INews Newsletter - Oct 13, 2000
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Volume 3, Number 11 October 13, 2000
Welcome to another issue of INews, Internet Nebraska's customer
newsletter. This monthly newsletter communicates service bulletins,
announcements and other useful information to our customers. Please let
us know what you think of it. Archives of INews are located at
http://www.inebraska.com/inews
In this issue: Halloween on the 'Net
EFT Promotion
System Upgrades
Gadgetwatch
Mr. Internet
*** Make Surfing a Boo-tiful Experience ***
It's nearly that time of year when witches, goblins, and super-heroes descend
on neighborhoods across Nebraska, and we thought we'd take the time to
offer some Halloween safety suggestions, and to point you in the direction
of some fun and spooky Halloween sites.
Some simple, common sense practices can ensure that Halloween remains safe
and fun for kids of all ages.
Costumes
* Choose bright colors or attach reflective tape
* Avoid sharp objects
* Eliminate ropes, cords, or fabric that can choke
* Make sure masks allow good vision
Trick or Treating
* Adults should accompany younger children, with at least one adult for
each four children
* Older children should go in groups, and stay together
* Cross streets at corners
* No running
* Carry a flashlight
Candy
* Inspect for tampering, allergy, and choking threats
* Limit consumption to avoid sickness
Pumpkins
* Have kids draw designs on pumpkin, let adults do the carving
* Only adults should handle matches and light candles
* Don't leave candles burning unattended
Keep Your Home Safe
* Keep your home safe for visitors by removing objects that children
could trip over.
* Check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
* Sweep wet leaves away from sidewalks and steps.
Here are some fun Halloween sites for all ages to help you get in the
Halloween mood.
* Halloween eCards from Blue Mountain
http://www.bluemountain.com/eng/halloween/index.html
* Halloween Costume Center
http://www.goodwillnj.org/hallowe.htm
* Make your own Jack-O-Lantern
http://www.jack-o-lantern.com/
* Free Screen Savers for the season
http://www.freehalloweenscreensavers.com/
* Origins of Halloween
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Corridor/9316/origins.html
* Fun Recipes for Halloween
http://www.therightside.demon.co.uk/cooking/hween-menu.htm
* Do it yourself projects
http://markbutler.8m.com/monsterlist.htm
*** The Capital Soccer Association - Advertisement ***
Capital Soccer Association specializes in
teaching soccer. However we recognize that
soccer, or any other youth sport is merely
one tool in the development of a young
child. Teamwork and sportsmanship through
knowledge and proficiency of the game are
our main goals.
-- http://www.capitalsoccer.com/
*** Sign up for EFT, Sign up for Free Access ***
Starting with October, Internet Nebraska will be entering everyone who signs
up to via EFT (direct checking account withdrawal) in a monthly drawing for
a free month of Internet access. It's fast, it's easy, it saves you time,
and now you can win!
EFT payments are made by direct withdrawal of funds from your bank account
when subscription renewal time rolls around -- no need to worry about
mailing that check to us! You have _total control_ over whether this is
done, and you are free to discontinue it at any time. The EFT form is
available in the Forms area on our home page. Simply print out
http://www.inebraska.com/sysinfo/eft.html , fill it in and send it to us
with a VOIDed check. We'll get you moved over to the EFT program right
away, and entered to win!
*** System Upgrades ***
We've scheduled a maintenance window for the wee hours of the morning on
Thursday, October 19th, from 12:01AM to 6:00AM. During this window we'll
be doing system maintenance and upgrades, and there may be short periods
where different parts of the IN Network are unavailable. For example, mail
may be inaccessible for 15 minutes at one point, and then ADSL customers
might be unable to access the Internet for another short period during
this window.
Several systems are being modified or upgraded in order to bring you a
more reliable and more secure Internet service.
*** Schaefer's TV & Appliance Center - Advertisement ***
Schaefer's is an independently owned and
operated television, appliance, and home
theater retailer in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Born out of a small corner drugstore four
decades ago, Schaefer's TV & Appliance is a
22,000 square-foot "superstore" today,
specializing in commercial/professional-grade
appliances, whole house sound systems, home
theater and central vacuum systems. The
success of Schaefer's is key to repeat
business. If a customer happens to have a
problem with a product, Schaefer's will bend
over backwards to get it solved. Our service
center is the largest in the city, and has been
voted Lincoln's #1 servicer for 10 years in a
row! A knowledgeable sales staff, express
delivery, easy financing, and our customer
service representatives are just a few of the
ways in which we at Schaefer's distinguish
ourselves from the rest. Stop by our showroom
at 48th and R in Lincoln, or call us at
and see for yourself.
-- http://www.schaeferstv.com/index2.htm
*** High-tech Gadgets Move Mainstream ***
If you're like us, you love cool electronic gadgets. Although some of them
are technical marvels no useful purpose (think of Sony's super-expensive
robotic dog), some of the coolest gadgets are poised to change the way we
work and play.
Although it's been around for a while now, Sony's Glasstron continues to
amaze. This 3.4 ounce LCD display fits over your eyes like a pair of goggles,
and give you a display similar to what you'd experience from a 52" monitor
or TV from 6-1/2 feet away. Earplugs are included for dynamic digital sound.
Now you can experience big screen TV or large screen monitor viewing anywhere.
The price? Well, at $599.95 it's not the cheapest toy on the block, but it's
certainly cheaper than a large TV or monitor. You can read more about these
amazing glasses at
http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/home/glasstronrtm/glasstronrtm/plm-a35_specs.shtml
Another great little gadget is the ECHO Personal Digital Assistant. This
digital device is the size of a credit card and only 1/4" thick! It includes
a touch screen to add or change data, and comes with a telephone directory,
scheduler, calendar, memo pad, and even Outlook for e-mail. You can also
download software from the Internet. More information is available on-line
at http://www.oregonscientific.com/gettingorganized.html .
*** Mr. Internet ***
Q: My friend says that she makes long distance calls free over the Internet.
How can I do this?
A: There are several services and programs that allow you to make long
distance calls free over the Internet. All of them require that you use
a headset on your computer, but the person on the other end can use a
regular telephone. Note that to get the best use out of these services,
you need a high-speed Internet connection, such as Internet Nebraska's
ADSL. The service I use personally is called Dialpad
( http://www.dialpad.com ). Simply open their website with Internet
Explorer or Netscape and sign up. The software installs into your
browser as a plug-in, and is totally free. You can then make free long
distance calls across the country. The sound quality isn't quite as
good as a regular telephone call, but it's certainly usable, and quite
a money-saver!
Some other software and services are also available. You might want to
check out Net2Phone ( http://www.homepageonline.com/software/Net2Phone/English/net2phone_free_software.htm )
and Phone Free ( http://www.phonefree.com/index.html ).
Mr. Internet is a regular feature of the INews, and he welcomes questions
of any kind. Just mail them to mrinternet@inebraska.com, and he'll answer
one or two each issue. Those he doesn't use will not necessarily be
answered, and you should still use 'manager' and 'accounts' for regular
business.
*** Advertise on Our Home Pages ***
What better way to advertise your business than on a Web page that is seen
tens of thousands of time every month? None, if you're paying as little
as we charge for it!
We are now offering banner advertising that rotates on all our pages
which is priced based on the number of impressions (viewings) per month.
Your banner can reach thousands of Nebraska residents, and this is a
unique way to advertise your Nebraska business to residents in the area.
Prices for banner advertisement can be found at:
http://www.inebraska.com/ad.html
We will also be selling links from our main page. Please contact
manager@inebraska.com, or give us a give us a call at our office,
402-434-8680, and ask how you can reserve banner spots on some of the
hottest URL's in the state. The advertisers in this issue did, and we
recommend them highly.