few projects are as rewarding as discovering your family’s history. From the comfort of your desktop you can learn about the legacy of your ancestors. Begin your genealogical journey with our Web Tour: Family Trees for tips on unearthing your roots: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

How many pennies would it take build a structure as large as the Empire State Building or to cover a football field? Visualizing large numbers isn’t easy, but this week’s CoolTool site, The MegaPenny Project, attempts to do just that. If you’ve ever wondered what a trillion looks like, you’ll learn the answer here: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Learn how to make a movie: http://www.admitone.org/

2. Take a virtual trip to London: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/

3. Experience Volkswagen concept cars: http://www.vw.com/concept/

4. Relive Nixon's meeting with Elvis: http://www.nara.gov/exhall/nixon_elvis/index.html

5. Find out how a web server works: http://webcompare.internet.com/webbasics/index.html

6. Explore Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre: http://shakespeare.eb.com/

7. Enjoy classics at the Museum of Television and Radio: http://www.mtr.org/

8. Discover the history of plumbing in the White House: http://www.plumbingproducts.com/hiswhitehouse.html

9. Browse through the Encyclopedia of the Orient: http://www.i-cias.com/e.o/

10. Review the best political cartoons of 2001: http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/Bestof2001/main.asp

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Jan 21, 2002 11:28 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of January 20, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 3 -- Week of January 20, 2002

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For years now, futurists have predicted the convergence of the PC and TV. Although this prediction has been happening slowly, new devices unveiled recently may speed up the process. Discover what new thrills await us all in the digital home of tomorrow: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

The late 20^th century may well be remembered for the Internet boom that was supposed to change the way everyone shopped, among other things. Of course it didn’t quite turn out that way. Yet for small business owners, selling online does offer some unique opportunities. This week’s Web Tour focuses on selling stamps on the Net, but the pointers here will help anyone thinking of setting up an online store: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

With the upcoming Winter Olympics, this is the perfect time to brush up on the rules of games like hockey and curling. This week’s CoolTool site, Rules Central.com, puts these and hundreds of others at your fingertips: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Make a dancing snowman: http://www.tvdance.com/snowman/

2. Plant some wildflowers: http://www.wild-flowers.com/

3. Find movie reviews: http://www.mrqe.com/

4. Test your intelligence: http://www.iqtest.com/iqtestprep1.html

5. Decipher British slang: http://dictionaryofslang.co.uk/

6. Get the lowdown on U.S. presidents: http://www.potus.com

7. Learn about endangered species: http://eelink.net/EndSpp/

8. Plan an adventure trip: http://iexplore.com/

9. Explore the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.: http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/

10, Enjoy an exhibit of Mexican film posters: http://www.onr.com/user/doggz/gallery.htm

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:20 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of January 13, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 2 -- Week of January 13, 2002

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Many of you may have already customized your computer’s desktop with screensavers, family photos and custom graphics. But with some new software tools, Windows users can now convert their screens into works of art. If it’s time for a change, then learn how to give your PC a total makeover: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

As if air travel wasn’t annoying enough, now it’s necessary to get to the airport hours before flight departures. Fortunately, there are alternative ways to get between two points. One of the most enduring is taking the train. Not only will it be more scenic, but it may be faster too. For a roundup of worldwide railroads, take this week’s Web Tour: All Aboard! at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

As far as I’m concerned, most radio stations are pretty bad, loaded with repetitive music and in-your-face commercials. That’s why I’ve started listening to radio over the Internet. Over 2, 500 stations from around that world, both commercial and non-commercial, "broadcast" online. For your listening enjoyment, use our CoolTool site, Radio Locator, to find the right one for you: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Create your own online poll: http://www.pollcaster.com/createapoll.shtml

2. Learn how a digital camera works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/digital-camera.htm

3. Brew the perfect cup of tea: http://www.inpursuitoftea.com/brew.htm

4. Ace your next job interview: http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/aceinterview/aceinterview.html

5. Discover the truth behind urban legends: http://www.snopes2.com/

6. Find anagrams for your favorite phrases: http://wordsmith.org/anagram/

7. Stroll through the old computer archive: http://www.old-computers.com/

8. See hundreds of different tarot decks: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/

9. Track the International Space Station: http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/temp/StationLoc.html

10. Enjoy an exhibit of American money: http://www.frbsf.org/currency/

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Jan 7, 2002 6:18 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of January 6, 2002

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Vol. 4, No. 1 -- Week of January 6, 2002

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Happy New Year and welcome to Learn the Net News.

Computer makers have been ringing their hands recently because sales have plummeted precipitously. It seems that most people that want computers already have them. To lure new customers, manufacturers are now peddling fancy features. The question is, what do you really need? Find out at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

A sound night’s sleep is essential for good health, yet millions spend hours tossing and turning in bed. If this sounds familiar, check out this week’s Web Tour. It features sites that may put you to sleep--with reliable advice for getting the rest you need: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

I’m always searching for tidbits of information and have dozens of informational sites bookmarked in my web browser. But some industrious soul at George Washington University has compiled a comprehensive list of online reference tools designed to locate facts fast. Be sure to make it a Favorite: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Listen to sci-fi audio dramas: http://www.scifi.com/set/

2. Relax with yoga basics: http://www.yogabasics.com/mainpage.html

3. Flip through monster trading cards: http://www.horrorcards.org/

4. Find your spiritual path: http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=101

5. Decipher some optical illusions: http://sendafriend.com/illusions/

6. View panoramas of Mars: http://www.astrosurf.com/planete-mars/goursac/marineris.html

7. Go inside the International Space Station: http://www.turbulence.org/Works/iss/

8. Enjoy the music of Enya: http://www.enya.com/

9. Learn how an art exhibition is curated: http://www.nga.gov/feature/nouveau/nouveau.htm

10. Explore a photographic history of Mexico: http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/digital/mexico/

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#104

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Fri Dec 21, 2001 10:52 pm
Subject: Happy Holidays from Learn the Net News

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Vol. 3, No. 45 -- Week of December 23, 2001

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Welcome to Learn the Net News.

[No, it’s not Monday, the day we typically send out the newsletter. We’re mailing it a bit early because we’re closing the office today for the holidays. This is the last newsletter you’ll receive until 2002.]

Some people have too much time on their hands, like the malicious folks who write computer viruses. As the recipient of at least fifty infected e-mails a day, I have nothing but scorn for the creators of these destructive programs. One of them has written a worm disguised as a holiday greeting. The so-called Happy New Year worm can damage your operating system by deleting critical files, so beware. To learn more about it, read this story from ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2833821,00.html

Vigilance and anti-virus software have kept my system from becoming fatally infected. It’s a constant battle, though. In fact a thorough scan of over 200,000 files on my hard drive did turn up some infected files, Fortunately no great damage had occurred. But all it takes is one foolish act, as our technology expert, Larry Magid, discovered: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Despite the dangers lurking online, you can also discover real joys. In that way, the Net certainly reflects the real world. Experience some of the greatest artworks ever created at online museums. If you’re housebound and looking for an inspiring adventure, take the Art Attack Web Tour: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

In the 1950’s designers Charles and Ray Eames developed the concept of the Power of Ten as a way to visualize large numbers. Now you can explore this living concept on the Web with a series of startling images, each one ten times larger or smaller than the preceding one. This ingenious site is sure to fascinate you: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Make some New Year's resolutions: http://www.how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com/index.html

2. Have your fortune told: http://www.ticqle.com/wired/fun/fortune.asp

3. Gaze into the magic mirror: http://frontier.dreamhost.com/askmagic.htm

4. Discuss your dreams: http://www.seanmattison.com/dreamcatcher/

5. Explore Places of Power: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/placesOfPower/index.shtml

6. Learn about the euro, Europe's new currency: http://www.euro.ecb.int/

7. Simplify travel with some handy tips: http://www.freetraveltips.com/

8. Indulge your passion for art at the Artchive: http://www.artchive.com/

9. Interact with Berlin's Blinkenlights: http://www.blinkenlights.de/

10. Take an eyewitness tour of the 20th century: http://www.ibiscom.com/20frm.htm

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#103

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Dec 17, 2001 7:27 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of December 16, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 44 -- Week of December 16, 2001

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With kids out of school and many businesses on holiday vacation, Hollywood studios traditionally release major motion pictures in mid-December. How do these blockbusters make it to the silver screen? Follow the development of a movie from concept to celluloid at this week’s CoolTool site, the Cinema. See what it’s like to produce your own $40 million extravaganza at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Computer makers are trying to think outside the box by designing machines that transcend the desktop. Will we soon be using tablet PCs and other exotic devices? Tech expert Larry Magid surveys the new hardware to see if they’re ready for prime time: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Want to save energy while still keeping warm? Try making a quilt. These useful and decorative blankets are fun to sew and destined to become a family heirloom. To get started, take our Quilting Web Tour at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Bake a gingerbread house: http://www.gingerbreadlane.com/

2. Generate a letter of apology: http://www.karmafarm.com/formletter.html

3. Learn how Christmas works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm

4. Make some paper snowflakes: http://www.highhopes.com/snowflakes.html

5. Test your reflexes: http://www.reflexgame.com/

6. Troubleshoot your car problems: http://www.autosite.com/garage/symptoms/trblsht.asp

7. Marvel at the wacky patent of the month: http://colitz.com/site/wackyf.htm

8. Discover the science behind the news: http://whyfiles.org/

9. Admire the White House Christmas decorations: http://www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/

10. Devour a timeline of food: http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/food.html

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#102

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Dec 10, 2001 8:19 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of December 9, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 43 -- Week of December 9, 2001

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With just two weeks remaining before Christmas, time is at a premium. There’s just too much to do. So in the interest of saving you some precious minutes--and maybe even some hard-earned money--this week’s newsletter will get right to the point.

Shopping online is a very convenient way to avoid the crowds and eliminate stress. I suspect that most of our faithful readers have already made quite a few purchases over the Net. Even if you consider yourself an e-shopping expert, we have some tips that will ensure a safe and secure cyber-spree. And if you need a briefing before setting out, our articles will get you up to speed in no time.

Point your web browser to our Holiday Shopping Guide at http://www.learnthenet.com.

To comparison shop for the best values, visit Learn the Net Stores at http://www.smartshop.com/cgi-bin/main.cgi?ssa=1029

Finally, if you need a unique holiday gift, consider ordering "The Portable Learn the Net." At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get connected. We’ll even get it to you before Christmas if you don’t delay. To place your order, go to http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm

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#101

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Dec 3, 2001 7:41 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of December 2, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 42 -- Week of December 2, 2001

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Need a unique holiday gift? Order "The Portable Learn the Net " and help a friend or family member go online with our friendly guidebook. At US $9.95, it’s an economical way to get everyone connected. To learn more and order online, go to http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm

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At this time of year, stores shelves brim with all kinds of digital devices. The selection can be overwhelming, but don’t despair. Technology expert Larry Magid has made a list of his favorites. Read his gift-giving recommendations at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

If you want to avoid the seasonal weight gain this year, try our CoolTool site this week. The Calorie Calculator will help you keep the pounds off by tallying up how much you’ve eaten. It’s worth a try, right? http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Parrots are among the bird world’s most personable birds. They even make good pets! Our Web Tour explores the secrets of these colorful feathered friends: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

In case you missed it, be sure to review our top seven security tips for safer surfing. This is particularly important given the rapid spread of computer viruses. Keep your PC in the pink at http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/79secure.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Learn about sleeping in airports: http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm

2. Direct a digital movie: http://www.digitalfilms.com/

3. Whip up some holiday egg nog: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fdata%2F10335.xml&categoryid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fcategory%2Fdata%2Fsc_1410.xml&catref=SC1410"

4. Explore a virtual cave: http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave/index.html

5. Transform paper into an airplane: http://www.paperplane.org/

6. Compose your own electronic music: http://www.radioscience.com/theremin/thereminlab.htm

7. Take the Fake or Foto challenge" http://www.fakeorfoto.com/index.html

8. Share a yuck with the Three Stooges: http://www.threestooges.com/

9. Enjoy bible stories illustrated with Legos: http://www.thereverend.com/brick_testament/index.html

10. Consider getting a new haircut: http://www.geocities.com/barberkent/

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#100

From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2001 11:07 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News-- Week of November 25, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 41 -- Week of November 25, 2001

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Security is a hot issue these days, particularly in the wake of the September 11^th attacks. By taking a few simple steps, you can stop PC intruders in their tracks. Check out our top seven security tips for safer surfing: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/79secure.htm

I don’t know about you, but every week my e-mail box seems to collect more junk. It’s become an incredible annoyance. Luckily some of the clutter can be eliminated. Learn how to dump the junk mail: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

‘Tis the season for holiday parties. If you haven’t planned yours yet, you can simplify the process with some free Web tools: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

A crossword puzzle provides a wonderful workout for your gray matter. But it can also be amazingly frustrating. With this CoolTool site, One Across, you may never be stumped again. Enter a keyword or two from the clue and up pops the answer. Maybe it’s cheating, but you’re only fooling yourself: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

1. Make a wacky face: http://www.miniclip.com/wackyfaces.htm

2. Learn about the theory of color: http://members.home.net/mrsparker2/intro.htm

3. Explore the mineral kingdom: http://www.minerals.net/

4. Find out if you have a phobia: http://phobialist.com/

5. Take a tour of lighthouses: http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/light/

6. Learn how a plane's black box works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/black-box.htm

7. Page through the dictionary of made up words: http://www.pseudodictionary.com/

8. Visit the museum of defunct home pages: http://www.disobey.com/ghostsites/

9. Locate the geographic coordinates of any country: http://www.graphicmaps.com/webimage/countrys/codatal.htm

10. Play the Way of the Exploding Stick: http://www.evolver.co.uk/wayofthestick.html

Best wishes to all at the start of the holiday season.

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Nov 13, 2001 6:41 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of November 11, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 40 -- Week of November 11, 2001

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Despite the tough economic times, you can still live a rich life. Sure, you’ll have to do some belt tightening, but it doesn’t have to be a hardship. Look at it as a challenge. Remember that a dollar saved is a dollar earned! This week our Web Tour features sites for frugal living: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

One easy way to save money is by economizing on printing. While the printers themselves are amazingly cheap these days, ink cartridges can cost a small fortune. Learn how to conserve ink by printing in draft mode and other cost-cutting tips: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Our CoolTool site this week, Find A Grave, contains millions of burial records that you can search by criteria such as name, location and date. The database is heavily populated by deceased "celebrities" (including animals), so if you’re curious as to where Billie Holiday or Mr. Ed are interred, this is the place to find out: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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"Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week"

Explore the sport of life and death: http://www.ballgame.org/

2. Take a digital photo course: http://www.shortcourses.com/editing/index.htm

3. Read a dead letter: http://www.thedeadletter.com/

4. Learn about electric money: http://www.pbs.org/opb/electricmoney/

5. Visit the Bad Fads Museum: http://www.badfads.com/home.html

6. Help preserve a traffic cone: http://www.trafficcone.com/

7. Watch parodies of music videos: http://www.videoparodies.com/

8. Play games that test your knowledge of the Bible: http://biblescramble.com/

9. Create a virtual ice cream sundae: http://www.cybercones.com/

10. Unravel the mystery of Cleopatra: http://www.fmnh.org/cleopatra/cleopatra.html

This is the last newsletter until after Thanksgiving. To all our readers who celebrate Turkey Day, we wish you a very happy holiday. Despite the economic downturn, terrorist attacks and world conflict, we have much to be grateful for. Enjoy the time with family and friends.

Best wishes,

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Oct 29, 2001 7:53 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of October 28, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 39 -- Week of October 28, 2001

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Help a friend or family member go online with our friendly guidebook, "The Portable Learn the Net." It’s 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

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Last week Microsoft launched its new operating system and is reportedly spending $200 million to publicize Windows XP. Most technology reviewers have given XP high marks, but is it a "must-have" product? And for those who are thinking of upgrading, what will it take to make XP work on your system? Get the inside story this week: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Living just sixty miles from one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions has given me an opportunity to learn first-hand about the joys of the grape. But you don’t have to drive to wine country to explore the beverage of Bacchus. Take a tour of some informative and intoxicating sites for wine-lovers: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

I have to admit that Halloween ranks among my favorite holidays, maybe because I have an incorrigible sweet tooth. As a child, my idea of heaven was a bag full of candy! Just as exciting was the mysterious transformation on the night of October 31. Even ordinary pumpkins became glowing beacons. No Halloween is complete without a Jack-O-Lantern. For creative ideas on pumpkin carving, visit our CoolTool site: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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It’s our Halloween edition

1. Celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead: http://www.calacafeast.com/intro1.html

2. Send a ghoulish greeting card: http://www.123greetings.com/events/halloween/

3. Brew some supernatural treats: http://www.vamphalloween.com/recipes/

4. Sneak inside the Salem Witch Museum: http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/

5. Discover the truth about werewolves: http://members.tripod.com/alam25/

6. Watch for the ghostly White Lady: http://www.ordsallhall.org/ghost.html

7. Find out if you're a vampire: http://www.cs.utk.edu/~ghenry/vamptest.html

8. Crawl into a vintage coffin: http://www.vintagecoffins.com/

9. Ponder the macabre writings of Edgar Allan Poe: http://www.gothic.net/poe/works.html

10. Make your own haunted house: http://familycrafts.about.com/library/weekly/aa091100a.htm

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Oct 23, 2001 7:12 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of October 21, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 38 -- Week of October 21, 2001

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A poll released yesterday indicates that two-thirds of Americans are not concerned about biological attacks. For the most part, the targets of anthrax-laced letters have been high-profile political and media figures. Still, knowledge goes a long way to quelling anxiety. Learn how biological and chemical agents work and how to protect yourself: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

During these uncertain times, many people are staying close to home. That doesn’t mean that you have to forgo cultural activities. Many of the world’s great art and science centers have online outposts. This week our Web Tour features some of the best: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

For certain kinds of things, like video editing or working on two documents simultaneously, there’s an enormous advantage to having two monitors on your desk. Mac users have been able to do this for years; newer Windows operating systems such as Windows98 and WindowsME now support multiple monitors. If you’re thinking of adding a screen, discover the easiest way to set this up: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

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Take the business etiquette quiz: http://quiz.ivillage.com/work/tests/bizetquiz1.htm

Share a smile with Mel Brooks: http://www.tmbhs.com/tmbhs/

Feel the heat with chile peppers: http://www.chileplants.com/photos.htm

Cook some Thai food: http://asiarecipe.com/thailand.html

Tour the Guggenheim Museum: http://www.guggenheim.com/

Learn how exercise works: http://fitness.howstuffworks.com/sports-physiology.htm

Read about Nobel Prize winners: http://www.nobel.se/

Hurl a comet towards your favorite planet: http://janus.astro.umd.edu/astro/impact.html

See a timeline of the 20th century: http://timelines.ws/20thcent/TWENTIETHCENT.HTML

Marvel at famous advertising slogans: http://advertising.utexas.edu/research/slogans/

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Date: Tue Oct 16, 2001 7:04 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News-- Week of October 14, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 37 -- Week of October 14, 2001

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Readers of this newsletter have undoubtedly heard it before, but it certainly bears repeating now more than ever--back up your data. Whether it’s business or personal files, having copies will give you peace of mind and save you a lot of grief in the event that your data is destroyed. The good news is that it’s easy to do. Find out the best methods from our technology wizard: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

I don’t know anyone who likes to visit the dentist. You can avoid these painful trips by practicing good oral hygiene. This week’s CoolTool, the InteliHealth Dental site, has a wealth of information to help you maintain a healthy set of choppers: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Fishing is a wonderful way to spend a lazy day. Even if you can’t find the time to drop a line in the water, you can read all about this relaxing sport. For a sampling of some of the best fishing sites, take our Web Tour: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

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1. Improve your snapshots: http://www.egphotos.com/Pages/snap1.html

2. Watch videos of baby animals: http://www.sandiegozoo.com/virtualzoo/videos/index.html

3. Chuckle at dumb laws: http://www.dumblaws.com/

4. Peruse classic movie posters: http://www.amazing3rdplanet.com/movie-poster-index.html

5. Create your own snowstorm: http://freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/snow.htm

6. Track the annual migration of the salmon: http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/salmon/index.html

7. See what it's like to be a war correspondent: http://www.newseum.org/warstories/

8. View the earth science picture of the day: http://epod.usra.edu/

9. Enter the Miami AirDash classic plane race: http://www.historicwings.com/features99/airdash/top-entryform.html

10. Learn how gas masks work: http://www.howstuffworks.com/gas-mask.htm

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From: Michael Lerner <mlerner@...>
Date: Wed Oct 3, 2001 7:44 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of September 30, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 36 -- Week of September 30, 2001

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This week’s newsletter is late because I had to make an unexpected trip due to a family emergency. Like many other people, I was somewhat apprehensive about getting on a plane, but airport security was tight and my flights were mercifully uneventful. While I’m of the opinion that flying is still the safest way to travel, some folks feel differently. One way to eliminate travel while continuing to conduct business is to hold virtual meetings. In all likelihood, you may have conferencing software already installed on your computer. Learn how to harness these useful tools: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

The Smithsonian Institution has started a project known as the Book of Reflections. You can record your thoughts about the events of September 11, which will become part of the permanent archive. To contribute your comments visit http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

Using electronic coupons is a terrific way to save yourself some money, especially with the economy in decline and the holidays approaching rapidly. Discover how to find and use these deals: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/save.htm

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

1. Assemble an interactive puzzle: http://www.jigzone.com/

2. Gaze upon the Eiffel Tower: http://www-compat.tf1.fr/livecam//paris.phtml?langue=uk&cam=eiffel

3. Draft a letter of resignation: http://www.i-resign.com/uk/letters/

4. Listen to some bluegrass music: http://www.bluegrassworld.com/bgwie4.htm

5. Learn about milk: http://www.whymilk.com/

6. Record a new answering machine message: http://www.answeringmachine.co.uk/

7. Amuse yourself with dimwitted crime capers: http://www.electricferret.com/bozo/previous.htm

8. Have fun with words in different languages: http://home.talkcity.com/LibraryLawn/shoecabbage/

9. Enjoy the art of the Impressionists: http://www.biography.com/impressionists/

10. See what's been sold in vending machines: http://www.chaparraltree.com/vending/

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Sep 24, 2001 7:34 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of September 23, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 35 -- Week of September 23, 2001

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It’s been quite a week. The world holds its breath, waiting to see what will happen next. On America’s East Coast, while the rescue and recover efforts continue, the healing process has begun with tributes to the innocent lives lost. For a moving look at memorials held all around the world, visit the online photo exhibit at http://www.google.com/thankyou/

As I mentioned last week consider adding your thoughts to those of over 650,000 others by lighting a virtual candle: http://wwwcgi.icq.com/cgi-bin/memorial/candles.pl5

While the memory of September 11 remains painful, it’s vital for everyone to try to resume normal lives. Curtailing everyday activities only furthers the goals of the terrorists. This week, we are featuring an article about using coupons to save money while shopping online. Many online businesses are encouraging purchases by offering significant discounts. So save yourself a few dollars and help the ailing American economy too: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/save.htm

We are repeating last week’s "Ten Things" because we feel that there is still a pressing need to mobilize everyone’s help and support:

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

1. Contribute to the Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org

2. Make a donation to the Salvation Army: https://secure.salvationarmy.org/salarmy.nsf/Donation?Openform

3. Support the United Way of New York City: http://september11fund.org/epledge/sept11.cfm

4. Donate to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund: http://daily.iaff.org/fund.htm

5. Locate a local center to donate blood: http://4.21.230.152/aboutabc/membership.htm

6. Read a round-up of attack reports and commentary: http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/special/attack/blog.html

7. Express your thoughts in the 9/11 Disaster forum: http://forums.craigslist.org/?areaID=1&forumID=35

8. Participate in an e-mail support group: http://www.griefnet.org/

9. Help your children cope with tragedy: http://www.brighthorizons.com/talktochildren/

10. Support economic stability by purchasing stock: http://www.etrade.com

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Another kind of attack gripped the world last week--yet another destructive computer virus. You can contract the so-called Nimba virus by opening infected e-mail attachments and perhaps more alarming, by visiting infected websites. If you haven’t taken precautions, what are you waiting for? Refer to our "Computer Virus" article for advice and free software: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/37virus.htm

United we stand!

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2001 4:33 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of September 16, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 34 -- Week of September 16, 2001

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Like millions of other people around the world, I was stunned by the
horrifying events in the New York and Washington last week. It is a
tragedy of epic proportions for the victims and their families. Our
most profound sympathy goes out to them and to the brave rescue
workers who continue their heroic activities to find survivors.

As a former New Yorker, I've been particularly touched by the
devastation in lower Manhattan. But I also appreciate how tough and
purposeful New Yorkers can be. I have no doubt that the city will
recover and rebuild, although the scars will always remain.

During the past week television has provided extraordinary coverage
of fast breaking events. Like so many other people, I've been
transfixed by the images of horror and heroism. I can only applaud
the restrained reportage and sober commentary from the American
networks. I've also spent many hours online, marveling at how the
Internet is helping people cope--everything from making donations,
finding loved ones, exchanging ideas and reading in-depth analysis
from international publications. There is even a virtual memorial
where you can light a candle and post your thoughts for others to
read. As of this writing over 350,000 people from every part of the
world have participated in this moving tribute. Add your voice at
http://wwwcgi.icq.com/cgi-bin/memorial/candles.pl5

Of course there are many other ways you can help and remain connected:

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

1. Contribute to the Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org

2. Make a donation to the Salvation Army:
https://secure.salvationarmy.org/salarmy.nsf/Donation?Openform

3. Support the United Way of New York City:
http://september11fund.org/epledge/sept11.cfm

4. Donate to the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund:
http://daily.iaff.org/fund.htm

5. Locate a local center to donate blood:
http://4.21.230.152/aboutabc/membership.htm

6. Read a round-up of attack reports and commentary:
http://www.siliconvalley.com/news/special/attack/blog.html

7. Express your thoughts in the 9/11 Disaster forum:
http://forums.craigslist.org/?areaID=1&forumID=35

8. Participate in an e-mail support group: http://www.griefnet.org/

9. Help your children cope with tragedy:
http://www.brighthorizons.com/talktochildren/

10. Support economic stability by purchasing stock:
http://www.etrade.com

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While television excels at providing visceral images, the Internet
has become the global forum for sharing ideas people-to-people.
I've read too many moving posts to recount here, but I would like to share
with you something that I read this yesterday morning. It is particularly
poignant and timely as the U.S. prepares for war:

"I've been hearing a lot of talk about "bombing Afghanistan back to
the Stone Age." Ronn Owens, on KGO Talk Radio today, allowed that
this would mean killing innocent people, people who had nothing to do
with this atrocity, but "we're at war, we have to accept collateral
damage. What else can we do?" Minutes later I heard some TV pundit
discussing whether we "have the belly to do what must be done."

And I thought about the issues being raised especially hard because I
am from Afghanistan, and even though I've lived here for 35 years
I've never lost track of what's going on there. So I want to tell
anyone who will listen how it all looks from where I'm standing.

I speak as one who hates the Taliban and Osama Bin Laden. There is no
doubt in my mind that these people were responsible for the atrocity
in New York. I agree that something must be done about those
monsters.

But the Taliban and Ben Laden are not Afghanistan. They're not even
the government of Afghanistan. The Taliban are a cult of ignorant
psychotics who took over Afghanistan in 1997. Bin Laden is a
political criminal with a plan. When you think Taliban, think Nazis.
When you think Bin Laden, think Hitler. And when you think "the
people of Afghanistan" think "the Jews in the concentration camps."
It's not only that the Afghan people had nothing to do with this
atrocity. They were the first victims of the perpetrators. They would
exult if someone would come in there, take out the Taliban and clear
out the rats nest of international thugs holed up in their country.

Some say, why don't the Afghans rise up and overthrow the Taliban?
The answer is, they're starved, exhausted, hurt, incapacitated,
suffering. A few years ago, the United Nations estimated that there
are 500,000 disabled orphans in Afghanistan--a country with no
economy, no food. There are millions of widows. And the Taliban has
been burying these widows alive in mass graves. The soil is littered
with land mines, the farms were all destroyed by the Soviets. These
are a few of the reasons why the Afghan people have not overthrown
the Taliban.

We come now to the question of bombing Afghanistan back to the Stone
Age. Trouble is, that's been done. The Soviets took care of it
already. Make the Afghans suffer? They're already suffering. Level
their houses? Done. Turn their schools into piles of rubble? Done.
Eradicate their hospitals? Done. Destroy their infrastructure? Cut
them off from medicine and health care? Too late. Someone already did
all that.

New bombs would only stir the rubble of earlier bombs. Would they at
least get the Taliban? Not likely. In today's Afghanistan, only the
Taliban eat, only they have the means to move around. They'd slip
away and hide. Maybe the bombs would get some of those disabled
orphans, they don't move too fast, they don't even have wheelchairs.
But flying over Kabul and dropping bombs wouldn't really be a strike
against the criminals who did this horrific thing. Actually it would
only be making common cause with the Taliban--by raping once again
the people they've been raping all this time

So what else is there? What can be done, then? Let me now speak with
true fear and trembling. The only way to get Bin Laden is to go in
there with ground troops. When people speak of "having the belly to
do what needs to be done" they're thinking in terms of having the
belly to kill as many as needed. Having the belly to overcome any
moral qualms about killing innocent people. Let's pull our heads out
of the sand. What's actually on the table is Americans dying. And not
just because some Americans would die fighting their way through
Afghanistan to Bin Laden's hideout. It's much bigger than that folks.
Because to get any troops to Afghanistan, we'd have to go through
Pakistan. Would they let us? Not likely. The conquest of Pakistan
would have to be first. Will other Muslim nations just stand by? You
see where I'm going. We're flirting with a world war between Islam
and the West.

And guess what: that's Bin Laden's program. That's exactly what he
wants. That's why he did this. Read his speeches and statements. It's
all right there. He really believes Islam would beat the west. It
might seem ridiculous, but he figures if he can polarize the world
into Islam and the West, he's got a billion soldiers. If the west
wreaks a holocaust in those lands, that's a billion people with
nothing left to lose, that's even better from Bin Laden's point of
view. He's probably wrong, in the end the west would win, whatever
that would mean, but the war would last for years and millions would
die, not just theirs but ours. Who has the belly for that? Bin Laden
does. Anyone else? "

Tamim Ansary

[To follow the thread of this discussion, go to:
http://forums.zdnet.com/group/zd.Anchordesk/anchordesk/anchordesktb.tp
t/@thread@17879@forward@1@D-,D@ALL/@article@17879?
EXP=ALL&VWM=hr&ROS=1 ]

Let's all pray for an end to senseless violence.

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Sep 10, 2001 4:57 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of September 9, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 33 -- Week of September 9, 2001

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When I was in college, a supply of notebooks and pens were the essential items I’d buy at the beginning of the semester. These days, a computer tops the must-have list for many students. The question is, which one? A PC or a Mac? A laptop or desktop? Tech expert Larry Magid offers some guidance for parents: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Looking for a peak experience, as in exploring mountain tops? Then this week’s Web Tour is for you. If you’re planning on going hiking, get all kinds of useful information before you head out. But you can also get vicarious thrills just by surfing through the alpine scenery: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Electronic musical instruments have been around for over a century. In fact the first one, the Musical Telegraph, was invented in 1876. Discover the melodic history of these tuneful devices: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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

1. Create your own newspaper: http://www.crayon.net/

2. Grow your own snow crystals: http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/project/project.htm

3. Admire the Statue of Liberty live: http://www.sccorp.com/cam/

4. Learn how an ATM works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/atm.htm

5. Test your typing speed: http://www.funkypages.com/hahaha.php?page=/typing/index.php

6. Vent your road rage: http://aboveaveragedriver.com/

7. Visit the Museum of Advertising Icons: http://www.toymuseum.com/

8. Take a photographic tour of wildlife: http://www.wildlifenature.com/

9. Discover the chemistry of cooking: http://www.uen.org/utahlink/lp_res/nutri375.html

10. Watch the corn grow high: http://www.iowafarmer.com/corncam/corn.html

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Sun Aug 26, 2001 4:44 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of August 26, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 32 -- Week of August 26, 2001

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I recently put together an album of old family photos. After scanning the wrinkled, overexposed images, I used photo-editing software to enhance the far from perfect images. The results you can achieve are astounding. You can remove dust, clean up creases and bring out details that you couldn’t see in the originals. This week learn about a popular program that will bring new life to old images or just enhance your new digital creations: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Soap is one of these things that no one should be without. Have you ever wondered how it was invented? Would you like to make your own bars? Our Web Tour takes you to sites that will tell you everything you’ve every wanted to know about this indispensable cleanser: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

One of the first things I acquire before hitting the road is a map. Like most men, I hate asking directions, so maps are a must. But even if I’m not going anywhere, I enjoy studying maps. The National Geographic website [http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/] is a treasure trove for map lovers: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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

1. Adopt a pet: http://www.1888pets911.org/

2. Search the night sky: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/stars/chart/index.html

3. Play with famous faces: http://www.galttech.com/rubberfaces.shtml

4. Take a kids' tour of Mexico: http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html

5. Test your memory: http://www.allthetests.com/tests/flipmatch/puzzle.shtml

6. Answer your etiquette questions: http://www.courtesyflush.com/

7. Start a fitness program: http://www.workout.com/

8. Play the game of Bubble Bees: http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/games/bubble.htm

9. Learn the secrets of Indian cooking: http://asiarecipe.com/india.html

10. See Mt. Etna erupting: http://www.camcentral.com/cgi-bin/camchooser.asp?fr=index&ta=view&id=7703

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Tue Aug 21, 2001 6:01 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of August 19, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 31 -- Week of August 19, 2001

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Why is a PC similar to a sports car? Every so often they both need a tune up to run at peak performance. The good news is that you don’t have to be a trained mechanic to tinker with your PC. You may not even have to look under the hood. If your computer has been acting sluggish lately, find out how to give it a boost: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

Many research organizations now use the Web to query consumers about all sorts of things, ranging from political opinions to new products. By participating in an online panel you can earn money and win prizes. Discover the best sites this week at our Online Surveys Web Tour: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Last week was my mother’s birthday. As part of her present, I gave her a time capsule of events related to the date of her birth—newspaper headlines, popular songs and movies, and celebrity birthdays (she and Madonna were born on the same day). It was a great success. To create your own custom time capsule, visit our CoolTool site, dMarie Time Capsule (http://www.dmarie.com/timecap/step1.asp): http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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

1. Consult the I-Ching: http://www.iching.com/

2. Visit Virtual Jamestown: http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vcdh/jamestown/

3. Convert your text to speech: http://www.research.att.com/~mjm/cgi-bin/ttsdemo

4. Take the movie quote quiz: http://www.uselessknowledge.com/uselessknowledgecgi/quiz/quiz.cgi?quiz=Movie_Quotes

5. Hear rare Dylan concert recordings: http://bobdylan.com/performances/

6. See the PacBell Park webcam: http://eye.hooked.net/WebCam/

7. Discover how hypnosis works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/hypnosis.htm

8. Find America's safest and most dangerous cities: http://www.morganquitno.com/cit01pop.htm

9. Follow Marco Polo's travels through China: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0106/feature2/index.html

10. Listen to great speeches by John F. Kennedy: http://database.library.northwestern.edu/hpol/master.asp?t=browse&s=speaker&id=5

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From: "Michael Lerner" <mlerner@...>
Date: Mon Aug 13, 2001 4:00 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of August 12, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 30 -- Week of August 12, 2001

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Almost half of Learn the Net visitors say that they’ve received a computer virus. The mostly likely way of contracting these digital demons is by opening e-mail attachments. But infection isn’t limited to computer novices. Even experienced computer users can fall prey to these destructive programs. That’s what happened to our PC pro, Larry Magid: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

With the economy in a slump, many people are opting to remodel their homes, rather than move. Whether you are contemplating a major remodeling project or just a few modest improvements, the Web is a wonderful starting point. Online tutorials and tools can help you complete the work on time and on budget: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

You’ve probably heard the expression, "As the crow flies," meaning the shortest distance between two points. Our CoolTool site this week, the Surface Distance Calculator [http://www.vsv.slu.se/johnb/java/lat-long.htm], finds the distance between two cities on the globe and displays their coordinates. How far is Miami from Singapore? Here’s where you can find out: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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

1. Sing along with your favorite songs: http://www.bored.com/karaoke/pop.htm

2. Design your own shoes: http://www.customatix.com/

3. Go fly a kite: http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/make.html

4. Plant your first garden: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/firstgarden/index.html

5. Play with mechanical sculptures: http://www.cabaret.co.uk/

6. Dive into a bowl of cereal: http://www.emptybowl.com/

7. Ride the rails like a hobo: http://www.angelfire.com/folk/HoboBoxcar/gallery.html

8. Hop around with Peter Rabbit: http://www.peterrabbit.co.uk/templates/langchoice/lang_choice.cfm?CFID=81490&CFTOKEN=82450179

9. Soar to new heights with the world's tallest buildings: http://www.skyscraper.org/tallest/tallest.htm

10. Visit America's National Portrait Gallery: http://www.npg.si.edu/

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Date: Mon Aug 6, 2001 8:26 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of August 5, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 29 -- Week of August 5, 2001

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According to our mini-poll, over half of Learn the Net readers have a broadband Internet connection, such as DSL and cable modem. While having a high-speed, always on connection certainly makes the Net more useful, it exposes you to some dangers, particularly from hackers. Not to worry--it’s easy to prevent prying eyes from rifling through your hard drive. Learn how this week: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

I’ve never been a smoker, but many of my friends have been (and some still are). I’ve seen how difficult it’s been for them to quit (and how much they appreciate some friendly support). There’s no "right" method for everyone; quitting requires trial and error. If at first you don’t succeed… Our Web Tour surveys various approaches to help you discover the one that works: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

Until recently, we earthbound folks could only view other heavenly bodies from our own vantage point. Now, thanks to NASA’s solar system simulator [http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/], you can see what planets and moons look like from other perspectives. If you’ve ever wondered what Saturn looks like from one of Jupiter’s moons, now is your chance to find out: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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

1. Peer inside plant and animal cells: http://www.cellsalive.com/

2. Explore the Beatles' hit tunes: http://www.thebeatles.com/

3. Listen to the noises of New York: http://www.noiseways.org/

4. Hear the song of whales: http://www.jasonproject.org/expeditions/whales2001/

5. Build your own Jaguar: http://www2.buildyourjaguar.com/

6. Send someone a kitsch postcard: http://www.kitschpostcards.com/

7. Play Pong, the world's first video game: http://www.pong-story.com/

8. Test your knowledge of hernias: http://www.herniainfo.com/quiz.htm

9. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Brownie camera: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/brownieCam/brownieCam.shtml

10. Discover a new way to tell time:

http://newearthtime.net/

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Date: Mon Jul 30, 2001 6:50 pm
Subject: Learn the Net News--Week of July 29, 2001

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Vol. 3, No. 28 -- Week of July 29, 2001

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It’s hard to avoid the bad economic news. But declining stock prices and massive layoffs shouldn’t deter you from taking a trip. This week’s Web Tour, "Traveling on the Cheap," reveals the secrets of circling the globe for next-to-nothing: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm

A PC is a work-in-progress, constantly evolving with the addition of new hardware and software. While the intent is to improve performance and functionality, sometimes just the opposite occurs--your computer starts acting weird. What to do? Take a step backward says our tech guru: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htm

How often do you encounter a perplexing acronym? Whether it’s ABC (Advanced Bar Code) or ZRE (Zero Rate Error), Acronym Finder [www.acronymfinder.com] serves up the term from its 200,000+ database: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/cooltool.htm

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Today’s Poll Results:

*46% of readers say they have received a computer virus

It doesn’t surprise me that almost half of Learn the Net readers have received a virus. In the last week alone, I’ve received over 1,000 infected e-mails, caused by the Sircam worm. This insidious program burrows into your e-mail address book, grabs a file from your hard drive, then infects it and sends itself to every address.

If you receive a message like the following, even if you recognize the address of the sender, DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT.

Hi! How are you?

I send you this file in order to have your advice

See you later. Thanks

Some of the messages are in Spanish:

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