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		<title>What you need to know about toll free calls part 2</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part 2What you need to know about toll free callsSaving money with a toll free number can apply to other situations. From reading part 1, "What you need to know about toll free calls" a toll free number saves money, and time. Are you a truck driver, a ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Part 2What you need to know about toll free callsSaving money with a toll free number can apply to other situations. From reading part 1, "What you need to know about toll free calls" a toll free number saves money, and time. Are you a truck driver, a business person traveling in the US, going on vacation, a person that lives alone and wants your children to call or an RV'er? Let's look at each one:Truck Driver ? You're on the road 10, 20, or more days a month, trying to make a living. Your children are growing up and your not there to help them with their problems. Your wife misses you and wishes you would call home, but the cost to call is prohibitive. </P><P>What to do? Well you are in a truck stop, the phone is there to call toll free to find out where your next load is. So why not set up a toll free number to your home? No pin numbers to keep track of, no collect calls to pay when you get home and at just 3.49 cents a minute you can call as many times and as long as you want without building up a large phone bill.Business Person ? You're on the road either to meet with clients, sell your products, or to service the products you or your company sold. Unless you are a millionaire collect calls, phone calling cards, prepaid calling cards and dial around just cost to much. With a toll free number that rings to your home phone, you can now call home anytime. NOTE: your hotel may charge you for a toll free call. </P><P>Find out first, if so how much? If over 35 cents you can call from a payphone with a 35 cent connection fee.Vacations ? Heading for the beach, mountains, and / or your favorite lake? Where ever you go your toll free number can keep you in touch with your family back home. Change your toll free number to ring to your son's, daughter's or other family's phone number. Now you can call them for just 3.49 cents a minute, by calling your toll free number. Living alone ? Waiting by the phone, wanting your children or grandchildren to call? You know they don't have the money to call you. Solution: By getting a toll free number you can call, tell them your number for them to call. </P><P>Now they have no excuse not to call you.RV'er ? You're on the road, enjoying your new found freedom. You've set your mail to go to your son's or daughter's home. Do you have a home base? If so you and you have a phone there you can set up a toll free number to ring to your son's, or daughter's phone. If not then have your son or daughter set up a toll free number. It's a cheap and easy way to keep in touch. </P><P>(If you have a computer with you I have another solution for you. See "On the road with your laptop")Copyright ? 2003 By  and http://comm2001.com all rights reserved. You may share this article with others, provided it is dome completely, without any modifications.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SAE Institute First U.K Education Provider to Install SSL AWS 900 and Mackie dXb Consoles</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solid State Logic's AWS 900 is a revolutionary combination of a compact world-class analogue mixing console and a comprehensive DAW controller. Based on SSL's flagship XL 9000 K Series console, the AWS 900 provides everything needed to record, edit and ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Solid State Logic's AWS 900 is a revolutionary combination of a compact world-class analogue mixing console and a comprehensive DAW controller. Based on SSL's flagship XL 9000 K Series console, the AWS 900 provides everything needed to record, edit and mix professional projects.  The SSL AWS 900 has been installed at the London campus with a Pro Tools HD system and will be used by students for their music productions.  The new dXb is Mackie's newest professional digital production console with selectable operation up to 192kHz, dual touch-screens plus mouse control, Firewire I/O option for streaming audio to/from desktop or laptop Mac and PC computers, Mackie Control Universal Layer with built-in control for Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, and many other features that fit the exact needs for sound engineers now, and in the future.  These upgrades are a part of several worldwide SAE upgrades which include purchases of 10 SSL AWS 900s, 10 Digidesign ICONs, and 15 Mackie dXbs. </P><P> These new additions to SAE London can be seen in person at SAE's next Open Day which is scheduled for Sunday 5th June from 12-5pm.  Visitors of the Open Day can have a guided tour of SAE's facilities at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.  The Open Day will also give the public the chance to learn about the many courses SAE offers in Audio Engineering, Creative Media and Digital Film.  For more information about SAE please visit <a href="http://www.saeuk.com" target="_blank">http://www.saeuk.com</a>About SAE:SAE Institute was founded in 1976 as the first audio school. Since it has grown to a network of over 43 colleges in 22 countries offering courses in Audio Engineering, Multimedia Production and Digital Film. </P><P>With 28 years of teaching experience students are taught the skills necessary for successful work in the audio and multimedia industry. The concept of SAE is practical hands-on training combined with a solid theory knowledge. SAE Institute's headquarters are located in Byron Bay, Australia and headed by Dr. Tom Misner.  For more information about SAE Institute please visit <a href="http://www.sae.edu" target="_blank">http://www.sae.edu</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Keyspan Ships Unique PC-to-PC Transfer Solution</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keyspan, America's #1 brand of USB connectivity products*, is now shipping its USB Parallel Transfer Cable. The cable and software provide a complete solution for connecting an older PC (with no USB port) to a new PC (with USB port) in order to transfer ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Keyspan, America's #1 brand of USB connectivity products*, is now shipping its USB Parallel Transfer Cable. The cable and software provide a complete solution for connecting an older PC (with no USB port) to a new PC (with USB port) in order to transfer files or to synchronize a desktop PC with a laptop PC.The Keyspan USB Parallel Transfer Cable has an MSRP of $29 and is available to resellers at Ingram Micro, D&H, and Wynit; and to consumers at, CDW, PC Connection and other leading computer products resellers.While many older PCs do not support USB, many new PCs, including more and more laptops, have dropped serial and parallel ports. Keyspan has developed a cable that connects the parallel port of the old PC to the USB port of the newer PC. The cable enables file transfer and synchronization in instances where USB-USB, Ethernet-Ethernet, or Parallel-Parallel connectivity is not possible. The Keyspan USB Parallel Transfer Cable lets users:- Display content of connected PCs with dual file tree- Copy, move, and delete files, groups of files, or whole directories- Use conditional replacement modes for file synchronization- Transfer rates from 4 MB- to 10 MB per minute with data compression- Copy files with 32-bit CRC integrity verification- Supports all 32-bit versions of Windows"Now PC users have a simple and reliable way to connect their older Win95 desktops with the new generation of PCs," said Mike Ridenhour, president of Keyspan. </P><P>"The Keyspan USB Parallel Transfer Cable is unique solution for file transfer, synchronization, and PC migration."About KeyspanKeyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the PC and Macintosh to other items found in the home, school and office. Keyspan products are available to resellers via Ingram and to consumers through leading catalogs and online resellers.Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131 or via e-mail at info@keyspan. The Keyspan website is located at <a href="http://www.keyspan.com" target="_blank">http://www.keyspan.com</a>Contacts:Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510-222-0131 x102; e-mail protected from spam botsBill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-215-8463; e-mail protected from spam bots* NPD Distributor Hardware Accessory Report shows that Keyspan is the top selling brand of USB connectivity products for the last three years. Keyspan's cards, hubs, and adapters offer reliable connectivity solutions for the home, school, and office.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How To Breeze Through The Security Checkpoint At Airports</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Permission is freely granted to use this article so long as our resource box remains at the end of this article with all links live.Air travel is such a common method of transportation today, we sometimes forget the practical tips to help us enjoy a flight. ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Permission is freely granted to use this article so long as our resource box remains at the end of this article with all links live.Air travel is such a common method of transportation today, we sometimes forget the practical tips to help us enjoy a flight. The following tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.What to do before you arrive at the airport.1. Do not pack or bring prohibited Items to the airport. Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons - the so-called "dual use" items. You may not bring these items to security checkpoints without authorization.2. </P><P>Place valuables such as jewelry, cash and laptop computers in carry-on baggage only. Tape your business card to the bottom of your laptop. 3. Avoid wearing clothing, jewelry and accessories that contain metal. Metal items may set off the alarm on the metal detector. </P><P>4. Avoid wearing shoes that contain metal or have thick soles or heels. Many types of footwear will require additional screening even if the metal detector does not alarm. 5. Put all undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on baggage. </P><P>Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film. 6. Declare firearms & ammunition to your airline and place them in your checked baggage. 7. If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA-recognized lock. </P><P>8. Do not bring lighters or prohibited matches to the airport. 9. Do not pack wrapped gifts and do not bring wrapped gifts to the checkpoint. Wrap on arrival or ship your gifts prior to your departure. </P><P>TSA may have to unwrap packages for security reasons. At the Airport Keep in mind that every adult traveler 18 years and older will need to keep available his/her airline boarding pass and government-issued photo ID until exiting the security checkpoint. Because of the differences in airport configurations at many airports, you may be required to display these documents more than once. Place the following items IN your carry-on baggage or in a plastic bag prior to entering the screening checkpoint: ?Mobile phones ?Keys ?Loose change ?Money clips ?PDA's (personal data assistants) ?Large amounts of jewelry ?Metal hair decorations ?Large belt buckles Take your laptop and video cameras with cassettes OUT of their cases and place them in a bin which will be provided at the checkpoint. Take OFF all outer coats, suit coats, jackets and blazers. </P><P>By following the suggested tips, you will breeze through the security checkpoint, which will help you to enjoy your flight.Copyright 2005. GetCheapAirlineTickets.com All Rights Reserved.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EthoStream Joins Intels Wireless Verification Program</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[EthoStream announced today that its wireless high-speed internet system has completed Intel? Centrino? mobile technology compatibility testing through the Intel? Wireless Verification Program (WVP). Business and leisure travelers alike can now access ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>EthoStream announced today that its wireless high-speed internet system has completed Intel? Centrino? mobile technology compatibility testing through the Intel? Wireless Verification Program (WVP). Business and leisure travelers alike can now access the internet via their wireless Intel Centrino mobile technology-based laptop computers at any of EthoStream's Hospitality Network locations or EZone Network hotspots throughout the United States."As a participant in Intel's wireless verification program, EthoStream has tested its Wi-Fi service for compatibility with common configurations of notebook PCs based on Intel Centrino mobile technology, Intel's premier technology for wireless mobile computing," said Karen Regis, director of marketing programs for Intel's Mobile Platforms Group."EthoStream has recognized that Intel is a champion of Wi-Fi technology, and we are proud to have completed Intel's wireless verification program, said Jason Tienor, president of EthoStream. "We look forward to providing our users with a high level of service as we advance the usage of Wi-Fi technology for business and leisure travelers."About EthoStreamEthoStream has emerged as one of the leading providers of HSIA within the hospitality industry. Providing unparalleled support based in the US and solutions such as the Remote Management Console (RMC) v2.0 and EthoStream Gateway Server (EGS), EthoStream has given its customers more value for their HSIA investment. In addition to being named a preferred vendor for brands such as Choice Hotels International, Baymont Hotels and Grandstay Suites, EthoStream partners closely with each customer to ensure the absolute best level of service possible. </P><P>EthoStream specializes in integrated solutions allowing remote management and support for its customers. Providing web-based tools and reporting for users to track its effectiveness, EthoStream has developed the complete solution. More information regarding EthoStream's products and services may be found at <a href="http://www.ethostream.com" target="_blank">http://www.ethostream.com</a> or by calling 414-223-0473.Note: Intel and Intel Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why WAP isn&#039;t - as bad as people say</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's unlucky that the acronym for Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) has such an unfortunate rhyme! Even more unlucky for WAP, it burst onto the mobile communication scene with lavish promises from the Mobile Operators (you know who you are) of 'The ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>It's unlucky that the acronym for Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) has such an unfortunate rhyme! Even more unlucky for WAP, it burst onto the mobile communication scene with lavish promises from the Mobile Operators (you know who you are) of 'The Internet on your Mobile' and 'Take the Internet with you'.That really was a load of WAP. So, a few years on we can ask, like Frankie Goes to Hollywood, 'WAP, what is it good for'?More than you might think, given the current deafening silence from those same Mobile Operators. The rise (and rise) of SMS is instructive. This has gone from nowhere to everywhere with practically no promotion from the networks. Type SMS into Google and you get 52 million hits! In China in 2003, 220 Billion SMS messages were sent. </P><P>During 2003 in the UK alone, 30 Billion were sent, which equates to 500 for every man, woman and child in the entire country! What is going on here?Well SMS is cheap, not cheap enough perhaps but, up until a couple of years ago, much cheaper than calling. So it was a viable alternative to making a mobile phone call, everyone could send and receive them, and it didn't matter what handset you used or what network you were on (or even which country you were in). Much the same is true of WAP. Most handsets sold this century in GSM markets are compatible. Costs, especially using GPRS, are very low, as long as the information is optimised for the handset. </P><P>Actually, it costs less to read your email with GPRS than to send an SMS. How times change!And people are using it, too. In the UK in December 2003, the number of WAP pages viewed was over 1 billion for the first time. The Mobile Data Association (MDA) forecasts 13 billion for 2004 as a whole, up from 9.2 billion in 2003 (against an original MDA forecast for 2003 of 8 billion).All this is in the face of complete indifference, if not outright hostility, from the networks. The problem for them is that, as mentioned, WAP is cheap. </P><P>You can get all the mobile email you need via WAP to your handset for around one tenth of the cost of a RIM Blackberry data subscription. And please don't ask how much the running costs are of a laptop mobile data card! A while ago, one of my colleagues used more data in a month than the cost of the mobile data card itself. Since then the networks have introduced more reasonable price bands, but he now gets all the email he needs on his cellular phone via WAP for one hundredth the amount spent during those expensive 30 days. And he doesn't need to carry a laptop around with him, wait for it boot, wait again for it to download the mail, and balance it on one hand whilst holding his coffee with the other and his mobile phone in a third! One of our customers for our mobile email software reads his mail whilst shaving in the morning. He can find out what has been happening overnight without having to get his computer out, dial in and log on. </P><P>Another browses whilst tending to his cows, miles from mains electricity. Yet another admits he reads his mail in board meetings. So far luckily no-one has noticed his mobile sitting on the desk in front of him.And there is for WAP, most likely, no new device to buy, either. Nothing additional to weigh down your pockets or to find room for in your briefcase. And it isn't just good for email. </P><P>You can also look up train timetables, get news & sports results, find medical information, find a restaurant and see what's on the TV tonight.And you can do all this, with the one electronic device that most people have with them all of the time - their mobile phone. So - no new expensive devices are required, no high monthly charges are incurred and there is no waiting. No wonder the Mobile Operators aren't impressed!. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>enKoo Teams with Marketlink Technologies to Expand Market Penetration of its Award Winning SSL VPN Secure Remote Access Solution</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the company's continuous commitment to deliver secure remote access solutions designed for small to medium sized businesses (SMB), enKoo has teamed up with Marketlink Technologies, a premier outsourced sales and marketing organization, to expand it's ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>In the company's continuous commitment to deliver secure remote access solutions designed for small to medium sized businesses (SMB), enKoo has teamed up with Marketlink Technologies, a premier outsourced sales and marketing organization, to expand it's channel and sales efforts.  Marketlink will help procure and manage solution partners in the U.S. to offer enKoo's award-winning SSL VPN appliances.   "enKoo's SSL VPN solution is a perfect match for our solution portfolio," said Stan Schreyer, CEO of Marketlink Technologies.  "enKoo's innovative solution meets the simple, secure and affordable benefits that SMBs need today. </P><P> Additionally, enKoo has all the ingredients for success--an award winning product, solid channel strategy and seasoned management.  We are pleased to be working with them to deliver their secure remote access solution to market.""We have built a comprehensive channel program for solution providers catering to SMBs," said Scott Seaton, senior vice president of worldwide sales for enKoo.  "enKoo has more than 100 partners in the U.S., specializing in the SMB market and approximately 500 customers to date.  Partnering with Marketlink will greatly extend our reach and accelerate our ability to penetrate the market."Web-Based Secure Remote Access for SMEsenKoo provides SMBs with a single solution for their employees and business partners remote access needs.  Using a standard web browser on any PC or laptop, enKoo users can access files, email and all types of applications (desktop, client/server and web-based) on their PC and company servers from anywhere. </P><P> Designed to improve business efficiency, enKoo's clientless SSL VPN solution is built from the ground up for SMBs, making it easy for IT professionals to quickly, securely and affordably deploy and manage a remote access solution.  Since its debut in May of 2004, enKoo has gained tremendous recognition for its remote access solutions, including: ?Stratecast Partners named enKoo top vendor of choice in their recent SME Remote Access  Solutions Sector Assessment report.???? ?Virtual Office News Magazine named enKoo the security product of the year for 2004.?enKoo-3000 secure remote access solution is the winner of IT Week's Editor's Choice Award.About Marketlink Technologies Marketlink is the premier outsourced sales and marketing organization for the computer channel. The company links computer industry manufacturers with the appropriate marketing channels to enable companies to get products out to customers quickly and efficiently.  Marketlink is a national channel development organization, with more than 25 technical sales professionals building sales channels for computer technology manufacturers.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.marketlinktech.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.marketlinktech.com</a>. </P><P>About enKooenKoo simplifies secure remote access solutions for today's small to medium size businesses.  Unlike traditional remote access products, enKoo was architected for the corporate environment to support both desktop and laptop users.  enKoo's solution eliminates the need for individual PC and network configuration, extensive training and costly deployment.  Now, for the first time IT professionals have a centralized management tool to monitor remote activity and prevent network vulnerabilities.???Deploying enKoo's client-less remote access appliance, IT professionals can quickly and securely provide employees and third parties global access from any web browser to email, applications and files located on their PC or corporate server.  The product's easy-to-use web interface allows end-users to Beam to their office computer remotely, gain full access to their business-critical data and as a result increase productivity. </P><P> enKoo is located in the Silicon Valley and offers its products through solutions providers.  To become an enKoo partner go to <a href="http://enkoo.com/partners.htm" target="_blank">http://enkoo.com/partners.htm</a>.   For more information on enKoo and its products go to <a href="http://www.enkoo.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.enkoo.com</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok, for those of you still waiting, the Internet won't go away.  Hang up the hopes that it represents a passing fad sharing the fate of the Beanie or the Pet Rock.  With legitimate high-tech stocks finally in the market, regular people doing "real" business ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Ok, for those of you still waiting, the Internet won't go away.  Hang up the hopes that it represents a passing fad sharing the fate of the Beanie or the Pet Rock.  With legitimate high-tech stocks finally in the market, regular people doing "real" business online, and consumer acceptance to the point of purchasing movie tickets and homeowners insurance over the Internet, the Web is here to stay. However, many people still get that glassy-eyed, far away dreamer look on their faces when they think of the riches awaiting them on just the other side of their own dot-com. Well, whether your business represents a laptop on a TV tray in the basement, or a mega-corporation with offices all over the world, my last 7 years in the Wild West online has revealed a few "truths" which should last from here until the end of computers. </P><P>** There is no get-rich-quick!  ** I guess it's in man's nature to desire instant wealth.  Since the dawn of history, people threw common sense to the wind and went off in search of "buried treasure." Unfortunately, instead of discovering riches, most just ended up buried under a load of debt, misery and despair themselves.  In the late 1990's we saw the modern day equivalent of a gold rush with high-tech stocks, dot-com companies, and investors who threw common sense to the wind.  Well, we all know the result. ** The "Secret" to online business success! ** Would you like to know the real secret to making money online that will govern the Internet for all eternity?  Here you go: Spend less than you make. </P><P> That's right! Simple math creates millionaires on the Internet!  Regardless of the market, size of your enterprise, or the nature of the product or service you sell, the people who make money online spend less than they make in revenue.  The companies that make money are the ones who let someone with basic math skills run the advertising department! ** People don't buy refrigerators online! ** That's right, most people don't buy refrigerators online, but to look at the way some companies operate, you'd swear they did.  Here's how people use the Web to buy a refrigerator (or any other major purchase): they go online, research different models and prices, look for a local store, go to the store, and buy one.  Companies that use the web to make money (instead of wasting it by the bucket-load) understand the difference between closing the sale online and providing information that leads to making the sale at a physical location. ** The quick and the dead! **  People who buy online have little or no patience. </P><P> They go online to get information NOW, or to place an order NOW, or to get their questions answered NOW!  The online world is a "right NOW" world, where wait times get measured in seconds and people get mighty testy if their needs don't get met immediately.  Speed, not size, determines the victor in e-commerce because the businesses that meet people's immediate expectations as quickly as possible (if not faster) ultimately win.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHOTSPOT Turnkey Internet Cafe Solutions brings WiFi to Sherway Gardens Mall in Toronto, Canada.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHOTSPOT an upstart WiFi Hotspot Management Service, today announced it has completed installation and activation of wireless internet access at Sherway Gardens Mall in Toronto Canada. The service was primarily established to service visiting clients ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>WHOTSPOT an upstart WiFi Hotspot Management Service, today announced it has completed installation and activation of wireless internet access at Sherway Gardens Mall in Toronto Canada. The service was primarily established to service visiting clients who must remain connected to their offices while shopping, eating and meeting. A secondary benefit is provided to the Mall's retailers, who now have access to the low-cost high speed internet service provided by WHOTSPOT.People of all ages and backgrounds will come to enjoy the unique, upscale, educational, and innovative environment that a WiFi Internet Cafe provides. WHOTSPOT takes the complexity out of this technology buy providing complete turnkey WiFi managed solutions, at rock bottom prices.For Example: WHOTSPOT can provide a Business Class WiFi Router preconfigured to connect to our backend servers + 100 Table Brochures + 100 How To Connect instructional brochures; Support roaming Laptop and PDA users; Add your own PC's or Kiosks later; Accept credit card payments online or sell prepaid SurfCards for cash to your clients; Everything you need to get started for only $500.Internet Gaming is a fast growing business. Similar to an Internet Cafe, the focus is primarily on providing a top notch gaming platform for multi-player games and tournaments. </P><P>Kids of all ages love to play games and you can reach this enormous market with WHOTSPOT.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.whotspot.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.whotspot.com</a>.WHOTSPOT is a registered trademark of 3940748 Canada Inc.About WHOTSPOTWhotspot provides "One-Stop" products and services for public internet access. We take care of the end-to-end process of creating, maintaining and profiting from an "Internet Cafe Hotspot". Starting with our WiFi Gateway, you can support all WiFi-enabled Laptop and PDA users. Later, you can add our Whotspot Xpress Table,  Counter, Wall or Floor Kiosk models, Whotspot Inside software other WiFi solutions to expand your offering. CONTACT INFORMATION:Terry FagenWHOTSPOT800-705-6269<a href="http://www.whotspot.com" target="_blank">http://www.whotspot.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Keeping Your Writing Simple</title>
		<link>http://www.ilaptopworld.com/Keeping-Your-Writing-Simple/Info/64488</link>
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		<category>Keeping+Your+Writing+Simple</category>
		<category>Simple</category>
		<category>Keeping</category>
		<category>Writing</category>
		<category>Laptop</category>
		<guid>http://www.ilaptopworld.com/Keeping-Your-Writing-Simple/Info/64488</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[he good folks who buy your how-to manual do not want to read anything complicated or hard to comprehend. They bought your manual to help them solve a specific problem, quickly, easily, and efficiently. You've heard the acronym "KISS" ? "Keep It Simple, ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>he good folks who buy your how-to manual do not want to read anything complicated or hard to comprehend. They bought your manual to help them solve a specific problem, quickly, easily, and efficiently. You've heard the acronym "KISS" ? "Keep It Simple, Sport!" Obey this admonition and you can't go wrong. This isn't Hemmingway we're writing here, folks. Just the facts. </P><P>Write what's in your head, then fine tune it, but don't over-write! We're trying to clear the fog here, not contribute to it.Fortunately for users of word processing programs, there are a number of tools to help us in our quest for simplicity and clarity.In Microsoft Word, for example, under the Tools menu item, there's a selection for "Word Count". Clicking on this option will display (logically enough) the number of words in our whole document plus some other information about the document. More importantly, when you run the Spelling and Grammar checker from the Tools Menu, at the end you will get a display of the number of sentences per paragraph, along with other statistics, two of which we'll focus on next.When Word finishes checking spelling and grammar, it can display information about the reading level of the document, including the following readability scores. Each readability score bases its rating on the average number of syllables per word and words per sentence.The Flesch Reading Ease score rates text on a 100-point scale; the higher the score, the easier it is to understand the document. For our how-to manual, aim for a score of approximately 60 to 70.The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score rates text on a U.S. </P><P>grade-school level. For example, a score of 8.0 means that an eighth grader can understand the document. For most standard documents, aim for a score of approximately 7.0 to 8.0.I've mentioned word processing programs several times in reference to writing your how-to manual. You are certainly not required to use a computer or a word processing program to write your how-to manual. I know of several writers who prefer to write (at least the first draft) with a pencil and legal pad. </P><P>An advantage of the handwritten draft method is that you can carry it with you conveniently practically wherever you go. And it's available and ready to be used quickly, without having to wait for a laptop computer to boot up. I always carry a notepad (or my handheld palm-style computer) to jot down ideas whenever they occur to me. (I just haven't figured out how to take it into the shower with me yet!)And there's one other method I've referred to that I personally like in certain situations: the audiocassette recorder.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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